High Altitude and Diving Injuries — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: Direct current (d.c.) is _____ dangerous than alternating current (a.c.).

Answer: less (less/more)

Flashcard 2: If a person having the infection during the CoVid-19 pandemic decides to go out, he can be tried under which Section of IPC?_____

Answer: Section 270

Flashcard 3: A constriction band _____ contraindicated in a snake-bite emergency

Answer: is

Extra: Tight constriction bands and tourniquets are contraindicated in snakebite management. They aggravate local tissue damage (necrosis) and can cause a massive release of venom into the systemic circulation upon removal. Current guidelines (WHO) emphasize immobilization and rapid transport over the use of restrictive bands.

Flashcard 4: _____ head scales with small body scales are seen in non-poisonous snakes (small/large)

Answer: Large

Flashcard 5: The image shows an arborescent burn caused by _____.

Answer: lightning stroke

Flashcard 6: Identify the following snake: _____

Answer: Sea snake

Flashcard 7: Identify the following snake: _____

Answer: Common Krait

Flashcard 8: Identify the following snake: _____

Answer: Common green pit viper

Flashcard 9: Identify the following snake: _____

Answer: Russell viper

Flashcard 10: _____ is the best screening tool for lead toxicity

Answer: urinary ALA

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