Chapter 17
Communicable Diseases Preventing the Spread of Disease
Making the right choices can decrease your chances of catching and spreading diseases. For each item below, answer
always
,
sometimes
, or
never
. After completing the inventory, click on the
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button to display a printable version of your answers and to find out your score.
1.
I get enough sleep every night.
a always
b sometimes
c never
2.
I follow a sensible eating plan.
a always
b sometimes
c never
3.
I make sure that food is properly stored and cooked.
a always
b sometimes
c never
4.
I do not share drinking glasses or utensils with anyone else.
a always
b sometimes
c never
5.
I wash my hands before eating or handling food.
a always
b sometimes
c never
6.
I avoid tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs.
a always
b sometimes
c never
7.
I keep my vaccinations current against diseases such as polio, tetanus, and measles.
a always
b sometimes
c never
8.
I cover my mouth when I cough or sneeze.
a always
b sometimes
c never
9.
I seek treatment right away if I think I might be ill.
a always
b sometimes
c never
10.
If I am contagious, I stay home until I am better.
a always
b sometimes
c never
11.
I exercise regularly.
a always
b sometimes
c never
12.
I practice abstinence.
a always
b sometimes
c never
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