Test Papers / Previous Question Papers of Indira Gandhi National Open University MPA006 Disaster Medicine December 2006

Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management (PGDDM)
Term-End Examination

MPA006: Disaster Medicine

Time: 2 hours
Maximum Marks: 50

Note: Answer any five questions in 400 words each from the following questions given in Section I and Section II, selecting atleast two questions out of each section. All questions carry equal marks.

SECTION I

1. Discuss the meaning and importance of disaster medicine. Briefly describe its components. (10)

2. Describe the epidemiological methods used in measuring and describing the causes and consequences of disasters. (10)

3. Education and training can be imparted in various forms to enable the people to cope with disasters. Explain. (10)

4. Explain materials management. (10)

5. Write short notes on the following preventive measures in 200 words each:
(a) Hygiene and Sanitation (5)
(b) Safe drinking water (5)

SECTION II

6. Explain the process of site triage in disaster site management. (10)

7. Effective medicine and health response system depends on the preparedness measures taken vis-a-vis different disasters. Explain in light of diasters namely earthquake and cyclone. (10)

8. Briefly explain the components of follow-up activities in psycological rehabilitation of disaster affected people. (10)

9. Describe the procedures of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation. (10)

10. Write short notes on each of the following in 200 words each:
(a) Role of Internet in disaster management. (5)
(b) Satellite Telephone Communication System (5)

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