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Key Facts: Punjab PSEB Matric NSQF Health Care Exam

40+50+10

Theory + Practical + INA marks under PSEB Scheme of Studies

PSEB Scheme of Studies Class X (Health Care code 79)

Code 79

NSQF trade code for Health Care (Home Health Aide-Trainee)

PSEB Scheme of Studies Class X

33%

Minimum separately in Theory, Practical, and INA, and in aggregate

PSEB Scheme of Studies Class X

School-level evaluation

NSQF subjects evaluated at school; Board prepares theory papers

PSEB Scheme of Studies Class X notes

200 hrs

Class 10 theory+practical hours in PSSCIVE curriculum scheme

PSEB/PSSCIVE Home Health Aide Trainee curriculum (9th–10th)

English MCQ adaptation

This free local bank is not the official mixed theory+practical format

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PSEB Matric NSQF Health Care (code 79, Home Health Aide-Trainee) is Theory 40 + Practical 50 + INA 10 = 100 with school-level evaluation of Board-set theory papers. Pass is 33% separately in each component and in aggregate. This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ study adaptation — not an official practical or paper simulation.

Sample Punjab PSEB Matric NSQF Health Care Practice Questions

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1What is the primary role of a Home Health Aide-Trainee in patient care?
A.Prescribing medicines without a doctor's order
B.Assisting with daily living activities under supervision while protecting safety and dignity
C.Performing major surgery in the home
D.Diagnosing diseases and writing discharge summaries
Explanation: A Home Health Aide-Trainee supports patients with activities of daily living (bathing, feeding, mobility, comfort) under the care plan and supervision of licensed staff. Prescribing, diagnosing, and surgery are outside this role.
2Which activity is part of a typical daily care plan for a home-bound patient?
A.Scheduling their own X-ray without informing anyone
B.Assisting with bathing, feeding, elimination support, and safe transfer as ordered
C.Changing the doctor's diagnosis in the file
D.Stopping all medicines if the patient feels better
Explanation: Daily care commonly includes hygiene, nutrition support, elimination assistance, and safe transferring according to the care plan. Aides do not independently alter diagnoses or stop prescribed medicines.
3What is the main purpose of a patient care plan used by a Home Health Aide?
A.To replace the need for any doctor or nurse
B.To guide day-to-day assistance so care is consistent, safe, and matched to the patient's needs
C.To list only entertainment activities
D.To hide patient information from the family
Explanation: A care plan organises goals, tasks, precautions, and preferences so daily assistance is consistent and safe. It supports, rather than replaces, the clinical team.
4When assisting a patient to move from bed to chair, what is the safest first step?
A.Pull the patient by the arms without explanation
B.Explain the plan, check footwear/brakes, position the chair, and use proper body mechanics
C.Lift from the neck and shoulders only
D.Ask the patient to jump unaided from the bed
Explanation: Safe transfer starts with communication, environment check (chair position, brakes, non-slip footwear), and correct body mechanics. Sudden pulling or neck lifting risks injury.
5Which principle of body mechanics helps prevent back injury when helping a patient?
A.Bend at the waist with locked knees and twist while lifting
B.Keep the load close, bend the knees, use leg muscles, and avoid twisting the spine
C.Hold the breath and lift as quickly as possible
D.Stand as far from the patient as possible to gain leverage
Explanation: Safe body mechanics keep the load close to the centre of gravity, use leg strength, and avoid spinal twisting. Distance, waist bending, and sudden jerks increase injury risk.
6Why should a Home Health Aide reposition an immobile patient at regular intervals?
A.To decorate the room more often
B.To reduce pressure on skin and help prevent pressure sores (bedsores)
C.To increase the number of laundry items
D.Because movement is never needed for bedridden patients
Explanation: Prolonged pressure over bony areas reduces blood flow and can cause pressure ulcers. Regular repositioning redistributes pressure and supports skin integrity.
7Which action best protects a patient's privacy during personal care?
A.Leave doors and curtains open so visitors can watch
B.Close doors/curtains, expose only the area being washed, and keep the patient covered otherwise
C.Discuss the patient's body details loudly in the corridor
D.Invite neighbours to help without consent
Explanation: Privacy means limiting exposure, using screens/curtains, and avoiding unnecessary disclosure. Dignity is a core patient right in home and hospital settings.
8What is the safest approach when a patient refuses a non-urgent care activity?
A.Force the activity immediately
B.Stop, stay calm, document/report as required, and inform the supervisor while respecting the refusal within policy
C.Ignore the patient and leave without reporting
D.Threaten to withhold food as punishment
Explanation: Competent adult patients may refuse care. The aide should not force non-urgent care, should communicate respectfully, and must report/document so the team can respond safely.
9Which item is commonly used to support a patient sitting up in bed for meals or breathing comfort?
A.A cardiac table or overbed table and adequate pillow/back support
B.A sharp knife at the bedside
C.An open flame near oxygen
D.A locked medicine cupboard on the pillow
Explanation: Back support and an overbed/cardiac table help patients sit safely for feeding and comfort. Hazardous objects and open flames near oxygen are dangerous.
10When collecting a urine specimen as directed, what is a key safety principle?
A.Label incorrectly and leave the container open on the floor
B.Use clean technique as instructed, label accurately, avoid contamination, and transport promptly per protocol
C.Mix samples from two patients to save containers
D.Taste the sample to confirm it is urine
Explanation: Specimen collection requires correct identification/labeling, clean technique, and safe handling to protect accuracy and prevent infection. Mixing samples or unhygienic practices are never acceptable.

About the Punjab PSEB Matric NSQF Health Care Exam

Punjab PSEB Matric NSQF Health Care is the Class 10 National Skill Qualification Framework trade (code 79) for the job role Home Health Aide-Trainee. It builds secondary-level knowledge and supervised care skills aligned to the PSSCIVE learning-outcome curriculum: human body structure and function, health-care delivery systems, role of the Home Health Aide, personal hygiene and first aid, primary health care and emergency response, immunisation orientation, drug-administration assistance awareness and physiotherapy basics, geriatric and child care, infection prevention in home settings, biomedical waste management, and Part A employability skills (communication, self-management, ICT, entrepreneurship, green skills). Official assessment is Theory 40 + Practical 50 + INA 10 = 100. Pass requires at least 33% separately in Theory, Practical, and INA, and 33% aggregate per the Scheme of Studies. Fees and exact blueprints are notified by PSEB on pseb.ac.in. The 100 questions on this page are a free English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for theory concepts only; they are not a substitute for official practicals, viva, or clinical skill certification.

Exam sponsor: Punjab School Education Board (PSEB). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Official PSEB Matric NSQF Health Care (code 79, Home Health Aide-Trainee) is assessed as Theory 40 + Practical 50 + Internal Assessment (INA) 10 = 100 under the Scheme of Studies. Theory question papers are prepared by the Board; evaluation of NSQF subjects is conducted at school level. Practical demonstration, written practical test, viva, and project/portfolio elements follow the PSSCIVE curriculum scheme. English, Punjabi, and Hindi media may be available depending on school offerings. Typical theory duration is about 3 hours in vocational knowledge blueprints — confirm the year’s instructions on pseb.ac.in. This practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for concept and judgment fluency — it does not simulate official practical skills, viva, or clinical certification.

Time Limit

About 3 hours for theory knowledge papers in common vocational blueprints (confirm year date sheet/school notice); practical and INA components are separately timed as notified

Passing Score

At least 33% separately in Theory, Practical, and INA, and 33% in aggregate (PSEB Scheme of Studies); verify the current pass criteria circular.

Exam / Certification Fees

As notified by PSEB and paid through schools for regular Matric sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories).

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Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

~18% of this local bank

Patient Care Basics

HHA role and scope, daily care plans, ADLs, transfers, body mechanics, pressure-relief turning, privacy/dignity, specimen support, feeding safety, and observation/reporting.

~12% of this local bank

Hygiene

Personal hygiene, hand hygiene timing and technique, bed bath sequence, oral and hair care, linen changes, and home environmental hygiene.

~14% of this local bank

First Aid and Emergency Response

ABC, scene safety, bleeding control, burns, fractures, choking, seizures, heat illness, animal bites, chain of survival, and first-aid kit use.

~14% of this local bank

Infection Control

Pathogens, epidemiological triangle, chain of infection, standard precautions, PPE, concurrent vs terminal disinfection, isolation, and equipment cleaning.

~8% of this local bank

Biomedical Waste Management

BMW definition, risks of poor waste handling, colour-coded segregation (yellow/red/white/blue), sharps containers, and aide duties at source.

~10% of this local bank

Body Systems Introduction

Introductory structure and function of major organ systems plus normal adult vital-signs orientation (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure).

~12% of this local bank

Soft Skills and Employability

Verbal and non-verbal communication, active listening, self-management, ICT, green skills, teamwork, entrepreneurship awareness, confidentiality, and stress control.

~12% of this local bank

Safety

Fall prevention, oxygen and fire safety (PASS), chemical and needle-stick safety, medication-rights awareness, child and elder safety, immunisation/UIP orientation, and safety culture within scope.

Preparing for the Punjab PSEB Matric NSQF Health Care Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: At least 33% separately in Theory, Practical, and INA, and 33% in aggregate (PSEB Scheme of Studies); verify the current pass criteria circular.
  • Assessment: Official PSEB Matric NSQF Health Care (code 79, Home Health Aide-Trainee) is assessed as Theory 40 + Practical 50 + Internal Assessment (INA) 10 = 100 under the Scheme of Studies. Theory question papers are prepared by the Board; evaluation of NSQF subjects is conducted at school level. Practical demonstration, written practical test, viva, and project/portfolio elements follow the PSSCIVE curriculum scheme. English, Punjabi, and Hindi media may be available depending on school offerings. Typical theory duration is about 3 hours in vocational knowledge blueprints — confirm the year’s instructions on pseb.ac.in. This practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for concept and judgment fluency — it does not simulate official practical skills, viva, or clinical certification.
  • Time limit: About 3 hours for theory knowledge papers in common vocational blueprints (confirm year date sheet/school notice); practical and INA components are separately timed as notified
  • Exam / certification fees: As notified by PSEB and paid through schools for regular Matric sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories). Official sources

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Punjab PSEB Matric NSQF Health Care: Suggested Study Strategy

1Pair every MCQ category with school practical demonstrations — theory recall without supervised skill practice is incomplete for NSQF Health Care.
2Memorise hand-hygiene moments, PPE logic, and BMW colour codes (yellow/red/white/blue) with real bin examples from your school lab.
3Drill first-aid judgment (ABC, bleeding, burns, choking) as decision sequences; do not claim certification from MCQs alone.
4Keep a practical file/portfolio ready: care plans, immunisation chart practice, waste segregation charts, and observation notes.
5Practice reporting language: what to observe, what to escalate, and what stays outside the HHA scope (no diagnosing, no independent prescribing).
6Do not neglect INA and practical marks — they are 60 of 100 under the official Theory 40 + Practical 50 + INA 10 scheme.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the official PSEB Matric NSQF Health Care exam pure multiple-choice?

No. Official assessment is Theory 40 + Practical 50 + INA 10 = 100 with written theory plus practical demonstration, project/portfolio, and viva elements under school-level evaluation of Board-prepared papers. This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for concepts and judgment only — not an official paper or practical certification substitute.

What is the theory–practical–INA mark pattern for PSEB Class 10 NSQF Health Care?

Under the official Scheme of Studies, Health Care (code 79, Home Health Aide-Trainee) is Theory 40 + Practical 50 + INA 10 = 100. Confirm the year’s circular on pseb.ac.in.

What is the passing score for PSEB Matric NSQF Health Care?

Pass requires at least 33% marks separately in Theory, Practical, and INA, as well as 33% in aggregate, per the Scheme of Studies. Always verify the current result/pass criteria circular for your examination year.

Who evaluates NSQF Health Care for PSEB Matric?

Evaluation of NSQF subjects is done at school level, while question papers for these subjects are prepared by the Punjab School Education Board. Practical examinations are conducted at school level as notified.

How long is the theory paper?

Vocational knowledge blueprints commonly use about 3 hours for theory. Confirm the year’s date sheet and school instructions on pseb.ac.in. Practical and INA components are timed separately.

How much does the PSEB Matric NSQF Health Care exam cost?

Health Care is not sold as a separate marketplace product. Fees are notified by PSEB and paid through schools for regular candidates. Check pseb.ac.in for the current fee circular.

What syllabus does this bank follow?

It is aligned to the PSEB-hosted PSSCIVE learning-outcome curriculum for Health Care — Home Health Aide Trainee (Classes 9 and 10): patient care basics, hygiene, first aid, infection control, biomedical waste, body systems intro, immunisation and medication-assistance awareness, geriatric/child care themes, and employability skills. MCQs teach knowledge and judgment only — they are not a clinical skill substitute.

In which languages is the official assessment offered?

PSEB Matric materials and papers may be available in English, Punjabi, and Hindi depending on school offerings. This practice bank is an English-language study adaptation, not an official translation of the Board paper.

Where can I find official PSEB NSQF Health Care materials?

Use pseb.ac.in, the Class 10 syllabus index, the Scheme of Studies PDF listing Health Care (79), and the Health Care Home Health Aide Trainee curriculum PDF published via static.pseb.ac.in.