Medical Emergencies and Infectious Diseases Quiz

Test your knowledge on symptoms, causative agents & first-aid treatments for various diseases. Take the quiz now!

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What is the first step in Basic Life Support (BLS) for an unconscious person?

Check for breathing

Check for pulse

Perform chest compressions

Open the airway

Which of the following is a symptom of a heart attack?

Persistent cough

Severe headache

Chest pain or discomfort

Muscle cramps

What is the causative agent of tuberculosis?

Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Staphylococcus aureus

Escherichia coli

Clostridium difficile

What is the primary cause of sepsis?

Bacterial infection

Viral infection

Fungal infection

Parasitic infection

What is the primary cause of pneumonia?

Viral infection

Bacterial infection

Fungal infection

Protozoal infection

What is the causative agent of cholera?

Vibrio cholerae

Escherichia coli

Salmonella typhi

Clostridium difficile

What is the causative agent of COVID-19?

Influenza virus

Coronavirus

Streptococcus bacteria

Ebola virus

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of meningitis?

Stiff neck

Severe headache

Rash

Nausea and vomiting

Which of the following is a symptom of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?

Hypoglycemia

Polyuria (frequent urination)

Bradycardia

Hypertension

#10

What is the causative agent of malaria?

Plasmodium

Mycobacterium

Trypanosoma

Leishmania

#11

What is the most common route of transmission for Hepatitis B virus (HBV)?

Fecal-oral route

Airborne transmission

Parenteral route

Skin-to-skin contact

#12

Which of the following is a symptom of anaphylaxis?

Low blood pressure

High blood sugar

Slow breathing

Decreased heart rate

#13

What is the recommended first-aid treatment for a person experiencing an anaphylactic reaction?

Elevate the legs

Apply a tourniquet

Administer epinephrine (adrenaline)

Give aspirin

#14

What is the correct sequence of steps in the Chain of Survival for cardiac arrest?

Early recognition, early CPR, early defibrillation, early advanced care

Early CPR, early recognition, early advanced care, early defibrillation

Early defibrillation, early advanced care, early recognition, early CPR

Early advanced care, early defibrillation, early CPR, early recognition

#15

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of septic shock?

Hypotension

Hyperthermia

Tachycardia

Altered mental status