AIIMS Bhubaneswar Nursing Officer 2018 question paper

AIIMS Nursing Officer · 2018 · 100 questions · 90 minutes · 0.33 mark deducted per wrong answer

Medical & Surgical Nursing 16
Obstetrics & Gynaecology 13
Nursing Foundations 11
Applied Microbiology & Infection control 10
Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) 10
Community Health Nursing 6
Applied Anatomy 5
Mental Health Nursing 5
Applied Physiology 5
English 4
Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) 2
Nursing Research & Statistics 2
Pathology & Genetics 2
Reasoning 2
Nursing Management & Leadership 2
Applied Nutrition & Dietetics 2
Biochemistry & Nutrition 1
Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics 1
Pharmacology 1

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Q1 · Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) · Introduction to computer applications
In MS-Word, a large upper case letter at the beginning of a text block that has the depth of two or more lines of regular text is called?
1. A.
  Hyphen
2. B.
  Drop cap
3. C.
  Footnote
4. D.
  Superscript
Answer and explanation
Q2 · Nursing Foundations · Vital Signs
Fever is defined as temperature greater than?
1. A.
  36°C
2. B.
  38°C
3. C.
  37°C
4. D.
  35°C
Answer and explanation
Q3 · Nursing Foundations · Introduction to Health & Illness
The state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely absence of any disease, is called?
1. A.
  Health
2. B.
  Morbidity
3. C.
  Care
4. D.
  Wellness
Answer and explanation
Q4 · Applied Anatomy · Musculoskeletal System
Boxer's muscle is a/an?
1. A.
  Brachioradialis
2. B.
  Serratus anterior
3. C.
  Biceps brachii
4. D.
  Deltoid
Answer and explanation
Q5 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
In urea breath test exhaled breath is used to detect the presence of?
1. A.
  Escherichia coli
2. B.
  Streptococcus
3. C.
  Staphylococcus
4. D.
  Helicobacter pylori
Answer and explanation
Q6 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Distribution
All the following are features of severe dehydration EXCEPT?
1. A.
  Dry oral mucosa
2. B.
  Sunken fontanels
3. C.
  Alert mental status
4. D.
  Delayed capillary refill
Answer and explanation
Q7 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Disinfection and Sterilization
Sterilization of surgical equipment is done by?
1. A.
  Radiation
2. B.
  Autoclave
3. C.
  Formaldehyde
4. D.
  Seitz filter
Answer and explanation
Q8 · Community Health Nursing · Concepts of Community Health and Community Health Nursing
The agent-host-environment model of health and illness is based on the concept of?
1. A.
  Prognosis
2. B.
  Infectious disease
3. C.
  Rate of Exposure
4. D.
  Stage of illness
Answer and explanation
Q9 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Research Approaches and Designs
Examining cause and effect relationship between variables under highly controlled conditions is?
1. A.
  Correlational research
2. B.
  Quasi-experimental research
3. C.
  Descriptive research
4. D.
  Experimental research
Answer and explanation
Q10 · Pathology & Genetics · Systemic Pathology
Grafts exchanged between members of genetically unrelated animals of same species are called?
1. A.
  Xenograft
2. B.
  Allograft
3. C.
  Heterograft
4. D.
  Isograft
Answer and explanation
Q11 · Pathology & Genetics · Clinical Pathology
Activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) is prolonged in?
1. A.
  Bone marrow depression
2. B.
  Hemophilia
3. C.
  Thrombocytopenia
4. D.
  Thrombosis
Answer and explanation
Q12 · Reasoning · Analogy
Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first one. GJMN : BEHU :: NJML :?
1. A.
  IEHF
2. B.
  IEHG
3. C.
  ZEHG
4. D.
  HEGF
Answer and explanation
Q13 · Mental Health Nursing · Schizophrenia
Delusion is a disorder of?
1. A.
  Thought
2. B.
  Perception
3. C.
  Memory
4. D.
  Judgment
Answer and explanation
Q14 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
All the following are diagnostic tests for sepsis EXCEPT?
1. A.
  Blood culture
2. B.
  Complete blood count
3. C.
  Urine culture
4. D.
  Serum electrolyte
Answer and explanation
Q15 · English · Miscellaneous
Identify the misspelled word from the given options?
1. A.
  Unacceptable
2. B.
  Ilegible
3. C.
  Immaculate
4. D.
  Irreversible
Answer and explanation
Q16 · Nursing Foundations · Patient Education
The best method to teach a patient any skills, such as using inhaler, is by?
1. A.
  Demonstration
2. B.
  Lecture
3. C.
  Discussion
4. D.
  Panel session
Answer and explanation
Q17 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Which test is done for identifying the presence of occult blood in stool?
1. A.
  Orthotolidine test
2. B.
  Benzidine test
3. C.
  Fouchets test
4. D.
  Guaiac test
Answer and explanation
Q18 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Which commonest fungi cause otomycosis?
1. A.
  Candida
2. B.
  Mucor
3. C.
  Aspergillus
4. D.
  Rhizopus
Answer and explanation
Q19 · Community Health Nursing · Concepts of Community Health and Community Health Nursing
The level of care that includes medical therapy and surgical treatment is called?
1. A.
  Primordial level
2. B.
  Secondary level
3. C.
  Tertiary level
4. D.
  Primary level
Answer and explanation
Q20 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
Formed visual hallucinations are seen in the lesion of?
1. A.
  Temporal
2. B.
  Occipital
3. C.
  Parietal
4. D.
  Frontal
Answer and explanation
Q21 · Nursing Foundations · Comfort, Rest & Sleep & Pain
Visual analogue scale is most widely used to measure?
1. A.
  Depth of anaesthesia
2. B.
  Pain intensity
3. C.
  Sleep
4. D.
  Sedation
Answer and explanation
Q22 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Heme catabolism
In liver, Bilirubin is conjugated with?
1. A.
  Bile acids
2. B.
  Glutamic acid
3. C.
  Cholic acid
4. D.
  Glucuronic acid
Answer and explanation
Q23 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Childhood Malignancies
The most common form of childhood brain tumor is?
1. A.
  Medulloblastoma
2. B.
  Astrocytoma
3. C.
  Ependymoma
4. D.
  Glioma
Answer and explanation
Q24 · Nursing Foundations · History of Nursing & Nursing as a profession
Nursing education was established by?
1. A.
  Clara Barton
2. B.
  Lavinia Dock
3. C.
  Florence Nightingale
4. D.
  Lillian Wald
Answer and explanation
Q25 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Normal Growth and its Disorders
All the following are major problems affecting child growth and development EXCEPT?
1. A.
  Pneumonia
2. B.
  Common cold
3. C.
  Malnutrition
4. D.
  Measles
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Q26 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Endocrinology in Relation to Reproduction
Human chorionic gonadotropin is produced by?
1. A.
  Syncytiotrophoblast
2. B.
  Decidua
3. C.
  Yolk sac
4. D.
  Cytotrophoblast
Answer and explanation
Q27 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Korsakoff's syndrome is caused by deficiency of?
1. A.
  Iron
2. B.
  Riboflavin
3. C.
  Thiamine
4. D.
  Pyridoxine
Answer and explanation
Q28 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Sensorineural Function
Profound hearing loss is described as greater than?
1. A.
  60 dB
2. B.
  20 dB
3. C.
  40 dB
4. D.
  80 dB
Answer and explanation
Q29 · Nursing Foundations · History of Nursing & Nursing as a profession
All the following activities describe the process of valuing EXCEPT?
1. A.
  Pricing
2. B.
  Choosing
3. C.
  Acting
4. D.
  Modelling
Answer and explanation
Q30 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
All the following are causes of constipation EXCEPT?
1. A.
  Decreased fluid intake
2. B.
  Laxative abuse
3. C.
  Decreased gastrointestinal motility
4. D.
  Inadequate fibre intake
Answer and explanation
Q31 · Nursing Foundations · History of Nursing & Nursing as a profession
Which of the following action guiding theory explains that the rightness or wrongness of an action depends on the consequences of the action?
1. A.
  Deontologic
2. B.
  Utilitarian
3. C.
  Non-maleficence
4. D.
  Beneficence
Answer and explanation
Q32 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Disinfection and Sterilization
What are the values of temperature and time employed for autoclave in a routine bacteriological laboratory?
1. A.
  140°C for 25 minutes
2. B.
  132°C for 8 minutes
3. C.
  121°C for 30 minutes
4. D.
  110°C for 30 minutes
Answer and explanation
Q33 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Normal Growth and its Disorders
The average height of a newborn at birth is?
1. A.
  25-27 inches
2. B.
  30-32 inches
3. C.
  19-21 inches
4. D.
  28-30 inches
Answer and explanation
Q34 · Applied Physiology · Digestive system
The cells of gastric gland that secrete hydrochloric acid found in gastric juice are called?
1. A.
  Neck cells
2. B.
  Chief cells
3. C.
  Parietal cells
4. D.
  Mucous cells
Answer and explanation
Q35 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
Pinpoint pupil is a characteristic of?
1. A.
  Barbiturate poisoning
2. B.
  Pontine hemorrhage
3. C.
  Cocaine abuse
4. D.
  Glaucoma
Answer and explanation
Q36 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Miscellaneous
The time interval between the invasion by an infectious agent and the sign of disease is called?
1. A.
  Remission
2. B.
  Incubation
3. C.
  Exacerbation
4. D.
  Plateau
Answer and explanation
Q37 · Mental Health Nursing · Behavioural & Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence
Asperger's syndrome is a type of?
1. A.
  Depressive disorder
2. B.
  Schizophrenia
3. C.
  Autism Spectrum disorder
4. D.
  Anxiety
Answer and explanation
Q38 · Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) · eHealth: Patients and the Internet
Electronically transmitted clinical consultation and treatment that has improved the access to care is called?
1. A.
  E-health
2. B.
  Tele-health
3. C.
  Rural health
4. D.
  Remote care
Answer and explanation
Q39 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Normal Labor
All the following are signs of placental separation and descent EXCEPT?
1. A.
  Lengthening of cord
2. B.
  Shortening of cord
3. C.
  Small fresh blood loss
4. D.
  Fundus becoming rounder
Answer and explanation
Q40 · Nursing Foundations · Introduction to Health & Illness
Health-illness continuum and high level wellness models demonstrate?
1. A.
  Health as dynamic state
2. B.
  Illness as fixed point in time
3. C.
  Wellness as a passive state
4. D.
  Importance of family
Answer and explanation
Q41 · Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics · Miscellaneous
1. A.
  7
2. B.
  10
3. C.
  8
4. D.
  5
Answer and explanation
Q42 · Applied Physiology · Endocrine system
Oxytocin is secreted by?
1. A.
  Adrenal cortex
2. B.
  Anterior pituitary
3. C.
  Adrenal medulla
4. D.
  Posterior pituitary
Answer and explanation
Q43 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Disorders of Cardiovascular System
Which of the following is NOT a recognized diagnostic feature of Kawasaki disease?
1. A.
  Purulent conjunctivitis
2. B.
  Non-purulent (bilateral) conjunctivitis
3. C.
  Cervical lymphadenopathy
4. D.
  Fever lasting more than 5 days
Answer and explanation
Q44 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Among the following, the factor that contributes to pressure ulcer is?
1. A.
  Chronic disease
2. B.
  Malnutrition
3. C.
  Edema
4. D.
  Shearing forces
Answer and explanation
Q45 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Organisational Behaviour & Human Relations
All the following are conflict resolution strategies EXCEPT?
1. A.
  Smoothing
2. B.
  Avoiding
3. C.
  Resistance
4. D.
  Collaborating
Answer and explanation
Q46 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
All are features indicative of physiological jaundice of a newborn EXCEPT?
1. A.
  It appears after attaining 24 hours of age
2. B.
  It fades by 7th day of life
3. C.
  It peaks by 3rd day of life
4. D.
  It appears before attaining 24 hours of age
Answer and explanation
Q47 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
Epistaxis management includes the following actions EXCEPT?
1. A.
  Allowing the patient to sneeze
2. B.
  Keeping the patient in sitting position with the neck flexed
3. C.
  Applying pressure by pinching the nose
4. D.
  Applying ice over the nose
Answer and explanation
Q48 · Mental Health Nursing · Organic Brain Disorders
Best test for diagnosis of organic mental disorder is?
1. A.
  Thematic appreciation test
2. B.
  Sentence completion test
3. C.
  Rorschach test
4. D.
  Bender gestalt test
Answer and explanation
Q49 · Community Health Nursing · Environmental Science, Environmental Health, and Sanitation
The most satisfactory method of refuse disposal where suitable land is available is?
1. A.
  Burial
2. B.
  Controlled tipping
3. C.
  Dumping
4. D.
  Manure pit
Answer and explanation
Q50 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Characteristic feature of a zoonotic infection is?
1. A.
  Carbuncle
2. B.
  Vincent's angina
3. C.
  Malignant pustule
4. D.
  Swimming pool granuloma
Answer and explanation
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Q51 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
All the following reflexes are present at birth EXCEPT?
1. A.
  Parachute reflex
2. B.
  Sucking reflex
3. C.
  Moro reflex
4. D.
  Palmar grasp
Answer and explanation
Q52 · Community Health Nursing · Environmental Science, Environmental Health, and Sanitation
A freshly prepared ORS solution (Oral rehydration solution) should be used within?
1. A.
  6 hours
2. B.
  12 hours
3. C.
  48 hours
4. D.
  24 hours
Answer and explanation
Q53 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Infertility
Absence of living spermatozoa in semen is called?
1. A.
  Oligozoospermia
2. B.
  Oligospermia
3. C.
  Teratozoospermia
4. D.
  Azoospermia
Answer and explanation
Q54 · Nursing Foundations · Elimination needs
Kegel exercise is done to?
1. A.
  Prevent urinary infection
2. B.
  Promote fluid intake
3. C.
  Strengthening bladder muscle tone
4. D.
  Assist in toileting
Answer and explanation
Q55 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Normal Labor
All the following are features of true labour EXCEPT?
1. A.
  Uterine contraction always present
2. B.
  No show of labor symptoms
3. C.
  Os progressively dilated
4. D.
  Shortened cervix
Answer and explanation
Q56 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · General Characteristics of Microbes
Endotoxins produced by gram negative bacteria are usually?
1. A.
  Fatty acids
2. B.
  Proteins
3. C.
  Lecithin
4. D.
  Lipopolysaccharides
Answer and explanation
Q57 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
Which of the following is a warning sign for Appendicitis?
1. A.
  Lethargy
2. B.
  Listlessness
3. C.
  Rebound tenderness
4. D.
  Diarrhea
Answer and explanation
Q58 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Operative Obstetrics
Most common incision in episiotomy is?
1. A.
  Mediolateral
2. B.
  Lateral
3. C.
  Medial
4. D.
  Median
Answer and explanation
Q59 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Immunity
Cell mediated immunity is achieved by?
1. A.
  B cells
2. B.
  T cells
3. C.
  Eosinophils
4. D.
  Neutrophils
Answer and explanation
Q60 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Therapeutic Diet
Biochemical etiology of Alzheimer's disease relates to?
1. A.
  Acetylcholine
2. B.
  Epinephrine
3. C.
  Dopamine
4. D.
  Serotonin
Answer and explanation
Q61 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Disorders of Kidney and Urinary Tract
Child's participation in decision making process about health care is termed as?
1. A.
  Ethics
2. B.
  Collegiality
3. C.
  Assent
4. D.
  Advocacy
Answer and explanation
Q62 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Diagnosis of Pregnancy
Violet blue discoloration of vaginal membrane is?
1. A.
  Osiander's sign
2. B.
  Jacquemier's sign
3. C.
  Hegar's sign
4. D.
  Braxton hicks sign
Answer and explanation
Q63 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Immunity
Widal test belongs to which of the following types?
1. A.
  Agglutination test
2. B.
  Bacteriolysin
3. C.
  Precipitation test
4. D.
  Neutralisation
Answer and explanation
Q64 · Nursing Foundations · History of Nursing & Nursing as a profession
The most basic quality for culturally competent nursing care is?
1. A.
  Treating each person as an individual
2. B.
  Learning another language
3. C.
  Recognising the importance of family
4. D.
  Having significant information
Answer and explanation
Q65 · English · Vocabulary
From the given options, choose the correct synonym of Humane?
1. A.
  Compassionate
2. B.
  Superb
3. C.
  Cheerful
4. D.
  Merciless
Answer and explanation
Q66 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Induction of Labor
Partogram includes all salient features of labour EXCEPT?
1. A.
  Frequency of contraction
2. B.
  Fetal presentation
3. C.
  Pulse
4. D.
  Fetal heart rate
Answer and explanation
Q67 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Miscellaneous
Immune status in diphtheria can be tested by?
1. A.
  Fren's test
2. B.
  Schick test
3. C.
  Lepromin test
4. D.
  Dick test
Answer and explanation
Q68 · English · Vocabulary
Substitute the underlined set of words in the sentence given below with one word that fits in the context. After she spoke rudely to her mother, she was filled with a sense of guilt?
1. A.
  Reverence
2. B.
  Neglect
3. C.
  Remorse
4. D.
  Consciousness
Answer and explanation
Q69 · Applied Anatomy · Circulatory & Lymphatic System
The right free border of lesser omentum contains all the following structures EXCEPT?
1. A.
  Bile duct
2. B.
  Portal vein
3. C.
  Hepatic artery
4. D.
  Inferior vena cava
Answer and explanation
Q70 · Mental Health Nursing · Schizophrenia
Perception without stimulus is called as?
1. A.
  Delirium
2. B.
  Hallucination
3. C.
  Delusion
4. D.
  Illusion
Answer and explanation
Q71 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Marked inflammation of the gums is called as?
1. A.
  Caries
2. B.
  Glossitis
3. C.
  Cheilosis
4. D.
  Periodontitis
Answer and explanation
Q72 · Community Health Nursing · Epidemiology – Epidemiological Approaches and Processes
All the following are biological risk factors for altered family health EXCEPT?
1. A.
  Mental retardation
2. B.
  Genetic predisposition to diseases
3. C.
  Air pollution
4. D.
  Birth defects
Answer and explanation
Q73 · Applied Physiology · Respiratory system
The most powerful stimulus for respiratory centre is?
1. A.
  Increased pH of blood
2. B.
  Carbon dioxide excess
3. C.
  Oxygen lack
4. D.
  Oxygen excess
Answer and explanation
Q74 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Menstruation
The basal body temperature rises after ovulation due to?
1. A.
  Progesterone
2. B.
  Inhibin
3. C.
  Oestrogen
4. D.
  Relaxin
Answer and explanation
Q75 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Fetal Skull and Maternal Pelvis
The relationship of the fetal head and limbs to its trunk is called?
1. A.
  Lie
2. B.
  Denominator
3. C.
  Attitude
4. D.
  Presentation
Answer and explanation
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Q76 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy
All the following are characteristics of pre-eclampsia EXCEPT?
1. A.
  Proteinuria
2. B.
  Hypertension
3. C.
  Vomiting
4. D.
  Edema
Answer and explanation
Q77 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Development
Stranger anxiety develops by the age of?
1. A.
  6 months after birth
2. B.
  Birth
3. C.
  8 months after birth
4. D.
  3 months after birth
Answer and explanation
Q78 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Injuries to the Birth Canal
Posterior perineal trauma involving anal sphincter falls under?
1. A.
  3rd tear
2. B.
  4th tear
3. C.
  2nd tear
4. D.
  1st tear
Answer and explanation
Q79 · Applied Anatomy · Musculoskeletal System
Winging of scapula is caused due to injury to which of the following parts?
1. A.
  Thoracodorsal nerve
2. B.
  Long thoracic nerve of Bell
3. C.
  Ulnar nerve
4. D.
  Dorsal scapular nerve
Answer and explanation
Q80 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Minerals
All the following are foods rich in iron EXCEPT?
1. A.
  Fish
2. B.
  Milk
3. C.
  Spinach
4. D.
  Liver
Answer and explanation
Q81 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Research Approaches and Designs
All the following are qualitative research methods EXCEPT?
1. A.
  Correlation
2. B.
  Phenomenology
3. C.
  Ethnography
4. D.
  Grounded theory
Answer and explanation
Q82 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
All the following are major Jones criteria for rheumatic fever EXCEPT?
1. A.
  Erythema marginatum
2. B.
  Fever
3. C.
  Migratory polyarthritis
4. D.
  Carditis
Answer and explanation
Q83 · Community Health Nursing · Demography, Surveillance and Interpretation of Data
General fertility rate refers to?
1. A.
  No of live births per 1,000 females in reproductive age group
2. B.
  No. of live births per 1,000 pregnancies
3. C.
  No. of live births per 1,000 population
4. D.
  No. of live births per 1,000 female population
Answer and explanation
Q84 · Applied Physiology · Musculoskeletal system
The exercise that involves muscle contraction with resistance is called?
1. A.
  Isokinetic exercise
2. B.
  Aerobic exercise
3. C.
  Isotonic exercise
4. D.
  Isometric exercise
Answer and explanation
Q85 · English · Vocabulary
From the given options, choose the appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the sentence given below. (Keep in mind the context). That four-bedroom flat has cost me an arm and a leg. I am not sure how I'll repay my debts?
1. A.
  To create an embarrassing situation
2. B.
  To be a source of injury
3. C.
  To make someone lose his/her friends
4. D.
  To be very expensive
Answer and explanation
Q86 · Applied Anatomy · Nervous System
Medial geniculate bodies form a part of?
1. A.
  Visual pathway
2. B.
  Motor system
3. C.
  Limbic system
4. D.
  Auditory system
Answer and explanation
Q87 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Musculoskeletal Function
The condition characterized by low bone mineral density is called?
1. A.
  Osteopenia
2. B.
  Osteosis
3. C.
  Osteoblastoma
4. D.
  Osteomyelitis
Answer and explanation
Q88 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Other Acute Problems
When a patient experiences difficulty in breathing, the most appropriate position to place him/her in is?
1. A.
  Sim's position
2. B.
  Dorsal recumbent position
3. C.
  Fowler's position
4. D.
  Lateral position
Answer and explanation
Q89 · Nursing Foundations · History of Nursing & Nursing as a profession
The phenomenon of a nurse respecting a patient's rights to make decisions about his/her health care is called?
1. A.
  Human dignity
2. B.
  Autonomy
3. C.
  Integrity
4. D.
  Altruism
Answer and explanation
Q90 · Applied Anatomy · Digestive System
Islets of Langerhans are rich in which part of pancreas?
1. A.
  Body
2. B.
  Head
3. C.
  Tail
4. D.
  Neck
Answer and explanation
Q91 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Disorders of Respiratory System
Primary apnea lasts for how many seconds in newborn infants?
1. A.
  10 seconds
2. B.
  30 seconds
3. C.
  20 seconds
4. D.
  5 seconds
Answer and explanation
Q92 · Reasoning · Coding-Decoding
In a coding system, 'TERM' is written as 'EAFZ' and 'SLACK' as 'GBDIR". How can 'LEAST' be written in this coding system?
1. A.
  BRIDE
2. B.
  BADGE
3. C.
  BARGE
4. D.
  BAIZE
Answer and explanation
Q93 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Fundamentals of Reproduction
After fertilization, implantation bleeding usually occurs after approximately how many days?
1. A.
  6-12 days
2. B.
  20-28 days
3. C.
  14-18 days
4. D.
  2-4 days
Answer and explanation
Q94 · Applied Physiology · Circulatory & Lymphatic system
Peripheral resistance depends on?
1. A.
  Stroke volume
2. B.
  Degree of contraction of veins
3. C.
  Diameter of arterioles
4. D.
  Blood volume
Answer and explanation
Q95 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Sensorineural Function
In Weber's test, lateralization of sound to diseased ear indicates?
1. A.
  Sensorineural deafness
2. B.
  Tympanic deafness
3. C.
  Conductive deafness
4. D.
  Combination of both Sensorineural deafness and Conductive deafness
Answer and explanation
Q96 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
A 3-hour-old newborn is found to have a blood glucose level of 38 mg/dL on routine screening. The neonate is asymptomatic. What is the most appropriate next step in management?
1. A.
  Initiate 5% dextrose infusion intravenously
2. B.
  Leave as is and reassure the parents
3. C.
  Administer a 5% dextrose bolus and reassess
4. D.
  Continue breastfeeding and reassess blood glucose after the next feed
Answer and explanation
Q97 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Placenta and Fetal Membranes
The immunoglobulin that crosses placenta is?
1. A.
  IgG
2. B.
  IgE
3. C.
  IgM
4. D.
  IgA
Answer and explanation
Q98 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Organisational Behaviour & Human Relations
Following are the basic skills for nursing leadership EXCEPT?
1. A.
  Communication
2. B.
  Decision-making
3. C.
  Self-evaluation
4. D.
  Problem solving
Answer and explanation
Q99 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
The diluent used for reconstitution of BCG vaccine is?
1. A.
  Dextrose
2. B.
  Distilled water
3. C.
  Normal saline
4. D.
  Glycerine
Answer and explanation
Q100 · Mental Health Nursing · Substance Use Disorders
Most common symptom of alcohol withdrawal is?
1. A.
  Rhinorrhea
2. B.
  Diarrhea
3. C.
  Tremor
4. D.
  Bodyache
Answer and explanation

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