Preventing Communicable Diseases Flashcards

Handwashing is an important behavior that can help cut down your chances of becoming sick with a communicable disease.

Physical barriers that help prevent an individual from contracting disease include:

Disease transmission through contaminated food can be reduced by proper cooking techniques and regulations.

How can the spread of disease through contaminated water be limited?

Sanitation is a way that both individuals and communities can help prevent the spread of communicable diseases.

Which of the following is the best action Angela should take to prevent spreading her cold?

If you were a public official and there was a communicable disease outbreak in your community, what three actions could be taken?

Which of the following is a chemical barrier that is able to destroy the walls of certain harmful bacteria?

Which statement correctly describes the inflammatory response process?

Describe three ways that you can use everyday behaviors to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.

Handwashing and Hygiene

Handwashing significantly reduces the risk of contracting communicable diseases.
Regular hand hygiene is essential for preventing illness transmission.

Physical Barriers Against Disease

Natural physical barriers include sweat, tears, skin, and mucous membranes.
These barriers help prevent pathogens from entering the body.

Food Safety Practices

Proper cooking techniques and regulations minimize disease transmission through contaminated food.
Awareness of food safety can aid in reducing outbreaks.

Water Sanitation

Regulating and controlling sewage systems is crucial in limiting disease spread via contaminated water.
Safe water supply management is essential for public health.

Role of Sanitation

Effective sanitation practices on individual and community levels help prevent communicable diseases.
Clean living environments contribute to overall health.

Individual Actions During Illness

Staying home and maintaining distance from others when feeling unwell helps prevent the spread of illness.
Personal responsibility can protect family and community.

Community Response to Outbreaks

Communities can notify residents about outbreaks, provide vaccinations, and ensure healthcare access.
Regulating food and water supply, along with developing treatments, enhances public health preparedness.

Chemical Barriers

Enzymes found in tears serve as a chemical barrier, destroying harmful bacteria.
These biochemical defenses are part of the body's immune response.

Inflammatory Response Process

The inflammatory response includes blood vessel dilation, resulting in swelling.
Phagocytes play a key role by ingesting foreign pathogens during inflammation.

Everyday Preventive Behaviors

Avoid sharing personal items to reduce the risk of disease transmission.
Wash hands frequently, stay home when sick, and limit contact with infected individuals to prevent spread.

This quiz focuses on flashcards related to preventing communicable diseases. It covers important topics such as handwashing, physical barriers to disease, and proper food handling techniques. Test your knowledge on essential health practices to reduce the risk of disease transmission.