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