Paper Code: 10/2015

Date of Test: 15th January 2015

Conducted by: Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC)

Post: Nursing Tutor 

Department: Health Services

Category: Previous Year Question Papers

 Overview

The Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) conducted the Nursing Tutor Examination on 15th January 2015 for recruitment into the Health Services Department. The exam was aimed at selecting qualified and experienced nursing professionals for teaching roles in government nursing institutions.

The examination, bearing Paper Code 10/2015, assessed candidates on core nursing knowledge, teaching methodologies, public health principles, and general awareness. This role is vital in shaping the future generation of healthcare workers in Kerala.

 About the Post: Nursing Tutor

A Nursing Tutor plays a crucial role in:

• Teaching theoretical and clinical nursing subjects

• Guiding students in hospitals and health centers during practical sessions

• Preparing academic materials and conducting internal assessments

• Assisting in curriculum planning and academic administration

This position is ideal for experienced nurses with a passion for education and a solid grounding in public health and modern nursing techniques.

Exam Pattern

• Type of Exam: Objective (OMR-based)

• Total Questions: 100

• Total Marks: 100

• Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

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

 Syllabus and Topics Covered

The question paper was structured to test both nursing domain expertise and general aptitude. Key areas included:

 Nursing Foundation & Medical-Surgical Nursing

• Basics of patient care and nursing procedures

• Medical-surgical conditions and their management

• Sterilization, infection control, and hygiene practices

 Community Health & Pediatric Nursing

• Maternal and child health care

• Immunization schedules and child development stages

• Family welfare programs and rural health missions

 Mental Health Nursing

• Psychiatric disorders and their treatment

• Therapeutic communication and counseling skills

• Psychosocial aspects of patient care

 Nursing Education & Teaching Techniques

• Principles of nursing education

• Lesson planning and evaluation methods

• Classroom and clinical teaching strategies

 Pharmacology & Nutrition

• Basic pharmacological concepts and common drug classifications

• Diet planning and nutrition management for various diseases

 General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• Indian healthcare system and government health schemes

• Current events (up to 2015)

• Constitution, governance, and Kerala-specific facts

  English Language Skills

• Grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension

• Sentence correction and language usage

Click the below link to download PDF format of Kerala PSC Previous Question Paper of Nursing Tutor (Health Services Department)