This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Community Healthcare, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Which of the following is true about female health worker? 
Select and explain. 
A. Acts at PHC level, B. Covers a population of 5000 population, C. Chlorinates well at regular intervals, D. Makes at least 3 post natal visits for each delivery
B: Covers a population of 5000 population
Answer: B: Covers a population of 5000 population 
Explanation: ANSWER: (B) Covers a population of 5000 populationREF: Park 18th ed p. 809-810Under the multipurpose health worker scheme one health worker male and one health worker female are posted at each sub-centre, and are expected to cover a population of 5000.Female health worker makes at least 2 post natal visits.Chlorinating the wells is function of the male health worker.