Head Lice Quiz! Trivia Facts
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- 1.
Head Lice Can:
- A.
Jump
- B.
Crawl
- C.
Fly
- D.
Play the piano
Correct Answer
B. CrawlExplanation
Creepy crawlers! Head lice are insects, but they can’t jump or fly. Instead, they crawl around in your hair and on your scalp to get nourishment.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Everyone itches when they have lice.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
A person may have several lice and have no symptoms at all.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Only girls get head lice.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Head lice do not care if you are a boy or a girl. They like one as much as the other.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Lice are found on the heads of:
- A.
Elephants
- B.
Dogs
- C.
Humans
- D.
Birds
Correct Answer
C. HumansExplanation
Lice and nits only live on human’s heads.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Adult Lice:
- A.
Are the size of a sesame seed
- B.
Wingless
- C.
Are blue with yellow legs
- D.
Have 6 legs
Correct Answer(s)
A. Are the size of a sesame seed
B. Wingless
D. Have 6 legsExplanation
Adult lice are small in size, similar to a sesame seed. They do not have wings and are unable to fly. They have six legs, which they use for crawling and attaching themselves to the hair shafts. Additionally, adult lice are blue in color with yellow legs.Rate this question:
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- 6.
I will only catch lice if my hair is dirty.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Lice like clean hair as much as they like dirty hair.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Lice can survive off of a human head for:
- A.
18 years
- B.
3 months
- C.
2 days
- D.
52 weeks
Correct Answer
C. 2 daysExplanation
Lice feed on human blood from the scalp up to 3 times daily and will die within 2 days when off the head.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Lice eggs are called _________
Correct Answer
nitsExplanation
Lice eggs are commonly referred to as "nits". This term is used to describe the small, oval-shaped eggs that are laid by lice and attach to the hair shafts. The word "nits" is often used in the context of lice infestations and is an important term to know when dealing with lice prevention and treatment.Rate this question:
- 9.
Humans can catch lice from puppies.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Head lice only live on human heads.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Lice are becoming immune to many pesticides and chemical-treatments.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Studies show an increasing resistance among lice to chemicals and pesticides.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Ways that lice are transmitted:
- A.
Sharing brushes with someone that has head lice.
- B.
Over the telephone.
- C.
Through the U.S. Mail.
- D.
Head-to-head contact with someone that has lice.
Correct Answer(s)
A. Sharing brushes with someone that has head lice.
D. Head-to-head contact with someone that has lice.Explanation
Head-to-head contact is the most common way to transfer lice. Lice can also be transferred through objects like hats, helmets, combs, and brushes, but not as easily as head-to-head contact.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Swimming in a swimming pool will kill my head lice.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Data show that head lice can survive underwater for several hours but are unlikely to be spread by the water in a swimming pool. Head lice have been seen to hold tightly to human hair and not let go when submerged underwater. Chlorine levels found in pool water do not kill head lice.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Head lice are rare in school-aged children.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Head lice are common in school-age children and outbreaks occur frequently.Rate this question:
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- 14.
It's best to check my head for lice once every couple of years.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Doing a head check really helps to cut down on any infestations. If completed weekly, any lice evidence would be caught before a full-blown infestation and easily treated. Weekly checks are recommended.Rate this question:
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- 15.
If I cut my hair very, very short I will not get lice.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Only completely bald people cannot get head lice. Lice can lay their nits on ¼” of hair!Rate this question:
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