HEALTH INSIGHTS

Head Lice Quiz

By Sinovic, Dianna 
 | 
November 18, 2020

How Much Do You Know About Head Lice?

Head lice are insects that are found, as the name suggests, on the head. They are common human parasites. Learn more about head lice by taking this quiz, based on information from the CDC.

1. Head lice usually are found behind the ears or at the back of the neck along the hairline.
2. Head lice get their nourishment from human hair.
3. Someone with head lice probably has dirty hair.
4. Head lice travel from one person's head to another's by jumping.
5. Nits are baby head lice.
6. The best way to treat head lice is by using really hot water when you wash your hair.
7. If a child in your family has head lice, you should bag all clothing and toys the child has used, then wait several weeks before unbagging.
8. Tell your children never to share hats with a friend, as a way of preventing head lice.

Updated:  

November 18, 2020

Sources:  

Pediculosis capitis. UpToDate.

Reviewed By:  

Michael Lehrer MD,Marianne Fraser MSN RN,Raymond Kent Turley BSN MSN RN