Test your knowledge of children's health. Points available: 10 1: What is the most common childhood allergy? A) Peanuts B) Dairy products C) Shellfish D) Eggs 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 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 4: At what temperature does a fever become serious? A) 100 degrees B) 101 degrees C) 103 degrees D) Varies between children 5: How many school-aged children complain of recurring headaches at least once a week? A) 1% B) 5% C) 10% D) 15% 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 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 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 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. 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
