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Chapter 12: Noncommunicable Diseases
By Robert Butts
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Question 94
94.
Which method helps eliminate pathogens from the body?
Rest
Vaccine
Dieting
Exercise
Question 95
95.
What should you use if you don't have a tissue to sneeze into?
Floor
Hands
Table
Sleeve
Question 96
96.
What is the recommended time for washing hands properly?
30 seconds
5 seconds
10 seconds
At least 20 seconds
Question 97
97.
Which disease category can be prevented through healthy habits?
Infectious
Chronic
Acute
Noncommunicable
Question 2
2.
Which of the following is a characteristic of communicable diseases?
Can be transmitted to you
Can be treated in plants
Transmitted only by air
Cause by non-living organisms
Question 3
3.
What type of germs cause communicable diseases?
Animals
Plants
Pathogens
Bacteria
Question 4
4.
How do communicable diseases develop after contact?
Exposure to sunlight
Genetic predisposition
Contact with infected sources
Consuming uncooked food
Question 5
5.
Communicable diseases develop after contact with which of the following?
Rainwater
Fresh air
Clean surfaces
Humans, animals, plants, or objects with a disease
Question 6
6.
Where do most bacteria live?
Limited to dry places
Only in cold environments
Almost every place where life can thrive
Exclusively in humans and animals
Question 7
7.
What do viruses depend on for growth?
Air
Sunlight
Water
Other cells' resources
Question 8
8.
Where do fungi predominantly live?
Underground
Damp, warm places
Extreme cold environments
Deserts
Question 9
9.
What are protozoa mostly characterized as?
Inanimate structures
Multi-celled creatures
Plant-like organisms
Single-celled organisms
Question 10
10.
How can pathogens spread through the air?
Droplet spread
Airborne contamination
Direct contact transmission
Food and drinking water
Question 11
11.
Which way of transmission involves insects or animals?
Droplet spread
Airborne contamination
Vectors
Contaminated objects
Question 12
12.
What method of transmission involves physical touch with an infected person?
Food and drinking water
Animals
Direct contact transmission
Airborne contamination
Question 13
13.
How can pathogens spread through contaminated surfaces?
Direct contact transmission
Contaminated objects
Airborne contamination
Vectors
Question 14
14.
What are early signs of Lyme disease?
Muscle cramps, shortness of breath, chest pain, sweating
Rash, fever, headache, fatigue
Itchy eyes, sore throat, tiredness, sneezing
Cough, stomach ache, dizziness, congestion
Question 15
15.
How is Lyme disease transmitted?
Flies
Fleas
Mosquitoes
Ticks
Question 16
16.
What are symptoms of West Nile virus?
Fever, body aches, joint paints, vomiting, rash
Back pain, itchy eyes, sore throat, sweating
Nausea, stomach ache, dizziness, congestion
Runny nose, cough, headache, tiredness
Question 17
17.
What causes West Nile virus disease?
Fungi from spoiled food
Parasites from infected animals
Bacteria from contaminated water
Virus transmitted by mosquitoes
Question 18
18.
Which disease is typically spread through direct contact like kissing?
Influenza (the flu)
Mononucleosis (mono)
Asthma
Pneumonia
Question 19
19.
Which infection is caused by a virus affecting the respiratory system?
Influenza (the flu)
Strep throat
Urinary tract infection (UTI)
Sinusitis
Question 20
20.
How is mononucleosis (mono) usually spread?
Sharing food
Direct contact
Mosquito bites
Breathing air
Question 21
21.
Which virus commonly causes flu-like symptoms?
HIV
Common cold virus
Influenza virus
Zika virus
Question 22
22.
What are the common symptoms of tonsillitis?
Stomach ache, dizziness, itchy skin
Sore throat, fever, painful swallowing
Sneezing, rash, joint pain
Cough, runny nose, headache
Question 23
23.
Which body part does conjunctivitis affect?
Heart
Liver
Eye tissue
Lung
Question 24
24.
How is tonsillitis different from conjunctivitis?
Treatments
Causes
Symptoms
Body parts affected
Question 25
25.
What can cause conjunctivitis?
Allergies
Bacterial or viral infection
Eating spicy food
Excessive screen time
Question 26
26.
Which contagious respiratory disease caused a 2020 pandemic?
Diabetes
Asthma
Malaria
Covid-19
Question 27
27.
What is the name of the coronavirus causing Covid-19?
Common
Known
Novel
Regular
Question 28
28.
When was Covid-19 declared a pandemic?
March 2020
December 2019
January 2020
April 2019
Question 29
29.
What type of disease is Covid-19?
Cardiovascular
Autoimmune
Respiratory
Genetic
Question 30
30.
Why do doctors prescribe antibiotics for bacterial infections?
To reduce inflammation
To boost the immune system
To kill bacteria causing the infection
To treat viruses
Question 31
31.
What is the best treatment method for viral infections?
Antibiotics
Rest, good nutrition, fluids
Surgery
Painkillers
Question 32
32.
Can medications cure the virus itself?
Only for bacterial viruses
No, they treat symptoms
Yes, completely
Sometimes, but not always
Question 33
33.
How do antibiotics work against infections?
They kill bacteria
They prevent future infections
They repair damaged cells
They boost the virus
Question 34
34.
Which factor does not cause noncommunicable diseases?
Spreadable viruses
Lifestyle risk factors
Heredity
Environment
Question 35
35.
What type of diseases can spread from person to person?
Communicable
Noncommunicable
Hereditary
Environmental
Question 36
36.
How do noncommunicable diseases develop in individuals?
Only through lifestyle
Multiple factors
Only through heredity
Only through environment
Question 37
37.
What is a common risk factor for noncommunicable diseases?
Regular exercise
Unhealthy diet
Avoiding smoking
Drinking water
Question 38
38.
What is the term for the recurrence of a disease?
Terminal
Remission
Prognosis
Relapse
Question 39
39.
Which term refers to a time without disease symptoms?
Remission
Relapse
Prognosis
Terminal
Question 40
40.
What is a prediction of disease recovery called?
Remission
Prognosis
Terminal
Relapse
Question 41
41.
Diseases that end in death are known as?
Prognosis
Remission
Terminal
Relapse
Question 42
42.
What is a risk factor for noncommunicable diseases related to genetics?
Physical activity
Heredity and family history
Lifestyle choices
Environment
Question 43
43.
Which lifestyle choice can increase the risk of noncommunicable diseases?
Drinking water
Exercising regularly
Using tobacco
Eating fruits
Question 44
44.
What environmental factor can contribute to noncommunicable diseases?
Sunshine
Pollution
Plants
Fresh air
Question 45
45.
Secondhand smoke is an example of a risk factor from?
Lifestyle choices
Education
Environment
Genetics
Question 46
46.
What is a common result of atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis?
Normal blood flow
Widened blood vessels
Decreased blood flow
Increased blood flow
Question 47
47.
What can decreased blood flow due to plaque buildup cause?
Heart attack or stroke
Muscle cramps
Indigestion
Headache
Question 48
48.
What is the term for thickened and hardened blood vessel walls?
Arrhythmia
Aneurysm
Hypertension
Arteriosclerosis
Question 49
49.
What does plaque buildup in blood vessels lead to?
Obesity
Asthma
Osteoporosis
Atherosclerosis
Question 50
50.
What is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells called?
Infection
Mass
Tumor
Cancer
Question 51
51.
Which is a common type of cancer among others?
Bone
Skin
Stomach
Liver
Question 52
52.
What can improve the success of cancer treatment options?
No treatment
Unknown causes
Early detection
Late detection
Question 53
53.
What is a mass of abnormal cells referred to as?
Tumor
Growth
Cancer
Cyst
Question 54
54.
What is a disease in which airways constrict and fill with mucus?
Obesity
Asthma
Diabetes
Malaria
Question 55
55.
Which condition includes emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and asthma?
Sinusitis
COPD
Arthritis
Eczema
Question 56
56.
What type of allergies are typically associated with pollen?
Skin
Food
Respiratory
Seasonal
Question 57
57.
Which disease is NOT mentioned as a respiratory condition?
Diabetes
Asthma
COPD
Allergies
Question 58
58.
What is the main difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?
Type 1 involves insulin resistance, Type 2 doesn't.
Type 2 is caused by lack of insulin, Type 1 isn't.
Type 2 is an autoimmune disorder, Type 1 is not.
Type 1 is an autoimmune disorder, Type 2 is not.
Both types involve insulin production issues.
Question 59
59.
Why does diabetes mellitus occur?
Glucose is stored in excess amounts.
The pancreas produces too much insulin.
Glucose levels remain stable in the body.
The body can't regulate glucose properly.
Insulin production is excessive.
Question 60
60.
What happens in Type 1 diabetes?
Body responds inappropriately to insulin.
Insulin production exceeds the body's needs.
Glucose is regulated effectively in the body.
Pancreas can't produce insulin.
Insulin is prevented from reaching cells.
Question 61
61.
How does Type 2 diabetes differ from Type 1?
Body can't respond properly to insulin.
Type 2 relates to autoimmune disorders, Type 1 does not.
It involves pancreas inability to produce insulin.
Insulin resistance is not a factor in Type 2.
Type 2 means excess insulin production.
Question 62
62.
Which type of arthritis is an autoimmune disorder?
Rheumatoid arthritis
Fibromyalgia
Osteoarthritis
Sprains
Question 63
63.
What can help reduce pain in arthritis?
Anti-inflammatory medications
Hot compress
Vitamins
Antibiotics
Question 64
64.
What symptom do both types of arthritis cause?
Fever
Cough
Swelling
Headache
Question 65
65.
How can arthritis be managed?
Complete bed rest
Mild physical activity
Avoiding water
Eating fast food
Question 66
66.
Which term is another name for epilepsy?
Seizure disorder
Diabetes
Pneumonia
Migraine
Question 67
67.
What type of seizures does epilepsy include?
Headache
Tonic-clonic
Fever
Nausea
Question 68
68.
Epilepsy is a noncommunicable disease that mainly affects the...
Lungs
Heart
Liver
Brain
Question 69
69.
Epilepsy may be the most common noncommunicable disease of the...
Skin
Bones
Stomach
Brain
Question 70
70.
What are common methods for treating noncommunicable diseases?
Medication
Rest
Physical therapy
Diet
Question 71
71.
Which therapy helps with daily life activities due to diseases?
Speech therapy
Physical therapy
Massage therapy
Occupational therapy
Question 72
72.
Which type of therapy focuses on movement and function?
Nutritional therapy
Physical therapy
Occupational therapy
Behavior therapy
Question 73
73.
What type of therapy may involve exercises and stretches?
Physical therapy
Counseling
Relaxation therapy
Occupational therapy
Question 74
74.
When should you wash your hands to prevent illness?
After handling waste
When hands are clean
Before preparing food
After using the bathroom
Question 75
75.
Which of the following is a good time to wash hands?
After touching clean objects
Randomly throughout the day
Before bedtime
After touching bodily fluids
Question 76
76.
When is handwashing essential for good hygiene practices?
After playing outside
After watching TV
After changing a diaper
Right after waking up
Question 77
77.
In which scenario is it crucial to wash your hands?
Before going to bed
After preparing and eating food
After taking a shower
After washing clothes
Question 78
78.
What should you do if you sneeze or cough without a tissue?
Cough into your upper arm or sleeve
Store the tissue
Cough into your hands
Reuse the tissue
Question 79
79.
What is an important step after sneezing or coughing into hands?
Rub hands together
Touch surfaces around
Use sanitizer immediately
Wash your hands
Question 80
80.
Where should you cover when sneezing to practice respiratory etiquette?
Eyes with a tissue
Mouth and nose with a tissue
Ears with a tissue
Mouth only with tissue
Question 81
81.
What is recommended after using a tissue for coughing or sneezing?
Fold it neatly
Share with others
Do not reuse or store the tissue
Keep in pocket
Question 82
82.
What do food safety practices in food sanitation include?
Eating food directly from packaging
Microwaving food before consumption
Refrigerating and freezing certain foods
Leaving cooked food at room temperature
Question 83
83.
How can pathogens be transmitted according to the guidelines?
Eating food with a fork instead of hands
Contaminated food, water, and surfaces
Drinking hot beverages only
Avoiding fruits and vegetables
Question 84
84.
What is the purpose of cooking meats thoroughly?
Enhance meat flavor
Meet vegetarian preferences
Reduce cooking time
Maintain food safety
Question 85
85.
Why should vegetables and fruits be washed?
To maintain the safety of food
To increase shelf life
For decorative purposes
To remove natural nutrients
Question 86
86.
What is the only proven method to eliminate a communicable disease?
Surgery
Medication
Exercise
Vaccine
Question 87
87.
What is the purpose of a vaccine in relation to pathogens?
Create pathogens
Kill pathogens
Expose to pathogens
Train immune system
Question 88
88.
What does a vaccine contain to help train the immune system?
Dead pathogen
Live pathogen
None of the above
Toxin
Question 89
89.
What is a vaccine known to be in terms of safety and effectiveness?
Ineffective
Safe and effective
Temporary
Dangerous
Question 90
90.
Which lifestyle choice can help prevent noncommunicable diseases?
Maintaining unhealthy weight
Eating processed foods
Regular physical activity
Smoking tobacco
Question 91
91.
How can a person maintain a healthy body weight?
Consuming sugary drinks
Skipping meals
Eating fruits and vegetables
Avoiding physical activity
Question 92
92.
What can help prevent noncommunicable diseases?
Avoiding tobacco smoke
Eating fast food often
Exercising occasionally
Living in polluted areas
Question 93
93.
What should be reduced in a healthy diet?
Vegetables and salads
Fresh fruits
Processed foods
Lean proteins
