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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common manifestation of pneumonia?

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

    What is a potential complication of pneumonia?

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

    What is not a symptom of pneumonia?

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

    What is a common manifestation of tuberculosis?

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

    How can tuberculosis spread to other organs?

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

    What is a potential complication of tuberculosis?

    <p>Hemoptysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between Ghon complexes and tuberculosis?

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

    Why is hand hygiene important in preventing respiratory infections?

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

    What is a complication of Chronic Bronchitis?

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

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

    <p>2006</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common symptom of chronic bronchitis?

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

    Why is hand hygiene important in preventing respiratory infections?

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

    Which of the following is a symptom of atelectasis?

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

    What is a diagnostic finding in patients with atelectasis?

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

    What is a risk factor for developing emphysema?

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

    What is a method for preventing atelectasis?

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

    What is a characteristic of individuals with emphysema?

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

    What is a common manifestation of atelectasis?

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

    What is a common complication of cystic fibrosis?

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

    What is the underlying cause of cystic fibrosis?

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

    What is a manifestation of cystic fibrosis?

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

    Why is hand hygiene important in preventing respiratory infections?

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

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

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

    What is a characteristic of the secretions in cystic fibrosis?

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

    What is the mode of inheritance of cystic fibrosis?

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

    What is a complication of cystic fibrosis?

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

    What is the genetic basis of cystic fibrosis?

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

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