Q.P. Code: 303001 Reg. no.: …………………
Second Professional MBBS Degree Supplementary Examinations,
February 2017
Community Medicine-Paper I
Time: 3 Hours Total Marks: 60
• Answer all questions
• Draw diagrams wherever necessary
Essay: (10)
1. The district hospital reports a confirmed case of anthrax
from one of the villages in your primary health center and you are tasked to
investigate it. Answer the following.
- Describe the steps you take for the investigation.
- How will you manage the case
- What are the preventive measures (5+3+2)
Problems: (2x5=10)
2. The Warden of a hostel brings a child to you with
scabies. What advice will you give to the Warden in managing the case.
3. In a community health center what steps can be taken by
the health care workers to address adolescent health problems of the area.
Short answer Question: (5x4=20)
4. Couple protection rate
5. Mid-Day meal scheme
6. “At Risk” infant
7. Effects of noise pollution
8. Lead poisoning
Differentiate between: (3x2=6)
9. Pre-placement and periodic examination
10. Demand feeding and essential breastfeeding
11. Source and reservoir of infection
Substantiate your answer with reasons: (2x2=4)
12. Herd Immunity does not protect against tetanus
13. Vitamin A supplement is given to a child recovering from
measles
List the following: (5x2=10)
14. Benefit under ESI Act
15. Vectors of malaria and their breeding places
16. Indicators used in computing Kuppusamy scale
17. Steps in a case-control study
18.Two advantages and disadvantages of a nuclear family
