Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU) 2008 Diploma in Hospital Management in Health Assistant - Basic Science - Question Paper

DIPLOMA exam – JUNE 2008.
Health Assistant
BASIC SCIENCES
Time : three hours Maximum marks : 75
part A — (20 × one = 20 marks)
ans ALL ques..
Multiple option ques. :
1. Cranial nerves are
(a) 10 pairs (b) 12 pairs
(c) 11 pairs (d) 13 pairs
2. Pericardium is the covering of
(a) Heart (b) Lungs
(c) Brain (d) Liver
3. Larynx continues as
(a) Oesophagus (b) Pharynx
(c) Trachea (d) Bronchus
4. Epiglottis is a
(a) Cartilage (b) Muscle
(c) Bone (d) Ligament
5. Deltoid muscle is supplied by
(a) Axillary nerve
(b) Supra scapular nerve
(c) Radial nerve
(d) Ulnar nerve
6. Insulin is secreted by
(a) Pancreas (b) Ovary
(c) Thyroid (d) Liver
7. Nephron is the functional unit of
(a) Supra renal (b) Testis
(c) Ovary (d) Kidney
8. All are parts of small intestine other than
(a) Duodenum (b) Jejunum
(c) Caecum (d) Ileum
9. Spinal cord is the continuation of
(a) Pons (b) Medulla oblongata
(c) Mid brain (d) Cerebellum
10. Bile is stored in
(a) Liver (b) Spleen
(c) Gall bladder (d) Pancreas
11. The ideal period of initiation of weaning foods is
(a) 12th mth (b) 4th mth
(c) 8th mth (d) 6th mth
12. The richest source of protein is
(a) Egg (b) Milk
(c) Groundnut (d) Soyabean
13. Beri-Beri is due to the deficiency of
(a) Niacin (b) Riboflavin
(c) Cyanocobalamine (d) Thiamin
14. The circulating form of Iron in the blood is
(a) Haemoglobin (b) Ferrous
(c) Folic acid (d) All the above
15. Fruits and vegetables are
(a) Energy yielding foods
(b) Body building
(c) Protective foods
(d) All the above
16. Arthus reaction is an
(a) Type I hypersensitivity
(b) Type II
(c) Type III
(d) Type IV
17. Selective media for vibrio cholerae
(a) Blood agar (b) Chocalate agar
(c) TCBS (d) DCA
18. The working temperature for autoclave is
(a) 121?C (b) 120?C
(c) 127?C (d) 119?C
19. Example for coagulase test positive organism
(a) Staph. aureus (b) Staph. epidermis
(c) Streptococcus (d) Pneumococcus
20. Meta chromic granules can be demonstrated by
(a) Ponder’s stain (b) Alberts strain
(c) Both (a) and (b) (d) None of the above
part B — (5 × five = 25 marks)
Short ans ques..
ans any 5 ques..
21. Structure and functions of the skin.
22. Mention the Mode of transmission of infection.
23. Write the Classification of food and mention the functions for every food.
24. Name the Cranial nerves.
25. Draw the diagram of Male reproductive structure and discuss.
26. Mention the Normal microbial flora of the human body.
27. Write the principles of cooking.
28. Write the functions of gall bladder.
part C — (3 × 10 = 30 marks)
Long ans ques..
ans any 3 ques..
29. Discuss in detail about the classification of microorganisms.
30. Explain the causes and prevention of malnutrition.
31. Draw the diagram of Eye name its parts and the functions of eyes.
32. Draw the diagram of Heart name its parts and discuss. discuss the systemic circulation.
33. Explain about Antigen-Antibody reaction.

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