INTERVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR CLINICAL OFFICER
Summary of Key Points:
Trans-esophageal Atresia:
- Investigations at dispensary level: Physical examination (difficulty swallowing, frothy bubbles) and X-ray with contrast.
- Management: Avoid oral feeding, insert nasogastric tube, immediate referral for surgical repair.
Organophosphate Poisoning:
- Clinical features:
- Muscarinic effects (SLUDGE syndrome: Salivation, Lacrimation, Urination, Defecation, Gastric upset, Emesis).
- Nicotinic effects (muscle weakness, fasciculations).
- CNS effects (anxiety, convulsions, coma).
- Clinical features:
Pyelonephritis:
- Management:
- Antibiotics (e.g., ciprofloxacin, amoxicillin-clavulanate).
- Pain relief (paracetamol/ibuprofen).
- Hydration and monitoring. Severe cases may require hospitalization.
- Management:
Hydrocele:
- Aspiration not recommended due to: High recurrence rate, infection risk. Surgical repair (hydrocelectomy) is preferred.
Interview Questions:
- Self-introduction: Include education background (e.g., diploma in medical laboratory technology), experience, and passion for patient care.
- Definitions:
- Nosocomial infection: Hospital-acquired (e.g., MRSA).
- Communicable disease: Transmissible (e.g., TB, HIV).
- Endemic disease: Geographically consistent (e.g., malaria).
- Causes of wrong diagnoses: Incomplete history, misinterpreted tests, inadequate examination, diagnostic errors, poor communication.
- Work challenges: Adapting to new protocols and workflows.
- Duties of a Clinical Officer: Patient examination, diagnosis, treatment, referral, education, and record-keeping.
Additional Notes:
- Ensure thorough preparation for both scenario-based and oral interview questions.
- Emphasize practical knowledge (e.g., investigations, management steps) and soft skills (e.g., communication, adaptability).
- Highlight the importance of patient safety and evidence-based practice in responses.
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