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Post NameJUNIOR INSTRUCTOR- HOSPITAL HOUSE KEEPING - INDUSTRIAL TRAINING DEPARTMENT
Question Paper Code051/2017
Category Code539/2012
Medium of QuestionEnglish
Exam TypeOMR Examination
Total Questions100
1
About ________ % of the hospitals operating budget goes to Housekeeping services
Answer
A. 3 – 5%
2
One Housekeeping staff is need for every _____ sq. feet of floor area
Answer
B. 1400 sq. feet
3
Infectious waste forms what percentage of hospital waste ?
Answer
B. 10 – 15%
4
The approximate space requirement for Housekeeping Department in a modern hospital is ______ sq. feet per bed
Answer
D. 4 – 6
5
_________ are the ends towards which activity is aimed
Answer
A. Goals
6
Which of the following is a means of informal communication ?
Answer
C. Grapevine
7
Information is a
Answer
C. Processed data
8
The brain of the computer is the
Answer
D. CPU
9
The disease spread by urine of a rat is
Answer
C. Leptospirosis
10
The chemical formula for phenol or carbolic acid is
Answer
A. C H OH
11
Keeping flower pots in hospitals can mainly increase the risk of spreading
Answer
B. Dengue
12
Disease which is not transmitted by flies is
Answer
A. Chikungunya
13
Which of the functions of a hospital is affected by poor lighting ?
Answer
D. All of the above
14
Dividing the hospital area and premises based on location and services delivered is called
Answer
A. Zoning
15
Indoor plants do not help in the following
Answer
D. Lighting
16
The instrument used to measure odour in a building is called
Answer
A. Olfactometer
17
Odour control methods include
Answer
D. All of the above
18
Visual aids in hospitals providing direction, orientation warning and identification of the operations and services in a hospital is called
Answer
C. Signage
19
Which of the following makes a hospital senior citizen friendly ?
Answer
B. Ramps
20
Which of the following do not determine the “falls prevention” in hospitals ?
Answer
D. Infection control
21
Waste containing excreta is called
Answer
C. Sewage
22
Disease spread by reuse of needles is
Answer
B. Hepatitis B
23
Sharps are to be deposited in the bin with the colour
Answer
C. Blue
24
The solution commonly used to disinfect needles in hospitals is made of
Answer
B. Bleaching powder
25
The hazard sign for biosafety should be present on
Answer
D. All of the above
26
The hospital acquired infection which can be prevented by vaccination
Answer
B. Hepatitis B
27
The following infection rate is an indicator of infection control in hospitals
Answer
C. Urinary tract infection
28
IMAGE is an organization working on
Answer
B. Hospital waste
29
Gloves should be worn to prevent hospital acquired infections while doing procedures for
Answer
A. All patients
30
Hospital Infection Control Committee does not have representatives of
Answer
C. Patients
31
The new aspect included in the tetrahydran concept of Fire Triangle rather than the old fire triangle
Answer
B. Chain reaction
32
A, B and C class of fire can be extinguished by
Answer
C. Dry Chemical Powder
33
The fire hazard due to the structure trolly wheels and chair trolly wheels in hospitals is by
Answer
B. Electrostatic discharge
34
In case of burns percentage of adult body involved in Rule of Nine, if both legs are burn
Answer
B. 36%
35
During fire in hospitals which one cannot be considered as means of escape
Answer
D. Lift
36
Which is the safety device to prevent hazards due to high voltage electric discharge ?
Answer
C. Lightning conductor
37
The advanced Fire Protection System in High Voltage Transformers is
Answer
B. Emulsifier Fire Protection System
38
In AC ducts and fire fighting shafts, what is used as a smoke controlling device ?
Answer
C. Fire dampers
39
Blue coloured sprinkler head with fusible bulbs can withstand temperature upto
Answer
C. 121 – 149°C
40
Fire extinguishing medium that can be used in Computer Server Rooms and fire involving in Electronic systems
Answer
A. CO2
41
Temporary hardiness of water is due to the presence of
Answer
B. Bicarbonates
42
Emulsifying power of detergent
Answer
C. Breaks up the grease and loosen the dirt particles
43
Recent pollution of water is indicated by the presence of
Answer
A. Saline ammonia
44
Which item is not included in the bed linen group ?
Answer
C. Gowns
45
Phenol is active against
Answer
A. Gram positive organism
46
The method of sterilization used for sterilizing plastics, catgut is
Answer
C. Gamma Rays
47
The average workload of soiled linen per patient per day in Indian teaching hospital is
Answer
B. 2.5 kg – 3.5 kg
48
Which activity is not included in the primary phase of sewage treatment ?
Answer
D. Trickling filter
49
The basic ingredient of any detergent is
Answer
A. Surfactants
50
Which disinfectant has an intermediate level of germicidal effect ?
Answer
B. Cresol
51
The major source of dioxins and furans are from
Answer
A. Burning of plastics
52
The process of inactivating micro-organism by direct exposure to chemical agent or physical agent is called
Answer
B. Disinfection
53
The requirement of water for washing 1 Kg of linen is
Answer
A. 15 L of hot water and 10 L of cold water
54
The disinfection of infectious agent as soon as it released from the body is called
Answer
D. Concurrent disinfection
55
Which machine is used to remove blood and faeces from the bed sheet ?
Answer
B. Sluicing machine
56
General lighting of all hospital area should be of
Answer
A. 100 Lux
57
The laundry floor should be made of
Answer
D. Dust proof concrete
58
The process by which combustible material is burned at high temperature under controlled condition to convert waste into harmless mineral residue and gases is called
Answer
D. Incineration
59
Most important source of ground water is
Answer
A. Wells
60
The laundry should be located in the
Answer
A. Ground floor near clean area
61
The advantage of centralised purchasing is
Answer
D. All of the above
62
The common source of energy for pacemaker is
Answer
A. Mercury battery
63
Who has the overall responsibility for efficient functioning of the medical records department ?
Answer
B. Administrator
64
Most blood pumps use the principle of
Answer
A. Peristaltic compression
65
Documents used to control the procurement of equipment by laying down the performance and other associated criteria is termed as
Answer
A. Specification
66
Ground faults can be avoided by using
Answer
C. Isolated power supply
67
The general type of standards for medical devices is
Answer
D. All of the above
68
All apparatus in contact with a patient during cardiac catherization must be designed to prevent
Answer
C. Leakage current
69
All are components of Standard precautions EXCEPT
Answer
D. Antibiotics to all inpatients in the hospital
70
Which of the following does not belong to the WHO scheme for hand hygiene implementation ?
Answer
D. None of the above
71
Which belongs to the aseptic techniques in invasive line insertion ?
Answer
B. Wiping of hub of cannula with alcohol swab
72
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) includes all EXCEPT
Answer
B. Vaccines
73
Which of the following diseases is transmitted by airborne route ?
Answer
A. Measles
74
All of the following are high level disinfectants EXCEPT
Answer
D. Ethyl alcohol
75
Method of sterilisation for heat labile instruments include ?
Answer
C. Ethylene oxide
76
Which is the area most frequently missed during hand washing ?
Answer
A. Tips of fingers
77
Chance of infection by needle stick injury is highest for
Answer
B. HBV (Hepatitis B Virus)
78
Alcohol-based hand gel SHOULD NOT be used
Answer
C. If hands are visibly dirty
79
When should you remove your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ?
Answer
A. Before leaving patients room
80
All of the following are common nosocomial infections EXCEPT
Answer
C. Mycobacterium tuberculosis
81
Mahatma Gandhi Employment Guarantee Programme guarantees
Answer
B. 100 days employment
82
The imaginary circles drawn parallel to the eqator
Answer
A. Lattitude
83
Jawahar Lal Nehru became the President of Indian National Congress in the year
Answer
C. 1929
84
Who is known as the ‘Missile Man’ of India ?
Answer
B. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
85
Cassius Clay was the reputed champion in the field
Answer
B. Boxing
86
‘Anandamahasabha’ was the contribution of
Answer
D. Brahmananda Siva Yogi
87
Jaya Jaya Kerala Komala Dharani is the poem written by
Answer
C. Bodheswara
88
The tri colour flag hoisted for the first time on
Answer
A. 31st December 1929
89
The first lady imprisoned for participating in Salt Satyagraha
Answer
B. Rugmini Lakshmipathi
90
The birth place of Sahodaran Ayyappan
Answer
B. Vaippin
91
Vernacular Press Act was passed by
Answer
A. Lord Lytton
92
The first Election Commissioner of India
Answer
B. Sukumar Sen
93
Prophet of Kerala Renaissance
Answer
A. Sree Narayana Guru
94
First Education Minister of Independent India
Answer
B. Moulana Abul Kalam Azad
95
The famous city of Kolkata situated on the banks of
Answer
A. Hugli
96
Radclife line separates India from
Answer
A. Pakisthan
97
Rabeendranath Tagore gave up his Honarary title ‘SIR’ as a result of
Answer
B. Amritser Tragedy
98
‘Back to Vedas’ the famous slogan given by
Answer
A. Swami Dayananda
99
Which is the river Chourni in KoutilyaÂ’s Arthasastra ?
Answer
A. Periyar
100
The man who became a member in Rajyasabha from film field
Answer
B. Suresh Gopi

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