MDS PREP
Waste water from kitchen is
1) Sullage
2) Sewage
3) Garbage
4) Kitchen water
Community Dentistry
Answer: 1
"Sullage" refers specifically to the waste water generated from sinks, baths, and kitchens that does not contain human waste. "Sewage" includes waste that may contain pathogens and is typically discharged from toilets. Thus, kitchen waste water is more accurately described as sullage.
Which of the following teeth are application for simplified oral hygiene index
1) Lingual surface of 36, 46 and facial surface of 11, 16, 26, 31
2) Lingual surface of 31, 36, 46 and facial surface of 11, 16, 26, 31
3) Lingual surface of 11, 31 and facial surface of 16, 26, 36,46
4) None of the above
Community Dentistry
Answer: 1
The Simplified Oral Hygiene Index (OHI-S) is a tool used to assess oral hygiene status by evaluating specific tooth surfaces. The teeth mentioned in option 1 include the lingual surfaces of the lower first molars (36, 46) and the facial surfaces of the upper incisors and canines (11, 16, 26, 31). These surfaces are typically assessed because they are representative of overall oral hygiene and are commonly affected by plaque accumulation.
In "team dentistry", leader should
1) State his or her opinion first
2) Mention his or her point once and others a chance to speak
3) Not state his or her opinion first
4) None of the above
Community Dentistry
Answer: 3
Explanation:
In a team setting, it is often beneficial for the leader to allow team members to express their opinions first. This approach encourages open communication, fosters collaboration, and allows for a diversity of ideas before the leader provides their input.
Standard deviation is a measure of
1) Central tendency
2) Variability
3) Correlation
4) All of the above
Community Dentistry
Answer: 2
Standard deviation is a statistical measure that quantifies the amount of variation or dispersion in a set of values. It is not a measure of central tendency or correlation.
Spread of dispersion is expressed by
1) Mean
2) Median
3) Mode
4) Standard deviation
Community Dentistry
Answer: 4
Standard deviation is a statistical measure that quantifies the amount of
variation or dispersion in a set of values. It indicates how much individual
data points differ from the mean.
Emancipated minor is
1) Child of divorced parents
2) Minor away from home
3) Both the above
4) None of the above
Community Dentistry
Answer: 2
emancipated minor is someone who is under the age of majority (typically 18 years old) but is legally recognized as independent from parental control. This often occurs when a minor has established their own living situation, particularly if they are living away from their parents or guardians. The condition of being away from home does not necessarily imply that a minor is emancipated; it requires meeting specific legal criteria.
Clinical wastes in hospitals are to be disposed in which colour bags
1) Yellow
2) Black
3) Green
4) Red
Community Dentistry
Answer: 1
1) Yellow: This is often used for isolation wastes, such as those from
patients with a communicable disease or from the isolation ward. It may also be
used for trace chemotherapy waste.
2) Black: Typically used for non-infectious waste that is not recyclable, such
as general waste from hospital areas not directly involved in patient care.
3) Green: This is commonly used for anatomical waste, which includes human
tissues, organs, body parts, and animal carcasses used in research or treatment.
4) Red: As mentioned, is used for infectious or biohazardous waste that poses a
risk of infection or disease transmission.
COLOR CODING FOR HOSPITAL WASTE
Color
Waste type
Examples
Yellow
Infectious clinical waste
Body fluids, medicines,
clinical lab waste, and pharmaceutical waste
Red
Contaminated waste
Disposable items like
catheters, syringes, and urine bags
White or translucent
Sharps waste
Needles, scalpels, and blades
Blue
Medical glassware waste
Broken, discarded, and
contaminated glass
Purple
Cytotoxic and cytostatic
waste
Materials contaminated with
cytotoxic and cytostatic drugs
Yellow and black/tiger stripe
Offensive/hygiene waste
Nappies, sanitary waste, and
colostomy bags
Which of the following factors are considered for prescribing fluoride tablets for a child
1) Age and weight of the child
2) Age of child and fluoride content of water
3) Age of the child only
4) None of the above
Community Dentistry
Answer: 2
Recommended Doses of Fluoride Tablets
For Children Aged 6 Months to 4 Years:
Liquid drops are typically prescribed in doses of 0.125, 0.25, and 0.5
mg of fluoride ion.
For Children Aged 4 Years and Older:
Chewable tablets or lozenges are recommended, usually at doses of 0.5 mg
to 1 mg of fluoride ion.
Adjustments Based on Water Fluoride Levels:
Doses may be adjusted based on the fluoride content in the child's
drinking water to ensure adequate protection against dental caries.
Duration of Supplementation:
Fluoride supplementation is generally continued until the child reaches
16 years of age, depending on their fluoride exposure and dental health
status.