Trivia Quiz: Children's Health

Question 1: What is the most common childhood allergy?

 A: Peanuts
 B: Dairy products
 C: Shellfish
 D: Eggs

Question 2: At least how long should you apply pressure if your child gets a nosebleed?

 A: Two minutes
 B: Five minutes
 C: Seven minutes
 D: Ten minutes

Question 3: In what way is your child most likely to spread poison ivy irritation?

 A: By touching someone else
 B: By someone else touching their clothes
 C: By touching a surface such as linoleum
 D: By sharing a drinking glass with someone else

Question 4: At what temperature does a fever become serious?

 A: 100 degrees
 B: 101 degrees
 C: 103 degrees
 D: Varies between children

Question 5: How many school-aged children complain of recurring headaches at least once a week?

 A: 1%
 B: 5%
 C: 10%
 D: 15%

Question 6: At what age do children's baby teeth generally stop growing in?

 A: Two years
 B: Three years
 C: Four years
 D: Five years

Question 7: Which of the following is most likely to cause acne?

 A: Dirt
 B: Greasy food
 C: Contact with others who have acne
 D: Stress

Question 8: What is the earliest you can let your child go to school after he or she has had chickenpox?

 A: Three days
 B: One week
 C: Two weeks
 D: When all the sores have disappeared

Question 9: Which of the following is NOT true of Fifth disease (erythema infectiosum)?

 A: The recovery time of the majority of children who have it is short.
 B: It can be passed between humans and animals.
 C: It is usually not contagious shortly after signs of it begin to show.
 D: Medication for it is generally not considered necessary.

Question 10: If your child is recovering from strep throat, how long should he or she keep taking the prescribed antibiotic?

 A: Until they stop being contagious
 B: Until they start feeling better
 C: Until all the symptoms go away
 D: Until they finish the prescription