Kerala PSC Jr. Health Inspector Gr. II (011/2021) Exam Mock Test

1. The true nerve of hearing which is the portion of auditory nerve

2. The average life span of RBC

3. The organ in which the grey matter can be seen in the form of letter 'H'.

4. The hormone that stimulates the formation of spermatozoa in testes of males.

5. The pacemaker of heart

6. The specially altered sweat glands in the skin of ear

7. The volume of air that can be passed in and out of lungs by forcible inspiration and expiration

8. The area which receives images and impressions for interpretation in the occipital lobe of cerebrum

9. The insensible water loss which is a simple diffusion of water through skin

10. A person with blood group A can receive blood of the following blood groups.

11. Which of the following statement is/are correct about Teeth-hygiene?
(i) Periodontal disease is the commonest cause of tooth loss.
(ii)Enamel can repair by itself
(iii) Dental plaque is protecting teeth from caries.
(iv) Halitosis is the term for bad breath.

12. The following are 'essential' amino acids, except
(i) Phenylalanine
(ii) Threonine
(11) Methionine
(iv) Valine

13. Which of the following statement is/are wrong about vitamins?
(i) Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) deficiency results in Beriberi.
(ii) Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) deficiency results in Pellagra.
(iii) Vitamin B12 deficiency results in Pernicious Anemia.
(iv) Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) is essential for wound healing.

14. Which of the following tests are used to assess the quality of pasteurized milk?
(i) Phosphatase test
(ii) Standard plate count
(iii) Shick test
(iv) Coliform count

15. Which of the following bacteria are gram negative ?
(i) Pneumococci
(ii) Gonococci
(iii) Meningococci
(iv) Streptococci

16. Which of the following methods of sterilization are working using the technique of dry heat?
(i) Hot air oven
(ii) Autoclave
(iii) Incinerator
(iv) Hospital sterilizer

17. Which of the following statement is/are correct about functions of Sterile Supplies Department (CSSD) in a hospital?
(i) Supply of sterile linen for operation theatre
(ii) Supply of potable drinking water
(iii) Supply of oxygen gas for operation theatre
(iv) Disinfection of equipments such as ventilators

18. Which of the following statements are wrong about different types of infection?
(i) First infection by a parasite is known as primary infection
(ii) The infection caused by a parasite in a patient suffering from a disease caused by another parasite is known as cross infection
(iii) Hospital Acquired infection is known as endogenous infection
(iv) Infection in a particular organ is called focal infection.

19. Which of the following is not a zoonotic disease?

20. Which of the following drugs are used to treat Covid-19?
(i) Dexamethasone
(ii) Favipiravir
(iii) Remdesivir
(iv) Tocilizumab

21. The state of semi unconsciousness in which casualty responds to external stimuli or loud noise.

22. The condition in which the blood is coughed out mixed with air or sputum

23. The condition in which the blood is coughed out mixed with air or sputum

24. The first aid for fractures includes the following group
(i) Avoid all unnecessary movements
(ii) Reduce the fracture and bring bones to normal position
(iii) Apply splints
(iv) Prevent infection

25. Expand OCHA

26. A person who met a motor bike accident has a spinal fracture. He is unable to sit and stand following injury. This inability can be termed as.

27. Rehabilitation in which restoration of capacity to earn livelihood is aimed.

28. The World Disaster Reduction Day is observed on

29. A victim of drowning is rescued. In order to drain out water from the body, the following first aid measures should be taken, except

30. When a flood is over, the instruction to be followed is

31. Which is the right option regarding health problems associated with Obesity?
I Obesity can lead to gall bladder diseases and sleep apnea
II It moderately increases the risk of osteoarthritis and gout
III There is slightly increased risk of breast, endometrial and colon cancers in obese persons

32. Read the statements and choose the correct option regarding accidents and injury prevention
I Safety helmets reduce the risk of head injury by 30% and fatalities by 40%
II There should be a basic reporting system of all accidents
III Drugs such as barbiturates, amphetamines and cannabis can improve the diver's concentration ability

33. Which is the correct option regarding causes of childhood blindness ?
I Leading causes are Xerophthalmia, Congenital cataract, and Congenital glaucoma
II Other causes include uncorrected refractive errors, optic atrophy and retinopathy due to prematurity

34. Pick the right option after reading the statements on geriatrics
I The 3 major ailments reported by elderly persons are visual impairment, locomotive disorders and neurological complaints
II Biological age of an elderly person is identical with his chronological :

35. Read the following statements about non modifiable risk factors of Hypertension:
I Blood pressure increases with age in both sexes.
II Children of hypertensive parents have 45% chance of developing hypertension
III Population studies have shown that blood pressure is higher in white ethnic communities.

36. Which is the right option related to maternal diabetes?
I Offsprings of diabetic pregnancies including gestational diabetes are often small babies
II Offsprings of diabetic pregnancies including gestational diabetes often tend to develop obesity in childhood
III Children born to mothers after they developed diabetes have a 3 fold higher risk of developing diabetes than those born before

37. Choose the correct option related to proper bio-medical waste management
I Waste items in yellow bag are treated by autoclaving
II Waste items in black bag are disposed in secured land fill

38. Regarding Stroke, which is correct?
I Transient Ischemic attacks (TIA) are episodes of irreversible focal and neurological deficit lasting for more than 24 hours
II First priority in stroke prevention goes to control of arterial hypertension
III Previously it was considered as an inevitable part of aging, focus is now on primary prevention through community activation

39. Which is true considering tobacco use and cancers ?
I Worldwide, cigarette smoking is responsible for more than one million premature deaths each year
II Tobacco use leads to cancer of larynx, bladder, pancreas

40. Which is the correct option?
I According to WHO a healthy person aged 18 to 64 years should try to achieve 50 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic physical activities every week
II Physical activities also include leisure time activities like dancing, playing and gardening

41. Public Health concept born in

42. Which of the following disease is caused by Bacteria?

43. The concept of Primary Health care came into lime light at a conference held at

44. Identify the correct combination below providing primary health care services in India.
(i) Sub Centres
(ii) Primary Health Centres
(iii) Community Health Centres
(iv) Rural Hospitals

45. Vasectomized persons should be advised not to lift heavy objects or ride bicycles for _____ days after the operation.

46. The day on which the World Health Organization came into force.

47. The system of Registration of Births & Deaths in India is far from satisfactory due to-
(identify the right combination below)
(i) Lack of Uniformity
(ii) Lack of Completeness
(iii) Lack of Accuracy
(iv) Ignorance of People

48. Eligible Couple means-

49. The Tag line of World Health Day 2020.

50. Dosage of TT-1 for a woman in early pregnancy is

51. In excreta disposal, Effluent forms in
(i) Septic Tank
(ii) Sewage treatment plant
(iii) Oxidation pond

52. Average amount of sewage which flows through the sewage system in 24 hours
(i) Average scum flow
(ii) Average sewage flow
(iii) Dry weather flow

53. Back washing process introduced with
(i) Slow sand filter
(ii) Rapid sand filter
(iii) Grit chamber

54. Heart of sewage treatment plant
(i) Sedimentation tank
(ii) Trickling filter
(iii) Aeration tank

55. Method for refuse disposal
(i) Dumping
(ii) Sanitary land fill
(iii) Manure pits

56. Estimated volume of water in one cubic metre of a well
(i) 1000 litres
(ii) 10000 litres
(iii) 100 litres

57. Different name of oxidation pond
(i) Waste stabilization pond
(ii) Redox pond
(iii) Sewage lagoons

58. Commonly using larvicides for chemical control
(i) Mineral oils
(i) Malathion
(iii) Lindane

59. Heart of the slow sand filter
(i) Vital layer
(ii) Zoogleal layer
(iii) Biological layer

60. The disease associated with rodents
(i) Salmonillosis
(ii) Plague
(iii) Leishmaniasis

61. In communication "Technical Know-how" is

62. Television is an example of

63. Cognitive level of communication is based on

64. Public Health Act is _______ approach in Health Education.

65. The concept of 'Microteaching' put forward by

66. The process of "Sociometry' was put forward by

67. Individual Methods' in health communication is

68. ______ consist of series of meetings.

69. Expand DAVP

70. In Communication "the Cone of Experience" theory put forward by

71. Expand 'MBO".

72. In POSDCORB", 'D' means

73. "Determining what is to be done" is

74. PERT is a ______ technique.

75. The Fourteen Principles of Management put forward by

76.
Panchayathi Raj Bill adopted by Parliament in 1992 by ______ amendment.

77. Panchayathi Raj System initially introduced in

78. In Covid-19 Awareness Campaign "SMS" means

79. In India "The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act" enacted in

80. The Epidemic Disease Act, 1897 amended on

81. Name the Swiss Psychiatrist who divided personalities into two types extrovert and introvert.

82. Which of the following is obtained by dividing the mental age by chronological age and multiplying by 100?

83. Instead of accepting failure and correcting himself, the individual tries to make excuses and justifies his behaviour. What is it ?

84. To prepare couple for child birth and child rearing

85. An individual is faced with problems, he employs certain ways to achieve health, happiness or success.

86. The social group determined by geographical boundaries and/or common values and interests

87. Condition in which the patient pre-occupied with fears of having serious disease

88. The family consists of the married couple and their children

89. Mental Disease descend over from one generation to the other

90. Name the fundamental right that explains the child labour is an offence

91. Which is the correct statement?
I In Hookworm infection, reservoir is man and source of infection is contaminated soil.
II In Tetanus, reservoir and source are the same that is, soil.

92. Read the statements about types of vaccines:
I Hepatitis A Vaccine is a killed type vaccine
II Hepatitis B and HPV are Toxoid vaccines
III BCG and Rotavirus vaccines are Live attenuated vaccines

93. Regarding Fixed Dose combination, choose the right option:
I In DOTS, medicines are now prepared in fixed dose combinations that reduces the number of tablets to be consumed
II Instead of alternate day regimen, TB patients taking FDC are switched to a daily regimen

94. Which is the correct statement regarding ORS?
I Composition of Trisodium citrate dehydrate in reduced osmolarity ORS is 4.5 g/L
II At home it can be prepared by mixing 6 teaspoon of salt and one teaspoon of sugar in one litre of water
III After each loose stool, children under 2 years of age should be given 50 to 100 ml of ORS

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95. During the first visit of a 9 month old infant, if her mother permits only one injection, which one should be given?

96. Pick the correct option associated with H1N1 Influenza infection
I Inactivated vaccine is administered as a single dose intramuscular injection in the upper arm
II Live attenuated vaccines are given via nasal spray
III Category A patients are at high risk as they have the most severe respiratory symptom

97. Choose the correct option
I Syphilis is caused by Treponema pallidum
II Whooping cough is caused by Haemophilus ducreyi
III Lymphatic Filariasis is caused by Wuchereria bancrofti

98. Read and choose the correct option:
I Herd immunity can protect the individual in case of Tetanus
II Herd immunity is maintained and stepped up by immunization programme

99. Which is the correct statement about acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) and polio ?
I Reporting of all cases of AFP in children under 5 years of age is mandatory
II Polio vaccine should be stored at sub-zero temperature to prevent inactivation
III Doses of OPV during PPI are extra doses which supplement and do not replace the doses received during routine immunization service

100. Which is the correct option related to IDSP?