Kerala PSC Assistant Professor Nursing Question Paper — PYQ

Assistant Professor in Nursing provisional answer key (89/2026/OL) — PG Level nursing and general questions. Practice on PSC PYQ with explanations after each attempt.

PG LevelMedical & HealthMedical Education2026English

Paper details

  • Paper code: 89/2026/OL
  • Format: Full previous year paper — PYQ practice with answers

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Question 1 Assistant Professor in Nursing 2026
The nurse should observe the client on anticoagulants for:
  1. A. Nausea
  2. B. Epistaxis
  3. C. Headache
  4. D. Chest pain

Correct answer: B. Epistaxis

Anticoagulants increase bleeding risk. Epistaxis (nosebleed) is a common early sign of excessive anticoagulation, alerting nurses to monitor for hemorrhagic complications.
Question 2 Assistant Professor in Nursing 2026
The most common complication of myocardial infarction is:
  1. A. Hypokalemia
  2. B. Anaphylactic shock
  3. C. Cardiac dysrhythmia
  4. D. Cardiac enlargement

Correct answer: C. Cardiac dysrhythmia

Dysrhythmias occur frequently after MI due to ischemic damage to conduction pathways. They can be life‑threatening and require continuous ECG monitoring.
Question 3 Assistant Professor in Nursing 2026
Correct position to evaluate apical heart rate:
  1. A. Right side mid clavicular line, 4th ICS
  2. B. Left side mid clavicular line, 5th ICS
  3. C. On sternum directly over heart
  4. D. Left side mid‑axillary level

Correct answer: B. Left side mid clavicular line, 5th ICS

The apical pulse is best auscultated at the 5th intercostal space, left mid‑clavicular line, corresponding to the apex of the heart.
Question 4 Assistant Professor in Nursing 2026
After spinal anesthesia, the nurse will position the client:
  1. A. On abdomen
  2. B. Semi‑Fowler’s position
  3. C. Slight Trendelenburg’s position
  4. D. On back or side with head raised

Correct answer: C. Slight Trendelenburg’s position

Trendelenburg position helps prevent hypotension and CSF leakage by promoting cephalad spread of anesthetic and stabilizing circulation.
Question 5 Assistant Professor in Nursing 2026
Following extensive surgery, the nurse should observe for depletion of:
  1. A. Sodium
  2. B. Calcium
  3. C. Chloride
  4. D. Potassium

Correct answer: D. Potassium

Potassium depletion is common after surgery due to fluid shifts, blood loss, and diuretic use. Hypokalemia can cause arrhythmias and muscle weakness.

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