Preventive Measures in Public Health Quiz
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#1
Which of the following is a basic preventive measure against the spread of infectious diseases?
Wearing a mask
Drinking hot water
Using hand sanitizer
Taking vitamin supplements
#2
What is the recommended duration for washing hands thoroughly to maintain hygiene?
10 seconds
20 seconds
30 seconds
40 seconds
#3
What is the role of public health campaigns in promoting preventive measures?
To advertise pharmaceutical products
To raise awareness and educate the public about health risks
To lobby for government funding
To conduct clinical trials
#4
What is the primary objective of community sanitation programs?
To reduce pollution
To improve the aesthetic appeal of neighborhoods
To prevent the spread of diseases
To increase property values
#5
What is the primary goal of environmental health initiatives?
To reduce pollution levels
To improve access to healthcare services
To promote sustainable development
To protect public health by minimizing environmental hazards
#6
Which of the following is NOT an effective method for preventing the spread of airborne diseases?
Wearing masks
Social distancing
Frequent handwashing
Sharing personal items
#7
What is herd immunity?
When a large portion of the population becomes immune to a disease
When a disease only affects a small population
When animals are immunized against diseases
When a person becomes immune to all diseases
#8
Which of the following vaccines is NOT commonly administered to prevent childhood diseases?
MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella)
DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis)
HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b)
#9
What is the primary function of contact tracing in controlling the spread of infectious diseases?
To develop new treatments
To identify and isolate individuals who may have been exposed
To distribute vaccines
To educate the public about preventive measures
#10
Which of the following is NOT an example of a physical preventive measure against the spread of infectious diseases?
Wearing gloves
Isolation and quarantine
Vaccination
Using physical barriers like face shields
#11
Which organization is primarily responsible for coordinating international efforts to control and prevent the spread of diseases?
World Health Organization (WHO)
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
#12
Which of the following is a vector-borne disease?
Influenza
Hepatitis A
Malaria
Tuberculosis
#13
Which of the following is NOT a component of the 'chain of infection' model?
Susceptible host
Reservoir of infection
Modes of transmission
Healthcare provider
#14
What is the significance of the R0 (R-naught) value in epidemiology?
It measures the number of recoveries from a disease
It indicates the reproductive rate of a disease
It represents the number of initial infections in a population
It assesses the severity of a disease
#15
What is the purpose of a public health emergency response plan?
To generate revenue for healthcare institutions
To identify potential epidemics
To coordinate actions and resources during crises
To enforce mandatory vaccinations
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