Kerala PSC | Staff Nurse | Syllabus wise Mock Test

Staff Nurse Study Pattern

At Guides Academy, we provide a clear and structured study pattern for Kerala PSC Staff Nurse exams, designed to help candidates succeed with confidence. Our approach covers all key areas including Nursing Subjects, General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Mental Ability, and Basic English. The study materials are aligned with the latest Kerala PSC syllabus, supported by topic-wise notes, mock tests, and previous question papers. Whether you're a beginner or a repeat candidate, our strategy ensures focused preparation with daily plans, revision schedules, and expert guidance to crack the exam effectively.

STAFF NURSE - Anatomy & Physiology (10 Marks)

M1.1.1 – Circulatory System - Structure & function of heart and blood vessels

M1.1.2 – Lymphatic System - Structure and function of lymph vessels, lymph circulation and lymphatic tissues –spleen and thymus.

M1.1.3 – Respiratory System - Structure and function of respiratory organs and characteristics of normal respiration and deviation

M1.1.4 – Digestive System - Structure and function of alimentary tract

M1.1.5 - Excretory System - Structure and function of kidney, formation and composition of urine, fluid and electrolyte balance

M1.1.6 - Endocrine System - Structure and function of thyroid, parathyroid, pituitary, adrenal gland and pancreas

M1.1.7 - Reproductive System - Structure and function of male and female reproductive system, Structure and function of breast and Reproductive health.

M1.1.8 - Sense organs - Skin, eye, ear, nose and tongue. Physiology of vision, hearing, smell, touch, taste and equilibrium.

M1.1.9 - Skeletal & Muscular System - Formation and growth of bones, tendons, ligaments and cartilages, classification of bones, axial and appendicular skeleton. Structure and function of muscle

M1.2.1 – History of bacteriology and microbiology, types of microorganisms, normal flora of body, pathogenesis and common diseases, culture and isolation of microbes.

M1.2.2 – Sources and types of infection, factors affecting growth of microbes, cycle of transmission of infection, reaction of body to infection, mechanism of resistance and collection of specimen

M1.2.3 – Society – definition, social groups-types, structures, intergroup relationship, group cycle, group behaviour and group morale.

M1.2.4 – Social change – factors affecting and effect on society and institution leading to social problems.

M1.2.5 – Social control, social stratification, social problems – prostitution, crime divorce, dowry system, juvenile delinquency, drug addiction, alcoholism, handicapped, over population and slum.

M1.2.6 – Social agencies and remedial measures.

M1.2.7 – Culture and characteristics of community – definition, rural and urban, cultural and characteristics.

STAFF NURSE - BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES (10 Marks)

M2.1.1 – Concept, scope and significance of psychology for nurses.

M2.1.2 – Structure of mind – conscious, preconscious ,id, ego and super ego.

M2.1.3 – Psychology of human behaviour, concept of mental health – Basic human needs, dynamics of behaviour, motivation of drives. body mind relationship, mental health.

M2.1.4 – Mental mechanisms – uses and importance. Attitudes- meaning, development, changes in attitude, effects of attitude on behaviour, importance of positive attitude for nurse.

M2.1.5 – Habits – meaning and formation, breaking of bad habits, importance of good habit formation for the nurse.

M2.1.6 – Learning – nature, types, laws of learning, factors affecting learning, memory and forgetting.

M2.1.7 – Thinking and Reasoning – nature and types of thinking, reasoning, problem solving, importance of creative thinking for nurse.

M2.1.8 – Observation and Perception – Attention, perception, laws of perception, factors affecting attention and perception, errors in perception.

M2.1.9 – Concept and development of personality, assessment of personality, characteristics of various age groups, will and character

M2.1.10 – Nature and measurement of intelligence, mental ability, nature of intelligence and development. Individual difference in intelligence.

M2.2.1 – Nature, scope and significance of sociology in nursing

M2.2.2 – Socialisation process, influence of environment on individual development, rights and responsibilities of individual in society- socialisation process,effect of environment on human growth and development.

M2.2.3 – Concept, charecteristics and type of family, family cycle and basic needs of family ,functions of family, importance of interdependence of family members, important functions of family and their problems. and problems, types of marriage, medical and sociology aspects of marriage.

STAFF NURSE - Fundamentals of Nursing (10 Marks)

M3.1.1 – Concept,scope, ethics and principles of nursing ,history of nursing in India,health care agencies

M3.1.2 – Holistic approach in nursing, determinants of health ,effects of illness

M3.1.3 – Therapeutic Environment-physical, psychological and aesthetic factors, prevention of environmental hazard

M3.1.4 – Patient’s adjustment to hospital-person, socio-economic and cultural background

M3.1.5 – Admission, transfer and discharge procedures

M3.1.6 – Basic nursing skills-Communication, interview, recording and reporting

M3.1.7 – Nursing process-assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation

M3.1.8 – Meeting the basic needs of patient- Physical needs, hygienic needs, elimination needs, nutritional needs, psychological and spiritual needs. Diversional and recreational therapy,care of terminally ill and dying patient.

M3.1.9 – Assessment of patient – Physical, physiological and psychological assessment.

M3.1.10 – Infection control methods – nature and type of infection, chain of infection transmission

M3.1.11 – Medical and surgical asepsis, isolation precaution, barrier nursing, hand washing, isolation, personal protective equipment,its uses, types, techniques of wearing and removing. transportation of infected patient.

M3.1.12 – Biomedical waste management-importance, types, hazards, decontamination of hospital waste, segregation and transportation and disposal.

M3.1.13 – Biomedical waste management-importance, types, hazards, decontamination of hospital waste, segregation and transportation and disposal.

M3.1.14 – Therapeutic nursing care-Care of patient with respiratory problem, altered body temperature, fluid electrolyte imbalance, body elimination deviation, care of unconscious patient, bed ridden patient and care of patients with pain.

M3.1.15 – Clinical Pharmacology – Principles, routes, effects and storage of medications, medication errors, Broad classification of drugs, systems of drug measurements, dosage calculations, terminologies and abbreviations used in the prescription of medications. Oral and parenteral therapies, advanced techniques epidural, intrathecal, intraosseous, intraperitoneal, intrapleural, intraarterial. Topical administration,direct applications, inhalations, recording and reporting of medications administered.

M3.2.1 – Importance and principles of first aid,Procedures and techniques in first aid,Transportation of the injured,CPR

M3.2.2 – First aid in emergencies – asphyxia, drowning, shock, wounds and blleding,Injuries to the bones, joints and muscles, fractures, sprains, strains, hanging, falls.

M3.2.3 – Burns and scalds, poisoning-ingestion, inhalation, bites and stings.

M3.2.4 – Foreign body in eye,ear,nose and throat.

M3.2.5 – Various community emergencies and community resources – fire, explosions, floods, earthquakes, Role of nurse in disaster management, Rehabilitation.

M3.2.6 – Community resources-Police,Ambulance services,Voluntary agencies – local,state,national and international.

STAFF NURSE - COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING (10 Marks)

M4.1.1 – Concept of health and disease, Primary health care, Promotion and maintenance of health.

M4.1.2 – Philosoph, goals, objectives, principles, concept and importance of community health nursing, qualities and functions of community health nurse, steps of nursing process.

M4.1.3 – Health system in India, health care delivery system, health planning in India.

M4.1.4 – National health and family welfare programmes, major health problems in India

M4.1.5 – Specialized community health services and nurses role

M4.1.6 – Concept and function of health team, Role of nursing personnel at various levels.

M4.1.7 – Health information system, health agencies-International and national.

M4.1.8 – Health assessment of infant, preschool, school going, adolescent, adult, antenatal, postnatal women and elderly

M4.1.9 – Principles and uses of epidemiology, levels of prevention f disease, disease transmission, immunization, control of infectious disease.

M4.1.10 – Family health services, family health goals, purposes and principles of home visits, bag technique, referral system.

M4.1.11 – Records and reports, types and its uses, preparation and maintenance.

M4.1.12 – Management of minor ailments.

M4.2.1 – Classification of foods,Normal dietary requirement,balanced diet,diseases and disorders caused by the imbalance of nutrients.food intolerance- inborn errors of metabolism

M4.2.2 – Various methods of food preparation,preservation and storage.

M4.2.3 – Therapeutic diet- Diet modifications in relation to the medical and surgical conditions.

M4.2.4 – Special diet- low sodium, fat free,iron rich ,low protein, high protein, high caloric, geriatric diet, diabetic diet, bland diet.high fibre, liquid diet, semi-solid and soft diet.

M4.2.5 – Nutritional programmes and problems in India

STAFF NURSE - MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING (10 Marks)

M5.1.1 – Pathophysiological mechanism of disease, altered immune response, autoimmune diseases

M5.1.2 – Fluid electrolyte imbalance, operation room technique, management of patient undergoing surgery – preoperative, Intraoperative and post operative.

M5.1.3 – Management of patients with impaired respiratory function, GI disorders, metabolic and endocrinal disorders, renal and urinary disorders, neurological disorders and connective tissue and collagen disorders.

M5.1.4 – Nursing management of elderly.

M5.1.5 – Prevention, screening, early detection, warning signs of cancer.

M5.1.6 – Epidemeology, etiology, classification, pathophysiology, staging ,clinical features, diagnosis, treatment modalities of oncological conditions.

M5.1.7 – Oncological emergencies, treatment modalities- immunotherapy, radiotherapy, surgical intervention, stem cell therapy, bone marrow transplantation, gene therapy and other forms of therapy.

M5.1.8 – Psychosocial aspects of cancer, rehabilitation, palliative care, drugs used in cancer

M5.1.9 – Medical, surgical and nursing management of patients with burns, breast disorders, integumentary disorders

M5.1.10 – Plastic and reconstructive surgery, skin graft flaps, complications, preparation of patient for constructive surgery, postoperative care and health education.

M5.1.11 – Management of patients with ophthalmic conditions, Preventive and rehabilitative aspects, National programs on blindness, Ocular emergencies, Eye banking, eye irrigations, eye dressing and bandage, assisting for removal of foreign body.

M5.1.12 – Management of patients with ear,nose and throat disorders. cardiovascular, circulatory and haematological disorders and communicable diseases.

M5.1.13 – Management of patients with sexually transmitted diseases and musculoskeletal disorders.

M5.1.14 – Role of nurse in medical and surgical emergencies – scope and practice of emergency nursing, principles of emergency care, triage, airway obstruction, hemorrhage, shock.

M5.1.15 – Trauma- intraabdominal, crush injuries, multiple injures, fractures

M5.1.16 – Poisoning- ingested, inhaled, food poisoning, injected poisons – stinging insects, snake bite, chemical burns

M5.1.17 – Environmental emergencies – heat stroke, snake bite, drowning, hanging.

M5.1.18 – Role of nurse in emergency and disaster nursing-natural and manmade, emergency preparedness, community resources.

STAFF NURSE - MENTAL HEALTH NURSING (10 Marks)

M6.1.1 – Concept of mental health and mental illness, Principles of mental health nursing.

M6.1.2 – History and trend of psychiatric nursing, National mental health programme.

M6.1.3 – Mental health assessment –history taking, MSE, Interview technique.

M6.1.4 – National mental health programmes

M6.1.5 – Therapeutic nurse patient relationship-components, phases, significance

M6.1.6 – Communication skills, factors influencing communication, barriers.

M6.1.7 – Psycho pathophysiology of human behaviour, classification of mental disorder