BCCL Kharkhanda Staff Nurse 2015 question paper

BCCL Kharkhanda Staff Nurse · 2015 · 100 questions · 120 minutes · 0.25 mark deducted per wrong answer

Medical & Surgical Nursing 29
General Knowledge 18
Obstetrics & Gynaecology 12
Pharmacology 9
Applied Anatomy 6
Applied Microbiology & Infection control 5
Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) 5
Community Health Nursing 4
Nursing Foundations 4
Biochemistry & Nutrition 2
Applied Nutrition & Dietetics 2
Forensic Nursing & Indian laws 1
Applied Physiology 1
Mental Health Nursing 1
Applied Psychology 1

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Q1 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Diagnosis of Pregnancy
For a mother receiving magnesium sulphate for symptoms of hypomagnesaemia, an important sign for the nurse to note first is?
1. A.
  Cool skin temperature
2. B.
  Rapid pulse rate
3. C.
  Tingling in the toes
4. D.
  Decreased deep tendon reflex
Answer and explanation
Q2 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
Most important drug to control anaphylactic shock is?
1. A.
  Hydrocortisone
2. B.
  Dopamine
3. C.
  Dexamethasone
4. D.
  Adrenaline (ADR)
Answer and explanation
Q3 · Community Health Nursing · Assisting individuals and families to promote and maintain their health
B.C.G vaccine is given to protect the child against?
1. A.
  Diphtheria
2. B.
  Tetanus
3. C.
  Typhoid
4. D.
  Tuberculosis
Answer and explanation
Q4 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
What is the main cause of Enteric fever?
1. A.
  E. coli
2. B.
  Leishmania
3. C.
  Salmonella typhi
4. D.
  Coxiella burnetii
Answer and explanation
Q5 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management
For an operation theatre (OT) nurse should prepare?
1. A.
  Dressing trolley
2. B.
  Emergency trolley
3. C.
  Mayo trolley
4. D.
  Washing trolley
Answer and explanation
Q6 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Metabolic and Endocrine Function
A patient is suspected to have hepatitis, which diagnostic test will confirm the diagnosis?
1. A.
  Elevated haemoglobin level
2. B.
  Elevated serum bilirubin level
3. C.
  Elevated blood urea nitrogen level
4. D.
  Decreased erythrocyte sedimentation rate
Answer and explanation
Q7 · Pharmacology · Antimicrobial Drugs
A patient receiving aminoglycoside antibiotics needs to undergo which investigation positively?
1. A.
  Serum sodium
2. B.
  Serum potassium
3. C.
  Red blood cell count
4. D.
  Serum creatinine
Answer and explanation
Q8 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Hematological Disorders
Which are the drugs to be avoided for a haemophilic child?
1. A.
  Acetyl salicylic acid
2. B.
  Magnesium hydroxide
3. C.
  Acetaminophen
4. D.
  Iron
Answer and explanation
Q9 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Lead rubber aprons are used in OT when following equipment is used?
1. A.
  Electric Cautery
2. B.
  Ventilator
3. C.
  Image intensifier
4. D.
  Pulse oximeter
Answer and explanation
Q10 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Urinary Tract Function
Cystolithotomy means removal of stones from?
1. A.
  Bladder
2. B.
  Gallbladder
3. C.
  Kidney
4. D.
  Ureter
Answer and explanation
Q11 · Applied Anatomy · Endocrine System
Glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids are secreted by?
1. A.
  Gonads
2. B.
  Adrenal glands
3. C.
  Pancreas
4. D.
  Anterior Pituitary
Answer and explanation
Q12 · General Knowledge · Indian geography
River Luni drains into?
1. A.
  Ganga Delta
2. B.
  Kerala Coast
3. C.
  Rann of Kutch
4. D.
  Godavari Delta
Answer and explanation
Q13 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management
Which of the following suture materials can be autoclaved for sterilization?
1. A.
  Silk & Linen
2. B.
  Catgut & Polyglactin
3. C.
  PDS & Polyster
4. D.
  Polyglycolic acid & Collagen
Answer and explanation
Q14 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Immunity
When antibodies are produced in one body and transferred to another body for protection against a disease, what is it called?
1. A.
  Active Immunity
2. B.
  Herd Immunity
3. C.
  Passive Immunity
4. D.
  Cellular Immunity
Answer and explanation
Q15 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Insulin, Glucose Homeostasis & Diabetes Mellitus
Fasting blood sugar is done to detect?
1. A.
  Amount of insulin in blood
2. B.
  Amount of glucose in blood
3. C.
  Course of diabetes
4. D.
  Treatment of diabetes
Answer and explanation
Q16 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management
Which forceps are non-traumatic?
1. A.
  Allis forceps
2. B.
  Kocher's forceps
3. C.
  Tooth thumb forceps
4. D.
  Babcock's forceps
Answer and explanation
Q17 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Operative Obstetrics
Pfannenstiel incision is used for?
1. A.
  Caesarean section
2. B.
  Cholecystectomy
3. C.
  Inguinal Herniorraphy
4. D.
  Gastrectomy
Answer and explanation
Q18 · Applied Anatomy · Musculoskeletal System
Which one of the largest bones in the human body?
1. A.
  Femur
2. B.
  Humerus
3. C.
  Tibia
4. D.
  Radius
Answer and explanation
Q19 · General Knowledge · Indian geography
Hirakud Dam has been built on which river?
1. A.
  Ganga
2. B.
  Mahanadi
3. C.
  Brahmaputra
4. D.
  Krishna
Answer and explanation
Q20 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Disinfection and Sterilization
An autoclave is used for?
1. A.
  Dry heat sterilization
2. B.
  Moist heat sterilization
3. C.
  Chemical sterilization
4. D.
  Gaseous sterilization
Answer and explanation
Q21 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management
Lithotomy position is used for operations of?
1. A.
  Vagina
2. B.
  Perineum
3. C.
  Anal canal
4. D.
  All of these
Answer and explanation
Q22 · Applied Anatomy · Circulatory & Lymphatic System
Which portion of the heart receives oxygenated blood?
1. A.
  Left auricle
2. B.
  Right auricle
3. C.
  Left ventricle
4. D.
  Right Ventricle
Answer and explanation
Q23 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Operative Obstetrics
During which stage of labor is an episiotomy performed?
1. A.
  In the first stage of labor
2. B.
  In the second stage of labor
3. C.
  In the third stage of labor
4. D.
  None of these
Answer and explanation
Q24 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
Sarcoma means cancer of which organ/tissue?
1. A.
  Glands
2. B.
  Skin
3. C.
  Lymphatic tissue
4. D.
  Connective tissue
Answer and explanation
Q25 · Applied Anatomy · Digestive System
Proctoscope is used to assess?
1. A.
  Anal canal
2. B.
  Sigmoid colon
3. C.
  Vagina
4. D.
  Oral cavity
Answer and explanation
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Q26 · Nursing Foundations · Administration of medications
When two live vaccines are needed, how should they be administered?
1. A.
  Simultaneously at different sites
2. B.
  Simultaneously at the same site
3. C.
  Both together in IV form
4. D.
  All of These
Answer and explanation
Q27 · Nursing Foundations · Vital Signs
To avoid an error while measuring blood pressure, the nurse should?
1. A.
  Use a narrow cuff
2. B.
  Stand close to the manometer
3. C.
  Elevate the client's arm on a pillow
4. D.
  Read at eye level
Answer and explanation
Q28 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management
During cutting the tissue, bleeding points are caught with the help of?
1. A.
  Artery forceps
2. B.
  Allis' forceps
3. C.
  Lane's forceps
4. D.
  Babcock's forceps
Answer and explanation
Q29 · Pharmacology · Cardiovascular Drugs
Digoxin is administered intravenously to the patient as the drug acts to?
1. A.
  Dilate coronary arteries
2. B.
  Increase myocardial contractility
3. C.
  Decrease electrical conductivity to hear
4. D.
  Decrease cardiac dysrhythmias
Answer and explanation
Q30 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management
Tuohy's needle is used for?
1. A.
  Spinal anesthesia
2. B.
  Epidural anesthesia
3. C.
  Local anesthesia
4. D.
  Nerve block
Answer and explanation
Q31 · Forensic Nursing & Indian laws · Dummy
To provide opportunities for education to the child between the age of six and fourteen years is?
1. A.
  Fundamental Right under Indian Constitution
2. B.
  Fundamental Duty under Indian Constitution
3. C.
  Directive Principles of State Policy Under Indian Constitution
4. D.
  Legal Right under Indian Constitution
Answer and explanation
Q32 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
Drugs used to counteract the bleeding complication due to heparin overdose?
1. A.
  Calcium gluconate
2. B.
  Protamine sulphate
3. C.
  Methargine
4. D.
  Nitrogerrantoin
Answer and explanation
Q33 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Vitamins
Pellagra is caused due to the deficiency of?
1. A.
  Thiamine
2. B.
  Niacin
3. C.
  Pyridoxine
4. D.
  Riboflavin
Answer and explanation
Q34 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Fundamentals of Reproduction
What is a woman who has never given birth to a child called?
1. A.
  Nullipara
2. B.
  Nulligravida
3. C.
  Primipara
4. D.
  Parturient
Answer and explanation
Q35 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · National Nutritional Program and Role
According to National Immunization Schedule, First Dose of oral vitamin A recommended for Infant is?
1. A.
  1,000 IU
2. B.
  2,000 IU
3. C.
  10,000 IU
4. D.
  1,00,000 IU
Answer and explanation
Q36 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Displacement of the Uterus
Vaginal hysterectomy is done for?
1. A.
  Uterus prolapsed
2. B.
  Fibroid uterus
3. C.
  Cervical erosion
4. D.
  Endometrial carcinoma
Answer and explanation
Q37 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management
Knee chest position is used for?
1. A.
  Lumbar laminectomy
2. B.
  Colectomy
3. C.
  Hysterectomy
4. D.
  Cholecystectomy
Answer and explanation
Q38 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Miscellaneous
The nurse evaluates the adequacy of the neonate's oxygen by monitoring?
1. A.
  Cyanosis of hand and feet
2. B.
  Pulse rate continuously
3. C.
  Arterial blood gas
4. D.
  The percentage of oxygen received
Answer and explanation
Q39 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Integumentary Function
The 'Rule of Nine' in patients with burns helps to assess?
1. A.
  The amount of body surface burned
2. B.
  Rehabilitation needs
3. C.
  Ventilatory assistance needs
4. D.
  Types of intravenous infusion required
Answer and explanation
Q40 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
A nurse assesses the patient's respiratory status. Which of the following symptoms would be an early indicator of hypoxia in an unconscious patient?
1. A.
  Cyanosis
2. B.
  Decreased respiration
3. C.
  Restlessness
4. D.
  Hypotension
Answer and explanation
Q41 · General Knowledge · Union government and Judiciary Bodies
The Governor of a state is appointed by?
1. A.
  Chief Minister of the state
2. B.
  Chief Justice of Supreme Court
3. C.
  President of India
4. D.
  Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Answer and explanation
Q42 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Disinfection and Sterilization
Fumigation with formalin vapor is commonly used to sterilize and disinfect?
1. A.
  Operation room
2. B.
  Scrubbing room
3. C.
  Nursing room
4. D.
  Sterilization room
Answer and explanation
Q43 · General Knowledge · Sports Current Affairs
2015, ICC Cricket World Cup was hosted by?
1. A.
  Australia
2. B.
  New Zealand
3. C.
  England
4. D.
  Both Australia & New Zealand
Answer and explanation
Q44 · Applied Physiology · Renal system
The major role in maintaining fluid balance in the body is performed by?
1. A.
  Liver
2. B.
  Heart
3. C.
  Lungs
4. D.
  Kidneys
Answer and explanation
Q45 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy
The mother's blood pressure climbs to 170/100 mmHg. Which of the following symptoms would suggest to the nurse that the patient may be about to convulse?
1. A.
  Increased fetal movements
2. B.
  Decreased temperature
3. C.
  Epigastric pain
4. D.
  Urine Output of 40 ml/hour
Answer and explanation
Q46 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Genital Malignancy
The commonest cause of death in women with cancer cervix is?
1. A.
  Septicaemia
2. B.
  Renal failure/uraemia
3. C.
  Haemorrhage
4. D.
  Cachexia
Answer and explanation
Q47 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
Drug used in infiltrating anaesthesia?
1. A.
  2% Lignocaine
2. B.
  5% Lignocaine
3. C.
  4% Lignocaine
4. D.
  None of these
Answer and explanation
Q48 · Pharmacology · Drug Affecting Blood & Blood Formation
A patient has undergone mitral valve replacement having persistent bleeding from surgical incision in the early postoperative period, which drug will be administered?
1. A.
  Protamine sulphate
2. B.
  Vitamin C
3. C.
  Quinidine Sulphate
4. D.
  Warfarin sodium
Answer and explanation
Q49 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Distribution
Which of the signs and symptoms would be an early indication that the patient's serum potassium level is below usual?
1. A.
  Sticky mucous membrane
2. B.
  Diarrhoea
3. C.
  Muscle weakness in the legs
4. D.
  Tingling in the fingers
Answer and explanation
Q50 · Applied Anatomy · Respiratory System
The endotracheal tube is put into the?
1. A.
  Oesophagus
2. B.
  Stomach
3. C.
  Trachea
4. D.
  Nasal cavity
Answer and explanation
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Q51 · Applied Anatomy · Endocrine System
Which gland is known as master gland?
1. A.
  Pineal
2. B.
  Pituitary
3. C.
  Pancreas
4. D.
  Salivary
Answer and explanation
Q52 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Central Nervous System
Neonates exposed to oxygen for a longer period may lead to?
1. A.
  Glaucoma
2. B.
  Retrolental fibroplasias
3. C.
  Eye infection
4. D.
  None of the above
Answer and explanation
Q53 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
Ringer Lactate (RL) intravenous solution does not contain.
1. A.
  Magnesium chloride
2. B.
  Sodium chloride
3. C.
  Potassium chloride
4. D.
  Calcium chloride
Answer and explanation
Q54 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Antenatal Assessment of Fetal Well-Being
A nurse performs the assessment of a patient posted for caesarean section delivery. Which assessment would indicate the need to contact the doctor?
1. A.
  Haemoglobin of 11 gm
2. B.
  Fetal heart rate 180 beats/min
3. C.
  Maternal pulse of 84 beats/min
4. D.
  White blood cells of 12,000/mm3
Answer and explanation
Q55 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management
Lateral position is used for operations of?
1. A.
  Kidney
2. B.
  Gall bladder
3. C.
  Appendix
4. D.
  Heart
Answer and explanation
Q56 · General Knowledge · Sports Current Affairs
PV Sindhu is related to which sport?
1. A.
  Cricket
2. B.
  Badminton
3. C.
  Tennis
4. D.
  Billiards
Answer and explanation
Q57 · General Knowledge · Union government and Judiciary Bodies
Who is the cabinet minister of Railways in 16th Lok Sabha?
1. A.
  Mr. Arun Jaitley
2. B.
  Mr. Manoj Sinha
3. C.
  Mr. Suresh Prabhu
4. D.
  Piyush Goyal
Answer and explanation
Q58 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management
Endotracheal intubation is used in?
1. A.
  General anaesthesia
2. B.
  Spinal anaesthesia
3. C.
  Regional anaesthesia
4. D.
  Local anaesthesia
Answer and explanation
Q59 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Endocrinology in Relation to Reproduction
Which of the following hormones is not produced by placenta?
1. A.
  Testosterone
2. B.
  Estrogen
3. C.
  Progesterone
4. D.
  Human chronic gonadotropin
Answer and explanation
Q60 · Mental Health Nursing · Psychiatric Emergencies
Which of the following clinical features alerts the nurse to lithium toxicity?
1. A.
  Increased agitated behaviour
2. B.
  Marked increased food intake
3. C.
  Sudden increase in blood pressure
4. D.
  Anorexia with nausea and vomiting
Answer and explanation
Q61 · General Knowledge · Miscellaneous
Which one of the following is the highest in rank?
1. A.
  Lieutenant General
2. B.
  Air Marshal
3. C.
  Commodore
4. D.
  Admiral
Answer and explanation
Q62 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
When providing CPR, the compression depth for an adult should be at least ______.
1. A.
  2 inches
2. B.
  1 inch
3. C.
  5 inches
4. D.
  3 inches
Answer and explanation
Q63 · General Knowledge · Indian history
Which of the following Muslim rulers remained in the captivity of his son?
1. A.
  Akbar
2. B.
  Aurangzeb
3. C.
  Shahjahan
4. D.
  Jahangir
Answer and explanation
Q64 · General Knowledge · Everyday science
Full Moon occurs?
1. A.
  When Earth comes between Sun and the Moon
2. B.
  When Moon comes between Earth and the Sun
3. C.
  When Sun comes between Moon and the Earth
4. D.
  None of the above is correct
Answer and explanation
Q65 · Nursing Foundations · Administration of medications
What is the nurse's responsibility in an unusual situation when she administers wrong medicine orally?
1. A.
  Keep it secret
2. B.
  Inform the sister in charge & note it in incident report
3. C.
  Ask the patient to vomit it out immediately and inform the doctor
4. D.
  Write it in the report book
Answer and explanation
Q66 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
Name the operation in which part of large intestine is exteriorized and an opening is made in it?
1. A.
  Ileostomy
2. B.
  Jejunostomy
3. C.
  Caecostomy
4. D.
  Colostomy
Answer and explanation
Q67 · Nursing Foundations · Miscellaneous
A client drank 7 1/2 oz of orange juice, 6 oz of tea and 8 oz of milk. The calculated intake will be:
1. A.
  515 ml
2. B.
  585 ml
3. C.
  625 ml
4. D.
  645 ml
Answer and explanation
Q68 · General Knowledge · National Current Affairs
Who is the present governor of the Bank of India?
1. A.
  Raghuram Rajan
2. B.
  Bimal Jalan
3. C.
  Y. V. Reddy
4. D.
  None of these
Answer and explanation
Q69 · General Knowledge · Sports Current Affairs
Rovers' cup is associated with?
1. A.
  Badminton
2. B.
  Cricket
3. C.
  Hockey
4. D.
  Football
Answer and explanation
Q70 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Other Acute Problems
When it is discovered that the patient has no carotid pulse or respirations, the nurse:
1. A.
  Clears the airway
2. B.
  Gives four full lung inflations
3. C.
  Compresses lower sternum 1.5 times
4. D.
  Checks for radial pulse
Answer and explanation
Q71 · General Knowledge · Indian history
Who was the political Guru of Mahatma Gandhi?
1. A.
  Motilal Nehru
2. B.
  Gopal Krishna Gokhale
3. C.
  Madan Mohan Malviya
4. D.
  Dada Bhai Naoroji
Answer and explanation
Q72 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management
Catgut is made from intestine of?
1. A.
  Domestic cat
2. B.
  Wild cat
3. C.
  Sheep
4. D.
  Horse
Answer and explanation
Q73 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Pelvic Infection
Genital tuberculosis occurs mainly in women in the following organ?
1. A.
  Fallopian tube
2. B.
  Uterus
3. C.
  Cervix
4. D.
  Vagina
Answer and explanation
Q74 · General Knowledge · Basic Physics
The liquid drops or gas bubbles are always spherical due to?
1. A.
  Volume tension
2. B.
  Surface tension
3. C.
  Gravitational force
4. D.
  Magnetic force
Answer and explanation
Q75 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
In case of ventricular fibrillation, a nurse must prepare for the first step of treatment?
1. A.
  Intravenous infusion
2. B.
  Continuous cardiac monitoring
3. C.
  Oxygen administration
4. D.
  CPR and defibrillation
Answer and explanation
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Q76 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Lipids
Ketone bodies appear in the blood and urine when fats are being oxidized in great amounts. The condition is associated with?
1. A.
  Starvation
2. B.
  Bone healing
3. C.
  Alcoholism
4. D.
  Positive nitrogen balance
Answer and explanation
Q77 · Community Health Nursing · Geriatric Health Care
A geriatric patient receives calcium and vitamin D supplements to reduce the risk of osteoporosis, what type of prevention is this?
1. A.
  Primary prevention
2. B.
  Secondary prevention
3. C.
  Tertiary prevention
4. D.
  Primordial prevention
Answer and explanation
Q78 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Cretinism is due to deficiency of?
1. A.
  Thyroxine
2. B.
  Estrogen
3. C.
  Epinephrine
4. D.
  Renin
Answer and explanation
Q79 · General Knowledge · Books, authors & institutions
The book titled 'Forge Your Future' has been authored by?
1. A.
  Mr. Pranab Mukerjee
2. B.
  Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
3. C.
  Mr. Narendra Modi
4. D.
  Dr. Manmohan Singh
Answer and explanation
Q80 · Community Health Nursing · Demography, Surveillance and Interpretation of Data
What is the characteristic of the High Stationary Stage in the demographic cycle?
1. A.
  High birth rate and high death rate
2. B.
  Death rate starts to decline while birth rate remains unchanged
3. C.
  Death rate has fallen further and birth rate has fallen
4. D.
  Low Birth and Low Death Rate
Answer and explanation
Q81 · General Knowledge · Everyday science
The Higgs-boson particle which was discovered by scientists, is also known as?
1. A.
  Quantum Particle
2. B.
  God Particle
3. C.
  Atomic Particle
4. D.
  High mass particle
Answer and explanation
Q82 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Practical Obstetrics
Green Armytage forceps is used to arrest bleeding in?
1. A.
  Hysterectomy
2. B.
  Ovariotomy
3. C.
  Caesarean section
4. D.
  Myomectomy
Answer and explanation
Q83 · Pharmacology · Drugs Acting on Central Nervous System
Which of the following tests must be done before the patient starts taking imipramine?
1. A.
  Electrocardiogram
2. B.
  Urine Protein
3. C.
  Thyroid scan
4. D.
  Creatinine clearance test
Answer and explanation
Q84 · General Knowledge · National Government Health Programmes
Ayushman Bharat Day is celebrated annually on which day?
1. A.
  April 30
2. B.
  July 1
3. C.
  May 2
4. D.
  January 28
Answer and explanation
Q85 · General Knowledge · Constitution basics
The constitution of India was adopted on?
1. A.
  26th November, 1949
2. B.
  26th January, 1950
3. C.
  15th August, 1947
4. D.
  26th January, 1951
Answer and explanation
Q86 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
The branch of biology that deals with the study of fungi is called?
1. A.
  Algology
2. B.
  Phycology
3. C.
  Mycology
4. D.
  Microbiology
Answer and explanation
Q87 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
A test that should be included in the yearly physical examination of men during the late middle and older adult years is?
1. A.
  PSA
2. B.
  ELISA
3. C.
  Western blot
4. D.
  Serum Triglycerides
Answer and explanation
Q88 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
What does Thrombocytopenia mean?
1. A.
  Weakness of Platelet Aggregation
2. B.
  Low Platelet Count
3. C.
  Increased Platelet Count
4. D.
  Normal Platelet Count
Answer and explanation
Q89 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Antepartum Hemorrhage
The mother is diagnosed with partial placenta previa. The nurse tells the client that the usual treatment for partial placenta previa is?
1. A.
  Bed rest
2. B.
  Administration of platelets
3. C.
  Immediate caesarean section delivery
4. D.
  Induction of labour with oxytocin
Answer and explanation
Q90 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Shock and Multisystem Failure
Signs and symptoms of cardiogenic shock?
1. A.
  Oliguria
2. B.
  Bradycardia
3. C.
  Elevated blood pressure
4. D.
  Fever
Answer and explanation
Q91 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Diseases of Gastrointestinal System and Liver
What is the main objective of ORS Therapy during diarrhea in a child?
1. A.
  Prevent Dehydration
2. B.
  Reduce Mortality
3. C.
  To correct water and electrolyte imbalance
4. D.
  All of these
Answer and explanation
Q92 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Urinary Tract Function
Excessive albuminuria is associated with?
1. A.
  Dehydration
2. B.
  Bruising
3. C.
  Infection
4. D.
  Oedema
Answer and explanation
Q93 · General Knowledge · Basic Physics
A cyclist while turning around a curved road leans inwards. By doing so which force he is providing himself which enables to take a turn?
1. A.
  Centrifugal Force
2. B.
  Centripetal force
3. C.
  Angular Velocity
4. D.
  None of these
Answer and explanation
Q94 · Community Health Nursing · Epidemiology – Epidemiological Approaches and Processes
What is the constant presence of a disease or infection within a geographical area called?
1. A.
  Pandemic
2. B.
  Epidemic
3. C.
  Endemic
4. D.
  Sporadic
Answer and explanation
Q95 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management
Anaesthesia machine is used in general anaesthesia for?
1. A.
  Pumping oxygen into lung
2. B.
  Removing exhaled gases from lung
3. C.
  Pumping anaesthetic gases into lung
4. D.
  All of these
Answer and explanation
Q96 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
Defibrillator is used in situation of?
1. A.
  Cardiac arrest
2. B.
  Respiratory arrest
3. C.
  Shock
4. D.
  Peritonitis
Answer and explanation
Q97 · Pharmacology · Drugs acting on peripheral nervous system
Which of the following is a muscle relaxant?
1. A.
  Thiopentone
2. B.
  Ketamine
3. C.
  Epontol
4. D.
  Pancuronium bromide
Answer and explanation
Q98 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
Which of the following is not a Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) Benefit?
1. A.
  Improves Mother Baby bond
2. B.
  Increases Milk production in Mothers
3. C.
  Increases Infection in Babies
4. D.
  Keeps the baby warm
Answer and explanation
Q99 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
The nurse understands that hemiplegia involves:
1. A.
  Paresis of both lower extremities
2. B.
  Paralysis of one side of the body
3. C.
  Paralysis of both lower extremities
4. D.
  Paresis of upper and lower extremities
Answer and explanation
Q100 · Applied Psychology · Miscellaneous
What is the person who transmits a message called?
1. A.
  Encoder
2. B.
  Receiver
3. C.
  Decoder
4. D.
  Thinker
Answer and explanation