Take Quiz: Malaria and Trichuriasis

Question 1

Which species of Plasmodium is most commonly associated with severe malaria complications?*

A. Plasmodium malariae

B. Plasmodium vivax

C. Plasmodium falciparum

D. Plasmodium ovale

Question 2

How is whipworm (Trichuris trichiura) transmitted?*

A. Mosquito bite

B. Contaminated water droplets

C. Skin penetration

D. Ingestion of contaminated food or soil

Question 3

Which of the following is a common symptom of malaria?*

A. Rash and itching

B. Cyclical fever and chills

C. Swollen lymph nodes

D. Muscle twitching

Question 4

What is the drug of choice for treating trichuriasis?*

A. Metronidazole

B. Mebendazole

C. Amoxicillin

D. Chloroquine

Question 5

Which part of the intestine do adult whipworms attach to?*

A. Duodenum

B. Ileum

C. Colon

D. Stomach

Question 6

Complications that may occur in children with heavy whipworm infections are:*

A. Rectal prolapse (part of the rectum comes out through the anus)

B. Growth retardation or poor weight gain

C. Severe anemia due to chronic blood loss

Question 7

Nursing interventions for a patient with malaria are?*

A. Administer prescribed antimalarial medication (e.g., artemisinin-based combination therapy) to eliminate the parasite.

B. Monitor vital signs and hydration status, especially during fever spikes, to prevent complications like shock or dehydration.

Question 8

whipworm infection be prevented at the community level by using the following measure*

A. Improve sanitation by using clean latrines and avoiding open defecation.

B. Educate the community on handwashing, safe food handling, and washing vegetables before eating.

C. Promote mass deworming programs in schools and villages.

Question 9

why anemia is a common complication in both malaria and whipworm infection*

A. In malaria, the parasites destroy red blood cells, leading to a shortage of oxygen-carrying cells.

B. In whipworm infection, the worms feed on the blood and damage the intestinal lining, causing slow but continuous blood loss.

C. Both conditions reduce red blood cells, leading to anemia