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Post NameLABORATORY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT (DOMESTIC NURSING)
DepartmentVHSE
Question Paper Code004/2015
Date of Test7 January 2015
Medium of QuestionENGLISH
Exam TypeOMR Examination
Total Questions100
1
The World Health Day is celebrated on :
Answer
B. April 7%
2
The founder of modern nursing :
Answer
A. Florence Nightingale
3
Night blindness is caused by the deficiency of :
Answer
D. Vitamin A
4
Tuberculosis is caused by ;
Answer
C. Mycobacterium tuberculosis
5
Infection transmitted between individuals infected with different pathogenic organisms is :
Answer
C. Cross infection
6
‘The urine specific gravity is :
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A. 1.016 to 1.025
7
Abnormal increase in the volume of urine is termed as :
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D. Polyuria
8
The inflammation of middle ear is termed as :
Answer
B. Otitis media
9
The term used to denote loss of appetite is :
Answer
D. Anorexia
10
The concentration of dettol used to disinfect thermometer is :
Answer
B. 1:40
11
The microscope is invented by :
Answer
A. Antony Van Leeuwenhock
12
The smallest unit of an element is :
Answer
A. Atom
13
The pH value of blood is :
Answer
C. 7.35 to 7.45
14
The pace maker of the heart :
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D. SA node
15
The cardiac output in a healthy adult at rest :
Answer
D. 5 litres
16
The largest organ in our body is :
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B. Skin
17
The smallest unit of the body is :
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C. Cell
18
The solution used to detect sugar in the urine is :
Answer
A. Benedict’s reagent
19
The hormone responsible for the secondary sex characteristics in females is :
Answer
B. Oestrogen
20
The largest artery in human body :
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C. Aorta
21
One mL contains :
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B. 15 drops
22
The International Nurses day is celebrated on :
Answer
C. May 12%
23
The pigment responsible for skin colour :
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D. Melanin
24
Inflammation of the tongue is termed as :
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A. Glossitis
25
Body building foods are :
Answer
C. Proteins
26
The most effective method of disinfection :
Answer
Question Cancelled
27
The cheapest source of vitamin A ;
Answer
D. Green leafy vegetables
28
Which of the following is a water soluble vitamin ? |
Answer
A. Vitamin B
29
Which among the following is a live vaccine ?
Answer
A. BCG
30
Which of the following communicable diseases is eradicated in India ?
Answer
Question Cancelled
31
The World AIDS day is celebrated on :
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A. December 1°
32
A sudden severe attack of shivering in which the body temperature rises rapidly to a stage | of hyper pyrexia :
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B. Rigor
33
The number of pulse beats in a minute :
Answer
D. Rate
34
Increased respiratory rate over 24 breaths per minute :
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C. Tachypnoea
35
The lack of oxygen in the tissues :
Answer
D. Anoxia 4/2015 6 A ‘
36
The instrument used to measure blood pressure is :
Answer
B. Sphygmomanometer
37
Total cessation of breathing is termed as :
Answer
A. Apnoea
38
The largest gland in the body : |
Answer
B. Liver
39
Infancy is a period from :
Answer
A. 0-1 year
40
Cessation of menstruation is termed as :
Answer
C. Menopause
41
How many calories will be obtained from one gram fat ?
Answer
C. 9 calories
42
The method of transfer of heat directly through a substance from hot part to the cold part, from one molecule to the other :
Answer
D. Conduction
43
The formula to convert Fahrenheit scale to Celsius scale:
Answer
A. C = (F − 32) × 5/9
44
A sudden return to normal temperature from a very high temperature within a few hours or days :
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A. Crisis
45
The normal range of pulse rate in an adult : |
Answer
C. 70 - 80/mt
46
The abnormal condition of the vertebral column characterized by increased convexity in the thoracic spine : |
Answer
D. Kyphosis
47
The type of bed made for a client who cannot get out of the bed :
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D. Occupied bed
48
An agent that inhibits the growth of bacteria : |
Answer
C. Bacteriostat
49
‘The condition in which blood pressure is low associated with weakness or fainting when rises to an erect position :
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B. Postural hypotension
50
The state of complete physical, mental, social wellbeing and not merely an absence of disease or infirmity is termed as :
Answer
B. Health
51
The incubation period of measles :
Answer
C. 10-14 days .
52
Koplik’s spot is seen in :
Answer
A. Measles
53
German measles is also known as :
Answer
B. Rubella
54
Bordetella pertussis causes :
Answer
D. Whooping cough
55
The test used in the diagnosis of TB :
Answer
D. Mantoux test
56
The Vaccine used in the prevention of tuberculosis :
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A. BCG
57
Fertilizable life span of Oocyte :
Answer
B. 12to24hrs
58
Fertilizable life span of sperm :
Answer
D. 48 - 72 hrs
59
Fertilization occurs in :
Answer
A. Fallopian tube
60
Implantation of the fertilised ovum occurs in the endometrium on :
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C. 6th day
61
The endometrium during pregnancy is termed as :
Answer
D. Decidua
62
The amniotic fluid volume reaches its peak at :
Answer
A. 36-38 weeks
63
The umbilical cord contains :
Answer
C. 2 arteries and one vein
64
The average weight of a newborn in India :
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B. 25kgto35kg
65
The weight of a uterus in the non pregnant state :
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C. 60 gm
66
The net maternal weight gain during pregnancy :
Answer
Question Cancelled
67
The stage of labour which starts from the onset of true labour pain and ends with full dilatation of cervix :
Answer
A. 1% stage
68
The vaginal discharge for the first fortnight during puerperium :
Answer
B. Lochia
69
The process by which secondary oocyte is released from the ovary following rupture of a mature Graafian follicle is termed as :
Answer
D. Ovulation 4/2015 10 A ‘ ‘
70
The blood vessel carrying oxygenated blood from placenta to the fetus :
Answer
D. Umbilical vein
71
‘The weight of placenta at term :
Answer
B. 500 gm
72
The blood group termed as universal donor is :
Answer
C. O group
73
The normal random blood sugar level is : |
Answer
D. 80-120 mg%
74
Who discovered the bacillus of tuberculosis ?
Answer
C. Robert Koch
75
Bacteria that are spherical or oval in shape :
Answer
A. Cocei
76
Cross infections occuring in hospitals are called :
Answer
B. Nosocomial infection
77
A person who harbours the pathogen but has never suffered from the disease caused by the pathogen : ; ; ‘
Answer
A. Healthy carrier
78
Pathogens cross the placental barrier and infect the fetus in uterus :
Answer
B. Vertical transmission
79
The resistance to infections which an individual possesses by virtue of his genetic and constitutional make up :
Answer
C. Innate immunity
80
Which among the following is a permanent method of family planning ?
Answer
D. Tubectomy
81
Who declared Temple entry Proclamation in Travancore ?
Answer
D. Sri Chithira Tirunal Balarama Varma
82
The traditional dance form of Kerala which was recognized by UNESCO :
Answer
D. Koodiyattam
83
The last Hindu King who ruled India before the advent of Muslim rule :
Answer
D. Prithviraj Chauhan
84
“Mamamkam” is celebrated in Kerala once in every :
Answer
C. 12 years
85
The National Movement of India which became popular during the First World War :
Answer
D. Home Rule movement 4/2015 12 A
86
Malayalam Era started in which year ?
Answer
C. 825 A.D.
87
“Nivarthana Agitation” started in the year ;
Answer
B. 1932
88
Nalanda University was established in the reign of :
Answer
C. Kumaragupta
89
‘Atingal revolt’ was against which of the Foreign Country ?
Answer
B. British
90
Who lead the First war of independence in Kanpur ?
Answer
A. Nana Saheb
91
The ‘Aikya Kerala’ convention was held at Trichur in 1947 under the Presidentship of :
Answer
C. K. Kelappan
92
Gandhiji held the first Satyagraha in India at Champaran which belongs to the state of ;
Answer
D. Bihar
93
Who was the author of ‘Treatment of Thiyyas in Travancore’ ?
Answer
A. Dr. Palppu
94
‘Hindustan Republican Army’ was established by:
Answer
C. Surya Sen
95
‘Kallada Hydro Electric Project’ belongs to which district ?
Answer
A. Kollam
96
The age of Moderate in Indian Freedom struggle was :
Answer
B. 1885-1905
97
‘Swaraj’ as goal of Congress was declared in 1905 at which congress session ?
Answer
A. Banaras
98
Why did Gandhiji start satyagraha in 1919 ?
Answer
B. To protest against Rowlatt act
99
‘The British Officer Rand was killed by :
Answer
A. Chepekar Brothers
100
Who was lathi charged while protesting against Simon Commission and died later ?
Answer
B. Lala Lajpat Rai

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