INI-CET 2024 — Community Medicine

Q: Patients requiring immediate life-threatening care are categorized under which of the following triage?

Red. ***Red*** - The **red tag** is assigned to patients with immediate, life-threatening injuries or illnesses who have a high probability of survival with prompt medical intervention. - This category signifies that the patient needs **critical care** and immediate transport to a medical facility to stabilize their condition. *Black* - The **black tag** is reserved for patients who are deceased or whose injuries are so severe that survival is unlikely, even with extensive medical care. - This category indicates that resources should be allocated to those with a higher chance of survival. *Yellow* - The **yellow tag** is for patients with significant injuries that require medical attention but are not immediately life-threatening. - These patients can usually wait for a few hours before receiving definitive treatment. *Green* - The **green tag** is for patients with minor injuries or illnesses that are not life-threatening and who can often care for themselves or wait for medical attention for several hours. - They are considered the "walking wounded" and usually require minimal medical intervention. [Practice more Community Medicine PYQs on OnCourse]

Q: mhGAP program includes all of the following disorders except?

Personality Disorders. ***Personality Disorders*** - The **mhGAP program** (Mental Health Gap Action Programme) focuses on scaling up services for common, severe mental, neurological, and substance use disorders in low- and middle-income countries. - **Personality disorders** are generally not included in the core conditions addressed by the mhGAP program due to their complex and chronic nature, requiring specialized and long-term management that may be beyond the scope of primary care settings targeted by mhGAP. *Schizophrenia* - **Schizophrenia** is one of the priority conditions addressed by the mhGAP program, recognizing its severity and significant impact on individuals and communities. - The program provides guidelines for the recognition, management, and long-term care of schizophrenia at the primary healthcare level. *Depression* - **Depression** is a core focus of the mhGAP program, given its high prevalence and treatability in primary care settings. - mhGAP provides clear guidelines for the identification, basic management, and follow-up of individuals with depression. *Childhood mental disorder* - **Childhood mental disorders**, such as conduct disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and developmental disabilities, are also included as priority conditions within the mhGAP program. - The program aims to improve the detection and basic management of these conditions in children and adolescents, promoting early intervention. [Practice more Community Medicine PYQs on OnCourse]

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Patients requiring immediate life-threatening care are categorized under which of the following triage?

mhGAP program includes all of the following disorders except?