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