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Description: Aids to Health and Health Organisation - II
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A chemical substance is produced by a microorganism and inhibits or kills another microorganisms. This substance belongs to

  1. antibiotics

  2. antiseptics

  3. antibodies

  4. antigens

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An antibiotic is a chemical substance produced by microorganisms that inhibit or kill other microorganisms.

Lysol is a mild chemical substance, which when applied on body, kills germs. Under which of the following categories can it be classified?

  1. Disinfectants

  2. Antibiotics

  3. Antiseptics

  4. Vaccines

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Correct Option: C

Which of the following diseases is not prevented by giving DPT vaccine at the age of 3 - 12 months?

  1. Tuberculosis

  2. Whooping cough

  3. Diphtheria

  4. Tetanus

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

DPT is a vaccine against whooping cough, diphtheria and tetanus.

A patient is suffering from diphtheria. Which of the following treatments will provide immediate effect against the disease?

  1. Vaccination

  2. Antisera

  3. Antiseptics

  4. Disinfectants

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Antisera will provide immediate effect as readymade antibodies provide the protection against the disease.

Which of the following comes under prophylactic treatment?

  1. Antibiotics

  2. Antisera

  3. Antitoxins

  4. Vaccination

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vaccination is given before occurrence of a disease.

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

  1. DDT is an antiseptic.

  2. Deodorants are disinfectants.

  3. Antibiotics can be produced synthetically.

  4. Sulphonamides are the most commonly used antibiotics.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Antibiotics can be produced synthetically.  DDT is a disinfectant. Sulphonamides are rarely used now.

Which of the following should NOT be done while providing first-aid to a bleeding patient?

  1. Washing the cut area

  2. Lowering the affected part

  3. Applying pressure over bleeding area

  4. Application of mild antiseptic

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The affected area should be raised to minimise gravitational flow of blood.

Antibiotics are not required ___________________

  1. for providing protection against the post surgical infections

  2. to produce the antibodies against a specific agent

  3. preservation of food like meat and fish

  4. controlling the plant pathogen

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Production of antibodies is induced by vaccines.

Which of the following activities is not performed by WHO?

  1. Promotion of projects for research on diseases

  2. Organising companies for control of epidemics

  3. Collection and supply of information about occurrence of disease

  4. Procure and supply blood for victims of war

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It is carried out by Red Cross.

Which of the following activities is not taken up by Municipal Corporation?

  1. Sanitation

  2. Vaccination

  3. Research on diseases

  4. Keeping statistical records

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Research on diseases is not taken up by local bodies. National and international bodies are involved in it.

Which of the following activities is performed by Red Cross?

  1. Providing help and relief to victim of any calamity

  2. Organising campaign for the control of epidemics

  3. Supply of safe drinking water

  4. Research on infectious diseases

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Red Cross provides help and relief to victims of any calamity.

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

  1. Mucus is a germ killing secretion.

  2. Saliva is a germ trapping secretion.

  3. Vaccine induces antigen production.

  4. Strong heat and boiling also act as disinfectants.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Strong heat and boiling also destroy the germs and may be called as physical disinfectants.

Match the following.

 
(i) Red Cross (A) Research on infectious diseases
(ii) National Institute of Communicable Disease (B) Training of midwives
(iii) WHO (C) Vaccination of infants
(iv) Municipal Corporation (D) Lay Pharmaceutical standards

  1. (i) - (C), (ii) - (D), (iii) - (B), (iv) - (A)

  2. (i) - (B), (ii) - (A), (iii) - (D), (iv) - (C)

  3. (i) - (D), (ii) - (C), (iii) - (B), (iv) - (A)

  4. (i) - (A), (ii) - (C), (iii) - (D), (iv) - (B)

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Red Cross is engaged in training midwives. NICD is a national body involved in research of infectious diseases. WHO lays pharmaceutical standards for important drugs. Municipal Corporation takes up vaccination of infants and others to protect them from several infectious diseases.

Match the following first aid measures with the conditions in which they are applied.

(i)Torniquet (A) Head injury
(ii)Immobilisation (B) Snake bite
(iii) Vomiting (C) Fracture
(iv) Artificial breathing (D)Swallowing poison

  1. (i) - (C), (ii) - (A), (iii) - (B), (iv) - (D)

  2. (i) - (D), (ii) - (C), (iii) - (A), (iv) - (B)

  3. (i) - (B), (ii) - (C), (iii) - (D), (iv) - (A)

  4. (i) - (A), (ii) - (D), (iii) - (C), (iv) - (B)

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Tourniquet is tied above the site of snake bite. Fractured part should be immobilised. Vomiting should be induced in case of poison swallowing. Artificial breathing may be required in head injury.

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