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Post NameSENIOR LECTURER IN PAEDIATRICS- NCA- MEDICAL EDUCATION
Question Paper Code014/2018/OL
Category Code040/2017
Date of Test7 March 2018
Medium of QuestionENGLISH
Exam TypeOnline Examination
Total Questions100
1
Article of Indian Constitution deals with Prohibition of Child Labour
Answer
D. 24
2
Who nominates the chairperson of Public Accounts Committee of Indian Parliament ?
Answer
C. Speaker of Lok Sabha
3
Lok Sabha passed the Whistle Blowers Protection Act in
Answer
A. 2011
4
Budget Allocation in crores for Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme for the financial year 2017-18
Answer
C. 48000
5
Swachh Bharat progrmme is aiming to end open defecation by
Answer
B. 2019
6
Which city is included in AMRUT scheme of Central Government ?
Answer
A. Palakkad
7
The first "start-up" magazine in India
Answer
B. The Cofounder
8
Which missionary group launched Tile Industry in Kerala ?
Answer
D. BEM
9
Acharabhooshanam is a work of
Answer
D. Pandit Karuppan
10
Sahodaran Ayyappan organized Inter dining in 1917 at
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A. Cherai
11
Major issue raised by Malayali Memorial of 1891
Answer
B. Domination of Tamil Brahmins in Civil Service
12
"Sreemathi" the womens journal was published by
Answer
A. Anna Chandi
13
Narayana Guru consecrated the Mirror Idol at Kalavamkodam in
Answer
C. 1927
14
Jatinashini Sabha of North Malabar was founded by
Answer
B. Swami Ananda Theerthan
15
The Malayalam film Indulekha based on the novel of O. Chandu Menon was directed by
Answer
C. Kalanilayam Krishnan Nair
16
Payment Banks came into existence as per the recommendations of the committee headed by
Answer
B. Nachiket Mor
17
Goods and Service Tax Council was constituted in
Answer
D. September 2016
18
The 21st Conference of United Nations Framework Convention on climate change accorded its historic agreement in 2015 in
Answer
A. Paris
19
Who won FIFA Ballon d'or 2016 ?
Answer
D. Christiano Ronaldo
20
Empowerment project for the differently abled persons devised by Kerala IT Mission
Answer
C. Insight
21
The WHO Child Growth Standards are based on data collected from
Answer
A. US, Brazil, Norway, Oman, Ghana, India
22
VLBW infants catch up height by the age of
Answer
C. 30 months
23
Failure to thrive is defined by
Answer
A. Dropping of weight for age over 2 major percentiles
24
The Goodenough Draw-a-Man test is used for
Answer
A. Assessment of Intelligence above the age of 3 years
25
Vineland Social Maturity Scale is used to assess
Answer
D. Social and adaptive behaviour upto 30 years
26
Theory of mind is acquired by an individual
Answer
B. Between 3 and 5 years of age
27
All of the following age-independent measures of nutritional status take into account height of the child, except
Answer
A. Kanawati index
28
The RDA of Idoine for an infant below 6 months of age is
Answer
C. 110 mcg
29
Protein content of 100 gms of Green Gram is
Answer
C. 24 gms
30
Omega 3 fatty acids are not fount to be useful in treatment of
Answer
D. PCOD
31
As per the WHO definition, an event is considered as an AEFI if it occurs
Answer
D. None of the above
32
Dengue vaccine is
Answer
A. Chimeric vaccine
33
Steven-Johnson syndrome is commonly known to occur with all of the following except.
Answer
C. Sodium valproate
34
All of the following are used in the treatment of MRSA except
Answer
C. Co-amoxyclav
35
The definition of ARDS is
Answer
D. All of the above
36
Dyslipidemia is caused by all except
Answer
A. Lopinavir
37
Which of the following is true about Diphtheria ?
Answer
A. The inclubation period of diphtheria is 4 days
38
In the peripheral smear of a patient with malaria, the prophozoite is seen in larger RBCs in the case of
Answer
B. P. vivax
39
Which of the following is not true about Post-streptococcal reactive arthristis ?
Answer
A. It responds dramatically to NSAIDs
40
Individuals with Congenital Rubella are infective to others as they continue to carry the virus for prolonged periods in
Answer
B. Urine
41
Exposure does not affect the odds of the outcome if the Odds Ratio is
Answer
A. Equal to 1
42
The Chi-square test is used in the case of
Answer
A. Two independent groups with qualitative variables
43
Tumor lysis syndrome is characterised by
Answer
A. Hyperphosphatemia
44
A good prognostic indicator in Acute Lymphoblastic leukemia is
Answer
B. Hyperdiploidy
45
The risk of recurrence of atypical febrile seizures is
Answer
B. 6%
46
WADA is a procedure to determine _____ in an individual.
Answer
A. Handedness
47
Which drug exacerbates seizures if given to a child with Benign Rolandic Epilepsy ?
Answer
D. Carbamazepine
48
Lorenzo's oil is used for treatment of
Answer
D. Adrenoleukodystrophy
49
Rapid sequence intubation refers to inducing a state of
Answer
A. Excellent intubating conditions within one minute
50
Chest compression in single-rescuer infant BLS is best done with
Answer
B. Two fingers
51
Left axis deviation is seen in
Answer
B. Tricuspid atresia
52
Nutmeg appearance of the liver is seen in
Answer
B. Congestive cardiac failure
53
Which of the following may be considered as abnormal in a 13 yr old girl who recently attained menarche ?
Answer
A. The next period occurring 4 months later
54
The Ferriman Gallwey score is used to grade.
Answer
D. Hirsutism
55
Indication for ICD in empyema in children is based on
Answer
A. Clinical symptoms and signs
56
Definition of steroid resistance in idiopathic nephrotic syndrome
Answer
A. No response to treatment after 4 weeks of daily Prednisolone 2mg/kg
57
Intervention for biliary atresia is imperative before
Answer
C. 8 weeks of age
58
The following are true about Trisomy 18 except
Answer
C. It is more common in males
59
Growth Hormone therapy is indicated in
Answer
A. Turner's syndrome
60
VDDR is characterised by
Answer
C. Hypercalcemia and tetany
61
All of the following are seen in Glycogen storage disorder Type 1, except
Answer
D. Low lactate levels
62
Neonatal resuscitation may be with held if
Answer
C. Gestational age is less than 23 weeks, weight less than 400 gms
63
Which of the following statements regarding Neonatal Hyperglycemia is true ?
Answer
A. It is defined as RBS more than 150mg/dL
64
Phototherapy of ________ wavelength is most effective to treat hyperbilirubinemia.
Answer
C. 460 nm
65
Acute Peritoneal Dialysis
Answer
A. Is a good modality for management of the young infant with AKI
66
The theme of Breastfeeding Week 2017 was
Answer
A. Breastfeeding: a key to sustainably development
67
SDG 3 of the United Nations Development Program aims at
Answer
A. Good health and well-being
68
According to the updated WHO Essential drug list for children the ues of Chloramphenicol is recommended only for
Answer
B. Acute bacterial meningitis
69
What is true about the Visual Analog Scale ?
Answer
D. Is a pain scale especially designed for use in childhood
70
According to the current NACO guideline, Contrimoxazole prophylaxis is given to all of the following except.
Answer
A. Newborn baby of mother with HIV infection
71
Alternate drugs which are used in chronic ITP in children are all except.
Answer
D. Cyclophosphamide
72
Delayed dentition is defined by lack of dental eruption by
Answer
B. 13 months
73
Prostaglandin E2 is an important mediator in the fetus that maintains the patency of the ductus arteriosus. It is produced in the
Answer
C. Placenta
74
A 3-days-old full term neonate is found to have a harsh systolic murmur at the lower left sternal border. There is no cyanosis. The likely diagnosis is
Answer
C. VSD
75
A preterm baby of GA 32 weeks & birth weight 1300 gms, had Respiratory Distress Syndrome, which resolved after 48 hours. Feeds were started on day 3. On day 5 she developed abdominal distension and bilious gastric residuals. What is the most likely diagnosis ?
Answer
C. Necrotising enterocolitis
76
A 5-years old baby is admitted with fever of 6 days duration, coryza and hacking cough. On examination, he is febrile (T 100.4 deg F), RR is 28/min, there are small target-like erythematous maculopapular lesions on his trunk. Ausculation of the chest reveals equal breath sounds on both sides and a few scattered crepitations. His Chest X-ray shows poorly defined hilar exudates from both hilar regions. You will prescribe.
Answer
B. Erythromycin
77
8-yr Anitha, who weight 25 kg, is admitted in a drowsy state, with thready pulse, deep sighing respiration and cool extremities. Her glucometer RBS value is 380mg/dL. You will administer.
Answer
C. Normal saline 250 ml over 1 hour
78
Manu, aged 5 yrs, is brought with fever and iritability since 2 days. On examination, he has generalized erythema with crusting around the mouth and nose. Your diagnosis is
Answer
B. Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
79
Mary, a 30 yr old lady, is suffering from Bipolar Disorder. She has just been delivered of a term healthy infant. She is on treatment with Olanzepine for acute mania. Your approach to feeding the infant is
Answer
B. You will allow the baby to be breast fed just prior to the dose of olanzapine, in order that there is no sedation and the mother can bond with the infant
80
According to the IAP Consensus Statement on End of Life Care, with DNR (Do not Resuscitate) orders, a health care worker is not required to do the following except
Answer
C. Provide oxygen
81
While providing Basic Life Support, the algorithm followed is
Answer
C. C-A-B Compression-Airway-Breathing
82
A 3-year-old girl is brought with history of profuse watery diarrhea since 2 days. On examination, she is drowsy, her pulse rate is 140/min, her BP is 80/56, her core temperature is 103 deg F, the capillary filling time is 4 seconds. You will categories her physiological status as
Answer
B. Compensated shock
83
Pranav, 4 yrs old, has come with colicky abdominal pain and swelling of both ankles. On the third day he develops palpable purpura on both lower limbs. You treatment will include
Answer
A. Paracetamol, hot formentation of joints and IV fluids if needed
84
NIRAMAYA is scheme of the Govt. of India with the following purpose.
Answer
C. Health insurance for persons with disability
85
Meenu, 4 yrs, is brought with history of a mild URI 2 weeks ago, followed by inability to walk since 3 days. On examination she is found to have hypotonia, areflexia and weakness of all four limbs. She also has hoarseness, ineffective cough and intercostal weakness. How will you protector her airway ?
Answer
B. Keeping her in the semiprone position and suctioning the oral cavity
86
Anti-snake vennon available in India protects against
Answer
A. Najanaja, Bungarusceruleus, Russel's Viper
87
Mini, 6 yrs old, is admitted with Acute Nephritis. She is hypertension and dyspnea with evidence of pulmonary edema. Her urine output is 50 ml in the last 12 hours. Her B. Urea is 160mg/dL, S Creat is 3.4mg/dL, S. Na is 124mE/L, S.K is 5.6mE/L. Your next line of management would be
Answer
C. Early dialysis
88
Aswini, 10 yr old girl, is brought with history of headache since the last 2 months associated with tearfulness, apathy and refusal to go to school. Since 2 weeks she has fever and neck swellings. On examination she has pallor, palatal petechiae, cervical lymphadenopathy and a rash over the trunk and face suggestive of erythema multiforme. Detailed investigation is likely to reveal.
Answer
C. Systemic lupus erythematosus
89
A 2 month old infant is admitted with history of URI and mild fever since 3 days with acute woresening 2 hours ago. On examination he is grunting, with pale extremities. His pulse is thready and you are unable to count his pulse. An important differential diagnosis is
Answer
A. Supraventricular tachycardia
90
Which of the following is not a risk factor for late neonatal hypocalcemia ?
Answer
D. Gestational diabetes
91
Testicular volume of 3 ml corresponds to
Answer
C. Prepubertal size
92
Overweight in Indian children is defined by a BMI of
Answer
A. 23
93
GAVI was launched with seed money provided by
Answer
B. Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
94
What is not true of marijuana ?
Answer
A. It is the commonest illicit drug that is abused
95
According to the UNICEF, a young person is one aged between
Answer
B. 15 and 24 years
96
Leukocyte Adhesion Defect is associated with all except.
Answer
C. Large pustular lesions
97
A 1 year old infant is brought with fever and muscosal bleeds and is found to have light hair and photophobia. Her peripheral smear shows neutrophils with plenty of large granules. A likely diagnosis is
Answer
C. Chediak Higashi syndrome
98
Preethi, 6 yrs, has come to you with failure to thrive. She has pallor, lymphadenopathy, bilateral parotoid fullness and early clubbing. Auscultation reveals scattered rales and crackles. She has mild hepatosplenomegaly. You will consider
Answer
C. HIV infection
99
A 6 year old child who is known to have asthama is brought to you with respiratory failure. You will consider all of the following to treat him except.
Answer
D. Nebulized Ipratropium
100
A 6-yr-old who is known to have asthama, is brought with acute breathlessness. He has a Becker's score of 7. You will
Answer
B. Shift him to the oxygen inhalation, nebulised Salbutamol and IV steroid

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