EASY PSC | Kerala PSC 029/2023 - Treatment Organizer Grade II Key

Question 1

The most important inspiratory muscle of the respiratory system :

A

Sternocleidomastoid

B

External intercostal muscle

C

Internal intercostal muscle

D

Diaphragm

Question 2

Identify the bone which is part of the thoracic cage :

A

Radius

B

Sternum

C

Femur

D

Tibia

Question 3

Primary site of gas exchange in the lungs :

A

Trachea

B

Pleura

C

Alveoli

D

Bronchi

Question 4

Most common organ affected by tuberculosis in human body :

A

Lungs

B

Heart

C

Brain

D

Liver

Question 5

Membrane covering the lungs :

A

Pleura

B

Peritoneum

C

Meninges

D

Synovium

Question 6

Maximum number of oxygen molecules that can be carried by a haemoglobin molecule :

A

One

B

Two

C

Three

D

Four

Question 7

Volume of air inhaled or exhaled during a normal respiration is known as :

A

Tidal volume

B

Vital capacity

C

Inspiratory reserve volume

D

Inspiratory capacity

Question 8

Oxygen is transported in blood bound to :

A

Haptoglobin

B

Myoglobin

C

Haemoglobin

D

Haemosiderin

Question 9

The site where oxygen is utilised in the human body is :

A

Lungs

B

Heart

C

Cells

D

Blood

Question 10

Oxygen is transported in the blood by :

A

Red blood corpuscle

B

White blood corpuscle

C

Platelet

D

Neutrophil

Question 11

Silicosis is associated with increased risk of :

A

Malaria

B

Tuberculosis

C

Filariasis

D

Amoebiasis

Question 12

Particulate size of air pollutants causing greatest harm to human health :

A

particulate size < 2.5 μ m in diameter

B

particulate size > 5 μ m in diameter

C

particulate size > 10 μ m in diameter

D

particulate size > 25 μ m in diameter

Question 13

All are air pollutants except :

A

Sulphur dioxide

B

Carbon monoxide

C

Nitric oxide

D

Nitrogen

Question 14

Which of the following statements is correct?

A

Bagassosis is an occupational lung disease

B

Bagassosis is caused by tobacco smoking

C

Bagassosis is a lung disease caused by tuberculosis

D

Bagassosis is a lung disease caused by drowning

Question 15

Lung disease caused by sandblasting :

A

Silicosis

B

Bagassosis

C

Asbesosis

D

Siderosis

Question 16

Main symptom of patient with occupational lung diseases :

A

Chest pain

B

Breathlessness

C

Sputum production

D

Haemoptysis

Question 17

Measures taken to reduce vehicular air pollution include all of the following except :

A

Use of leaded petrol

B

Phasing out of old vehicles

C

Application of stringent pollution control norm in vehicles

D

Reducing the sulphur and aromatic content in petrol and diesel

Question 18

Rich source of protein for TB patients include all except :

A

Milk

B

Rice

C

Egg

D

Fish

Question 19

Food to be avoided by TB patients include all except :

A

Alcohol in any form

B

Carbonated drink

C

Excess tea and coffee

D

Milk and eggs

Question 20

Most important risk factor for tuberculosis in India :

A

HIV

B

Diabetes Mellitus

C

Smoking

D

Undernutrition

Question 21

Undernutrition can be due to deficit in intake of :

A

Calories

B

Protein

C

Micronutrient

D

All of the above

Question 22

Recommended nutritional counselling for TB patient is intake of :

A

Tonics

B

Exotic imported fruits like kiwi

C

Locally available nutrient rich food

D

Commercial food supplement

Question 23

Means of artificial respiration includes all of the following except :

A

mouth to mouth breath

B

bag mask ventilation

C

mechanical ventilation

D

inhaler therapy

Question 24

Ratio of chest compression to artificial breaths in cardiopulmonary resuscitation :

A

30 : 2

B

60 : 2

C

90 : 2

D

100 : 2

Question 25

Steps in mouth to mouth breathing include all of the following except :

A

Tilting back the head of the victim

B

Pinching the nose of the victim

C

Blowing breath 5 inches above the mouth of the victim

D

Sealing the rescuers mouth over the victims mouth

Question 26

Immediate cause of death in drowning :

A

Aspiration of water into stomach

B

Aspiration of water into larynx/lungs

C

Limb injury

D

None of the above

Question 27

Resuscitation of drowning victims include all of the following except :

A

Move the person out of water

B

Chest compression

C

Warming with clothes or blankets

D

Abdominal compression to remove water from stomach

Question 28

Number of chest compressions to be done per minute when resuscitating drowning victims :

A

75 / minute

B

30 / minute

C

60 / minute

D

100-120 / minute

Question 29

Resuscitation of drowning victims include all of the following except :

A

calling for help when you are the lone rescuer

B

bringing out the victim from water by yourself when you are not a confident swimmer

C

check for spontaneous breath

D

start cardiopulmonary resuscitation as early as possible if there is no pulse or breath

Question 30

Artificial respiration can be given in which location :

A

In well equipped intensive care unit

B

In primary health centres

C

At any place by a trained person

D

All of the above

Question 31

What is the ideal location for sputum collection?

A

Inside the doctor’s clinic

B

Inside the laboratory

C

Outdoors or in a well ventilated area

D

The patient’s bathroom with the door closed

Question 32

Which of the following constitutes a good sample for sputum microscopy?

A

5 ml of muco-purulent sputum

B

5 ml of clear saliva

C

2 ml of sputum in a washed food container

D

All of the above

Question 33

Before the TB health visit is finished, the patient’s wife notes that the TB patient has started drinking alcohol heavily again (around 7 or 8 drinks a day) after years of sobriety and asks for you to provide advice about the patient’s alcohol use disorder. What should you advise?

A

Identify triggers of his alcohol use (including peer pressure from friends) and recommend strategies for minimizing contacts with these triggers

B

Tell him that he is at fault for his drinking and state that you will no longer see him at follow-up visits unless he stops drinking

C

Advise him to eat before drinking to blunt the effects of the alcohol

D

A), B) and C)

Question 34

Which of the following is true of under nutrition and TB?

A

Under nutrition is a risk factor for TB

B

Tuberculosis can lead to under nutrition

C

Under nutrition is associated with adverse outcomes in TB patients

D

All of the above

Question 35

What is the theme of World Tuberculosis Day 2022?

A

Invest to End TB. Save Lives

B

The Clock is Ticking

C

It’s TIME

D

It’s time to end the stigma

Question 36

Which one of the following statements is correct about TB?
(i) People suffering from HIV are prone to acquire tuberculosis.
(ii) DOTS is a Directly Observed Treatment, Short course.
(iii) In anti-tuberculosis treatment, hepatitis or liver disease is a common side effect.
(iv) Medication for DRUG SENSITIVE TB is administered for 6 to 8 months.

A

Only (ii) is correct

B

(i) and (ii) are correct

C

(ii) and (iv) are correct

D

(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) are correct

Question 37

What are the features of the people suffering from latent tuberculosis infection?

A

Have no symptoms

B

Patient feel sick

C

Spread TB bacteria to others

D

Patients have a positive chest X-ray for TB

Question 38

World Health Organization recommended a control strategy for TB known as :

A

DOTS

B

Gene therapy

C

Morphine

D

MCT

Question 39

At which place the cause for the disease Tuberculosis was announced?

A

The Institute of Physiology, Berlin

B

University of British Columbia

C

California Institute of technology

D

At Geneva, Switzerland

Question 40

Which of the following statement is / are correct?
(i) Dr. Robert Koch discovered a bacillus in 1882 that causes TB.
(ii) Mainly TB affects the lungs.
(iii) TB is among the top 3 causes of death for women aged 15 to 44.
(iv) Symptoms of TB are fever, night sweat, weight loss, etc.
Options are :

A

(i) and (iii)

B

(ii) and (iv)

C

(i), (iii) and (iv)

D

(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

Question 41

Name the causal organism that is responsible for causing TB :

A

Bacteria

B

Virus

C

Protozoa

D

None of the above

Question 42

World Tuberculosis Day is observed on :

A

24 March

B

24 April

C

7 April

D

14 November

Question 43

National Tuberculosis Institute is located in :

A

New Delhi

B

Nagpur

C

Bengaluru

D

Thiruvananthapuram

Question 44

A patient taking Isoniazid (INH) should be monitored for what deficiency?

A

Vitamin C

B

Calcium

C

Vitamin B6

D

Potassium

Question 45

A patient with active tuberculosis is taking Ethambutol. As the health visitor you make it priority to assess the patient’s?

A

hearing

B

mental status

C

vitamin B6 level

D

vision

Question 46

You note your patient’s sweat and urine is orange. You reassure the patient and educate him that which medication below is causing this finding?

A

Ethambutol

B

Streptomycin

C

Isoniazid

D

Rifampin

Question 47

Your patient, who is receiving Pyrazinamide, report stiffness and extreme pain in the right big toe. The site is extremely red, swollen and warm. You notify the physician and as the health visitor you anticipated the doctor will order?

A

Calcium level

B

Vitamin B6 level

C

Uric acid level

D

Amylase level

Question 48

As the TB health visitor, you know that one of the reasons for an increase in multi-drugresistant tuberculosis is :

A

Incorrect medication ordered

B

Immigration of patients from areas of the world where drug-resistant TB is common

C

Noncompliance due to duration of medication treatment needed

D

All the above

Question 49

You’re teaching a group of long-term care health givers about the signs and symptoms of tuberculosis. What signs and symptoms will you not include in your education?

A

Cough

B

Night sweats

C

Weight gain

D

Hemoptysis

Question 50

Which non-communicable disease is strongly associated with TB?

A

Hypertension

B

Diabetes Mellitus

C

Stroke

D

Dyslipidemia

Question 51

What is causing TB to become a serious public health problem?

A

The rise in number of people with HIV infection

B

An increasing number of immigrants from areas of the world where TB is common

C

People who don’t take their TB treatment correctly

D

All of the above

Question 52

How is TB treated?

A

Antiviral medicines

B

Antibiotics

C

Surgery

D

Radiotherapy

Question 53

MDR TB is resistant to at least which two drugs?

A

Isoniazid and Pyrazinamide

B

Rifampicin and Isoniazid

C

Streptomycin and Ethambutol

D

Streptomycin and Bedaquiline

Question 54

How can TB be diagnosed?

A

Chest X-ray

B

Sample of sputum

C

Skin or blood test

D

All of the above

Question 55

Currently, TB control activities in India are spearheaded by which National Programme?

A

Revised National TB Control Programme (RNTCP)

B

National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP)

C

National TB Control Programme

D

National Programme for Prevention and Control of TB

Question 56

Pick the odd one out in terms of TB management and control in India :

A

Suraksha Clinic

B

District TB centre

C

Designated microscopy centre

D

Intermediate Research Laboratory

Question 57

ASHA stands for :

A

Accredited Social Health Worker

B

Accredited Social Health Activist

C

Associated Social Health Activist

D

Activist Social Health Provider

Question 58

What makes TB hard to diagnose?

A

Symptoms aren’t always obvious

B

Symptoms come and go

C

The disease may take years to become active

D

A) and C)

Question 59

How do you get TB?

A

Through the air

B

Through sexual contact

C

Through contaminated food

D

A) and C)

Question 60

A combination of medications which are applied to treat tuberculosis is :

A

to generate a better response

B

to decrease the resistance of the entity to the treatment

C

both A) and B)

D

none of these

Question 61

The BCG vaccine is administered for immunity against complications of :

A

Malaria

B

Tuberculosis

C

Jaundice

D

Hepatitis

Question 62

For Tuberculosis, the drugs used to combat it are :

A

Ethambutol, Pyrazinamide

B

Isoniazid, Rifampicin

C

Both A) and B)

D

None of these

Question 63

Which of these is the culture medium for causative organism of tuberculosis?

A

Löwenstein-Jensen medium

B

Wilson blair medium

C

Mac Conkey’s medium

D

None of the above

Question 64

The person who discovered causative organism of tuberculosis was :

A

Louis Pasteur

B

Robert Koch

C

Edward Jenner

D

None of the above

Question 65

NRHM stands for :

A

National Rural Health Mission

B

National Remote Health Mission

C

National and Regional Health Management

D

None of these

Question 66

Govt. of India launched a web based portal/App for notification of Tuberculosis in India. Name the portal :

A

MCTS

B

Nikshay

C

Nischay

D

Arogya Setu

Question 67

The term “Elimination of TB” is defined as :

A

Less than 1 TB case per million/year

B

Less than 10 TB cases per million/year

C

Less than 100 TB case per million/year

D

Less than 500 TB case per million/year

Question 68

The Diluent used for reconstituting BCG vaccine is :

A

Normal Saline

B

Distilled water

C

Ringer lactate

D

DNS

Question 69

Sputum can be disinfected by :

A

Autoclaving

B

Hypochlorite

C

Cresol

D

All the above

Question 70

Starting around 1956, the ————— Experiment was carried out in India to determine whether treatment in a TB sanatorium provided any benefits as compared with treatment at home.

A

Bombay

B

Jaipur

C

Calcutta

D

Madras

Question 71

Which of the following are goals listed in Sustainable Development Goals?
(i) No Poverty
(ii) Industry, innovation and infrastructure
(iii) Space research infrastructure
(iv) Responsible consumption and production

A

Only (i) and (ii)

B

Only (i), (ii) and (iii)

C

Only (i), (ii) and (iv)

D

All of the above (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

Question 72

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the ‘Sustainable Development Goal India Index’?
(i) It aims to measure India and its States’ progress towards the SDGs
(ii) Indicate the comparative performance of Indian states
(iii) Published by NITl Ayog

A

Only (i)

B

Only (ii)

C

Only (i) and (ii)

D

All of the above (i), (ii) and (iii)

Question 73

The SDGs are intended to be achieved by the year :

A

2025

B

2030

C

2035

D

2050

Question 74

The total number of goals in Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) are :

A

10

B

12

C

15

D

17

Question 75

The central, transformative promise of the Sustainable Development Goals :

A

Leave no one behind

B

Development everywhere

C

Equity and equality

D

Health and development for all

Question 76

Which diseases are targeted for elimination under National Vector Borne Diseases Control Programme (NVBDCP)?
(i) Malaria
(ii) Filaria
(iii) Kala Azar
(iv) Dengue

A

Only (ii)

B

Only (i) and (ii)

C

Only (i), (ii) and (iii)

D

All of the above (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

Question 77

Which of the following are the declared goal/goals of TB free India?
(i) 70% reduction in the incidence
(ii) 80% reduction in the incidence
(iii) 80% reduction in mortality
(iv) 90% reduction in mortality

A

Only (i)

B

Only (iii)

C

Only (ii) and (iii)

D

Only (ii) and (iv)

Question 78

Leprosy elimination is defined as less than :

A

1 case per 10,000 population

B

1 case per 20,000 population

C

1 case per 50,000 population

D

1 case per 1,00,000 population

Question 79

Kala-azar in India is caused by :

A

Pasturella pestis

B

Leishmania Donovani

C

Dracunculus medinensis

D

Wuchereria bancrofti

Question 80

Which among the following is not a drug for Mass Drug Administration (MDA) for filariasis?

A

Diethyl Carbamezine

B

Albendazole

C

Proguanil

D

Ivermectin

Question 81

As per the government guidelines, the following symptoms are parts of the symptom complex used for TB screening among COVID positive patients :
(i) Breathing difficulty
(ii) Fever >2 weeks
(iii) Significant weight loss
(iv) Night sweats

A

Only (i) and (ii)

B

Only (ii) and (iii)

C

Only (i), (ii) and (iii)

D

Only (ii) (iii) and (iv)

Question 82

COVID screening for all diagnosed TB patients and TB screening for all COVID-positive patients is called :

A

Bi-directional TB-COVID screening

B

Additional TB-COVID screening

C

Supplementary TB-COVID screening

D

Accelerated TB-COVID screening

Question 83

The web-enabled patient management system for TB control under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme :

A

Nikshay

B

Akshay

C

Vikshay

D

Shikshay

Question 84

The tests recommended for diagnosing Tuberculosis in India’s National TB plan are :
(i) Chest X-Ray
(ii) Sputum smear microscopy
(iii) CB-NAAT
(iv) Anti-TB antibody serology

A

Only (i) and (ii)

B

Only (ii) and (iii)

C

Only (i), (ii) and (iii)

D

Only (ii), (iii) and (iv)

Question 85

Which of the following disease/diseases is/are caused by coronaviruses?

A

SARS

B

MERS

C

COVID-19

D

All of the above

Question 86

The Navakerala mission seeks to address problems faced in the following social sectors :
(i) Health
(ii) Education
(iii) Industries
(iv) Agriculture

A

Only (i) and (ii)

B

Only (ii) and (iii)

C

Only (i), (ii) and (iii)

D

Only (ii), (iii) and (iv)

Question 87

The ‘Ardram mission’ by the Government of Kerala is aimed at improving the following :

A

Health facilities

B

Elderly care

C

Social pension

D

Palliative care

Question 88

Which of the following is not a focus of the Haritha Kerala mission?

A

Organic farming

B

Waste management

C

Road transport

D

Water resources

Question 89

The new initiative in the second phase of the Navakerala Mission :

A

Rebuild Kerala

B

Life mission

C

Karunya scheme

D

Educational Rejuvenation

Question 90

A target of the ‘Sujalam suphalam’ programme :

A

Water purification

B

Organic farming

C

Piped water supply

D

Plastic waste management

Question 91

The key administrative interventions for Airborne Infection Control (AIC) include :
(i) Screening for respiratory symptoms
(ii) Fast-tracking
(iii) Education on cough etiquette
(iv) Patient segregation

A

Only (i), (ii) and (iii)

B

Only (ii), (iii) and (iv)

C

Only (i), (iii) and (iv)

D

All of the above (i), (ii) (iii) and (iv)

Question 92

Which of the following is true about an excellent N95 mask?
(i) Close facial fit
(ii) High fluid resistance
(iii) Good Breathability
(iv) Good thermal conduction

A

Only (i), (ii) and (iii)

B

Only (ii), (iii) and (iv)

C

Only (i), (iii) and (iv)

D

All of the above (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

Question 93

HEPA filter is :

A

High-Energy Particulate Air filter

B

High-Efficiency Particulate Air filter

C

Heat-Energy Preparatory Air filter

D

Heat-Efficient Particulate Air filter

Question 94

Diseases that spread through the airborne route include :
(i) Influenza
(ii) Measles
(iii) Sleeping sickness
(iv) Chickenpox

A

Only (i), (ii) and (iii)

B

Only (i), (ii) and (iv)

C

Only (i), (iii) and (iv)

D

All of the above (i), (ii) (iii) and (iv)

Question 95

Droplets are infectious particles of size :

A

<1 Micron

B

>1 Micron

C

<5 Micron

D

>5 Micron

Question 96

The drug used for chemoprophylaxis against H1N1 Influenza among the close contacts of patients with H1N1 Influenza :

A

Zidovudine

B

Acyclovir

C

Oseltamivir

D

Didanosine

Question 97

The work of breathing in humans is done by the :

A

Diaphragm

B

Arteries

C

Veins

D

Lymphatics

Question 98

In COVID-19 pneumonia, the lung alveoli get filled with :

A

Blood

B

Fluid

C

Lymph

D

CSF

Question 99

The mid-and long-term effects after recovering from COVID-19 are collectively known as :

A

Enhanced COVID

B

Long COVID

C

Extended COVID

D

Unresolved COVID

Question 100

The “corona” in coronavirus means :

A

Sun

B

Strong

C

Crown

D

Lungs