Paper Code: 4/2015

Date of Test: 7th January 2015

Conducted by: Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC)

Post: Laboratory Technical Assistant

Subject Area: Domestic Nursing

Department: Vocational Higher Secondary Education (VHSE)

Category: Kerala PSC Previous Year Question Papers

Overview

The Kerala PSC conducted the Laboratory Technical Assistant – Domestic Nursing exam on 7th January 2015, with the designated Paper Code 4/2015. This recruitment aimed to fill vacancies in the VHSE (Vocational Higher Secondary Education) department, where laboratory technical assistants play an essential role in supporting nursing education at the school level.

The position is crucial in practical training environments, where candidates assist in nursing demonstrations, help maintain lab materials, and ensure that safety and cleanliness protocols are followed.

About the Post: Laboratory Technical Assistant – Domestic Nursing

A Laboratory Technical Assistant in Domestic Nursing supports vocational nursing instructors by:

• Assisting with practical nursing procedures and demonstrations

• Maintaining and organizing nursing lab equipment and supplies

• Ensuring hygiene, cleanliness, and safety in the lab environment

• Helping students understand and practice basic healthcare procedures

• Supporting internal assessments and practical exams

This post requires foundational knowledge in nursing and healthcare, making it ideal for nursing diploma holders who wish to work in education-based technical support roles.

 Exam Pattern

• Type of Exam: Objective (OMR-based)

• Total Number of Questions: 100

• Maximum Marks: 100

• Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

• Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer

Syllabus & Topics Covered

The exam was designed to assess a combination of nursing knowledge, general aptitude, and laboratory support skills. Important topics included:

Fundamentals of Nursing

• First aid and emergency care

• Patient care procedures: bed making, bathing, feeding, vital signs

• Infection control and sterilization techniques

• Wound care and basic dressing methods

Domestic Healthcare & Home Nursing

• Basic anatomy and physiology

• Nutrition and personal hygiene

• Geriatric care and child care

• Medication handling and dosage forms

 Lab Support & Safety

• Maintenance of lab instruments

• Safe disposal of biomedical waste

• Use of gloves, masks, aprons, and sterilizers

• Record-keeping and inventory management in a nursing lab

General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• Kerala's health initiatives and public welfare schemes

• Indian Constitution and social development

• National health programs (as relevant up to 2015)

 Arithmetic & Mental Ability

• Basic arithmetic: addition, subtraction, ratios, percentages

• Logical reasoning and pattern recognition

English & Malayalam Language

• Grammar and vocabulary

• Sentence completion and error spotting

• Reading comprehension

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