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#1 Community Dentistry

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
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Clinical wastes in hospitals are to be disposed in which colour bags
1) Yellow
2) Black
3) Green
4) Red
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#2 Community Dentistry
The Er-YAG (Erbium-doped Yttrium Aluminium Garnet) laser emits light at a characteristic wavelength of approximately 2.94 \(\mu m\).
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Er-YAG is associated with Wave length

1) 2.90
2) 3.84
3) 6.56
4) 10.06

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#3 Community Dentistry
Stannous fluoride is often favored for adults due to its ability to provide antimicrobial benefits along with its fluoride release, which can help in controlling dental caries and reducing sensitivity. It is commonly found in toothpaste and mouth rinses and is known for its effectiveness in preventing cavities and plaque formation.
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The topical fluoride system preferred for treatment in adults is
1. acidulated phosphate fluoride
2. stannous fluoride
3. sodium fluoride
4. none of the above

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#4 Community Dentistry
The World Health Organization (WHO) index for fluorosis is based on Dean's index, which is a widely used classification system for assessing the severity of dental fluorosis.
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The WHO index for fluorosis is based on
1) Dean"s index
2) Mckay"s index
3) Community fluorosis index
4) Public health fluorosis index
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#5 Community Dentistry

The examination procedure described, where an examiner feels or presses parts of the body with their fingers, is known as palpation. This technique is a key part of a physical examination to assess the texture, size, consistency, location, and tenderness of body organs or structures.
Palpitation refers to a person's subjective sensation of their own heart beat being rapid, pounding, or skipped.
Inspection involves visually examining the body for signs of disease or injury.
Auscultation is the action of listening to sounds from organs (like the heart, lungs, or intestines) with a stethoscope.

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An examination procedure in which an examiner feels or presses the portions of the body with his fingers is termed
1. palpitation
2. inspection
3. auscultation
4. palpation
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#6 Community Dentistry

The generally accepted "certainly lethal dose" range for 70 kg adults, i.e., from 5 to 10 g of sodium fluoride or from 32 to 64 mg fluoride/kg

The concept of a "probably toxic dose" (PTD) is advanced. The PTD, 5.0 mg F/kg, is defined as the dose of ingested fluoride that should trigger immediate therapeutic intervention and hospitalization because of the likelihood of serious toxic consequences. 

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What is lethal dose of fluoride?
1) 32 – 64 F/Kg body wt
2) 8 – 16 F/Kg body wt
3) 5 – 10 F/Kg body wt
4) 16 – 24 F/Kg body wt

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#7 Community Dentistry
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.
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Emancipated minor is
1) Child of divorced parents
2) Minor away from home
3) Both the above
4) None of the above
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#8 Community Dentistry
Dental indices are used to measure the prevalence and severity of dental diseases, such as dental caries and periodontal disease, within a population. They provide a standardized way to quantify dental health and allow for comparisons between different groups.
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Measures for the quantification of dental epidemiological data are collectively known as
1. rates
2. caries activity tests
3. incidence
4. indices
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#9 Community Dentistry

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.
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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
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