BHU Nursing Officer 2015 question paper
BHU Nursing Officer · 2015 · 80 questions · 90 minutes · 1 mark deducted per wrong answer
- Medical & Surgical Nursing 21
- Applied Microbiology & Infection control 12
- Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) 12
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology 7
- Biochemistry & Nutrition 6
- Mental Health Nursing 4
- Community Health Nursing 4
- Applied Nutrition & Dietetics 3
- Pathology & Genetics 3
- Applied Physiology 3
- Nursing Foundations 2
- Pharmacology 2
- Applied Anatomy 1
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Q1 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Introduction
Robert Koch discovered the etiologic agent of?
- A.
Typhoid
- B.
Smallpox
- C.
Tuberculosis
- D.
Polio
- A.
Q2 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
A patient is receiving external beam radiation for treatment of monastic endometrial cancer, the treatment field includes the entire pelvis. Which of the following tissue within this radiation field is the most radiosensitive?
- A.
Vagina
- B.
Ovary
- C.
Rectovaginal septum
- D.
Bladder & Urethra
- A.
Q3 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
Which of the following symptoms is most characteristic of a patient with a cancer of the lung?
- A.
Air hunger
- B.
Exertional dyspnea
- C.
Cough with night sweats
- D.
Persistent or intense coughing
- A.
Q4 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Central Nervous System
Which of the following nursing intervention can be used to prevent increased Intracranial pressure (ICP) in an unconscious child?
- A.
Avoid activities that cause pain or crying
- B.
Lower the position of head
- C.
Provide environmental stimulation
- D.
Turn head side to side every hour
- A.
Q5 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Mr. Santos, 18 year old student, is admitted to the ward with a diagnosis of epilepsy. He tells the nurse that he is experiencing a generalized tingling sensation, fixed eyes and rigid. These complaints indicate?
- A.
Acute neuritis
- B.
Acute CVA
- C.
An aura
- D.
An olfactory hallucination
- A.
Q6 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Other Acute Problems
All of the following are symptoms of head injury, except?
- A.
Sleepiness
- B.
Vomiting
- C.
Sweating
- D.
Headache
- A.
Q7 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Fever with relative bradycardia is seen in?
- A.
Malaria
- B.
Typhoid
- C.
Dengue
- D.
Diphtheria
- A.
Q8 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Vitamins
Which one of the following vitamins helps in wound healing?
- A.
Vitamin A
- B.
Vitamin B
- C.
Vitamin C
- D.
Vitamin D & E
- A.
Q9 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Central Nervous System
Which one of the following is not true for increased intracranial pressure (ICP) in infants?
- A.
Drowsiness
- B.
Increased BP
- C.
Bulging fontanelle
- D.
Vomiting
- A.
Q10 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Miscellaneous
Prior to feeding an infant by gastrostomy tube, the nurse should?
- A.
Aspirate the tube
- B.
Slowly instill 5 ml of water
- C.
Provide the baby with a pacifier
- D.
Place the baby in semi-fowler's position
- A.
Q11 · Mental Health Nursing · Schizophrenia
A person seeing a design on the floor thought it was a fossil. It is an example of?
- A.
Illusion
- B.
Delusion
- C.
Hallucination
- D.
Idea of reference
- A.
Q12 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · COMPLICATED LABOR-Malposition, Malpresentation and Cord Prolapse
Which one of the following pairs regarding presentation and presenting part in women during labor is not correct?
- A.
Cephalic presentation - Chin
- B.
Face presentation - Face
- C.
Transverse presentation -Shoulder
- D.
Breach presentation -Buttock
- A.
Q13 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Disinfection and Sterilization
Inoculating loops are sterilized by?
- A.
Hot air oven
- B.
Autoclave
- C.
Flaming
- D.
Radiation
- A.
Q14 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Sensorineural Function
All of the following instructions are given to a patient before computed tomography (CT) scan, except?
- A.
Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing
- B.
Remove all metallic objects such as hairpin, dentures, jewelers etc.
- C.
It will not affect the outcome of pregnancy in case of female patient
- D.
Low grade dengue fever can be treated at home
- A.
Q15 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Central Nervous System
While monitoring an unconscious child admitted with a history of fall, the nurse notices that the child suddenly has a fixed and dilated pupil. This indicates?
- A.
Eye trauma
- B.
Neurosurgical emergency
- C.
Increased parasympathetic activity
- D.
Indication of brain death
- A.
Q16 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Carbohydrates
Which one of the following sugar concentration is highest in honey?
- A.
Lactose
- B.
Maltose
- C.
Glucose
- D.
Fructose
- A.
Q17 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
A hypertensive patient has been admitted in a ward for observation. He informs the attending nurse about squeezing pain in the chest even at rest. Which of the following action is necessary for the patient?
- A.
Give ibuprofen tablet to reduce pain
- B.
Advise the patient to move out for fresh air
- C.
Rest to the patient and call the attending doctor
- D.
Inform the patient that he is fine nothing to worry
- A.
Q18 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Miscellaneous
Which of the following disease is caused by dog bite?
- A.
Influenza
- B.
Yellow fever
- C.
Herpes
- D.
Rabies
- A.
Q19 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Widal test is used for the diagnosis of?
- A.
Enteric fever
- B.
Malaria
- C.
Cholera
- D.
Plague
- A.
Q20 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
All of the following are signs of anemia in a patient, except?
- A.
Yellowness of the skin
- B.
Tachycardia
- C.
Dyspnoea on exertion
- D.
Lethargy
- A.
Q21 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Abnormalities of the Puerperium
Which of the following neoplasm has been associated with the use of oral contraceptives?
- A.
Breast cancer
- B.
Ovarian cancer
- C.
Endometrial cancer
- D.
Hepatic adenoma
- A.
Q22 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Other Acute Problems
Which one of the following is a non-modifiable risk factor for atherosclerosis?
- A.
Cigarette smoking
- B.
Hyperlipidemia
- C.
Cerebro-vascular accident
- D.
Sedentary hematoma
- A.
Q23 · Nursing Foundations · Miscellaneous
All of the following are precautions in the care of a patient with high fever, except?
- A.
Never leave a patient alone when high fever is there
- B.
Rigors and convulsion may occur at any time
- C.
Administer antipyretic drugs
- D.
Tepid cold sponging is not useful in patient if not responding to antipyretics
- A.
Q24 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Doctor has advised the nurse to prepare the room for a patient with a spinal cord injury (at C7 level). Which one of the following is most essential to be kept for this patient?
- A.
The halo brace device
- B.
A catheterization tray
- C.
A ventilator on stand by
- D.
The spinal kinetic bed
- A.
Q25 · Pathology & Genetics · Clinical Pathology
Cell with a horseshoe shaped nucleus and abundant cytoplasm in a peripheral blood smear is?
- A.
Neutrophil
- B.
Monocyte
- C.
Lymphocyte
- D.
Eosinophil
- A.
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Q26 · Mental Health Nursing · Treatment modalities and therapies used in mental disorders
Nurse attending to a patient receiving electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in a psychiatry department should ensure the compliance of all of the following, except?
- A.
Emptying of bladder and bowel is not necessary
- B.
Patient's hair should be kept clean and dry
- C.
Hairpins, bracelets, body piercing should be removed
- D.
Take the informed consent from patient/relatives
- A.
Q27 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Introduction
The vaccination was first performed by?
- A.
Jonas Salk
- B.
Edward Jenner
- C.
Louis Pasteur
- D.
Alexander Fleming
- A.
Q28 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Review of Specimen Collection
In case of delay in transportation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) sample, it should be?
- A.
Kept at room temperature
- B.
Refrigerated at 4°C
- C.
kept at -20°C
- D.
Kept in ice bucket
- A.
Q29 · Applied Physiology · General Physiology
Mitosis is a condition of?
- A.
Cell breakdown
- B.
Cell division without reduction
- C.
Cell death
- D.
Cell division with half chromosomes
- A.
Q30 · Pathology & Genetics · Clinical Pathology
Cell concentration techniques include all of the following, except?
- A.
Centrifugation
- B.
Cytospin
- C.
Cell block preparation
- D.
Filtration
- A.
Q31 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Body fluids
Which one of the following is a major protein present in human milk?
- A.
Lactalbumin
- B.
Lactglobulin
- C.
Casein
- D.
Lactoferrin
- A.
Q32 · Applied Anatomy · Miscellaneous
Which one of the following pairs regarding pelvis is not correct?
- A.
Gynecoid Female type
- B.
Android Male type
- C.
Anthropoid Ape type
- D.
Platypelloid Flat type
- A.
Q33 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
Aphasia refers to?
- A.
Increased rate of speech
- B.
Inability to speak
- C.
Loud speech
- D.
High pitch speech
- A.
Q34 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Filaria is caused by?
- A.
Bacteria
- B.
Protozoa
- C.
Fungus
- D.
Virus
- A.
Q35 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
All of the following are true about nursing care for a patient with delirium, except?
- A.
Allow the client to wear his/her own cloths
- B.
Avoid room changes, especially at night
- C.
Refrain family member to stay with the patient
- D.
Avoid physical restraint whenever possible
- A.
Q36 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Disorders of Kidney and Urinary Tract
The child with acute glomerulonephritis is under treatment in a ward. The nurse should look for the following as an indicator for acute renal failure?
- A.
Polyuria
- B.
Oliguria
- C.
Hematuria
- D.
Glycosuria
- A.
Q37 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Distribution
The symptoms of severe dehydration in an adult include all of the following, except?
- A.
Decreased thirst
- B.
Dizziness
- C.
Oliguria
- D.
Poor skin turgor
- A.
Q38 · Pharmacology · Drugs Acting on Central Nervous System
Benzodiazepines reduce anxiety by acting on which neurotransmitter?
- A.
GABA
- B.
Serotonin
- C.
Noradrenaline
- D.
Family therapy
- A.
Q39 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Proteins
In Benedict's test which of the end color indicates absence of sugar in urine?
- A.
Yellow
- B.
Green
- C.
Orange
- D.
Blue
- A.
Q40 · Applied Physiology · Sensory organs
Which of the following response is anticipated in a mother during suckling the baby?
- A.
Increase of ADR
- B.
Increase of prolactin-inhibiting factor
- C.
Increase of hypothalamic dopamine
- D.
Increase of oxytocin
- A.
Q41 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Malaria transmission is occurred by?
- A.
Vector
- B.
Food and water
- C.
Air & droplet borne
- D.
Fomite (inanimate object)
- A.
Q42 · Pharmacology · Hormones & Related Drugs
Which one of the following is not an oral contraceptive pill?
- A.
Estrogen only, mini pill
- B.
Estrogen and progesterone, combined pill
- C.
Estrogen followed by progesterone Sequential pill
- D.
Cortisol only pill
- A.
Q43 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Normal Growth and its Disorders
Cyanosis in a child can be seen in all the places mentioned below except?
- A.
Sclera
- B.
Tongue
- C.
Nail beds
- D.
Lips
- A.
Q44 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Carbohydrates
Lactose present in milk is a?
- A.
Polysaccharide
- B.
Disaccharide
- C.
Heteropolysaccharide
- D.
Monosaccharide
- A.
Q45 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Metabolic and Endocrine Function
After thyroid surgery (thyroidectomy) patient shows carpopedal spasm. This sign indicates?
- A.
Avoid activities that causes pain or crying
- B.
Very low thyroid hormone levels
- C.
Decreased metabolism and hypothermia
- D.
Hypocalcaemia & tetany
- A.
Q46 · Applied Physiology · General Physiology
Which one of the following brain areas regulates body temperature?
- A.
Cerebrum
- B.
Cerebellum
- C.
Hypothalamus
- D.
Hippocampus
- A.
Q47 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Miscellaneous
Instrument to detect the color of the solution is?
- A.
Calorimeter
- B.
Flame photo meter
- C.
Chromatography
- D.
Colorimeter
- A.
Q48 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Which one of the disease is not caused by acid fast bacilli?
- A.
Leprosy
- B.
Tuberculosis
- C.
Nocardiasis
- D.
Typhoid
- A.
Q49 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
A patient has just returned from the post anesthesia care unit (PACU) after hemorrhoidectomy. His postoperative orders include sitz bath every morning. The nurse understands that sitz bath is necessary to?
- A.
Relieve tension
- B.
Promote healing
- C.
Lower body temperature
- D.
Reduce pain
- A.
Q50 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Injuries to the Birth Canal
During the delivery, the perineal tear extends through the sphincter of the rectum but the rectal mucosa is intact. How would you classify this type of perineal tear?
- A.
First-degree
- B.
Second-degree
- C.
Third-degree
- D.
Fourth degree
- A.
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Q51 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Proteins
Which one of the following is an essential amino acid?
- A.
Alanine
- B.
Serine
- C.
Tryptophan
- D.
Glumatic acid
- A.
Q52 · Community Health Nursing · Environmental Science, Environmental Health, and Sanitation
Temporary hardness of water is removed by?
- A.
Boiling
- B.
Filtration
- C.
SODIS method
- D.
Addition of chlorine
- A.
Q53 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Sensorineural Function
The nursing care of a patient with dengue fever includes all of the following, except?
- A.
Provide cold compression
- B.
Provide proper hydration and electrolyte balance
- C.
Symptomatic treatment is given irrespective of the grade of the disease
- D.
Low grade dengue fever can be treated at home with use of aspirin
- A.
Q54 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Diseases of Gastrointestinal System and Liver
All are essential requirements of nursing care of a child with severe diarrhea, except?
- A.
Administration of fluids orally/parentally
- B.
Taking weight daily
- C.
Replacing lost calories
- D.
Maintaining normal body temperature
- A.
Q55 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
In a patient hospitalized with acute glomerulonephritis, nursing care included all of the following except?
- A.
Recording vital signs every 4 hours
- B.
Recording the weight of the patient twice weekly
- C.
Recording fluid intake and output every 8 hours
- D.
Recording BP 4 hours
- A.
Q56 · Community Health Nursing · Miscellaneous
What is the best method to dispose hospital waste?
- A.
Composting
- B.
Dumping
- C.
Chemical treatment
- D.
Incineration
- A.
Q57 · Pathology & Genetics · General Pathology
Increase in number of cells in a tissue is called?
- A.
Hypertrophy
- B.
Hyperplasia
- C.
Aplasia
- D.
Hypoplasia
- A.
Q58 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
Thrombocytopenia stands for?
- A.
Weakness of platelet aggregation
- B.
Reduced platelet count
- C.
Increased platelet count
- D.
Normal platelet count
- A.
Q59 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Lipids
Lipid profile does not include?
- A.
HDL
- B.
Total cholesterol
- C.
SGOT
- D.
VLDL
- A.
Q60 · Community Health Nursing · Epidemiology of Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases & Conditions
In the prevention from communicable diseases, the primary prevention results from?
- A.
Immunization
- B.
Early diagnosis
- C.
Isolation
- D.
Treatment of disease
- A.
Q61 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Miscellaneous
All are parts of the light microscope, except?
- A.
Condenser
- B.
Eye-piece
- C.
Slide with cover slip
- D.
Objective lens
- A.
Q62 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · General Characteristics of Microbes
The optimum temperature for the growth of the most pathogenic bacteria is?
- A.
25°C
- B.
30°C
- C.
37°C
- D.
42°C
- A.
Q63 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Organ function tests
BUN used kidney function tests that stand for?
- A.
Blood urine nitrogen
- B.
Blood Uric acid nitrogen
- C.
Blood uracil nitrogen
- D.
Blood urea nitrogen
- A.
Q64 · Nursing Foundations · Vital Signs
All of the following precautions are true while recording oral temperature of a patient, except?
- A.
Measurement of temperature should be done on a fixed time of the day
- B.
It is a measured at least 3 min after keeping the thermometer sublingually with lips closed.
- C.
Not to record in a patient who has recently smoked
- D.
In patient on oxygen inhalation, stop the oxygenation before recoding oral temperature
- A.
Q65 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Population Dynamics and Control of Conception
Which of the following method of contraception can prevent sexually transmitted disease?
- A.
Oral pills
- B.
Condom
- C.
Copper-T
- D.
Cervical cap & Diaphragm
- A.
Q66 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
All of the following information is sought in the well baby clinic, except?
- A.
Schooling
- B.
Breastfeeding
- C.
Sleep pattern
- D.
Child growth and development
- A.
Q67 · Community Health Nursing · Assisting individuals and families to promote and maintain their health
Which one of the health services is not available in a rural health unit?
- A.
Maternal and child health work
- B.
Communicable disease control work
- C.
Environmental sanitation work
- D.
Cancer treatment facility
- A.
Q68 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Puberty Normal and Abnormal
The first evidence of pubertal development in female is usually manifest?
- A.
Onset of menarche
- B.
Appearance of breast buds
- C.
Appearance of axillary and public hair
- D.
Onset of growth spurt
- A.
Q69 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Disorders of Respiratory System
A six-year-old child is admitted to the hospital with pneumonia. An immediate priority in this child's nursing care would include the following except?
- A.
Provide nutrition to the child
- B.
Assess respiratory status and sign of cyanosis
- C.
Give fowler position/semi-fowler position
- D.
Give oxygen according to the saturation
- A.
Q70 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
In majority of the cases the causative organism for sore throat is?
- A.
Gonococci
- B.
Staphylococci
- C.
Meningocooci
- D.
Streptococci
- A.
Q71 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Blood draw for complete blood count (CBC) is collected with which ingredients?
- A.
EDTA vial
- B.
Monocyte
- C.
Lymphocyte
- D.
Eosinophil
- A.
Q72 · Mental Health Nursing · Behavioural & Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence
The most effective psychotherapy for a 9 year old child diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is?
- A.
Play therapy
- B.
Milieu therapy
- C.
Behavior therapy
- D.
Family therapy
- A.
Q73 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Operative Obstetrics
Compared to the use of the vacuum extractor, forceps delivery is associated with increased risk of?
- A.
Minor facial injuries
- B.
Cephalohematoma
- C.
Retinal detachment
- D.
Fetal umbilical Doppler velocimetry
- A.
Q74 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Prenatal Genetic Counseling, Screening and Diagnosis
All of the following can be used to determine a chromosome analysis of the fetus, except?
- A.
Amniocentesis
- B.
Chorionic villus sampling (CVS)
- C.
Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling (PUBS)
- D.
Fetal umbilical Doppler velocimetry
- A.
Q75 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
A trachea-esophageal fistula should be suspected in a neonate immediately after birth if one of the following is present?
- A.
Jaundice
- B.
Bile-stained vomitus
- C.
Absence of sucking
- D.
Excessive amount of frothy saliva in the mouth
- A.
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Q76 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Otolaryngology
A child in postoperative ward under observation after tonsillectomy is suspected to have postoperative hemorrhage when the child?
- A.
Snores noisily
- B.
Pale skin
- C.
Complains of thirst
- D.
Swallows frequently
- A.
Q77 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Immunization and Immunodeficiency
Which one of the following statements is most appropriate to convince a mother for immunization of her child?
- A.
Immunization is okay for your baby
- B.
Vaccines are expensive and you are getting it free
- C.
Vaccines will prevent the occurrence of that disease in future for which it is meant.
- D.
Government will take care of all post-immunization complication
- A.
Q78 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Other Acute Problems
A 36 year old female complains of headache and neck pain. Examination by a nurse reveals painful flexion of the neck of the chest (nuchal rigidity). This could be due to?
- A.
Brain tumor
- B.
Meningitis
- C.
Cerebro-vascular accident
- D.
Sub-dural hematoma
- A.
Q79 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
Mr. X has been diagnosed to have Parkinson's disease. He complains that the resting tremors he is experiencing in his right hand are very frustrating. What advice to be given to him by the attending nurse?
- A.
To take a warm bath
- B.
To hold an object
- C.
To practice deep breathing
- D.
To give diazepam as needed
- A.
Q80 · Mental Health Nursing · Eating Disorders
All of the following are signs of anorexia nervosa, except?
- A.
Frequent eating habits
- B.
Dry hair and skin
- C.
Fatigue
- D.
Anxious and hopeless look
- A.