Take Quiz: Tetanus Quiz

Question 1

The causative organism of tetanus is:*

A. Clostridium botulinum

B. Clostridium tetani

C. Clostridium perfringens

D. Clostridium difficile

Question 2

The common portal of entry for tetanus is:*

A. Respiratory tract

B. Skin wounds

C. Urinary tract

D. Digestive tract

Question 3

The toxin responsible for tetanus symptoms is:*

A. Exotoxin A

B. Tetanospasmin

C. Endotoxin

D. Neurolysin

Question 4

The first symptom of tetanus often is:*

A. Opisthotonus

B. Trismus (lockjaw)

C. Dysphagia

D. Muscle rigidity

Question 5

Neonatal tetanus is most commonly acquired through:*

A. Contaminated breast milk

B. Umbilical stump infection

C. Airborne spores

D. Mosquito bites

Question 6

The incubation period of tetanus is usually:*

A. 1–2 days

B. 4–30 days

C. 2–3 months

D. 6–12 months

Question 7

Which drug is used for muscle spasm control in tetanus?*

A. Diazepam

B. Penicillin

C. Ceftriaxone

D. Aspirin

Question 8

Definitive prevention of tetanus is through:*

A. BCG vaccine

B. DPT vaccine (toxoid)

C. ART

D. Antifungals

Question 9

In severe tetanus, death is often due to:*

A. Myocardial infarction

B. Respiratory muscle spasm and asphyxia

C. Dehydration

D. Stroke

Question 10

Which is NOT a complication of tetanus?*

A. Bone fractures

B. Renal failure

C. Skin rash

D. Aspiration pneumonia