AIIMS Bhubaneswar Senior Nursing Officer 2019 question paper

AIIMS Nursing Officer · 2019 · 100 questions · 90 minutes · 0.33 mark deducted per wrong answer

Medical & Surgical Nursing 14
Nursing Foundations 11
Applied Microbiology & Infection control 11
Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) 11
Applied Physiology 9
Community Health Nursing 8
Obstetrics & Gynaecology 7
Applied Anatomy 6
Nursing Management & Leadership 6
Mental Health Nursing 3
General Knowledge 2
Biochemistry & Nutrition 2
Pathology & Genetics 2
Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) 2
Pharmacology 2
Applied Psychology 1
Applied Sociology 1
English 1
Applied Nutrition & Dietetics 1

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Q1 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
A client with C4 spinal cord injury is at greatest risk for?
1. A.
  Neurogenic shock
2. B.
  Respiratory compromise
3. C.
  Paralytic ileus
4. D.
  Stress ulcer
Answer and explanation
Q2 · General Knowledge · National Current Affairs
Who has been recently (March 2019) appointed as the Chairman of National Commission for Backward Classes?
1. A.
  Rahul Kumar
2. B.
  Bhagwan Lal Sahni
3. C.
  Sunil Bhandari
4. D.
  Vangala Eswaraih
Answer and explanation
Q3 · Community Health Nursing · National Health Programs
The WHO initiative 'Right to Sight' is named as?
1. A.
  Vision 2015
2. B.
  Vision 2020
3. C.
  Vision 2030
4. D.
  Vision 2025
Answer and explanation
Q4 · Applied Physiology · Sensory organs
Anosmia is?
1. A.
  Difficulty in swallowing
2. B.
  Lack of appetite
3. C.
  Inadequate absorption from the gut
4. D.
  Loss of sense of smell
Answer and explanation
Q5 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Menopause
The gold standard for the treatment of hot flushes is?
1. A.
  Oxytocin administration
2. B.
  Progesterone administration
3. C.
  Oestrogen administration
4. D.
  Serotonin administration
Answer and explanation
Q6 · Applied Physiology · General Physiology
In healthy individuals, plasma osmolality ranges from?
1. A.
  300-310 mOsm/kg of H2O
2. B.
  270-280 mOsm/kg of H2O
3. C.
  280-295 mOsm/kg of H2O
4. D.
  320-325 mOsm/kg of H2O
Answer and explanation
Q7 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Carbohydrates
The pathway through which a cell produces the maximum number of ATP molecules is?
1. A.
  Pentose phosphate pathway
2. B.
  Glycolysis
3. C.
  Lactic acid fermentation
4. D.
  TCA/Krebs cycle
Answer and explanation
Q8 · Nursing Foundations · Nursing Theories
Which of the following is a model based on an individual's relationship to stress, the reaction to it and reconstitution?
1. A.
  Parse's Human Becoming Theory
2. B.
  Universality Theory
3. C.
  Roy's Adaptation Model
4. D.
  Neuman's System Model
Answer and explanation
Q9 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Sensorineural Function
Which of the following is true regarding macular degeneration?
1. A.
  It is the central loss of vision
2. B.
  Wet macular degeneration is more common in this
3. C.
  Dry macular degeneration is less common in this
4. D.
  It affects the cornea of the eye
Answer and explanation
Q10 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Heme catabolism
1 gm of haemoglobin contains?
1. A.
  1.39 ml of oxygen
2. B.
  2.39 ml of oxygen
3. C.
  3.39 ml of oxygen
4. D.
  0.39 ml of oxygen
Answer and explanation
Q11 · Applied Physiology · General Physiology
The pH of arterial plasma in healthy individuals is?
1. A.
  7.5
2. B.
  7.6
3. C.
  7.4
4. D.
  7.2
Answer and explanation
Q12 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Abnormalities of the Puerperium
When the posterior bladder wall protrudes downwards through the anterior vaginal wall, it is known as:
1. A.
  Rectocoele
2. B.
  Pyocoele
3. C.
  Cystocoele
4. D.
  Bubonocoele
Answer and explanation
Q13 · Applied Anatomy · Reproductive System
Descent of the testes into the scrotum normally occurs?
1. A.
  After 7 months of life
2. B.
  Just after birth
3. C.
  Before birth
4. D.
  Before the 5th month of intrauterine life
Answer and explanation
Q14 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
The most common causative agent of rheumatic fever is?
1. A.
  Streptococcus pyogenes
2. B.
  Actinomyces viscosus
3. C.
  Listeria monocytogenes
4. D.
  Mycobacterium kansasii
Answer and explanation
Q15 · Nursing Foundations · History of Nursing & Nursing as a profession
Nursing was defined as 'the act of utilizing the environment of patients to assist them in their recovery' by?
1. A.
  Florence Nightingale
2. B.
  Virginia Henderson
3. C.
  Linda Richards
4. D.
  Mary Breckinridge
Answer and explanation
Q16 · Applied Physiology · Nervous System
Which of the following is NOT true about sleep?
1. A.
  It consists of REM and non-REM sleep.
2. B.
  Sleep cycles are controlled by the suprachiasmatic nucleus
3. C.
  Most growth hormones are produced during stages 3 and 4 of sleep
4. D.
  Dreams occur during Non-REM sleep.
Answer and explanation
Q17 · General Knowledge · Indian history
Who was the first ruler of Khilji Dynasty?
1. A.
  Ala-us-din Khilji
2. B.
  Qutub-ud-din Mubarak Shah
3. C.
  Jala-ud-din Khilji
4. D.
  Malik Kafur
Answer and explanation
Q18 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
Which of the following is a bronchopulmonary disease caused by the inhalation of fibrous residue of sugarcane?
1. A.
  Silicosis
2. B.
  Asbestosis
3. C.
  Byssinosis
4. D.
  Bagassosis
Answer and explanation
Q19 · Mental Health Nursing · Treatment modalities and therapies used in mental disorders
______ is a family therapy approach that focuses on both the biological and the psychosocial components of a problem?
1. A.
  Integrative approach
2. B.
  Bowen approach
3. C.
  Psychoanalytic approach
4. D.
  Structural approach
Answer and explanation
Q20 · Pathology & Genetics · Systemic Pathology
An example of type IV hypersensitivity is?
1. A.
  Arthus reaction
2. B.
  Tuberculin-type reaction
3. C.
  Atopy
4. D.
  Anaphylactic reaction
Answer and explanation
Q21 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Immunity
The major class of immunoglobulin present in human serum is?
1. A.
  IgA
2. B.
  IgM
3. C.
  IgE
4. D.
  IgG
Answer and explanation
Q22 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · General Characteristics of Microbes
In laboratory cultures, most human pathogens grow best at?
1. A.
  30 to 37°C
2. B.
  15 to 20°C
3. C.
  38 to 50°C
4. D.
  20 to 30°C
Answer and explanation
Q23 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Sensorineural Function
Age-related hearing loss is known as?
1. A.
  Otosclerosis
2. B.
  Otitis media
3. C.
  Presbycusis
4. D.
  Presbyopia
Answer and explanation
Q24 · Applied Psychology · Personality
Individuals who do NOT make decisions until they are aware of all the facts pertaining to a certain situation are called?
1. A.
  Introvert
2. B.
  Open minded
3. C.
  Extrovert
4. D.
  Judgmental
Answer and explanation
Q25 · Community Health Nursing · Epidemiology of Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases & Conditions
Which of the following will NOT be observed in a client with a right hemispheric stroke?
1. A.
  Impulse control difficulty
2. B.
  Loss of depth perception
3. C.
  Right hemiplegia
4. D.
  Lack of awareness
Answer and explanation
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Q26 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
Which of the following is NOT a triggering factor for seizures and epilepsies?
1. A.
  Acute alcohol ingestion
2. B.
  Exposure to flashing lights
3. C.
  Hyperventilation
4. D.
  Decreased physical activity
Answer and explanation
Q27 · Applied Anatomy · Digestive System
The largest gland in the body is?
1. A.
  The pancreas
2. B.
  The liver
3. C.
  The kidney
4. D.
  The spleen
Answer and explanation
Q28 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
Which of the following is NOT a nursing intervention to maintain the temperature of a newborn?
1. A.
  Dry the newborn immediately after birth
2. B.
  Wrap the newborn in warmed blankets
3. C.
  Use a warmed cloth of weighing the unclothed newborn
4. D.
  Place the newborn near draughts or air vents
Answer and explanation
Q29 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
Which of the following is NOT a normal skin variation of newborns?
1. A.
  Vernix caseosa
2. B.
  Bruises
3. C.
  Nevus vasculosus
4. D.
  Stork bites
Answer and explanation
Q30 · Applied Physiology · Reproductive system
In male individuals, testosterone is normally produced by?
1. A.
  The Sertoli cells
2. B.
  The interstitial cells of Leydig
3. C.
  The vas deferens
4. D.
  The epididymis
Answer and explanation
Q31 · Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) · Introduction to computer applications
What is the value of the following MS Excel formula? =SUM(3,16/4/2,-4)
1. A.
  7
2. B.
  6
3. C.
  1
4. D.
  0
Answer and explanation
Q32 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
Which of the following is NOT a sign of respiratory distress in a newborn?
1. A.
  Cyanosis
2. B.
  Expiratory grunting
3. C.
  Sternal retractions
4. D.
  Respiratory rate varying according to the newborn's activity
Answer and explanation
Q33 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management Process
Which of the following is INCORRECT about SWOT analysis for decision making?
1. A.
  S is for strengths.
2. B.
  W is for weaknesses.
3. C.
  O is for opportunities
4. D.
  T is for time
Answer and explanation
Q34 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
Which of the following is an autoimmune disease?
1. A.
  Diabetes
2. B.
  Myasthenia gravis
3. C.
  Parkinson's disease
4. D.
  Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Answer and explanation
Q35 · Applied Physiology · Nervous System
Which of the following is a substance that decreases pain transmission and causes an inflammatory response?
1. A.
  Substance P
2. B.
  Endorphin
3. C.
  Prostaglandin
4. D.
  Histamine
Answer and explanation
Q36 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
Which of the following is NOT true regarding meconium aspiration syndrome?
1. A.
  It is a common cause of respiratory distress
2. B.
  It occurs when a newborn inhales particulate meconium mixed with amniotic fluid in utero
3. C.
  It does not progress to persistent pulmonary hypertension in severe cases
4. D.
  Chest X-ray shows fluffy infiltrates with areas of atelectasis
Answer and explanation
Q37 · Nursing Foundations · Vital Signs
Which of the following CANNOT cause a false pulse oximetry reading in a patient with respiratory distress?
1. A.
  Inadequate peripheral circulation
2. B.
  Oedema
3. C.
  Hyperthermia
4. D.
  Nail polish
Answer and explanation
Q38 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Placenta and Fetal Membranes
The umbilical cord at term contains?
1. A.
  Two arteries and two veins
2. B.
  Two veins and one artery
3. C.
  Two arteries and one vein
4. D.
  One artery and one vein
Answer and explanation
Q39 · Community Health Nursing · Demography, Surveillance and Interpretation of Data
Sex ratio is defined as?
1. A.
  The number of female individuals for every 1000 male individuals
2. B.
  The number of male individuals for every 1000 female individuals
3. C.
  The number of female individuals for every 100 male individuals
4. D.
  The number of male individuals for every 100 female individuals
Answer and explanation
Q40 · Nursing Foundations · Introduction to Health & Illness
Which of the following is NOT a feature of a healthy mouth?
1. A.
  Dry and rough lips
2. B.
  Pink and moist mouth
3. C.
  Teeth free of debris
4. D.
  Adequate salivation
Answer and explanation
Q41 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Isolation Precautions and Use of Personal Protective Equipment
Which of the following is NOT true about universal precautions in health care system?
1. A.
  Reducing level of contact with blood and body fluids
2. B.
  Maintaining confidentiality of known carriers
3. C.
  Aiming at reducing cross-infection
4. D.
  Assuming that all blood and body fluids are safe
Answer and explanation
Q42 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
The neonatal period is defined as?
1. A.
  The first 7 days of life
2. B.
  The first 28 days of life
3. C.
  The first days of life
4. D.
  From 1 month to 1 year of life
Answer and explanation
Q43 · Nursing Foundations · Comfort, Rest & Sleep & Pain
Which of the following is a type of pain that is protective, temporary and usually self-limiting and resolves with tissue healing?
1. A.
  Acute pain
2. B.
  Chronic pain
3. C.
  Nociceptive
4. D.
  Neuropathic pain
Answer and explanation
Q44 · Community Health Nursing · Concepts of Community Health and Community Health Nursing
Fortification of food with specific nutrients, such as salt with iodine, is an example of?
1. A.
  Secondary prevention
2. B.
  Primary prevention
3. C.
  Primordial prevention
4. D.
  Tertiary prevention
Answer and explanation
Q45 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management Basics Applied to Nursing
Max Weber is known for the development of the theory of?
1. A.
  Transformational Leadership
2. B.
  Bureaucratic Management
3. C.
  Humanistic Management
4. D.
  Scientific Management
Answer and explanation
Q46 · Nursing Foundations · History of Nursing & Nursing as a profession
Which of the following is NOT a value essential for a professional nurse as per the American Association of Clinical Nurses?
1. A.
  Human dignity
2. B.
  Dependence
3. C.
  Social justice
4. D.
  Integrity
Answer and explanation
Q47 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
Which of the following is NOT a physical assessment finding in Parkinson's disease?
1. A.
  Absence of cognitive impairment
2. B.
  Mask-like expression
3. C.
  Dysarthria
4. D.
  Pill rolling tremors of the fingers
Answer and explanation
Q48 · Community Health Nursing · Respiratory Infections
Smallpox was officially declared eradicated by the WHO in the World?
1. A.
  1978
2. B.
  1977
3. C.
  1982
4. D.
  1980
Answer and explanation
Q49 · Mental Health Nursing · Schizophrenia
In schizophrenia, gradual subtle behavioral changes occur in?
1. A.
  The premorbid phase
2. B.
  The prodromal phase
3. C.
  The onset phase
4. D.
  The progressive phase
Answer and explanation
Q50 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Sensorineural Function
An aged client with diabetes mellitus complaining of painless peripheral loss of vision is at risk for?
1. A.
  Cataract
2. B.
  Uveitis
3. C.
  Angle-closure glaucoma
4. D.
  Open-angle glaucoma
Answer and explanation
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Q51 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Miscellaneous
Which of the following is INCORRECT with regard to bathing a baby or child?
1. A.
  It involves topping and tailing
2. B.
  It is usually undertaken with bath toys
3. C.
  It does not have a calming effect on the babies
4. D.
  It offers an ideal opportunity for activities other than for their hygienic needs
Answer and explanation
Q52 · Nursing Foundations · Communication & Nurse-Patient Relationship
Choose the most therapeutic response to Mr. Shyam's question: 'Am I going to die?'
1. A.
  We all are going to die one day.
2. B.
  What has your doctor told you?
3. C.
  You really don't want to talk about death, do you?
4. D.
  Would you like to talk about your condition and prognosis?
Answer and explanation
Q53 · Applied Physiology · Musculoskeletal system
The largest synovial joint in the body is?
1. A.
  The knee joint
2. B.
  The shoulder joint
3. C.
  The ankle joint
4. D.
  The wrist joint
Answer and explanation
Q54 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
A food item commonly associated with Bacillus cereus food poisoning is?
1. A.
  Honey
2. B.
  Green beans
3. C.
  Baked potato
4. D.
  Fried rice
Answer and explanation
Q55 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
Capnography is monitoring the partial pressure of?
1. A.
  Carbon monoxide during expiration
2. B.
  Nitrogen during expiration
3. C.
  Oxygen during expiration
4. D.
  Carbon dioxide during expiration
Answer and explanation
Q56 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
Small-for-gestational-age and large-for-gestational-age infants have polycythaemia because of?
1. A.
  Hypocalcaemia
2. B.
  Hypoglycaemia
3. C.
  Hypoxia
4. D.
  Hypothermia
Answer and explanation
Q57 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Fetal Skull and Maternal Pelvis
The type of pelvis most suited for delivery is?
1. A.
  Platypelloid
2. B.
  Gynaecoid
3. C.
  Anthropoid
4. D.
  Android
Answer and explanation
Q58 · Pathology & Genetics · Systemic Pathology
In HIV, the virus cannot be transmitted by?
1. A.
  Shaking hands
2. B.
  Blood transfusion
3. C.
  Sexual intercourse
4. D.
  Sharing of needles
Answer and explanation
Q59 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
Which of the following is NOT a common problem of infants born to diabetic mothers?
1. A.
  Hyperglycaemia
2. B.
  Hypocalcaemia
3. C.
  Polycythaemia
4. D.
  Macrosomia
Answer and explanation
Q60 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
A newborn's temperature, on an average, ranges from?
1. A.
  33.5 to 37.5°C
2. B.
  34.5 to 35.5°C
3. C.
  38.5 to 39.5°C
4. D.
  36.5 to 37.5°C
Answer and explanation
Q61 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Normal Growth and its Disorders
Which of the following is NOT true regarding the birth weight of a newborn?
1. A.
  Birth weight less than 5% of normal on the day of birth requires further investigation
2. B.
  Typical birth weight of newborn is between 2.7 kgs 4.0 kgs
3. C.
  Newborn lose 10% of their birth weight by 3-4 days of age
4. D.
  Newborns gain the lost birth weight by 10th day of life
Answer and explanation
Q62 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Infections of the Individual Pelvic Organs
Which of the following is NOT a common cause for vaginitis?
1. A.
  Salmonella
2. B.
  Trichomonas
3. C.
  Candida
4. D.
  Gardnerella
Answer and explanation
Q63 · Nursing Foundations · History of Nursing & Nursing as a profession
Which of the following is true regarding deontology?
1. A.
  It focuses on the consequences of actions
2. B.
  It encompasses natural law
3. C.
  It incorporates dutiful actions of an individual
4. D.
  It is also known as formalism
Answer and explanation
Q64 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
A lack of oxygen in blood is called?
1. A.
  Stridor
2. B.
  Hypoxaemia
3. C.
  Hypercapnia
4. D.
  Orthopnoea
Answer and explanation
Q65 · Nursing Foundations · History of Nursing & Nursing as a profession
Which of the following is NOT an ethical principle?
1. A.
  Autonomy
2. B.
  Efficiency
3. C.
  Accountability
4. D.
  Veracity
Answer and explanation
Q66 · Mental Health Nursing · Treatment modalities and therapies used in mental disorders
Which of the following is NOT true regarding Brief Cognitive Therapy?
1. A.
  It puts greater emphasis on the cause of the problem
2. B.
  It uses here-and-now approach
3. C.
  It uses goal-oriented approach
4. D.
  It uses time-limited approach
Answer and explanation
Q67 · Applied Anatomy · Endocrine System
Thyroxine is secreted by?
1. A.
  The thyroid gland
2. B.
  The thymus
3. C.
  The pituitary gland
4. D.
  The hypothalamus
Answer and explanation
Q68 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Amoebiasis is caused by?
1. A.
  Entamoeba histolytica
2. B.
  Toxoplasma gondii
3. C.
  Leishmania donovani
4. D.
  Trypanosoma cruzi
Answer and explanation
Q69 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Miscellaneous
Which of the following is NOT a broad mechanism that mediates efficient movement of DNA between cells?
1. A.
  Transduction
2. B.
  Mutation
3. C.
  Transformation
4. D.
  Conjugation
Answer and explanation
Q70 · Community Health Nursing · Environmental Science, Environmental Health, and Sanitation
The optimum fluoride concentration in drinking water in India is recommended to be?
1. A.
  1-2 ppm
2. B.
  3-5 ppm
3. C.
  0.5-1 ppm
4. D.
  0.1-0.2 ppm
Answer and explanation
Q71 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Which of the following is true about positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP)?
1. A.
  It reduces venous return.
2. B.
  It improves alveolar gas exchange.
3. C.
  It prevents alveolar collapse
4. D.
  It decreases mean airway pressure
Answer and explanation
Q72 · Community Health Nursing · Health Care Planning and Organization of Health Care at various levels
The Rural Health Scheme was based on the recommendation of which committee?
1. A.
  Shrivastava Committee
2. B.
  Chadha Committee
3. C.
  Kartar Singh Committee
4. D.
  Jungalwalla Committee
Answer and explanation
Q73 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Measles is caused by?
1. A.
  Nipah virus
2. B.
  Rubeola virus
3. C.
  Hendra virus
4. D.
  Pneumovirus
Answer and explanation
Q74 · Applied Sociology · Family and Marriage
In Duvall's eight development stages of a family life cycle, couples come under?
1. A.
  Stage 1
2. B.
  Stage 7
3. C.
  Stage 8
4. D.
  Stage 5
Answer and explanation
Q75 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Dysmenorrhea and Other Disorders of Menstrual Cycles
Dysmenorrhea is?
1. A.
  Painful menstruation
2. B.
  Increased frequency of menstruation
3. C.
  Increased menses during reproductive period
4. D.
  The absence of menses during reproductive period
Answer and explanation
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Q76 · Nursing Foundations · Loss, Death & Grief
The type of loss in which the client is aware that a loss will occur is known as?
1. A.
  Anticipatory loss
2. B.
  Observable loss
3. C.
  Actual loss
4. D.
  Perceived loss
Answer and explanation
Q77 · English · Vocabulary
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word? FEROCIOUS
1. A.
  Furious
2. B.
  Calm
3. C.
  Fierce
4. D.
  Frightened
Answer and explanation
Q78 · Applied Physiology · Blood
Antibodies are produced by?
1. A.
  NK cells
2. B.
  Neutrophils
3. C.
  T lymphocytes
4. D.
  B lymphocytes
Answer and explanation
Q79 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Immunity
Which of the following does NOT contribute to the functions of innate immunity?
1. A.
  Epithelial layer of the body surface
2. B.
  Peptide defensin
3. C.
  Granulocytes
4. D.
  Mucus from the epithelium of the respiratory tract
Answer and explanation
Q80 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Dysmenorrhea and Other Disorders of Menstrual Cycles
Which of the following is NOT true about pre-menstrual syndrome?
1. A.
  It occurs during the last half of menstrual cycle
2. B.
  It resolves with the onset of menstruation
3. C.
  It occurs during the luteal phase
4. D.
  It resolves with the onset of ovulation
Answer and explanation
Q81 · Applied Anatomy · Circulatory & Lymphatic System
The main arterial stem of the upper limb is?
1. A.
  The femoral artery
2. B.
  The basilar artery
3. C.
  The carotid artery
4. D.
  The axillary artery
Answer and explanation
Q82 · Applied Anatomy · Nervous System
Foot drop is caused by an injury to?
1. A.
  The tibia nerve
2. B.
  The common peroneal nerve
3. C.
  The obturator nerve
4. D.
  The sciatic nerve
Answer and explanation
Q83 · Nursing Foundations · Health Assessment
The type of assessment that includes data related to a client's biological, psychological, cultural, spiritual and social needs is called?
1. A.
  Behavioral assessment
2. B.
  Screening assessment
3. C.
  Comprehensive assessment
4. D.
  Focused assessment
Answer and explanation
Q84 · Applied Anatomy · Nervous System
Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by the compression of?
1. A.
  The median nerve
2. B.
  The radial nerve
3. C.
  The ulnar nerve
4. D.
  The femoral nerve
Answer and explanation
Q85 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management Basics Applied to Nursing
Who is known as the Father of Scientific Management?
1. A.
  Max Weber
2. B.
  Henri Fayol
3. C.
  Frederick Winslow Taylor
4. D.
  Elton Mayo
Answer and explanation
Q86 · Community Health Nursing · Intestinal Infections
Which hepatitis is often seen as outbreaks in camps and institutions?
1. A.
  Hepatitis A
2. B.
  Hepatitis C
3. C.
  Hepatitis D
4. D.
  Hepatitis B
Answer and explanation
Q87 · Applied Physiology · Reproductive system
Ovulation usually occurs in a 28-day cycle on?
1. A.
  The 14th day
2. B.
  The 12th day
3. C.
  The 16th day
4. D.
  The 20th day
Answer and explanation
Q88 · Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) · Principles of Health Informatics
Which of the following is NOT true about nursing informatics?
1. A.
  It is not a multidisciplinary science practice
2. B.
  It is specific to nursing and nursing practice
3. C.
  Graves and Corcoran provided the first definition
4. D.
  It is not to be equated with the generic term informatics
Answer and explanation
Q89 · Pharmacology · Drugs Acting on Central Nervous System
Withdrawal symptoms do NOT usually occur in case of which of the following medications?
1. A.
  Monoamine oxidase inhibitors
2. B.
  Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
3. C.
  Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
4. D.
  Tetracyclic anti-depressants
Answer and explanation
Q90 · Pharmacology · Drugs Acting on Central Nervous System
Which of the following is NOT an adverse effect of morphine?
1. A.
  Euphoria
2. B.
  Respiratory stimulation
3. C.
  Nausea
4. D.
  Histamine release
Answer and explanation
Q91 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
Which of the following is NOT an early expected finding in the assessment of a client having increased intracranial pressure?
1. A.
  Unequal pupils
2. B.
  Altered consciousness
3. C.
  Irritability
4. D.
  Headache
Answer and explanation
Q92 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management Basics Applied to Nursing
Which of the following theories addresses the importance of change within organizations?
1. A.
  Neoclassical Theory
2. B.
  Classical Theory
3. C.
  Systems Theory
4. D.
  Chaos Theory
Answer and explanation
Q93 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Immunity
Which of the following is NOT a type of vaccine?
1. A.
  Killed
2. B.
  Toxoid
3. C.
  Steroid
4. D.
  Live
Answer and explanation
Q94 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
The microorganism closely associated with dental caries is?
1. A.
  Corynebacter species
2. B.
  Urea plasma species
3. C.
  Candida albicans
4. D.
  Streptococcus mutans
Answer and explanation
Q95 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Sensorineural Function
Which of the following is an unexpected finding during an otoscopic examination of the ear?
1. A.
  Malleus visible behind the tympanic membrane
2. B.
  Pearl grey tympanic membrane
3. C.
  Flaky skin in the external canal near the tympanic membrane
4. D.
  Black cerumen occluding the tympanic membrane
Answer and explanation
Q96 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management Basics Applied to Nursing
The two-factor employee theory of motivation was given by?
1. A.
  Herzberg
2. B.
  Maslow
3. C.
  Alderfer
4. D.
  Vroom
Answer and explanation
Q97 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Carbohydrates
Adult basal metabolic rate decreases with an increase in?
1. A.
  Muscle mass
2. B.
  Fever
3. C.
  Body fat
4. D.
  Body surface area
Answer and explanation
Q98 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Which of the following is NOT a reason for Nosocomial infections in ICU patient?
1. A.
  Contact with other patients
2. B.
  Immunocompromised state of patient
3. C.
  Frequently subjecting to invasive procedures
4. D.
  Decreased length of stay in ICU
Answer and explanation
Q99 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Organisational Behaviour & Human Relations
The communication in which managers interact with managers, physicians and groups of people in other departments in the organization, who are NOT at the same level in the hierarchy as them is called?
1. A.
  Vertical communication
2. B.
  Horizontal communication
3. C.
  Diagonal communication
4. D.
  Upward communication
Answer and explanation
Q100 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
The normal newborn haemoglobin level is?
1. A.
  17-20 g/dl
2. B.
  12-14 g/dl
3. C.
  10-12 g/dl
4. D.
  20-25 g/dl
Answer and explanation

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