UPSC CMS 2020 Surgery, Gynaecology & Obstetrics Paper 2 Question Paper (22-Oct-2020)

Question 1

Indications for fasciotomy in compartment syndrome include all EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Palpable distal pulses

Answer

Distal sensory disturbance

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Compartment pressure > 30 mm Hg

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Pain on passive movement of affected muscles

Question 2

Which one of the following statements is NOT correct regarding Necrotising Soft Tissue infections?

Accepted Answer

They are monomicrobial in nature

Answer

Crepitus, skin blistering and focal skin gangrene are typical presenting features

Answer

Treatment consists of wide local excision and appropriate antibiotics

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Tissue biopsy is required for culture and diagnosis

Question 3

Which type of surgery is laparoscopic cholecystectomy classified as?

Accepted Answer

Clean contaminated

Answer

Clean

Answer

Contaminated

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Dirty

Question 4

A 22-year female has presented with a history of malaise, cough, alternating constipation and diarrhoea with intermittent abdominal pain for last 6 months. She also complains of abdominal distension for last 2 days. On examination her abdomen has a doughy feel along with an ill defined mass over the right lower quadrant. She is most likely suffering from:

Accepted Answer

Ileocaecal tuberculosis

Answer

Appendicular lump

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Carcinoma caecum

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Ovarian mass

Question 5

Consider the following statements regarding needle stick injuries:
1. Injured part should be washed under running water
2. Dominant index finger is the commonest site for needle stick injury
3. All needle stick injuries should be reported
4. Hepatitis/HIV testing should be done after needle stick injury
Which of the statements given above are correct?

Accepted Answer

1, 3 and 4

Answer

1, 2 and 4

Answer

1, 2 and 3

Answer

2, 3 and 4