Department: Health Services, Government of Kerala
Post: Junior Public Health Nurse Grade II – NCA Category
Paper Code: 20/2015
Date of Test: 30.01.2015
Exam Conducted By: Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC)

Exam Pattern

• Mode of Exam: Offline (OMR-Based)

• Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

• Total Marks: 100

• Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

• Medium: English

Key Subjects Covered in the Question Paper

The question paper primarily assesses the candidate’s nursing knowledge, public health principles, and general awareness. The major topics included are:

1. Fundamentals of Nursing

• Basic nursing procedures and patient care

• Infection control and aseptic techniques

• Drug administration and medication calculations

• Vital signs monitoring

2. Community Health Nursing

• Concepts of community health and family health care

• Roles and responsibilities of a Public Health Nurse

• Immunization schedules and vaccine storage

• National Health Programs (RCH, NRHM, etc.)

• School health programs and health education

• Primary Health Centre (PHC) operations

3. Midwifery and Child Health Nursing

• Antenatal and postnatal care

• Labour management and normal delivery practices

• Care of the newborn and breastfeeding

• Family planning and contraception methods

• Growth and development milestones

4. Health Education and Communication Skills

• Principles and methods of health education

• Communication with individuals and groups

• Counseling techniques for maternal and adolescent health

5. First Aid and Emergency Care

• Basic first aid procedures

• Management of burns, fractures, poisoning, and shock

6. General Knowledge and Current Affairs

• Government health initiatives in Kerala

• Current events, especially in healthcare

• Indian Constitution (basic rights and duties)

• Women and child welfare schemes

7. Numerical Ability and Mental Aptitude

• Simple arithmetic: percentages, ratios, averages

• Logical reasoning and analytical ability

8. General English

• Grammar, usage, vocabulary

• Sentence correction and comprehension

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