KDRB Staff Nurse Grade II Previous Year Question Paper

Question 1

COVAXIN India's indigenous COVID-19 Vaccine is developed by:

A

Serum Institute

B

Panacea Biotech

C

Bharat Biotech

D

Astra Zeneca

Question 2

State in India with the lowest density of population as per 2011 census :

A

Goa

B

Nagaland

C

Mizoram

D

Arunachal Pradesh

Question 3

Which writ is considered as the greatest hallmark of personal liberty ?

A

Habeas Corpus

B

Mandamus

C

Prohibition

D

Certiorari

Question 4

Hirakud Dam is built across the river :

A

Narmada River

B

Mahanadi River

C

Sutluj River

D

Kosi River

Question 5

Sarkaria Commission Report is related to :

A

Tax Reforms

B

State Funding of Elections

C

Central State Relationship

D

Reservation of Backward Classes

Question 6

First fully literate town in India :

A

Thrissur

B

Pathanamthitta

C

Kottayam

D

Ernakulam

Question 7

Which one of the following is known as suicide bags of cell ?

A

Lysosomes

B

Chloroplasts

C

Golgi Complex

D

Mitochondria

Question 8

India's Youngest Mayor :

A

Devendra Fadnavis

B

Nutan Rathore

C

Arya Rajendran

D

Surya Sen

Question 9

‘Varika varika sahajare sahana samara samayamaay karalurachu kaikal korthu kaalnadaykku poka nam' - who wrote the poem ?

A

Vallathol Narayana Menon

B

Amsi Narayanan Pillai

C

Kumaran Asan

D

Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer

Question 10

Rasul Pookutty Won Oscar Award for :

A

Best Audiography

B

Editing

C

Sound Mixing

D

Sound Recording

Question 11

Which event was hailed by Gandhiji as a 'Miracle of Modern Times'?

A

Temple Entry Proclamation

B

Vaikkom Satyagraha

C

Nivarthana Prakshobham

D

Guruvayur Satyagraha

Question 12

First United Nations Conference on Environment and Development or 'Earth Summit was held in :

A

Geneva

B

New York

C

San Francisco

D

Rio de Janeiro

Question 13

Who won the Booker Prize, 2020 for his debut Novel 'Shuggie Bain'?

A

Douglas Stuart

B

Margaret At Wood

C

Bernardine Evaristo

D

Anna Burns

Question 14

The Headquarters of WHO (World Health Organisation) is in :

A

New York

B

Geneva

C

Hague

D

Paris

Question 15

The National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) is a premier analytical testing and research organisation functions under the :

A

Ministry of Science and Technology

B

Ministry of Ayush

C

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

D

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

Question 16

Among the states category which state won the best state Award ?

A

Kerala

B

Tamil Nadu

C

Goa

D

Uttar Pradesh

Question 17

Indira Awas Yojana is related to the Construction of :

A

Rural Housing

B

Rural Roads

C

Urban Housing

D

Urban Roads

Question 18

First President of Travancore Devaswom Board :

A

K. Kelappan

B

K. Madhavan

C

Mannathu Padmanabhan

D

Sankara Narayanan Thampi

Question 19

The National Commission for Women in India was established in :

A

1990

B

1992

C

1986

D

1991

Question 20

"Grandhalokam' is published by :

A

National Book Trust

B

Kerala Sahithya Academy

C

Kerala Folklore Academy

D

Kerala State Library Council

Question 21

Over dose of heparin is treated with :

A

Aspirin

B

Vitamin K

C

Protamine

D

Normal saline

Question 22

Position used in child birth and pelvic examination.

A

Sims position

B

Lithotomy position

C

Trendelenburg position

D

Dorsal recumbent position

Question 23

Premature separation of a normally situated placenta after 28th week of pregnancy :

A

Abruptio placentae

B

Placenta previa

C

Abortion

D

Hyadatiform mole

Question 24

The minimum recommended concentration of free residual chlorine in water :

A

0.1 mg/L

B

0.5 mg/L

C

1 mg/L

D

5 mg/L

Question 25

Arterial circulation is ensured before taking sample for ABG analysis by :

A

Arteriogram

B

Venogram

C

Allen's test

D

Pulse oximetry

Question 26

The receptors which provide information about position of body and sense of equilibrium is :

A

Interoceptors

B

Tele receptors

C

Proprioceptors

D

Exteroceptors

Question 27

A condition in which person perceives the sight of rope as a snake ?

A

Hallucination

B

Delirium

C

Illusion

D

Fantasy

Question 28

The valve located between the left atrium and the left ventricle.

A

Mitral

B

Aortic

C

Tricuspid

D

Pulmonic

Question 29

Graphic recording of progress of labour :

A

Cervicogram

B

Partogram

C

Histogram

D

Cardiogram

Question 30

The health program for child health screening and early intervention services :

A

Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK)

B

Navajat Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (NSSK)

C

Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)

D

Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness (IMNCI)

Question 31

Normal serum Potassium value ranges between :

A

1.5 to 3.7 mEq/L

B

2.5 to 3.5 mEq/L

C

3.7 to 5.2 mEq/L

D

4.2 to 6.2 mEq/L

Question 32

The ideal technique of roller bandage application for the extended joints.

A

Simple spiral

B

Reverse spiral

C

Figure of eight

D

Divergent spica

Question 33

The fetal skeletal shadow can be seen on X-ray by :

A

10 weeks

B

16 weeks

C

18 weeks

D

20 weeks

Question 34

The amount of blood pumped by the heart per minute is termed as :

A

Cardiac output

B

Stroke volume

C

Cardiac index

D

Pre-load

Question 35

Chlorine demand of well water is estimated by :

A

Double pot method

B

Orthotolidine test

C

Horrock’s apparatus

D

Clark’s method

Question 36

Characteristic type of respiration seen in diabetic ketoacidosis :

A

Cheyne stokes respiration

B

Hypercapnea

C

Bitot's respiration

D

Kussmaul respiration

Question 37

Immunoglobulin released during allergic reactions :

A

IgG

B

IgM

C

IgE

D

IgD

Question 38

The process of abortion has started but not yet reached an irreversible stage :

A

Threatened abortion

B

Missed abortion

C

Inevitable abortion

D

Incomplete abortion

Question 39

One gram of protein gives :

A

9 calories

B

6 calories

C

4 calories

D

2 calories

Question 40

The characteristic feature seen in scrub typhus :

A

Red spot

B

Pleomorphism

C

Eschar

D

Pustules

Question 41

The ECG rhythm showing a flat line in the monitor indicates :

A

Pulseless electrical activity

B

Ventricular fibrillation

C

Atrial fibrillation

D

Asystole

Question 42

Type of enema which reduces inflammation of tissues

A

Cold enema

B

Astringent enema

C

Carminative enema

D

Purgative enema

Question 43

Average weight gain during pregnancy :

A

8 - 10 kg

B

10 - 12 kg

C

12 - 14 kg

D

14 - 16 kg

Question 44

Which among these is not included in Braden Scale ?

A

Sensory perception

B

Oedema

C

Moisture

D

Nutrition

Question 45

Health committee on multipurpose workers :

A

Shrivastava committee

B

Kartar Singh committee

C

Mudaliar committee

D

Mukerji committee

Question 46

Route of administration of Covid-19 vaccine :

A

Intra dermal over deltoid

B

Subcutaneous over flexor arm

C

Intra muscular over deltoid

D

Intra muscular over vastus lateralis

Question 47

The gauge size of green coloured IV cannula :

A

16G

B

18G

C

20G

D

22G

Question 48

Child becomes socialized through the family in early childhood years is a process of:

A

Pre-socialization

B

Primary socialization

C

Secondary socialization

D

Tertiary socialization

Question 49

Bell's palsy is associated with weakness of:

A

5th cranial nerve

B

7th cranial nerve

C

9th cranial nerve

D

10th cranial nerve

Question 50

ESI act came into effect on :

A

1947

B

1948

C

1950

D

1952

Question 51

Amniocentesis is done at :

A

10 - 12 weeks of gestation

B

7 - 10 weeks of gestation

C

12 - 14 weeks of gestation

D

15 - 18 weeks of gestation

Question 52

The influence of environment in patient care was emphasized by :

A

Hildegard Peplau

B

Florence Nightingale

C

Virginia Henderson

D

Martha Rogers

Question 53

Rovsing's sign is associated with :

A

Appendicitis

B

Pancreatitis

C

Cholecystitis

D

Gastritis

Question 54

Pioneers of Immunization :

A

Chinese

B

Greek

C

Roman

D

Indian

Question 55

Fetal death after 28 weeks of gestation upto 28 days of births per 1000 live births:

A

Perinatal mortality

B

Infant mortality

C

Neonatal mortality

D

Maternal mortality

Question 56

Which among the following is NOT a superficial vein of upper limbs ?

A

Basilic vein

B

Brachial vein

C

Cephalic vein

D

Median cubital vein

Question 57

Gout occurs because of increased levels of :

A

Calcium

B

Potassium

C

Oxalate

D

Uric acid

Question 58

The beneficiaries of ICDS programme are all except :

A

Children in the age group 0-6 years

B

Pregnant and lactating mothers

C

Elders above the age of 60

D

Adolescent girls

Question 59

Pelvic brim is rounded, ischial spine is blunt and sub public angle is 90° in :

A

Gynaecoid pelvis

B

Android pelvic

C

Platypelloid pelvis

D

Anthropoid pelvis

Question 60

Which among the following is a classic sign of increased ICP ?

A

Hyperthermia

B

Hemiparesis

C

Blurred vision

D

Widened pulse pressure

Question 61

A form of play in which children play adjacent to each other but do not influence the play of other children ?

A

Solitary play

B

Onlooker play

C

Parallel play

D

Dramatic play

Question 62

Temporary hardness is produced by :

A

Calcium sulphate

B

Magnesium sulphate

C

Calcium chloride

D

Calcium bicarbonate

Question 63

Drugs which dilates pupil ?

A

Mydriatics

B

Myotics

C

Hypnotics

D

Narcotics

Question 64

Collection of blood or fluid in pericardial sac is called :

A

Cardiomegaly

B

Cardiac tamponade

C

Cardiocentesis

D

Cardiomyopathy

Question 65

Slowing down of fetal heart sound on pushing down of fetal head into pelvis is :

A

Hegar's sign

B

Osiander's sign

C

Stalworthy's sign

D

Chadwick's sign

Question 66

Presence of which immunoglobulin in serum of newborn indicates congenital infections ?

A

IgG

B

IgA

C

IgM

D

IgE

Question 67

Restraints are mainly used in :

A

Preventing injury

B

Preventing bed sore

C

Improving mobility

D

Improving functional ability

Question 68

Outbreak of disease in birds is called :

A

Epizootic

B

Endemic

C

Enzootic

D

Epornitic

Question 69

Emergency contraception should be taken :

A

Before an unprotected sex

B

Within 24 hrs after unprotected sex

C

Within 36 hrs after unprotected sex

D

Within 72 hrs after unprotected sex

Question 70

An antimetabolite drug used in Cancer Chemotherapy :

A

Methotrexate

B

Cisplatin

C

Doxorubicin

D

Vincrystine

Question 71

Which among the following is to be expected in a person with obsessive compulsive disorder ?

A

Exhibitionism

B

Repetitive behaviour

C

Bodily illusion

D

Impulsiveness

Question 72

The incidence of a disease is assessed by doing a :

A

Cross-sectional study

B

Experimental study

C

Case-control study

D

Cohort study

Question 73

The largest diameter of pelvic inlet is :

A

Antero posterior diameter

B

Transverse diameter

C

Oblique diameter

D

Anatomical conjugate

Question 74

Fracture that happen when bone bends and breaks but doesn't break into separate pieces.

A

Comminuted fracture

B

Displaced fracture

C

Greenstick fracture

D

Open fracture

Question 75

How many doses of vaccine are required for Covid-19 vaccination ?

A

One dose

B

Two doses

C

Three doses

D

Four doses

Question 76

Active artificial immunity can be achieved by :

A

Immunoglobulin

B

Immunization

C

Occurrence of diseases

D

Placental transmission

Question 77

Hamburger shift is observed in :

A

Oxygen transport

B

Bicarbonate transport

C

Carbohydrate metabolism

D

Protein metabolism

Question 78

The endoscopic examination through end of vagina into rectouterine pouch is called :

A

Culdoscopy

B

Proctoscopy

C

Cystoscopy

D

Laparoscopy

Question 79

First fetal movement felt by mother :

A

Lightening

B

Braxton Hick's contraction

C

Quickening

D

Kick

Question 80

Constant presence of a disease in a given geographic area :

A

Epidemic

B

Endemic

C

Pandemic

D

Exotic

Question 81

Chemical sterilant used for disinfecting sharp instruments :

A

Alcohol

B

Glutaraldehyde

C

Merthiolate

D

Sodium hypochlorite

Question 82

In a patient with recovering from Traumatic brain injury which among the following has to be checked before starting oral feeds ?

A

Normal speech

B

Judgement

C

Taste sensation

D

Gag reflex

Question 83

A presentation in which baby's buttocks lies in the lower pole of uterus ?

A

Vertex

B

Mentum

C

Breech

D

Face

Question 84

Which state in India Initiated mid-day meal programme ?

A

Kerala

B

Maharastra

C

Tamil Nadu

D

Andhra Pradesh

Question 85

Which among the following is an hypertonic solution ?

A

0.45% NS

B

0.33% NS

C

0.9% NS

D

3% NS

Question 86

During ET suctioning, care should be taken not to apply suction more than :

A

10 seconds

B

20 seconds

C

30 seconds

D

One minute

Question 87

An example of high biological value protein food is :

A

Soyabean

B

Egg

C

Green gram

D

Groundnut

Question 88

Patient receiving opioid analgesic such as morphine should be monitored for :

A

Temperature

B

Pulse

C

Respiration

D

Blood pressure

Question 89

Chronic carrier stage is seen in :

A

Diphtheria

B

Tetanus

C

Typhoid

D

Malaria

Question 90

A localised swelling of fetal scalp in labour due to effusion of serum :

A

Cephal hematoma

B

Contusion

C

Caput succedaneum

D

Hydrocephalus

Question 91

Surgical correction of hypertrophic pyloric stenosis :

A

Whipple's resection

B

Brenner's operation

C

Ramstedt's operation

D

Trendelenburg's operation

Question 92

Thyroid stimulating hormone is produced by :

A

Thyroid gland

B

Pituitary gland

C

Pineal gland

D

Adrenal gland

Question 93

Break bone fever refers to :

A

Chikun Gunya

B

Dengue Fever

C

Leptospirosis

D

Malaria

Question 94

The Trained nurses association of India was established in :

A

1904

B

1908

C

1918

D

1914

Question 95

Compression Ventilation ratio in providing Basic Life Support with a single rescuer in an adult victim is :

A

30 : 1

B

30 : 2

C

15 : 1

D

15 : 2

Question 96

The aim of pre-conception care is :

A

Preparing the women for delivery

B

Preparing the couples for parenthood

C

Care given to adolescent girls

D

Care given to adolescent boys

Question 97

Integrated counselling and testing centre under NACP is :

A

Ushas

B

Jyothis

C

Pulari

D

Prathyasha

Question 98

A condition in which part of the intestine telescopes into itself, which is often a surgical emergency ?

A

Volvulus

B

Intussusception

C

Hernia

D

Diverticulosis

Question 99

The first Leopold maneuver in abdominal palpation of a pregnant women is :

A

Pawlik grip

B

Pelvic grip

C

Fundal grip

D

Lateral grip

Question 100

Thrombolytic agent used in Acute ischemic stroke :

A

Alteplase

B

Urokinase

C

Streptokinase

D

Heparin

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