Tuberculosis: Causes and Transmission
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What is the primary organ affected by tuberculosis?

  • Liver
  • Heart
  • Lung (correct)
  • Kidney

How is tuberculosis primarily transmitted?

  • Through contaminated food
  • Through airborne droplets (correct)
  • Through insect bites
  • Through skin contact

What is the term for the formation of a Granuloma in response to the infection?

  • Type I hypersensitivity reaction
  • Ghon complex
  • Type IV hypersensitivity reaction (correct)
  • Caseous necrosis

What happens to the bacilli after the primary infection?

<p>They can remain dormant for years (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the inflammatory response caused by the macrophages engulfing the microbe?

<p>Local inflammatory response (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common manifestation of pneumonia?

<p>Pleuritic pain (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential complication of pneumonia?

<p>Pulmonary edema (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of hand hygiene in preventing respiratory infections?

<p>It reduces the transmission of pathogens (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is not a symptom of pneumonia?

<p>Sore throat (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of editing and using the materials provided by Health Protection Scotland and Healthcare A2Z?

<p>It is the responsibility of the individual (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of not practicing proper hand hygiene in a healthcare setting?

<p>Spread of respiratory infections (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common manifestation of tuberculosis?

<p>Low-grade fever, cough, and night sweats (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can tuberculosis spread to other organs?

<p>Through reactivation of dormant bacilli (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential complication of tuberculosis?

<p>Hemoptysis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between Ghon complexes and tuberculosis?

<p>Ghon complexes are a manifestation of tuberculosis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of cough and sputum production that defines Chronic Bronchitis?

<p>At least 3 months in each of 2 consecutive years (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease who experience inflammation of the bronchi, a productive cough, and excessive mucus production?

<p>Blue bloaters (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is hand hygiene important in preventing respiratory infections?

<p>It reduces the risk of respiratory infections (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a complication of Chronic Bronchitis?

<p>Both frequent respiratory infections and respiratory failure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the copyright year of the original content developed by Healthcare A2Z?

<p>2006 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of destruction of alveolar walls in emphysema?

<p>Air trapping and hyperinflation of the alveoli (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of chronic bronchitis?

<p>Dyspnea at rest (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of acute atelectasis involving a large amount of lung tissue?

<p>Marked respiratory distress (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is hand hygiene important in preventing respiratory infections?

<p>It reduces the transmission of pathogens (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a symptom of atelectasis?

<p>Difficulty breathing in the supine position (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a diagnostic finding in patients with atelectasis?

<p>Decreased breath sounds and crackles (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a risk factor for developing emphysema?

<p>Genetic predisposition (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a method for preventing atelectasis?

<p>Increasing coughing and deep breathing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of individuals with emphysema?

<p>They are 'pink puffers' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common manifestation of atelectasis?

<p>Tachycardia and tachypnea (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for practicing hand hygiene in healthcare settings?

<p>To prevent the spread of respiratory infections (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common complication of cystic fibrosis?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying cause of cystic fibrosis?

<p>A mutation on the seventh chromosome (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a manifestation of cystic fibrosis?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is hand hygiene important in preventing respiratory infections?

<p>It reduces the risk of respiratory infections (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of not practicing proper hand hygiene?

<p>Spread of respiratory infections (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the secretions in cystic fibrosis?

<p>Thick and tenacious (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the mode of inheritance of cystic fibrosis?

<p>Autosomal recessive (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a complication of cystic fibrosis?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the genetic basis of cystic fibrosis?

<p>Mutation on the seventh chromosome (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of hand hygiene in healthcare settings?

<p>It prevents the spread of respiratory infections (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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