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Chapter 12: Noncommunicable Diseases
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Which method helps eliminate pathogens from the body?
Rest
Vaccine
Dieting
Exercise
What should you use if you don't have a tissue to sneeze into?
Floor
Hands
Table
Sleeve
What is the recommended time for washing hands properly?
30 seconds
5 seconds
10 seconds
At least 20 seconds
Which disease category can be prevented through healthy habits?
Infectious
Chronic
Acute
Noncommunicable
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
What type of germs cause communicable diseases?
Animals
Plants
Pathogens
Bacteria
How do communicable diseases develop after contact?
Exposure to sunlight
Genetic predisposition
Contact with infected sources
Consuming uncooked food
Communicable diseases develop after contact with which of the following?
Rainwater
Fresh air
Clean surfaces
Humans, animals, plants, or objects with a disease
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
What do viruses depend on for growth?
Air
Sunlight
Water
Other cells' resources
Where do fungi predominantly live?
Underground
Damp, warm places
Extreme cold environments
Deserts
What are protozoa mostly characterized as?
Inanimate structures
Multi-celled creatures
Plant-like organisms
Single-celled organisms
How can pathogens spread through the air?
Droplet spread
Airborne contamination
Direct contact transmission
Food and drinking water
Which way of transmission involves insects or animals?
Droplet spread
Airborne contamination
Vectors
Contaminated objects
What method of transmission involves physical touch with an infected person?
Food and drinking water
Animals
Direct contact transmission
Airborne contamination
How can pathogens spread through contaminated surfaces?
Direct contact transmission
Contaminated objects
Airborne contamination
Vectors
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
How is Lyme disease transmitted?
Flies
Fleas
Mosquitoes
Ticks
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
What causes West Nile virus disease?
Fungi from spoiled food
Parasites from infected animals
Bacteria from contaminated water
Virus transmitted by mosquitoes
Which disease is typically spread through direct contact like kissing?
Influenza (the flu)
Mononucleosis (mono)
Asthma
Pneumonia
Which infection is caused by a virus affecting the respiratory system?
Influenza (the flu)
Strep throat
Urinary tract infection (UTI)
Sinusitis
How is mononucleosis (mono) usually spread?
Sharing food
Direct contact
Mosquito bites
Breathing air
Which virus commonly causes flu-like symptoms?
HIV
Common cold virus
Influenza virus
Zika virus
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
Which body part does conjunctivitis affect?
Heart
Liver
Eye tissue
Lung
How is tonsillitis different from conjunctivitis?
Treatments
Causes
Symptoms
Body parts affected
What can cause conjunctivitis?
Allergies
Bacterial or viral infection
Eating spicy food
Excessive screen time
Which contagious respiratory disease caused a 2020 pandemic?
Diabetes
Asthma
Malaria
Covid-19
What is the name of the coronavirus causing Covid-19?
Common
Known
Novel
Regular
When was Covid-19 declared a pandemic?
March 2020
December 2019
January 2020
April 2019
What type of disease is Covid-19?
Cardiovascular
Autoimmune
Respiratory
Genetic
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
What is the best treatment method for viral infections?
Antibiotics
Rest, good nutrition, fluids
Surgery
Painkillers
Can medications cure the virus itself?
Only for bacterial viruses
No, they treat symptoms
Yes, completely
Sometimes, but not always
How do antibiotics work against infections?
They kill bacteria
They prevent future infections
They repair damaged cells
They boost the virus
Which factor does not cause noncommunicable diseases?
Spreadable viruses
Lifestyle risk factors
Heredity
Environment
What type of diseases can spread from person to person?
Communicable
Noncommunicable
Hereditary
Environmental
How do noncommunicable diseases develop in individuals?
Only through lifestyle
Multiple factors
Only through heredity
Only through environment
What is a common risk factor for noncommunicable diseases?
Regular exercise
Unhealthy diet
Avoiding smoking
Drinking water
What is the term for the recurrence of a disease?
Terminal
Remission
Prognosis
Relapse
Which term refers to a time without disease symptoms?
Remission
Relapse
Prognosis
Terminal
What is a prediction of disease recovery called?
Remission
Prognosis
Terminal
Relapse
Diseases that end in death are known as?
Prognosis
Remission
Terminal
Relapse
What is a risk factor for noncommunicable diseases related to genetics?
Physical activity
Heredity and family history
Lifestyle choices
Environment
Which lifestyle choice can increase the risk of noncommunicable diseases?
Drinking water
Exercising regularly
Using tobacco
Eating fruits
What environmental factor can contribute to noncommunicable diseases?
Sunshine
Pollution
Plants
Fresh air
Secondhand smoke is an example of a risk factor from?
Lifestyle choices
Education
Environment
Genetics
What is a common result of atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis?
Normal blood flow
Widened blood vessels
Decreased blood flow
Increased blood flow
What can decreased blood flow due to plaque buildup cause?
Heart attack or stroke
Muscle cramps
Indigestion
Headache
What is the term for thickened and hardened blood vessel walls?
Arrhythmia
Aneurysm
Hypertension
Arteriosclerosis
What does plaque buildup in blood vessels lead to?
Obesity
Asthma
Osteoporosis
Atherosclerosis
What is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells called?
Infection
Mass
Tumor
Cancer
Which is a common type of cancer among others?
Bone
Skin
Stomach
Liver
What can improve the success of cancer treatment options?
No treatment
Unknown causes
Early detection
Late detection
What is a mass of abnormal cells referred to as?
Tumor
Growth
Cancer
Cyst
What is a disease in which airways constrict and fill with mucus?
Obesity
Asthma
Diabetes
Malaria
Which condition includes emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and asthma?
Sinusitis
COPD
Arthritis
Eczema
What type of allergies are typically associated with pollen?
Skin
Food
Respiratory
Seasonal
Which disease is NOT mentioned as a respiratory condition?
Diabetes
Asthma
COPD
Allergies
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.
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.
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.
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.
Which type of arthritis is an autoimmune disorder?
Rheumatoid arthritis
Fibromyalgia
Osteoarthritis
Sprains
What can help reduce pain in arthritis?
Anti-inflammatory medications
Hot compress
Vitamins
Antibiotics
What symptom do both types of arthritis cause?
Fever
Cough
Swelling
Headache
How can arthritis be managed?
Complete bed rest
Mild physical activity
Avoiding water
Eating fast food
Which term is another name for epilepsy?
Seizure disorder
Diabetes
Pneumonia
Migraine
What type of seizures does epilepsy include?
Headache
Tonic-clonic
Fever
Nausea
Epilepsy is a noncommunicable disease that mainly affects the...
Lungs
Heart
Liver
Brain
Epilepsy may be the most common noncommunicable disease of the...
Skin
Bones
Stomach
Brain
What are common methods for treating noncommunicable diseases?
Medication
Rest
Physical therapy
Diet
Which therapy helps with daily life activities due to diseases?
Speech therapy
Physical therapy
Massage therapy
Occupational therapy
Which type of therapy focuses on movement and function?
Nutritional therapy
Physical therapy
Occupational therapy
Behavior therapy
What type of therapy may involve exercises and stretches?
Physical therapy
Counseling
Relaxation therapy
Occupational therapy
When should you wash your hands to prevent illness?
After handling waste
When hands are clean
Before preparing food
After using the bathroom
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
When is handwashing essential for good hygiene practices?
After playing outside
After watching TV
After changing a diaper
Right after waking up
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
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
What is an important step after sneezing or coughing into hands?
Rub hands together
Touch surfaces around
Use sanitizer immediately
Wash your hands
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
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
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
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
What is the purpose of cooking meats thoroughly?
Enhance meat flavor
Meet vegetarian preferences
Reduce cooking time
Maintain food safety
Why should vegetables and fruits be washed?
To maintain the safety of food
To increase shelf life
For decorative purposes
To remove natural nutrients
What is the only proven method to eliminate a communicable disease?
Surgery
Medication
Exercise
Vaccine
What is the purpose of a vaccine in relation to pathogens?
Create pathogens
Kill pathogens
Expose to pathogens
Train immune system
What does a vaccine contain to help train the immune system?
Dead pathogen
Live pathogen
None of the above
Toxin
What is a vaccine known to be in terms of safety and effectiveness?
Ineffective
Safe and effective
Temporary
Dangerous
Which lifestyle choice can help prevent noncommunicable diseases?
Maintaining unhealthy weight
Eating processed foods
Regular physical activity
Smoking tobacco
How can a person maintain a healthy body weight?
Consuming sugary drinks
Skipping meals
Eating fruits and vegetables
Avoiding physical activity
What can help prevent noncommunicable diseases?
Avoiding tobacco smoke
Eating fast food often
Exercising occasionally
Living in polluted areas
What should be reduced in a healthy diet?
Vegetables and salads
Fresh fruits
Processed foods
Lean proteins
