Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever (DHF)

Dengue is primarily transmitted by which mosquito?

• Anopheles mosquito

• Aedes mosquito

• Culex mosquito

• Mansonia mosquito

Which dengue serotype can cause Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever?

• • DENV-1 only

• • DENV-2 only

• • DENV-4 only

• Any of the four dengue serotypes (DENV 1–4)

Which of the following is a preventive measure against dengue?

• Taking antibiotics

• Eating vitamin C

• Drinking plenty of water

• Using mosquito nets

During which season is dengue fever most commonly reported?

• Winter

• Summer

• Monsoon

• Spring

What is a common complication of severe dengue fever?

• Kidney failure

• Diabetes

• Heart disease

• Dehydration

Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is characterised by:

• Mild fever only

• Plasma leakage and bleeding tendency

• Severe respiratory distress

• Chronic liver failure

What is the incubation period for dengue fever after being bitten by an infected mosquito?

• 15-21 days

• 3-14 days

• 22-30 days

• 1-2 days

What is the primary symptom of dengue fever?

• Rash

• Joint pain

• High fever

• All of the above

Which nursing intervention is most important in managing DHF?

• Administer antibiotics

• Encourage bed rest only

• Strict monitoring of fluid balance

• Provide high-protein diet

A key laboratory finding in DHF is:

• Increased platelet count

• Decreased hematocrit

• Falling platelet count with rising hematocrit

• Elevated blood glucose