Q.P. Code: 207001 Reg. no.: …………………
Second Professional MBBS Degree Examinations, February 2016
Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
Time: 2 Hours Total Marks: 40
- Answer all questions
- Draw diagrams wherever necessary
Essay: (7)
1. A 20 years old male was bitten on the foot by a snake while he was working in fields.
He killed the snake and brought it to casualty along with him. It had a triangular head
and black diamond shaped patches on the back. There was swelling and blood oozing
from the site of bite. Answer the following:
- Identify the snake
- What is the nature of its venom
- Mention the first aid management that can be given in such a bite
- What is the specific management to be given in this case (1+1+3+2=7)
Short notes: (5x3=15)
2. Pathophysiology of fresh water drowning
3. Police inquest
4. Functions of state medical council
5. Ingredients of medical negligence
6. Dactylography
Answer briefly: (5x2=10)
7. Maceration
8. Objectives of medico legal autopsy
9. Signs of virginity
10. Positive signs of pregnancy
11. Delusion
Differentiate between: (2x2=4)
12. Post mortem lividity and contusion
13. Somatic and molecular death
Draw and label: (2x2=4)
14. Longitudinal section of shot gun cartridge
15. Stomach wash tube
