Health Inventories
Stopping Communicable Diseases
Read the following checklist of habits that will help you stop the spread of communicable diseases. Select
always
,
sometimes
, or
never
for each statement below. After completing the inventory, click on the
How Did I Rate?
button to display a printable version of your answers and to find out your score.
1.
I cover my mouth and nose with a tissue when I cough or sneeze.
a always
b sometimes
c never
2.
I wash my hands before handling or eating food.
a always
b sometimes
c never
3.
When I am ill, I stay home and avoid close contact with other people.
a always
b sometimes
c never
4.
I eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole-grain breads.
a always
b sometimes
c never
5.
I abstain from sexual activity.
a always
b sometimes
c never
6.
I participate in regular physical activity.
a always
b sometimes
c never
7.
I do not share eating utensils, dishes, glasses, bottles, cans, or food with others.
a always
b sometimes
c never
8.
I keep my hands away from my mouth, nose, and eyes.
a always
b sometimes
c never
9.
I scrub under my fingernails when I wash my hands.
a always
b sometimes
c never
10.
When I take a prescribed medication, I follow the directions and my doctor's orders carefully.
a always
b sometimes
c never
11.
I encourage other people to follow wise health practices.
a always
b sometimes
c never
12.
I bathe or shower daily.
a always
b sometimes
c never
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