AIIMS Nagpur Nursing Officer 2020 question paper

AIIMS Nursing Officer · 2020 · 100 questions · 90 minutes · 0.33 mark deducted per wrong answer

Nursing Foundations 10
Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) 9
Pharmacology 9
Obstetrics & Gynaecology 9
Nursing Management & Leadership 7
Nursing Research & Statistics 7
Applied Physiology 7
Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) 7
Medical & Surgical Nursing 6
Applied Microbiology & Infection control 5
Mental Health Nursing 5
Applied Psychology 4
General Knowledge 3
Applied Anatomy 3
Applied Nutrition & Dietetics 3
Pathology & Genetics 2
Applied Sociology 1
Reasoning 1
Biochemistry & Nutrition 1
Community Health Nursing 1

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Q1 · Nursing Foundations · Communication & Nurse-Patient Relationship
Which of the following means translating the message into verbal and non-verbal symbol to communicate the receiver?
1. A.
  Decoding
2. B.
  Feedback
3. C.
  Channel
4. D.
  Encoding
Answer and explanation
Q2 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management of Nursing Educational Institute
The system of evaluation where an employee is measured against his/her co-worker is called:
1. A.
  Reports
2. B.
  Graphic records
3. C.
  Critical incidents
4. D.
  Ranking
Answer and explanation
Q3 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Miscellaneous
Which of the following intervention demonstrates the nurse understand about the newborn's thermoregulatory ability?
1. A.
  Inspecting the newborn's umbilical cord
2. B.
  Obtaining an APGAR score
3. C.
  Placing the newborn under a radiant warmer
4. D.
  Suctioning with a bulb syringe
Answer and explanation
Q4 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Nutrition
Calorie intake of 1-year-old child:
1. A.
  1000 kcal/day
2. B.
  800 kcal/day
3. C.
  1200 kcal/day
4. D.
  1500 kcal/day
Answer and explanation
Q5 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Communication and utilization of Research
Which mode of clinical application for qualitative research is considered to be the sharing of qualitative findings with the patient?
1. A.
  Assessment of progress
2. B.
  Coaching
3. C.
  Anticipatory guidance
4. D.
  Empathy
Answer and explanation
Q6 · Applied Physiology · Nervous System
The junction at which an impulse travels from one neuron to another is called:
1. A.
  Axon
2. B.
  Synapse
3. C.
  Nerve message
4. D.
  Stimulus
Answer and explanation
Q7 · Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) · Introduction to computer applications
How many nibbles are in 128 bytes?
1. A.
  64
2. B.
  1024
3. C.
  512
4. D.
  256
Answer and explanation
Q8 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Disorders of Kidney and Urinary Tract
Additional defects associated with exstrophy of bladder is:
1. A.
  Congenital heart disease
2. B.
  Pubic bone malformation
3. C.
  Absence of one kidney
4. D.
  Imperforate rash
Answer and explanation
Q9 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
When palpating the abdomen of hypertrophic pyloric stenosis infant, the Nurse finds:
1. A.
  An olive-sized mass in right upper abdomen
2. B.
  Marked tenderness around the abdomen
3. C.
  Distended colon
4. D.
  Rhythmic peristaltic waves in the lower abdomen
Answer and explanation
Q10 · Applied Physiology · Nervous System
One function of parasympathetic nervous system is:
1. A.
  Contraction of hair muscles
2. B.
  Stimulating of sweat gland
3. C.
  Acceleration of heart beat
4. D.
  Constriction of pupil
Answer and explanation
Q11 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Immunity
Vaccines and toxoids produce:
1. A.
  Acquired immunity
2. B.
  Active immunity
3. C.
  Natural immunity
4. D.
  Passive immunity
Answer and explanation
Q12 · Pharmacology · General Pharmacology
What is the major nursing responsibility when administering sulfonamide preparation?
1. A.
  Weigh the child daily
2. B.
  Monitor child's temperature
3. C.
  Give milk with medication
4. D.
  Administer the drug at prescribed times
Answer and explanation
Q13 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous Drugs
All of the following are advantages of ketamine except:
1. A.
  Dissociative anesthesia
2. B.
  Relief from pain
3. C.
  Sedation
4. D.
  Relief from depression
Answer and explanation
Q14 · Mental Health Nursing · Treatment modalities and therapies used in mental disorders
Modified ECT is not given frequently on routine practice because of:
1. A.
  Non-availability of anesthetist
2. B.
  Respiratory difficulties
3. C.
  Osteoporosis
4. D.
  Myocardial infarction
Answer and explanation
Q15 · General Knowledge · Indian geography
The famous monument 'Gol Gumbaz' is located in:
1. A.
  Hyderabad, Telangana
2. B.
  Bijapur, Karnataka
3. C.
  Jaipur, Rajasthan
4. D.
  Nashik, Maharashtra
Answer and explanation
Q16 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Endocrinology in Relation to Reproduction
Before the placenta functions the corpus luteum is the primary source of synthesis of which of the following hormones:
1. A.
  Cortisol and thyroxine
2. B.
  Estrogen and progesterone
3. C.
  T4 and TSH
4. D.
  LH and FSH
Answer and explanation
Q17 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management Basics Applied to Nursing
Hygiene factors and motivational factors are key concepts in:
1. A.
  Goal setting theory
2. B.
  Maslow's hierarchy of needs
3. C.
  Herzberg's two factor theory
4. D.
  Expectancy theory
Answer and explanation
Q18 · Nursing Foundations · Health Assessment
OSCE Means:
1. A.
  Objective subjective clinical examination
2. B.
  Observation subject clinical examination
3. C.
  Objective structured clinical examination
4. D.
  Observation structured clinical examination
Answer and explanation
Q19 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
These agents decreases intestinal muscle tone to slow passage of feces:
1. A.
  Cathartics
2. B.
  Antidiarrheal opiate agents
3. C.
  Hypertonic
4. D.
  Laxatives
Answer and explanation
Q20 · Applied Physiology · Endocrine system
Inhibin is secreted by:
1. A.
  Corpus luteum
2. B.
  Stroma
3. C.
  Leydig cells
4. D.
  Surface epithelium
Answer and explanation
Q21 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Normal Distribution and Measures of Relationship
The characteristic of an ideal normal distribution curve is/are:
1. A.
  Mean, median and mode do not coincide
2. B.
  Bell Shaped
3. C.
  Its symmetrical around the mean
4. D.
  Both B and C
Answer and explanation
Q22 · Pharmacology · Introduction to drugs used in alternative systems of medicine
Modern concept of chemotherapy was proposed by:
1. A.
  Paul Ehrlich
2. B.
  Frankel
3. C.
  Metchnikoff
4. D.
  Joseph Lister
Answer and explanation
Q23 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
Which is the most relevant knowledge about oxygen administration to a client with COPD?
1. A.
  Blood gases are monitored using a pulse oximeter.
2. B.
  Oxygen is administered best using a non-rebreather mask
3. C.
  Hypoxia stimulates the central chemoreceptors of the medulla that makes the client breath.
4. D.
  Oxygen at 1-2 L/min is given to maintain the hypoxic stimulus for breathing.
Answer and explanation
Q24 · Applied Anatomy · Digestive System
Motilin is secreted by cells in:
1. A.
  Liver
2. B.
  Esophagus
3. C.
  Pancreas
4. D.
  Ileum
Answer and explanation
Q25 · Applied Psychology · Personality
Rorschach Inkblot test, Thematic apperception test based on the phenomenon of
1. A.
  Transference
2. B.
  Identification
3. C.
  Observation
4. D.
  Projection
Answer and explanation
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Q26 · Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) · Introduction to computer applications
Which of the following options best describes the truthfulness of the following statements? (i) Windows XP is an operating system. (ii) Both Unix and Linux are multitasking operating system.
1. A.
  (i) True, (ii) False
2. B.
  (i) True, (ii) True
3. C.
  (i) False, (ii) True
4. D.
  (i) False, (ii) False
Answer and explanation
Q27 · Mental Health Nursing · Neurotic, stress related and somatisation disorders
The situation in which individuals have excessive worry or belief that they are suffering from a physical illness despite lack of medical evidence is known as:
1. A.
  Somatoform disorder
2. B.
  Phobic disorder
3. C.
  Dissociative disorder
4. D.
  Pain disorder
Answer and explanation
Q28 · Mental Health Nursing · Mood disorders
The following delusions are common in depression; EXCEPT:
1. A.
  Delusion of poverty
2. B.
  Delusion of grandeur
3. C.
  Delusion of persecution
4. D.
  Delusion of nihilism
Answer and explanation
Q29 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management Basics Applied to Nursing
The famous 14 Principles of Management was first defined by:
1. A.
  Adam Smith
2. B.
  Henri Fayol
3. C.
  Elton Mayo
4. D.
  James Watt
Answer and explanation
Q30 · General Knowledge · International Current Affairs
Headquarter of UNESCO is situated in:
1. A.
  Sydney
2. B.
  London
3. C.
  Paris
4. D.
  New York
Answer and explanation
Q31 · Applied Psychology · Miscellaneous
Which of the following symbol to communicate the receiver?
1. A.
  Feedback
2. B.
  Encoding
3. C.
  Decoding
4. D.
  Channel
Answer and explanation
Q32 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
When designing a web page that should appeal to both males and females, a good choice of background color is:
1. A.
  Orange
2. B.
  Blue
3. C.
  Brown
4. D.
  Grey
Answer and explanation
Q33 · Mental Health Nursing · Treatment modalities and therapies used in mental disorders
Based on the knowledge of electroconvulsive treatment, the nurse explains to the student nurses that atropine is given before the treatment primarily to:
1. A.
  Increase body secretions
2. B.
  Minimize intestinal contractions
3. C.
  Decrease anxiety
4. D.
  Prevent aspiration
Answer and explanation
Q34 · Applied Psychology · Motivation & Emotional Processes
The ability of a person to readily recover from stressful situations is called:
1. A.
  Resilience
2. B.
  Androgyny
3. C.
  Hardiness
4. D.
  Mental freedom
Answer and explanation
Q35 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
A patient presents to the OPD with the complaint of back pain and weakness in both lower limbs. Which of the following findings would suggest compressive myelopathy?
1. A.
  Hypotonia
2. B.
  Absent Babinski sign
3. C.
  Normal cremasteric reflex
4. D.
  Knee clonus
Answer and explanation
Q36 · Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) · Principles of Health Informatics
In respect to patient data in database, the most important factor is:
1. A.
  Transferability
2. B.
  Accessibility
3. C.
  Security
4. D.
  Relevance
Answer and explanation
Q37 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Pharmacotherapeutics in Obstetrics
22-year-old Megha comes to the doctor because of a missed menstrual period. She has hypothyroidism for which she takes thyroxine; she has an artificial heart valve, for which she takes Coumadin, and she recently started tetracycline for acne. Urine human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is positive. Which of the following medication should the patient continue to take during pregnancy?
1. A.
  Thyroxine
2. B.
  Coumadin
3. C.
  Tetracycline
4. D.
  Oral contraceptive pill (OCP)
Answer and explanation
Q38 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Fluid and Electrolyte Disturbances
Sunken fontanelle is a sign of:
1. A.
  Dehydration
2. B.
  Hydrocephalus
3. C.
  Down's syndrome
4. D.
  Turner's syndrome
Answer and explanation
Q39 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Miscellaneous
A community consists of 500 individuals, and over a period of 2 years, 20 new cases of a certain disease were identified. The total observation time amounted to 950 person-years. What is the incidence rate of this disease in the population?
1. A.
  2.1 per 1000 person-years
2. B.
  2.1 per 100 person-years
3. C.
  4 per 1000 person-years
4. D.
  2 per 100 person-years
Answer and explanation
Q40 · Nursing Foundations · History of Nursing & Nursing as a profession
A nurse demonstrates caring, sincerity, empathy and trustworthiness:
1. A.
  Ethical nurse-patient interaction
2. B.
  Legal nurse-patient interaction
3. C.
  Therapeutic nurse-patient interaction
4. D.
  Emotional nurse-patient interaction
Answer and explanation
Q41 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Cookery Rules and Preservation of Nutrients
Epidemic dropsy is due to:
1. A.
  Ergot
2. B.
  BOAA
3. C.
  Aflatoxin
4. D.
  Sanguinarine
Answer and explanation
Q42 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Immunity
Passive immunity against tetanus is obtained by the administration of:
1. A.
  TT
2. B.
  DpT
3. C.
  DT
4. D.
  Tetanus immunoglobulin
Answer and explanation
Q43 · Nursing Foundations · History of Nursing & Nursing as a profession
Nursing has a code of ethics that professional registered nurses follow and:
1. A.
  Protect the client from harm
2. B.
  Ensure identical care to all clients
3. C.
  Define the principles by which nurses provide care to their clients
4. D.
  Improve self-health care
Answer and explanation
Q44 · Applied Sociology · Culture
Socialization into one's primary culture as a child is known as:
1. A.
  Enculturation
2. B.
  Acculturation
3. C.
  Biculturation
4. D.
  Assimilation
Answer and explanation
Q45 · Nursing Foundations · Communication & Nurse-Patient Relationship
The following develops as a result of a nurse's experience in a specific clinical area, the time the nurse has been in practice, and the quality of relationships the nurse has formed with clients:
1. A.
  Personal ethics
2. B.
  Leadership
3. C.
  Ability to delegate care
4. D.
  Knowing clients
Answer and explanation
Q46 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Tools and Methods of Data Collection
A method in which several rounds of questions are given to a panel of experts is called.
1. A.
  Meta-analysis
2. B.
  Delphi technique
3. C.
  Q-sort methodology
4. D.
  Content analysis
Answer and explanation
Q47 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Normal Puerperium
Lochia alba follows lochia serosa and usually lasts from the 1st to 3rd week PP. What is lochia?
1. A.
  Creamy white-brown, contains decidual cells, may have stale odor
2. B.
  Brown to red contains decidual cells and leukocytes
3. C.
  Creamy white-brown, stale order
4. D.
  Brown to red, tissue fragments, odor
Answer and explanation
Q48 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Infections of the Individual Pelvic Organs
Acidic medium of vagina is maintained by:
1. A.
  Trichomonas vaginalis
2. B.
  E. coli
3. C.
  Staphylococci
4. D.
  Doderleins bacilli
Answer and explanation
Q49 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Disinfection and Sterilization
The best and safest method of sterilization is:
1. A.
  Boiling for 30 minutes
2. B.
  Flaming
3. C.
  Autoclaving
4. D.
  Immersion in chemical germicide
Answer and explanation
Q50 · Reasoning · Statement-Based Reasoning
Read the below statements taking them as true even if they seem to be at variance from the commonly known facts. Then choose the option that represents the conclusion that can be definitely drawn from these statements. Statements: (i) Some parrots are donkeys. (ii) All donkeys can sing.
1. A.
  No singer is a donkey
2. B.
  All donkeys are parrots
3. C.
  No parrot can sing
4. D.
  Some parrots can sing
Answer and explanation
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Q51 · Mental Health Nursing · Mood disorders
In depression, there is deficiency of:
1. A.
  Dopamine
2. B.
  Acetylcholine
3. C.
  GABA
4. D.
  5-HT
Answer and explanation
Q52 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Urinary Tract Function
Assessing the laboratory findings which results would the nurse most likely to expect to find in a client with chronic renal failure?
1. A.
  BUN 10 to 30 mg/dl, creatinine 0.5 to 1.5 mg/di
2. B.
  BUN 35 to 40 mg/dl, Potassium 3.5 mEq/L, pH 7.35, decreased serum calcium
3. C.
  BUN 15 mg/di, increased serum calcium, creatinine 1.0 mg/di
4. D.
  Decreased serum calcium, blood pH 7.2, Potassium 6.5 mEq/L
Answer and explanation
Q53 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management Process
The continuing process of measuring services, products and practices of an organization against the strongest competitors in quality control and quality assurance is known as:
1. A.
  Benchmarking
2. B.
  Auditing
3. C.
  Quality Assurance
4. D.
  Quality Improvement
Answer and explanation
Q54 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Lipids
Ketone bodies are found in urine of patients with uncontrolled diabetes due to:
1. A.
  Increased metabolism of protein
2. B.
  Increased metabolism of fat
3. C.
  Impaired kidney function
4. D.
  Decomposition of excess sugar in blood
Answer and explanation
Q55 · Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) · Introduction to computer applications
What is the shortcut key for making the text look darker in MS-Word?
1. A.
  CTRL+Z
2. B.
  CTRL+B
3. C.
  CTRL+I
4. D.
  CTRL+Y
Answer and explanation
Q56 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Immunologic Function
Which of the following absorbable sutures causes the maximum tissue reaction?
1. A.
  Polygalactin
2. B.
  Catgut
3. C.
  Polypropylene
4. D.
  Polydioxanone
Answer and explanation
Q57 · Nursing Foundations · Communication & Nurse-Patient Relationship
When using non-verbal communication in a nurse-client relationship, the nurse must be aware of:
1. A.
  Contradictions to the clients
2. B.
  The client's development level
3. C.
  Ethnic background
4. D.
  Nervous hand movements
Answer and explanation
Q58 · Applied Psychology · Cognitive Process
Major approaches in problem solving are:
1. A.
  Inductive, deductive, initiative, synthetic
2. B.
  Inductive, deductive, purposive, synthetic
3. C.
  Inductive, deductive, analytic, synthetic
4. D.
  Inductive, deductive, active, analytic
Answer and explanation
Q59 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous Drugs
These agents decrease intestinal muscle tone to slow passage of feces?
1. A.
  Hypertonic
2. B.
  Cathartics
3. C.
  Laxatives
4. D.
  Antidiarrheal opiate agents
Answer and explanation
Q60 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Causative organism of infectious mononucleosis is:
1. A.
  Cytomegalovirus
2. B.
  Toxoplasma
3. C.
  Epstein-Barr virus
4. D.
  Varicella zoster virus
Answer and explanation
Q61 · Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) · Introduction to computer applications
How many different unique codes can be generated using 5-bits?
1. A.
  64
2. B.
  32
3. C.
  8
4. D.
  16
Answer and explanation
Q62 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Common Medical Procedures
An order for prednisolone reads 10 mg four times a day. The dose for the child is 2 mg/kg/day. How many pounds does the child weigh?
1. A.
  36 pounds
2. B.
  40 pounds
3. C.
  46 pounds
4. D.
  44 pounds
Answer and explanation
Q63 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
Lactated Ringer's solution is contraindicated in:
1. A.
  Lactic acidosis
2. B.
  Fluid lost as bile or diarrhea
3. C.
  Burns
4. D.
  Hypovolemia
Answer and explanation
Q64 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Multiple Pregnancy, Amniotic Fluid Disorders, Abnormalities of Placenta and Cord
Oligohydramnios is related with which of the following condition?
1. A.
  Esophageal atresia
2. B.
  Renal Agenesis
3. C.
  Anencephaly
4. D.
  Down's syndrome
Answer and explanation
Q65 · Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) · Introduction to computer applications
In MS-PowerPoint 2016, "Chart" appears under ___________ Menu tab.
1. A.
  Design
2. B.
  Review
3. C.
  View
4. D.
  Insert
Answer and explanation
Q66 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Antenatal Care, Preconceptional Counseling and Care
Inadequate intake by the pregnant woman of which vitamin can cause neural tube defect?
1. A.
  Niacin
2. B.
  Folic acid
3. C.
  Thiamine
4. D.
  Riboflavin
Answer and explanation
Q67 · Community Health Nursing · Health Care Planning and Organization of Health Care at various levels
Elements of primary healthcare are the following; EXCEPT:
1. A.
  Health education
2. B.
  Cost effectiveness
3. C.
  Provision of essential drugs
4. D.
  Intersectoral coordination
Answer and explanation
Q68 · Applied Physiology · Endocrine system
What is the full form of ACTH?
1. A.
  Angiotensin converting hormone
2. B.
  Adrenocorticotropic hormone
3. C.
  Acetylcholine
4. D.
  Angiotensin converting enzyme
Answer and explanation
Q69 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Proteins
Maize is deficit in:
1. A.
  Tryptophan
2. B.
  Threonine
3. C.
  Methionine
4. D.
  Leucine
Answer and explanation
Q70 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Operative Gynecology
The patient has to undergo a loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP), which of the following represents the potential long-term complications from this procedure?
1. A.
  Cervical incompetence and cervical stenosis
2. B.
  Hernia and intra-peritoneal adhesions
3. C.
  Abscess
4. D.
  Constipation
Answer and explanation
Q71 · Nursing Foundations · Infection control & BMW management
Disposal of expired and cytotoxic drugs is by:
1. A.
  Chemical treatment
2. B.
  Municipal waste
3. C.
  Separate landfill disposal
4. D.
  Autoclaving
Answer and explanation
Q72 · Pathology & Genetics · Genetics
Eugenics means:
1. A.
  Genetic preventive measures
2. B.
  Improvement of genetic endowment
3. C.
  Improvement of environment
4. D.
  Genetic counseling
Answer and explanation
Q73 · Applied Physiology · General Physiology
7.0 is the normal pH of the:
1. A.
  Urine
2. B.
  Blood in the renal artery
3. C.
  Blood in the testicular vein
4. D.
  Fluid within a typical cell
Answer and explanation
Q74 · Pathology & Genetics · Genetics
The genetic material, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is contained in:
1. A.
  Chromatin
2. B.
  Chromosome
3. C.
  Nucleoli
4. D.
  Nucleus
Answer and explanation
Q75 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management
The nurse is informed that a client with a large surgical incision is being transferred from the intensive care unit to the surgical unit. What medication does the nurse anticipate the physician will order for this client?
1. A.
  Ascorbic acid
2. B.
  Mephyton
3. C.
  Vitamin B12 complex
4. D.
  Vitamin A
Answer and explanation
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Q76 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Organisational Behaviour & Human Relations
Which type of leadership theories consider people inherit certain qualities that make them better suited to leadership?
1. A.
  Situational theories
2. B.
  Contingency theories
3. C.
  Trait theories
4. D.
  Behavioral theories
Answer and explanation
Q77 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Hemorrhage in Early Pregnancy
Nurse's main priority assessment while caring for the client having spontaneous abortion:
1. A.
  Dehydration
2. B.
  Hypertension
3. C.
  Subinvolution
4. D.
  Hemorrhage
Answer and explanation
Q78 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management of Nursing Service in the Hospital & Community
When doing system analysis and gathering information, the first tool is often an:
1. A.
  RFI
2. B.
  RFP
3. C.
  RFT
4. D.
  RFQ
Answer and explanation
Q79 · Applied Anatomy · Respiratory System
The visceral pleura is:
1. A.
  The fluid around the lungs
2. B.
  The thinnest portion of the peritoneum
3. C.
  The membrane lining surface of the lungs
4. D.
  The membrane lining the wall of the thoracic cavity
Answer and explanation
Q80 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
An acid-fast bacillus which is pathogenic:
1. A.
  Bacillus pertussis
2. B.
  Corynebacterium diphtheriae
3. C.
  Salmonella typhi
4. D.
  Mycobacterium leprae
Answer and explanation
Q81 · Applied Physiology · Digestive system
Intrinsic factor of castle is secreted by:
1. A.
  Mucus cells
2. B.
  Chief cells
3. C.
  Parietal cells
4. D.
  B cells
Answer and explanation
Q82 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Fats
All of the following are a good source of Omega 3 PUFA; EXCEPT:
1. A.
  Mustard oil
2. B.
  Fish oil
3. C.
  Corn oil
4. D.
  Ground oil
Answer and explanation
Q83 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Foundation of Nursing Research
How does audit differ from research?
1. A.
  It does not increase our understanding of the topic itself or allows us to transfer the results to other situations
2. B.
  It is more likely to be applicable to nursing
3. C.
  It can be carried out on inanimate objects
4. D.
  It does not need as many people to collect the information
Answer and explanation
Q84 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
Which of the following is a differentiating test between mucus and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from a nasal discharge?
1. A.
  Glucose
2. B.
  Specific gravity
3. C.
  Microorganism
4. D.
  Protein
Answer and explanation
Q85 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management of Nursing Service in the Hospital & Community
Clinical information, such as order sets and patient education material, should be reviewed at least:
1. A.
  Annually
2. B.
  Monthly
3. C.
  Biannually
4. D.
  Biennially
Answer and explanation
Q86 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Foundation of Nursing Research
Which one of the following statements is not applicable to using an evidence-base in nursing practice?
1. A.
  Evidence used in nursing practice must be appraised for its validity and applicability.
2. B.
  To ensure the best quality of care given to patients
3. C.
  The use of research evidence in nursing practice does not need to be evaluated after it is used or implemented.
4. D.
  To ensure that nursing decisions are based on the best quality of evidence.
Answer and explanation
Q87 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Central Nervous System
What is the most serious complication of meningitis in young children?
1. A.
  Peripheral circulatory collapse
2. B.
  Blindness
3. C.
  Communicating hydrocephalus
4. D.
  Epilepsy
Answer and explanation
Q88 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Miscellaneous
A 34-year-old woman complains about pain due to lower abdominal cramping, urine hCG is positive and pelvic ultrasound reveals a 10-week intrauterine pregnancy. The patient states that she is not sure whether to keep the pregnancy. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?
1. A.
  Counsel the patient or refer to an appropriate counselor
2. B.
  Termination of pregnancy
3. C.
  Inform the patient's parents
4. D.
  Inform the patient's partner
Answer and explanation
Q89 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous Drugs
Thiamine has been prescribed for an alcoholic patient. The rationale for administration of this medication is the prevention of:
1. A.
  Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
2. B.
  Alcohol withdrawal syndrome
3. C.
  Alcoholic dementia
4. D.
  Huntington's disease
Answer and explanation
Q90 · Applied Anatomy · Musculoskeletal System
The spinal cord is made up of 7 cervical vertebrae, 5 lumbar vertebrae, 4 or 5 fused sacral vertebrae, 4 or 5 coccygeal vertebrae and how many thoracic vertebrae?
1. A.
  8
2. B.
  5
3. C.
  12
4. D.
  10
Answer and explanation
Q91 · Nursing Foundations · Nursing Theories
Nursing care that is based on identifying and meeting the needs of a patient is called:
1. A.
  Client-oriented
2. B.
  Goal-oriented
3. C.
  Self centred
4. D.
  Prioritization
Answer and explanation
Q92 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
Which of the following medications acts by inhibiting vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)?
1. A.
  Ranibizumab
2. B.
  Pembrolizumab
3. C.
  Ipilimumab
4. D.
  Dostarlimab
Answer and explanation
Q93 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Foundation of Nursing Research
Using precise methods to investigate problems and arrive at solutions is called:
1. A.
  Scientific problem solving
2. B.
  Trial and error
3. C.
  Critical thinking
4. D.
  Planning and execution
Answer and explanation
Q94 · Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) · Information Systems in Healthcare
Which of the following is the primary reason for conducting end-user testing?
1. A.
  Identify user competencies
2. B.
  Identify errors
3. C.
  Determine on going education needs
4. D.
  Determine volume capacity
Answer and explanation
Q95 · General Knowledge · International Current Affairs
The '24th World Energy Congress' was held in September 2019 at?
1. A.
  Moscow
2. B.
  Abu Dhabi
3. C.
  Shanghai
4. D.
  Toronto
Answer and explanation
Q96 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
An infant is to receive thyroxin sodium, 0.35 mg once a day orally. The medications is available in elixir from 0.25 mg/ml. How much elixir should the nurse administer?
1. A.
  1.3 mL
2. B.
  1.0 mL
3. C.
  2.4 mL
4. D.
  1.4 ml
Answer and explanation
Q97 · Applied Physiology · Sensory organs
Which of the following helps prevent water loss through skin?
1. A.
  Keratin
2. B.
  Melanin
3. C.
  Collagen
4. D.
  Carotene
Answer and explanation
Q98 · Nursing Foundations · Introduction to Health & Illness
Acute illness refers to an illness that:
1. A.
  Is synonymous with disease
2. B.
  Has a short duration and is severe
3. C.
  Causes and irreversible condition
4. D.
  Is longer than 6 months, and can also affect functioning in any dimension
Answer and explanation
Q99 · Nursing Foundations · Communication & Nurse-Patient Relationship
Which of the following techniques are examples of non-therapeutic communication?
1. A.
  Restating
2. B.
  Giving advice
3. C.
  Focusing
4. D.
  Paraphrasing
Answer and explanation
Q100 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Miscellaneous
A 45 days old infant shows development of icterus and two days' later symptoms and signs of acute liver failure appeared. Child was found to be +ve for HbsAg. The mother was also HbsAg carrier. The mother's hepatitis B serological profile is likely to be:
1. A.
  HbAg and Ab +ve
2. B.
  HbsAg and anti Hbe Ab +-ve
3. C.
  HbsAg +ve only
4. D.
  Mother infected with mutant HBV
Answer and explanation

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