Primary Health Care System Practice Questions

Question 1

Among the principles of primary health care, which one is not included?

Accepted Answer

Information, Education and Communication

Answer

Intersectoral coordination

Answer

Appropriate technology

Answer

Equitable distribution

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a duty of an ASHA worker?

Accepted Answer

Administering zero dose of DPT and OPV

Answer

Assessing the success of national programs under ANM

Answer

Primary screening for prevalence of non-communica​ble diseases

Answer

All of the options

Question 3

You are working in a primary health center (PHC) situated in a high seismic zone. Which of the following actions should you take as part of preparedness for an emergency?

Accepted Answer

Conduct a simulation for the disaster and assess the response.

Answer

Ensure all financial and other resources are available for disaster preparedness.

Answer

Increase public awareness through campaigns and loudspeakers.

Answer

Follow instructions given over the phone or radio by higher officials.

Question 4

Highest level of health care system in India -

Accepted Answer

Tertiary health care

Answer

Primary health care

Answer

Secondary health care

Answer

All are same

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Tertiary care surgical procedures

Answer

Caters about 20,000- 30,000 people

Answer

Provide water and sanitation and basic health requirements

Answer

There is one medical officer and one staff nurse

Question 6

A mother delivers in a rural area under the guidance of a skilled care attendant. Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the care provided by the skilled care attendant at birth?

Accepted Answer

Bathe the baby with warm water

Answer

Start breastfeeding as early as possible

Answer

Cover the baby's head and body

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Clear the eyes with a sterile swab

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Dry the baby thoroughly and stimulate breathing

Question 7

Match the following: A) Caplan syndrome- 1) Found first in coal worker B) Asbestosis- 2) Upper lobe predominance C) Mesothelioma- 3) Involves lower lobe D) Sarcoidosis- 4) Pleural effusion is seen

Accepted Answer

A-1, B-4, C-3, D-2

Answer

A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1

Answer

A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1

Answer

A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1

Question 8

As per RCH, the community health centre is a:

Accepted Answer

First referral unit

Answer

Secondary referral unit

Answer

Tertiary referral unit

Answer

Not a referral unit

Question 9

National target of one village health guide is for population of:

Accepted Answer

1000

Answer

50000

Answer

10000

Answer

5000

Question 10

Population covered by a PHC in hilly region is?

Accepted Answer

20,000

Answer

30,000

Answer

2,500

Answer

40

Primary Health Care System — MCQs

Primary Health Care System — MCQs

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