Respiratory Diseases Quiz
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Which bacterium is responsible for tuberculosis?
A. Mycobacterium tuberculosis
B. Bacillus anthracis
C. Haemophilus influenzae
D. Corynebacterium diphtheriae
Which age group is most susceptible to whooping cough?
A. Teenagers
B. Children under 7
C. Infants under 6 months
D. Adults over 50
What is the causative agent of diphtheria?
A. Mycobacterium bovis
B. Bordetella pertussis
C. Corynebacterium diphtheriae
D. Streptococcus pneumoniae
Which of the following is a common symptom of pneumonia?
A. Cough with rusty sputum
B. Severe abdominal pain
C. Skin rash
D. Joint pain
What is the primary mode of transmission for tuberculosis?
A. Direct contact
B. Airborne droplets
C. Contaminated food
D. Vector-borne
What is considered the deadliest respiratory disease?
A. Influenza
B. Whooping Cough
C. Tuberculosis
D. Diphtheria
What is the primary diagnostic tool for tuberculosis case finding?
A. Blood culture
B. Chest X-ray
C. Direct Sputum Smear Microscopy
D. PCR test
What is the main source of infection for bird flu?
A. Airborne particles
B. Infected birds
C. Infected mammals
D. Contaminated water
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of tuberculosis?
A. Night sweating
B. Hemoptysis
C. Foul-smelling discharge
D. Significant weight loss
What is the primary treatment for cutaneous anthrax?
A. Vaccination
B. Intravenous fluids
C. Oral antibiotics
D. Surgery
What is the incubation period for influenza?
A. 7-10 days
B. 24-72 hours
C. 2-5 days
D. 1-3 days
What is the recommended preventive measure for tuberculosis?
A. Isolation of patients
B. Antibiotic treatment
C. Avoiding crowded places
D. BCG vaccination
What is a key nursing responsibility for patients with respiratory diseases?
A. Administering vaccines
B. Performing surgeries
C. Maintaining respiratory isolation
D. Providing dietary supplements
What is a common complication of whooping cough?
A. Tuberculosis
B. Pneumonia
C. Anthrax
D. Diphtheria
What is the incubation period for severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)?
A. 1-3 days
B. 2-10 days
C. 5-14 days
D. 7-21 days