JUNIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE GR II- HEALTH/ MCS

PROVISIONAL ANSWER KEY
Question Paper Code: 91/2017/OL
Category Code: 173/2017
Exam: Jr Public Health Nurse II
Medium of Question: English
Date of Test 14-11-2017
Department Health Municipal Common service
Alphacode A
Question1:-The total number of members nominated by the President to Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha is
A:-40
B:-14
C:-25
D:-20
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question2:-Minimum age required to contest for Presidentship is
A:-40
B:-25
C:-35
D:-30
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question3:-When was the POCSO (Protection Of Children from Sexual Offences) Act passed
A:-2012
B:-1983
C:-2004
D:-2013
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question4:-SABLA Scheme focuses on
A:-Destitute women
B:-Maternity benefits
C:-Victims of commercial sexual exploitation
D:-Adolescent girls
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question5:-SNDP Yogam was founded in
A:-1905
B:-1903
C:-1906
D:-1910
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question6:-Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham was founded by
A:-K.P. Kesava Menon
B:-Swami Anandatheertham
C:-Ayyankali
D:-Poikayil Yohannan
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question7:-Shivayoga Vilasam is the famous magazine started by
A:-Sree Narayana Guru
B:-Vagbhadananda
C:-Lalithambika Antharjanam
D:-G. Sankarakurup
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question8:-‘Daiva Dasakam’ is the work of
A:-Sree Narayana Guru
B:-Chattampi Swami
C:-Ayyankali
D:-V.T. Bhattatiripad
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question9:-Who is hailed as ‘Viplavathinte Sukranakshatram’?
A:-G. Sankara Kurup
B:-Varghese Mappila
C:-S.K. Pottekkad
D:-Kumaran Asan
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question10:-First fully organic state of India was
A:-Manipur
B:-Sikkim
C:-Delhi
D:-Meghalaya
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question11:-The 16th summit of the NAM was held at
A:-Iraq
B:-Kuwait
C:-Bahrain
D:-Iran
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question12:-The paliyam Satyagraha was launched in 1947 by
A:-K. Kelappan
B:-A.K. Gopalan
C:-C. Kesavan
D:-G.P. Pillai
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question13:-The first Swadeshi printing press at Mannanam in Kottayam started by
A:-Mar Kuriakos Elias Chavara
B:-Makti Thangal
C:-Pampadi John Joseph
D:-Kandathil Varghese Mappila
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question14:-Who prepared the first lexicon and a grammar work in Malayalam?
A:-Thomas Kathanar
B:-Herman Gundert
C:-Arnos Pathiri
D:-Col. Macaulay
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question15:-Whose autobiography is this : ‘In the Cause of the People’?
A:-A.K. Gopalan
B:-P. Krishna Pillai
C:-K.P. Kesava Menon
D:-T.K. Madhavan
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question16:-Name the agitation demanding right to vote to the Srimulam Assembly was
A:-Electricity Agitation
B:-Malayali Memorial
C:-Ezhava Memorial
D:-Nivarthana Agitation
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question17:-The demand for the Constituent Assembly was put forward by the INC in 1936 at its session held at
A:-Kanpur
B:-Bombay
C:-Lahore
D:-Lucknow
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question18:-Purogamana Sahitya Prasthanam was formed on
A:-1975
B:-1990
C:-1981
D:-1985
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question19:-‘Yachana Yathra’ (1931) was led by
A:-V.T. Bhattathiripad
B:-Vaghbadananda
C:-Sree Narayana Guru
D:-Chattampi Swamikal
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question20:-The news paper ‘Prabhatam’ was started by
A:-C.V. Kunjiraman
B:-EMS
C:-K.P. Kesava Menon
D:-Vakkom Abdul Khader Maulavi
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question21:-The vaccine which is given as intramuscular injection
A:-Measles vaccine
B:-BCG
C:-DT
D:-OPV
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question22:-The green stick type of fracture is common in which of the following group
A:-children
B:-elderly people
C:-women
D:-obese persons
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question23:-Venom of cobra attacks on
A:-Digestive system
B:-Nervous system
C:-Circulatory system
D:-Respiratory system
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question24:-Puerperium is the period in a woman’s life which is
A:-First week after her first menstruation
B:-First 6 weeks after delivery
C:-First 2 weeks after marriage
D:-Period from conception to delivery
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question25:-Following is not a staff under primary health center
A:-Medical officer
B:-Health worker female
C:-Lab technician
D:-CT scan technician
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question26:-Following is a disease spread through the urine of rats
A:-Leptospirosis
B:-Chikungunya
C:-Malaria
D:-Dengue fever
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question27:-Which of the following statement about rice is false?
A:-Milled raw rice contains low amount of vitamin B
B:-Husked raw rice is a poor source of calcium
C:-Hand pounded undermilled rice is a fair source of B vitamins
D:-Par boiling of rice causes loss of thiamine while milling
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question28:-At how many weeks of gestation, uterus reaches the level of umbilicus
A:-32 weeks
B:-20 weeks
C:-22 weeks
D:-12 weeks
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question29:-MDT is a treatment approach for which disease
A:-AIDS
B:-Leprosy
C:-Tuberculosis
D:-Hepatitis
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question30:-Mission Indradhanush is a programme related to
A:-Palliative care
B:-Antenatal care
C:-Immunization
D:-Mental health
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question31:-PAP smear is a simple test to predict the occurrence of __________ in females.
A:-Ovarian cancer
B:-Breast cancer
C:-Oral cancer
D:-Cervical cancer
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question32:-The relationship of foetal head and limb to it’s trunk is ___________
A:-Attitude
B:-Lie
C:-Presentation
D:-Polarity
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question33:-Anganwadis function under which central government programme
A:-BSS
B:-ICDS
C:-NMEP
D:-NRHM
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question34:-What is the management of postpartum haemorrhage?
A:-Give oxytocic drug
B:-Start an IV infusuion
C:-Massage uterine fundus in circular motion
D:-All the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question35:-Which of the following is a description of a 3rd degree tear after delivery?
A:-2 cm long tear on right medio lateral area of vagina after labour
B:-A tear involving vaginal muscles
C:-A tear involving anal sphincter
D:-A tear extending into vaginal mucosa
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question36:-A child doubles it’s birth weight at
A:-6 months
B:-8 months
C:-10 months
D:-12 months
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question37:-Photo therapy is used to treat __________ in newborns.
A:-Physiological jaundice
B:-Anemia
C:-Convulsions
D:-Fever
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question38:-For a poor anaemic woman which of the following foods may be added to her diet in plenty
A:-Milk and curds
B:-Green leafy vegetables
C:-Fruits
D:-Cucumber
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question39:-Kidneys are composed of millions of functional units called ___________
A:-Neurones
B:-Rod cells
C:-Nephrons
D:-Follicles
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question40:-Which day is observed as world TB Day?
A:-October 30
B:-September 29
C:-February 14
D:-March 24
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question41:-_________ is added to water to remove temporary hardness.
A:-Calcium hydroxide
B:-Ion exchange resins
C:-Sodium carbonate
D:-Calcium carbonate
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question42:-__________ is the best spacing method for a woman who has one child.
A:-Copper T
B:-Tubectomy
C:-Oral pills
D:-Vasectomy
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question43:-MTP act came into force in India in the year _____________.
A:-1971
B:-1948
C:-1986
D:-1969
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question44:-Which of the following statements about the rights of children in India is false?
A:-A child has the right for physical emotional and social development
B:-A child’s right to survival begins from birth
C:-A child has the right to be protected against all sorts of abuse
D:-A child has the right to participate in any decision directly involving himself
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question45:-The causative agent of Diphtheria is ___________.
A:-Bordetella
B:-Salmonella
C:-Coryne bacterium
D:-Mycobacterium
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question46:-Obesity is defined as a body mass index
A:-more than 30
B:-less than 18
C:-between 25 to 29
D:-From 20 to 25
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question47:-AIDS is transmitted by
A:-Bite of bed bugs
B:-Sitting on same bench with a patient
C:-Sexual contact with a patient
D:-Shaking hands with a patient
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question48:-The incubation period of influenza is
A:-1-2 days
B:-1-2 weeks
C:-15-20 days
D:-1-6 months
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question49:-The following is a measure to control dengue fever epidemic in your locality
A:-washing hands before eating food
B:-drinking only boiled water
C:-remove all collections of water from old tyres, broken toys etc
D:-covering mouth and nose while in public places with a mask
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question50:-The following is an advice given to an ante natal woman
A:-Do not wear cotton garments
B:-Do not eat fruits in early pregnancy
C:-Do not take vitamin supplements
D:-Do not take over the counter medicines
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question51:-Which of the following is a true statement about breast feeding?
A:-Breast feeding will not help in weight gain of a newborn baby
B:-If a baby develops diarrhoea breast feeding may be stopped temporarily
C:-Breast feeding should be started 2 hours after normal delivery
D:-Breast feeding promotes bonding between mother and baby
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question52:-Meconium is __________.
A:-Blood in urine
B:-First stool of a new born
C:-Breast milk produced in the first few days after delivery
D:-Discharge from uterus after delivery
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question53:-Pentavalent vaccine will NOT protect a baby against the following disease
A:-Hepatitis
B:-Pertussis
C:-Polio
D:-Diphtheria
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question54:-Ratio of cardiac compression to ventilation in giving basic life support for an adult is
A:-15 : 2
B:-20 : 2
C:-30 : 2
D:-40 : 2
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question55:-Oral pills should not be given to a woman with
A:-Menstrual problems
B:-Hypertension
C:-Asthma
D:-Vaginal infection
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question56:-The expected date of delivery of a woman with LMP on January 20 is
A:-July 20
B:-October 20
C:-September 27
D:-October 27
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question57:-The process of developing and providing planned experiences to supply information, change attitudes and
influence behavior is
A:-Health promotion
B:-Wellness
C:-Health education
D:-Coordinated school health
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question58:-An android pelvis is one which has
A:-Kidney shaped brim
B:-5th lumbar vertebra fused to sacrum
C:-Heart shaped brim
D:-Ovoid brim
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question59:-An increase in thyroid hormone results in
A:-Addison’s disease
B:-Cretinism
C:-Cushing’s disease
D:-Grave’s disease
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question60:-The UV radiation from the sun is likely to cause ___________ in human.
A:-Skin cancer
B:-Lung cancer
C:-Liver cancer
D:-Brain cancer
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question61:-Which of the following correctly lists the items from smallest to largest?
A:-DNA, genome, chromosome, gene
B:-DNA, gene, chromosome, genome
C:-Genome, gene, DNA, chromosome
D:-Gene, genome, DNA, chromosome
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question62:-Which of the following is not a function of medulla oblongata?
A:-Coordination of skeletal muscles
B:-Control of heart beat
C:-Control of respiratory rate
D:-Control of digestion
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question63:-The normal human uterus is described as
A:-unicornuate
B:-anteverted
C:-bicornuate
D:-subseptate
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question64:-The normal head circumference in a new born baby is
A:-35-40 cm
B:-33-35 cm
C:-20-30 cm
D:-45-50 cm
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question65:-Which of the following is an indication for induction of labor?
A:-Unrealiable EDD
B:-Cephalopelvic disproportion
C:-Malpresentation
D:-Previous large baby
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question66:-__________ is a deworming agent.
A:-Permethrin
B:-Amoxycillin
C:-Mebendazole
D:-Lysol
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question67:-Bad breath is called
A:-Tuberculosis
B:-Halitosis
C:-Pediculosis
D:-Mycoses
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question68:-The first sign of dehydration in a child with diarrhoea is
A:-pinched skin retracts slowly
B:-unconsciousness
C:-increased thirst
D:-sunken fontanelles
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question69:-One sub centre covers the area of _________ population in general.
A:-5000
B:-10000
C:-20000
D:-30000
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question70:-”Rules of nines” helps to identify the severity of
A:-haemorrhage
B:-burns
C:-growth retardation
D:-physical disability
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question71:-The following shows bleeding from an artery
A:-colour of blood is dark red
B:-blood oozes slowly
C:-profuse continuous bleeding
D:-blood squirts intermittently
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question72:-Heimlich maneuver is used as a first aid for managing
A:-choking
B:-poisoning
C:-shock
D:-burns
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question73:-Iso sorbid dinitrate is a drug used in the treatment of which of the following diseases
A:-Heart disease
B:-Infection
C:-Hypertension
D:-Cancer
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question74:-Normal haemoglobin for adult female is
A:-10-12 gm%
B:-13-17 gm%
C:-16-18 gm%
D:-12-15 gm%
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question75:-”Quickening” occurs in primy gravida at __________ weeks of pregnancy.
A:-10-12 weeks
B:-18-20 weeks
C:-20-24 weeks
D:-26-28 weeks
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question76:-Chlorpheniramine is an _________ group of drug.
A:-Anticonvulsant
B:-Antihistamine
C:-Antacid
D:-Antibiotic
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question77:-One pint is equal to ________ ml.
A:-150
B:-200
C:-350
D:-500
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question78:-The direct cause of bedsore in a patient with incontinence of urine is __________.
A:-Pathogens
B:-Friction
C:-Pressure
D:-Moisture
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question79:-Inflammation of tongue is ___________.
A:-Glossitis
B:-Stomatitis
C:-Gingivitis
D:-Sinusitis
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question80:-Premature separation of a normally situated placenta after 28th week of pregnancy is
A:-placenta praevia
B:-habitual abortion
C:-placental abruption
D:-vesicular mole
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question81:-The hormone which is produced from pineal gland is
A:-Calcitonin
B:-Progesterone
C:-Ghrelin
D:-Melatonin
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question82:-The name of presentation in which the buttocks of foetus lies in the lower pole of uterus
A:-vertex
B:-face
C:-brow
D:-breech
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question83:-One gram of fat gives __________ calory energy when broken down.
A:-9 calories
B:-8 calories
C:-4 calories
D:-2 calories
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question84:-Which of the following is a killed vaccine?
A:-OPV
B:-BCG
C:-MMR
D:-Rabies
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question85:-The type of isolation technique used in conditions when pathogens are transmitted through fecal matter is
A:-respiratory isolation
B:-enteric isolation
C:-skin isolation
D:-blood isolation
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question86:-Immediate treatment of dog bite is
A:-Hospitalize
B:-Application of antiseptic
C:-Wash wound with soap and water
D:-Suturing of wound
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question87:-In an autoclave temperature set for sterilization should be
A:-63° C
B:-90° C
C:-121° C
D:-115° C
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question88:-Who discovered the Polio vaccine?
A:-Louis Pasteur
B:-Jonas Salk
C:-Konrad Zuse
D:-Eli Whitney
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question89:-Insects responsible for transmitting diseases are called
A:-Transmitter
B:-Drones
C:-Vector
D:-Conductor
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question90:-Which of the following blood pressure value denotes hypotension?
A:-120/80 mm of Hg
B:-130/90 mm of Hg
C:-160/110 mm of Hg
D:-80/60 mm of Hg
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question91:-Which of the following foods has the highest protein content?
A:-Cereals
B:-Legumes
C:-Millets
D:-Tubers
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question92:-Mark the correct statement :
A:-All sperms fertilize all eggs
B:-Eggs are fertilized by many sperms
C:-Each egg is usually fertilized by one sperm
D:-Each sperm fertilizes one egg
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question93:-The disease caused by deficiency of protein in children is called
A:-Pellagra
B:-Marasmus
C:-Beri-Beri
D:-Rickets
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question94:-The richest source of Vitamin A is
A:-Cheese
B:-Milk
C:-Spinach
D:-Cod liver oil
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question95:-The second stage of labor extends from
A:-full dilatation of cervix to the birth of baby
B:-starting of true labor pains to full dilatation of cervix
C:-from birth of baby to the expulsion of placenta
D:-from engagement of foetal head to the rupture of membranes
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question96:-The milk of which of the following mammal has highest content of fat?
A:-Buffalo
B:-Human
C:-Goat
D:-Cow
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question97:-Which of the following indicates impending eclampsia in a woman with pre eclampsia?
A:-Fatigue
B:-Headache
C:-Oedema of feet
D:-Vaginal bleeding
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question98:-Pigmentation of skin is due to
A:-Leucocytes
B:-Lymphocytes
C:-Monocytes
D:-Melanocytes
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question99:-Which of the following is a hormonal contraceptive?
A:-Depo provera
B:-Diaphragm
C:-Male condoms
D:-Spermicidal jelly
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question100:-Which among the following hormone can be used as a drug to treat cardiac arrest?
A:-Thyroxin
B:-Calcitonin
C:-Epinephrine
D:-Insulin
Correct Answer:- Option-C