BHU Nursing Officer, 12 April 2024 question paper

BHU Nursing Officer · 2024 · 50 questions · 90 minutes · 1 mark deducted per wrong answer

Medical & Surgical Nursing 12
Obstetrics & Gynaecology 5
Applied Microbiology & Infection control 5
General Knowledge 4
Applied Physiology 3
Community Health Nursing 3
Pharmacology 3
Mental Health Nursing 3
Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) 2
Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics 2
Nursing Foundations 1
Applied Anatomy 1
Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) 1
Applied Sociology 1
Reasoning 1
Applied Nutrition & Dietetics 1
Nursing Research & Statistics 1
English 1

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Q1 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Distribution
When monitoring a patient on diuretic therapy, which of the following diagnostic assessments is most appropriate?
1. A.
  Monitor for his respiratory status
2. B.
  Monitor for the patient's heart rate
3. C.
  Monitor for chest pain
4. D.
  Monitor for serum electrolytes
Answer and explanation
Q2 · Nursing Foundations · Miscellaneous
Facilitating peaceful and supportive care in a dying patient is called as:
1. A.
  Euthanasia
2. B.
  Hospice Care
3. C.
  Ambulatory Care
4. D.
  Intensive Care
Answer and explanation
Q3 · Applied Physiology · Blood
The blood cells that transport oxygen are termed as:
1. A.
  Leukocytes
2. B.
  Thrombocytes
3. C.
  Lymphocytes
4. D.
  Erythrocytes
Answer and explanation
Q4 · General Knowledge · Important Health Days & Themes
On which of the following dates, "Earth Day" is observed every year?
1. A.
  22nd April
2. B.
  22nd May
3. C.
  22nd August
4. D.
  22nd October
Answer and explanation
Q5 · Applied Physiology · Nervous System
Match List I with List II:

List I (Tissue of origin of pain): List II (Site of Referred pain):

(A) Heart, (I)Groin

(B) Uterus, (II) Right shoulder,

(C) Kidney, (III) Low Back,

(D) Liver (IV) Left shoulder

Choose the correct answer:
1. A.
  (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
2. B.
  (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
3. C.
  (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
4. D.
  (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
Answer and explanation
Q6 · Applied Physiology · Endocrine system
Given below are two statements:Statement I: Calcitonin lowers blood calcium levels.Statement II: Calcitonin increases the reabsorption of calcium.Choose the correct answer:
1. A.
  Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct
2. B.
  Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect
3. C.
  Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
4. D.
  Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
Answer and explanation
Q7 · Community Health Nursing · Health Care Planning and Organization of Health Care at various levels
Which of the following health care institutions have been upgraded to health and wellness centers?
1. Sub-health centres
2. Primary health centres
3. Sub district hospitals
4. District hospitals Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
1. A.
  3 and 4 only
2. B.
  1 and 2 only
3. C.
  1 and 3 only
4. D.
  2 and 3 only
Answer and explanation
Q8 · General Knowledge · Indian geography
Dholera, where a semiconductor chip factory is being set up, is in which state?
1. A.
  Karnataka
2. B.
  Tamil Nadu
3. C.
  Gujarat
4. D.
  Telangana
Answer and explanation
Q9 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Diseases of Gastrointestinal System and Liver
Given below are two statements:Statement I: Hypertrophy of circular muscle of the pylorus causes narrowing of the pyloric canal.Statement II: Metabolic Alkalosis and Electrolyte imbalance Noted in Babies with Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis.Choose the correct answer:
1. A.
  Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
2. B.
  Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
3. C.
  Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
4. D.
  Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
Answer and explanation
Q10 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Antenatal Care, Preconceptional Counseling and Care
When should the covid-19 vaccine be given to pregnant women?
1. A.
  Covid-19 vaccine should not be given to pregnant women
2. B.
  During pregnancy Covid-19 vaccination can be started any time
3. C.
  She should be vaccinated soon after delivery
4. D.
  None of the above
Answer and explanation
Q11 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management
Two statements are given below:Statement I: Retained surgical bodies are any foreign bodies left inside the patient after the operation.Statement II: To prevent retained surgical bodies the nurse must count surgical items before the skin incision.Choose the correct answer:
1. A.
  Both Statement I and II are correct
2. B.
  Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
3. C.
  Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
4. D.
  Both Statement I and II are incorrect
Answer and explanation
Q12 · Applied Anatomy · Reproductive System
A tiny finger-like structure which lies at the upper junction of the two labia minora above the urethral opening is called?
1. A.
  Ampulla
2. B.
  Hymen
3. C.
  Clitoris
4. D.
  Mons pubis
Answer and explanation
Q13 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Hemorrhage in Early Pregnancy
A woman with 36 weeks of gestation informs the nurse there is a sudden gush of fluid from the vagina. This indicates which of the clinical conditions?
1. A.
  Preterm Labour
2. B.
  Intrauterine death
3. C.
  Premature Rupture of membrane
4. D.
  Miscarriage
Answer and explanation
Q14 · General Knowledge · Basic Chemistry
Which of the following is an example of metalloids?
1. A.
  Iodine
2. B.
  Hydrogen
3. C.
  Coke
4. D.
  Boron
Answer and explanation
Q15 · Pharmacology · General Pharmacology
When the nurse notices gingival hypertrophy, which indicates a side effect of one of the following drugs?
1. A.
  Corticosteroids
2. B.
  Oral hypoglycemic agents
3. C.
  Anticonvulsants
4. D.
  Lipid lowering drugs
Answer and explanation
Q16 · Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics · Average
The average of four numbers is 61. The largest number among them is 85 and the smallest number is 21. What will be the larger of the remaining two numbers if their difference is 26?
1. A.
  56
2. B.
  65
3. C.
  82
4. D.
  74
Answer and explanation
Q17 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
Match List I with List II:List I (ECG Leads): (A) V2, (B) V4, (C) V5, (D) V6List II (Placement Position): (I) 5th Intercostal space, mid axillary line, (II) 5th Intercostal space, anterior axillary line, (III) 5th Intercostal space, mid clavicular line, (IV) 4th Intercostal space, Left margin of sternumChoose the correct answer:
1. A.
  (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
2. B.
  (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)
3. C.
  (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
4. D.
  (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
Answer and explanation
Q18 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Miscellaneous
Match List I with List II:List I (Disease): (A) Tuberculosis, (B) Whooping cough, (C) Poliomyelitis, (D) Hepatitis-BList II (Mode of spread): (I) Faeco-oral and Droplet, (II) Parenteral and sexual, (III) Droplet and direct contact, (IV) DropletChoose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. A.
  (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
2. B.
  (A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(III),(D)-(I)
3. C.
  (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
4. D.
  (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
Answer and explanation
Q19 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Genital Malignancy
A school health nurse is educating a group of adolescent girls about risk factors of cervical cancer. Which of the following is the most common risk factor?
1. A.
  Multiple sexual partners
2. B.
  Smoking
3. C.
  Late menarche
4. D.
  Sedentary life style
Answer and explanation
Q20 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Immunologic Function
In which of the following clinical conditions, Barrier Nursing is Mandatory?
1. A.
  Patient with End Stage Renal disease
2. B.
  Patient with Terminal Illness
3. C.
  Patient with Breast Cancer
4. D.
  Neutropenia
Answer and explanation
Q21 · Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics · Work & Efficiency
A and B can complete a work in 18 days and 15 days respectively. They started the work together, but B left the work a few days before completion. If the work was completed in 12 days, for how many days did A work alone?
1. A.
  6
2. B.
  8
3. C.
  7
4. D.
  5
Answer and explanation
Q22 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
As a nurse what will be your first action if mother complains of increased body temperature of her new born baby of 2 days old. Body temperature by axilla is 100.6° Fahrenheit?
1. A.
  Administer paracetamol drops
2. B.
  Assess the feeding pattern
3. C.
  Do the tepid sponging
4. D.
  Inform pediatrician
Answer and explanation
Q23 · Community Health Nursing · National Health Programs
U-WIN platform is associated with which one of the following?
1. A.
  Digitization of India's Universal Immunization program
2. B.
  Loan for start-ups by women
3. C.
  Coaching facility for women shooters from rural areas
4. D.
  Coaching facility for women cricketers from rural areas
Answer and explanation
Q24 · Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) · Introduction to computer applications
Control + 5 button is used to facilitate which of the following functions in a computer?
1. A.
  To maximize the file content
2. B.
  For deleting the file
3. C.
  For redoing the correction
4. D.
  For saving the contents of the file
Answer and explanation
Q25 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · General Characteristics of Microbes
Match List I with List II:List I (Disease): (A) Guineaworm disease, (B) Hookworm infection, (C) 'Q' fever, (D) Hydatid diseaseList II (Causatives): (I) Ancylostoma Duodenale, (II) Echino coccus, (III) Coxiella burnetii, (IV) Dracanculus MedinensisChoose the correct answer:
1. A.
  (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)
2. B.
  (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
3. C.
  (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)
4. D.
  (A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(III), (D)-(II)
Answer and explanation
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Q26 · Applied Sociology · Social stratification
Given below are two statements:Statement I: Caste status is determined by birth, and it restricts social mobility.Statement II: The class system is non-secular, and a religious system is given based on its origin.Choose the correct answer:
1. A.
  Both Statement I and II are correct
2. B.
  Statement I is false, but Statement II is true
3. C.
  Statement I is true, but Statement II is false
4. D.
  Both Statement I and II are false
Answer and explanation
Q27 · Mental Health Nursing · Schizophrenia
Match List I with List II:List I: (A) Delusion of grandeur, (B) Delusion of persecution, (C) Delusion of guilt, (D) Nihilistic DelusionList II: (I) Patient does not accept the existence of his body, (II) Patient believes he is great, (III) Patient has fixed belief that family / friends want to kill him, (IV) Patient becomes self criticalChoose the correct answer:
1. A.
  (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)
2. B.
  (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)
3. C.
  (A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)
4. D.
  (A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
Answer and explanation
Q28 · Pharmacology · General Pharmacology
Given below are two statements:Statement I: Oral Polio Vaccine contains live attenuated virus cultured in human diploid cells or primary monkey kidney cells.Statement II: Ideally, each virus should be given separately, but for convenience, it is given in bivalent form.Choose the correct answer:
1. A.
  Both Statement I and II are incorrect
2. B.
  Statement I is true, but Statement II is false
3. C.
  Both Statement I and II are correct
4. D.
  Statement I is false, but Statement II is true
Answer and explanation
Q29 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
Assertion (A): Chlorhexidine mouth care is recommended for the patients on mechanical ventilator.Reasons (R): Mouth care with chlorhexidine prevents ventilator associated pneumonia.
1. A.
  (A) is not correct but (R) is correct
2. B.
  (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
3. C.
  Both (A) and (R) are correct, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
4. D.
  Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)
Answer and explanation
Q30 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Employee Safety Indicators
After administering an intramuscular injection, the nurse had a needle stick injury. Which of the following actions by the nurse is inappropriate?
1. A.
  Squeezing the finger to let out the blood
2. B.
  Consulting with physician for appropriate prophylaxis
3. C.
  Washing hands under tap water
4. D.
  Contacting infection control team
Answer and explanation
Q31 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Distribution
Continuous gastric suction or drainage causes which of the following clinical conditions?
1. A.
  Metabolic acidosis
2. B.
  Hyperkalemia
3. C.
  Metabolic alkalosis
4. D.
  Hypernatremia
Answer and explanation
Q32 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Disinfection and Sterilization
The process of eliminating (or) destroying symptomatic carriage of microorganisms in instruments is referred to as:
1. A.
  Decontamination
2. B.
  Decolonisation
3. C.
  Sterilization
4. D.
  Disinfection
Answer and explanation
Q33 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Shock and Multisystem Failure
Assertion (A): Neurogenic shock is characterized by Bradycardia and dry warm skin.Reasons (R): It occurs due to vasodilation and loss of sympathetic tone in blood vessels.Choose the correct answer:
1. A.
  Both (A) and (R) are correct, (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)
2. B.
  (A) is correct but (R) is incorrect
3. C.
  (A) is incorrect, but (R) is correct
4. D.
  Both (A) and (R) are correct, (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
Answer and explanation
Q34 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
When the patient complains of inability to coordinate his muscle movement resulting in difficulty in walking and performing self-care, the Nurse recognizes he has one of the following conditions?
1. A.
  Agnosia
2. B.
  Anosmia
3. C.
  Rigidity
4. D.
  Ataxia
Answer and explanation
Q35 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
Match List I (ECG Leads) with List II (Placement Position):
- List I:
- (A) V1,
- (B) V4,
- (C) V5,
- (D) V6
- List II:
- (I) 5th Intercostal space, mid axillary line,
- (II) 5th Intercostal space, anterior axillary line,
- (III) 5th Intercostal space, mid clavicular line,
- (IV) 4th Intercostal space, Right margin of sternum.
1. A.
  (A)–(IV), (B)–(III), (C)–(II), (D)–(I)
2. B.
  (A)–(III), (B)–(IV), (C)–(I), (D)–(II)
3. C.
  (A)–(II), (B)–(I), (C)–(III), (D)–(IV)
4. D.
  (A)–(I), (B)–(II), (C)–(IV), (D)–(III)
Answer and explanation
Q36 · Reasoning · Coding-Decoding
There is a certain relationship between the first two terms. Which of the following options is related to the fourth term in the same way? BGMR : LQWB :: __ ? __ : EXCT
1. A.
  UNSK
2. B.
  UNSJ
3. C.
  UMSJ
4. D.
  UNRJ
Answer and explanation
Q37 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Medical and Surgical Illness Complicating Pregnancy
Assertion (A): Infants born with Intra Uterine Rubella Infection may have cardiac malformation and deafness.Reasons (R): Rubella Infection increases the cell division that causes congenital malformation.Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
1. A.
  (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
2. B.
  Both (A) and (R) are correct, (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
3. C.
  Both (A) and (R) are correct, (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)
4. D.
  (A) is not correct but (R) is correct
Answer and explanation
Q38 · General Knowledge · Indian geography
Match List I with List II:List I: (A) Manas Tiger Reserve, (B) Similipal Tiger Reserve, (C) Amrabad Tiger Reserve, (D) Pench Tiger ReserveList II: (i) Odisha, (ii) Madhya Pradesh, (iii) Assam, (iv) TelanganaChoose the correct answer:
1. A.
  (A)-(iii), (B)-(iv), (C)-(ii), (D)-(i)
2. B.
  (A)-(iii), (B)-(i), (C)-(iv), (D)-(ii)
3. C.
  (A)-(i), (B)-(iv), (C)-(iii), (D)-(ii)
4. D.
  (A)-(ii), (B)-(i), (C)-(iv), (D)-(iii)
Answer and explanation
Q39 · Community Health Nursing · Demography, Surveillance and Interpretation of Data
Current infant mortality rate as per NITI Aayog is?
1. A.
  20 per 1000 live births
2. B.
  28 per 1000 live births
3. C.
  40 per 1000 live births
4. D.
  50 per 1000 live births
Answer and explanation
Q40 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
Given below are two statements:Statement I: Level of consciousness of the patient is commonly assessed by using Glasgow Coma Scale.Statement II: Full Outline Of Responsiveness score (FOUR) is a new tool, which is also used for assessing the level of consciousness of patients.Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. A.
  Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
2. B.
  Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
3. C.
  Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
4. D.
  Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
Answer and explanation
Q41 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
A Tuberculosis patient completed treatment without evidence of failure. But with no record to show that sputum result is Negative is classified as:
1. A.
  Not evaluated
2. B.
  Treatment completed
3. C.
  Treatment failed
4. D.
  Treatment success
Answer and explanation
Q42 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Therapeutic Diet
A patient is admitted to the hospital with the diagnosis of alcohol withdrawal syndrome. What body organ should the nurse teach the patient will be protected by the ingestion of a high calorie diet fortified with vitamins?
1. A.
  Liver
2. B.
  Heart
3. C.
  Pancreas
4. D.
  Adrenal
Answer and explanation
Q43 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Tools and Methods of Data Collection
Given below are two statements:Statement I: Validity expresses the ability of a test to separate or distinguish those who have the disease from those who do not.Statement II: Sensitivity refers to the ability of a test to identify correctly all those who have the disease.Choose the correct answer:
1. A.
  Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
2. B.
  Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
3. C.
  Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
4. D.
  Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Answer and explanation
Q44 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
During cardiopulmonary resuscitation, the compression-ventilation ratio for the adult patient with cardiac arrest is:
1. A.
  20:4
2. B.
  60:2
3. C.
  15:2
4. D.
  30:2
Answer and explanation
Q45 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Isolation Precautions and Use of Personal Protective Equipment
Which of the following strategies will the nurse adopt for patients with Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus infection (MRSA)?
1. A.
  Contact isolation
2. B.
  Hand washing
3. C.
  Respiratory isolation
4. D.
  Droplet isolation
Answer and explanation
Q46 · Mental Health Nursing · Organic Brain Disorders
A 54-year-old male patient admitted with memory impairment. His Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score ranges from 10 - 18 points, which indicates he has:
1. A.
  Moderate cognitive impairment
2. B.
  Severe cognitive impairment
3. C.
  Mild cognitive impairment
4. D.
  Normal cognitive function
Answer and explanation
Q47 · English · Comprehension
Rearrange the following four sentences (A), (B), (C), (D) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph:(A) If you use a large bowl, the serving will look tiny(B) Scoop one-half cup of ice cream into a measuring cup and then place it in a bowl.(C) Now, let's consider a treat item like ice cream.(D) Look on the nutrition information label of the ice cream carton and read what a single serving amounts to in quantity
1. A.
  C-D-B-A
2. B.
  B-A-D-C
3. C.
  D-B-C-A
4. D.
  A-B-C-D
Answer and explanation
Q48 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Normal Puerperium
A nurse is preparing a postpartum mother for fundal assessment. Which of the following actions is most appropriate?
1. A.
  Ask patient to lie on supine position
2. B.
  Ask patient to empty her urinary bladder
3. C.
  Massage the fundus gently
4. D.
  Ask attendant to be with patient
Answer and explanation
Q49 · Pharmacology · Cardiovascular Drugs
Assertion (A): Patients with decreased potassium have an increased risk of digoxin toxicity.Reason (R): Because digoxin binds to the Na+/K+-ATPase pump's Na+ site.Choose the correct answer:
1. A.
  Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)
2. B.
  Both (A) and (R) are correct, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
3. C.
  (A) is not correct, but (R) is correct
4. D.
  (A) is correct, but (R) is not correct
Answer and explanation
Q50 · Mental Health Nursing · Schizophrenia
Misinterpretation or misperception of a real external stimuli is called as:
1. A.
  Illusion
2. B.
  Hallucination
3. C.
  Delusion
4. D.
  Psychosis
Answer and explanation

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