KUHS MBBS Community Medicine Previous Question Paper - May 2025 (317001 2019 Scheme)

317001Kerala University of Health Sciences · Community Medicine · 2025 · May · 2019 Scheme

Questions (18)

1.Single response type questions
Health of travelers is related to the term a) Ergonomics b) Emporiatrics c) Eugenics d) Euthenics
An example of behavioral disorder is a) Hypertension b) Duodenal ulcer c) Aggressiveness d) Coronary artery disease
An example for public private partnership in health and disease control a) Viral Hepatitis A c) Hookworm infestation b) Pulse polio program d) Plague
The process of sorting out victims of disaster on a priority base is a) Rescue b) Response c) Triage d) Mitigation
The regional office of WHO (SE Asia) is located at a) Delhi b) Nagpur c) Hyderabad d) Haryana
5 Marks
2.Reeta, 35 years old lab technician presented with a history of cough and fever of 3 weeks duration. She is a known case of diabetes mellitus. On examination, crepitations are heard in the left apical area. She resides in a near by urban slum area
Reeta did not report to the DOTS centre after her treatment was started at the nearby DOTS centre for two months. She is classified as a TB case of a) Treatment unsuccessful c) Treatment failure b) Loss to follow up d) Treatment incomplete
The rapid diagnostic tools in tuberculosis is a) Chest X-ray b) Sputum microscopy c) CB-NAAT d) Culture sensitivity
How many samples of sputum are to be collected for microscopic examination of tuberculosis a) 3 samples of sputum c) early morning sample on day 2 b) 2 samples of sputum d) A spot sample on day one
Pick the wrong statement about social factors in the transmission of tuberculosis a) Poor housing b) Indoor air pollution c) Under nutrition d) Over crowding
On sputum microscopy, 1-10 AFB per oil immersion field were reported. How do you grade the infectivity of the disease a) Scanty Bacilli b) 3+ c) 1+ d) 2+
5 Marks
3.Two statements-Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer these questions by selecting the appropriate options given below
Assertion: All children of a boarding school are treated for scabies infestations Reason: Cyclops is the intermediate host in scabies a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A c) A is true, R is false b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A d) A is false, R is true
Assertion: Man is a dead end host in Japanese encephalitis disease Reason: Cattles and Buffaloes act as mosquito attractants a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A c) A is true, R is false b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A d) A is false, R is true
Assertion: Consumption of iodized salt prevents goitre Reason: Consumption of vitamin A rich food reduces bitots spots a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A c) A is true, R is false b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A d) A is false, R is true
Assertion: child health is a component of 5x5 matrix for RMNCH+A Reason: Immunisation is a specific protective measure a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A c) A is true, R is false b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A d) A is false, R is true
Assertion: ABER (Annual Blood Examination Rate) should be less than 5% Reason: API (Annual Parasite Incidence) depends on the number of blood slides screened for malaria parasite a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A c) A is true, R is false b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A d) A is false, R is true
5 Marks
4.Multiple response type questions read the statements and mark the answers appropriately
Registration of all pregnant woman before 12 weeks is to 1) Assess the health status of mother 2) screen for risk factors early 3) Obtain base line information on blood pressure hemoglobin and weight 4) Manage risk factors and refer to FRU/district hospital a) 3, 4 are correct b) 1, 3 are correct c) 2, 3, 4 are correct d) 1, 2, 3, 4 are correct
The dimensions of Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram program are 1) Mental health 2) Nutrition 3) Substance misuse 4) Gender based violence a) 1, 3 are correct b) 1, 4 are correct c) 1, 2, 3 are correct d) 1, 2, 3, 4 are correct
In case of latent tuberculosis infection 1) The patient has TB bacteria that are inactive 2) Patient feels sick 3) Patient does not spreads the disease 4) Patient has an abnormal chest X -ray a) 3 only is correct b) 1, 3 are correct c) 2, 3, 4 are correct d) 1, 2, 4 are correct
Registration of all pregnant woman before 12 weeks is to 1) Assess the health status of mother 2) screen for risk factors early 3) Obtain base line information on blood pressure hemoglobin and weight 4) Manage risk factors and refer to FRU/district hospital a) 3, 4 are correct b) 1, 3 are correct c) 2, 3, 4 are correct d) 1, 2, 3, 4 are correct
Barriers to dietary preferences in children are 1) Food availability 2) Cultural preferences of food consumed 3) Income 4) Advertising a) 1, 3 are correct b) 1, 4 are correct c) 1, 2, 3 are correct d) 1, 2, 3, 4 are correct
5 Marks
5.Ismail is a 59 year old person suffering from coronary artery disease. His Body Mass Index (BMI) is 30kg/m2. He is a plumber, working about 20-22 days in a month.He developed the habit of consuming alcohol at the age of 35 years a) How do you classify Body Mass Index b) What are the risk factors that can be modified to promote health c) As a primary health centre Medical officer what are the interventions you will do in your area to reduce the incidence and prevalence of coronary heart disease.
10 Marks
6.Pavitra is a 18 month old child presenting with symptoms of cough, fever and wheeze since 5 days. On examination she has a respiratory rate of 58/min, chest indrawning. She was irritable and restless a) What is Pavitra suffering from b) What is the major highlights of the Indian Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness (IMNCI) c) What are preventive vaccines given to the children for protection from respiratory disease
10 Marks
7.Classify and list the health problems of the elderly
6 Marks
8.Programme Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) and Critical Path Method (CPM) management techniques
6 Marks
9.Sentinel surveillance
6 Marks
10.National mental health program
6 Marks
11.Anemia Mukth Bharat
6 Marks
12.Medical Terminations of Pregnancy Act
6 Marks
13.Define and list two examples each of emerging and reemerging diseases
4 Marks
14.Tracking of blood pressure
4 Marks
15.Identify and discuss physician’s role and responsibility to society and the community that she/he serves
4 Marks
16.Side effects of intra uterine contraceptive devices
4 Marks
17.Vaccine vial monitor
4 Marks
18.List the levels of health care delivery with examples
4 Marks

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