Kerala PSC Previous Years Question Paper & Answer

Title : Assistant Surgeon/ Casuality Medical Officer
Question Code :

Page:13


Below are the scanned copy of Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) Question Paper with answer keys of Exam Name ' Assistant Surgeon/ Casuality Medical Officer' And exam conducted in the year 2023. And Question paper code was '037/2023/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: 13 out of 20
Excerpt of Question Code: 037/2023/OL

B:-It is the most common cause for tachypnoea in newborn

C:-It is self-limiting

D:-Ground glass appearance is the characteristic X-ray abnormality
Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question65:-Ildentify the correct statement regarding enterobiasis (pin worm
infestation)

A:-It is more common in children with lower socioeconomic strata
B:-Autoinoculation is an important way of infestation
C:-Presence of eosinophilia is a clue to diagnosis
D:-Single dose of Albendazole 400 mg is sufficient for cure
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question66:-Which is not a risk factor for Early Onset Sepsis in newborn ?
A:-Lack of enteral feeding
B:-Prolonged rupture of membranes > 18 hours
C:-Maternal fever during labour
D:-Foul smelling amniotic fluid
Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question67:-Which is the correct indication to start chest compression in neonatal
resuscitation ?

A:-Baby born with a heart rate of < 60/minute
B:-Baby having a heart rate < 100/minute after initial steps of resuscitation

C:-Baby having a heart rate < 60/minute after 30 seconds of effective positive
pressure ventilation

D:-Baby having a heart rate of < 100/minute after intubation
Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question68:-All the statements regarding febrile convulsions are correct except
A:-Antipyretics are not effective in reducing the risk of recurrence.

B:-Intermittent anticonvulsant therapy during febrile episodes up to 5-6 years
is indicated in all children with previous history of febrile seizures.

C:-Treatment with lorazepam is indicated if seizure last for more than 5
minutes.

D:-Rectal diazepam can be administered by parents at home if seizure last for
more than 5 minutes.

Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question69:-All of the following features are consistent with the diagnosis of
constitutional delay in growth and puberty in a child with short stature except

A:-One of the parents is having short stature
B:-Mother had delay in attaining menarche

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