SGPIMS

SANJAY GANDHI POSTGRADUATE INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (SGPIMS) - PART A

The Common Recruitment Test (CRT) will be of 02 hours duration & will be of 100 marks. It will contain multiple choice questions (MCQs).

Indicative Syllabus: For General Aptitude

Details for Reasoning, General Knowledge, Mathematics Aptitude, and General English. The topics for each category are outlined in the provided content.

SANJAY GANDHI POSTGRADUATE INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (SGPIMS) - PART B

Topics related to Basic Sciences, Nutrition & Dietetics, Psychology, Mental Health & Psychiatric Nursing, Fundamental Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Medical & Surgical Nursing, Paediatric Nursing, Obstetrical Nursing, and Principles of Administration and Supervision, Education, and Trends in Nursing. The details for each category are outlined in the provided content.

  • 60 Marks from the core subject related to the post and of the level of the qualifications required.
  • 10 Marks on General English.
  • 10 Marks on General Knowledge.
  • 10 Marks on Reasoning.
  • 10 Marks on Mathematical Aptitude.

Indicative Syllabus: For General Aptitude

Reasoning

It would include questions of both verbal and nonverbal type. This component may include questions on analogies, similarities and differences, spatial orientation, problem-solving, analysis, judgment, decision making, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning and figural classification, arithmetic number series, nonverbal series, coding and decoding, statement conclusion, etc. The topics are symbolic/number analogy, figural analogy semantic classification, symbolic/number classification, figural classification, semantic series, number series, figural series, problem-solving, word building, coding & decoding, numerical operations, symbolic operations trends, space orientation, space visualization, Venn diagrams, drawing inferences, punched hole/pattern-folding & unfolding, figural pattern-folding and completion, indexing, address matching, date & city matching, classification of center codes/roll numbers, small & capital letters/numbers coding, decoding, and classification, embedded figures, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, social intelligence, and other sub-topics if any.

General Knowledge

Questions in this component will be aimed at testing the candidate’s general awareness of the environment around him and its application to society. Questions will also be designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observations and experience in the scientific aspect as may be expected of any educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighboring countries, especially pertaining to history, culture, geography, economic scene general policy & scientific research.

Mathematics Aptitude

The questions will be designed to test the ability of the appropriate use of numbers and number sense of the candidate. The scope of the test will be computation of whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and the relationship between numbers percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Square roots, Averages, Interest, Profit & Loss, Discount, Partnership, Elementary Surds, Graphs of Linear Equation, Triangle and its various kinds of centers, Congruence and similarity of triangles, Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles, Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular polygons, Circle, Right Prism, Right circular cone, Right circular cylinder, Sphere, Hemispheres, Rectangular Parallel piped, Regular right pyramid with triangular or square base, Trigonometric ration, Degree and radian Measures, Standard Identities, Complementary Angles, Heights and Distances, Histogram, Frequency, polygon, Bar diagram & pie chart.

General English

Candidates' ability to understand correct English, his basic comprehension, and writing ability would be tested. Questions in this component will be designed to test the candidates' understanding and knowledge of the English language and will be based on spot the error, fill in the blanks, synonyms, antonyms, spelling/detecting misspelled words, idioms and phrases, one-word substitution, improvement of sentences, active/passive voice of verbs, conversion into direct/indirect narration, shuffling of sentence parts, shuffling of sentences in a passage, comprehension passage, and any other English language questions at the Level of Matriculation / Higher Secondary.

Part B: Detailed Syllabus

Basic Sciences

  1. Anatomical and Biochemical structures to explain the physiological functions of the human body and factors which may disturb these and mechanism of such disturbances.
  2. Various groups of micro-organisms of clinical importance.
  3. Disinfection and Sterilization for the prevention of diseases in the Hospital and Community.
  4. Collect and handle specimens of various diagnostic tests.
  5. Enumerate weights and measures and demonstrate skill in the calculation of dosage and preparation of solutions.
  6. Read and Interpret prescriptions and care for drugs according to the regulations.
  7. Describe various groups of Drugs acting on different systems of the body.
  8. Recognize the toxic symptoms related to common drugs and poisons.

Nutrition & Dietetics

  1. Various Nutrients and their importance in the maintenance of health.
  2. Plan diets suitable to socio-economic status for different age groups and physiological conditions.
  3. Nutritional deficiencies and their prevention and management.
  4. Plan therapeutic diets for various disease conditions.

Psychology, Mental Health & Psychiatric Nursing

  1. Normal and deviations in behavior among various age groups and their cause.
  2. Explain the principles of psychology and its application in health and diseases.
  3. Interpret behavior of self and others.
  4. Recognize deviations from normal behavior and provide guidance and counseling.
  5. Dynamics of patients' behavior and its application in providing nursing care.
  6. Communication and maintain interpersonal relations.
  7. Therapies utilized in psychiatry and the various roles of nurses in psychiatric nursing.

Fundamental Nursing

  1. Describe Nursing as a profession, its scope, etiquettes & ethics.
  2. First aid Treatments.
  3. Congenital and Safe Environment to the patient.
  4. Carry out basic nursing procedures for the care of the patients with an understanding of the scientific principles involved.
  5. Make observations and records.
  6. Administer prescribed medications and carry out treatments.
  7. Maintain records of patients and nursing care.

Community Health Nursing

  1. Personal, environmental, Social, and cultural factors contributing to the health of individuals, families, and communities.
  2. Methods of control of the spread of diseases.
  3. Needs for health education and evaluation of the effect of the same on patients, families, and the community.
  4. Prepare and use appropriate audio-visual aids for imparting health education.
  5. Symptoms of social disorganization and social pathology.
  6. Demonstrate skills in medico-social work.
  7. Principles of health care for mothers and children and the services available for them in urban and rural communities.
  8. Deviations from normal among mothers and children and taking necessary action in clinics, health centers, and homes.
  9. Educate the community about the need and methods of Family Planning.
  10. Demonstrate skill in community diagnosis and in the delivery of community nursing services in accordance with the national health care system.

Medical & Surgical Nursing

  1. Causes, pathophysiology, symptoms, treatment, and prophylactic measures in common medical and surgical conditions affecting various systems of the body.
  2. Provide patient-centered nursing care in patients with common medical and surgical conditions affecting various systems of the body.
  3. Prepare the operation theater for surgery and assist in the operative procedure.
  4. Identify common equipment used in the operation theater.
  5. Explain the anesthesia used, with their effects and dangers, and care for an anesthetized patient until such time as he recovers from the effect of anesthesia.
  6. Recognize and provide first aid in case of common emergencies using the resuscitation equipment including intubation.
  7. Care for critically ill patients who require support for maintaining vital functions.
  8. Provide first aid in case of disaster, emergency, and accidents and demonstrate skill in transporting the casualties.
  9. Organize casualty emergency services.
  10. Explain infectious diseases, their transmission, and barrier nursing in the hospital and community.

Paediatric Nursing

  1. Describe growth and development, nutritional, and psychological needs of children at different age groups.
  2. Explain the basic principles involved in pediatric nursing.
  3. Provide nursing management to neonates and children with medical and surgical disorders.
  4. Recognize emergencies in neonates and children and take appropriate first aid measures.
  5. Manage normal newborn and low birth weight babies.
  6. Describe various aspects of preventive pediatric nursing and be able to practice them while providing nursing care in a hospital or community.

Medical & Surgical Nursing

  1. Causes, pathophysiology, symptoms, treatment, and prophylactic measures in common medical and surgical conditions affecting various systems of the body.
  2. Provide patient-centered nursing care in patients with common medical and surgical conditions affecting various systems of the body.
  3. Prepare the operation theater for surgery and assist in the operative procedure.
  4. Identify common equipment used in the operation theater.
  5. Explain the anesthesia used, with their effects and dangers, and care for an anesthetized patient until such time as he recovers from the effect of anesthesia.
  6. Recognize and provide first aid in case of common emergencies using the resuscitation equipment including intubation.
  7. Care for critically ill patients who require support for maintaining vital functions.
  8. Provide first aid in case of disaster, emergency, and accidents and demonstrate skill in transporting the casualties.
  9. Organize casualty emergency services.
  10. Explain infectious diseases, their transmission, and barrier nursing in the hospital and community.

Paediatric Nursing

  1. Describe growth and development, nutritional, and psychological needs of children at different age groups.
  2. Explain the basic principles involved in pediatric nursing.
  3. Provide nursing management to neonates and children with medical and surgical disorders.
  4. Recognize emergencies in neonates and children and take appropriate first aid measures.
  5. Manage normal newborn and low birth weight babies.
  6. Describe various aspects of preventive pediatric nursing and be able to practice them while providing nursing care in a hospital or community.