FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

The Common Cold Trivia Quiz

Don't you just hate being sick? While I was home from school, I decided to devote a quiz to the common cold. I hope you enjoy this quiz!

A multiple-choice quiz by mzbabymysty. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
mzbabymysty

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
219,596

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
6864

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: chianti59 (9/10), Chloe4770 (9/10), dryvalley51 (10/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. The "common cold" is caused by which of these? Hint

bacterium

protozoan

fungus

virus

NEXT>

Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these is a way a person can catch a cold? Hint

a sudden drop in temperature.

streaking.

hand to hand contact while giving a handshake.

having wet hair.

NEXT>

Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these is the least likely way to catch a cold? Hint

from hand to hand contact during a handshake.

by continuously touching the face with dirty hands.

from inhaling a droplet after someone sneezes.

from a draft.

NEXT>

Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the statements listed below is true about a common cold? Hint

A common cold virus does not have its own RNA.

A common cold is not contagious.

The common cold virus can leave the body through the mucus of infected people.

A common cold usually takes two months to clear up.

NEXT>

Question 5 of 10

5. If I have a cold, I should take antibiotics.

True

False

NEXT>

Question 6 of 10

6. If I want to prevent a cold, I should ask my doctor for a cold vaccination.

True

False

NEXT>

Question 7 of 10

7. What can I do to feel better while having a cold? Hint

Drink plenty of fluids.

Avoid smoke and other irritants.

Gargle with warm salt water.

All of these answers would help me feel better.

NEXT>

Question 8 of 10

8. What medication or treatment listed below will NOT help to relieve the symptoms that affect the nasal passageways? Hint

Antihistamines

Nasal Strips

Decongestants

Analgesics

NEXT>

Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these listed below has the BEST chance of decreasing the chances of catching a cold? Hint

Taking extra vitamin D.

Washing hands with soap and water.

Getting the flu vaccination.

Wearing extra layers of clothes.

NEXT>

Question 10 of 10

10. When should I go to the Emergency Room or set an appointment with my doctor? Hint

When I have an extremely red throat.

When having a temperature over 101 F for more than 48 hours.

All of these are reason to seek medical attention.

When I have difficulty breathing.

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

Most Recent Scores

Today : chianti59: 9/10
Dec 16 2024 : Chloe4770: 9/10
Dec 12 2024 : dryvalley51: 10/10
Dec 11 2024 : trivtim: 5/10
Dec 08 2024 : Guest 184: 8/10
Dec 08 2024 : loriannie: 10/10
Nov 26 2024 : Guest 98: 10/10
Nov 26 2024 : Flukey: 8/10
Nov 21 2024 : Guest 108: 10/10

Score Distribution

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The "common cold" is caused by which of these?

Answer: virus

Viruses differ from bacteria because viruses must have a human cell to reproduce, whereas bacteria can reproduce on their own.

2. Which of these is a way a person can catch a cold?

Answer: hand to hand contact while giving a handshake.

The common cold can be caused by at least five types of viruses with over 100 strains and can only enter the body through the nose or the mouth. Being cold or having wet hair is not in itself a way of catching a cold as the virus has to enter your body.

3. Which of these is the least likely way to catch a cold?

Answer: from a draft.

The virus enters the body through the mucus membranes of the nose and mouth, so direct contact with the virus is normally needed.

4. Which of the statements listed below is true about a common cold?

Answer: The common cold virus can leave the body through the mucus of infected people.

The common cold is contagious but it usually clears up in about seven to fourteen days. All viruses have their own RNA so they can replicate themselves while in the body.

5. If I have a cold, I should take antibiotics.

Answer: False

Antibiotics work on bacteria, not viruses. In order for the antibiotics to work, the whole cell would have to be destroyed in order to kill a virus.

6. If I want to prevent a cold, I should ask my doctor for a cold vaccination.

Answer: False

Since there are too many strains of the cold virus, it is difficult to develop a cold vaccine.

7. What can I do to feel better while having a cold?

Answer: All of these answers would help me feel better.

Even breathing the steam from drinks that are hot and hot showers will help to reduce nasal congestion.

8. What medication or treatment listed below will NOT help to relieve the symptoms that affect the nasal passageways?

Answer: Analgesics

Analgesics are pain relievers that help with headaches and fevers. Antihistamines may help to dry a runny nose. Decongestants help relieve stuffy noses and ears. Nasal strips help to open congested nasal passages.

9. Which of these listed below has the BEST chance of decreasing the chances of catching a cold?

Answer: Washing hands with soap and water.

The flu vaccination does not help against the cold virus. Since a cold virus can only enter the body through the nose and mouth, wearing extra layers of clothes will not help to decrease the chances of catching a cold.

10. When should I go to the Emergency Room or set an appointment with my doctor?

Answer: All of these are reason to seek medical attention.

Thank you for taking my quiz. I hope you enjoyed it.

Source: Author mzbabymysty

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor crisw before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.