43. Assertion : An outbreak refers to the sudden increase in the number of cases of a disease
within a specific geographic area.

Statement : An epidemic refers to the constant presence of a disease within a particular
population or geographic area.

(A) Both the assertion and statement are true, and the statement is the correct
explanation of the assertion.

(B) Both the assertion and statement are true, but the statement is not the correct
explanation of the assertion.

(C) The assertion is true, but the statement is false.

(D)_ The assertion is false, but the statement is true.

44. Which of the following are NOT considered to be metabolic risk factors of NCDs?
(^) Raised Blood Pressure (B) Overweight/Obesity
(C) Hyperglycemia (D) All these are correct

45. Medical social workers play an important role in healthcare settings. Which of the following
best describes the primary focus of their work?

(A) Providing medical treatment to patients
(B) Conducting research on medical conditions
(C) Advocating for patient’s rights and access to care

(D) Administering medications to patients

46. Medical social workers assess the psychosocial needs of patients. Which of the following
factors is not typically considered as part of a psychosocial assessment?

(ಹ) Cultural background (B) Family support system

(C) Genetic predisposition (D) Economic resources

47. An individual care plan in medical social work is :
(A) Adocument that outlines the medical diagnosis of a patient.
(B) A legal document that provides consent for medical treatment.
(C) Acomprehensive plan that addresses the unique needs of a patient.

(D) A financial plan that covers the cost of medical treatment.

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