Infectious Diseases

How can you differentiate between the common cold and the flu?

• By asking the patient if they have a pet

• By counting the number of windows in the room

• By checking the color of the patient's hair

• By considering the severity of symptoms and how quickly they develop.

Why is handwashing important in preventing the spread of infectious diseases?

• Handwashing only affects personal hygiene, not disease transmission

• Handwashing removes germs and bacteria from hands, reducing the risk of transmission to others.

• Handwashing is time-consuming and unnecessary

• Handwashing spreads germs further

When is flu season typically observed?

• Fall and winter months

• Every other year

• Spring and summer months

• During leap years

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What are some ways to prevent the spread of infectious diseases in a community?

• Ignoring symptoms and going out in public

• Practicing good hygiene, maintaining social distancing, wearing masks, getting vaccinated, and staying home when sick.

• Sharing personal items

• Eating raw meat

What are the common symptoms of the common cold?

• Loss of taste and smell

• Severe chest pain, shortness of breath

• Cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, mild headache, mild body aches

• Fever, chills, body rash

What is the recommended duration for washing hands to effectively remove germs?

• at least 20 seconds

• at least 5 seconds

• 1 minute

• 30 seconds

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

• To spread germs faster

• To make others uncomfortable

• To keep your hands clean

• To prevent the spread of germs and viruses.