NEET-PG 2015 Practice Questions

Q: Waste Sharps should be disposed in ?

Yellow bag. ***Yellow bag (Historical answer per BMW Rules 1998)*** - Under the **Biomedical Waste Management Rules 1998** (applicable at the time of NEET-PG 2015), **sharps waste** including needles, syringes, and scalpels were disposed in **yellow puncture-proof containers**. - This was the correct answer when this question was asked in the 2015 examination. - **Current Guidelines (BMW Rules 2016):** Sharps are now disposed in **white/translucent puncture-proof containers**, NOT yellow bags. Yellow bags are currently used for soiled infectious waste like dressings and body fluid-contaminated materials. *Black bag* - **Black bags** are used for **general non-hazardous waste** that poses no biological risk. - Disposing of sharps in black bags creates serious **risk of needlestick injuries** and potential transmission of bloodborne pathogens. *None of the options* - This is incorrect because there is a specific, regulated method for disposing of sharps in healthcare settings. - Proper waste segregation is **mandatory** for safety and regulatory compliance. *Blue bag* - **Blue bags** (per BMW Rules 2016) are used for disposal of **glassware** (broken or discarded) and **metallic body implants**. - Under older guidelines, blue bags were for certain pharmaceutical waste. - They are not designated for sharps disposal.

Q: Which category waste is disposed in red bags?

Contaminated recyclable waste (Category 3). ***Contaminated recyclable waste (Category 3)*** - **Red bags** are specifically designated for the disposal of **contaminated recyclable waste**, which includes items like tubing, catheters, intravenous sets, and soiled plastic bottles. - This waste is often contaminated with blood or body fluids but can be sterilized and recycled after proper treatment. *Human anatomical waste (Category 1)* - **Human anatomical waste**, such as tissues, organs, body parts, and fetuses, is typically disposed of in **yellow bags**. - This category usually requires incineration or deep burial due to its biological hazard. *Glassware and metallic implants (Category 2)* - **Glassware** (e.g., broken glass, used vials) and **metallic implants** (e.g., orthopedic implants) are typically disposed of in puncture-proof containers, often **blue** or transparent bins, for safe handling and potential recycling. - These items are separated to prevent injuries and facilitate specific recycling or treatment methods. *Pharmaceutical waste (Category 4)* - **Pharmaceutical waste** includes discarded medicines, expired drugs, and cytotoxic drugs, and it is usually collected in **yellow bags** or designated labeled containers. - Its disposal requires specific chemical treatment, incineration, or secure landfilling to prevent environmental contamination.

Q: Which of the following is not typically incinerated?

Broken thermometers. ***Broken thermometers*** - **Broken thermometers** often contain **mercury**, which, when incinerated, releases **toxic mercury vapor** into the atmosphere. - This poses a severe environmental and health hazard, requiring them to be handled as **hazardous waste** and recycled or disposed of in specialized facilities to prevent mercury release. *Human anatomical waste* - **Human anatomical waste**, including body parts, tissues, and recognizable organs, is highly infectious and poses significant biohazard risks. - **Incineration** is the preferred method for its disposal to ensure complete destruction of pathogens and reduce environmental contamination. *Animal waste* - **Animal waste** from research or healthcare settings (e.g., infected animal carcasses, bedding with animal excreta) is considered **biohazardous**. - **Incineration** effectively neutralizes pathogens and reduces the volume of such waste, preventing disease transmission. *Infected solid waste* - **Infected solid waste**, such as bandages, swabs, and disposable medical devices contaminated with blood or bodily fluids, carries a high risk of spreading infectious diseases. - **Incineration** at high temperatures ensures sterilization and safe disposal of these materials, destroying pathogenic microorganisms.

Q: In immediate disaster response management (first 24-48 hours), which of the following is not typically practiced?

Mass vaccination. ***Mass vaccination*** - **Mass vaccination** is typically a strategy for **preparedness/prevention phase** or **post-disaster disease prevention**, not an immediate disaster response activity. - Immediate disaster response focuses on **saving lives, providing emergency medical care, establishing shelter, and restoring critical infrastructure**, rather than large-scale preventative health campaigns. - Mass vaccination requires **planning, logistics, cold chain management**, which are incompatible with chaotic immediate response scenarios. *Triage* - **Triage** is a **critical and immediate** component of disaster response, involving the **prioritization of injured patients** for treatment based on severity and survival likelihood. - It ensures limited resources are allocated effectively to **maximize lives saved** during the acute phase. - Typically uses **color-coded tags** (red-immediate, yellow-delayed, green-minor, black-deceased). *Rehabilitation* - While **rehabilitation** is part of the **recovery phase** (weeks to months post-disaster), **early rehabilitation activities** may begin during the immediate response period. - Basic rehabilitation services like **mobility aids, psychological first aid**, can be initiated alongside acute care. - This makes it partially practiced even in immediate response, unlike mass vaccination which is never immediate. *Search and rescue* - **Search and rescue** is the **primary immediate response activity**, focusing on locating and extracting survivors from disaster-affected areas. - Time-critical operation following the **"golden period"** principle where survival rates decrease rapidly after 72 hours. - Involves specialized teams with equipment for **debris removal, victim location, and emergency extraction**.

Q: Which of the following statements about Anganwadi workers is incorrect?

Covers a population of 2000. ***Covers a population of 2000*** - An **Anganwadi center** typically covers a population of **1000** in rural and urban areas, and **700** in tribal areas, not 2000. - This statement is incorrect because the specified population coverage is double the standard norm for an Anganwadi center. *Mostly female* - The vast majority of **Anganwadi workers** are **women** from the local community. - This is a correct statement, reflecting the gender composition of the Anganwadi workforce. *Training for 40 days* - **Anganwadi workers** undergo an initial **training program of 40 days**. - This statement is correct, outlining the standard duration of their foundational training. *Under ICDS scheme* - **Anganwadi centers** are a crucial part of the **Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme**. - This statement is correct, as the ICDS scheme established and oversees Anganwadi centers to provide health, nutrition, and early childhood education services.

Q: According to the ICDS scheme, what is the recommended population range for establishing one Anganwadi centre in rural areas?

400-800 (Rural). ***400-800 (Rural)*** - The **Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)** scheme recommends one Anganwadi centre for a population of **400-800** in **rural areas**. - This is the **standard population norm** as per ICDS guidelines for establishing Anganwadi centres in typical rural settings. - This ensures adequate coverage and accessibility of ICDS services (nutrition, immunization, health check-ups, and preschool education) for mothers and children. *700-1000 (Urban)* - This population range (**700-1000**) is the standard norm for **urban areas**, not rural areas. - Urban areas have higher population density, hence a slightly larger population range is used per Anganwadi centre. - The question specifically asks about **rural areas**, making this option incorrect. *300-800 (Hilly/Tribal areas)* - This range (**300-800**) is designated for **hilly, difficult terrain, or specific tribal areas** where geographical challenges and scattered populations require lower population norms. - While this includes rural characteristics, it represents **special category areas**, not standard rural areas as asked in the question. *1000-1500 (Urban high density)* - A population target of **1000-1500** would be too high even for standard urban norms and doesn't align with official ICDS guidelines. - This is not applicable to **rural areas** as specified in the question.

Q: Which of the following statements about ASHA workers is NOT true?

Education at least till 4th class or higher. ***Education at least till 4th class or higher*** - This statement is **NOT true**. The educational qualification for an ASHA worker is typically stated as **8th class or higher**, not 4th class. - While flexibility may exist in some remote areas, the general guideline requires a higher level of foundational education. *Informs about birth and deaths in her village to PHC* - This is a true statement regarding an ASHA worker's responsibilities, as they are crucial for **community-level data collection** and reporting to the **Primary Health Center (PHC)**. - ASHAs play a vital role in health surveillance, including reporting **births, deaths, and disease outbreaks**. *Local resident* - This is a true characteristic of an ASHA worker; they must be a **resident of the village** they serve. - Being a local resident ensures **community trust**, cultural understanding, and accessibility to the population. *Works per 1000 people of an area* - This is a true statement outlining the typical **population coverage** for an ASHA worker. - ASHAs are typically appointed to serve a population of approximately **1000 people** in rural areas to ensure adequate reach and support.

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

Administering zero dose of DPT and OPV. ***Correct: Administering zero dose of DPT and OPV*** - **ASHA workers do NOT administer vaccines** - this is strictly beyond their scope of practice - According to **NRHM guidelines**, ASHAs are **facilitators and mobilizers** for immunization, not vaccine administrators - Only **ANMs and trained health workers** are authorized to administer vaccines including DPT and OPV - ASHAs role is to **identify beneficiaries, create awareness, and escort mothers/children to immunization centers** - Vaccine administration requires technical training and cold chain management that ASHAs are not equipped for *Incorrect: Assessing the success of national programs under ANM* - While this is also not a primary ASHA duty, the question asks for what is NOT a duty - Program assessment is done at district/state levels through monitoring and evaluation teams - However, between administering vaccines (strictly prohibited) vs program assessment (not their role but may provide data), vaccine administration is more clearly NOT their duty *Incorrect: Primary screening for prevalence of non-communicable diseases* - This **IS a duty** of ASHA workers under **NPCDCS** (National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, CVD and Stroke) - ASHAs conduct basic screening for hypertension, diabetes, and common cancers using simple tools - They refer suspected cases to appropriate health facilities for confirmation and management *Incorrect: All of the options* - This is incorrect because primary NCD screening IS part of ASHA duties, and administering vaccines is the most clearly defined non-duty among the options

Q: Swajaldhara programme is associated with:

Provision of safe drinking water. ***Provision of safe drinking water*** - The **Swajaldhara programme** was launched by the Government of India in 2002 to accelerate coverage of **drinking water supply** in rural areas - Its primary objective was to ensure access to **safe and sustainable drinking water sources** through community participation and decentralized management - The program emphasized local ownership with communities contributing 10% of project costs *Provision of food supplements for destitute women* - Food security programs for women fall under separate social welfare schemes like ICDS and PDS - The **Swajaldhara programme** was specifically focused on **water supply infrastructure**, not nutrition *Provision of relief for victim of sexual abuse* - Relief for victims of sexual abuse is addressed through **justice and women's safety initiatives** (e.g., One Stop Centres, Nirbhaya Fund) - This is unrelated to the water supply mandate of Swajaldhara *Provision of health care for sick tribals* - Health care for tribal populations is managed through dedicated programs under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare - Swajaldhara's scope was limited to **rural drinking water infrastructure**, not healthcare delivery

Q: Which of the following screening methods is primarily used under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP)?

Passive. ***Passive*** - Under the NTEP, **passive screening** involves individuals presenting to health facilities with symptoms suggestive of TB. - This method relies on **patient self-reporting** and healthcare provider suspicion, rather than active outreach. - Passive case finding is the **primary screening strategy** used across the general population in the NTEP framework. *Active* - **Active screening** involves community-based interventions to proactively identify individuals with TB, often in high-risk populations. - While active case finding is crucial for specific vulnerable groups (contacts, HIV patients, etc.), it is **not the primary screening method** under the standard NTEP framework for initial detection across the entire population. *Mass* - **Mass screening** involves testing large numbers of people in the general population, regardless of symptoms, to detect disease. - This is generally **cost-prohibitive** and not routinely implemented as a primary screening strategy for TB by the NTEP due to resource limitations and low yield in the general population. *None of the options* - **Passive screening** is indeed a primary method used under the NTEP, making this option incorrect. - The NTEP heavily relies on individuals seeking care when they experience symptoms, which aligns with the definition of passive case finding.

Question 1

Waste Sharps should be disposed in ?

Accepted Answer

Yellow bag

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Black bag

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None of the options

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Blue bag

Question 2

Which category waste is disposed in red bags?

Accepted Answer

Contaminated recyclable waste (Category 3)

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Glassware and metallic implants (Category 2)

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Human anatomical waste (Category 1)

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Pharmaceutical waste (Category 4)

Question 3

Which of the following is not typically incinerated?

Accepted Answer

Broken thermometers

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Animal waste

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Infected solid waste

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Human anatomical waste

Question 4

In immediate disaster response management (first 24-48 hours), which of the following is not typically practiced?

Accepted Answer

Mass vaccination

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Rehabilitation

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Triage

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Search and rescue

Question 5

Which of the following statements about Anganwadi workers is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

Covers a population of 2000

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Training for 40 days

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Under ICDS scheme

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Mostly female

Question 6

According to the ICDS scheme, what is the recommended population range for establishing one Anganwadi centre in rural areas?

Accepted Answer

400-800 (Rural)

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700-1000 (Urban)

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1000-1500 (Urban high density)

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300-800 (Hilly/Tribal areas)

Question 7

Which of the following statements about ASHA workers is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

Education at least till 4th class or higher

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Local resident

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Informs about birth and deaths in her village to PHC

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Works per 1000 people of an area

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Administering zero dose of DPT and OPV

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Assessing the success of national programs under ANM

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Primary screening for prevalence of non-communica​ble diseases

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All of the options

Question 9

Swajaldhara programme is associated with:

Accepted Answer

Provision of safe drinking water

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Provision of food supplements for destitute women

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Provision of relief for victim of sexual abuse

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Provision of health care for sick tribals

Question 10

Which of the following screening methods is primarily used under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP)?

Accepted Answer

Passive

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Active

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Mass

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None of the options

NEET-PG 2015

Community Medicine