How to identify signs of infection - Quiz
  • 1. Which of the following is a common sign of infection?
A) Increased energy
B) Fever
C) Decreased appetite
D) Improved mood
  • 2. Redness around a wound is a sign of:
A) Normal skin
B) Healing
C) Infection
D) Healthy tissue
  • 3. Which temperature reading (oral) is generally considered a fever?
A) 97.6°F (36.4°C)
B) 98.6°F (37°C)
C) 99.5°F (37.5°C)
D) 100.4°F (38°C)
  • 4. Swelling around an injury can indicate:
A) Decreased blood flow
B) Infection or inflammation
C) Normal skin reaction
D) Healthy recovery
  • 5. What is malaise?
A) Improved appetite
B) A sudden burst of energy
C) A general feeling of discomfort or illness
D) A feeling of extreme happiness
  • 6. Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of a localized infection?
A) Pain
B) Widespread rash
C) Redness
D) Swelling
  • 7. What is septicemia?
A) A type of allergy
B) Blood poisoning caused by bacteria
C) A localized infection
D) A common skin rash
  • 8. Which is a sign of a possible urinary tract infection (UTI)?
A) Increased urine output
B) Dark yellow urine (normal)
C) Clear urine
D) Burning sensation during urination
  • 9. A persistent cough and shortness of breath could indicate:
A) Respiratory infection
B) Muscle soreness
C) Improved lung function
D) Dehydration
  • 10. If a wound is not healing, it may be:
A) Improving rapidly
B) Healthy
C) Infected
D) Normal
  • 11. Which of the following is NOT a common sign of a skin infection?
A) Swelling
B) Decreased skin sensitivity
C) Redness
D) Pain
  • 12. What is purulent drainage?
A) Pus
B) Clear fluid
C) Water
D) Blood
  • 13. Headache accompanied by stiff neck could indicate:
A) Dehydration
B) Lack of sleep
C) Meningitis
D) Common cold
  • 14. Which of the following is the best action if you suspect a serious infection?
A) Ignore the symptoms
B) Wait and see if it gets better
C) Treat it with home remedies only
D) Seek medical attention
  • 15. What is a localized infection?
A) Infection confined to a specific area
B) A healthy wound
C) Infection spread throughout the body
D) Improved healing
  • 16. Flu-like symptoms can be a sign of:
A) Overexertion
B) Improved immunity
C) Dehydration
D) Viral or bacterial infection
  • 17. Yellowing of the skin (jaundice) can indicate:
A) Liver infection
B) Dehydration
C) Improved skin health
D) Normal skin tone
  • 18. Pain out of proportion to injury could be a sign of:
A) Healing
B) Serious infection
C) Reduced tissue damage
D) Normal pain
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