Post Name: Laboratory Technical Assistant – ECG and Audiometric Technician

Department: Vocational Higher Secondary Education (VHSE)

Paper Code: 28/2015

Date of Examination: 11th February 2015

Exam Mode: OMR (Offline – Multiple Choice Questions)

Medium of Question Paper: English

Total Marks: 100

Exam Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Negative Marking: Yes (1/3 mark deducted for every wrong answer)

Exam Overview:

The Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) conducted the Laboratory Technical Assistant – ECG and Audiometric Technician exam on 11.02.2015, under the Vocational Higher Secondary Education (VHSE) stream. This examination was conducted to recruit candidates who could support practical training in VHSE schools offering health and paramedical vocational courses.

The role of an ECG and Audiometric Technician Lab Assistant involves assisting instructors, maintaining equipment, setting up practical demonstrations, and ensuring students receive hands-on training in cardiac diagnostics and hearing assessments. The exam tests candidates on their subject knowledge, practical understanding, and general aptitude.

Exam Pattern:

Syllabus & Topics Covered:

Core Subject – ECG and Audiometry (70 Questions)

• Anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular and auditory systems

• Principles of Electrocardiography (ECG)

• Operation and maintenance of ECG machines

• Interpretation of ECG waveforms (P, QRS, T waves)

• Common cardiac conditions detectable via ECG

• Basics of audiometry and types of hearing tests

• Use and care of audiometric equipment

• Hearing loss – types, causes, and management

• Sound transmission and decibel levels

• Patient preparation and safety procedures in cardiac and auditory tests

• Clinical ethics and data recording

General Knowledge & Current Affairs (10 Questions)

• Indian and Kerala history, geography, and polity

• Major health schemes and national health programs

• Current events (national & international)

• Awareness about government initiatives in healthcare

• Environmental and scientific updates

General English (10 Questions)

• Basic grammar: tenses, articles, prepositions

• Sentence correction and structure

• Vocabulary: synonyms, antonyms, idioms, and phrases

• Comprehension and usage

Arithmetic & Mental Ability (10 Questions)

• Basic math operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division

• Percentages, ratios, time and work

• Logical reasoning and number patterns

• Simple problem-solving and analytical thinking

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