Tetanus: Multiple Choice Questions With Answers

Tetanus: Multiple Choice Questions With Answers 

What is the causative agent of tetanus?

a) Streptococcus pyogenes

b) Clostridium tetani

c) Staphylococcus aureus

d) Haemophilus influenzae

Answer: b) Clostridium tetani

What are the symptoms of tetanus?

a) Headache, nausea, and vomiting

b) Muscle stiffness and spasms, particularly in the jaw and neck

c) Cough and shortness of breath

d) Diarrhea and abdominal pain

Answer: b) Muscle stiffness and spasms, particularly in the jaw and neck

How is tetanus treated?

a) Antibiotics and antiviral medications

b) Surgery and physical therapy

c) Tetanus immune globulin and a tetanus toxoid vaccine

d) Pain management and supportive care

Answer: c) Tetanus immune globulin and a tetanus toxoid vaccine

How can you prevent tetanus?

a) Washing hands regularly

b) Keeping the environment clean

c) Getting vaccinated

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

Is tetanus contagious?

a) Yes

b) No

Answer: b) No

What is the incubation period for tetanus?

a) 1-7 days

b) 2-14 days

c) 3-21 days

d) 4-28 days

Answer: c) 3-21 days

What is the main source of tetanus infection?

a) Airborne transmission

b) Food or water contamination

c) Direct contact with infected person

d) Puncture wounds or other skin breaks

Answer: d) Puncture wounds or other skin breaks

Can tetanus occur in people who have been previously vaccinated?

a) Yes, in rare cases

b) No, once vaccinated a person is protected for life

c) Only in people who have not completed the full vaccine series

d) Only in people who have not been vaccinated in the past 10 years

Answer: a) Yes, in rare cases

What is the mortality rate for tetanus?

a) Less than 1%

b) 1-5%

c) 5-10%

d) Over 10%

Answer: d) Over 10%

How often should tetanus vaccine be given?

a) every year

b) every 5 years

c) every 10 years

d) every 15 years

Answer: c) every 10 years

Here are some tetanus multiple choice questions with answers based on scenarios:

Scenario 1:

Sara, a 25-year-old female, cut her foot on a rusty nail while gardening. She has not had a tetanus shot in more than 10 years. Which of the following is the appropriate course of action?

A) No action needed since tetanus is rare and her last shot was within 10 years

B) Administer a tetanus booster shot immediately

C) Wait and see if symptoms of tetanus appear before administering a shot

Answer: B) Administer a tetanus booster shot immediately. Tetanus can develop from contaminated wounds, especially those caused by rusty nails, and it is recommended to receive a booster shot every 10 years to maintain immunity. In this case, Sara has not had a shot in more than 10 years and is at risk for tetanus.

Scenario 2:

John, a 30-year-old male, was admitted to the hospital with muscle spasms and stiffness in his jaw, neck, and abdomen. He had no previous history of tetanus and did not receive a tetanus vaccine after a wound from a cut on his arm. Which of the following is the appropriate treatment for John?

A) Administer a tetanus booster shot immediately

B) Administer tetanus immunoglobulin

C) Administer both a tetanus booster shot and tetanus immunoglobulin

Answer: C) Administer both a tetanus booster shot and tetanus immunoglobulin. John is showing symptoms of tetanus and requires immediate treatment. The tetanus booster shot will help prevent future tetanus infections, while the tetanus immunoglobulin will provide immediate protection against tetanus toxins already in the body.

Scenario 3:

Sophie, a 10-year-old girl, was playing in a park and fell on a rusty metal railing, sustaining a deep cut on her leg. Her parents took her to the hospital where she received a tetanus booster shot. How long does this booster shot protect her from tetanus?

A) 5 years

B) 10 years

C) 20 years

Answer: B) 10 years. Tetanus booster shots are recommended every 10 years to maintain immunity. In this scenario, Sophie received a tetanus booster shot after her injury and will be protected from tetanus for the next 10 years.