Thursday, 23 June 2016

Firearms

Match the following firearms with their characteristics & choose the best combination

A
Choke bore
i)
Distal 7-10 cm of the barrel is narrow
B
Paradox gun
ii)
A small portion of their bore near the muzzle end is rifled
C
Musket
iii)
Has a long forestock & usually takes a bayonet
D
Carbine
iv)
A short barreled rifle


v)
Entire barrel from breech to muzzle is of the same diameter.

                     1.     ABCD=i,ii,iii,iv
                     2.    ABCD=i,ii,v,iii
                     3.   ABCD=v,i,iv,ii
                     4.   ABCD=iv,iii,ii,i.


Explanation:
 Choke bore: distal 7 - 10 cm of the barrel is narrow.



  Paradox gun: A small portion of their bore near the muzzle end is rifled.

  


Musket: Has a long forestock & usually takes a bayonet.




  Carbine: A short barreled rifle.



Cylinder bore: Entire barrel from breech to muzzle is of the same diameter.

Tuesday, 21 June 2016

ANDHRA PRADESH & TELANGANA MEDICAL PG ENTRANCE FORENSIC MEDICINE QUESTIONS - 2016



1. All are true about abrasion except
    1.  patterned abrasion are produced when force is applied at right angle to the surface 
         of the skin
    2. “teeth bite marks” is an example of pressure abrasion
    3.  abrasions generally heal from centre
    4.  abrasions usually involve the superficial layers of epidermis only.



2. 
Match the following firearms with their characteristics & choose the best combination

A
Choke bore
i)
Distal 7-10 cm of the barrel is narrow
B
Paradox gun
ii)
A small portion of their bore near the muzzle end is rifled
C
Musket
iii)
Has a long forestock & usually takes a bayonet
D
Carbine
iv)
A short barreled rifle


v)
Entire barrel from breech to muzzle is of the same diameter.

                     1.     ABCD=i,ii,iii,iv
                     2.    ABCD=i,ii,v,iii
                     3.   ABCD=v,i,iv,ii
                     4.   ABCD=iv,iii,ii,i.

3. All are temperature regulating mechanisms activated by cold except 
     1. increased voluntary activity
     2. sweating
     3. cutaneous vasoconstriction
     4. horripilation 


4.
 
  what is being done in the image
  (choose the correct answer)
    1.   Determining eustacian tube patency
    2. Testing vestibule ocular reflex by injecting cold water
    3. Politzerization (ventilation of middle ear in children who cannot perform valsalva maneuver)
    4. Syringing of the ear in a patient with CSOM & Meningitis.


5. Out of the following, which bite is least responsible for neurotoxicity
     1. Viper
     2. Krait
     3. Scorpion
     4. Cobra.

6. 

       This is plain CT of a male who sustained injury with baseball bat. Which of the following
       conditions are TRUE regarding this condition
            P) middle meningeal artery is commonly involved
            Q) usually occurs several weeks after trivial injury, often forgotten
            R) lucid interval is classical but seen in only 1/5 to 1/3 pts.
            S) may be associate with Hutchinson’s pupil
        
           1. Only P,R,S correct                        
           2. Only Q,R,S correct
           3. P,Q,R,S all correct                         
           4. Only R,S correct

7. As per Consumer Protection Act in India, compensation claims entertained by National
    commission are in the range of Rs
    1.    20-60 lakhs
    2.   60-100 lakhs
    3.  More than 100 lakhs
    4.   1-20 lakhs.

8. The following are the complications of massive transfusion except?
     1. Coagulopathy
     2. Hyperthermia
     3. Hypocalcemia
     4. Hyperkalemia.

9. Which of the following tests not done in evaluation of male infertility?
     1.      Huhner’s test
     2.   Miller-Kuzrok test
     3.   Zona free Hamster egg penetration test
     4.    Marshall & Bounney’s test.

10. 
   
       What is this sign called
        1. Trousseau’s sign
        2.  Troissier’s sign
        3. Chvostek’s sign
        4. Lhermitte’s sign.

11. Extract of seeds of which plant when injected under the skin of animals, produces symptoms
      resembling those of viperine bite
       1. Croton tigilium
       2.  Semecarpus anacardium
       3. Calotropis
       4.  Abrus precatorius.

12. Durham’s rule & Curren’s rule are concerned with
       1.Civil responsibility of sane
       2.Civil responsibility of insane
       3. Criminal responsibility of sane
       4.Criminal responsibility of insane.

13. Intentionally administering medication to cause the patient’s death when patient is competent 
      to consent but did not. This is the definition of
             1.       Voluntary active euthanasia
             2.       Physician assisted suicide
             3.       Involuntary active euthanasia 
             4.       Passive euthanasia.

Friday, 4 December 2015

Mr.X shot mr.Y with shotgun, but Mr.Y got a small injury on thigh, and mild bleeding which stopped spontaneously. Bt still Mr.Y filed case against mr.X. What will be the IPC for penalty to Mr.X?

A. 302 IPC
B. 304 IPC
C. 324 IPC
D. 326 IPC.


Answer: Option C. 324 IPC.

                                        

Explanation:
302 IPC: Punishment for murder.—Whoever commits murder shall be punished with death, or [imprisonment for life], and shall also be liable to fine.

304 IPC: Punishment for culpable homicide not amounting to murder.—Whoever commits culpable homicide not amounting to murder shall be punished with 1[imprisonment for life], or imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine, if the act by which the death is caused is done with the intention of causing death, or of causing such bodily injury as is likely to cause death, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, or with fine, or with both, if the act is done with the knowledge that it is likely to cause death, but without any intention to cause death, or to cause such bodily injury as is likely to cause death.

324 IPC:  Voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons or means.—Whoever, except in the case provided for by section 334, volun­tarily causes hurt by means of any instrument for shooting, stab­bing or cutting, or any instrument which, used as weapon of offence, is likely to cause death, or by means of fire or any heated substance, or by means of any poison or any corrosive substance, or by means of any explosive substance or by means of any substance which it is deleterious to the human body to in­hale, to swallow, or to receive into the blood, or by means of any animal, shall be punished with imprisonment of either de­scription for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.

326 IPC:  Voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means—Whoever, except in the case provided for by section 335, voluntarily causes grievous hurt by means of any instrument for shooting, stabbing or cutting, or any instrument which, used as a weapon of offence, is likely to cause death, or by means of fire or any heated substance, or by means of any poison or any corrosive substance, or by means of any explosive substance, or by means of any substance which it is deleterious to the human body to inhale, to swallow, or to re­ceive into the blood, or by means of any animal, shall be pun­ished with 1[imprisonment for life], or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.


Note: In this case shot gun (dangerous weapon used for shooting) caused small injury with mild bleeding (hurt, not grievous in nature). So, correct answer is 324 IPC.

Thursday, 6 August 2015

Atavism is resemblance of features to

A) Mother
B) Father
C) Neighbour
D) Grandfather.



Answer: D) Grandfather.

                                             

Wednesday, 1 July 2015

Arsonists are

   A. persons using white P4 for maliciously setting fire
     B. Person using  red P4 as abortion stick
     C. Person who can tolerate high doses of P4
         after taking P4 in low doses at frequent
          intervals

     D. Persons using it as cattle poison.

Answer A. persons using white P4 for maliciously setting fire.

Explanation
           
- Arson is the crime of intentionally and maliciously setting fire to buildings, wildland areas,
  dumpsters, vehicles or other property with the intent to cause damage. A person who commits 
  this crime is called an arsonist.
- Arsonists use accelerants (such as gasoline or kerosene or white phosphorus) to ignite, propel,
  and directionalize fires.
For arson, white P4 covered with dung or wet cloth is thrown on huts. When the covering 
   becomes dry, the roof catches for arson, white P4 covered with dung or wet cloth is thrown 
   on huts. When the covering becomes dry, the roof catches fire.

Wednesday, 29 April 2015

Conception of female due to deposition of semen on the vulva, without penetration of vagina is called

  A) Super foetation
    B) Super fecundation
    C) Fecundation ab extra
    D) Sub fecundation. 

Answer: C) Fecundation ab extra

Explanation
SUPER FOETATION: 
- Fertilisation of a second ovum in a woman who is already pregnant.
- Ovulation may occur during first trimester of pregnancy until decidua vera comes into 
   apposition with decidua reflexa and decidual cavity gets obliterated.
- Fertilisation of newly released ovum may occur following coitus.

SUPER FECUNDATION:
- Fertilisation of two ova which have been discharged from ovary at the same period by 
   two separate acts of coitus committed at short intervals.


FECUNDATION AB EXTRA:

- Conception of female due to deposition of semen on the vulva, without penetration of 
  vagina by the penis.
- The insemination occurring due to passage of spermatozoa from external genitalia to the uterus. 
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Thursday, 19 March 2015

AP PG ENTRANCE FORENSIC MEDICINE & TOXICOLOGY QUESTIONS & ANSWERS, 2015.


1. In Hanging, the tension which is required on the ligature to block the trachea is
    A. 20 Kgs
    B. 2 Kgs
    C. 5 Kgs
    D. 15 Kgs.


Answer: D. 15 Kgs.



2. Which of the following is NOT used as a chemical warfare agent
    A. Tabun
    B. Taurine
    C. Sarin
    D. Cyclosarin.


Answer: B. Taurine.



3. Which is false about Informed consent
    A. All information must be given regarding treatment options
    B. All disclosures must be in patients own language.
    C. All information must be given, except expected complications, as the patient may get
        frightened
    D. Information must be given, regarding any treatment options better than the treatment
         option being provided.


Answer:  C. All information must be given, except expected complications, as the patient
                    may get frightened.



4. Scatalogia is
    A. Obscene telephone calls to carry out sexual provocative conversation
    B. Falling in love with an object made by him
    C. Sexual excitement obtained by using obscene language
    D. Self love which may or may not include genital excitation.


Answer: A. Obscene telephone calls to carry out sexual provocative conversation.



5. Abraded collar in gunshot injuries indicates
    A. Distance of firing
    B. Velocity of firing
    C. Type of projectile
    D. Direction of firing.


Answer: D. Direction of firing.



6. Which of the following is TRUE regarding Human hair
     A. Hair changes are identical in scalds and burns
     B. ABO group can be determined from a single hair bulb from any part of the body
     C. Barr bodies present in the cortex layer of hair shaft help to determine XX genotype
     D. Roots of hair from adults, in contrast to children which dissolve very rapidly in a
          solution of caustic potash.


Answer: B. ABO group can be determined from a single hair bulb from any part of the body.

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