Preventing Disease and Injury Quiz

Nina has the flu and a high fever. Her immune system is exhibiting the (second, first, third) line of defense. This defense is part of (adaptive, innate, acquired) immunity.

• innate

• third

• adaptive

• first

• second

Tapeworms and lice are examples of (bacteria, fungi, parasites, viruses) that can cause diseases in humans.

• parasites

• bacteria

Fill in the box with one of the following terms: anemia, asthma, arthritis, arteriosclerosis. Sue has a breathing problem. The doctors have diagnosed that the small airways in her lungs have narrowed. Sue is suffering from _______.

• asthma

• arteriosclerosis

Fill in the box with one of these words: control center, effector, sensor, transmitter. Jenny is running for more than an hour on a pleasant sunny morning. Her body is sweating to maintain homeostasis, which is caused by the action of a/an _______.

• transmitter

• effector

Chickenpox is a virus that was common in children, and there are still many cases of the virus each year. Christopher caught chickenpox after spending time with another person that had the virus. The chickenpox represents what link in the chain of transmission in this scenario?

• C. mode of transmission

• B. infectious agent

What is the purpose of the "care" step of first aid?

• to keep the victim from passing out before emergency care arrives

• to avoid having to call for emergency care

• to help the victim survive until emergency care arrives

• to make sure there are no further dangers in the vicinity of the victim

Which is the best treatment for a severe bleeding injury?

• Remove all foreign objects from the area of the wound.

• Apply a sterile bandage with pressure to stop the bleeding.

What kind of wound occurs when the skin scrapes against a hard surface and tiny blood vessels break in the outer layer of the skin?

• abrasion

• avulsion

Which is the best action to take during an earthquake?

• If inside, seek protection from windows and hanging objects.

• If in a car, drive as quickly as possible away from the epicenter of the quake.

Michelle felt an electrical shock when she was ironing her clothes. What might have caused this to happen?

• lack of safety covers on the electrical outlets

• the iron having a faulty cord