A) It is a self limiting condition B) Most commonly seen in the age group 8 - 10 years C) Palpable purpura is seen D) IgM antibodies are present Answer (Select an option above to get the answer):
A) Ipsilateral corticospinal tract involvement is present B) Contralateral flaccid paralysis is present C) There is no sensory loss D) Flexor planter reflexes are noticed Answer (Select an option above to get the answer):
A) Position B) Pain and Temperature C) Vibration D) Touch Answer (Select an option above to get the answer):
(Single Best Answer) Question 169: In a group of patients presenting to a hospital emergency with abdominal pain, 30% of patients have acute appendicitis, 70% of patients with appendicitis have a temperature greater than 37.5°C and 40% of patients without appendicitis have a temperature greater than 37.5°C. Considering these findings, which of the following statements is correct ?
A) The sensitivity of temperature greater than 37.5°C as a marker for appendicitis is 21/49 B) The specificity of temperature greater than 37.5°C as a marker for appendicitis is 42/70 C) The positive predictive value of temperature greater than 37.5°C as marker for appendicitis is 21/30 D) The specificity of the test will depend upon the prevalence of appendicitis in the population to which it is applied Answer (Select an option above to get the answer):
(Single Best Answer) Question 170: The number of malaria cases reported during the last 10 years in a town are given below: 250,320,190,300,5000,100,260,350,320& 160. The epidemiologist wants to find out the average number of malaria cases reported in that town during the last 10 years. The most appropriate measure of average for this data will be ?
A) Arithmetic mean B) Mode C) Median D) Geometric mean Answer (Select an option above to get the answer):