AIIMS CRE Senior Nursing Officer 2024 question paper
AIIMS CRE · 2024 · 100 questions · 90 minutes · 0.25 mark deducted per wrong answer
- Biochemistry & Nutrition 21
- Applied Microbiology & Infection control 14
- General Knowledge 12
- Pathology & Genetics 11
- English 7
- Applied Nutrition & Dietetics 7
- Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics 5
- Medical & Surgical Nursing 4
- Applied Physiology 3
- Reasoning 3
- Nursing Foundations 3
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2
- Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) 2
- Nursing Research & Statistics 2
- Applied Anatomy 1
- Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) 1
- Forensic Nursing & Indian laws 1
- Nursing Education 1
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Q1 · Pathology & Genetics · General Pathology
Kaiserling solution used in pathology contains which of the following?
- A.
Ethanol
- B.
Formalin
- C.
Chloroform
- D.
Acetone
- A.
Q2 · Pathology & Genetics · Genetics
How many hydrogen bonds are formed between Adenine and Thymine?
- A.
One
- B.
Two
- C.
Three
- D.
Four
- A.
Q3 · General Knowledge · Indian history
Who is known as the Father of the Indian Space Program?
- A.
Homi J. Bhabha
- B.
Vikram Sarabhai
- C.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
- D.
Satish Dhawan
- A.
Q4 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Vitamins & Minerals
In the human body, the largest amount of iron is present in:
- A.
Ferritin
- B.
Myoglobin
- C.
Haemoglobin
- D.
Transferrin
- A.
Q5 · Applied Anatomy · Circulatory & Lymphatic System
Which vein is preferred for Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) sampling?
- A.
Saphenous vein
- B.
Median cubital vein
- C.
Jugular vein
- D.
Femoral vein
- A.
Q6 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Sexually Transmitted Infections
Chlamydia primarily affects which type of cell?
- A.
Red blood cell
- B.
Columnar epithelial cell
- C.
Squamous cell
- D.
Nerve cell
- A.
Q7 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Immunochemistry
Regarding Chemiluminescent assays, which statement is true?
- A.
It uses radioactive isotopes
- B.
Alkaline phosphatase is used as a catalyst
- C.
It requires a darkroom for manual reading
- D.
It is less sensitive than ELISA
- A.
Q8 · Applied Physiology · Nervous System
Which part of the brain controls thinking ability?
- A.
Cerebellum
- B.
Cerebrum
- C.
Medulla Oblongata
- D.
Thalamus
- A.
Q9 · English · Miscellaneous
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
- A.
Her and me went to the store.
- B.
She and I went to the store.
- C.
She and me went to the store.
- D.
Her and I went to the store.
- A.
Q10 · Pathology & Genetics · Genetics
When running small DNA fragments, the agarose concentration should be:
- A.
Lower concentration
- B.
Higher concentration
- C.
Neutral concentration
- D.
Agarose is not used for small DNA
- A.
Q11 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Lipids
Which chemical test is used to detect ketone bodies in urine?
- A.
Benedict's test
- B.
Nitroprusside test
- C.
Fouchet's test
- D.
Hay's test
- A.
Q12 · General Knowledge · Basic Physics
According to Rayleigh scattering, the intensity of scattered light is:
- A.
Proportional to wavelength
- B.
Inversely proportional to the fourth power of wavelength
- C.
Independent of wavelength
- D.
Proportional to the square of wavelength
- A.
Q13 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Heme catabolism
Hemoglobin is measured using which sample type?
- A.
Serum
- B.
Whole blood
- C.
Plasma
- D.
Distilled water
- A.
Q14 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Miscellaneous
Laboratory glassware is traditionally cleaned using:
- A.
Sodium Bicarbonate
- B.
Potassium dichromate
- C.
Distilled water only
- D.
Hydrochloric acid
- A.
Q15 · Pathology & Genetics · Genetics
Which enzyme is involved in relieving torsional strain during DNA replication?
- A.
DNA Ligase
- B.
DNA Helicase
- C.
DNA Gyrase
- D.
Primase
- A.
Q16 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
The body responds to Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) via which receptor?
- A.
TLR4
- B.
TLR8
- C.
TLR2
- D.
TLR9
- A.
Q17 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Which bacterium cannot survive in the presence of oxygen?
- A.
Staphylococcus aureus
- B.
Clostridium botulinum
- C.
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
- D.
Bacillus subtilis
- A.
Q18 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Proteins
Glutathionate is classified as which type of molecule?
- A.
Lipid
- B.
Protein
- C.
Carbohydrate
- D.
Nucleic acid
- A.
Q19 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Malaria is caused by which type of parasite?
- A.
Helminth
- B.
Protozoa
- C.
Ectoparasite
- D.
Bacterium
- A.
Q20 · Reasoning · Syllogism (Basic)
Based on the logic 'All cats are grey and grey is floppy,' then floppy is:
- A.
White
- B.
Grey
- C.
Black
- D.
Cat
- A.
Q21 · Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) · Principles of Health Informatics
In a QR code, the squares at the corners are used for:
- A.
Data storage
- B.
Alignment pattern
- C.
Encryption
- D.
Color correction
- A.
Q22 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Proteins
Which of the following is considered a macromolecule?
- A.
Glucose
- B.
Water
- C.
Protein
- D.
Sodium Chloride
- A.
Q23 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Immunization and Immunodeficiency
At what stage is immunity first produced in children?
- A.
After 6 months
- B.
Since birth
- C.
After the first vaccination
- D.
At 1 year
- A.
Q24 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Proteins
Which of the following is a purely ketogenic amino acid?
- A.
Alanine
- B.
Valine
- C.
Leucine
- D.
Glycine
- A.
Q25 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is obtained by centrifuging blood at:
- A.
500g for 10 minutes
- B.
1600g for 3 minutes
- C.
3000g for 15 minutes
- D.
100g for 1 minute
- A.
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Q26 · Forensic Nursing & Indian laws · Fundamental rights and human rights
Lambert-Beer's law is the principle for chemistry analysis except for:
- A.
Colorimetry
- B.
Change in type of analysis
- C.
Spectrophotometry
- D.
Photometry
- A.
Q27 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Clinical Enzymology
Suicidal enzyme complexes often contain:
- A.
Amylase
- B.
Cyclooxygenase
- C.
Catalase
- D.
Lactase
- A.
Q28 · Pathology & Genetics · Genetics
Which DNA polymerase is responsible for replicating mitochondrial DNA in eukaryotes?
- A.
Pol alpha
- B.
Pol beta
- C.
Pol gamma
- D.
Pol delta
- A.
Q29 · Nursing Foundations · Diagnostic testing
A light blue color-coded collection tube is used for:
- A.
Glucose testing
- B.
Coagulation studies
- C.
Electrolyte panel
- D.
Blood culture
- A.
Q30 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Immunity
MHC Class II molecules are expressed on the surface of:
- A.
All nucleated cells
- B.
Macrophages and B cells
- C.
T cells only
- D.
Red blood cells
- A.
Q31 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Viruses contain which of the following as their genetic material?
- A.
Only DNA
- B.
Only RNA
- C.
RNA or DNA
- D.
Neither RNA nor DNA
- A.
Q32 · Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics · Profit & loss
A man gives 30% of his oranges and is left with 140. How many did he have initially?
- A.
180
- B.
200
- C.
250
- D.
300
- A.
Q33 · English · Error Detection
Identify the correct sentence:
- A.
Inside room, child covered in mud.
- B.
Inside room child covered in mud.
- C.
The child was inside the room covered in mud.
- D.
Child inside room mud.
- A.
Q34 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · General Characteristics of Microbes
In flow cytometry, hydrodynamic focusing refers to:
- A.
Multiple cell clusters
- B.
Single laminar flow pattern
- C.
Turbulent flow
- D.
Backwards flow
- A.
Q35 · English · Vocabulary
What is a synonym for the word 'Candid'?
- A.
Dishonest
- B.
Frank
- C.
Secretive
- D.
Ambiguous
- A.
Q36 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Proteins
Chemically, a cytokine is categorized as a:
- A.
Large carbohydrate
- B.
Smaller protein
- C.
Steroid hormone
- D.
Long-chain fatty acid
- A.
Q37 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Carbohydrates
Which enzyme converts Glucose-6-phosphate to 6-phosphogluconolactone?
- A.
Hexokinase
- B.
G6PD
- C.
Phosphofructokinase
- D.
Enolase
- A.
Q38 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Proteins
Casein, found in milk, is an example of a:
- A.
Glycoprotein
- B.
Lipoprotein
- C.
Phosphoprotein
- D.
Metalloprotein
- A.
Q39 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Acid base Maintenance
Which factor is most important when calculating the Normality of HCl?
- A.
Boiling point
- B.
% purity
- C.
Viscosity
- D.
Color intensity
- A.
Q40 · Pathology & Genetics · Genetics
Which system is used for DNA visualization after electrophoresis?
- A.
Microscope
- B.
Gel documentation system
- C.
Spectrophotometer
- D.
pH meter
- A.
Q41 · English · Grammar
Which linguistic transformation involves changing 'The boy kicked the ball' to 'The ball was kicked by the boy'?
- A.
Active voice
- B.
Passive voice
- C.
Indirect speech
- D.
Imperative mood
- A.
Q42 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Therapeutic Diet
What is the molecular weight of Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH)?
- A.
23
- B.
35
- C.
40
- D.
58
- A.
Q43 · General Knowledge · Indian history
Who was the founder of the Sikh Empire?
- A.
Guru Nanak
- B.
Maharaja Ranjit Singh
- C.
Guru Gobind Singh
- D.
Banda Singh Bahadur
- A.
Q44 · Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics · Simplification
What is the result of the calculation (65^2 - 55^2) focusing on the tenth digit factor?
- A.
1
- B.
0
- C.
5
- D.
10
- A.
Q45 · English · Vocabulary
What is the antonym of 'Humble'?
- A.
Modest
- B.
Arrogant
- C.
Polite
- D.
Meek
- A.
Q46 · Nursing Foundations · Diagnostic testing
What is the correct 'Order of Draw' for blood collection tubes?
- A.
Citrate, Culture, Heparin, Oxalate
- B.
Culture, Citrate, Heparin, Oxalate
- C.
Oxalate, Heparin, Citrate, Culture
- D.
Heparin, Culture, Oxalate, Citrate
- A.
Q47 · General Knowledge · National Current Affairs
The ISRO GSLV-F12 NVS-01 mission was significant because it was the:
- A.
First rocket launch
- B.
100th rocket launch from Sriharikota
- C.
First moon mission
- D.
Last rocket launch
- A.
Q48 · General Knowledge · Miscellaneous
NABL stands for:
- A.
National Agency for Biological Laboratories
- B.
National Accreditation Board for testing and calibration of Laboratories
- C.
National Association of Blood Laboratories
- D.
Native Accreditation Bureau of Logistics
- A.
Q49 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Miscellaneous
Passive immunity can be artificially provided by administering:
- A.
Vaccines
- B.
Immunoglobulins
- C.
Antibiotics
- D.
Antigens
- A.
Q50 · Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics · Miscellaneous
Two numbers are in the ratio 4:5 and their LCM is 240. What is their sum?
- A.
90
- B.
108
- C.
100
- D.
120
- A.
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Q51 · Pathology & Genetics · Clinical Pathology
What is the characteristic shape of Spherocytes?
- A.
Biconcave
- B.
Sickle-shaped
- C.
Round
- D.
Elliptical
- A.
Q52 · General Knowledge · Basic Chemistry
Which gas is commonly present in soft drinks?
- A.
Oxygen
- B.
Nitrogen
- C.
CO2
- D.
Helium
- A.
Q53 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Application of Statistics in Health and Uses of Computer in Statistics
Who made it possible to convert biological methods into statistical analysis?
- A.
Charles Darwin
- B.
Gregor Mendel
- C.
Louis Pasteur
- D.
Alexander Fleming
- A.
Q54 · Applied Physiology · Digestive system
What is the typical pH range of bile acid?
- A.
1.0-3.5
- B.
6-7.6
- C.
9.0-10.5
- D.
4.0-5.5
- A.
Q55 · Applied Physiology · Blood
What is another common name for White Blood Cells (WBCs)?
- A.
Non-nucleated cells
- B.
Nucleated cells
- C.
Thrombocytes
- D.
Erythrocytes
- A.
Q56 · Pathology & Genetics · Clinical Pathology
What is the normal Hemoglobin (Hb) range for cord blood?
- A.
11-13 g/dL
- B.
16-17.5 g/dL
- C.
12-14 g/dL
- D.
18-22 g/dL
- A.
Q57 · General Knowledge · Indian geography
Which Indian state is the largest producer of tea?
- A.
Kerala
- B.
West Bengal
- C.
Assam
- D.
Karnataka
- A.
Q58 · General Knowledge · Miscellaneous
Large-scale storage of biological materials for research is called a:
- A.
Bio-mall
- B.
Biobank
- C.
Biosphere
- D.
Biome
- A.
Q59 · Nursing Education · Implementation
An instrument used in labs to mix liquids using a rotating magnetic field is a:
- A.
Centrifuge
- B.
Magnetic stirrer
- C.
Incubator
- D.
Autoclave
- A.
Q60 · General Knowledge · Indian history
The Dandi March was led by:
- A.
Jawaharlal Nehru
- B.
Mahatma Gandhi
- C.
Sardar Patel
- D.
Subhash Chandra Bose
- A.
Q61 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · General Characteristics of Microbes
What is the typical shape of a bacteriophage?
- A.
Spherical
- B.
Rod-shaped
- C.
Tadpole
- D.
Spiral
- A.
Q62 · Pathology & Genetics · Genetics
Sickle cell disease is characterized by which hemoglobin genotype?
- A.
HbA + HbS
- B.
HbS + HbS
- C.
HbA + HbF
- D.
HbC + HbS
- A.
Q63 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Which organism produces an enterotoxin that causes common food poisoning?
- A.
Streptococcus
- B.
Staphylococcus
- C.
E. coli
- D.
Salmonella
- A.
Q64 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Vitamins & Minerals
Urine copper and ceruloplasmin tests are diagnostic for which condition?
- A.
Alzheimer's disease
- B.
Wilson disease
- C.
Cushing's syndrome
- D.
Addison's disease
- A.
Q65 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Vitamins
Which of the following is an antioxidant vitamin?
- A.
Vitamin K
- B.
Vitamin E
- C.
Vitamin D
- D.
Vitamin B12
- A.
Q66 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Vitamins
Rickets is caused by a deficiency of which nutrient?
- A.
Protein
- B.
Vitamin
- C.
Carbohydrate
- D.
Fat
- A.
Q67 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · National Nutritional Program and Role
Which micronutrient is mandatory for fortification in table salt?
- A.
Iron
- B.
Iodine
- C.
Calcium
- D.
Magnesium
- A.
Q68 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Clinical Enzymology
Which type of enzymes are found within lysosomes?
- A.
Phospholipases
- B.
Oxidoreductases
- C.
Isomerases
- D.
Ligases
- A.
Q69 · Nursing Foundations · Diagnostic testing
The term 'Accuracy' in a lab setting refers to:
- A.
Closeness to the true value
- B.
Closeness of repeated measurements
- C.
The speed of the analyzer
- D.
The cost of the reagent
- A.
Q70 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Lipids
Omega-9 is a type of:
- A.
Protein
- B.
Carbohydrate
- C.
Fat
- D.
Vitamin
- A.
Q71 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Immunity
Antigen receptors are present on which cells?
- A.
T cells only
- B.
B cells only
- C.
Both T and B cells
- D.
Red blood cells
- A.
Q72 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Musculoskeletal Function
Synovial fluid is found in which part of the human body?
- A.
Cranial cavity
- B.
Pleural space
- C.
Joints
- D.
Peritoneal cavity
- A.
Q73 · English · Grammar
Ensuring the subject and verb match in number is called:
- A.
Tense consistency
- B.
Subject-verb agreement
- C.
Prepositional logic
- D.
Adverbial placement
- A.
Q74 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Therapeutic Diet
Which anticoagulant is used in the tube for coagulation testing?
- A.
EDTA
- B.
Heparin
- C.
Citrate
- D.
Oxalate
- A.
Q75 · Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics · Average
What is the sum of the first five multiples of 12?
- A.
60
- B.
120
- C.
180
- D.
240
- A.
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Q76 · English · Miscellaneous
A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison without using 'like' or 'as' is a:
- A.
Simile
- B.
Metaphor
- C.
Hyperbole
- D.
Personification
- A.
Q77 · General Knowledge · Indian history
In which year was the East India Company established?
- A.
1550
- B.
1600
- C.
1757
- D.
1857
- A.
Q78 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · General Characteristics of Microbes
Bacteria that are majorly found in the human body without causing harm are known as:
- A.
Pathogens
- B.
Parasites
- C.
Commensals
- D.
Saprophytes
- A.
Q79 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management
A patient is planned for elective colon surgery. What is the ideal timing for administration of prophylactic parenteral antibiotics?
- A.
30 minutes before surgery
- B.
2 hours before surgery
- C.
4 hours before surgery
- D.
1 hour before skin incision
- A.
Q80 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Amoebic dysentery is caused by which organism?
- A.
Plasmodium vivax
- B.
Entamoeba histolytica
- C.
Giardia lamblia
- D.
Escherichia coli
- A.
Q81 · General Knowledge · Indian history
The Rani of Jhansi Regiment (INA) was led by:
- A.
Sarojini Naidu
- B.
Lakshmi Sehgal
- C.
Aruna Asaf Ali
- D.
Annie Besant
- A.
Q82 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Tools and Methods of Data Collection
Highest reproducibility in laboratory results indicates:
- A.
High cost
- B.
Maximum accuracy
- C.
Low precision
- D.
High precision
- A.
Q83 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Carbohydrates
Pyruvate kinase deficiency is associated with which metabolic pathway?
- A.
Kreb's Cycle
- B.
Embden-Meyerhof pathway (EMP)
- C.
Pentose Phosphate Pathway
- D.
Gluconeogenesis
- A.
Q84 · Reasoning · Syllogism (Basic)
Logic: 'All squares are rectangles, some rectangles are parallelograms.' Therefore:
- A.
All parallelograms are squares.
- B.
Some squares might be parallelograms.
- C.
No square is a parallelogram.
- D.
All rectangles are squares.
- A.
Q85 · Pathology & Genetics · Clinical Pathology
Pappenheimer bodies consist of:
- A.
DNA
- B.
Iron
- C.
RNA
- D.
Lipids
- A.
Q86 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Proteins
How many ATP molecules are consumed in one turn of the Urea cycle?
- A.
2
- B.
3
- C.
4
- D.
1
- A.
Q87 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Miscellaneous
Which of the following is considered an antifungal cytokine?
- A.
IL-10
- B.
Interferon alpha
- C.
IL-6
- D.
TNF-beta
- A.
Q88 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Acid base Maintenance
The Hydroxyl ion (OH⁻) is characterized as a:
- A.
Weak acid
- B.
Strong base
- C.
Neutral molecule
- D.
Strong acid
- A.
Q89 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Examination of a Gynecological Patient
A cervical smear should be collected in a:
- A.
Plastic bag
- B.
Sterile screw-capped container
- C.
Heparinized tube
- D.
Formalin jar
- A.
Q90 · Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) · Information Systems in Healthcare
What is the full form of APTL?
- A.
Automatic Phlebotomy Tube Labelling system
- B.
Advanced Protein Testing Laboratory
- C.
Automated Peripheral Tissue Limiter
- D.
Annual Phlebotomy Technical License
- A.
Q91 · Reasoning · Analogy
If PAPER is related to WOOD, then what is the second part of the analogy?
- A.
Glass : Sand
- B.
Metal : Water
- C.
Plastic : Air
- D.
Cloth : Stone
- A.
Q92 · Pathology & Genetics · General Pathology
Which enzymes are released after tissue fixation?
- A.
Amylases
- B.
Cathepsins
- C.
Polymerases
- D.
Lipases
- A.
Q93 · Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics · Speed–distance–time
A person travels 30% of the distance at 85 kmph and the rest at 35 kmph. This is used to calculate:
- A.
Maximum speed
- B.
Average speed
- C.
Acceleration
- D.
Total time only
- A.
Q94 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Vitamins & Minerals
Intracellular iron sequestration is performed by:
- A.
Transferrin
- B.
Ferritin
- C.
Hemoglobin
- D.
Hemosiderin
- A.
Q95 · General Knowledge · Miscellaneous
How many hours did Sunita Williams walk in space?
- A.
40 hours 10 minutes
- B.
50 hours 40 minutes
- C.
30 hours 20 minutes
- D.
60 hours exactly
- A.
Q96 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
What is the most common cause of anemia?
- A.
High Vitamin C
- B.
Low iron levels
- C.
High protein intake
- D.
Genetic mutation only
- A.
Q97 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Nucleic acid & Nucleotides
What is the structural configuration of Transfer RNA (tRNA)?
- A.
Double stranded
- B.
Single stranded
- C.
Triple helix
- D.
Circular
- A.
Q98 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Clinical Enzymology
What does the acronym HPLC stand for?
- A.
High Pressure Liquid Case
- B.
High Performance Liquid Chromatography
- C.
High Proton Linear Cell
- D.
Highly Polar Liquid Chromatography
- A.
Q99 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Clinical Enzymology
Anodic stripping voltammetry is primarily used to analyze which of the following?
- A.
Amino acids
- B.
Heavy metals
- C.
Volatile organic compounds
- D.
Carbohydrates
- A.
Q100 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Biomedical Waste Management (BMW)
In the delivery room, the placenta should be discarded in which color-coded bag?
- A.
Yellow
- B.
Red
- C.
Blue
- D.
White
- A.