Question

1. the primary purpose of wearing a mask during a respiratory disease outbreak is to: a. prevent vector - borne transmission b. reduce indirect contact transmission c. block airborne transmission d. stop transmission through bodily fluids 9. ticks can spread diseases such as lyme disease through: a. vector - borne transmission b. airborne transmission c. direct contact transmission d. transmission through contaminated water 10. which of the following is not a common preventive measure against infectious diseases? a. getting vaccinated b. taking antibiotics daily as a precaution c. covering your mouth when sneezing d. washing hands regularly

Explanation:

For question 8: Masks are mainly used to block the spread of respiratory droplets (airborne transmission) during a respiratory disease outbreak.
For question 9: Ticks are vectors (organisms that transmit diseases) and spread diseases like Lyme disease through vector - borne transmission.
For question 10: Taking antibiotics daily as a precaution is not a common preventive measure. Antibiotics are for treating bacterial infections, not for general prevention, and over - use can lead to antibiotic resistance.

Answer:

1. C. Block airborne transmission
2. A. Vector - borne transmission
3. B. Taking antibiotics daily as a precaution