Anatomy, Physiology, & Microbiology Important Questions for GNM 1st Year (KSDNEB)
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Are you a GNM nursing student in Karnataka preparing for
your upcoming annual exams? We know that Anatomy, Physiology, and
Microbiology are often considered some of the toughest subjects in the
first year. The syllabus is vast, and remembering every
muscle, bone, and bacteria can be overwhelming.
To help you succeed, I have curated a list of the most important and repeated questions based on the KSDNEB (Karnataka State Diploma in Nursing Examination Board) syllabus.
These
questions have appeared frequently in past question papers and are essential
for scoring high marks.
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Before we dive into the written questions, I highly
recommend watching my video on the Kannada Nursing Classes YouTube
channel. In this video, I explain these questions in detail and give
you tips on how to present your answers in the exam.
Why These Questions Matter
Preparing for the KSDNEB exams requires smart
study. Instead of trying to memorize the entire textbook, focusing on
"High-Yield" topics ensures that you cover the areas where examiners
usually ask the most questions.
Below is the list of crucial questions divided by subject.
Question Pattern Used in This Blog
Example: Systemic Circulation [Feb 2014,
Aug 2018]
- In this Systemic Circulation is Question and It is repeated in GNM exam Feb 2014 and Aug 2018
Subject: Anatomy & Physiology
I. Cell & Tissues
1. Structure of Cell / Human Cell
(often with diagram) [Sep 2013, Aug 2016, Aug 2018, Jan 2022, May 2023, Feb
2025, July 2025]
2. Cell Division (Mitosis, Stages,
Zygote) [Feb 2014, Apr 2021, Feb 2025, July 2025]
3. Tissues (List types, Epithelial,
Connective, Muscular) [Feb 2012, Aug 2012, Aug 2016, Feb 2018, Feb 2019, July 2025]
II. Blood & Immunity
1. Blood Groups (ABO) [Sep 2013,
Feb 2014, Aug 2016, Aug 2017, Feb 2018, Aug 2018, Apr 2021, Jan 2024, July
2024]
2. Composition and Functions of
blood [Aug 2014, Feb 2016, Jan 2022]
3. Differentiate Erythrocytes (RBC)
and WBC [Aug 2011, Aug 2012]
4. Immunity (Define, Types,
Autoimmunity, Hypersensitivity) [Feb 2012, Feb 2016, Aug 2016, Feb 2019, Apr
2021, July 2025]
III. Cardiovascular System
1. Structure of Heart
(Diagram/Label) [Aug 2011, Aug 2012, June 2013, Feb 2014, Aug 2014, Feb 2015,
Feb 2016, Aug 2016, Aug 2018, Jan 2024]
2. Conducting system of Heart [Feb
2011, Feb 2015, Feb 2016, Aug 2016]
3. Blood supply and nerve supply to
heart [Feb 2014]
4. Factors affecting heart rate
[Jan 2022]
5. Cardiac Cycle (Definition,
Stages) [Feb 2017, Feb 2018, May 2023]
6. Pulmonary Circulation [Feb 2012,
Aug 2014, Feb 2015, Aug 2017, Feb 2019, Apr 2021, July 2024, July 2025]
7. Systemic Circulation [Feb 2014,
Aug 2018]
IV. Respiratory System
1. Structure of Lungs (with
diagram) [Feb 2014, Aug 2014, Feb 2015, Feb 2016, Feb 2019, July 2024, Feb
2025]
2. List organs of Respiratory
System [Feb 2011, Feb 2016, Aug 2017, Feb 2019, Jan 2022, July 2024]
3. Structure of Trachea [Feb 2015,
Aug 2016, July 2024]
4. Physiology/Mechanism of
Respiration (Exchange of gases) [Feb 2011, Aug 2012, Aug 2015, Aug 2017, Feb
2018, Jan 2022, May 2023, July 2025]
V. Digestive System
1. List organs of Digestive System
[Feb 2011, Feb 2012, Feb 2014, Aug 2015, Aug 2016, Feb 2017, July 2024, July 2025]
2. Structure of Stomach (with
diagram) [Feb 2011, Feb 2012, Sep 2013, Feb 2014, Aug 2015, Feb 2017, Feb 2019,
Jan 2022, May 2023, July 2024, July 2025]
3. Structure/Function of Liver [Feb
2011, Aug 2012, June 2013, Feb 2014, Aug 2014, Aug 2015, Aug 2016, Feb 2017,
Feb 2018, Jan 2022, Jan 2024, Feb 2025]
4. Structure of Tongue [Feb 2012,
Feb 2017, Apr 2021]
5. Structure of Pancreas [Aug 2017,
Aug 2018]
6. Functions of Saliva [Feb 2011,
Feb 2019]
7. Functions of Gall Bladder [Feb
2011, Aug 2015]
8. Metabolism of Carbohydrates [Aug
2014, Aug 2015, Feb 2017]
9. Metabolism of Proteins [Feb
2016, Aug 2017, Feb 2025]
VI. Excretory System
1. Structure of Kidney (with
diagram) [Aug 2011, June 2013, Aug 2014, Feb 2015, Feb 2016, Feb 2017, Jan
2022, July 2025]
2. Functions of Kidney [Aug 2011,
Feb 2012, Sep 2013, Aug 2018, Jan 2024, July 2024, Feb 2025]
3. Structure/Function of Nephron
(Functional unit) [Feb 2011, Aug 2014, Apr 2021, July 2025]
4. Structure of Urinary Bladder
[Feb 2019]
5. List organs of Urinary/Excretory
System [Feb 2014, Feb 2015, Feb 2016, Feb 2017, Jan 2024, July 2025]
6. Process of Urine Formation /
Composition of Urine [Feb 2012, Aug 2012, Aug 2015, Jan 2022, Jan 2024]
VII. Nervous System & Sense Organs
1. Structure of Brain (with
diagram) [Aug 2012, Feb 2015, Aug 2015, Aug 2018, Jan 2024, May 2023, Feb 2025]
2. List organs of Nervous System
[Aug 2015, Feb 2025]
3. Cranial Nerves (Name, Functions,
3rd Cranial Nerve) [Aug 2014, Aug 2016, Feb 2018, Jan 2024, July 2025]
4. Structure of Neuron / Function
[Feb 2015, Aug 2017, Feb 2018, July 2025]
5. Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) -
Composition/Function [Aug 2011, Feb 2012, Feb 2015, Aug 2016]
6. Structure of Eye (Diagram) /
Rods & Cones [Feb 2011, Aug 2012, Aug 2014, Apr 2021, Jan 2022, May 2023, July 2025]
7. Physiology of Vision [Aug 2012,
June 2013, Aug 2016, Jan 2022, May 2023, July 2025]
8. Structure of Ear (Diagram) [Feb
2012, Sep 2013, Feb 2014, Feb 2015, Aug 2016, Feb 2018, Apr 2021, Jan 2024,
July 2024]
9. Physiology of Hearing [Aug 2011,
Feb 2014, Feb 2016, Feb 2017, Aug 2018, Apr 2021, Jan 2024, Feb 2025]
10. Structure/Function of Skin
(Dermis/Epidermis) [Feb 2011, Feb 2012, Feb 2015, Feb 2016, Aug 2017, Feb 2018,
July 2024, July 2025]
11. Organs of Special Senses (List)
[Feb 2012, Aug 2014, Feb 2017, July 2025]
VIII. Endocrine System
1. List Endocrine Glands [Feb 2011,
Aug 2011, Sep 2013, Feb 2014, Aug 2016, Feb 2018, Feb 2025]
2. Pituitary Gland
(Structure/Hormones - Prolactin) [Aug 2011, Aug 2016, Feb 2025, July 2025]
3. Structure of Thyroid Gland [Feb
2016, Feb 2018, July 2025]
4. Structure/Functions of Adrenal
(Suprarenal) Gland [Sep 2013, Feb 2014]
IX. Reproductive System
1. List organs of Male Reproductive
System [Aug 2017, Apr 2021]
2. Structure of Testis [Aug 2017,
Apr 2021, May 2023]
3. List organs of Female
Reproductive System [Aug 2012, Feb 2015, Aug 2018, Jan 2022]
4. Structure of Uterus (with
diagram) [Feb 2011, Aug 2014, Feb 2015, Feb 2017, Aug 2018, Feb 2019, Jan 2022,
Feb 2025]
5. Structure/Function of Ovary
[June 2013, Aug 2015, Feb 2025]
6. Structure of Mammary Gland [Aug
2018]
7. Menstrual Cycle [Aug 2011, Aug
2014, Feb 2015, Feb 2016, Aug 2017, Feb 2018, Aug 2018, Jan 2024, May 2023,
July 2024, July 2025]
X. Musculoskeletal System
1. Classification of Joints [Feb
2014, Aug 2018, Jan 2022, July 2024]
2. Explain Synovial Joints /
Movements (Abduction) [Aug 2017, Feb 2018, July 2024, July 2025]
3. Ball and Socket Joint [June
2013, Feb 2015, Feb 2017, Jan 2022, Jan 2024, Feb 2025]
4. Name/List bones of Axial
Skeleton [Feb 2012, Feb 2025]
5. Name/List bones of Appendicular
Skeleton [Aug 2011, May 2023]
6. List bones of Upper
Limb/Extremity [Feb 2011, Aug 2015, Feb 2019]
7. List bones of Lower Extremity
[Aug 2017, Apr 2021]
8. Structure of Humerus Bone [July 2025]
9. Structure of Clavicle [June
2013, Feb 2019]
10. Radius and Ulna bone [Feb 2014,
Feb 2019]
11. Structure of Innominate Bone
[Aug 2011, Aug 2015]
12. Structure of Femur Bone [Feb
2016, Aug 2014, Aug 2016, Aug 2017, Aug 2018, Apr 2021, July 2024]
13. Structure of Sternum [Feb 2012,
May 2023, Feb 2025]
14. Bones of Thoracic Cage / Ribs
[Feb 2012, Aug 2014]
15. Muscles of Face and Neck [Feb
2016, Aug 2017, Feb 2019, Apr 2021, Jan 2024, July 2024]
16. Muscles of Upper Arm [Sep 2013,
Feb 2017]
17. Functions of Bones / Classify
Bones [Aug 2012, Aug 2016, Aug 2018]
Subject: Microbiology
Important Questions:
I. General Microbiology & Bacteria
1. Classification of bacteria [June
2013, Feb 2015, Aug 2015, Feb 2019, Jan 2024, Feb 2025, July 2025]
2. Factors influencing/affecting
growth of micro-organisms/bacteria [Feb 2011, Aug 2014, Feb 2017, Aug 2018, Apr
2021, Jan 2022, Jan 2024]
3. Scope of Microbiology in nursing
[Feb 2017, May 2023, Feb 2025]
4. Structure of a Bacterial cell
[Aug 2012, May 2023]
5. Collection of Specimen [Aug
2012, Aug 2014]
II. Infection Control & Sterilization
1. Define Sterilization and explain
different methods (including Autoclaving/Steam) [Aug 2011, Feb 2012, June 2013,
Feb 2014, Feb 2015, Feb 2016, Aug 2017, Feb 2018, Feb 2019, Apr 2021, May 2023,
July 2024, July 2025]
2. Sources of infection
(Exogenous/Endogenous) [Sep 2013, Feb 2015, Feb 2019, Feb 2025]
3. Nosocomial infection (Hospital
Acquired Infection) [Sep 2013, Feb 2018, Jan 2022, Jan 2024, July 2025]
4. Define Infection and explain
Modes of Transmission [Aug 2011, Feb 2016, Aug 2017, Jan 2024]
5. Portals of entry and exit of
microbes [Feb 2014, Feb 2017]
6. Prevention of cross infection /
Asepsis (Medical & Surgical) [Feb 2012, Aug 2012, Sep 2013, Feb 2014, Aug
2015, Aug 2018]
7. Bio-medical waste management /
Bio safety [Feb 2011, July 2024]
8. Measures to prevent COVID-19
Infection [Jan 2022]
3 Golden Tips for KSDNEB Exams
- Diagrams
are Key: In Anatomy, a well-labeled diagram is often worth
30-40% of the marks. Even if your theory is average, a good
diagram can save you.
- Focus on "Functions": For Physiology, always categorize your answers. For example, when writing about blood, use subheadings like "Transport functions," "Protective functions," etc.
Conclusion
I hope this list helps you structure your study time
effectively. Remember, consistency is the key to cracking nursing
exams.
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