Occupational Health Services Practice Questions

Question 1

In an accident case, after the arrival of medical team, all should be done in early management except;

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Check BP

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Glasgow coma scale

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Stabilization of cervical vertebrae

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Check Respiration

Question 2

Under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act of 1969, birth should be registered within

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21 days

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14 days

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28 days

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7 days

Question 3

WHO definition of health does not include?

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Environmental health

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Physical health

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Mental health

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Social health

Question 4

Which of the following statements about a primary health centre (PHC) is incorrect?

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Tertiary care surgical procedures

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Caters about 20,000- 30,000 people

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Provide water and sanitation and basic health requirements

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There is one medical officer and one staff nurse

Question 5

ESI Act includes all the following except:

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Defense establishments

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Non-power using factories employing 20 or more persons

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Small power-using factories

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Newspaper establishment

Question 6

What is the primary limitation of conducting a one-day census of inpatients in a mental hospital?

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Provides a snapshot of the current patient demographic but lacks longitudinal data.

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Gives reliable estimates of seasonal factors in admissions.

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Allows for conclusions about the overall mental health trends in India.

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Enables estimation of the distribution of different diagnoses over time.

Question 7

What is the minimum air space recommended for a worker according to the Factories Act?

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500 Cu ft

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1000 Cu ft

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200 Cu ft

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100 Cu ft

Question 8

Which of the following best describes the 'healthy worker effect' in occupational epidemiology?

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Workers are healthier than the general population

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Workers have a higher incidence of disease

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Sick workers are more likely to remain employed

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There is no difference in health status between workers and the general population

Question 9

A factory worker exposed to asbestos presents with respiratory symptoms. Which primary prevention measure is most appropriate to reduce the risk of asbestosis in these workers?

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Use of personal protective equipment

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Periodic health check-ups

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Regular spirometry

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Antioxidant supplementation

Question 10

Sickness absenteeism is a useful index to assess:

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State of health of workers

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Working environment

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Sincerity of the workers

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Workers-management relationship

Occupational Health Services — MCQs

Occupational Health Services — MCQs

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