AIIMS Jodhpur Senior Nursing Officer 2018 question paper

AIIMS Nursing Officer · 2018 · 200 questions · 180 minutes · 0.33 mark deducted per wrong answer

Medical & Surgical Nursing 36
Pharmacology 23
Obstetrics & Gynaecology 22
Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) 17
Applied Microbiology & Infection control 12
Mental Health Nursing 11
Nursing Management & Leadership 10
Applied Physiology 10
Nursing Foundations 10
Community Health Nursing 9
Nursing Research & Statistics 9
Nursing Education 5
Applied Anatomy 5
Pathology & Genetics 5
Applied Nutrition & Dietetics 5
Applied Sociology 4
Applied Psychology 3
Forensic Nursing & Indian laws 2
Biochemistry & Nutrition 2

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Q1 · Pharmacology · Antimicrobial Drugs
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is given with isoniazid (INH) because it?
1. A.
  Provides the vitamin when isoniazid is interfering with natural vitamin synthesis
2. B.
  Accelerates destruction of the remaining organisms after inhibition of their reproduction by isoniazid
3. C.
  Enhances tuberculostatic effect of isoniazid
4. D.
  Improves the immunologic response of the client
Answer and explanation
Q2 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
McBurney's point of tenderness is present in?
1. A.
  Acute appendicitis
2. B.
  Acute tonsillitis
3. C.
  Acute Cholecystitis
4. D.
  Acute gastritis
Answer and explanation
Q3 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Compression to ventilation ratio in adults with two rescuers is?
1. A.
  2:30
2. B.
  30:2
3. C.
  15:2
4. D.
  15:1
Answer and explanation
Q4 · Mental Health Nursing · Schizophrenia
Parrot-like repetition of words spoken by another person is known as?
1. A.
  Echolalia
2. B.
  Neologism
3. C.
  Echopraxia
4. D.
  Dyscalculia
Answer and explanation
Q5 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
Billroth 1 and Billroth II are surgical procedures done for?
1. A.
  Gastric cancer
2. B.
  Pancreatic cancer
3. C.
  Breast cancer
4. D.
  Lung cancer
Answer and explanation
Q6 · Nursing Education · Introduction and Theoretical Foundations
The philosophy of education in which treatment of things is based solely on their practical utility is called?
1. A.
  Realism
2. B.
  Idealism
3. C.
  Naturalism
4. D.
  Pragmatism
Answer and explanation
Q7 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Pelvic Infection
Which statement by the client indicates understanding of the preventive measures of genital tract infection?
1. A.
  I can douche anytime I want
2. B.
  I should avoid the use of condoms
3. C.
  I can wear my tight-fitting jeans
4. D.
  I should wear underwear with a cotton panel liner
Answer and explanation
Q8 · Community Health Nursing · Environmental Science, Environmental Health, and Sanitation
The bore hole latrine was introduced in India by?
1. A.
  Rotary Foundation
2. B.
  Rockefeller Foundation
3. C.
  Unicef
4. D.
  Melinda Gates Foundation
Answer and explanation
Q9 · Community Health Nursing · Epidemiology – Epidemiological Approaches and Processes
Which of the following vaccinations is not a part of the expanded programme of Immunization?
1. A.
  Measles Vaccine
2. B.
  Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine
3. C.
  Diphtheria, Pertussis and Tetanus (DPT) vaccine
4. D.
  Oral poliovirus vaccines (OPV)
Answer and explanation
Q10 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Examination of a Gynecological Patient
Gravida refers to which of the following descriptions?
1. A.
  Number of times a female has been pregnant
2. B.
  Number of full-term deliveries a female has had
3. C.
  Number of live children
4. D.
  Number of preterm pregnancies a female has had
Answer and explanation
Q11 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
Painful spasms of the hamstring muscle and resistance to further extension of the leg at the knee while flexing the hip of a recumbent patient is called?
1. A.
  Kernig's Sign
2. B.
  Brudzinski's Sign
3. C.
  Opisthotonus
4. D.
  Ankle Clonus
Answer and explanation
Q12 · Applied Anatomy · Musculoskeletal System
Exaggerated convexity in thoracic region is called?
1. A.
  Kyphosis
2. B.
  Lordosis
3. C.
  Myelitis
4. D.
  Scoliosis
Answer and explanation
Q13 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Organisational Behaviour & Human Relations
The Hawthorne study to determine the relationship between the intensity of illuminations and worker's productivity was done by:
1. A.
  Elton Mayo
2. B.
  Abraham Maslow
3. C.
  Kurt Levin
4. D.
  Mau Parker Follett
Answer and explanation
Q14 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Metabolic and Endocrine Function
Which of the following is not a modifiable risk factor in the case of diabetes?
1. A.
  Age
2. B.
  Salt intake
3. C.
  Alcohol intake
4. D.
  Obesity
Answer and explanation
Q15 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Operative Obstetrics
All of the following are characteristics of FALSE labor, Except?
1. A.
  No Progress of contractions
2. B.
  Relief by activity
3. C.
  Irregular contractions
4. D.
  Dilatation and effacement of the cervix
Answer and explanation
Q16 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
All of the following viruses are transmitted by respiratory route, except?
1. A.
  RSV
2. B.
  Rota virus
3. C.
  Influenza virus
4. D.
  Rhinovirus
Answer and explanation
Q17 · Applied Physiology · Blood
Which blood group can be administered to a patient in emergency when his blood group is not known?
1. A.
  O positive
2. B.
  AB positive
3. C.
  AB negative
4. D.
  O negative
Answer and explanation
Q18 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Development
When toddlers move around on their hands keeping their abdomen off the floor, it is called?
1. A.
  Squirming
2. B.
  Crawling
3. C.
  Creeping
4. D.
  Rolling
Answer and explanation
Q19 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Placenta and Fetal Membranes
The only class of immunoglobulin which is transported across the placenta is?
1. A.
  Ig G
2. B.
  Ig A
3. C.
  Ig D
4. D.
  Ig M
Answer and explanation
Q20 · Pharmacology · Drug Affecting Blood & Blood Formation
Intravenous heparin therapy is ordered for a patient. While implementing this order, a nurse should ensure the availability of which of the following medications in the nursing unit?
1. A.
  Potassium chloride
2. B.
  Protamine sulphate
3. C.
  Aminocaproic acid
4. D.
  Vitamin K
Answer and explanation
Q21 · Mental Health Nursing · Treatment modalities and therapies used in mental disorders
A nurse should understand that electroconvulsive therapy is primarily used in psychiatric care for the treatment of?
1. A.
  Anxiety
2. B.
  Schizophrenia
3. C.
  Depression
4. D.
  Mania
Answer and explanation
Q22 · Nursing Foundations · Nursing Process
Which of the following is a stage of the nursing process in which the nurse continuously collects data to identify a patient's actual and potential health needs?
1. A.
  Planning
2. B.
  Evaluation
3. C.
  Implementation
4. D.
  Assessment
Answer and explanation
Q23 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Immunity
Which of the following is used for passive immunization?
1. A.
  Killed vaccine
2. B.
  Human and animal sera
3. C.
  Toxoid
4. D.
  Live attenuated vaccine
Answer and explanation
Q24 · Applied Psychology · Personality
Who is the 'Father of Psychoanalytical Theory'?
1. A.
  Lawrence Kohlberg
2. B.
  Jean Piaget
3. C.
  Abraham Maslow
4. D.
  Sigmund Freud
Answer and explanation
Q25 · Pathology & Genetics · Systemic Pathology
Reed-Sternberg cells in nodes are found in?
1. A.
  Multiple Myeloma
2. B.
  Hodgkin's Lymphoma
3. C.
  Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
4. D.
  Leukaemia
Answer and explanation
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Q26 · Mental Health Nursing · Principles and Concepts of Mental Health Nursing
Re-channeling of socially unacceptable drives into more constructive activities is called?
1. A.
  Projection
2. B.
  Sublimation
3. C.
  Hallucination
4. D.
  Displacement
Answer and explanation
Q27 · Mental Health Nursing · Organic Brain Disorders
A 75-year-old patient has dementia of the Alzheimer's type and confabulates. A nurse should understand that this patient?
1. A.
  Pretends to be someone else
2. B.
  Denies confusion by being jovial
3. C.
  Fills in memory gaps with fantasy
4. D.
  Rationalizes various behaviors
Answer and explanation
Q28 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Infections and Infestations
All stages of rashes are seen simultaneously in?
1. A.
  Typhoid
2. B.
  Chickenpox
3. C.
  Measles
4. D.
  Small pox
Answer and explanation
Q29 · Mental Health Nursing · Substance Use Disorders
A Patient who abuses alcohol and cocaine tells a nurse that he only uses substances because of his stressful marriage and difficult job. Which defense mechanism is this patient using?
1. A.
  Rationalization
2. B.
  Displacement
3. C.
  Projection
4. D.
  Sublimation
Answer and explanation
Q30 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · COMPLICATED LABOR-Malposition, Malpresentation and Cord Prolapse
A pregnant client tells a nurse that she found some clear fluid during urination. The nurse immediately assesses the perineum and finds the umbilical cord coming out. The priority nursing action is?
1. A.
  Shift to the emergency room
2. B.
  Recording and reporting in nursing notes
3. C.
  Start oxygen therapy
4. D.
  Place the client in the Trendelenburg position
Answer and explanation
Q31 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Development
All of the following are development assessment techniques, except?
1. A.
  DASII
2. B.
  DDST
3. C.
  TDSC
4. D.
  MSE
Answer and explanation
Q32 · Nursing Foundations · History of Nursing & Nursing as a profession
'Do no harm' is which ethical principle?
1. A.
  Veracity
2. B.
  Beneficence
3. C.
  Non-maleficence
4. D.
  Justice
Answer and explanation
Q33 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management Process
Supervision and delegation is a part of which phase of management process?
1. A.
  Organizing
2. B.
  Controlling
3. C.
  Planning
4. D.
  Directing
Answer and explanation
Q34 · Forensic Nursing & Indian laws · Indian Judicial System and Laws
The minimum age for marriage of girls in India according to the National Population Policy is?
1. A.
  18 years
2. B.
  22 years
3. C.
  20 years
4. D.
  16 years
Answer and explanation
Q35 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management of Nursing Service in the Hospital & Community
Sharing responsibility and authority with others and holding them accountable for performance is termed as?
1. A.
  Leading
2. B.
  Organizing
3. C.
  Controlling
4. D.
  Delegation
Answer and explanation
Q36 · Applied Psychology · Personality
Which part of the mind is associated with the practical reality principle?
1. A.
  Hyper-ego
2. B.
  Super-ego
3. C.
  Ego
4. D.
  Id
Answer and explanation
Q37 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Organisational Behaviour & Human Relations
Ms. Swati wants to influence the customary way of thinking and behaving that is shared by the members of the department. What is this termed as?
1. A.
  Cultural network
2. B.
  Organizational structure
3. C.
  Organizational chart
4. D.
  Organizational culture
Answer and explanation
Q38 · Pharmacology · Antimicrobial Drugs
Tetracycline is used as prophylaxis for?
1. A.
  Leptospirosis
2. B.
  Brucellosis
3. C.
  Cholera
4. D.
  Meningitis
Answer and explanation
Q39 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Organisational Behaviour & Human Relations
Ms. Rohini is a new Nurse Educator of a private tertiary hospital. She conducts orientation among new staff nurses in her department. Leena, one of the new staff nurses, wants to understand the channel of communication, span of control, and lines of communication. Which of the following will provide this information?
1. A.
  Policy
2. B.
  Organizational structure
3. C.
  Job description
4. D.
  Manual of Procedures
Answer and explanation
Q40 · Applied Anatomy · Circulatory & Lymphatic System
The pacemaker of the heart is?
1. A.
  AV node
2. B.
  Purkinje fibres
3. C.
  Right atrium
4. D.
  SA node
Answer and explanation
Q41 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Development of Genital Organs and Gonads
Which organ is the primary site of hematopoiesis in the fetus before mid-pregnancy?
1. A.
  Lung
2. B.
  Liver
3. C.
  Bone
4. D.
  Spleen
Answer and explanation
Q42 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Other Acute Problems
Bleeding precautions like needle stick injury prevention should be followed in all of the following cases EXCEPT when the patient is?
1. A.
  On cephalosporin
2. B.
  Suffering from hemophilia
3. C.
  Suffering from liver disease
4. D.
  On anticoagulants
Answer and explanation
Q43 · Mental Health Nursing · Psychiatric Emergencies
A patient says to a nurse, "Everyone would be better off if I wasn't alive." Which nursing diagnosis would be made based on this statement?
1. A.
  Risk for self-directed violence
2. B.
  Ineffective coping
3. C.
  Impaired social interaction
4. D.
  Disturbed thought processes
Answer and explanation
Q44 · Pharmacology · Drug Affecting Blood & Blood Formation
Which of the following is considered as an indication for administering serum albumin?
1. A.
  Formation of WBCs
2. B.
  Maintenance of oncotic pressure
3. C.
  Formation of RBCs
4. D.
  Clotting of blood
Answer and explanation
Q45 · Forensic Nursing & Indian laws · Dummy
The act of deliberately ending a person's life to relieve suffering is called?
1. A.
  Tort
2. B.
  Libel
3. C.
  Euthanasia
4. D.
  Suicide
Answer and explanation
Q46 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
A patient is suspected of having a myocardial infarction. The nurse assesses for elevations in which of the following isoenzyme values reported with the creatine kinase level?
1. A.
  MB
2. B.
  BB
3. C.
  MM
4. D.
  MK
Answer and explanation
Q47 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Organisational Behaviour & Human Relations
Use of punishment and coercion is used in which style of leadership?
1. A.
  Democratic
2. B.
  Participative
3. C.
  Authoritarian
4. D.
  Laissez-faire
Answer and explanation
Q48 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Urinary Tract Function
A patient with renal failure having edema is most likely to receive?
1. A.
  Laxatives
2. B.
  Beta blockers
3. C.
  Antidiuretics
4. D.
  Diuretics
Answer and explanation
Q49 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
Which of the following pathophysiological processes is involved in multiple sclerosis?
1. A.
  Destruction of the brainstem and basal ganglia in the brain
2. B.
  Chronic inflammation of rhizomes just outside the central nervous system
3. C.
  Degeneration of the nucleus pulposus, causing pressure on the spinal cord
4. D.
  Development of demyelination of the myelin sheath, interfering with the nerve transmission
Answer and explanation
Q50 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Organisational Behaviour & Human Relations
The leadership style developed by Kenneth Blanchard and Paul Hersey based on task and relationship behavior is known as?
1. A.
  Effective leadership
2. B.
  Charismatic leadership
3. C.
  Situational leadership
4. D.
  Transformational leadership
Answer and explanation
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Q51 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Diagnosis of Pregnancy
Which of the following is not a probable sign of pregnancy?
1. A.
  Vaginal discharge
2. B.
  Fetal heart rate detected by a non-electric device
3. C.
  Chadwick's sign
4. D.
  Uterine contraction
Answer and explanation
Q52 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
Which of the following is an antidote for acetaminophen poisoning?
1. A.
  N-Acetyl cysteine
2. B.
  Deferoxamine
3. C.
  Physostigmine
4. D.
  Digiband
Answer and explanation
Q53 · Pharmacology · Drugs Acting on Central Nervous System
Which of the following drugs is used for the treatment of nocturnal enuresis?
1. A.
  Imipramine
2. B.
  Chlorpromazine
3. C.
  Trazodone
4. D.
  Sertraline
Answer and explanation
Q54 · Pharmacology · General Pharmacology
The doctor has prescribed 2.5 mg of Haloperidol for an agitated patient. The medication is labeled haloperidol 10 mg/2 ml. The nurse prepares the correct dose by drawing up how many milliliters in the syringe?
1. A.
  0.5
2. B.
  0.3
3. C.
  0.4
4. D.
  0.6
Answer and explanation
Q55 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Operative Obstetrics
Incision made into the perineum to enlarge the vaginal outlet and facilitate delivery is called?
1. A.
  Vaginoplasty
2. B.
  Vaginotomy
3. C.
  Episiotomy
4. D.
  Periniotomy
Answer and explanation
Q56 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Normal Growth and its Disorders
The approximate increase in length in the first year of life is?
1. A.
  25 cm
2. B.
  35 cm
3. C.
  12 cm
4. D.
  22 cm
Answer and explanation
Q57 · Pharmacology · General Pharmacology
An Intrathecal injection administers a drug through the?
1. A.
  Superficial vein
2. B.
  Vein
3. C.
  Cardiac area
4. D.
  Spine
Answer and explanation
Q58 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Population Dynamics and Control of Conception
Which of the following is the terminal method of contraception?
1. A.
  IUCD
2. B.
  Sub-dermal implants
3. C.
  Foam tablets
4. D.
  Tubectomy
Answer and explanation
Q59 · Applied Sociology · Family and Marriage
The maintenance provided by a husband to his divorced wife is called?
1. A.
  Mehr
2. B.
  Bride Price
3. C.
  Alimony
4. D.
  Dowry
Answer and explanation
Q60 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
A................is an elevation of skin filled with fluid and is less than 1 cm in diameter?
1. A.
  Wheal
2. B.
  Vesicle
3. C.
  Papule
4. D.
  Macule
Answer and explanation
Q61 · Nursing Foundations · Administration of medications
The nurse should hold the syringe almost against the patient's skin (at about a 15° angle), with the level up while administering a?
1. A.
  Intramuscular injection
2. B.
  Intradermal injection
3. C.
  Intrathecal injection
4. D.
  Subcutaneous injection
Answer and explanation
Q62 · Applied Sociology · Social structure
Which of the following is not a major feature of capitalism?
1. A.
  Private property
2. B.
  Competition
3. C.
  Profit incentive
4. D.
  Equitable distribution of income
Answer and explanation
Q63 · Applied Anatomy · Musculoskeletal System
The.............is the largest bone in the human body?
1. A.
  Sternum
2. B.
  Tibia
3. C.
  Femur
4. D.
  Stapes
Answer and explanation
Q64 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Antenatal Care, Preconceptional Counseling and Care
A nurse teaches a pregnant client to perform Kegel exercises. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the purpose of these types of exercises?
1. A.
  The exercises will help prevent edema
2. B.
  The exercises will help strengthen the pelvic floor in preparation for delivery
3. C.
  The exercises will help reduce uterine contraction
4. D.
  The exercises will help prevent urinary tenderness
Answer and explanation
Q65 · Applied Sociology · Culture
The study of culture and practices in different societies is called?
1. A.
  Entomology
2. B.
  Paleontology
3. C.
  Anthropology
4. D.
  Ornithology
Answer and explanation
Q66 · Pathology & Genetics · Genetics
Brushfield's spots, protruded tongue and single palmar crease are characteristic features?
1. A.
  Down syndrome
2. B.
  Edwards syndrome
3. C.
  Patau syndrome
4. D.
  Turner syndrome
Answer and explanation
Q67 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management Process
Which of the following is one of the most popular and useful ways of showing activities displayed against time where on the left side is a list of the activities represented by a bar and along the top is a time scale reflecting the start date, duration and end date of the activity?
1. A.
  Nomogram
2. B.
  Gantt chart
3. C.
  PERT analysis
4. D.
  Rotation plan
Answer and explanation
Q68 · Nursing Education · Ethics and Evidence-Based Teaching in Nursing Education.
The taxonomy of educational objectives was presented in 1956 by?
1. A.
  Max Webber
2. B.
  Benjamin S Bloom
3. C.
  Skinner
4. D.
  Socrates
Answer and explanation
Q69 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Normal Growth and its Disorders
The anterior fontanel in children closes between?
1. A.
  One and a half years of age
2. B.
  One and a half months of age
3. C.
  Two weeks of age
4. D.
  One month of age
Answer and explanation
Q70 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
Which of the following organs is affected in gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
1. A.
  Duodenum
2. B.
  Lower esophageal sphincter
3. C.
  Diaphragm
4. D.
  Pylorus
Answer and explanation
Q71 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Proteins
What are the basic structural units of proteins?
1. A.
  Fatty acids
2. B.
  Sucrose
3. C.
  Amino acids
4. D.
  Peptides
Answer and explanation
Q72 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
A nurse is doing endotracheal suctioning. During the procedure, the nurse notes decreasing heart rate on the monitor. What should be the first priority action?
1. A.
  Continue to suction
2. B.
  Stop the procedure and oxygenate the patient
3. C.
  Ensure that suction is limited to 15 seconds
4. D.
  Notify the physician immediately
Answer and explanation
Q73 · Nursing Education · Educational/Teaching Media
The art of applying mock injuries for the purpose of training emergency response teams and other medical personnel is called?
1. A.
  Exhibit
2. B.
  Specimen
3. C.
  Moulage
4. D.
  Model
Answer and explanation
Q74 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Vitamins
While asking about the history of a patient, the nurse finds out that the patient is on a plant-based diet only. She understands that he might develop?
1. A.
  Pellagra
2. B.
  Megaloblastic anemia
3. C.
  Scurvy
4. D.
  Marasmus
Answer and explanation
Q75 · Pharmacology · Respiratory System Drugs
A nurse receives an order to give a patient two puffs of salmeterol and two puffs of beclomethasone dipropionate, by a metered dose inhaler. The nurse should administer the medication by?
1. A.
  Alternating a single puff of each, beginning with the salmeterol
2. B.
  Giving the beclomethasone first and then the salmeterol
3. C.
  Giving the salmeterol first and then the beclomethasone
4. D.
  Alternating a single puff of each, beginning with the beclomethasone
Answer and explanation
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Q76 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Normal Growth and its Disorders
When administering an IM injection to an infant, the nurse in charge should use which site?
1. A.
  Ventrogluteal
2. B.
  Vastus lateralis
3. C.
  Deltoid
4. D.
  Dorsogluteal
Answer and explanation
Q77 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Cracked pot sound elicited while skull percussion indicative of increased intracranial tension is known as?
1. A.
  Homans' sign
2. B.
  Romberg sign
3. C.
  Peroneal sign
4. D.
  Macewen's sign
Answer and explanation
Q78 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
All of the following are vector borne diseases, except?
1. A.
  Plague
2. B.
  Filariasis
3. C.
  Hepatitis
4. D.
  Malaria
Answer and explanation
Q79 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Metabolic and Endocrine Function
A client is suffering from diabetes mellitus. Which of the following symptoms indicate hyperglycemia?
1. A.
  Diaphoresis, dizziness, hunger
2. B.
  Headache, blurred vision, nausea
3. C.
  Polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia
4. D.
  Oliguria, fluid retention, shortness of breath
Answer and explanation
Q80 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Inferential Statistics
Which type of error is committed in testing a hypothesis when the researcher accepts the null hypothesis that is actually false?
1. A.
  Type I
2. B.
  Type III
3. C.
  Type II
4. D.
  Type IV
Answer and explanation
Q81 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Immunity
Which of the following immunoglobulin will be increased in a person with an allergy?
1. A.
  Ig E
2. B.
  Ig G
3. C.
  Ig M
4. D.
  Ig A
Answer and explanation
Q82 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Special Topics in Obstetrics
Non-stress test is said to be normal if there are?
1. A.
  2 or more FHR accelerations during a 20 min period
2. B.
  2 or more FHR accelerations in a 40 min period
3. C.
  No decelerations during a 40 min observation
4. D.
  No accelerations during a 40 min observation
Answer and explanation
Q83 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Integumentary Function
Linear burrowing of a mite at finger webs, wrists, elbow, ankles and penis is seen in case of?
1. A.
  Impetigo
2. B.
  Psoriasis
3. C.
  Scabies
4. D.
  Herpes zoster
Answer and explanation
Q84 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Disorders of Kidney and Urinary Tract
A child with recurrent urinary tract infections is most likely to show?
1. A.
  Vesicoureteric reflux
2. B.
  Neurogenic bladder
3. C.
  Renal and ureteric calculi
4. D.
  Posterior urethral valves
Answer and explanation
Q85 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Which of the following combinations of adverse effects must be carefully monitored when administering I.V. insulin to a patient diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis?
1. A.
  Hypercalcemia and hypernatremia
2. B.
  Hypokalemia and hypoglycemia
3. C.
  Hypocalcemia and hyponatremia
4. D.
  Hyperkalemia and hyperglycemia
Answer and explanation
Q86 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Infections of the Individual Pelvic Organs
Which of the following would be informed to the pregnant client with genital herpes to protect the fetus?
1. A.
  Total abstinence is necessary during pregnancy.
2. B.
  Caesarean section will be needed in the case of vaginal lesions
3. C.
  Daily intake of acyclovir
4. D.
  Four hourly Sitz bath
Answer and explanation
Q87 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Antenatal Care, Preconceptional Counseling and Care
When is folic acid started in antenatal period to prevent congenital disorder in an infant?
1. A.
  Before conception
2. B.
  During the third trimester
3. C.
  During the second trimester
4. D.
  During the first trimester
Answer and explanation
Q88 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
Which of the following drugs is the antidote for magnesium toxicity?
1. A.
  Calcium gluconate
2. B.
  Vitamin K
3. C.
  Naloxone
4. D.
  Hydralazine
Answer and explanation
Q89 · Applied Sociology · Introduction
"Man is a social animal"-Who said so?
1. A.
  Karl Marx
2. B.
  Aristotle
3. C.
  Plato
4. D.
  Comte
Answer and explanation
Q90 · Mental Health Nursing · Organic Brain Disorders
A nurse enters the room of a patient with a cognitive impairment disorder and asks what day of the week it is; what the date, month and year are; and where the patient is. The nurse is attempting to assess?
1. A.
  Perseveration
2. B.
  Orientation
3. C.
  Confabulation
4. D.
  Delirium
Answer and explanation
Q91 · Community Health Nursing · Concepts of Community Health and Community Health Nursing
Epidemiological triad includes which of the following factors?
1. A.
  Standardized rates
2. B.
  Agent, host and environment
3. C.
  Rates, ratio and proportion
4. D.
  Incidence, prevalence and trends of disease
Answer and explanation
Q92 · Pharmacology · General Pharmacology
What would you monitor in a patient taking high doses of acetaminophen over a prolonged period?
1. A.
  GI irritation
2. B.
  Prothrombin time
3. C.
  Liver function
4. D.
  Kidney function
Answer and explanation
Q93 · Pharmacology · Introduction to drugs used in alternative systems of medicine
Which of the following is Not an Indian System of medicine?
1. A.
  Unani
2. B.
  Feng Shui
3. C.
  Ayurveda
4. D.
  Homeopathy
Answer and explanation
Q94 · Applied Physiology · Circulatory & Lymphatic system
Which of the following contains deoxygenated blood?
1. A.
  Aorta
2. B.
  Pulmonary artery
3. C.
  Sub-clavian artery
4. D.
  Pulmonary vein
Answer and explanation
Q95 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
Which of the following tubes is used to manage upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage due to esophageal varices?
1. A.
  Jackson-Pratt drain
2. B.
  Sengstaken-Blakemore tube
3. C.
  T tube
4. D.
  Penrose drain
Answer and explanation
Q96 · Applied Anatomy · Nervous System
The movement of the head and shoulders is controlled by the?
1. A.
  Abducent nerve
2. B.
  Accessory nerve
3. C.
  Hypoglossal nerve
4. D.
  Glossopharyngeal nerve
Answer and explanation
Q97 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Disorders of Cardiovascular System
A child is admitted to the pediatric ward with suspected rheumatic arthritis. What should be an important question that a nurse should ask the parents?
1. A.
  Did the child vomit for 4 days?
2. B.
  Did a recent episode of pharyngitis develop?
3. C.
  Did the fever start 3 days ago?
4. D.
  Did the child show a lack of interest in food?
Answer and explanation
Q98 · Mental Health Nursing · Schizophrenia
Unshakeable and persistent ideas are called?
1. A.
  Compulsions
2. B.
  Delusions
3. C.
  Hallucinations
4. D.
  Illusions
Answer and explanation
Q99 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Twitching of facial muscles when the facial nerve is tapped anterior to the earlobe is called?
1. A.
  Chvostok's Sign
2. B.
  Trousseau's Sign
3. C.
  Homans Sign
4. D.
  Brudzinski's Sign
Answer and explanation
Q100 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Immunity
Which of the following is a diagnostic test for typhoid?
1. A.
  Elisa
2. B.
  Shick test
3. C.
  Widal test
4. D.
  Mantoux test
Answer and explanation
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Q101 · Pathology & Genetics · Genetics
Eugenics means?
1. A.
  Improvement of genetic endowment
2. B.
  Genetic counseling
3. C.
  Improvement of environment
4. D.
  Genetic preventive measures
Answer and explanation
Q102 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management Basics Applied to Nursing
The management theorist developed the '14 Principles of Management'.
1. A.
  Henri Fayol
2. B.
  Max Weber
3. C.
  Fredrick Taylor
4. D.
  Mary Follet
Answer and explanation
Q103 · Pharmacology · Autacoids & Related Drugs
An 11-year-old child with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is to be on continued aspirin medication at home. Before discharge from the hospital, the nurse should teach the child and parents to closely monitor for the toxic effects of this drug, which include:
1. A.
  Hypothermia
2. B.
  Jaundice
3. C.
  Tinnitus
4. D.
  Diarrhea
Answer and explanation
Q104 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Miscellaneous
Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL) test is used to diagnose?
1. A.
  Tuberculosis
2. B.
  Pneumonia
3. C.
  Syphilis
4. D.
  AIDS
Answer and explanation
Q105 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Population, Sample & Sampling
A sampling method which involves a random start and then proceeds with the selection of every K element from then onwards is called (Where k = population size/sample size)?
1. A.
  Snowball sampling
2. B.
  Systematic sampling
3. C.
  Stratified random sampling
4. D.
  Simple random sampling
Answer and explanation
Q106 · Nursing Education · Introduction and Theoretical Foundations
Which one of the following is not the psychological principle of teaching?
1. A.
  Proceed from known to unknown
2. B.
  Proceed from concrete to abstract
3. C.
  Proceed from complex to simple
4. D.
  Proceed from simple to difficult
Answer and explanation
Q107 · Pharmacology · Chemotherapy of Neoplastic Drugs
A patient undergoing cancer chemotherapy is vomiting frequently. The drug of choice in this case is?
1. A.
  Ergotamine
2. B.
  Ondansetron
3. C.
  Cimetidine
4. D.
  Bromocriptine
Answer and explanation
Q108 · Mental Health Nursing · Schizophrenia
The chief distinguishing feature of psychotic disorders is?
1. A.
  Overwhelming anxiety
2. B.
  Antisocial conduct
3. C.
  Obsessive behavior
4. D.
  Confusion between fantasy and reality
Answer and explanation
Q109 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Vitamins
Rohit, aged 15 years, complains of bleeding gums. The nurse will advise him to take a diet high in?
1. A.
  Vitamin C
2. B.
  Vitamin B
3. C.
  Vitamin A
4. D.
  Vitamin D
Answer and explanation
Q110 · Mental Health Nursing · Neurotic, stress related and somatisation disorders
A rare condition in which separate personalities exist in the same person is called?
1. A.
  Dissociative identity disorder
2. B.
  Delusion
3. C.
  Schizophrenia
4. D.
  Somatoform disorder
Answer and explanation
Q111 · Community Health Nursing · Concepts of Community Health and Community Health Nursing
The full form of DALY in the context of community health is:
1. A.
  Disability adjusted life years
2. B.
  Disease adapted life years
3. C.
  Disability adapted life years
4. D.
  Disease adjusted life years
Answer and explanation
Q112 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Benign Lesions of the Cervix
The best method for early diagnosis of cervical cancer is:
1. A.
  PAP Smear
2. B.
  Colposcopy and biopsy
3. C.
  Health education
4. D.
  HPV Vaccine
Answer and explanation
Q113 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · General Characteristics of Microbes
The main difference between a prokaryotic cell and a eukaryotic cell is the absence of?
1. A.
  Plasma membrane
2. B.
  Mitochondria
3. C.
  True nucleus
4. D.
  Flagella
Answer and explanation
Q114 · Pathology & Genetics · Genetics
Which of the following is a long continuous strand of DNA that carries genetic information?
1. A.
  Ribosome
2. B.
  Nucleus
3. C.
  Chromosome
4. D.
  Mitochondria
Answer and explanation
Q115 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Menstruation
In a lecture on sexual functioning, a nurse will include the fact that ovulation occurs when the?
1. A.
  Endometrial wall is sloughed off
2. B.
  Blood level of LH is too high
3. C.
  Oxytocin level is too high
4. D.
  Progesterone level is high
Answer and explanation
Q116 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Safe Motherhood, Epidemiology of Obstetrics
Perinatal death includes death during?
1. A.
  37th week of gestation to 14 days after birth
2. B.
  Zero to one month of age
3. C.
  Zero to 28 days of age
4. D.
  28th week of gestation to 7 days after birth
Answer and explanation
Q117 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Distribution
Which of the following statements about acid base balance is Incorrect?
1. A.
  Hyperventilation causes respiratory alkalosis
2. B.
  Overuse of antacids causes metabolic acidosis
3. C.
  Hypoventilation causes respiratory acidosis
4. D.
  Loss of gastric juices causes metabolic alkalosis
Answer and explanation
Q118 · Nursing Foundations · Communication & Nurse-Patient Relationship
Which of the following communication techniques should be avoided by nurses?
1. A.
  Belittling
2. B.
  Validating
3. C.
  Reflecting
4. D.
  Listening
Answer and explanation
Q119 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
Which of the following is the drug of choice for chemoprophylaxis against rheumatic fever?
1. A.
  Erythromycin
2. B.
  Benzathine penicillin
3. C.
  Procaine penicillin
4. D.
  Penicillin V
Answer and explanation
Q120 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
When examining a patient who is paralyzed below the T4 level, the medical-surgical nurse expects to find?
1. A.
  Impaired diaphragmatic function requiring ventilator support
2. B.
  Flaccidity of the upper extremities
3. C.
  Independent use of the upper extremities and efficient cough
4. D.
  Hyperreflexia and spasticity of the upper extremities
Answer and explanation
Q121 · Pharmacology · Drug Affecting Blood & Blood Formation
The nurse administers Heparin BD subcutaneously for a patient in cardiogenic shock. The drug is expected to exhibit action?
1. A.
  Anticoagulant
2. B.
  Anti-dysrhythmic
3. C.
  Ionotrope
4. D.
  Vasopressin
Answer and explanation
Q122 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Distribution
Tall-tented T waves and widened QRS are seen in?
1. A.
  Hyperphosphatemia
2. B.
  Hyperkalemia
3. C.
  Hyponatremia
4. D.
  Hyperglycemia
Answer and explanation
Q123 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Nutritional Deficiency Disorder
All of the following are vitamin deficiencies in children except?
1. A.
  Rickets
2. B.
  Simple Goiter
3. C.
  Megaloblastic Anaemia
4. D.
  Bitot's Spots
Answer and explanation
Q124 · Nursing Foundations · Miscellaneous
When performing an abdominal assessment, in which order are the given steps followed?
1. A.
  Inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation
2. B.
  Palpation, inspection, percussion, auscultation
3. C.
  Percussion, auscultation, inspection, palpation
4. D.
  Inspection, percussion, palpation, auscultation
Answer and explanation
Q125 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Metabolic and Endocrine Function
A patient with Diabetes mellitus has a glycosylated hemoglobin A (HbA1C) level of 9%. Based on this test result, the nurse plans to teach the client about the need to?
1. A.
  Prevent and recognize hypoglycemia
2. B.
  Avoid infection
3. C.
  Take in adequate fluids
4. D.
  Prevent and recognize hyperglycemia
Answer and explanation
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Q126 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Kayser-Fleisher (golden brown) ring at the limbus of corner seen with a hand lens is observed in?
1. A.
  Down's Syndrome
2. B.
  Cataract
3. C.
  Glaucoma
4. D.
  Wilson's Disease
Answer and explanation
Q127 · Nursing Foundations · Nursing Theories
The four metaparadigms of nursing theory are?
1. A.
  Person, Health, Environment and Nursing
2. B.
  Person, Health, Communication and Nursing
3. C.
  Person, Wellness, Security and Nursing
4. D.
  Nursing, Health, Communication and Person
Answer and explanation
Q128 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Miscellaneous
A parent who copes with quarreling among young children by placing them in separate rooms is using?
1. A.
  Time out
2. B.
  Reinforcement
3. C.
  Shaping
4. D.
  Punishment
Answer and explanation
Q129 · Nursing Education · Introduction and Theoretical Foundations
Andragogy refers to?
1. A.
  Experiential learning
2. B.
  Child learning
3. C.
  Adult learning
4. D.
  Action learning
Answer and explanation
Q130 · Community Health Nursing · Health Care Planning and Organization of Health Care at various levels
The coverage of the population by primary health centers (PHC) in plain areas is?
1. A.
  5,000
2. B.
  20,000
3. C.
  30,000
4. D.
  40,000
Answer and explanation
Q131 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
The first action in case of a blood transfusion reaction is?
1. A.
  Waiting for the symptoms to subside
2. B.
  Stopping the blood
3. C.
  Informing a physician
4. D.
  Maintaining the line with normal saline
Answer and explanation
Q132 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
A patient is scheduled for a pulmonary function test. The nurse explains that during the test the respiratory therapist will ask the patient to breathe normally to measure the?
1. A.
  Tidal Volume
2. B.
  Residual Volume
3. C.
  Total Lung Capacity
4. D.
  Vital Capacity
Answer and explanation
Q133 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous Drugs
The nurse is teaching a group of patients about the mood-stabilizing medication, lithium carbonate. Which of the following medications should instruct the patients to avoid because of the increased risk of lithium toxicity?
1. A.
  Hypoglycemic agents
2. B.
  Antibiotics
3. C.
  Diuretics
4. D.
  Antacids
Answer and explanation
Q134 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Fetus
A nurse is describing the process of fetal circulation to a client during a prenatal visit. The nurse accurately tells the client that fetal circulation consists of?
1. A.
  Arteries carrying oxygenated blood to the fetus
2. B.
  Veins carrying deoxygenated blood to the fetus
3. C.
  Two umbilical arteries and one umbilical vein
4. D.
  Two umbilical veins and one umbilical artery
Answer and explanation
Q135 · Applied Physiology · Endocrine system
The hormone is secreted by the posterior pituitary?
1. A.
  Luteinizing
2. B.
  Oxytocin
3. C.
  Melanocyte secreting
4. D.
  Prolactin
Answer and explanation
Q136 · Pharmacology · Respiratory System Drugs
Which of the following vaccines should not be kept in a freezer?
1. A.
  Polio
2. B.
  Diphtheria, Pertussis and Tetanus (DPT) vaccine
3. C.
  Measles
4. D.
  Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine
Answer and explanation
Q137 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Vitamins
Management of Wernicke's disease and Beriberi involves administration of?
1. A.
  Iodine
2. B.
  Vitamin A
3. C.
  Vitamin C
4. D.
  Thiamine
Answer and explanation
Q138 · Applied Physiology · Circulatory & Lymphatic system
Systolic blood pressure slightly falls during normal inspiration due to?
1. A.
  Decreased pulmonary compliance
2. B.
  Increased left ventricular filling
3. C.
  Increased venous return to the right heart, causing transient reduction in left ventricular
4. D.
  Increased systemic vascular resistance
Answer and explanation
Q139 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Disorders of Respiratory System
An 18-month-old infant hospitalized with a severe asthma attack is given prednisone, 15 mg po bid. The nurse should?
1. A.
  Check the child's eosinophil count daily
2. B.
  Have the child rest as much as possible
3. C.
  Prevent exposing the child to infection
4. D.
  Keep the child NPO except for medications
Answer and explanation
Q140 · Applied Physiology · Respiratory system
The is the major muscle responsible for breathing in humans?
1. A.
  Trapezius
2. B.
  Diaphragm
3. C.
  Rectus abdominis
4. D.
  Sternocleidomastoid
Answer and explanation
Q141 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Normal Distribution and Measures of Relationship
Which correlation is the strongest?
1. A.
  +0.90
2. B.
  -0.95
3. C.
  +0.10
4. D.
  -1.00
Answer and explanation
Q142 · Community Health Nursing · Respiratory Infections
Isolation of a child with mumps belongs to what level of prevention?
1. A.
  Intermediate
2. B.
  Primary
3. C.
  Tertiary
4. D.
  Secondary
Answer and explanation
Q143 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Miscellaneous
If a test is sensitive, it will be explained as?
1. A.
  The ability of a test to correctly identify those without the disease (true negative rate)
2. B.
  True positive in current time
3. C.
  True positive in long time
4. D.
  The ability of a test to correctly identify those with the disease (true positive rate)
Answer and explanation
Q144 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
Pain in calf on dorsiflexion of the foot (Homans' sign) may indicate?
1. A.
  Thrombophlebitis
2. B.
  Aneurysm
3. C.
  Lymphedema
4. D.
  Cellulitis
Answer and explanation
Q145 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Population, Sample & Sampling
Incidence is defined as?
1. A.
  Number of new cases occurring during a specific period
2. B.
  Number of old cases present
3. C.
  Number of cases existing in a given population at a given moment
4. D.
  Number of cases existing in a given period
Answer and explanation
Q146 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Disorders of Cardiovascular System
A 1-month-old boy presents with failure to thrive. On examination, he shows features of congestive heart failure. The femoral pulses are feeble as compared to the brachial pulses. The most likely clinical diagnosis is?
1. A.
  Congenital aortic stenosis
2. B.
  Coarctation of aorta
3. C.
  Patent ductus arteriosus
4. D.
  Congenital aortoiliac disease
Answer and explanation
Q147 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Hospital-Acquired Infections
Infection that occurs as a result of a therapeutic or diagnostic procedure is called a/an?
1. A.
  Opportunistic infection
2. B.
  Iatrogenic infection
3. C.
  Cross infection
4. D.
  Nosocomial infection
Answer and explanation
Q148 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Carbohydrates
Lactose is made up of?
1. A.
  Glucose and galactose
2. B.
  Glucose
3. C.
  Glucose and fructose
4. D.
  Fructose
Answer and explanation
Q149 · Pharmacology · Antimicrobial Drugs
All of the following are side effects of Rifampicin Except:
1. A.
  Dizziness
2. B.
  Anorexia
3. C.
  Orange-colored urine
4. D.
  Hypertension
Answer and explanation
Q150 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
The process in which a nasogastric tube is inserted, the stomach is flushed and ingested substances are removed through the tube is called?
1. A.
  Colonic irrigation
2. B.
  Gastric lavage
3. C.
  Decompensation
4. D.
  Gastric gavage
Answer and explanation
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Q151 · Community Health Nursing · Health Care Planning and Organization of Health Care at various levels
ASHA workers work at the level?
1. A.
  District
2. B.
  Community
3. C.
  Village
4. D.
  Primary health centre (PHC)
Answer and explanation
Q152 · Pharmacology · Antimicrobial Drugs
Chloroquine exhibits action?
1. A.
  Antifungal
2. B.
  Antiamoebic
3. C.
  Antimalarial
4. D.
  Antiviral
Answer and explanation
Q153 · Applied Physiology · General Physiology
The normal range for pH of blood is?
1. A.
  7.35-7.45
2. B.
  7.47-7.57
3. C.
  7.11-7.22
4. D.
  8.0-8.2
Answer and explanation
Q154 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
Which nursing intervention is appropriate to prevent pulmonary embolus in a patient who is prescribed bed rest?
1. A.
  Encourage deep breathing and coughing
2. B.
  Teach the patient to move legs in bed
3. C.
  Use the knee gatch when the client is in bed
4. D.
  Limit the patient's fluid intake
Answer and explanation
Q155 · Applied Physiology · Respiratory system
Normal respiration is also called?
1. A.
  Apnea
2. B.
  Orthopnea
3. C.
  Eupnea
4. D.
  Dyspnea
Answer and explanation
Q156 · Applied Physiology · Circulatory & Lymphatic system
The amount of blood ejected by each ventricular contraction is called the?
1. A.
  Cardiac output
2. B.
  Stroke volume
3. C.
  Tidal volume
4. D.
  Expiratory reserve
Answer and explanation
Q157 · Pathology & Genetics · Systemic Pathology
Cystic fibrosis is an example of?
1. A.
  Autosomal recessive disorder
2. B.
  X linked dominant disorder
3. C.
  Autosomal dominant disorder
4. D.
  X linked recessive disorder
Answer and explanation
Q158 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Tools and Methods of Data Collection
Validity of a data-collection instrument means?
1. A.
  The degree to which two different forms of an instrument obtain the same results
2. B.
  The consistency of data over time
3. C.
  The stability of data over time
4. D.
  The ability of the instrument to gather the data that it is intended to measure
Answer and explanation
Q159 · Community Health Nursing · Epidemiology – Epidemiological Approaches and Processes
The study of the distribution and determinants of a disease is called:
1. A.
  Pathology
2. B.
  Epidemiology
3. C.
  Entomology
4. D.
  Genealogy
Answer and explanation
Q160 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Introduction to Statistics
In statistics, the spread of dispersion is described with the help of?
1. A.
  Mode
2. B.
  Mean
3. C.
  Standard deviation
4. D.
  Median
Answer and explanation
Q161 · Pharmacology · Drugs acting on Autonomic Nervoys system
To decrease bradyarrhythmias in children during endotracheal intubation, Succinylcholine is given along with?
1. A.
  Xylocaine
2. B.
  Adrenaline
3. C.
  Vecuronium
4. D.
  Atropine Sulphate
Answer and explanation
Q162 · Community Health Nursing · Epidemiology – Epidemiological Approaches and Processes
The study of the distribution and determinants of a disease is called:
1. A.
  Pathology
2. B.
  Epidemiology
3. C.
  Entomology
4. D.
  Genealogy
Answer and explanation
Q163 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Central Nervous System
Hyper tonicity and scissoring leg movements are expected clinical findings in?
1. A.
  Autism
2. B.
  Cerebral Palsy
3. C.
  Mental Retardation
4. D.
  Schizophrenia
Answer and explanation
Q164 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Other Acute Problems
Which of the following is the method for managing foreign body airway obstruction?
1. A.
  Jaw thrust maneuver
2. B.
  Heimlich maneuver
3. C.
  Leopold's maneuver
4. D.
  Valsalva maneuver
Answer and explanation
Q165 · Nursing Foundations · History of Nursing & Nursing as a profession
"Do no harm" is which ethical principle?
1. A.
  Veracity
2. B.
  Beneficence
3. C.
  Non-maleficence
4. D.
  Justice
Answer and explanation
Q166 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Metabolic and Endocrine Function
How should a nurse assess whether a patient with cirrhosis has asterixis?
1. A.
  Ask the patient to extend the arms
2. B.
  Instruct the patient to lean forward
3. C.
  Dorsiflex the patient's foot
4. D.
  Measure the abdominal girth
Answer and explanation
Q167 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Prenatal Genetic Counseling, Screening and Diagnosis
Increased nuchal translucency observed in the 13th week of fetal ultrasound is characteristic of?
1. A.
  Turner's syndrome
2. B.
  Klinefelter's syndrome
3. C.
  Hydrocephalus
4. D.
  Down's syndrome
Answer and explanation
Q168 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Sensorineural Function
Evisceration refers to?
1. A.
  Separation of wound edges
2. B.
  Eruption of bowel through surgical site
3. C.
  Healing of surgical site
4. D.
  Darkening of wound edges
Answer and explanation
Q169 · Mental Health Nursing · Schizophrenia
False sensory perceptions with no basis in reality are known as?
1. A.
  Delusions
2. B.
  Illusions
3. C.
  Hallucinations
4. D.
  Loose Associations
Answer and explanation
Q170 · Nursing Foundations · Nursing Process
The name of the nursing diagnosis is linked to the etiology with the phrase?
1. A.
  "As manifested by"
2. B.
  "Related to"
3. C.
  "Evidenced by"
4. D.
  "Due to"
Answer and explanation
Q171 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Tools and Methods of Data Collection
The reliability of a measuring tool has all of the following aspects except?
1. A.
  Stability
2. B.
  Efficiency
3. C.
  Equivalence
4. D.
  Internal consistency
Answer and explanation
Q172 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Disinfection and Sterilization
Which of the following is a method of killing microorganisms with their spores?
1. A.
  Sterilization
2. B.
  Disinfection
3. C.
  Flaming
4. D.
  Incineration
Answer and explanation
Q173 · Applied Physiology · General Physiology
The process by which molecules of a solvent tend to pass through a semipermeable membrane from a less concentrated solution into a more concentrated one is called?
1. A.
  Ultra filtration
2. B.
  Active transport
3. C.
  Osmosis
4. D.
  Diffusion
Answer and explanation
Q174 · Applied Physiology · Nervous System
Which of the following is not a function of the sympathetic nervous system?
1. A.
  Increase heart rate
2. B.
  Rest and digest
3. C.
  Increase blood pressure
4. D.
  Fight or flight
Answer and explanation
Q175 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Abnormalities of the Puerperium
When planning care for a postpartum client with thromboembolic disease to prevent the complication of pulmonary embolism, what should be the intervention?
1. A.
  Administer and monitor anticoagulant therapy
2. B.
  Monitor the vital signs frequently
3. C.
  Assess the breath sounds frequently
4. D.
  Enforce bed rest
Answer and explanation
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Q176 · Pharmacology · Drug Affecting Blood & Blood Formation
A patient with chronic renal failure is receiving Epoetin Alfa. Which laboratory result would indicate a therapeutic effect of the medication?
1. A.
  Hematocrit 32%
2. B.
  Platelet count of 400,000 cells /mm³
3. C.
  WBC count of 6000 cells /mm³
4. D.
  BUN of 15 mg/dl
Answer and explanation
Q177 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
Which of the following is the principal mode of heat exchange in an incubator?
1. A.
  Radiation
2. B.
  Conduction
3. C.
  Evaporation
4. D.
  Convection
Answer and explanation
Q178 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Central Nervous System
Hypertonicity and scissoring leg movements are expected clinical findings in?
1. A.
  Autism
2. B.
  Cerebral Palsy
3. C.
  Mental Retardation
4. D.
  Schizophrenia
Answer and explanation
Q179 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Musculoskeletal Function
Colles' fracture is a fracture of the?
1. A.
  Distal end of ulna
2. B.
  Proximal end of radius
3. C.
  Distal end of radius
4. D.
  Shaft of Humerus
Answer and explanation
Q180 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
Deficiency of which of the following neurotransmitters in the brain will cause Alzheimer's disease?
1. A.
  Acetylcholine
2. B.
  Serotonin
3. C.
  GABA
4. D.
  Dopamine
Answer and explanation
Q181 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Vitamins
A nurse is conducting a dietary assessment of a patient who is on a vegan diet. The nurse should plan to provide dietary teaching focused on food items high in which vitamin that may be absent in a vegan diet?
1. A.
  Vitamin A
2. B.
  Vitamin B12
3. C.
  Vitamin C
4. D.
  Vitamin E
Answer and explanation
Q182 · Applied Anatomy · Digestive System
Cecum, colon, and rectum are a part of?
1. A.
  Small intestine
2. B.
  Large intestine
3. C.
  Pleural cavity
4. D.
  Peritoneum
Answer and explanation
Q183 · Nursing Foundations · Administration of medications
Ophthalmic medications should be instilled at?
1. A.
  Lower conjunctival sac
2. B.
  The cornea of the eye
3. C.
  Upper conjunctival sac
4. D.
  The edge of the eye
Answer and explanation
Q184 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Hand Hygiene
How many moments of hand hygiene have been laid down by WHO?
1. A.
  7
2. B.
  8
3. C.
  6
4. D.
  5
Answer and explanation
Q185 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Nutrition
Stunting refers to?
1. A.
  Low weight than what is appropriate for a certain height
2. B.
  Low BMI
3. C.
  Low weight than what is appropriate for a certain age
4. D.
  Low height than what is appropriate for a certain age
Answer and explanation
Q186 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Hypothesis & Assumption
The statements of beliefs and ideas, which are considered to be true, are known as?
1. A.
  Operational definitions
2. B.
  Assumptions
3. C.
  Conceptual definitions
4. D.
  Hypotheses
Answer and explanation
Q187 · Applied Psychology · Personality
The part of the mind that distinguishes right from wrong and acts as a censor of behavior is known as?
1. A.
  Libido
2. B.
  Id
3. C.
  Super-ego
4. D.
  Ego
Answer and explanation
Q188 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Normal Labor
Untwisting of the neck sustained during internal rotation is called as?
1. A.
  Crowning
2. B.
  Flexion
3. C.
  Restitution
4. D.
  Torsion
Answer and explanation
Q189 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management
On physical examination, the nurse notes that there is separation of layers of a surgical wound. She records it as?
1. A.
  Evisceration
2. B.
  Herniation
3. C.
  Prolapsed
4. D.
  Dehiscence
Answer and explanation
Q190 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
In ECG, the P wave represents:
1. A.
  Atrial depolarization
2. B.
  Ventricular Depolarization
3. C.
  Ventricular repolarization
4. D.
  Atrial repolarization
Answer and explanation
Q191 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Infections and Infestations
All of the following methods are used for the diagnosis of HIV infection in a two-month-old child, Except?
1. A.
  HIV ELISA
2. B.
  DNA-PCR
3. C.
  P24 antigen assay
4. D.
  Viral culture
Answer and explanation
Q192 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
A nurse is reviewing a patient's records and notes that the patient has renal disorder. The nurse expects to note which of the following laboratory results?
1. A.
  Decreased serum potassium level
2. B.
  Decreased serum phosphate level
3. C.
  Elevated serum creatinine level
4. D.
  Increased hemoglobin level
Answer and explanation
Q193 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Which of the following Hepatitis viruses spreads by the fecal-oral route?
1. A.
  Hepatitis D
2. B.
  Hepatitis C
3. C.
  Hepatitis A
4. D.
  Hepatitis B
Answer and explanation
Q194 · Nursing Foundations · Oxygenation needs
If a chest drainage system line is broken or interrupted, the nurse's first course of action should be to?
1. A.
  Document findings
2. B.
  Notify the physician
3. C.
  Check the patient's vitals
4. D.
  Clamp the tube immediately
Answer and explanation
Q195 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Diseases of Gastrointestinal System and Liver
A newborn is presented with a bloated abdomen shortly after birth with passing of less meconium. A full thickness biopsy of the rectum was carried out. Which one of the Following rectal biopsy findings is most likely to be present?
1. A.
  Thickened Muscularis propria
2. B.
  Hyalinization of the muscular coat
3. C.
  Lack of ganglion cells
4. D.
  Fibrosis of submucosa
Answer and explanation
Q196 · Pharmacology · Hormones & Related Drugs
The nurse, recognizing that digitalis preparations promote diuresis, should evaluate patients for a depletion of?
1. A.
  Phosphate
2. B.
  Calcium
3. C.
  Sodium
4. D.
  Potassium
Answer and explanation
Q197 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Professional Advancement
Relationship between two variables like age and weight can be presented using a?
1. A.
  Scatter diagram
2. B.
  Bar diagram
3. C.
  Pic diagram
4. D.
  Histogram
Answer and explanation
Q198 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Diagnosis of Pregnancy
Dusky hue of the vestibule and anterior vaginal wall visible at about 8th week of pregnancy is called as?
1. A.
  Goodell's sign
2. B.
  Hegar's sign
3. C.
  Chadwick's sign
4. D.
  Palmer's sign
Answer and explanation
Q199 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Complicated Pregnancy
Coombs test is performed to predict which complication in a fetus?
1. A.
  Physiologic hyperbilirubinemia
2. B.
  Metabolic disorder
3. C.
  Acute hemolytic disease
4. D.
  Genetic thalassemia
Answer and explanation
Q200 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Acid-fast bacilli are found positive in which of the following conditions?
1. A.
  Tuberculosis and Leprosy
2. B.
  SARS and Diphtheria
3. C.
  Tuberculosis
4. D.
  Diphtheria
Answer and explanation

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