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Key Facts: OSSSC Staff Nurse Exam

100

Total Questions

OSSSC Pattern

2 Hours

Exam Duration

120 Minutes

35%

Qualifying Marks

General/SEBC (30% Reserved)

₹500

Exam Fee

General (Exempted for SC/ST/PwD)

-0.25

Negative Mark

Per Wrong Answer

The OSSSC Staff Nurse / Nursing Officer exam is a single-paper competitive test consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions with a time limit of 2 hours. The syllabus weights core nursing subjects at 60%, practical nursing skills at 25%, arithmetic at 10%, and English grammar at 5%. Every incorrect answer results in a deduction of 0.25 marks. The registration fee is ₹500 for General/SEBC candidates, while SC/ST/PwD candidates are exempted. Candidates must obtain a minimum of 35% qualifying marks (30% for SC/ST/PwD) to be considered for recruitment.

Sample OSSSC Staff Nurse Practice Questions

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1Which chamber of the human heart receives oxygenated blood directly from the lungs via the pulmonary veins?
A.Left atrium
B.Right atrium
C.Right ventricle
D.Left ventricle
Explanation: The left atrium receives oxygenated blood from the lungs via four pulmonary veins. This blood is then pumped through the bicuspid (mitral) valve into the left ventricle, which distributes it to the systemic circulation. The right atrium, by contrast, receives deoxygenated blood from the vena cavae.
2A patient is unable to shrug their shoulders and turn their head against resistance. Which cranial nerve is most likely damaged?
A.Cranial Nerve VII (Facial)
B.Cranial Nerve X (Vagus)
C.Cranial Nerve XI (Accessory)
D.Cranial Nerve XII (Hypoglossal)
Explanation: The accessory nerve (Cranial Nerve XI) provides motor innervation to the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles. Damage to this nerve impairs the ability to rotate the head and shrug the shoulders. Assessment involves asking the patient to shrug their shoulders against resistance.
3Which cells in the gastric mucosa are responsible for secreting hydrochloric acid (HCl) and intrinsic factor?
A.Parietal cells
B.Chief cells
C.G cells
D.Mucous neck cells
Explanation: Parietal cells (also known as oxyntic cells), located in the gastric glands, secrete hydrochloric acid (HCl) and intrinsic factor, which is essential for vitamin B12 absorption. Chief cells secrete pepsinogen, G cells secrete gastrin, and mucous cells secrete protective mucus.
4Where does the primary exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide take place in the human respiratory system?
A.Bronchi
B.Trachea
C.Alveoli
D.Terminal bronchioles
Explanation: The alveoli are tiny, thin-walled air sacs at the end of the respiratory tree that provide a massive surface area for gas exchange. They are surrounded by a network of pulmonary capillaries, allowing oxygen to diffuse into the blood and carbon dioxide to diffuse into the alveoli to be exhaled.
5Which hormone is synthesized by the supraoptic and paraventricular nuclei of the hypothalamus and stored in the posterior pituitary gland?
A.Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
B.Prolactin
C.Growth hormone (GH)
D.Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
Explanation: Antidiuretic hormone (ADH, or vasopressin) and oxytocin are synthesized in the cell bodies of neurons located in the supraoptic and paraventricular nuclei of the hypothalamus. They travel down the hypothalamo-hypophyseal tract and are stored and released from axon terminals in the posterior pituitary (neurohypophysis). Prolactin, GH, and ACTH are synthesized and released by the anterior pituitary gland.
6According to World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, what is the minimum recommended duration for rubbing hands during routine hand hygiene with soap and water?
A.40-60 seconds
B.5-10 seconds
C.15-20 seconds
D.2-3 minutes
Explanation: For hand hygiene using soap and water, the WHO recommends washing hands for a total duration of 40-60 seconds, which includes thorough wetting, soaping, lathering, and rubbing all surfaces of the hands. For hand hygiene using an alcohol-based hand rub, the recommended duration is 20-30 seconds. In clinical practice, 15-20 seconds is often cited for the *rubbing* step, but the entire washing process from wet to dry should take at least 40 seconds.
7Which type of therapeutic bed is specifically designed to distribute body weight evenly and prevent skin breakdown in completely immobilized or burn patients by using circulating warm air through silicone-coated microspheres?
A.Air-fluidized bed
B.Alternating pressure bed
C.Low-air-loss bed
D.Rotokinetic bed
Explanation: An air-fluidized bed uses circulating warm air passing through silicone-coated beads to create a fluid-like state. This minimizes friction, shear, and pressure on the skin, making it highly effective for patients with high-stage pressure ulcers, severe burns, or posterior skin grafts. Low-air-loss beds use inflated air sacs but do not fluidize beads.
8At what angle should a nurse insert the needle when administering an intradermal injection, such as for a tuberculin skin test?
A.5 to 15 degrees
B.25 to 30 degrees
C.45 degrees
D.90 degrees
Explanation: Intradermal injections are administered into the dermis layer just under the epidermis. The needle should be inserted bevel up at an angle of 5 to 15 degrees to prevent entry into the subcutaneous tissue and ensure the formation of a visible wheal (bleb).
9A patient's blood pressure is measured at 130/80 mmHg. What is the patient's pulse pressure?
A.50 mmHg
B.80 mmHg
C.105 mmHg
D.210 mmHg
Explanation: Pulse pressure is the difference between the systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings. In this case, 130 mmHg (systolic) minus 80 mmHg (diastolic) equals 50 mmHg. A normal pulse pressure is typically around 30 to 50 mmHg.
10If a patient's body temperature is recorded as 39 degrees Celsius, what is the equivalent temperature in degrees Fahrenheit?
A.98.6 degrees F
B.100.4 degrees F
C.102.2 degrees F
D.104.0 degrees F
Explanation: To convert Celsius to Fahrenheit, use the formula: F = (C * 9/5) + 32. For 39 degrees C: (39 * 1.8) + 32 = 70.2 + 32 = 102.2 degrees Fahrenheit. This indicates a high fever (pyrexia).

About the OSSSC Staff Nurse Exam

Odisha government recruitment exam for Staff Nurses and Nursing Officers. Features a single-stage MCQ examination checking core nursing knowledge, clinical practical skills, school-level arithmetic, and English grammar.

Questions

100 scored questions

Time Limit

2 hours

Passing Score

35% (30% for SC/ST/PwD)

Exam Fee

₹500 (SC/ST/PwD exempted) (Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC))

OSSSC Staff Nurse Exam Content Outline

60%

Nursing Subjects

GNM and B.Sc Nursing subjects under Indian Nursing Council syllabus

25%

Practical Skills

Practical clinical nursing skills, bedside procedures, and safety protocols

10%

Arithmetic

HSC standard mathematics including percentage, average, ratio-proportion, and interest

5%

English

HSC standard English grammar including prepositions, tenses, and active/passive voice

How to Pass the OSSSC Staff Nurse Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 35% (30% for SC/ST/PwD)
  • Exam length: 100 questions
  • Time limit: 2 hours
  • Exam fee: ₹500 (SC/ST/PwD exempted)

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

OSSSC Staff Nurse Study Tips from Top Performers

1Prioritize the core nursing subjects which make up 60% of the paper, focusing on medical-surgical nursing, maternal-child health, and nursing foundations.
2Review standard clinical procedures, infection control, and biomedical waste color-coding for the 25-mark Practical Skills section.
3Practice basic high-school arithmetic formulas (averages, simple/compound interest, percentages) to easily secure the 10 marks in the math section.
4Take timed mock tests of 120 minutes to build speed and learn to skip doubtful questions to avoid the 0.25 negative marking penalty.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the exam pattern for the OSSSC Nursing Officer recruitment?

The exam is a single written paper of 100 marks consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions. It includes 60 questions from the GNM/B.Sc. Nursing syllabus, 25 questions on Practical Skills, 10 questions on high-school standard Arithmetic, and 5 questions on high-school standard English. The total duration is 2 hours.

Is there negative marking in the OSSSC Staff Nurse exam?

Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer. No marks are deducted for unattempted questions, but selecting multiple options for a single question is treated as an incorrect response and penalized.

What are the minimum qualifying marks for the OSSSC Nursing Officer exam?

The minimum qualifying marks are 35% (35 out of 100 marks) for General and SEBC candidates, and 30% (30 out of 100 marks) for SC, ST, PwD, Ex-Servicemen, and Sportsperson candidates.

What is the application fee for the OSSSC Staff Nurse recruitment?

The application fee is ₹500 for General and SEBC candidates. SC, ST, and PwD (Persons with Disabilities) candidates are fully exempted from paying any application fee.

Are candidates from other states eligible to apply for the OSSSC Staff Nurse post?

To be eligible, candidates must possess registration with the Odisha Nurses and Midwives Council (ONMC) at the time of application, have registered their name in any Employment Exchange in the state of Odisha, and be able to speak, read, and write Odia.