Health Quiz 1 3rd Qtr

What is the first stage of infection?

• A. Convalescence

• B. Illness

• C. Incubation

• D. Prodromal

What should the sick person do if he/she gets infected?

• A. maintain personal hygiene

• B. staying away from other people

• C. taking the advice of the doctors

• D. all of these

How long is the incubation period for chickenpox?

• A. 1 to 2 days

• B. 1 to 3 days

• C. 12 to 25 days

• D. 2 to 3 weeks

What is the second stage of infection which begins when more specific signs and symptoms appear?

• A. Convalescence

• B. Illness

• C. Incubation

• D. Prodromal

What is the third stage of infection which begins when more specific signs and symptoms appear?

• A. Convalescence

• B. Illness

• C. Incubation

• D. Prodromal

What are the diseases caused by organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites?

• A. allergy

• B. cancer

• C. infectious diseases

• D. non-infectious diseases

How long is the incubation period for mumps?

• A. 1 to 2 days

• B. 1 to 3 days

• C. 12 to 25 days

• D. 2 to 3 weeks

How long is the incubation period for common colds?

• A. 1 to 2 days

• B. 1 to 3 days

• C. 12 to 25 days

• D. 2 to 3 weeks

What can you do to prevent transmission of infectious diseases?

• A. Maintaining good hygiene

• B. Wearing face mask and face shield

• C. Avoiding direct contact with infected people

• D. All of the above

In what stage of infection do acute symptoms of infection start to disappear?

• A. Convalescence

• B. Illness

• C. Incubation

• D. Prodromal