Kerala PSC Junior Male Nurse Paper 2016

Kerala Public Service Commission Junior Male Nurse Kerala Minerals and Metals Ltd Paper 2016

Which of the following is the major cause of maternal mortality in India ?
(a) Toxemias of pregnancy
(b) Haemorrhage
(c) Anemia
(d) Eclampsia

The purpose of postoperative deep breathing and coughing exercises are to
(a) reduce pain
(b) prevent wound infection
(c) prevent apnoea
(d) prevent atelectasis

Hansen’s disease is
(a) Leprosy
(b) Tuberculosis
(c) Smallpox
(d) Psoas major

“Fight of ideas” is a symptom seen in which disorder of mind?
(a) Schizophrenia
(b) Mania
(c) Depression
(d) Phobia

Urge incontinence is
(a) Weakened perineal muscle permits leakage of urine when intra abdominal pressure rises
(b) Spinal cord lesion resulting in no sensory awareness for need to void
(c) Involuntary elimination of urine associated with a strong perceived need to void
(d) Voiding due to inability to reach toilet in time due to mobility impairment

Which of the following is anticipated drug choice for pain intensity 0-3 to 0-10 pain scale ?
(a) Morphine
(b) Fentanyl
(c) Oxycodone
(d) Keterolac

The following clinical findings are present in hypertrophic pyloric stenosis, except
(a) Epigastric fullness
(b) Visible peristalsis in upper abdomen
(c) Red currant jelly stools
(d) Projectile vomiting

Atrial septal defect occurs due to persistence of
(a) Mitral valve
(b) Foramen ovale
(c) Ductus venosus
(d) Ductus arteriosus

Position used for administering enema is
(a) Lithotomy position
(b) Fowler’s position
(c) Trendlenburg position
(d) Sim’s position

An example of a secondary group is
(a) City
(b) Family
(c) Playmates
(d) Classmates

Rubin’s test is
(a) HSG
(b) Cervical biopsy
(c) Dilatation and Insufflation
(d) Dilatation and Curettage

Which of the following is the second cranial nerve ?
(a) Olfactory
(b) Abducens
(c) Hypoglossal
(d) Optic

Cheiloplasty is the surgical repair done in
(a) Spina bifida
(b) Oesophageal atresia
(c) Cleft lip
(d) Imperforate anus

Early indicator of hypoxia in an unconscious client is
(a) Cyanosis
(b) Restlessness
(c) Increased respirations
(d) Hypertension