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How to identify signs of infection - Quiz
Contributed by: Roe
  • 1. Which of the following is a common sign of infection?
A) Improved mood
B) Fever
C) Decreased appetite
D) Increased energy
  • 2. Redness around a wound is a sign of:
A) Normal skin
B) Infection
C) Healthy tissue
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) Decreased blood flow
B) Normal skin reaction
C) Infection or inflammation
D) Healthy recovery
  • 5. What is malaise?
A) A general feeling of discomfort or illness
B) Improved appetite
C) A feeling of extreme happiness
D) A sudden burst of energy
  • 6. Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of a localized infection?
A) Widespread rash
B) Swelling
C) Pain
D) Redness
  • 7. What is septicemia?
A) Blood poisoning caused by bacteria
B) A type of allergy
C) A localized infection
D) A common skin rash
  • 8. Which is a sign of a possible urinary tract infection (UTI)?
A) Burning sensation during urination
B) Clear urine
C) Dark yellow urine (normal)
D) Increased urine output
  • 9. A persistent cough and shortness of breath could indicate:
A) Muscle soreness
B) Dehydration
C) Improved lung function
D) Respiratory infection
  • 10. If a wound is not healing, it may be:
A) Improving rapidly
B) Healthy
C) Normal
D) Infected
  • 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) Pus
B) Blood
C) Water
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) 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) A healthy wound
B) Improved healing
C) Infection confined to a specific area
D) Infection spread throughout the body
  • 16. Flu-like symptoms can be a sign of:
A) Improved immunity
B) Viral or bacterial infection
C) Overexertion
D) Dehydration
  • 17. Yellowing of the skin (jaundice) can indicate:
A) Dehydration
B) Liver infection
C) Normal skin tone
D) Improved skin health
  • 18. Pain out of proportion to injury could be a sign of:
A) Normal pain
B) Serious infection
C) Reduced tissue damage
D) Healing
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