TREATMENT ORGANISER GR II-HEALTH SERVICES

FINAL ANSWER KEY
Question Paper Code: 15/2015/OL
Category Code: 614/2013
Exam: Treatment Organiser Grade II
Medium of Question: English
Date of Test 25-08-2015
Alphacode A
Question1:-The seasonal period of South-West Monsoon in India
A:-March – May
B:-June – September
C:-October – November
D:-December – February
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question2:-The eastern most point in India is situated in
A:-Assam
B:-Nagaland
C:-Mizoram
D:-Arunachal Pradesh
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question3:-River Kosi is a tributary of
A:-The Sindhu
B:-The Ganga
C:-The Brahmaputra
D:-The Mahanadi
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question4:-The smallest state of India
A:-Sikkim
B:-Tripura
C:-Goa
D:-Nagaland
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question5:-Who declared Purna Swaraj in December 1929 by hoisting the Tri-coloured flag on the banks of the river Ravi?
A:-Jawaharalal Nehru
B:-Mahatma Gandhi
C:-Subash Chandra Bose
D:-Bipin Chandra Pal
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question6:-The Viceroy who passed the notorious Vernacular Press Act (Act IX), an Act of the better control of publications in Oriental Languages, in 1878.
A:-Lord Canning
B:-Lord Curzon
C:-Lord Rippon
D:-Lord Lytton
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question7:-First President of the Indian National Congress
A:-W.C. Bannerjee
B:-A.O. Hume
C:-Dadabhai Naoroji
D:-Badarudeen Tiyabji
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question8:-Founder of the Suddhi Movement
A:-Rajaram Mohan Roy
B:-Dayananda Saraswathy
C:-Swami Vivekananda
D:-Kesab Chandra Sen
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question9:-Who wrote Gitarahasya ?
A:-Bala Ganghadhara Tilak
B:-Rabindra Natha Tagore
C:-Swami Sradhananda
D:-Aurobinda Ghosh
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question10:-Who is known as Modern Gandhi ?
A:-Martin Luther King
B:-Ibrahim Ruheva
C:-Dr. Rajendra Prasad
D:-Baba Aamde
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question11:-The district having least coastal belt in Kerala
A:-Thiruvananthapuram
B:-Kollam
C:-Alapuzha
D:-Ernakulam
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question12:-Willington Island is situated in
A:-Vembanad Lake
B:-Astamudi Lake
C:-Kodungallur Lake
D:-Kadalundi Lake
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question13:-Longest River in Kerala
A:-Bharathapuzha
B:-Pamba
C:-Periyar
D:-Chaliyar
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question14:-The Nair Service Society was founded in the year
A:-1904
B:-1908
C:-1914
D:-1918
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question15:-The Leader of the Samuhya Parishkara Jatha from Kanjirangad to Chempazhanthy in 1965
A:-A.K. Gopalan
B:-Mannath Padmanadhan
C:-V.T. Bhattathiripad
D:-K. Kelappan
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question16:-Which among the following is a work of Chattampi Swamikal ?
A:-Darshanamala
B:-Sivasatakam
C:-Jivakarunya Nirupanam
D:-Jivakarunya Panchakam
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question17:-Who among the following reformers started a primary school at Venganoor in 1904?
A:-Ayyankali
B:-Sree Narayana Guru
C:-K.P. Vallon
D:-Pandit Karuppan
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Home Page http://192.168.1.6/psc/modules/marklist/answer_…
1 of 6 10/03/2015 07:18 PM
Question18:-The newspaper Swadeshabhimani was started in 1905 by
A:-K. Ramakrishna Pillai
B:-K. Balakrishnan
C:-T.K. Madhavan
D:-Vakkam Maulavi
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question19:-The Social Reformer who is populary known as Kumaragurudevan
A:-Brahmananda Sivayogi
B:-Vagbhatananda
C:-Poikayil Yohannan
D:-Ayya Vaikundar
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question20:-What is the expansion of MOM
A:-Mars Operation Mission
B:-Mars Orbiter Mission
C:-Mars Orientation Mission
D:-Mars Organization Mission
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question21:-Pulmonary veins open into
A:-Left atrium
B:-Right atrium
C:-Left ventricle
D:-Right ventricle
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question22:-Epithelium lining the alveoli of lung is
A:-Simple cuboidal
B:-Simple columnar
C:-Ciliated columnar
D:-Simple squamous
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question23:-Trachea bifurcates at the level of
A:-First costal cartilage
B:-Second costal cartilage
C:-Third costal cartilage
D:-Fourth costal cartilage
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question24:-Liver derives its nutrition from
A:-Portal vein only
B:-Hepatic artery only
C:-Both portal vein and hepatic artery
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question25:-Motor nerve supply to diaphragm is provided by
A:-Vagus nerve
B:-Intercostal nerves
C:-Splanchnic nerves
D:-Phrenic nerve
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question26:-Left subclavian artery is a branch of
A:-Ascending aorta
B:-Arch of aorta
C:-Common carotid artery
D:-Brachiocephalic trunk
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question27:-The thin membrane which closely invests the brain surface is
A:-Ependyma
B:-Arachnoid mater
C:-Piamater
D:-Duramater
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question28:-Respiratory centre is located in
A:-Medulla oblongata
B:-Pons
C:-Midbrain
D:-Cerebellum
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question29:-Total number of lumbar vertebrae in human body is
A:-Seven
B:-Four
C:-Six
D:-Five
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question30:-Caecum and vermiform appendix are located in
A:-Right hypochondrium
B:-Umbilical region
C:-Right iliac fossa
D:-Left lumbar region
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question31:-Luteotrophic hormone is also called
A:-ADH
B:-Oxytocin
C:-Prolactin
D:-TSH
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question32:-Which is the first hormone discovered
A:-Insulin
B:-Secretin
C:-Somatostatin
D:-Vasopressin
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question33:-Which of the following hormone is secreted by Neurohypophysis
A:-ADH
B:-ACTH
C:-MSH
D:-TSH
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question34:-Outermost layer of meninges is called
A:-Arachnoid matter
B:-Dura matter
C:-Peritoneum
D:-Pia matter
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question35:-Rods and Cones are present in
A:-Blind spot
B:-Choroid
C:-Retina
D:-Sclera
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question36:-Organ of Corti is made up of
A:-Basilar membrane
Home Page http://192.168.1.6/psc/modules/marklist/answer_…
2 of 6 10/03/2015 07:18 PM
B:-Reissner’s membrane
C:-Sensory hair cells
D:-Tectorial membrane
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question37:-Opsin and Retinal are the split product of
A:-Vit A
B:-Retinol
C:-Retinal
D:-Rhodopsin
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question38:-Functional unit of Kidney
A:-Neuron
B:-Nephron
C:-Axon
D:-Ureter
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question39:-Respiratory centre is located in
A:-Medulla
B:-Hypothalamus
C:-Cerebral cortex
D:-Spinal cord
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question40:-Night blindness is due to
A:-Vit. A
B:-Vit. B
C:-Vit. C
D:-Vit. D
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question41:-Which among the following is a group health education method?
A:-Panel discussion
B:-Home visit
C:-Folk method
D:-Printed materials
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question42:-The rate of energy supply of fat is
A:-9 k cal/gm
B:-4 k cal/gm
C:-9 cal/gm
D:-4 cal/gm
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question43:-Listening to the sounds within the body with the help of a stethoscope is
A:-Percussion
B:-Auscultation
C:-Palpation
D:-Manipulation
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question44:-Freedom from infection is termed as
A:-Asepsis
B:-Antisepsis
C:-Quarantine
D:-Isolation
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question45:-The most reliable and cost effective method of identifying infectious case of TB is
A:-Mantoux test
B:-Sputum examination
C:-Chest X-ray
D:-Ultrasonography
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question46:-A physiological barrier of communication is
A:-Noise
B:-Hearing difficulty
C:-Illiteracy
D:-Language
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question47:-Which among the following is not a fat soluble vitamin?
A:-Vitamin A
B:-Vitamin C
C:-Vitamin D
D:-Vitamin E
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question48:-One of the most important communication skill is
A:-Inactive listening
B:-Empathetic listening
C:-Active listening
D:-Specific listening
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question49:-Pulse rate less than 60 bpm is called
A:-Tachypnoea
B:-Tachycardia
C:-Bradypnoea
D:-Bradycardia
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question50:-The most important procedure for the prevention of infection is
A:-Wearing gloves and gowns
B:-Proper disposal of used linen
C:-Effective hand washing
D:-Wearing protective eye wear
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question51:-The most appropriate position for a patient with breathing difficulty is
A:-Knee chest position
B:-Sim’s position
C:-Prone position
D:-Fowler’s position
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question52:-The basic unit of society is
A:-Individual
B:-Family
C:-Self help group
D:-Neighbourhood
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question53:-Immunity against Tuberculosis is provided by the vaccine
A:-DPT
B:-MMR
C:-OPV
D:-BCG
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question54:-Which among the following is not a therapeutic effect of hot application?
A:-Controls bleeding
B:-Relieves pain
C:-Promotes healing
Home Page http://192.168.1.6/psc/modules/marklist/answer_…
3 of 6 10/03/2015 07:18 PM
D:-Decreases muscle tone
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question55:-RNTCP was introduced in the year
A:-1972
B:-1962
C:-1992
D:-1982
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question56:-Vitamin that promotes the absorption of calcium is
A:-Vitamin A
B:-Vitamin C
C:-Vitamin D
D:-Vitamin E
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question57:-Which among the following is a food borne disease?
A:-Hepatitis A
B:-Hepatitis B
C:-Rubella
D:-measles
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question58:-Presence of blood in the sputum is called
A:-Hemoptysis
B:-Hemetemesis
C:-Haemothorax
D:-Haematuria
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question59:-Which of the following is the best method for the disposing hospital wastes?
A:-Composting
B:-Controlled tipping
C:-Dumping
D:-Incineration
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question60:-The drug used for the treatment of TB is
A:-Pencillin
B:-Dapsone
C:-Isodryl
D:-Isoniazid
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question61:-What type of diet should a TB patient have?
A:-Carbohydrate rich food
B:-Fat rich food
C:-Protein rich food
D:-High fiber diet
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question62:-The specific strategy for the treatment of MDR TB is
A:-DOTS
B:-DRS
C:-DOTS-plus
D:-VCTC
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question63:-Which among the following should be avoided for a good communication?
A:-Use of same language by the sender and receiver
B:-Use of technical words and abbreviations that are not in use
C:-Paying attention to nonverbal messages
D:-Getting and giving feedback
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question64:-Severe deficiency of thiamin causes
A:-Beriberi
B:-Scurvy
C:-Rickets
D:-Keratomalacia
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question65:-Normal blood pressure for an adult is
A:-100/80 mm of Hg
B:-140/90 mm of Hg
C:-120/80 mm of Hg
D:-130/90 mm of Hg
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question66:-Inflammation of mucous membrane of mouth is called
A:-Glossitis
B:-Gingivitis
C:-Stomatitis
D:-Gastritis
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question67:-Invasion of micro organisms to a susceptible host is
A:-Infarction
B:-Infection
C:-Contamination
D:-Inflammation
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question68:-World TB day is observed on
A:-March 14
B:-November 24
C:-November 14
D:-March 24
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question69:-In case of animal bite affected area should be washed with
A:-Spirit
B:-Saline
C:-Warm water
D:-Soap and water
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question70:-World health day theme for 2015 is
A:-Road safety
B:-Food safety
C:-Vector borne diseases
D:-Focus on high blood pressure
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question71:-As per the RNTCP(Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme),nationwide coverage of DOTS was achieved in the year
A:-1992
B:-2000
C:-2006
D:-2010
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question72:-Along with political and administrative commitment,all are components of DOTS except
A:-Good quality diagnosis
B:-Directly observed treatment
C:-Good quality drugs
D:-Random monitoring and reporting
Home Page http://192.168.1.6/psc/modules/marklist/answer_…
4 of 6 10/03/2015 07:18 PM
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question73:-Stop TB strategy published by WHO in 2006 recommends
A:-Core programme as DOTS
B:-TB/HIV & MDR TB management as additional components
C:-Enabling and promoting research
D:-All of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question74:-If 10-99 AFB are seen per 100 oil immersion fields, then the smear result is
A:-1+
B:-2+
C:-3+
D:-scanty
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question75:-Under RNTCP,the term “DMC” means
A:-Drug managing centre
B:-Designated microscopy centre
C:-Direct medication centre
D:-DOTS medicine centre
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question76:-Which among the following categories were withdrawn from the RNTCP
A:-CAT-I
B:-CAT-II
C:-CAT-III
D:-CAT-IV
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question77:-Intensive phase recommended for Category II on a routine basis is
A:-2 months
B:-3 months
C:-4 months
D:-6months
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question78:-Before starting anti TB medications for a suspected smear negative TB patient,the number of sputum smear examinations recommended by the RNTCP is
A:-2 smears as in positive cases
B:-3 smears as it was done earlier
C:-2 smears, followed by antibiotics and then 2 more smears
D:-Only Chest X-ray PA is required, sputum examinations not necessary
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question79:-All are true regarding DOT provider except
A:-Preferably a close relative or family member
B:-Should be acceptable to the patient
C:-Should be easily accessible
D:-Should be accountable to the programme
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question80:-Joint pain and high blood levels of uric acid are the features of toxicity related to the following anti TB drug
A:-Pyrazinamide
B:-Ethambutol
C:-Streptomycin
D:-Isoniazid
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question81:-Continuation Phase in anti TB chemotherapy is meant for
A:-Rapid killing of bacilli
B:-Preventing emergence of resistant strains
C:-Preventing rapid community spread
D:-Preventing relapse and failure
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question82:-Mycobacteria classified in to different populations according to their growth pattern was done by
A:-Wallace Fox
B:-D A Mitchison
C:-Robert Koch
D:-Roentgen
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question83:-Estimated daily deaths due to Tuberculosis is
A:-500
B:-1000
C:-1500
D:-2000
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question84:-To make a diagnosis of multidrug resistant tuberculosis, the mycobacteria should be resistant at least to
A:-INH and Ethambutol
B:-INH and Rifampicin
C:-INH and Pyrazinamide
D:-Streptomycin and Rifampicin
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question85:-Single sample sputum culture is recommended for
A:-Follow up monitoring of MDR/XDR TB patients under DOTS Plus regime
B:-Making a diagnosis of MDR TB
C:-Making a diagnosis of Total drug resistance
D:-All of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question86:-As per current policy, true statement regarding notification of TB is
A:-All cases should be notified to District Nodal officer
B:-Only smear positive cases need be reported
C:-Only cases diagnosed from public health sector need be notified
D:-Only MDR and XDR TB need be notified
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question87:-NIKSHAY, a project of RNTCP deals with
A:-TB & HIV co infection management strategies
B:-Financial help for all TB patients
C:-Electronic notification of cases
D:-Integrated counseling and treatment of all TB patients
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question88:-The fastest method for diagnosing MDR TB among the following is
A:-Gene Xpert
B:-Quantiferon Gold assay
C:-T spot assay
D:-Liquid culture method
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question89:-The minimum treatment duration for MDR TB as per the PMDT (programmatic management of Drug resistant tuberculosis)
A:-12 months
B:-18 months
C:-24 months
D:-30 months
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question90:-Robert Koch discovered mycobacteria in the year
A:-1862
B:-1872
C:-1882
D:-1892
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question91:-Which among the following is an Acid Fast staining technique?
Home Page http://192.168.1.6/psc/modules/marklist/answer_…
5 of 6 10/03/2015 07:18 PM
A:-Ziehl-Neelsen Technique
B:-Kinyoun method
C:-Auramine- Rhodamine Flurochrome staining
D:-All of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question92:-The acid component of TB bacilli is
A:-Hydrochloric acid
B:-Lactic acid
C:-Sulphuric acid
D:-Mycolic acid
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question93:-The number of sputum samples collected for the diagnosis of Pulmonary tuberculosis as per the current RNTCP guideline is
A:-3 samples ( spot-morning-spot)
B:-2 samples (morning-spot)
C:-2 samples (morning -morning)
D:-2 samples ( spot-morning)
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question94:-The theme for the World TB day for the year 2015 is
A:-DOTS cured me -it will cure you too!
B:-Stop TB in my life time
C:-I am stopping TB
D:-Reach , treat, cure everyone
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question95:-The anti TB medication associated with orange coloured urine is
A:-Rifampicin
B:-Pyrazinamide
C:-Ethambutol
D:-Streptomycin
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question96:-Pott’s disease is the tuberculosis affecting
A:-Lymph nodes
B:-Spine
C:-Pleura
D:-Pericardium
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question97:-Length and width of the rod shaped mycobacterium causing tuberculosis in human beings is
A:-2-4 microns in length,0.2-0.5 microns in width
B:-20-40 microns in length and 2-5 microns in width
C:-10- 20 nanometer in length, 1-2 nanometer in width
D:-20 -40 nanometer in length, 2-4 nanometer in width
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question98:-Which of the following anti TB medication is available as granules
A:-Isoniazid
B:-Para amino salicylic acid
C:-Thiacetazone
D:-Pyrazinamide
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question99:-The standard duration of short course chemotherapy is
A:-3 months
B:-6 months
C:-9 months
D:-less than 12 months
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question100:-All the following instructions are given to a smear positive TB patient on DOTS except
A:-Take nutritious food
B:-Observe good cough habits
C:-Remain in an isolated closed room till intensive phase is over
D:-Do not panic if you see that you are passing high coloured urine after taking medication
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Home Page http://192.168.1.6/psc/modules/marklist/answer_…
6 of 6 10/03/2015 07:18 PM