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