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Kerala Previous Year Paper
Junior Public Health Nurse
PSC Grade II 29 June 2022
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FINAL ANSWER KEY
Question Paper Code: 33/2022/OL
Category Code: 597/2019
Exam: Junior Public Health Nurse Grade II
Date of Test 29-06-2022
Department Health and MCS
Alphacode A
Question1:-For an effective non-directive counseling session which one of the following will be most essential?
A:-Training of counselor
B:-Establishing rapport with the client
C:-Expertise in any
D:-Conversational fluency
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question2:-In ________ method of group teaching there is no active participation from learners.
A:-Lecture
B:-Symposium
C:-Seminar
D:-Role play
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question3:-_______ is an essential tool of community health.
A:-Health Education
B:-Philosophy
C:-Psychology
D:-Sociology
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question4:-Mike publicity is
A:-Audio visual aids
B:-Visual aids
C:-Audio aids
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question5:-Which concept is based on the principle of germs?
A:-Biomedical concept
B:-Ecological concept
C:-Psychosocial concept
D:-Coordinating concept
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question6:-The three tier structure of rural self government in India is known as
A:-Taluk
B:-Zillah Parishad
C:-Panchayath Raj
D:-Rajya Sabha
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question7:-_______ is the first step in establishing health program.
A:-Research
B:-Community diagnosis
C:-Health education
D:-Health planning
Correct Answer:- Option-B
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Question8:-Rehabilitation process is characterized by active role of people with family and community is known as
A:-CBR
B:-RCH
C:-MCH
D:-ART
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question9:-A human population which lives in a definite geograhical area which leads to a common and independent life is known as
A:-Family
B:-Community
C:-Industry
D:-Group
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question10:-Didactic method of health education involve _________ in teaching process.
A:-Two way communication
B:-Seminar
C:-Discussion
D:-One way communication
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question11:-Health Secretariat is headed by ________ at State level.
A:-Health Minister
B:-Health Secretary
C:-Director of Health Services
D:-Director of Medical Education
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question12:-Health survey and planning committee is known as
A:-Kartar Singh
B:-Mudiliar Committee
C:-Bhore Committee
D:-Chadha Committee
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question13:-The first level of contact with the formal health care system of the State is
A:-Community health centre
B:-Family health centre
C:-Sub centre
D:-Primary health centre
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question14:-Municipal corporation covers the population of _______ people.
A:-1 lakh
B:-50000-80000
C:-80000
D:-Above 2 lakhs
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question15:-________ is one of the major cause of morbidity and mortality especially in children below 5 years of age.
A:-Tuberculosis
B:-Malaria
C:-Diarrheal diseases
D:-Acute Respiratory diseases
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question16:-National Small Pox eradication program is one of the development of ______ five year plan.
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B:-Second five year plan
C:-Third five year plan
D:-Fourth five year plan
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question17:-Who is responsible for register and provide care to pregnant women throughout the period of Pregnancy?
A:-ANM
B:-LHI
C:-LHS
D:-HI
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question18:-It is known as essential amino acids.
A:-Tyrosine
B:-Isolucine
C:-Serene
D:-Glycine
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question19:-Pellagra caused due to the deficiency of
A:-Thiamine
B:-Vitamin C
C:-Niacin
D:-Iodine
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question20:-Triceps skin fold measure comes under the test of
A:-Anthropometric scale
B:-Bio chemical measurement
C:-Standard evaluation
D:-Dietary analysis
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question21:-One third of energy and half of protein requirement to be met through this programme for children
A:-Applied nutrition programme
B:-Nutritional anemia prevention programme
C:-Special nutrition programme
D:-Mid day school meal
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question22:-It is the main aspect of Baby friendly hospital movement
A:-Hospital provides specialist service for children
B:-Special nutrition provides for malnourished children in hospital
C:-Breast feeding is encouraged
D:-Skilled training provides to the health personnel
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question23:-It is the highly automated and self executed behavior of a person.
A:-Attitude
B:-Habit
C:-Custom
D:-Addiction
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question24:-It is synthesized by the skin using ultraviolet rays
A:-Vitamin C
B:-Vitamin D
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D:-Vitamin B
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question25:-The inflammation of the tissue encircling the base to the teeth
A:-Gingivits
B:-Tooth decay
C:-Periodonitis
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question26:-Deficiency of Vitamin A leads to
A:-Xerophthalmia
B:-Blepharitis
C:-Cataract
D:-Glaucoma
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question27:-Safe and wholesome water is intended to be
A:-Without pathogenic agents
B:-Free from high risk chemicals
C:-Usable for house hold purpose
D:-Above all
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question28:-Which taps the water above the first impervious layer is?
A:-Deep well
B:-Artesian well
C:-Shallow well
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question29:-The disease transmitted through blood and blood products
A:-Malaria
B:-Filaria
C:-Para Typhoid
D:-Hepatitis B
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question30:-This is the test to find out the purity of water
A:-Orthotoludine test
B:-Presumptive coli form test
C:-High test hypochlorite
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question31:-What are the methods for screening malnutrition?
A:-Height and weight
B:-Mid-arm circumference
C:-Clinical and laboratory examination
D:-Above all
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question32:-The continuous scrutiny of the factors which determine the spread of disease and the conditions of ill health is
A:-Surveillance
B:-Observation
C:-Inspection
D:-Statistics
Correct Answer:- Option-A
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Question33:-This represents the height of the disease
A:-Fastigium
B:-Prodrome
C:-Defervescence
D:-Invasion
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question34:-A person who harbors an infectious agent in the absence of clinical disease is termed as
A:-Host
B:-Reservoir
C:-Carrier
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question35:-It is a digestive tract infection and it can cause paralysis and deformity.
A:-Polio myelitis
B:-Hepatitis
C:-Whooping cough
D:-Leprosy
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question36:-The disease is characterized by fever, malaise, ache and vesicles within one day
A:-mumps
B:-chickenpox
C:-german measles
D:-influenza
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question37:-It is transmitted through droplet, inhalation of infected dust.
A:-Typhoid fever
B:-Dengue fever
C:-Tuberculosis
D:-Malaria
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question38:-The number of new cases occurring in the defined population during a specific time period is called
A:-Prevalence
B:-Rates
C:-Ratios
D:-Incidence
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question39:-An outbreak of a disease in a community in excess
A:-Endemic
B:-Sporadic
C:-Epidemic
D:-Pandemic
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question40:-Which is not a live attenuated vaccine?
A:-BCG
B:-Oral Polio Vaccine
C:-Typhoid Vaccine
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question41:-Vaccine which is not to be stored in the temperature at-20°C
A:-BCG
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B:-OPV
C:-Measles
D:-Toxoids
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question42:-Mode of transmission of influenza
A:-Direct contact
B:-Droplet infection
C:-Handling of contaminated articles
D:-Above all
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question43:-The substance which stimulate the production of antibody when it enter through the blood or body tissue is
A:-Antigen
B:-Immunity
C:-Monocyte
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question44:-The antibodies produced in an individual are transferred to another individual to give protection against a particular disease is called
A:-Active immunity
B:-Humoral immunity
C:-Passive immunity
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question45:-It is the system of transporting and storing vaccine at the recommended temperature
A:-Cold chain
B:-Walk in cold system
C:-Deep freezing system
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question46:-This is to restoring the person to health physically, psychologically and socially as an useful member of the family
A:-Rehabilitation
B:-Health promotion
C:-Disability limitation
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question47:-This is the chronic condition in the casusation of coronary heart disease and stroke
A:-Hypotension
B:-Hypertension
C:-Chronic diseases
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question48:-Blankets, beds, books are disinfected by using
A:-Bleaching powder
B:-Soap and water
C:-Phenol
D:-Formalin gas
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question49:-Give an example for large scale waste disposal method.
A:-Burial burning
B:-Incineration
C:-Manure pits
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D:-Burning
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question50:-It is the first peripheral institution between community and health services in rural areas.
A:-Sub centre
B:-Primary health centre
C:-Community health centre
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question51:-Sub centre in tribal area is set up for the population of
A:-3000
B:-4000
C:-5000
D:-6000
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question52:-In sub centre level house to house survey would be done with the participation of
A:-ASHA
B:-AWW
C:-DPHN
D:-Above all
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question53:-This is a test to identify the State of hypersensitivity to diptheria toxin.
A:-Mantoux test
B:-Screening test
C:-Schick test
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question54:-The prevention of coronary artery disease prevented by the following measures except
A:-Diet control
B:-Regular exercise
C:-Not to smoke
D:-Immunization
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question55:-It is the first peripheral institution between community and health services in rural areas.
A:-Sub centre
B:-Primary health centre
C:-Community health centre
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question56:-Sub centre in tribal area is set up for the population of
A:-3000
B:-4000
C:-5000
D:-6000
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question57:-It is the numerical description of birth, death, abortion, marriage, divorce, adoption and judicial separation.
A:-Family health details
B:-Morbidity rate
C:-Vital statistics
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
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Question58:-The objective of this programme is to improve the living standards of the people
A:-Family welfare programme
B:-Minimum needs programme
C:-IDSP
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question59:-She must be a resident of the village, married, widow, divorced and preferably in the age group of 25 to 45 years.
A:-ASHA worker
B:-JPHN
C:-CHN
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question60:-These are the primary goals of National Health Policy
A:-Achieve HFA/2000 AD
B:-Achieve Net reproduction rate - 1 by 2000 AD
C:-Above 1 and 2
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question61:-The most preferred site for intramuscular injection in infants is
A:-Ventrogluteal
B:-Deltoid
C:-Vastus lateralis
D:-Dorsogluteal
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question62:-Birth weight triples by
A:-Six months
B:-One year
C:-Two year
D:-Three year
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question63:-Involuntary passage of urine in children in termed as
A:-Nocturia
B:-Anuria
C:-Enuresis
D:-Encopresis
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question64:-Temper tantrum is a behavioral problem typically seen among
A:-Infants
B:-Toddlers
C:-Pre-schoolers
D:-Schoolers
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question65:-Which type of anemia is common among adolescent girls?
A:-Iron deficiency anemia
B:-Aplastic anemia
C:-Pernicious anemia
D:-Hemolytic anemia
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question66:-Pentavalent vaccine is a combination of
A:-BCG, DPT, Hepatitis B
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B:-DPT, Hepatitis B, Measles
C:-DPT, HIB, Measles
D:-DPT, Hepatitis B, HIB
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question67:-Exclusive breast feeding is given up to
A:-Three months
B:-Six months
C:-One year
D:-Two year
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question68:-Wasted appearance with old man look is typical in
A:-Marasmus
B:-Kwashiorkor
C:-Anemia
D:-Worm infestation
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question69:-Vitamin A deficiency causes
A:-Dementia
B:-Scurvy
C:-Night-blindness
D:-Anemia
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question70:-Milk secreted during first three days after delivery is termed as
A:-Fore milk
B:-Hind milk
C:-Transitional milk
D:-Colostrum
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question71:-Declaration of Rights of Children is adopted by
A:-UNICEF
B:-UN
C:-WHO
D:-ICDS
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question72:-Which of the following disease is prevented by BCG vaccination?
A:-Tuberculosis
B:-Whooping cough
C:-Tetanus
D:-Chicken Pox
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question73:-The hormone responsible for secondary sexual characteristic in males
A:-Aldosterone
B:-Vasopressin
C:-Oxytocin
D:-Testosterone
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question74:-The suitable pelvis for normal labour is
A:-Android pelvis
B:-Anthropoid pelvis
C:-Gynaecoid pelvis
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D:-Platypelloid pelvis
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question75:-The normal ratio between weight of the placenta and fetus is
A:-1:5
B:-1:6
C:-1:7
D:-1:8
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question76:-Fertilization normally takes place in
A:-Fimbriae of fallopian tube
B:-Isthmus
C:-Infundifulum
D:-Ampulla
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question77:-The hormone produced by testis is
A:-Testosterone
B:-Oxytocin
C:-Oestrogen
D:-Progesterone
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question78:-Sub occipito frontal diameter measures
A:-9 cm
B:-10 cm
C:-11 cm
D:-14 cm
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question79:-Prolongation of pregnancy 2 weeks beyond the EDD is known as
A:-post dated pregnancy
B:-prolonged pregnancy
C:-post partum
D:-prolonged labour
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question80:-The denominator in breech presentation is
A:-mentum
B:-vertex
C:-acromian process
D:-sacrum
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question81:-Umbilical cord consists of
A:-2 artery one vein
B:-2 artery 2 vein
C:-one artery 2 vein
D:-one artery one vein
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question82:-Full dilation of cervix is
A:-8 cm
B:-9 cm
C:-10 cm
D:-11 cm
Correct Answer:- Option-C
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Question83:-Anterior fontanelle closes at
A:-6 months
B:-12 months
C:-18 months
D:-24 months
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question84:-Vaginal discharge during puerperium is called
A:-Leucorrhoea
B:-Lochia
C:-Snow
D:-Amniotie fluid
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question85:-The commonest cause of female infertility is
A:-Combined factors
B:-Cervical factors
C:-Vaginal factors
D:-Ovarian factors
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question86:-The condition in which the fetus is dead and retained inside the uterine cavity is called
A:-missed abortion
B:-threatened abortion
C:-inevitable abortion
D:-incomplete abortion
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question87:-Biochemical marker of pre eclampsia is
A:-Blood urea
B:-Serum uric acid
C:-Urine albumin
D:-Serum creatinine
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question88:-The common fetal complication of gestational diabetes melitus is
A:-Birth injury
B:-Macrosomia
C:-Diabetic nephropathy
D:-Fetal death
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question89:-Screening test for HIV infection is
A:-Enzyme linked immuno sorbent assay
B:-Western blot
C:-DNA test
D:-Blood test
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question90:-The condition in which the amount of liquor amni is deficient is called
A:-Poly hydramaios
B:-Hydrops fetalis
C:-Oligo hydramnios
D:-Hydatidi form mole
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question91:-Which of the following is male sterilization?
A:-Tubectomy
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B:-Tuboplasty
C:-Minilap
D:-Vasectomy
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question92:-The emergency contraceptive pill is to be taken within how many hours of an unprotected intercourse
A:-36 hrs
B:-48 hrs
C:-72 hrs
D:-80 hrs
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question93:-Which of the following is a physical method of contraception?
A:-IUD
B:-Hormonal pills
C:-Condom
D:-Tubectomy
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question94:-Total iron requirement during pregnancy
A:-1200 mg
B:-1000 mg
C:-800 mg
D:-300 mg
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question95:-A dark pigmented line extending from the umbilicus to Xiphisternum
A:-Striae gravidarum
B:-Linea higra
C:-Striae albicans
D:-Chloasma gravidarum
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question96:-Normal fetal heart rate is
A:-60-100 b/m
B:-80-90 b/m
C:-100-120 b/m
D:-120-140 b/m
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question97:-The fundus of the uterus reaches at the level of Umbilicus when the duration of pregnancy is
A:-12 wks
B:-16 wks
C:-24 wks
D:-20 wks
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question98:-The duration of first stage of labor in primi gravida is
A:-12 hrs
B:-14 hrs
C:-16 hrs
D:-18 hrs
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question99:-Softening of the cervix is called
A:-Hegars sign
B:-Goodell's sign
C:-Osianders sign
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D:-Palmers sign
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question100:-Placenta is located/implanted in the lower uterine segment is called
A:-Placenta praevia
B:-Abruptio placenta
C:-Placenta percreta
D:-Placenta accreta
Correct Answer:- Option-A
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