ESIC OT Technician Old Question Papers

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ESIC OT TECHNICIAN MCQ QUESTIONS

1.  Which of the following division of nervous system includes the brain?
1. The autonomic nervous system 
2.  The peripheral nervous system
3.  The central nervous system 
4.  The somatic nervous system
2. Which of the following transfusions is likely to cause intravascular haemolysis?
1.  Group O blood to group A recipient
2.  Group B blood to group O recipient 
3. Group O blood to group AB recipient
4.  Rh-positive blood to a Rh-negative donor
3. Which of the following is the correct composition of the human plasma membrane?
1. It contains a pili on its cell surface
2. It consists of a double layer of carbohydrate enclosing the cell 
3. It is a single layered cell membrane 
4. It is a double layer of phospholipids
4. Which of the following is not true concerning the development of anaemia during pregnancy?
1. Iron requirement is higher than 900mg during pregnancy
2.  All pregnant women should be given iron supplements 
3. Earliest sign of iron deficiency is a fall in red cell MCV 
4. Ferritin levels of <15ug/L are an indication of probable iron deficiency
5. The accumulation of fluid in the extracellular space/oedema occurs due to
1. Lymphatic blockage
2.  Hypertension 
3. Drinking large amount of beer
4.  Diabetes insipidus
6. The rate of heart is beats per minute.
1. 60-100
2. 70-120 
3. 100-120 
4. 80-130
7. Which of the following is the visceral membrane that surrounds and protects the human lungs?
1. Pericardial 
2.  Mediastinal
3. Pleural 
4. Peritoneal
8. Which of the following is not a component of excretory system?
1. Lungs 
2.  Skin 
3. Large intestine 
4. Salivary glands
9. Among the following which one is not a tissue macrophage?
1. Kupffer cells 
2. Microglial cells 
3.  Mast cells
4. Gaucher cells
10. The circulatory route that runs from digestive tract to liver is
1. Hepatic portal circulation
2.  Systemic circulation
3.  Pulmonary circulation
4. Coronary circulation
11. Which of the following structures cannot be stained normally by H&E staining?
1. Mitochondria
2. Heterochromatin 
3. Fat droplets
4. Collagen
12. What is the advantage of freezing technique over paraffin technique?
1. Much more cheaper
2.  Better quality of sections can be obtained
3.  Thin sections can be obtained 
4. Time can be saved
13. The cellular morphology and multiplication can be measured using which of the following methods?
1.  Haemocytometer 
2. Coulter counter 
3. Petroff-hausser counting chamber 
4. Spectroscopy
14. Which one of the following is a major function of the spleen?
1.  Removal of the nucleus from red cells released from the bone marrow 
2. Production of neutrophils for release into the circulation 
3.  Storage of blood cells which can be released at times of physiological stress
4.  Generation of humoral (antibody) immune response to encapsulated bacteria
15. Which of the following is most essential in case of blood coagulation?
1. RBC 
2. WBC 
3. Platelets 
4.  Lymph
16. Before transfusion, which one of these infectious agents is not tested for, in blood products?
1. Hepatitis C 
2.  Hepatitis B
3.  Gonorrhoea 
4. HIV
17. The confirmatory test to diagnose AIDS is
1.  ELISA 
2. PCR 
3. Western blot 
4.  ESR
18. The Gram staining method to differentiate between the gram +ve and gram -ve bacteria was developed by which of the following scientist?
1. Fleming Alexander
2.  Hans Christian Gram 
3. Joseph Gram 
4.  Robert Christian Gram
19. The primary stain of Gram's method is
1.  Safranin
2.  Phenolphthalein
3.  Crystal violet 
4.  Methyl red
20. Crystal violet is a dye used in the gram staining. Which one is the correct substitute for this dye?
1. Methylene blue
2. Bromocresol green 
3.  Safranin 
4. Phenolpthalene
21. Media which permits the growth of wanted bacteria and inhibits the growth of unwanted bacteria is
1. Differential medium
2.  Enriched medium 
3.  Enrichment medium 
4.  Selective medium
22. The gram-negative organism is 
1. Actinomycetes 
2.  Bacillus 
3.  Clostridiuum
4.  Helicobacter
23. The chemical agent which kills the bacterial cells is known as:
1. Bactericidal 
2.  Bacteriostatic 
3. Pathogenic 
4. Bacteriosis
24. The most common cause of death in a patient suffering from cholera is 
1. Faulty carrier proteins
2.  Dehydration and loss of nutrients 
3. Too little water in the food stream 
4. The toxin produced by the bacterium
25. Widal test is used to diagnose
1.  Malaria 
2. Typhoid
3. Dengue 
4.  Chikungunya
26. Carbohydrates are made up of which of the following organic compound?
1. Carbon, Oxygen 
2. Carbon, Hydrogen
3.  Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen
4. Carbon , Hydrogen, Nitrogen
27. Which of the following is not reducing sugar?
1. Lactose 
2.  Maltose 
3. Sucrose 
4.  Fructose
28. S.I. units are standardized
1. Units of molecules 
2. Units of cells 
3. Units of substances 
4.  Units of measurements
29. Cori cycle is
1.  Synthesis of glucose 
2.  Reuse of glucose 
3. Uptake of glucose 
4. Synthesis and reuse of glucose
30. Proteins are synthesized from which of the following
1. Carbohydrates 
2. Lipids 
3.  Hormones 
4. Amino acids
31. To which ofthe following substances is the lipid bi-layer permeable?
1. Urea 
2. Fructose 
3. Glucose
4. Potassium
32. ADH test is based on the measurement of
1. Specific gravity of urine
2. Concentration of urea in urine
3.  Concentration of urea in blood
4.  Volume of urine in ml/minute
33. Vitamins often acts as
1. Apo enzymes 
2. Holoenzymes
3.  Coenzymes 
4. Cofactor
34. Normal range of plasma total phospholipids is_
1.  2.8-5.3mmol/L 
2. 1.8-5.8mmol/ L
3.  0.9-2.0mmol/L 
4.  0.2-0.6mmol/L
35. What should be the colour of the stopper of the tube in which blood sample is collected for Complete Blood Count (CBC)?
1. Lavender 
2.  Blue 
3.  Green 
4.  Grey
36. Among the following, which one is the correct technique that helps in locating the vein of a patient?
1. Place the patient in a supine position 
2.  Take the help ofphysician 
3.  Get another nurse to help you
4.  Hyperextend the patients elbow
37. Which of the following is the correct statement about the use of tourniquets?
1. A tourniquet is applied at the site of puncture.
2.  A tourniquet is applied 3-4 inches above the site of puncture.
3.  The tourniquet should gently pinch the patient's skin.
4.  A tourniquet is used to stop the blood flow to the venipuncture site.
38. Which of the following is not a vein?
1. Antecubital 
2.  Basilic 
3. Cephalic 
4.  Median cubital
39. Which of the following is not safe in porphyria?
1. Morphine 
2.  Chlorpromazine 
3. Barbiturates 
4.  Diazepam
40. Which of the following is the correct combination in colour coding of anesthetic gases?
1.  Oxygen – Black
2.  Nitrous oxide - Blue
3. Helium - Green
4. Cyclopropane - Red
41. Which of the following anesthetic agents can induce epilepsy?
1. Sevoflurane 
2. Isoflurane 
3.  Desflurane 
4. Methoxyflurane
42. The purpose of preoxygenation is
1. To remove nitrogen from the lungs
2.  To create a reservoir of oxygen in the lungs for consumption during apnea
3.  To demonstrate adequate mask seal and return of end-tidal CO2
4. To improve baseline oxygen saturation
43. Laryngoscope is used to view
1. Larynx 
2.  Pharynx 
3. Liver
4.  Intestine
44. Expand LMA
1. Laryngeal mask airway
2. Laryngeal made airway
3.  Larynx made airway 
4. Larynx mask airway
45. Which of the following is part of a rational approach to post-operative nausea and vomiting ?
1. All patients should receive pharmacologic prophylaxis
2. Avoidance of anti-emetic anesthetic agents is an effective management strategy.
3.  Prophylaxis must be given prior to induction of anesthesia for maximal effectiveness. 
4.  Dimenhydrinate remains the mainstay.
46. Among the following, which one is an absolute contraindication for post-operative epidural analgesia?
1. Multiple sclerosis 
2. Myasthenia gravis 
3.  Lumbar disc disease 
4. Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy
47. Which one of the following is least likely to be the reason of hypertension in the post anesthetic care unit?
1.  Pain 
2.  Breathing problem
3.  Prolonged spinal blockade
4. Full bladder issue
48. Which of the following is the best and immediate technique to stop the bleeding from an injured tissue?
1. Indirect pressure 
2. Direct pressure
3. Tourniquet 
4. Longitudinal pressure
49. Post anesthesia care requires the most.
1. Catheter 
2. Oxygen masks 
3.  Saline 
4. Tourniquet 
50. Which of the following is not included in post anesthesia care?
1. Airway management 
2. Caring for drainage catheters 
3.  Basic life support
4.  Healing wounds

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