Class 12 Health Care Compartment Exam 2025
SECTION A
(Objective Type Questions) (30 Marks)
1. Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions on Employability Skills. 4×1=4
(i) Every effective conversation starts with __________.
(A) writing
(B) listening
(C) shouting
(D) learning
(ii) ___________ personality disorder person has lack of self-confidence and an extra need to be looked after.
(A) Avoidant
(B) Dependent
(C) Histrionic
(D) Paranoid
(iii) A __________ makes a person happier and helps build and maintain relationships.
(A) positive attitude
(B) negative attitude
(C) demotivated attitude
(D) fighting attitude
(iv) A ___________ is an electronic document used to store data in a systematic way and perform calculations just like an expense sheet.
(A) spreadsheet
(B) worksheet
(C) workbook
(D) name box
(v) Which one of the following is not a characteristic of entrepreneurship?
(A) It is an economic activity done to create, develop, and maintain a profit-oriented organization.
(B) It deals with optimisation in utilisation of resources.
(C) It avoids any kind of risk in business.
(D) It is the ability of an enterprise and an entrepreneur to take risks.
(vi) Which of the following skills is not considered a green skill?
(A) Renewable energy technology
(B) Sustainable agriculture
(C) Financial management
(D) Waste management and recycling
2. Answer any 5 out of the given 7 questions. 5×1=5
(i) ___________ is a legal record that is permanent and retrievable for future purposes.
(A) Patient medical card
(B) Appreciation card
(C) Patient feedback card
(D) Patient diet chart
(ii) What must follow every entry into a patient’s record?
(A) Blank space
(B) Signature
(C) Title
(D) Horizontal line
(iii) Define LAMA.
(A) Patient leaving against medical advice
(B) Patient leaving with medical advice
(C) Patient is not leaving the hospital
(D) Patient is shifted to another ward with medical advice
(iv) What is the basic purpose of maintaining complete and accurate documentation?
(A) To lower quality of care
(B) To diminish continuity of care
(C) To foster poor communication
(D) To foster quality and continuity of care
(v) Which note describes complete documentation of overall physical, emotional, and behavioural state of patient?
(A) Admission note
(B) Assessment note
(C) Discharge note
(D) Change of shift note
(vi) __________ is an inevitable process of life.
(A) Ageing
(B) Sleeping pattern
(C) Dinner time
(D) Lunch time
(vii) When GDA communicates with an elderly patient, he/she should:
(A) Shout loudly
(B) Use complex words
(C) Keep information simple
(D) Not allow patient to talk
3. Answer any 6 out of the given 7 questions. 6 ́1=6
(i) ___________ can help elderly people to communicate easily.
(A) Eyeglasses and hearing aids
(B) Shoes and sticks
(C) Dresses and pictures
(D) Dark room
(ii) ___________ is a problem related to bones.
(A) Osteoarthritis
(B) Gastric ulcer
(C) Pressure ulcer
(D) Hair loss
(iii) A new baby is a/an __________ from the minute they are born until they have their 1st birthday.
(A) toddler
(B) adolescent
(C) infant
(D) adult
(iv) What is the full form of ADHD?
(A) Attraction Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
(B) Attraction Deficit Hypoactivity Disorder
(C) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
(D) Attention Deficit Hypoactivity Disorder
(v) Syringes, needles, disposable scalpels and blades are ___________ waste.
(A) Chemical
(B) Infectious
(C) Pathological
(D) Sharp
(vi) Equipment and instruments used for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, waste from surgery like tissues and organs removed and autopsy are ___________ waste.
(A) General
(B) Chemical
(C) Infected
(D) Radioactive
(vii) Disposal of microbiological and bio-technological wastes can be done by ___________.
(A) autoclaving
(B) drainage
(C) landfilling
(D) same way as general waste
4. Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions. 5x́1=5
(i) The __________ is/are responsible for generating, segregating, collecting, storing and treating of the Biomedical waste.
(A) Hospital staff
(B) Doctors
(C) Nurses
(D) Patients
(ii) For disposal of sharp objects, which category is used?
(A) Red
(B) Yellow
(C) White
(D) Blue
(iii) This area is planned for IV line insertion, preparation, catheter/gastric tube insertion, connection of monitors, etc. Identify the sub-area of the operation theatre.
(A) Staff room
(B) Holding area for patient
(C) Post Anaesthetic Care Units (PACU)
(D) Laboratory
(iv) After the surgical process, if the patient suffers from too much pain, which drug should be used to reduce pain?
(A) Analgesic drugs
(B) Antiseptic drugs
(C) Antibiotic drugs
(D) Antiviral drugs
(v) ___________ are mainly utilized by the surgical departments for conducting various surgeries with the help of the anaesthesia department with other paramedical staff; the optimal management of various surgeries requires a team approach including various departments and support units.
(A) OPD
(B) Laboratory
(C) Reception
(D) Operation Theatre
(vi) It contains a medication station, hand washing station, nurse station, storage place for stretchers, supplies, monitors/equipment, and gas suction outlets and ventilator. Identify the sub-area of the operation theatre.
(A) Staff room
(B) Holding area of patient
(C) Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU)
(D) Laboratory
5. Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions. 5×1=5
(i) The requirement of __________ varies with the type of surgeries routinely being done in a particular operating room.
(A) nursing staff
(B) IV equipment
(C) medical equipment
(D) patient monitors
(ii) A/An _________ happens when a hazard impacts on a vulnerable population and causes damage, casualties and disruption.
(A) enjoyment
(B) picnic
(C) get-together
(D) disaster
(iii) It involves planning to respond to a disaster. It includes plans, emergency exercises or training, and warning systems. Identify the phase of disaster management.
(A) Preparedness
(B) Mitigation
(C) Response
(D) Recovery
(iv) _________ help to prepare crew for responding rapidly and effectively in an emergency situation.
(A) Dances
(B) Drills
(C) Dramas
(D) Songs
(v) As a GDA, you should develop the ability to identify the critical events in a/an _________ and take necessary steps to notify the concerned authority or prevent the spread.
(A) enjoyment
(B) school function
(C) family get-together
(D) disaster
(vi) In case of a fire, respective area fire detectors will activate an audible alarm signal along with visual indication showing the affected zone on a floor. A _________ glowing at the base of detector indicates that the detector has been activated.
(A) light emission triode lamp
(B) light emission diode lamp
(C) flame emission diode lamp
(D) flame emission triode lamp
6. Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions. 5×1=5
(i) Define Class K fire.
(A) Fire involving metals
(B) Fire due to short circuit
(C) Fire involving flammable liquids
(D) Fire involving cooking oils and fats
(ii) A goal should be ___________, which means manageable and achievable. Your motivation may drop if your goal is unrealistic and you set yourself up for failure.
(A) realistic
(B) action-based
(C) measurable
(D) simple
(iii) Effective ___________ will help to avoid stress and provide you with more opportunities to get involved in activities.
(A) entrepreneurial skills
(B) self-management skills
(C) communication skills
(D) green skills
(iv) Find a place, preferably one you can use regularly and with limited distractions. Identify the strategy of time management.
(A) Be specific
(B) Priorities
(C) Sub-tasking
(D) Structure the environment
(v) ___________ can be defined as the intellectually disciplined process of actively and skilfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing and/or evaluating information gathered from, or generalized by observation, experience, reflection, reasoning or communication, as a guide to belief or action or argument.
(A) Critical thinking
(B) Creative thinking
(C) Problem solving
(D) Asking questions
(vi) __________ will never go away but we can change how we respond to it. We must learn how to manage it before it manages us and makes us sick and unhappy.
(A) Motivation
(B) Stress
(C) Management
(D) Skill
SECTION B
(Subjective Type Questions) (30 Marks)
Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions on Employability Skills. Answer each question in 20 – 30 words. 3×2=6
7. What are the different types of communication?
Ans: i. verbal form ii. non-verbal form iii. written form iv. visual form
8. Self-motivation is significant in building one’s personality. Comment.
Ans: Self-motivation is important because
- It increases an individual’s energy and activity
- It directs an individual towards specific goals.
- It results in the initiation and persistence of specific activities
- It affects cognitive processes and learning strategies used for completing similar tasks.
9. What is cell-referencing in a spreadsheet?
Ans: A cell reference identifies a cell or a range of cells. Each cell in the worksheet has a unique address formed by the combination of its intersecting row and column. When a cell address is referred to in a formula, it is called cell referencing.
10. Rahul has a successful startup company. According to him, “Decision-making is considered as one of the important entrepreneurial competencies.” Do you agree with Rahul’s opinion? Justify.
Ans: Yes, decision-making is one of the important entrepreneurial competencies; entrepreneurs often have to decide at the right time, which can define the future of their company. And then they also have to quickly act upon their decisions.
11. What is the role of a Water Quality Technician?
Ans: Water Pollution is in its alarming state. This has given rise to the need for Water Quality Technicians to help monitor the water quality and treat it.
Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions in 20 – 30 words each. 3×2=6
12. How does recording of information on the patients’ record follow a chronological order?
Ans: Recording of information on the patient’s record must follow a chronological order. Charting statements must be logically organized according to time and content. Use of an organized sequence will help prevent omitting information about the patient. Documentation on data collection should be organized and logical in sequence. The statement is more easily read when written in a logical pattern.
13. Define Biomedical waste.
Ans: Biomedical waste is generated from biological and medical sources and activities in hospitals, clinics, healthcare organizations, veterinary hospitals, etc.
14. After the surgical process, how can the diet be introduced to a patient gradually?
Ans: (a) After the patient has fully recovered from anaesthesia and is feeling nauseated, he/she is initially given sips of water to drink. When he/she is found to tolerate that well, he/she is given liquids orally, e.g., tea, coffee, coconut water, fruit juices, etc., gradually. But the condition depends on the type of surgery & the patient’s consciousness.
(b) The next day, he/she is given a soft diet in non-gastric intestinal surgery. The following day, he is given a balanced diet.
15. Write down the role of safety officers in handling an emergency situation.
Ans: The Safety Officer checks team members before deployment to ensure that they are safe and equipped for the operation. He/she determines whether the working environment is safe or unsafe and ensures team accountability. He/she supervises operations (when possible) where team members and victims are at direct physical risk, and alerts team members when unsafe
conditions arise.
16. What do you mean by SMART Goal?
Ans: SMART stands for
- Simple
- Measurable
- Action-Based
- Realistic
- Time limited
Answer any 2 out of the given 3 questions in 30 – 50 words each. 2×3=6
17. Describe the thinking, emotional changes, and needs of elderly people.
Ans: Not all old people have a mental problem or confusion. These things are NOT a normal change. Most are fine in terms of their thinking, learning, and communication, but some have a disease or problem that affects these things. Some of these problems are things like Alzheimer’s and some drugs. It is also known that the personality of a person does not change as the person gets older.
18. Write about the roles of following sub-areas of the Operation Theatre:
(a) Pre-operative check-in area
(b) Holding area of patient
(c) Anaesthesia induction room
Ans:
(1) Pre-operative check-in area (reception) – It is used to maintain privacy, for changing clothes and wearing a gown, and to provide lockers and lavatories for staff.
(2) Holding area for patient – This area is planned for IV-line insertion, preparation, catheter/gastric tube insertion, connection of monitors, etc.
(3) Anaesthesia Induction room – It provides space for anaesthetic trolleys and equipment as per performing anaesthesia-related interventions.
19. What do you mean by self-management skill? How can this skill be helpful to you throughout your life?
Ans: Self-management is a key skill that will help you throughout your life. It involves setting goals and managing your time.
Developing your motivation and concentration skills will help you overcome the problems. Effective self-management will help you to avoid stress and provide you with more opportunities to get involved in activities.
A key skill in self-management is self-regulation. Self-regulation refers to individuals monitoring, controlling, and directing aspects of their learning for themselves.
Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions in 50 – 80 words each. 3×4=12
20. Enumerate four points that should be included in the transfer note for patients.
Ans: When a patient is transferred to another facility, either temporarily or permanently, a transfer note is written. This note may include the following :
- Reason for transfer
- Method of transportation
- Person giving and receiving the report
- Notification of the patient, including vital signs and treatments in progress.
21. Enlist some changes that occur in Adolescence.
Ans: Teens (adolescents) like to be their own person. Adolescence is a time of physical maturity, and teens develop powerful emotions and rapid changes in ways of thinking.
- Physical and emotional changes take place at this stage. They also face pressures at school and home, which complicate their health problems.
- They often rebel against their parents and other people in their lives, like their school teachers. They often show anger.
- Sometimes, they break rules and laws. Their friends are the most important group to them. They are not happy when they are not with their friends.
- This age group wants to look and dress nicely. They want to be liked by their group of friends. This gives them a sense of self. Healthcare providers must give them privacy and time with their friends.
22. Describe the ways by which the following wastes can be disposed:
(a) Microbiological and Biotechnological
(b) Pharmaceutical
(c) Solid
(d) Chemical
Ans:
- Disposal of Microbiological and biotechnological wastes: This is done by autoclaving, hydro-claving, microwave, or incineration.
- Disposal of pharmaceutical wastes: The preferred method is by incineration, and the ash can be disposed of by land filling.
- Disposal of infectious solid waste: it is first treated and converted to non-hazardous waste, which is then disposed of as general waste.
- Disposal of chemical waste: Non-hazardous waste is disposed of as general waste, and hazardous waste is first converted into non-hazardous waste and then disposed of as general waste.
23. In post-operative care, how will a patient be treated in the following conditions?
(a) Patient who has undergone abdominal surgery
(b) Patient who is unable to breathe on his own
(c) Patient who is unable to go for urination
(d) Patient has wound in the place of surgery
Ans:
- Patient who has undergone abdominal surgery: Deep breathing exercises are advised to patients who have undergone abdominal surgery.
- Patient who is unable to breathe on his own: If the patient is unable to breathe on his own, he may require endotracheal Intubation or tracheostomy and ventilation using a mechanical ventilator.
- Patient is unable to go for urination: If all measures fail at relieving the retention of urine, the bladder is catheterized. Repeated episodes of retention of urine are managed by the use of a self-retaining urinary catheter.
- Patient has a wound in the place of surgery: The dressing on the wound is not changed unnecessarily to reduce the risk of wound infection. It is changed if it gets soaked by blood or discharge. In case of wound infection, the dressing is changed as frequently as required.
24. How can the ERT team leader help in an emergency situation?
Ans: ERT Team Leader: Generally, the first ERT team member arriving on the scene becomes team leader, and is the designated Incident Commander (IC) until the arrival of someone more competent. He/she makes the initial assessment of the scene and determines the appropriate course of action for team members; assumes role of Safety Officer until assigned to another team member, assigns team member roles if not already assigned; designates triage area, treatment area, morgue, and vehicle traffic routes; coordinates and directs team operations; determines logistical needs (water, food, medical supplies, transportation, equipment, and so on) and determines ways to meet those needs through team members or citizen volunteers on the scene;
collects and writes reports on the operation and victims; and communicates and coordinates with the incident commander, local authorities, and other ERT team leaders.
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