Kerala PSC Staff Nurse Grade II Solved Paper - Exam Held on 03-02-2018

STAFF NURSE GRADE II

Medical Education

Exam Held on 03-02-2018

Kerala PSC Solved Paper | Year: 2018

1. Who made the following statement in the Constituent Assembly during the Assembly
Debates ?
“The first task of this Assembly is to free India through a new Constitution, to feed the starving people, and to clothe the naked masses, and to give every Indian the fullest opportunity to develop himself according to his capacity.”
[A] Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
[B] Dr. Rajendra Prasad
[C] K.T. Shah
[D] Jawaharlal Nehru
Correct Answer: [D]

2. On __________ Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the permanent Chairman of the
Constituent Assembly?
[A] 9 December 1946
[B] 11 December 1946
[C] 9 June 1947
[D] 20 June 1947
Correct Answer: [B]

3. Which Article of Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability?
[A] Article 23
[B] Article 65
[C] Article 17
[D] Article 124
Correct Answer: [C]

4. The 73rd and 74th Amendments to the Indian Constitution were related with __________.
[A] Creation of Local Government Institutions
[B] Judicial Review
[C] Unprecedented powers to the Parliament
[D] President’s rule in the states
Correct Answer: [A]

5. Name the programme launched by the Department of Women and Child Development,
MHRD in 1988 to boost up women’s health, education and political participation.
[A] National Policy for Empowerment of Women
[B] National Perspective Plan for Women
[C] Swa-Shakti
[D] Swayamsiddha
Correct Answer: [B]

6. Which British missionary established an English school at Mattancheri with the financial
assistance from Cochin Government in the year 1818 ?
[A] Edward Brennen
[B] Bailey
[C] J. Dawson
[D] Joseph Fenn
Correct Answer: [C]

7. Which social reformer of Kerala authored a book titled “Pracheena Malayalam” ?
[A] Narayana Guru
[B] Sahodaran Ayyappan
[C] Kumara Guru
[D] Chattambi Swamikal
Correct Answer: [D]

8. “Awake, remember the Lord Almighty,
Get up at once and fight injustice”.
Which social reform organization of 20th century Kerala put forth the above slogan ?
[A] Yogakshema Sabha
[B] Atmavidya Sangham
[C] PRDS
[D] Sahodara Prasthanam
Correct Answer: [B]

9. Who among the following literary figure of 19th century Kerala wrote a drama titled
Ebraikutty ?
[A] Kerala Varma Valiya Koyil Tampuran
[B] M.C. Joseph
[C] George Varghese
[D] Kandathil Varghese Mappila
Correct Answer: [D]

10. __________ is considered as the “father of political movements in modern Thiruvithamkur”.
[A] K.P. Karuppan
[B] G.P. Pillai
[C] Dr. Palpu
[D] T.K. Madhavan
Correct Answer: [B]

11. In which year A.V. Kuttimalu Amma was elected to the Madras Legislative Assembly for the
first time ?
[A] 1937
[B] 1940
[C] 1941
[D] 1943
Correct Answer: [A]

12. Vivekodayam : SNDP Yogam, Unni Nambutiri : __________.
[A] Yogakshema Sabha
[B] Samatwa Samajam
[C] Sahodar Prasthanam
[D] PRDS
Correct Answer: [A]

13. Who among the following women social reformer and activist of 20th century Kerala actively
participated in the Paliyam Satyagraha of 1947 ?
[A] Akkamma Cheriyan
[B] Anna Chandi
[C] Kamalambal
[D] Arya Pallam
Correct Answer: [D]

14. Match the following with the help of the CODES given below :
[A] Katora Kutaram (i) C. Krishnan
[B] Deepika (ii) Vagbhatananda
[C] Abhinava Keralam (iii) Vakkom Maulavi
[D] Mithavadi (iv) Makhti Thangal
Codes :
[A] (a-i) (b-ii) (c-iii) (d-iv)
[B] (a-ii) (b-i) (c-iv) (d-iii)
[C] (a-iv) (b-iii) (c-ii) (d-i)
[D] (a-iii) (b-iv) (c-i) (d-ii)
Correct Answer: [C]

15. Chronologically arrange the following events of Kerala history and select the answer using the CODES given below :
(1) Ezhava Memorial
(2) Malayalee Memorial
(3) Nivarthana Agitation
(4) Kallumala Samaram
Codes :
[A] (1) (3) (2) (4)
[B] (4) (2) (3) (1)
[C] (2) (1) (4) (3)
[D] (3) (4) (1) (2)
Correct Answer: [C]

16. Name the intercontinental ballistic missile successfully launched by North Korea on 4th July 2017 that added a new dimension to the crisis between USA and North Korea :
[A] Hwasong - 14
[B] Pugkusong - 2
[C] Taepodong - 1
[D] Kumsong - 3
Correct Answer: [A]

17. Which poet and lyricist of Kerala has been chosen for the Mahakavi P. Kunhiraman Nair Poetry Award for the year 2017 ?
[A] B.K. Harinarayanan
[B] Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri
[C] Rafeeq Ahamed
[D] P.M. Harinarayanan
Correct Answer: [C]

18. Expand LPSC.
[A] Liquefied Petroleum Supply Chain
[B] Liquefied Petroleum Systems Centre
[C] Liquid Propulsion Service Centre
[D] Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre
Correct Answer: [D]

19. Libreville is the capital city of __________.
[A] Madagascar
[B] Gabonese Republic
[C] Gambia
[D] Republic of Mali
Correct Answer: [B]

20. Who is the winner of Wimbledon Grand Slam Tennis Tournament (Women’s Singles) for the year 2017 ?
[A] Garbine Muguruza
[B] Venus Williams
[C] Simona Halep
[D] Victoria Azarenka
Correct Answer: [A]

21. Which compound is known as inorganic benzene ?
[A] borax
[B] diborane
[C] borazine
[D] boric acid
Correct Answer: [C]

22. The designation of an orbital with n=4 and l=2 is :
[A] 4d
[B] 4s
[C] 4p
[D] 4f
Correct Answer: [A]

23. The element with highest electronegativity is :
[A] chlorine
[B] bromine
[C] iodine
[D] fluorine
Correct Answer: [D]

24. Which of the following is not an antibiotic ?
[A] tetracycline
[B] ranitidine
[C] ofloxacin
[D] penicillin
Correct Answer: [B]

25. Rosenmund’s reduction of an acid chloride gives :
[A] an ester
[B] an alcohol
[C] an aldehyde
[D] a hydrocarbon
Correct Answer: [C]

26. The energy gap between the valence band and conduction band for a material is above 6 eV. The material is __________.
[A] super conductor
[B] an insulator
[C] a dopped semiconductor
[D] a conductor
Correct Answer: [B]

27. Radius of first orbit of hydrogen atom is 0.53 Å. So the radius of the second orbit will be __________.
[A] 2.12 Å
[B] 4.77 Å
[C] 1.06 Å
[D] 0.27Å
Correct Answer: [A]

28. The work done in moving a charge ‘q’ on an equipotential surface is __________.
[A] infinity
[B] 0
[C] q/2
[D] 2q
Correct Answer: [B]

29. When light of suitable frequency falls on certain metal surfaces, electrons are emitted from it.
This phenomenon is known as __________.
[A] Meissner effect
[B] Zeeman effect
[C] Total internal reflection
[D] Photoelectric effect
Correct Answer: [D]

30. The core of the transformer is laminated to __________.
[A] Increase the magnetic flux linked with it
[B] Increase the flux leakage
[C] Reduce the power loss due to eddy current
[D] Reduce the hysteresis loss
Correct Answer: [C]

31. Haemoglobin has maximum affinity for :
[A] CO
[B] CO2
[C] O2
[D] NH3
Correct Answer: [A]

32. Heart beat is initiated by :
[A] AV - Node
[B] Purkinjee Fibres
[C] SA - Node
[D] Bundle of His
Correct Answer: [C]

33. Neurotransmitter between neuron and muscle cell is :
[A] Serotonine
[B] Acetylcholine
[C] Dopamine
[D] Endorphin
Correct Answer: [B]

34. The Rods and Cones of the eye retinal layer are modified :
[A] Unipolar neurons
[B] Multi polar neurons
[C] Bipolar neurons
[D] None
Correct Answer: [C]

35. Malpighian body is constituted by :
[A] Glomarulus only
[B] Glomerulus and efferent-vessel
[C] Glomerulus and afferent vessel
[D] Glomerulus and Bowman’s capsule
Correct Answer: [D]

36. Biological product, alpha-1 - antitrypsin is used for the treatment of which of the following diseases :
[A] Cancer
[B] Emphysema
[C] Cystic fibrosis
[D] Phenyl Ketone Urea
Correct Answer: [B]

37. The scientific name of ‘Aswgandha’ is :
[A] Withania somnifera
[B] Asparagus racemosus
[C] Woodfordia fruticosa
[D] Adhatoda vasica
Correct Answer: [A]

38. The head quarters of Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology is :
[A] Pune
[B] Hyderabad
[C] Delhi
[D] Mumbai
Correct Answer: [B]

39. The technique of Polymerase Chain Reaction was developed by :
[A] Maxem and Gilbert
[B] Sanger
[C] Francis Crick
[D] Kary Mullis
Correct Answer: [D]

40. Which among the following artificial insemination technology is used for the improvement
of cattle population ?
[A] ICSI
[B] GIFT
[C] MOET
[D] ZIFT
Correct Answer: [C]

41. Which of the following is not a part of portal vein ?
[A] Splenic vein
[B] Hepatic vein
[C] Gastric vein
[D] Cystic vein
Correct Answer: [B]

42. A form of self-evaluation that help nurse judge personal performance and make judgment about standards of practice :
[A] Repression
[B] Recollection
[C] Regression
[D] Reflection
Correct Answer: [D]

43. The point at which the chlorine demand of water is fully met is called :
[A] disinfection point
[B] break point
[C] saturation point
[D] free point
Correct Answer: [B]

44. The conflict carried by individuals not for themselves but for an ideal :
[A] positive conflict
[B] direct conflict
[C] indirect conflict
[D] class conflict
Correct Answer: [A]

45. Mosquito which breed in dirty and polluted water :
[A] anopheles
[B] culex
[C] aedes
[D] mansonoides
Correct Answer: [B]


46. National program of nutritional support to primary education is also known as :
[A] Special nutrition program
[B] Mid day meal scheme
[C] Mid day meal program
[D] Balawadi nutrition program
Correct Answer: [B]

47. Epidemiological triad excludes :
[A] Host
[B] Agent
[C] Environment
[D] Health
Correct Answer: [D]

48. Injection of diphtheria antitoxin gives :
[A] Active immunity
[B] Passive immunity
[C] Natural immunity
[D] Cellular immunity
Correct Answer: [B]

49. The storage temperature of BCG vaccine :
[A] 2-88C
[B] 8-108C
[C] 10-128C
[D] 6-118C
Correct Answer: [A]

50. A strategy for effective communication where the interviewer validate information from the
client without changing the meaning of statement :
[A] Clarifying
[B] Summarizing
[C] Paraphrasing
[D] Focusing
Correct Answer: [C]

51. Volume of blood pumped by the heart during 1 minute in a normal healthy adult :
[A] 1000 ml/min
[B] 1500 ml/min
[C] 2000 ml/min
[D] 5000 ml/min
Correct Answer: [D]

52. Formula used for converting Celsius scale of temperature to Fahrenheit scale :
[A] (9/5)×C+32
[B] (5/9)×C+32
[C] (9×5/32)−C
[D] (5/9)×C−32
Correct Answer: [A]

53. A physician order, means medication to be given only once at a specified time :
[A] stat order
[B] prn order
[C] single order
[D] standing order
Correct Answer: [C]

54. The site preferred for giving I/M injection for adults and anyone over 7 months old :
[A] Vastus lateralis
[B] Deltoid
[C] Dorso gluteal
[D] Ventro gluteal
Correct Answer: [D]

55. Rising ICP (intra cranial pressure) is accompanied by :
[A] Tachycardia and Hypotension
[B] Bradycardia and Hypotension
[C] Bradycardia and Hypertension
[D] Tachycardia and Hypertension
Correct Answer: [C]

56. A process of redirecting the energy produced by unacceptable desires or activities so that they become acceptable :
[A] Reaction formation
[B] Projection
[C] Identification
[D] Sublimation
Correct Answer: [D]

57. The suitable method to handle an overactive aggressive patient is :
[A] Accepting criticism and verbal attacks without punishment
[B] Firing the person and applying restraints
[C] Avoiding the person and neglect him for a while
[D] Try to cheer up the person and give praise and encouragement
Correct Answer: [A]

58. Recommended protein requirement of an Indian adult :
[A] 1g/kg body Wt
[B] 0.1g/kg body Wt
[C] 2g/kg body Wt
[D] 1.5g/kg body Wt
Correct Answer: [A]

59. Malnutrition comprises of following form except :
[A] Under nutrition
[B] Over nutrition
[C] Imbalance
[D] Micro nutrition
Correct Answer: [D]

60. The ratio for giving external chest compression and breathing in CPR :
[A] 30:2
[B] 15:2
[C] 30:4
[D] 15:4
Correct Answer: [A]

61. First aid for strong acid and alkali poisoning :
[A] Gastric lavage
[B] Tickling back of pharynx by finger
[C] Swallowing concentrated salt solution
[D] Do not induce vomiting
Correct Answer: [D]

62. Approximate weight of the placenta at term :
[A] 1/4th of baby’s wt
[B] 1/6th of baby’s wt
[C] 1/7th of baby’s wt
[D] 1/3rd of baby’s wt
Correct Answer: [B]

63. The part of fetal circulation which becomes fossa ovalis after birth :
[A] Umbilical arteries
[B] Ductus arteriosus
[C] Foramen ovale
[D] Umbilical vein
Correct Answer: [C]

64. Which of the following condition of a pregnant women needs immediate attention ?
[A] Epigastric pain
[B] Pain radiating to back
[C] Cramps
[D] Heart burn
Correct Answer: [A]

65. Which among these is a sign/symptom of impending labour ?
[A] Lightening
[B] Quickening
[C] Braxton hicks contraction
[D] Tightening
Correct Answer: [A]

66. Drug of choice for the management of eclampsia :
[A] Diazepam
[B] Epsolin
[C] Magnesium sulphate
[D] Labetalol
Correct Answer: [C]

67. A nurse in a labour room should do this measure to prevent prolonged labour to a patient :
[A] be with the patient
[B] maintaining partograph
[C] giving oxytocin
[D] assessing maternal and fetal vital signs
Correct Answer: [B]

68. Technique used by a midwife in 2nd stage of labour to facilitate delivery over an intact perineum :
[A] Ironing out
[B] Bearing down effort
[C] Fundal pressure
[D] Episiotomy
Correct Answer: [A]

69. The measure which is done to manage shoulder dystocia :
[A] Burns Marshall Manoeuvre
[B] Lovset Manoeuvre
[C] Mauriceau-Smellie-Viet Manoeuvre
[D] Mac Robert’s Manoeuvre
Correct Answer: [D]

70. The most heat sensitive vaccine which should be stored at −20 C :
[A] DPT vaccine
[B] Hepatitis vaccine
[C] Polio vaccine
[D] Measles vaccine
Correct Answer: [C]

71. The calories provided by 100 ml of breast milk to an infant :
[A] 66
[B] 42
[C] 85
[D] 73
Correct Answer: [A]

72. Apgar scoring done at which time period has more predictive value of neonatal well being ?
[A] 1st min
[B] 10th min
[C] 5th min
[D] 15th min
Correct Answer: [C]

73. Damage of 7th or 8th cervical or thoracic nerve roots leads to :
[A] Facial palsy
[B] Erb’s palsy
[C] Klumpke’s palsy
[D] Bells palsy
Correct Answer: [C]

74. Kangaroo mother care may be continued for low birth weight babies until :
[A] Baby has no sign of hypothermia
[B] Baby has regular breathing
[C] Baby gains weight around 2500g
[D] Baby has no signs of infection and takes feeding
Correct Answer: [C]

75. A child has breath holding spell. What advice will you give the parent to manage the child ?
[A] Give punishment to the child
[B] Protect and pamper the child
[C] Neglect the child during spell
[D] Be tolerant, calm and kind
Correct Answer: [D]

76. Which of the following is used for grading protein energy malnutrition ?
[A] Ballard’s scale
[B] Gomez scale
[C] Bishop scoring
[D] Krammer’s rule
Correct Answer: [B]

77. A patient who takes an antihistamine medication diphenhydramine, what would be the expected side effect of the drug ?
[A] Nervousness
[B] Palpitation
[C] Dry mouth
[D] Tremors
Correct Answer: [C]

78. A patient who is taking beta blockers is monitored for shock. Which manifestation of the shock won’t present to such patient ?
[A] Hypotension
[B] Tachycardia
[C] Oliguria
[D] Altered mental status
Correct Answer: [B]

79. Which of the following statement is correct about malignant tumour ?
[A] Malignant tumour stop dividing prematurely
[B] Malignant tumour invade surrounding cells and tissues
[C] Malignant tumour remains localized
[D] Malignant tumours have defective cell communication
Correct Answer: [B]

80. The cost effective way to prevent spreading of microorganism :
[A] Wearing mask
[B] Wearing gloves
[C] Hand hygiene
[D] Wearing gown
Correct Answer: [C]

81. Ponderal index of term gestational age normal neonate :
[A] >2.5
[B] <2.5
[C] <2
[D] 2
Correct Answer: [A]

82. The immediate action taken by a first aider to rescue a victim of heat stroke :
[A] Give oral fluids
[B] Fanning of victim
[C] Remove victim from hot environment
[D] Spraying water over the victim
Correct Answer: [C]

83. Which of the following is not a cause for pernicious anaemia ?
[A] Bleeding
[B] Chronic alcoholism
[C] Long term use of certain antibiotics
[D] Lack of intrinsic factor
Correct Answer: [A]

84. Which of the following surgery leads to Dumping syndrome ?
[A] Appendectomy
[B] Gastrectomy
[C] Cholecystectomy
[D] Sigmoidectomy
Correct Answer: [B]

85. Which of the lab value would the nurse to be evaluated for a patient with pancreatitis ?
[A] Serum.lipase
[B] Serum.CPK
[C] Serum.ALP
[D] Serum.AST
Correct Answer: [A]

86. The extrapyramidal side effect of antipsychotic agents are managed with following group of drugs except :
[A] Dopamine drugs
[B] Anticholinergic
[C] Antihistamines
[D] Barbiturates
Correct Answer: [D]

87. Among the following which one is a delusional disorder ?
[A] Trance
[B] Capuras’ syndrome
[C] Dissociative fugue
[D] Ganser’s syndrome
Correct Answer: [B]

88. Which one is a fact about persons with suicidal tendency ?
[A] Suicide happens without warning
[B] Once a person is suicidal, he/she is suicidal forever
[C] Most suicidal person are undecided about dying or living
[D] Suicidal persons are fully intent on dying
Correct Answer: [C]

89. Publication of a false statement about an individual made either verbally or in some other form to the third person :
[A] Battery
[B] Displacement
[C] Depersonalization
[D] Defamation
Correct Answer: [D]

90. Most frequent neurotic disorder in puerperium :
[A] Postpartum blues
[B] Postpartum depression
[C] Postpartum psychosis
[D] Delivery related stress and anxiety
Correct Answer: [B]

91. Which of the following is used in drug dependence to prevent relapse ?
[A] Naloxone
[B] Naltrexone
[C] Neuroleptic
[D] Nomifensine
Correct Answer: [B]

92. The most commonest psychiatric disorder after head injury is :
[A] Mania
[B] Schizophrenia
[C] Depression
[D] Phobia
Correct Answer: [A]

93. Which of the following is not an element of management ?
[A] Reporting
[B] Organising
[C] Staffing
[D] Commanding
Correct Answer: [D]

94. Ability of an instrument to detect changes or differences when they occur :
[A] Validity
[B] Reliability
[C] Objectivity
[D] Sensitivity
Correct Answer: [D]

95. Which among the following is not a fact about EBP (evidence based practice) ?
[A] Is use of best evidence to make decisions about care and treatment.
[B] Contribute to expand the knowledge base of profession.
[C] Includes patient preferences and values.
[D] Is another term for utilization of research findings.
Correct Answer: [D]

96. As per the triage system, green colour code refers to :
[A] Injuries are life threatening but survivable with minimal intervention.
[B] Injuries are minor and treatment can be delayed for hours to days.
[C] Injuries are extensive and chances of survival are unlikely even with care.
[D] Injuries are significant and require medical care but can wait for hours without threat to life.
Correct Answer: [B]

97. The audit which is conducted between 2 regular audit :
[A] Interval audit
[B] Final audit
[C] Interim audit
[D] Continuous audit
Correct Answer: [C]

98. One nurse is assigned the responsibility for the case of each patient from admission to discharge :
[A] Case method
[B] Primary nursing
[C] Functional method
[D] Team nursing
Correct Answer: [A]

99. Informal communication is also known as :
[A] Diagonal communication
[B] Cross wise communication
[C] Grape wine communication
[D] Horizontal communication
Correct Answer: [C]

100. Truth telling about disease and its prognosis to terminally ill patients, such situation which ethical principle is followed by a nurse ?
[A] Confidentiality
[B] Fidelity
[C] Justice
[D] Veracity
Correct Answer: [D]

Kerala PSC Staff Nurse Grade II Solved Paper - Exam held on 11-01-2016

STAFF NURSE GRADE II

Exam Held on 11-01-2016

Kerala PSC Solved Paper | Year: 2016

1.’Divide and rule’was the policy of
[A] The British
[B] The French
[C] The Dutch
[D] The Portuguese
Correct Answer: [A]

2.The winner of Coppa America Football 2015
[A] Argentina
[B] Brazil
[C] Chili
[D] Paraguay
Correct Answer: [C]

3.The place where the revolt of 1857 started
[A] Meerut
[B] Delhi
[C] Kanpur
[D] Lucknow
Correct Answer: [A]

4.International Yoga day celebrate on
[A] 5th June
[B] 20th June
[C] 22nd June
[D] 21st June
Correct Answer: [D]

5.Who among the following had welcomed Vasco-Da-Gama at Calicut?
[A] Almeda
[B] Zamorin
[C] Albuckerque
[D] Kabral
Correct Answer: [B]

6.According to latest lion census,what is the number of Gir lions in India?
[A] 486
[B] 601
[C] 523
[D] 556
Correct Answer: [C]

7.In which state is Silent Valley located?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Assam
[D] Arunachal Pradesh
Correct Answer: [B]

8.In which country economic crisis occurred –recently?
[A] France
[B] USA
[C] India
[D] Greece
Correct Answer: [D]

9.What is the meaning of Sangam in the Sangam age?
[A] Royal court
[B] Meeting of rivers
[C] Assembly of poet
[D] Assembly of religious leaders
Correct Answer: [C]

10.The first astronaut of India
[A] H.T.Bhabha
[B] Yuri Gagarin
[C] Rakesh Sharma
[D] Bhat Nagar
Correct Answer: [C]

11.The birthplace of Sree Narayana Guru:
[A] Chempazhanthi
[B] Varkala
[C] Arupippuram
[D] Sivagiri
Correct Answer: [A]

12.The founder of’Samatva Samajam’
[A] Kumara Guru
[B] Ayya Vaikundar
[C] Ayyankali
[D] Kumaranasan
Correct Answer: [B]

13.The person who was known as Bharat Kesari
[A] M.R.Nair
[B] Ramakrishna Pillai
[C] Balakrishna Pillai
[D] Mannath Padmanabhan
Correct Answer: [D]

14.Kolar mine of Karnataka is famous for:
[A] Gold
[B] Copper
[C] Iron
[D] Bronze
Correct Answer: [A]

15.In which of the following is related to Ayyankali?
[A] SNDP
[B] Sadhujana Paripalana Sangam
[C] Athmiya Sangam
[D] Sarvodaya Movement
Correct Answer: [B]

16.The largest zoo in India is at
[A] Delhi
[B] Mumbai
[C] Calcutta
[D] Nagpur
Correct Answer: [C]

17.’Safety value theory’is related to
[A] Indian National Congress
[B] Indian Association
[C] Quit India Movement
[D] Non-Co-operation Movement
Correct Answer: [A]

18.The Maharaja of Travancore who invited Thycaud Ayya to his palace and became his disciple
[A] Srimulam Thirunal
[B] Swathi Thirunal
[C] Uthram Thirunal
[D] Ayilyam Thirunal
Correct Answer: [B]

19.Which state has declared June 22 as Snake Bird Day?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Karnataka
[D] Kerala
Correct Answer: [D]

20.The name of the boat Kumaranasan was traveling while he met an accident that caused his death
[A] Victoria
[B] Redeemer
[C] Kairali
[D] None of these
Correct Answer: [B]

21.A semiconductor diode is used to
[A] Convert dc to ac
[B] Convert ac to dc
[C] Increase voltage
[D] Decrease voltage
Correct Answer: [B]

22.A steady current is flowing in a power line from west to east.The direction of the magnetic field at a point below the power line is towards.
[A] East
[B] West
[C] North
[D] South
Correct Answer: [C]

23.Polarization of light is a convincing evidence of it’s
[A] Longitudinal nature
[B] Transverse nature
[C] Dual nature
[D] Quantum nature
Correct Answer: [B]

24.A hollow metal sphere of radius 2 cm is charged such that the potential on it’s surface is 5 volts.The potential at the centre of the sphere is
[A] 5 volts
[B] Zero
[C] Same as at a point 2 cm away from the surface
[D] None of these
Correct Answer: [A]

25.An athlete completes one round of a circular track of radius R in 40 seconds.His displacement at the end of 2 minutes 20 seconds will be
[A] 2 R
[B] Zero
[C] 2 π R
[D] 4 R
Correct Answer: [B]

26.At high altitudes,the boiling point of water decreases because
[A] The atmospheric pressure is high
[B] The temperature is low
[C] The atmospheric pressure is low
[D] The temperature is high
Correct Answer: [C]

27.The monomer of natural rubber is:
[A] Isoprene
[B] 1,3-butadiene
[C] Chloroprene
[D] Ethylene
Correct Answer: [A]

28.Due to Frenkel-defect the density of the ionic solids
[A] Decreases
[B] Increases
[C] Does not change
[D] Change abnormally
Correct Answer: [C]

29.Anhydrous Z_nCl₂ dissolved in Con:’HCL’is known as:
[A] Baeyer’s reagent
[B] Grignard reagent
[C] Victor Meyer’s reagent
[D] Lucas reagent
Correct Answer: [D]

30.Alkyl halides react with metallic sodium in either.The reaction is known as
[A] Sand Meyer’s reaction
[B] Wurtz reaction
[C] Wurtz-Fitting reaction
[D] Fittig’s reaction
Correct Answer: [B]

31.The kingdom of Mycoplasma is
[A] Plantae
[B] Animalia
[C] Monera
[D] Fungi
Correct Answer: [C]

32.The connecting link between glycolysis and Kreb's cycle in aerobic respiration is
[A] RUBP
[B] Acetyl COA
[C] Citric Acid
[D] Oxalo acetic acid
Correct Answer: [B]

33.The plant growth regulator largely present in coconut milk is
[A] Auxin
[B] ABA
[C] Gibberellin
[D] Cytokinin
Correct Answer: [D]

34.The stain using to visualize separated DNA by gel electrophoresis is
[A] Ethidium bromide
[B] Haematoxylin
[C] Acetocarmine
[D] Feulgen dye
Correct Answer: [A]

35.The percentage of contribution of CFCs in total global warning is
[A] 6%
[B] 14%
[C] 60%
[D] 20%
Correct Answer: [B]

36.The animal which is popularly known as’Portuguese man of war’is
[A] Fasciola
[B] Physalia
[C] Obelia
[D] Aurelia
Correct Answer: [B]

37.Ringworm is caused by
[A] Protozoa
[B] Roundworm
[C] Bacteria
[D] Fungus
Correct Answer: [D]

38.Which of the following is not an example for ‘ ex-situ’ conservation of biodiversity?
[A] National park
[B] Seed bank
[C] Zoological park
[D] Botanical garden
Correct Answer: [A]

39.The cell organelle responsible for the formation of acrosome in sperm is
[A] Ribosome
[B] Mitochondria
[C] Golgi bodies
[D] Lysosome
Correct Answer: [C]

40.Ricuspid valve is present between
[A] Left atrium and left ventricle
[B] Right atrium and right ventricle
[C] Left atrium and right atrium
[D] Right ventricle and left ventricle
Correct Answer: [A]

41.Which one develops from endoderm?
[A] Nervous system, urinary bladder, and eye
[B] Liver, connective tissue, and heart
[C] Thymus, spinal cord, and brain
[D] Liver,pancreas and thymus/thyroid
Correct Answer: [D]

42.Contraindications for using oral contraceptives
[A] Thrombophlebitis
[B] Urinary tract infections
[C] Ulcerative colitis
[D] Menorrhagia
Correct Answer: [A]

43.Hormone responsible for ovulation and development of corpus luteum is
[A] FSH
[B] LH
[C] ADH
[D] ICSH
Correct Answer: [B]

44.What is the primary action of insulin in the body?
[A] Enhances the transport of glucose across cell walls
[B] Aids in the process of gluconeogenesis
[C] Stimulates the pancreatic beta cells
[D] Decrease the intestinal absorption of glucose
Correct Answer: [A]

45.The characteristic symptom of hypoglycemia which is an early symptom of insulin reaction?
[A] Severe thirst
[B] Drowsiness
[C] Diaphoresis
[D] Coma
Correct Answer: [C]

46.The typical findings on the assessment of a client with acute pancreatitis?
[A] Hypoactive bowel sounds, decreased amylase and lipase levels
[B] Fever, Hypoglycemia, DHN
[C] Melena, persistent vomiting, hyperactive bowel sounds
[D] Steatorrhea, abdominal pain, fever
Correct Answer: [D]

47.Chancroid is a sexually transmitted disease caused by
[A] Treponema
[B] Haemophilus
[C] Neisseria
[D] Trichomonas
Correct Answer: [B]

48.Symptom exhibit during icteric phase of viral hepatitis
[A] Tarry stools
[B] Shortness of breath
[C] Yellow colored sclera
[D] Light, Front urine
Correct Answer: [C]

49.Location and secretion of Leydig cells are
[A] Liver-cholesterol
[B] Ovary-estrogen
[C] Testis-testosterone
[D] Pancreas-glycogen
Correct Answer: [C]

50.Which of the following clinical finding indicates the patient is experiencing hypokalemia?
[A] Edema
[B] Muscle spasms
[C] Kussaumal breathing
[D] Abdominal distention
Correct Answer: [D]

51.Anaphylactic reaction after administering penicillin indicates
[A] An acquired atopic sensitization
[B] Passive immunity to penicillin allergen
[C] Antibodies to penicillin developed after earlier use of the drug
[D] Developed potent bivalent antibodies when the IV administration was started
Correct Answer: [C]

52.”Nursing is the diagnosis and treatment of human responses to health and illness”.This definition was given by
[A] American Nurses Association(ANA),1995
[B] International Council of Nurses
[C] Florence Nightingale,1858
[D] Indian Nursing Council,1948
Correct Answer: [A]

53.Which of the following disorder is caused by excessive producing of somatotropin?
[A] Adrenogential syndrome
[B] Cretinism
[C] Acromegaly
[D] Dwarfism
Correct Answer: [C]

54.The digestion of protein is facilitated by
[A] Trypsin
[B] Amylase
[C] Secretin
[D] Lipase
Correct Answer: [A]

55.A condition characterized by inflammation of thyroid gland, resulting in hypothyroidism
[A] Addison’s disease
[B] Hashimoto's disease
[C] Grave’s disease
[D] Cushing’s disease
Correct Answer: [B]

56.Which of the following is an indicator of AIDS?
[A] CD4 count lower than 200/ml
[B] CD4 count more than 400/ml
[C] CD4 count lower than 600/ml
[D] CD4 count lower than 1000/ml
Correct Answer: [B]

57.Which microorganism is associated with cervical cancer?
[A] Human papillomavirus
[B] Cytomegalovirus
[C] Mycobacterium avium
[D] Pneumocystis carinii
Correct Answer: [D]

58.Which of the following conditions is known to have the best response to Electro Convulsive Therapy(ECT)?
[A] Depression with suicidal tendency
[B] Simple schizophrenia
[C] Paranoid schizophrenia
[D] Obsessive compulsive disorder
Correct Answer: [A]

59.A condition characterized by a prolonged PR interval more than 0.2 secs in ECG is called
[A] Second degree AV block
[B] Mobiztype II AV block
[C] First degree AV block
[D] Complete block
Correct Answer: [C]

60.Intra-aortic balloon pump therapy is most often used in the management of
[A] Congestive cardiac failure
[B] Cardiogenic shock
[C] Pulmonary edema
[D] Aortic insufficiency
Correct Answer: [B]

61.Koplik’s spots are seen in
[A] Rubella
[B] Rubeola
[C] Typhoid
[D] Chickenpox
Correct Answer: [B]

62.An early indication for development of hypocalcemia
[A] Tingling sensation in the fingers
[B] Depressed reflexes
[C] Ventricular dysrhythmias
[D] Memory changes
Correct Answer: [A]

63.Signs of meningeal irritation include all the following EXCEPT
[A] Neck stiffness
[B] Brudzinski’s sign
[C] Kernig’s sign
[D] Kehr’s sign
Correct Answer: [D]

64.The antidote for heparin is
[A] Vitamin K
[B] Warfarin(Coumadin)
[C] Thrombin
[D] Protamine sulphate
Correct Answer: [D]

65.Red man syndrome is associated with:
[A] Vancomycin
[B] Chloramphenicol
[C] Tetracycline
[D] erythromycin
Correct Answer: [A]

66.Shick test is done in
[A] Meningitis
[B] Diphtheria
[C] Pertussis
[D] Poliomyelitis
Correct Answer: [B]

67.Premature ventricular contractions are characterized by
[A] Premature beats followed by a compensatory pause
[B] QRS complexes,which are short and narrow
[C] Converted P waves before the QRS complexes
[D] A P-wave preceding every QRS complexes
Correct Answer: [A]

68.What is the priority nursing intervention for a patient during the immediate post-operative period?
[A] Observing for hemorrhage
[B] Maintaining a patent airway
[C] Recording the intake and output
[D] Checking the vital signs every 15 minutes
Correct Answer: [B]

69.Which of the following condition has an increased risk for developing Hyperkalemia?
[A] Crohn’s disease
[B] Cushing’s disease
[C] Chronic heart failure
[D] End-stage renal disease
Correct Answer: [D]

70.The normal left arterial pressure is
[A] 8 mmHg
[B] 15 mmHg
[C] 25 mmHg
[D] 32 mmHg
Correct Answer: [A]

71.Neural tube defects can be prevented by
[A] Supplemenation with Vitamin B complex
[B] Supplementation with hydantoin
[C] Maternal folate supplementation
[D] Prophylaxis with valproic acid
Correct Answer: [C]

72.Which of the following manifestations is associated with a raised level of cortisone and ACTH?
[A] Confusion
[B] Affective disturbances
[C] Schizophrenia
[D] Demantia
Correct Answer: [C]

73.What is the likely cause of blood urea nitrogen concentration elevated in acute renal failure?
[A] Fluid retention
[B] Hemolysis of red blood cells
[C] Below normal metabolic rate
[D] Reduced cranial nerve is
Correct Answer: [D]

74.Fourth cranial nerve is
[A] Trigeminal
[B] Abducens
[C] Trochlear
[D] Facial
Correct Answer: [C]

75.Which of the following neurotransmitter is known to be associated with sleep, mood and appetite?
[A] Acetylcholine
[B] Dopamine
[C] Serotonin
[D] GABA
Correct Answer: [C]

76.Digitalis toxicity is indicated by
[A] Increased appetite
[B] Elevated blood pressure
[C] Skin rash over the chest and back
[D] Visual disturbances such as seeing yellow spots
Correct Answer: [D]

77.The most important indicator of hypovolemic shock after 15% blood loss is
[A] Systolic blood pressure less than 90 mm of Hg
[B] Pupil unequally dilated
[C] Respiratory rate of  4 breath/mt
[D] Pulse rate less than 60 b/mt
Correct Answer: [A]

78.An adaptation that indicates major complication after gastroscopy would be
[A] Nausea and vomiting
[B] Abdominal distention
[C] Increased GI motility
[D] Difficulty in swallowing
Correct Answer: [B]

79.Which of the following anti-tuberculosis drug can damage the 8th cranial nerve?
[A] Isoniazid
[B] Para Amino Salicyclid Acid(PAS)
[C] Ethambutol hydrochloride(Myambutol)
[D] Streptomycin
Correct Answer: [D]

80.The positive diagnosis of HIV infection is made based on
[A] A history of high-risk sexual behaviors
[B] Positive ELISHA and Western blot tests
[C] Identification of an associated opportunistic infection
[D] Evidence of extreme weight loss and high fever
Correct Answer: [B]

81.A client with mitral stenosis would demonstrate symptoms associated with congestion in the
[A] Right atrium
[B] Superior vena cava
[C] Aorta
[D] Pulmonary
Correct Answer: [D]

82.An early manifestation of laryngeal cancer is
[A] Stomatitis
[B] Airway  obstructions
[C] Hoarseness
[D] Dysphagia
Correct Answer: [C]

83.An assessment specific to safe administration of IV mannitol is
[A] Vital sign q4h
[B] Weighting daily
[C] Urine output hourly
[D] Level of consciousness q4h
Correct Answer: [C]

84.An early sign of Hodgkin’disease is
[A] Difficulty in breathing
[B] Swollen cervical lymph nodes
[C] Difficulty in Swallowing
[D] Feeling of fullness over the liver
Correct Answer: [B]

85.Which of the following stage the carcinogen is irreversible?
[A] Progression stage
[B] Initiation stage
[C] Regression stage
[D] Promotion stage
Correct Answer: [A]

86.The complication associated with tracheostomy tube is
[A] Increased cardiac output
[B] Acute respiratory distress syndrome
[C] Increased blood pressure
[D] Damage to laryngeal nerves
Correct Answer: [D]

87.Which finding should be most indicative sign of increasing intracranial pressure?
[A] Intermittent tachycardia
[B] Polydipsia
[C] Tachycardia
[D] Increased restlessness
Correct Answer: [D]

88.A client is given oxytocin for induction of labour.The side effect of oxytocin is
[A] Vomiting
[B] Increased urine outflow
[C] Hypertension
[D] Bradicardia
Correct Answer: [A]

89.Physiological changes in  pregnancy include which of the following:
[A] Increase in blood volume by 100%
[B] Decrease in Hb
[C] Peripheral resistance 50% increases
[D] Cardiac output 40% decreases
Correct Answer: [B]

90.Common cause of ante partum hemorrhage
[A] Vasa praevia
[B] Placenta praevia
[C] Uterine rupture
[D] None of the above
Correct Answer: [B]

91.Which of the following intervention is contraindicated in a patient with deep vein thrombosis of the right leg?
[A] Elevation of the limb
[B] Application of moist heat to the right leg
[C] Ambulation in the hall every 4 hour
[D] Administration of analgesics
Correct Answer: [C]

92.Peptic ulcer of the esophagus is also called as
[A] Barrett’s ulcer
[B] Reiter’s syndrome
[C] Reflux esophagitis
[D] Achalasis
Correct Answer: [A]

93.Down’s syndrome is due to
[A] A missing chromosome
[B] An extra chromosome
[C] A dominant gene
[D] A recessive gene
Correct Answer: [B]

94.A person having Klinfelter’s syndrome is characterized by
[A] Male with some secondary sexual characters of female
[B] Female with some sexual characters of male
[C] Having both male and female sex organs
[D] Female internal sex organs and male external sex organs
Correct Answer: [A]

95.Glasgow Coma Scale(GCS)is a measure of
[A] Intra Cranial Pressure(ICP)
[B] Memory
[C] Level of Consciousness(LOC)
[D] Fluid volume
Correct Answer: [C]

96.Korsakoff’s psychosis is due to intake of
[A] Cannabis
[B] Opium
[C] Amphetamine
[D] Alcohol
Correct Answer: [D]

97.Which of the following drug is contraindicated in a patient with glaucoma who is scheduled for surgery?
[A] Domerol(meperidine)50 mg IM
[B] Atropin sulfate 0.4 mg IM
[C] Valium(diazepam)2 mg IM
[D] Phenergan(Promethazine)25 mg IM
Correct Answer: [B]

98.The Indian Lunacy Act was passed in
[A] 1987
[B] 1989
[C] 1912
[D] 1921
Correct Answer: [C]

99.Most commonly used laboratory technique used to identify tubercle bacilli in sputum
[A] Acid-fast staining
[B] Sensitivity testing
[C] Agglutination testing
[D] Dark-field illumination
Correct Answer: [A]

100.Filling up of memory spaces with a detailed false description of an event is termed as
[A] Tangentiality
[B] Neologism
[C] Circumstantialities
[D] Confabulation
Correct Answer: [D]

Kerala PSC Staff Nurse (Insurance Medical Services) Solved Paper - Exam Held on 26-02-2016

STAFF NURSE - INSURANCE MEDICAL SERVICES

Exam Held on 26-02-2016

Kerala PSC Solved Paper | Year: 2016

1.Who was the founder of Vala Samudaya Parishkarini Sabha?
[A] Pandit Karuppan
[B] Ayyankali
[C] V.T.Bhattathirippadu
[D] Paalakkunnathu Abraham Malpan
Correct Answer; [A]

2.Gurudas Banerjee was the first Indian Vice.Chancellor in ______ University.
[A] Bombay University
[B] Banaras Hindu University
[C] Calcutta University
[D] Aligarh Muslim University
Correct Answer; [C]

3.Which Indian city is known as ‘The City of Demonstrations’?
[A] Amritsar
[B] Delhi
[C] Srinagar
[D] Bhubaneswar
Correct Answer; [B]

4.Roopa Bhadratha Vandam was related to
[A] Edasseri
[B] G.Sankara Kuruppu
[C] Changampuzha
[D] Mundasseri
Correct Answer; [D]

5.The legal advisor of constituent assembly
[A] B.N.Rao
[B] [B] R.Ambedkar
[C] Alladi Krishnaswami Ayer
[D] B.L.Mithar
Correct Answer; [A]

6.Name the first Chairman of Finance Commission
[A] Rangarajan
[B] K.C.Pant
[C] K.C. Niyogi
[D] John Mathai
Correct Answer; [C]

7.Bhasha Poshini Sabha was founded by
[A] Kumaranasan
[B] Kodungallur Kunjukkuttan Thampuran
[C] Kerala Varma Valiyakoyi Thampuran
[D] Changampuzha
Correct Answer; [B]

8.The author of ‘Najan Oru Puthiya Lokam Kandu’
[A] K.P.Vellon
[B] Makthi Thangal
[C] M.C Joseph
[D] A.K.Gopalan
Correct Answer; [D]

9.Jeeval Sahithya Prasthanam was the early name of
[A] Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam
[B] Naadaka Prasthanam
[C] Library Movement
[D] Namboothiri Movement
Correct Answer; [A]

10.Dharma was a work of
[A] Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan
[B] Ayyankali
[C] Sree Narayana Guru
[D] T.K.Madhavan
Correct Answer; [C]

11.When did the magazine ‘Muslim’published?
[A] 1930
[B] 1915
[C] 1906
[D] 1920
Correct Answer; [C]

12.Who wrote the poem ‘Tagore Malayalam’?
[A] Sumangala
[B] Panthalam Kerala Varma
[C] Raja Ravi Varma
[D] Kumaranasan
Correct Answer; [D]

13.Which agency was secured Krupasakaya Award of UNESCO?
[A] NCERT
[B] Grandhasala Sangham
[C] NEEM
[D] Library Council
Correct Answer; [B]

14.The leader of Yachana Yathra
[A] V.T.Bhattathirippadu
[B] [A] K.Gopalan
[C] K.Kelappan
[D] P.Krishna Pillai
Correct Answer; [A]

15.Representation of Travancore in the constituent assembly
[A] 15
[B] 6
[C] 10
[D] 11
Correct Answer; [B]

16.In which year Poor Home Society was established?
[A] 1975
[B] 1919
[C] 1949
[D] 1937
Correct Answer; [D]

17.The editor of the magazine ‘Murali’
[A] T.Ammalu Amma
[B] Kadathanattu Madhavi Amma
[C] Kesavadev
[D] S.K.Pottakkadu
Correct Answer; [B]

18.The founder of ‘Society for the Promotion of Education of Women’
[A] O.Chanthu Menon
[B] Appu Nedungadi
[C] Akkama Cheriyan
[D] A.V. Kuttimalu Amma
Correct Answer; [B]

19.In which year Deena Bandhu was started?
[A] 1924
[B] 1929
[C] 1934
[D] 1914
Correct Answer; [D]

20.The capital of Andhra Pradesh
[A] Vijayawada
[B] Amaravathi
[C] Chittur
[D] Gundur
Correct Answer; [B]

21.The generally accepted term of community health nurse is
[A] Public health nurse
[B] Care giver of the community
[C] Private health nurse
[D] Sector nurse
Correct Answer; [A]

22.Water is primarily derived from
[A] Oceans
[B] Ice-caps
[C] Ground water
[D] Rivers
Correct Answer; [A]

23.Health assistant female may cover
[A] One sub centre
[B] One thousand population
[C] Three sub centre
[D] One PHC
Correct Answer; [D]

24.Summative evaluation means
[A] Done before the program
[B] Done in between the program
[C] 1 and 2
[D] Done at the end
Correct Answer; [D]

25.The study of physical and psychological changes which are incident to old age is called as:
[A] Geriatrics
[B] Gerontology
[C] Clinical gerontology
[D] Clinical geriatrics
Correct Answer; [B]

26.The head circumference in the year of 5 years will be
[A] 35 cm
[B] 45 cm
[C] 50 cm
[D] 55 cm
Correct Answer; [C]

27.The good size of the flash card is
[A] 10 x 12
[B] 15 x 20
[C] 22 x 28
[D] 26 x 28
Correct Answer; [C]

28.The bacteria grow in the baby intestine and prevent harmful bacteria such as E-coil from growing and causing diarrhea the bacteria called
[A] Lactoferrin
[B] Lysosomes
[C] Lactobacillus bifidus
[D] None of the above
Correct Answer; [C]

29.To develop creative thinking the best method of teaching is
[A] Group discussion
[B] Tutorial method
[C] Demonstration
[D] Brain storming
Correct Answer; [D]

30.International Red Cross Society is founded by
[A] Charles Dickson
[B] Charles Darwin
[C] Henry Dunant
[D] Von Pirguet
Correct Answer; [C]

31.The student studies first-hand objects and materials in their natural environment is known as:
[A] Demonstration
[B] Learning by doing
[C] Simulation
[D] Field trip
Correct Answer; [D]

32.ICDS programme started in
[A] 1975
[B] 1970
[C] 1978
[D] 1980
Correct Answer; [A]

33.The optimum period of storage of river water considered to be about
[A] 5-10 days
[B] 10-14 days
[C] 14-20 days
[D] 20-25 days
Correct Answer; [B]

34.PEP Should be initiated before
[A] 24 hours
[B] 72 hours
[C] 48 hours
[D] 36 hours
Correct Answer; [B]

35.MTP Act came into force in the year of:
[A] 1971
[B] 1972
[C] 1973
[D] 1975
Correct Answer; [B]

36.The albumin of the egg begins to coagulate at
[A] 60 degree Celsius
[B] 62 degree Celsius
[C] 64 degree Celsius
[D] 65 degree Celsius
Correct Answer; [A]

37.Prevention of food adulteration Act was enacted in
[A] 1944
[B] 1954
[C] 1964
[D] 1974
Correct Answer; [B]

38.NACO is the programme for
[A] TB
[B] STD
[C] AIDS
[D] All of the above
Correct Answer; [C]

39.Panel discussion involves
[A] 1 person
[B] 1-2 person
[C] 4 person
[D] 4-8 person
Correct Answer; [D]
40.Anti sterility vitamin is
[A] Vitamin A
[B] Vitamin E
[C] Vitamin K
[D] Vitamin D
Correct Answer; [B]

41.An expert committee for health manpower planning, production, and management is known as
[A] Shrivasthava committee
[B] Mehta committee
[C] Bajaj committee
[D] Bhore committee
Correct Answer; [C]

42.Erogtism occurs due to
[A] Aspergillus flavus
[B] Satius
[C] Claviceps fusiformis
[D] Argemone Mexicana
Correct Answer; [C]

43.The study of anthropoids which are of medical importance is known as
[A] Ecology
[B] Anthropology
[C] Epidemiology
[D] Medical entomology
Correct Answer; [D]

44.Angular stomatitis is caused by
[A] Riboflavin deficiency
[B] Thiamin deficiency
[C] Pyridoxine deficiency
[D] Iodine deficiency
Correct Answer; [A]

45.ESI Act was enforced by the Government in
[A] 1938
[B] 1948
[C] 1958
[D] 1968
Correct Answer; [B]

46.MMR vaccine given at the month of
[A] 12 months
[B] 15 months
[C] 18 months
[D] 20 months
Correct Answer; [B]

47.Slow sand or biological filtration of water is introduced in Scotland in
[A] 1804
[B] 1904
[C] 1704
[D] 1604
Correct Answer; [A]

48.Orthotolidine test was developed in:
[A] 1918
[B] 1920
[C] 1928
[D] 1938
Correct Answer; [A]

49.The instruments devised for measuring the cooling power of the air is:
[A] Kata thermometer
[B] Wet globe thermometer
[C] Silvered thermometer
[D] Globe thermometer
Correct Answer; [A]

50.Clark’s process is a method of removing
[A] Temporary hardness
[B] Permanent hardness
[C] 1 and 2
[D] None of the above
Correct Answer; [A]

51.CARE began its operation in India in
[A] 1945
[B] 1948
[C] 1950
[D] 1951
Correct Answer; [C]

52.Un International torts except
[A] Negligence
[B] Liability
[C] Defamation
[D] Damages
Correct Answer; [C]

53.AUGER is required in construction of
[A] Dug well latrine
[B] Water seal latrine
[C] RCA latrine
[D] Borehole latrine
Correct Answer; [D]

54.First feferral  unit for PHC is
[A] Regional hospital
[B] Specialist hospital
[C] Taluk hospital
[D] CHC
Correct Answer; [D]

55.ORS contains all except
[A] Sodium chloride
[B] Calcium lactate
[C] Bicarbonate
[D] Glucose
Correct Answer; [B]

56.The headquarters of FAO
[A] Newyork
[B] Rome
[C] Switzerland
[D] Australia
Correct Answer; [B]

57.The following one is the trace elements of mineral
[A] Calcium
[B] Phosphorus
[C] Iodine
[D] Sodium
Correct Answer; [C]

58.The freshness of the eggs may be tested by
[A] Candling
[B] Floating in saline water
[C] 1 and 2
[D] None of the above
Correct Answer; [C]

59.The borehole latrine is introduced in India in
[A] 1930’s
[B] 1940’s
[C] 1950’s
[D] 1960’s
Correct Answer; [A]

60.In the hard ticks the dorsum of its body is covered by a hard shield is called
[A] Scutum
[B] Sebum
[C] Serum
[D] Shell shield
Correct Answer; [A]

61.The instrument used for measuring humidity
[A] Sling psychrometer
[B] Assman psychrometer
[C] Dry and wet bulb hygrometer
[D] None of the above
Correct Answer; [C]

62.Three gram of fat gives
[A] 30 calories
[B] 4 calories
[C] 9 calories
[D] 27 calories
Correct Answer; [D]

63.The process of enabling people to increase control over and to improve health is known as
[A] Specific protection
[B] Early diagnosis and treatment
[C] Health promotion
[D] Disability limitation
Correct Answer; [C]

64.Illicit drug traffic king is entwined with the
[A] Asian children
[B] African children
[C] Child labour
[D] Street children
Correct Answer; [D]

65.W.H.O.defines blindness as’Visual acuity of less than’
[A] 3/60
[B] 6/60
[C] 6/18
[D] 1/60
Correct Answer; [A]

66.Balwadi nutrition programme was started in
[A] 1971
[B] 1970
[C] 1972
[D] 1973
Correct Answer; [B]

67.The apparatus used to measure ,regulate and applying chlorine in correct dosage is:
[A] Chloronome
[B] Chloramine
[C] Filters
[D] Berkefeld filters
Correct Answer; [A]

68.The optimum level of fluoride in drinking water is between
[A] 0.5-0.8 mg/liter
[B] 0.2-0.4 mg/liter
[C] 0.3-0.7 mg/liter
[D] 0.6-0.9 mg/liter
Correct Answer; [A]

69.Recommended light intensity in operation theatre is
[A] 75-foot candles
[B] 76-foot candles
[C] 80-foot candles
[D] 85-foot candles
Correct Answer; [A]

70.Vitamin E is termed as
[A] Tocopherol
[B] Thiamine
[C] Retinol
[D] Pyridoxine
Correct Answer; [A]

71.The immunoglobulin can cross the human placenta is
[A] IgM
[B] IgG
[C] IgA
[D] IgE
Correct Answer; [B]

72.The polio vaccine should be preserved at
[A] 2 to 8 degree Celsius
[B] -2 to -8 degree Celsius
[C] 0 to 4 degree Celsius
[D] Below 0 degree Celsius
Correct Answer; [B]

73.Mantoux(tuberculin)test was developed in
[A] 1807
[B] 1907
[C] 1707
[D] 1910
Correct Answer; [B]

74.In India the first case of AIDS was reported in Tamilnadu in
[A] 1976
[B] 1986
[C] 1989
[D] 1996
Correct Answer; [B]

75.Lathyrism present in the human it is referred as
[A] Osteo lathyrism
[B] Nephrolathyrism
[C] Neurolathyrism
[D] Genuvalgum
Correct Answer; [C]

76.Health survey and planning committee is known as
[A] Bhore committee
[B] Chadah committee
[C] Mudaliar committee
[D] Mukerjee committee
Correct Answer; [C]

77.Trachoma control programme was merged with the national programme for the control of blindness in
[A] 1963
[B] 1966
[C] 1976
[D] 1986
Correct Answer; [C]

78.Dryness of the eye is known as
[A] Xerophthalmia
[B] Bitots spots
[C] Keratomalacia
[D] Night blindness
Correct Answer; [A]

79.Milk is a good source of all vitamins except
[A] Vitamin A
[B] Vitamin C
[C] Vitamin E
[D] Vitamin D
Correct Answer; [B]

80.Mosquito may fly up to
[A] 2 miles
[B] 3 miles
[C] 4 miles
[D] 5 miles
Correct Answer; [B]

81.The Government of India has announced the National Health Policy in the year of
[A] 1978
[B] 1981
[C] 1983
[D] 1982
Correct Answer; [D]

82.The major causes of MMR in India
[A] Anemia
[B] Toxemia of pregnancy
[C] Eclampsia
[D] Hemorrhage
Correct Answer; [D]

83.The mosquito which transmits yellow fever is
[A] Aedes Aegypti
[B] Anopheles mosquitoes
[C] Culex
[D] Mansonoides
Correct Answer; [A]

84.Barbecue it is also called
[A] Grilling
[B] Roasting
[C] Baking
[D] Frying
Correct Answer; [B]

85.Schick test can be done in case of
[A] German measles
[B] Diphtheria
[C] Measles
[D] Meningitis
Correct Answer; [B]

86.The best method  of refuse disposal is
[A] Burning
[B] Composting
[C] Dumping
[D] Controlled tipping
Correct Answer; [A]

87.CROUP can be seen in the case of
[A] Whooping cough
[B] Acute respiratory infections
[C] Tuberculosis
[D] Meningitis
Correct Answer; [B]

88.The recommended noise level is
[A] 85 decibels
[B] 90 decibels
[C] 95 decibels
[D] 100 decibels
Correct Answer; [A]

89.If the first stage of labour is  prolonged IV glucose is given to prevent
[A] Foetal distress
[B] Hemorrhage
[C] Maternal distress
[D] 1 and 3
Correct Answer; [C]

90.Television and sound films are the example of
[A] Auditory aids
[B] Visual aids
[C] Combined audio visual aids
[D] None of the above
Correct Answer; [C]

91.The multipurpose worker scheme launched in
[A] 1964
[B] 1984
[C] 1974
[D] 1994
Correct Answer; [C]

92.Radiation sickness is other wise known as
[A] Shortening of life
[B] Leukemia
[C] Acute radiation syndrome
[D] Radiation poisoning
Correct Answer; [D]

93.Harpendens calipers is used to measure
[A] Foot length
[B] Height
[C] Head circumference
[D] Skin fold thickness
Correct Answer; [D]

94.A brief description of an observed behavior or incident is known as
[A] Clinical record
[B] Cumulative record
[C] Family record
[D] Anecdotal record
Correct Answer; [D]

95.Backbone of public health nursing is
[A] Environmental  sanitation
[B] Health problems
[C] Home visiting
[D] Planning and evaluation
Correct Answer; [C]

96.The aldehyde test of Napier is a simple test widely used in India for the diagnosis of
[A] Yellow fever
[B] Dengue fever
[C] Yaws
[D] Kala-azar
Correct Answer; [D]

97.What is the concept of vision 2020?
[A] The right to healthy eye
[B] Right to reduce blindness
[C] Right to donate
[D] Right to sight
Correct Answer; [D]

98.Minimum need programme was introduced in
[A] 4th five year plan
[B] 3rd five year plan
[C] 2nd five year plan
[D] 1st five year plan
Correct Answer; [D]

99.The process of restriction of movement of persons who come  in contact of diseased person is called as
[A] Active surveillance
[B] Passive surveillance
[C] Isolation
[D] Quarantine
Correct Answer; [D]

100.Vitamin A supplementation gives to children from the age of 1 to 6 years should by every
[A] 3 months
[B] 8 months
[C] Yearly
[D] 6 months
Correct Answer; [D]

Kerala PSC Staff Nurse Grade II (NCA Recruitment) Solved Paper - Exam Held on 26-11-2014

STAFF NURSE GRADE II - NCA RECRUITMENT

Exam Held on 26-11-2014

Kerala PSC Solved Paper | Year: 2014

1.Servants of India society founded by:
[A] G.K.Gokhale
[B] B.G.Tilak
[C] S.N.Banerjee
[D] M.G.Rande
Correct Answer: [A]

2.In Kerala, the district that has more forest:
[A] Wayanad
[B] Palakkad
[C] Idukki
[D] Alappuzha
Correct Answer: [C]

3.Netherland of Kerala:
[A] Kochi
[B] Kuttanad
[C] Paravur
[D] Kumarakom
Correct Answer: [B]

4.Name the state in which caste count took place in 1968:
[A] Gujarat
[B] Karnataka
[C] Kerala
[D] Bengal
Correct Answer: [C]

5.The boundary line between India and Pakistan have drawn by:
[A] Mountbatten
[B] Patel
[C] Radcliff
[D] Stafford Cripps
Correct Answer: [C]

6.Name the first foreign country that published Sree Narayana Guru’s stamp:
[A] Sree Lanka
[B] Myanmar
[C] Burma
[D] Singapore
Correct Answer: [A]

7.Name the association that founded by Vagbatananda:
[A] Prathyaksha Daiva Sabha
[B] SNDP
[C] Atmavidya Sangham
[D] Sadhujana Paripalana Sangam
Correct Answer: [C]

8.Nair Samudaya Brithyajanasangam was founded by:
[A] M.M.Paramupilla
[B] Mannathu Padmanabhan
[C] K.Kelappan
[D] Chattambi Swamikal
Correct Answer: [B]

9.Name the first Malayalam daily:
[A] Nasrani Deepika
[B] Malayala Manorama
[C] Kesari
[D] Deepika
Correct Answer: [A]

10.The book’Samadhi Sapthakam’ written by:
[A] Swami Sivayogi
[B] Ayya Vaikundar
[C] Dr.Palpu
[D] Pandit Karuppan
Correct Answer: [D]

11.The winner of 2014 Wimbledon men’s single:
[A] Novak Djokovic
[B] Roger Federer
[C] Andy Murray
[D] Grigor Dimitrov
Correct Answer: [A]

12.”Odakkuzhal” Award winner in 2013:
[A] Sethu
[B] K.R.Meera
[C] ONV Kuruppu
[D] Subhash Chandran
Correct Answer: [B]

13.Sixth BRICS summit was held in:
[A] Maracana
[B] Rio de Janeiro
[C] Fortaleza
[D] Gerardmer
Correct Answer: [C]

14.India’s first domestically built guided-missile destroyer:
[A] Kolkata
[B] Prithvi
[C] Rohini
[D] Mumbai
Correct Answer: [A]

15.The satellite used for launching “Mangalyan”
[A] PSLV-5
[B] PSCLVC-25
[C] INSAT-5
[D] INSAT-2B
Correct Answer: [B]

16.The registrar general and commissioner of 2011 Indian census:
[A] C Chandra Rao
[B] A Sambat
[C] C Chandramauli
[D] Nandan Nilekani
Correct Answer: [C]

17.Central vigilance commission was set up in the year:
[A] 1964
[B] 1956
[C] 1972
[D] 1950
Correct Answer: [A]

18.The channel that separates the Andamans from the Nicobar Islands:
[A] Green Channel
[B] Ten-degree channel
[C] Zero degree channel
[D] Red channel
Correct Answer: [B]

19.Himalaya protects us from which frigid wind flowing down from central Asia:
[A] Elephanta
[B] Haley
[C] Kali Andhi
[D] Katabatic
Correct Answer: [D]

20.Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA)leader achieved martyrdom after a long epic fast:
[A] Baghat Singh
[B] Jatin Das
[C] Ajay Ghosh
[D] Surya Sen
Correct Answer: [B]

21.De salination of sea water is carried out by:
[A] Can't Hoff method
[B] Osmosis
[C] Arrhenius method
[D] Reverse osmosis
Correct Answer: [D]

22.Artificial rain is caused by:
[A] Peptisation
[B] Coagulation
[C] Scattering
[D] Electroosmosis
Correct Answer: [D]

23.Ziegler Natta catalyst is an organometallic compound of the metal:
[A] Iron
[B] Zirconium
[C] Titanium
[D] Rhodium
Correct Answer: [C]

24.Vulcanised rubber is a/an:
[A] Fibre
[B] Elastomer
[C] Thermoplastic
[D] Thermosetting plastic
Correct Answer: [A]

25.The foul smelling product formed when alcoholic KOH reacts with chloroform and aniline is:
[A] Phenyl acetamide
[B] Diazonium chloride
[C] Phenyl isocyanide
[D] Nitrobenzene
Correct Answer: [C]

26.Viral proteins called interferons helping innate immunity are classified under:
[A] Physical barriers
[B] Physiological barriers
[C] Cytokine barriers
[D] Cellular barriers
Correct Answer: [C]

27.Mapping of genes is possible only if there is a cross between:
[A] Dominant heterozygous alleles and dominant heterozygous alleles
[B] Dominant heterozygous and dominant homozygous alleles
[C] Dominant homozygous and dominant homozygous alleles
[D] Dominant heterozygous and recessive homozygous alleles
Correct Answer:

28.If a cross is made between hemophilic man and normal woman chance of the progeny in the subsequent generation is nil:
[A] Haemophilic male
[B] Haemophilic female
[C] Carrier female
[D] Normal male
Correct Answer: [D]

29.The ancestral man who uses hides to protect themselves and buried dead ones as per evolution studies:
[A] Neanderthal man
[B] Ramapithecus
[C] Homohabilis
[D] Austral opithecus
Correct Answer: [A]

30.If a double-stranded DNA Helix has 30% cytosine what will be the calculated percentage of thymine in the helix:
[A] 20%
[B] 30%
[C] 100%
[D] 40%
Correct Answer:

31.The ampere-second is a unit of:
[A] Current
[B] Charge
[C] Energy
[D] Power
Correct Answer: [A]

32.Which of the following is a scalar quantity?
[A] Electric current
[B] Electric field
[C] Acceleration
[D] Linear momentum
Correct Answer: [B]

33.If the mass of a body is M on the surface of earth then the mass of the same body on the moon surface is:
[A] M/6
[B] Zero
[C] M
[D] None of these
Correct Answer: [A]

34.Electron microscope use electron for their which property:
[A] Wave nature
[B] Spin
[C] Negative charge of electron
[D] None
Correct Answer: [A]

35.The energy band gap is maximum in:
[A] Metals
[B] Superconductors
[C] Insulators
[D] Semiconductors
Correct Answer: [C]

36.In Bryophyllum plants, the units of vegetative propagation are:
[A] Flower
[B] Leaf
[C] Stem
[D] Roof
Correct Answer: [B]

37.The branch of Botany deals with the study of pollen grains is called:
[A] Palaeontology
[B] Pomology
[C] Palynology
[D] Spermology
Correct Answer: [C]

38.The father of biotechnology:
[A] Paul Berg
[B] Werner Arber
[C] Alec Jeffreys
[D] Carry Mullis
Correct Answer: [B]

39.Which day of the following is celebrated as world environment day?
[A] May 1
[B] September 5
[C] December 1
[D] June 5
Correct Answer: [D]

40.The maintenance of hives of honey bees for the production of honey is called:
[A] Sericulture
[B] Apiculture
[C] Aquaculture
[D] Pisciculture
Correct Answer: [B]

41.Which among the following disease is not due to Aedes mosquitoes?
[A] Filariasis
[B] Malaria
[C] Dengue fever
[D] Chikungunya fever
Correct Answer: [A]

42.First fetal movement felt by the mother is:
[A] Osiander’s sign
[B] Hegar’s sign
[C] Uterine soufflé
[D] Quickening
Correct Answer: [D]

43.World AIDS Day is celebrated every year on:
[A] July 11th
[B] December 25th
[C] December 1st
[D] June 5th
Correct Answer: [C]

44.The false harmful written report is called:
[A] Libel
[B] Slander
[C] Tort
[D] Felony
Correct Answer: [A]

45.Maternal, blood serum is examined for alpha-fetoprotein to detect:
[A] Inborn errors of metabolism
[B] Spina bifida
[C] Rh hemolytic disease
[D] Haemophilia
Correct Answer: [B]

46.What is the normal pH of blood?
[A] 6.65-6.45
[B] 5.35-6.0
[C] 7.35-7.45
[D] 6.35-7.0
Correct Answer: [C]

47.Population covered by an Anganwadi worker is:
[A] 2000
[B] 3000
[C] 1500
[D] 1000
Correct Answer: [D]

48.Hypokalemia is suspected when a client has serum potassium level falls below:
[A] 5.0 mEq/L
[B] 3.52m Eq/L
[C] 4.5m Eq/L
[D] 5.5m Eq/L
Correct Answer: [B]

49.Which patient is at risk for metabolic acidosis?
[A] Patient with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus
[B] Patient with emphysema
[C] Patient with chronic bronchitis
[D] Elderly patient receiving IV therapy
Correct Answer: [A]

50.Which of the following is the function of sodium in the body?
[A] Formation of bones
[B] Functioning of skeletal muscle
[C] Functioning of cardiac muscle
[D] Maintenance of serum osmolarity
Correct Answer: [D]

51.Fear of high places is called:
[A] Agrophobia
[B] Algophobia
[C] Acrophobia
[D] Claustrophobia
Correct Answer: [A]

52.Which among the following vaccines is stored in the freezer?
[A] Measles
[B] Typhoid
[C] DPT
[D] TT
Correct Answer:

53.The constant presence of a disease within a geographic area:
[A] Epidemic
[B] Endemic
[C] Sporadic
[D] Pandemic
Correct Answer: [B]

54.Which among the following medicines is used for the pharmacologic closure of patent ductus arteriosus?
[A] Methoxamine
[B] Ecospirin
[C] Indomethacin
[D] Prostaglandin
Correct Answer: [C]

55.The suture line between two parietal bones is called:
[A] Coronal
[B] Lambdoidal
[C] Frontal
[D] Sagittal
Correct Answer: [D]

56.Wilms tumor is associated with:
[A] Polycystic kidney
[B] Renal dysplasia
[C] Renal Hypoplasia
[D] Horse-shoe kidney
Correct Answer: [B]

57.The most common complication of Tuberculous meningitis is:
[A] Encephalitis
[B] Subdural empyema
[C] Hydrocephalus
[D] Brain abscess
Correct Answer: [C]

58.A person who is kind, quiet, submissive, sympathetic and gloomy has:
[A] Melancholic personality
[B] Narcissitic personality
[C] Cyclothymic personality
[D] Histrionic personality
Correct Answer: [A]

59.Guillain-barre’syndrome is manifested with:
[A] Muscle atrophy and persistent reflexes
[B] Symmetric muscle weakness, diminished reflexes and paresthesia
[C] Muscle atrophy, convulsions, and behavioral problems
[D] Symmetric muscle weakness, increased tone and persistent reflexes
Correct Answer: [B]

60.Bryant’s traction is indicated in:
[A] Fractures of femur
[B] Fractures of humerus
[C] Spinal fractures
[D] Fractures of radius
Correct Answer: [A]

61.Which of the following methods in health communication helps to perform a skill?
[A] Lecture
[B] Demonstration
[C] Seminar
[D] Symposium
Correct Answer: [B]

62.Salk vaccine is given for the prevention of:
[A] Measles
[B] Mumps
[C] Polio
[D] Rabies
Correct Answer: [C]

63.Which is the most common cancer associated with AIDS?
[A] Lukemia
[B] Adeno carcinoma
[C] Osteo sarcoma
[D] Kaposi’s sarcoma
Correct Answer: [D]

64.Bleeding due to the premature separation of a normally situated placenta is called:
[A] Placenta praevia
[B] Incidental haemorrhage
[C] Post partum haemorrhage
[D] Abruptio placentae
Correct Answer: [D]

65.A patient can become toxic on a normal dose of digitalis when ______ is present.
[A] Hyperkalemia
[B] Hypertention
[C] Hypokalemia
[D] Hypotention
Correct Answer: [C]

66.If the activities done by the people are repeated by a patient,it is called?
[A] Ecolalia
[B] Hyperactivity
[C] Compulsion
[D] Echopraxia
Correct Answer: [D]

67.The most important cause of diarrhea in infants and children is:
[A] Escherichia coli
[B] Rota virus
[C] Salmonella
[D] Vibrio cholera
Correct Answer: [D]

68.Bagassosis is caused by inhalation of:
[A] Sugar-cane dust
[B] Cotton dust
[C] Coal dust
[D] Silica dust
Correct Answer: [A]

69.Normal PR interval in ECG is:
[A] 0.20-0.35 sec
[B] 0.30-0.45 sec
[C] 0.35-0.40 sec
[D] 0.12-0.20 sec
Correct Answer: [D]

70.The antidote to warfarin is:
[A] Heparin
[B] Vitamin K
[C] Vitamin B12
[D] Iron
Correct Answer: [B]

71.What is the normal CSF pressure when the individual is lying on his side?
[A] 15cm H2O
[B] 20cmH2O
[C] 10cmH2O
[D] 25cmH2O
Correct Answer: [A]

72.Immunization of DPT should be administered by:
[A] Intradermal
[B] Intramuscular
[C] Subcutanious
[D] Intravenous
Correct Answer: [B]

73.Which among the following drugs is used in the treatment of alcohol dependence?
[A] Disulfiram
[B] Lithium
[C] Carbamazepine
[D] Verapamil
Correct Answer: [A]

74.Insertion of a needle into the pleural cavity is:
[A] Endoscopy
[B] Paracentesis
[C] Thoracentesis
[D] Evisceration
Correct Answer: [C]

75.Lack of oxygen in the blood stream is:
[A] Apnoea
[B] Cyanosis
[C] Anoxia
[D] Anoxaemia
Correct Answer: [D]

76.Fracture occurs at the distal end of the fibula:
[A] Colles fracture
[B] Oblique fracture
[C] Spiral fracture
[D] Pott’s fracture
Correct Answer: [D]

77.The most preferred intramuscular injection site for children is:
[A] Deltoid
[B] Dorsoglutcal
[C] Vastus lateralis
[D] Ventrogluteal
Correct Answer: [C]

78.The characteristic hormone of the placenta is:
[A] Oestrogen
[B] Chorionic gonadotrophin
[C] Corticotrophin
[D] Oxytocin
Correct Answer: [B]

79.Positive Chvostek’s and Trousseau’s signs are early indications of:
[A] Rickets
[B] Addison’s disease
[C] Tetany
[D] Cusing’s syndrome
Correct Answer: [C]

80.The sudden return to a normal temperature from a very high temperature within a few hours:
[A] Crisis
[B] Lysis
[C] Remittent fever
[D] Continuous fever
Correct Answer: [A]

81.Which of the following symptoms is most commonly associated with Vitamin C deficiency?
[A] Photophobia
[B] Bleeding gums
[C] Muscular hypoxia
[D] Conjunctival xerosis
Correct Answer: [B]

82.Which among the malarial parasite is responsible for cerebral malaria?
[A] P.Vivax
[B] P.Ovale
[C] P.Falciparum
[D] P.Quartan
Correct Answer: [C]

83.One of the major causes of left sided heart failure is:
[A] Septal defect
[B] Congenital heart disease
[C] Pulmonary valve stenosis
[D] Hypertention
Correct Answer: [C]

84.Secretion of parathyroid hormone is stimulated by:
[A] Hypokalemia
[B] Hypercalcemia
[C] Hyperkalemia
[D] Hypocalcemia
Correct Answer: [D]

85.Which of the following hormone is called a”Stress”hormor?
[A] Calcitonin
[B] Vasopressin
[C] Cortisol
[D] Prolactin
Correct Answer: [C]

86.Which meal plan is best for the patient with reactive hypoglycemia?
[A] Avoidance of fats and proteins
[B] Small frequent meals
[C] Low fiber,high carbohydrate diet
[D] Avoid fats,complex carbohydrates and proteins
Correct Answer: [B]

87.What is the recommended maximum noise level?
[A] 85 decibel
[B] 90 decibel
[C] 80 decibel
[D] 75 decibel
Correct Answer: [A]

88.Angiotensin 11 inereases which of the following?
[A] Vasodilation and ADH secretion
[B] Vasoconstriction and aldosterone secretion
[C] Venous flow from the extremity
[D] Arterial flow to the extremity
Correct Answer: [B]

89.The cells involved in inflammatory reactions are called:
[A] Neutrophils
[B] Eosinophils
[C] Basophils
[D] Lymphocytes
Correct Answer: [D]

90.The muscle covers the shoulder and the back of the neck is:
[A] Trapezius
[B] Masseter
[C] Biceps
[D] Temporalis
Correct Answer: [A]

91.In which part of the brain,respiratory  centre is located?
[A] Cerebral cortex
[B] Hypothalamus
[C] Midbrain
[D] Medulla oblongata
Correct Answer: [D]

92.What is the common complication of varicocele?
[A] Phimosis
[B] Erectile dysfunction
[C] Infertility
[D] Cancer
Correct Answer: [C]

93.Which among the following conditions come under Cyanotic heart disease?
[A] Ventricular septal defect
[B] Atrial septal defect
[C] Tetralogy of fallot
[D] Patent ductus arteriousus
Correct Answer: [C]

94.The most common site of bleeding in children with hemophilia is:
[A] Joints
[B] Stomach
[C] Gum
[D] Nose
Correct Answer: [A]

95.A client receiving morphine sulfate should be observed for:
[A] Respiratory depression
[B] Blood dyscrasias
[C] Gastritis
[D] Jaundice
Correct Answer: [A]

96.Which of the following is the 5th cranial nerve?
[A] Trochlear
[B] Trigeminal
[C] Abducent
[D] Facial
Correct Answer: [B]

97.Deficiency  of vitamin B1 causes:
[A] Beriberi
[B] Rickets
[C] Pellagra
[D] Xerophthalmia
Correct Answer: [A]

98.Growth hormone is secreted by:
[A] Neurohypophysis
[B] Adrenal cortex
[C] Adenohypophysis
[D] Adrenal medulla
Correct Answer: [C]

99.Incubation Period of Chikungunya fever is:
[A] 10-13 days
[B] 1-2 days
[C] 14-16 days
[D] 4-7 days
Correct Answer: [D]

100.Mc Burney’s point is associated with:
[A] Appendix
[B] Stomach
[C] Spleen
[D] Larynx
Correct Answer: [A]