Prevention and Control of Communicable Disease

What is the primary purpose of vaccination in preventing communicable diseases?

• To increase the risk of infection and transmission

• To weaken the immune system against specific pathogens

• To build immunity against specific pathogens and reduce the risk of infection and transmission.

• To promote the spread of communicable diseases

How long should you wash your hands to effectively remove germs?

• 20 seconds

• 10 seconds

• 30 seconds

• 5 seconds

What is the recommended duration for isolation of individuals with a communicable disease?

• 14 days from symptom onset

• 20 days from symptom onset

• 10 days from symptom onset

• 5 days from symptom onset

Which type of vaccine uses a weakened form of the germ that causes a disease?

• Subunit vaccine

• Inactivated vaccine

• Live-attenuated vaccine

• Toxoid vaccine

Why is it important to cover your mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing?

• To keep your hands clean

• To make others uncomfortable

• To spread germs faster

• To prevent the spread of germs and viruses to others.

What is the most effective way to prevent the spread of germs through handwashing?

• Rinsing hands quickly with cold water

• Using hand sanitizer without washing hands

• Use soap and water, scrubbing all surfaces of the hands for at least 20 seconds.

• Only washing palms of the hands

When should isolation precautions be discontinued for a patient with a communicable disease?

• After the first dose of medication

• When the patient requests it

• When the healthcare provider is available

• When the patient is determined to be no longer infectious

What is the term for the process of separating sick people with a contagious disease from healthy people to stop the spread of the disease?

• segregation

• containment

• isolation

• quarantine

Which age group is particularly vulnerable to communicable diseases and should receive routine vaccinations?

• Children and elderly individuals

• Teenagers and young adults

• Infants and toddlers

• Middle-aged individuals

What is the recommended frequency for handwashing to maintain good hygiene and prevent infections?

• At least 5 seconds each time

• Once a day

• Only after using the restroom

• At least 20 seconds each time