Lice and Bedbugs Quiz Form
Test your knowledge about lice and bedbugs with this short quiz.
Which of the following is a common symptom of a lice infestation?
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Itchy scalp
High fever
Nausea
Cough
Where are bedbugs most commonly found in the home?
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In beds and mattresses
Kitchen sink
Bathroom tiles
Refrigerator
Which of the following can lice NOT do?
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Jump from person to person
Crawl from hair to hair
Lay eggs on hair shafts
Cause itching
Bedbugs are most active during which time?
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Night
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Which method is best for confirming a lice infestation?
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Visually inspecting the hair and scalp
Checking for a bad smell
Shaking the pillow
Listening for scratching sounds
Select all signs that may indicate a bedbug infestation.
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Small blood spots on sheets
Musty odor in the room
Red, itchy welts on skin
Cracked paint on walls
How are lice most commonly spread?
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Direct head-to-head contact
Sharing shoes
Touching pets
Breathing the same air
Which of these is NOT a recommended way to help get rid of bedbugs?
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Washing bedding in hot water
Vacuuming mattresses and carpets
Spraying perfume on the bed
Sealing cracks and crevices
What is one key difference between lice and bedbugs?
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Lice live on people; bedbugs live in the environment
Both live only on animals
Lice can fly; bedbugs cannot
Bedbugs live only outdoors
Briefly describe one way to prevent lice or bedbug infestations.
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