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Medical Knowledge Quiz

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The primary goal in the management of a burn patient during the first 24 hours is:

a)

Pain relief

b)

Preventing infection

c)

Fluid resuscitation

d)

Nutritional support

2.

The most common cause of death in children under five years globally is:

a)

Malaria

b)

Pneumonia

c)

Diarrhea

d)

Malnutrition

3.

Ectopic pregnancy most commonly occurs in the:

a)

Ovary

b)

Cervix

c)

Fallopian tube

d)

Uterus

4.

The number of live births per 1,000 people in a year is called:

a)

Birth rate

b)

Fertility rate

c)

Infant mortality rate

d)

Reproductive rate

5.

The most common side effect of opioid analgesics is:

a)

Diarrhea

b)

Constipation

c)

Hypertension

d)

Insomnia

6.

The best position for a patient in respiratory distress is:

a)

Supine

b)

Semi-Fowler's

c)

Prone

d)

Trendelenburg

7.

When performing hand hygiene, the minimum duration for handwashing with soap and water is:

a)

10 seconds

b)

20 seconds

c)

30 seconds

d)

40 seconds

8.

A patient with right-sided heart failure is most likely to have:

a)

Pulmonary edema

b)

Hypertension

c)

Peripheral edema

d)

Increased urine output

9.

The most common position of the fetus during delivery is:

a)

Breech

b)

Oblique

c)

Transverse

d)

Cephalic

10.

Which drug is commonly used for the management of anaphylaxis?

a)

Adrenaline

b)

Atropine

c)

Dopamine

d)

Furosemide

11.

The safest drug for reducing fever in children is:

a)

Aspirin

b)

Ibuprofen

c)

Paracetamol

d)

Diclofenac

12.

The defense mechanism in which a person refuses to accept reality is called:

a)

Projection

b)

Denial

c)

Regression

d)

Displacement

13.

The therapeutic communication technique that involves restating the patient's words is:

a)

Paraphrasing

b)

Clarification

c)

Reflection

d)

Summarizing

14.

The incubation period of measles is approximately:

a)

1-3 days

b)

7-10 days

c)

10-14 days

d)

20-30 days

15.

Which vital sign is considered the most reliable indicator of a patient's overall health?

a)

Pulse

b)

Blood pressure

c)

Temperature

d)

Oxygen saturation

16.

The most effective way to prevent the spread of infection is:

a)

Wearing gloves

b)

Sterilizing equipment

c)

Handwashing

d)

Using antiseptic solutions

17.

The total duration of a normal labor process is divided into how many stages?

a)

Two

b)

Three

c)

Four

d)

Five

18.

The vaccine given at birth to prevent hepatitis B is called?

a)

BCG

b)

MMR

c)

Hepatitis B vaccine

d)

DPT

19.

The ideal spacing between two pregnancies for maternal and child health is:

a)

6 months

b)

12 months

c)

36 months

d)

18-24 months

20.

The maximum daily dose of paracetamol in adults is:

a)

2 grams

b)

3 grams

c)

4 grams

d)

5 grams

21.

A deficiency of vitamin D can lead to:

a)

Scurvy

b)

Rickets

c)

Beriberi

d)

Night blindness

22.

The normal range for capillary blood glucose levels in a fasting state is:

a)

70-99 mg/dL

b)

100-140 mg/dL

c)

60-80 mg/dL

d)

120-160 mg/dL

23.

The condition in which the umbilical cord presents ahead of the fetus during delivery is called:

a)

Cord prolapse

b)

Placenta previa

c)

Abruptio placentae

d)

Preterm labor

24.

The most common electrolyte imbalance in a patient with renal failure is:

a)

Hyperkalemia

b)

Hypokalemia

c)

Hypernatremia

d)

Hyponatremia

25.

In a patient with a fever, the most appropriate site for temperature measurement is:

a)

Oral

b)

Axillary

c)

Rectal

d)

Tympanic

26.

The most reliable indicator of fetal well-being during labor is:

a)

Maternal blood pressure

b)

Fetal heart rate

c)

Amniotic fluid volume

d)

Uterine contractions

27.

A diet high in sodium is most likely to cause:

a)

Hypertension

b)

Hypotension

c)

Diabetes

d)

Anemia

28.

The term for the body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment is:

a)

Homeostasis

b)

Metabolism

c)

Respiration

d)

Circulation

29.

The most common childhood vaccine-preventable disease is:

a)

Rubella

b)

Measles

c)

Diphtheria

d)

Tetanus

30.

The nutrient that helps in the healing of wounds is:

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Protein

d)

Carbohydrates

31.

The term used for a woman who has never been pregnant is:

a)

Nullipara

b)

Primigravida

c)

Multigravida

d)

Nulligravida

32.

The best site for checking the pulse in an emergency is:

a)

Radial artery

b)

Femoral artery

c)

Carotid artery

d)

Brachial artery

33.

What is the primary cause of neonatal jaundice?

a)

Liver failure

b)

Hemolysis

c)

Dehydration

d)

Infection

34.

What is the most common treatment for bipolar disorder?

a)

Lithium

b)

Haloperidol

c)

Diazepam

d)

Fluoxetine

35.

What is the richest source of vitamin C?

a)

Milk

b)

Orange

c)

Rice

d)

Fish