COPD Risk Factors Quiz

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Why did Awadhesh have to seek medical checkup at a government hospital?

Government hospitals have better medical facilities

He was not aware of private clinics

Financial constraints prevented him from going to a private clinic (correct)

He preferred government hospitals for ethical reasons

What led to Awadhesh developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?

Genetic predisposition

Lack of medical facilities in Carakun

Occupational exposure to dust (correct)

Tobacco smoking

What was the physician's advice to Awadhesh during his OPD visit?

To go for a tuberculin skin test, other scans and X-rays (correct)

To undergo surgery at the government hospital

To seek treatment at a private clinic

To immediately get admitted to the hospital

What was the main issue faced by Awadhesh in accessing medical care?

Lack of awareness about government insurance schemes Signup and view all the answers

Why did Awadhesh have to wait for four hours to see the physician in the OPD?

High patient load at the government hospital Signup and view all the answers

What challenges did Awadhesh face in meeting his family's expenses?

Awadhesh's daily wage of Rs. 300 was not enough to cover both his medical and ration expenses for his family of six. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Awadhesh seek medical checkup at a government hospital?

Awadhesh, being illiterate and ignorant about government insurance schemes, had no medical cover and hence had to seek medical checkup at a government hospital. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main issue faced by Awadhesh in accessing medical care?

Awadhesh faced the main issue of not having medical cover due to illiteracy and ignorance about government insurance schemes. Signup and view all the answers

What was the physician's advice to Awadhesh during his OPD visit?

The physician advised Awadhesh to go for a tuberculin skin test, other scans, X-rays, and a surgical biopsy at a private clinic called Makowen Labs. Signup and view all the answers

What led to Awadhesh developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?

Awadhesh developed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease due to occupational exposure to dust as a sweeper, which led to an obstructive pattern among sweepers. Signup and view all the answers