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Key Facts: Punjab PSEB Senior Secondary NSQF Health Care Exam

25+70+5

Theory + Practical + INA marks under PSEB Scheme of Studies Class XII

PSEB Scheme of Studies Class XII (2025-26) (Health Care code 198)

Code 198

NSQF trade code for Health Care (General Duty Assistant Trainee)

PSEB Scheme of Studies Class XII (2025-26)

33%

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

PSEB Scheme of Studies Class XII

School-level evaluation

NSQF subjects evaluated at school; Board prepares theory papers

PSEB Scheme of Studies Class XII notes

HSS/Q5101

Healthcare SSC qualification pack family for General Duty Assistant

HSSC / PSSCIVE GDA curriculum materials

English MCQ adaptation

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

OpenExamPrep practice policy

PSEB Class 12 NSQF Health Care (code 198, General Duty Assistant Trainee) is Theory 25 + Practical 70 + INA 05 = 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 Senior Secondary NSQF Health Care Practice Questions

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1What is the primary role of a General Duty Assistant (GDA) Trainee in a hospital ward?
A.Set hospital billing rates for each admission
B.Perform major surgery when the surgeon is unavailable
C.Independently diagnose illnesses and prescribe medicines
D.Provide assistant-level patient support under nurse and doctor direction
Explanation: A General Duty Assistant Trainee supports basic patient care, comfort, hygiene, mobility, and unit readiness while working under the direction of nurses and doctors. Diagnosis, prescribing, and invasive procedures are outside GDA scope.
2Which activity is typically within the GDA Trainee's scope under supervision?
A.Ordering controlled drugs from the pharmacy
B.Starting an intravenous line without orders
C.Assisting with bathing, oral care, feeding support, and safe positioning
D.Writing the final medical diagnosis on the discharge summary
Explanation: GDA duties commonly include personal hygiene assistance, feeding support, positioning, and comfort care as directed. Invasive procedures, diagnosis, and independent drug ordering are outside trainee scope.
3Why should a GDA explain each care step before assisting a conscious patient?
A.To reduce anxiety, gain cooperation, and respect patient dignity
B.To delay care until the shift ends
C.To avoid documenting anything in the chart
D.Because explanations replace the need for hand hygiene
Explanation: Clear explanation supports informed cooperation, reduces fear, and upholds dignity. Communication does not replace infection-control or documentation duties.
4When helping a patient with oral care, the GDA should primarily:
A.Share the same toothbrush among roommates to save cost
B.Skip oral care for unconscious patients without asking the nurse
C.Use gentle technique, protect airway risk, and report unusual bleeding or sores
D.Force the mouth open if the patient refuses
Explanation: Oral care prevents infection and discomfort. Technique must protect the airway, respect refusal when appropriate, and escalate mouth sores, bleeding, or distress to nursing staff.
5Assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) most clearly includes:
A.Interpreting CT scans for the radiology team
B.Changing the patient's legal name in hospital records
C.Bathing, dressing, toileting support, mobility help, and feeding assistance as needed
D.Performing unsupervised general anaesthesia
Explanation: ADLs are everyday self-care tasks. GDAs support these under the care plan. Imaging interpretation, anaesthesia, and legal identity changes are outside scope.
6Which principle best guides patient positioning in bed?
A.Leave the patient in one position for the entire shift to avoid work
B.Use ordered positions, support alignment, relieve pressure points, and recheck comfort
C.Always place every patient in the prone position overnight
D.Remove all pillows permanently to flatten the mattress
Explanation: Safe positioning follows clinical orders, maintains body alignment, reduces pressure-injury risk, and is reassessed for comfort and breathing.
7Fowler's position is most commonly described as the patient:
A.Standing upright beside the bed without support
B.Lying on the left side only with knees straight
C.Sitting or semi-sitting with the head of the bed elevated
D.Lying completely flat on the abdomen
Explanation: Fowler's (and semi-Fowler's) positions elevate the head of the bed and are often used to ease breathing and for comfort during feeding or observation, as ordered.
8When a call bell rings, the best immediate GDA response is to:
A.Turn off the bell without checking the patient
B.Ignore it if you are charting non-urgent notes
C.Respond promptly, identify needs, assist within scope, and escalate urgent concerns
D.Tell the patient to wait until the next shift handover only
Explanation: Prompt call-bell response is a core safety and customer-care duty. Urgent symptoms must be escalated to nursing staff immediately.
9Intake and output (I&O) awareness for a GDA primarily means:
A.Calculating chemotherapy doses
B.Ignoring fluid restrictions set by the clinician
C.Deciding to stop IV fluids without orders
D.Noting fluids taken and urine/output as directed and reporting unusual findings
Explanation: GDAs may help measure or record oral intake and output under supervision and must report oliguria, large losses, or non-compliance with fluid plans. They do not independently manage IV therapy.
10For an elderly hospital patient with reduced mobility, which GDA action is most appropriate?
A.Encourage long unsupported walks in wet corridors alone
B.Keep bed rails down and lights off at all times for privacy only
C.Withhold all oral fluids permanently without discussion
D.Assist with safe mobility, offer frequent position changes, and watch for confusion or skin changes
Explanation: Elderly care emphasises fall prevention, pressure-injury prevention, hydration/nutrition support as ordered, and reporting cognitive or skin changes.

About the Punjab PSEB Senior Secondary NSQF Health Care Exam

Punjab PSEB Senior Secondary NSQF Health Care is the Class 12 National Skill Qualification Framework trade (code 198) for the job role General Duty Assistant Trainee. It builds senior-secondary hospital/clinical assistant knowledge and supervised care skills aligned to the PSSCIVE / Healthcare SSC General Duty Assistant pathway (HSS/Q5101 family): patient unit readiness and ADLs, vital-signs awareness and reporting under supervision, infection prevention and PPE, biomedical waste segregation, hospital department and basic OT orientation, emergency and disaster response awareness, medical documentation principles, body systems introduction, elderly and child care themes, communication, ethics, privacy, and employability/self-management. Official assessment is Theory 25 + Practical 70 + INA 05 = 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. Scope excludes independent diagnosis, prescribing, invasive procedures, and tasks reserved for licensed nurses/doctors unless directed by supervising staff.

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 Senior Secondary NSQF Health Care (code 198, General Duty Assistant Trainee) is assessed as Theory 25 + Practical 70 + Internal Assessment (INA) 05 = 100 under the Scheme of Studies Class XII (2025-26). 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 GDA curriculum scheme (Class 12 modules include medical documentation, elderly and child care, bio-waste management, operation theatre orientation, disaster/emergency response, and self-management/career scope, building on Class 11 hospital care foundations). 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 Senior Secondary sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories).

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Our practice resources: topics covered

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~14% of this local bank

Patient Care Basics

GDA role and scope, ADLs, hygiene assistance, positioning, comfort devices, transfers, body mechanics, pressure-relief turning, elderly/child care themes, privacy/dignity, and observation/reporting under supervision.

~10% of this local bank

Vital Signs

Introductory measurement awareness for temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and SpO2; normal adult ranges; sites; and when to report abnormal findings.

~14% of this local bank

Infection Control and PPE

Pathogens, chain of infection, standard precautions, hand hygiene, medical asepsis, PPE selection and donning/doffing order, and nosocomial infection basics.

~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 GDA duties at source.

~10% of this local bank

Hospital Departments and OT Orientation

OPD vs IPD, key departments, professional hierarchy, patient unit readiness, and basic operation-theatre support awareness within GDA scope.

~12% of this local bank

Emergency and First Aid

ABC, scene safety, bleeding control, burns, fractures, choking, seizures, fire safety (PASS), chain of survival, and disaster/emergency response awareness.

~8% of this local bank

Documentation and Records

Purpose of medical records, principles of documentation, confidentiality, correction practice, and GDA support for accurate, timely charting.

~8% of this local bank

Body Systems Introduction

Introductory structure and function of major organ systems relevant to bedside observation and reporting.

~8% of this local bank

Ethics and Soft Skills

Therapeutic communication, privacy, consent awareness, teamwork, self-management, career scope, and professional conduct.

~8% of this local bank

Safety

Fall prevention, oxygen and fire safety, chemical and needle-stick safety, body mechanics, and safety culture within GDA scope.

Preparing for the Punjab PSEB Senior Secondary 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 Senior Secondary NSQF Health Care (code 198, General Duty Assistant Trainee) is assessed as Theory 25 + Practical 70 + Internal Assessment (INA) 05 = 100 under the Scheme of Studies Class XII (2025-26). 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 GDA curriculum scheme (Class 12 modules include medical documentation, elderly and child care, bio-waste management, operation theatre orientation, disaster/emergency response, and self-management/career scope, building on Class 11 hospital care foundations). 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 Senior Secondary sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories). Official sources

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Punjab PSEB Senior Secondary 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 don/doff logic, and BMW colour codes (yellow/red/white/blue) with real bin examples from your school lab or hospital visit.
3Drill vital-signs normal ranges and reporting language: what to observe, what to escalate, and what stays outside GDA scope (no diagnosing, no independent prescribing).
4Keep a practical file/portfolio ready: care observations, documentation samples, waste segregation charts, and OT/hospital department notes.
5Review Class 12 PSSCIVE modules on medical records, elderly/child care, bio-waste, operation theatre, disaster/emergency response, and self-management alongside this bank.
6Do not neglect practical and INA marks — they are 75 of 100 under the official Theory 25 + Practical 70 + INA 05 scheme.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

No. Official assessment is Theory 25 + Practical 70 + INA 05 = 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 12 NSQF Health Care?

Under the official Scheme of Studies Class XII (2025-26), Health Care (code 198, General Duty Assistant Trainee) is Theory 25 + Practical 70 + INA 05 = 100. Note that this differs from the Matric (Class 10) NSQF Health Care pattern. Confirm the year’s circular on pseb.ac.in.

What is the passing score for PSEB Senior Secondary 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 Class 12?

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 Class 12 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 / HSSC General Duty Assistant (Patient Care Assistant) pathway for Classes 11–12 (HSS/Q5101 family): patient care, vital signs awareness, infection control and PPE, biomedical waste, hospital departments and OT orientation, emergency/disaster response, medical documentation, body systems intro, elderly/child care themes, ethics, soft skills, and safety. MCQs teach knowledge and judgment only — they are not a clinical skill substitute.

How does Class 12 GDA differ from Class 10 Home Health Aide?

Class 12 NSQF Health Care (code 198) targets the General Duty Assistant Trainee job role in hospital/clinical assistant settings, with a Theory 25 + Practical 70 + INA 05 mark pattern. Class 10 NSQF Health Care (code 79) targets Home Health Aide-Trainee with a different Theory 40 + Practical 50 + INA 10 pattern. This bank is written for GDA Trainee concepts, not as a copy of the Matric HHA bank.

In which languages is the official assessment offered?

PSEB Senior Secondary 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 12 syllabus index, the Scheme of Studies Class XII (2025-26) PDF listing Health Care (198), the PSEB/PSSCIVE Healthcare Class XII student workbook, and HSSC General Duty Assistant model curriculum materials.