Prevention Strategies in Occupational Dermatoses Practice Questions

Question 1

In a surgical post-op ward, a patient developed wound infection. Subsequently 3 other patients developed similar infections in the ward. What is the most effective way of preventing the spread of infection?

Accepted Answer

Proper hand washing of all ward personnel

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Fumigation of the ward

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Wash OT instruments with 1% perchlorate

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Give IV antibiotics to all patients in the ward

Question 2

Most common precipitant of contact dermatitis is?

Accepted Answer

Nickel

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Gold

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Silver

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Iron

Question 3

A child has a rash. His family history is positive for asthma. What could be the most probable diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Atopic dermatitis

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Seborrheic dermatitis

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Allergic contact dermatitis

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Erysipelas

Question 4

Which of the following is the true statement regarding measures to prevent typhoid transmission in the community?

Accepted Answer

Hygiene practice and clean sanitation control are more important than the typhoid vaccine.

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Typhoid vaccine administration is the best method of preventing transmission.

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Person-to-person transmission is the primary mode of spread.

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Drug resistance in typhoid is not as big a problem as in TB.

Question 5

Surgical gloves are disposed in which BMW category ?

Accepted Answer

Yellow Category (Infectious Waste)

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Solid Waste

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Expired or Discarded Medicines

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Human Anatomical Waste

Question 6

Which fungicide is used as a spray for the control of bagassosis?

Accepted Answer

2% formic acid

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2% propionic acid

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2% acetic acid

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25% phenyl mercury

Question 7

Which of the following statements about N95 masks is true?

Accepted Answer

They were designed for occupational safety against various airborne particles.

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It filters 95% of particles 0.3 microns and larger.

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They are only effective against particles larger than 1 micron.

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N stands for 'Not oil-resistant'.

Question 8

A child presents with grouped vesicles on the lips. What is the bedside investigation that you would like to do?

Accepted Answer

Tzanck smear

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Wood's lamp

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Slit skin smear

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KOH

Question 9

Which one of the following is NOT a utilization rate?

Accepted Answer

Population bed ratio

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Bed occupancy rate

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Bed turnover ratio

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Average length of stay

Question 10

Evaluate the following scenario: A 38-year-old worker in an electronics manufacturing unit develops hand dermatitis. Initial patch testing shows multiple positive reactions to metals (nickel, cobalt, chromium). Despite workplace modifications and protective equipment, the dermatitis persists. Re-evaluation reveals positive patch test to colophony. What is the best strategic approach?

Accepted Answer

Colophony in soldering flux is the relevant occupational allergen; the metal sensitivities may be cross-reactions or co-sensitization

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The persistent dermatitis indicates evolution to chronic actinic dermatitis

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All positive reactions are equally relevant and complete job change is mandatory

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The multiple sensitivities indicate systemic contact dermatitis requiring systemic therapy

Prevention Strategies in Occupational Dermatoses — MCQs

Prevention Strategies in Occupational Dermatoses — MCQs

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