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Module 5

NCDs & Comprehensive Primary Health Care

BP, diabetes, cancer screening, mental health, elderly care and first aid

Lessons

fact_check1. Population enumeration and CBACList every family · CBAC score · Mobilise for screeningchevron_rightmonitor_heart2. High BP and diabetesSilent diseases · Medicines every day · Healthy lifestyle · Emergency signschevron_righthealth_and_safety3. Common cancers: oral, breast, cervicalOral cancer · Breast cancer · Cervical cancerchevron_rightpsychology4. Mental health and elderly careMental health · Get help · Care for the elderlychevron_rightemergency5. First aid and emergenciesSnake bite · Burns · Bleeding and injuries · Heat stroke and poisoningchevron_right

Quiz

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1. For whom is the CBAC form filled?
  1. All children
  2. All people aged 30 and above
  3. Only pregnant women
  4. Only sick people
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Answer: All people aged 30 and above

CBAC is filled for everyone aged 30 years and above.

2. A person on BP medicine feels fine now. What should they do?
  1. Stop the medicine
  2. Take it only when there is headache
  3. Continue the medicine daily
  4. Take half dose
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Answer: Continue the medicine daily

BP medicines must be continued daily; feeling well means they are working.

3. An ulcer in the mouth for 3 weeks in a tobacco user may be:
  1. Normal
  2. A sign of oral cancer - refer
  3. Due to spicy food only
  4. A vitamin problem only
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Answer: A sign of oral cancer - refer

Ulcer not healing in 2 weeks needs screening for oral cancer.

4. Tele-MANAS mental health helpline number is:
  1. 108
  2. 14416
  3. 1098
  4. 102
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Answer: 14416

Tele-MANAS: 14416, free and available 24x7.

5. First aid for snake bite is:
  1. Cut and suck the wound
  2. Tie a tight rope
  3. Keep the limb still and rush to hospital
  4. Go to a faith healer
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Answer: Keep the limb still and rush to hospital

Keep calm, immobilise the limb, and reach the hospital for anti-snake venom.

6. What is the first aid for a burn?
  1. Apply toothpaste
  2. Cool running water for 20 minutes
  3. Apply oil
  4. Burst the blisters
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Answer: Cool running water for 20 minutes

Cool running water for 20 minutes, then cover with a clean cloth.

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infoFor training ASHA workers. Always follow your ANM, Medical Officer and the latest Government guidelines. In an emergency, call 108.