👉Choose the correct answer for these questions.
1. The virus causing COVID-19 infection is called as:
a. MERS-CoV-1
b. Hantavirus
c. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
d. SARS-CoV-2
e. Adenovirus
ANSWER: D
2. Corona virus is a:
a. Single stranded RNA virus
b. Double stranded RNA virus
c. Single stranded DNA virus
d. Double stranded DNA virus
e. None of the above
ANSWER: D
3. Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) are caused by similar viral species as COVID-19
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
4. The most common set of symptoms of COVID-19 are
a. Fever, Shortness of breath and Malaise
b. Fever, Nasal Congestion and Headache
c. Fever, Dry Cough and Tiredness
d. Fever, Nasal Congestion, and aches
e. Fever, Dry Cough and Shortness of breath
ANSWER: C
5. COVID-19 treatment guidelines have been developed for healthcare professionals working at hospitals in Nepal.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
6. The minimum concentration of alcohol in hand sanitizers to kill the virus
should be:
a. 30%
b. 40%
c. 60%
d. 70%
e. 20%
ANSWER: D
7. According to current evidence, the “commonest” mode of transmission of COVID-19 infection is
a. Physical contact
b. Respiratory droplets
c. Feco-oral contamination
d. Fomites
e. Sexual transmission
ANSWER: B
8. Preferred method of hand hygiene to reduce COVID-19 transmission is:
a. Hand rub with soap and water for 20 secs
b. Hand rub with water for 20 secs.
c. Hand rub with any bleach sanitizer for 20 secs
d. Hand rub with bleach for 20 secs
e. None of the above
ANSWER: A
9. WHO recommended self-isolation period for COVID-19 is:
a. 7 days
b. 10 days
c. 14 days
d. 21days
e. More than 21 days
ANSWER: C
10. Which of the following is recommended by the WHO for isolation of a patient with confirmed case of COVID-19 infection?
a. Airborne infection isolation room with exhaust.
b. Airborne infection isolation room without exhaust
c. Airborne infection isolation room with positive pressure ventilation
d. Home isolation
e. Home quarantine
ANSWER: A
11. In Nepal, for Physician/Staff running the fever/screening clinics the PPEs
recommended does not include:
a. Gloves
b. Water resistant /standard gowns
c. Surgical Mask
d. Goggles or visor
e. Respirator N95
ANSWER: E
12. Most effective mask for preventing corona infection would be:
a. Cotton face mask
b. Surgical mask
c. N-95 face mask
d. Cloth mask
e. Plastic lined mask
ANSWER: C
13. There are specific drugs available to treat corona virus infection.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
14. Antibiotics can cure corona virus infection.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
15. Convalescent plasma therapy can be used in treating corona infections.
a. Yes
b. No
ANSWER: Yes
16. Betahistine shows promise in treating corona virus infection.
a. Yes
b. No
ANSWER: No
17. Remdesvir is a new antiviral drug still in clinical trials for corona virus treatment.
a. Yes
b. No
ANSWER: Yes
18. Ibuprofen is recommended as an anti-inflammatory agent in COVID-19.
a. Yes
b. No
ANSWER: No
19. In COVID-19 infection, an estimated proportion of people who recovered without need of hospital stay are:
a. 90%
b. 80%
c. 70%
d. 60%
e. 50 %
ANSWER: B
20. “Self -isolation” in COVID-19 infection means:
a. Restricting activities or separating oneself by those who are “Not” ill themselves but may have been “exposed” to COVID-19
b. Persons with COVID-19 symptoms stays at home and does not go to work, school or public places.
c. Being physically apart and keeping at least “1-metre distance” from others
d. Restricting activities or separating people who are not ill themselves and may have been exposed to COVID-19 at ‘health facilities”
e. Restricting activities or separating people who are ill at health facilities
ANSWER: B
21. Recommended test for early case detection of COVID-19 infection is:
a. Rapid diagnostic test
b. Molecular test (PCR)
c. Virus isolation
d. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
e. Flow Cytometry
ANSWER: B
22. Corona virus can survive up to 72 hours in:
a. Cardboard and paper
b. Clothes
c. Copper and aluminium
d. Plastics and stainless steel
e. Rubber
ANSWER: D
23. Thermal scanners are used to detect raised temperature from:
a. Corona virus subtypes infections
b. COVID-19 infection
c. Any viral infections
d. Any infection
e. Elevated temperature from any cause
ANSWER: E
24. Live COVID-19 map is used to:
a. Updated estimate of average geographic spread
b. Updated estimate of geographic spread by country
c. Updated estimated curated list of cases
d. Update on PCR confirmed cases of COVID-19
e. Trace contacts
ANSWER: B
25. In your opinion, the best method to control COVID-19 infection is to:
a. Increase hospital facilities for corona cases treatment
b. Seal international borders
c. Draft legislation for control
d. Increase laboratory diagnostic facilities
e. Community mitigation
26. Can COVID-19 be transmitted from a person who has no symptoms?
Yes
No
ANSWER: Yes
27. An important measure for protecting oneself from COVID-19 is:
a. Regular hand hygiene and avoiding crowded places
b. Visiting local markets regularly
c. Frequently visiting health facilities
d. Touching eyes, nose and mouth with handkerchief.
e. Regular exercise and Yoga
ANSWER: A
28. Which of the following individuals has the highest risk of mortality from COVID19?
a. A preschool toddler
b. A 30-year-old salesman
c. A healthy 75-year-old who exercises regularly
d. An 80-year-old suffering from diabetes and hypertension
e. A 52-year-old actor who has type 2 diabetes
ANSWER: D
29. The R number refers to:
a. Average number of people in a city who will be killed by COVID-19
b. The number of people in a country who will die from COVID-19
c. The average number of people who can be infected by one infected person
d. The number of people who have severe COVID-19 infection
e. The average number of people who are asymptomatic but are suffering from COVID 19
ANSWER: C
30. The homeopathic medicine Arsenicum album 30C can effectively prevent COVID-19.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
31. How much distance should two persons be apart to maintain social distancing according to WHO?
a. 6 feet
b. 4.5 feet
c. 3 feet
d. 4 feet
e. 1 foot
ANSWER: C
