Kerala PSC Previous Years Question Paper & Answer

Title : Scientific Assistant (Physiotherapy)
Question Code :

Page:10


Below are the scanned copy of Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) Question Paper with answer keys of Exam Name 'Scientific Assistant (Physiotherapy) ' And exam conducted in the year 2023. And Question paper code was '015/2023/OL'. Medium of question paper was in Malayalam or English . Booklet Alphacode was ''. Answer keys are given at the bottom, but we suggest you to try answering the questions yourself and compare the key along wih to check your performance. Because we would like you to do and practice by yourself.

page: 10 out of 11
Excerpt of Question Code: 015/2023/OL

Question84:-A trendelenberg gait is characterized by
A:-trunk shift on affected side, pelvic drop on opposite (unaffected) side
B:-pelvic drop on affected side, trunk shift on opposite (unaffected) side
C:-trunk shift and pelvic drop on affected side
D:-trunk shift and pelvic drop on opposite(unaffected) side
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question85:-Heberden's nodes are a result of osteophytes due to Osteoarthritis of
A:-Distal interphalangeal joints
B:-Metacarpophalangeal joints
C:-Proximal interphalangeal joints
D:-Carpometacarpal joints
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question86:-Compared to young adults the following features are seen in gait in elderly
A:-Decreased base of support and increased cadence
-Shorter step length and increased double support period
C:-Increased step length and increased cadence
D:-Increased step length and shorter double support period
Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question87:-A form of arthritis due to deposition of crystals of calcium pyrophosphate dehydrate in synovium or articular
cartilage or menisci is called

A:-Alkaptonuric arthritis
B:-Gout
-Reactive arthritis
D:-Pseudogout
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question88:-When applying joint mobilizations for metacarpophalangeal joints, a dorsal glide is given to increase?
A:-Flexion
B:-Extension
C:-Abduction
D:-Adduction
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question89:-One of the following is false regarding physiological adaptation to strength training exercise
A:-Increased myokinase
:-Increased capillary bed density
C:-Decreased twitch contraction time
D:-Decreased mitochondrial density and volume
Correct Answer:-Question Cancelled
Question90:-When performing straight leg raise test modification of hip flexion, knee extension, ankle dorsiflexion and foot
inversion is done to test
A:-Sural nerve
B:-Tibial nerve
C:-Common peroneal nerve
D:-Femoral nerve
Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question91:-Gait deviations of initial contact with medial border of foot associated with limited inversion range at subtalar
joint is seen in

A:-Supinated foot

B:-Hallux valgus

C:-Congential Talipes Equino Varus

D:-Pronated foot

Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question92:-Many adult problems which have their early origins in childhood (such as obesity) a level of prevention in which
efforts are directed towards discouraging children from adapting harmful lifestyles and which aims at prevention of
emergence or development of risk factors in countries or population groups in which they have not yet appeared is called

A:-Primary Prevention

B:-Primordial prevention

C:-Tertiary prevention

D:-Secondary prevention

Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question93:-A type of exercise also called as accoumodating resistance exercise is

Similar Question Papers

Ask Question

(Press Ctrl+g to toggle between English and the chosen language)


Questions & Answers

Scientific Assistant (Physiotherapy) : Video