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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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  1. Q1 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Introduction

    Robert Koch discovered the etiologic agent of?

    1. A.

      Typhoid

    2. B.

      Smallpox

    3. C.

      Tuberculosis

    4. D.

      Polio

    Answer and explanation
  2. 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?

    1. A.

      Vagina

    2. B.

      Ovary

    3. C.

      Rectovaginal septum

    4. D.

      Bladder & Urethra

    Answer and explanation
  3. 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?

    1. A.

      Air hunger

    2. B.

      Exertional dyspnea

    3. C.

      Cough with night sweats

    4. D.

      Persistent or intense coughing

    Answer and explanation
  4. 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?

    1. A.

      Avoid activities that cause pain or crying

    2. B.

      Lower the position of head

    3. C.

      Provide environmental stimulation

    4. D.

      Turn head side to side every hour

    Answer and explanation
  5. 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?

    1. A.

      Acute neuritis

    2. B.

      Acute CVA

    3. C.

      An aura

    4. D.

      An olfactory hallucination

    Answer and explanation
  6. Q6 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Other Acute Problems

    All of the following are symptoms of head injury, except?

    1. A.

      Sleepiness

    2. B.

      Vomiting

    3. C.

      Sweating

    4. D.

      Headache

    Answer and explanation
  7. Q7 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous

    Fever with relative bradycardia is seen in?

    1. A.

      Malaria

    2. B.

      Typhoid

    3. C.

      Dengue

    4. D.

      Diphtheria

    Answer and explanation
  8. Q8 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Vitamins

    Which one of the following vitamins helps in wound healing?

    1. A.

      Vitamin A

    2. B.

      Vitamin B

    3. C.

      Vitamin C

    4. D.

      Vitamin D & E

    Answer and explanation
  9. Q9 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Central Nervous System

    Which one of the following is not true for increased intracranial pressure (ICP) in infants?

    1. A.

      Drowsiness

    2. B.

      Increased BP

    3. C.

      Bulging fontanelle

    4. D.

      Vomiting

    Answer and explanation
  10. Q10 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Miscellaneous

    Prior to feeding an infant by gastrostomy tube, the nurse should?

    1. A.

      Aspirate the tube

    2. B.

      Slowly instill 5 ml of water

    3. C.

      Provide the baby with a pacifier

    4. D.

      Place the baby in semi-fowler's position

    Answer and explanation
  11. Q11 · Mental Health Nursing · Schizophrenia

    A person seeing a design on the floor thought it was a fossil. It is an example of?

    1. A.

      Illusion

    2. B.

      Delusion

    3. C.

      Hallucination

    4. D.

      Idea of reference

    Answer and explanation
  12. 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?

    1. A.

      Cephalic presentation - Chin

    2. B.

      Face presentation - Face

    3. C.

      Transverse presentation -Shoulder

    4. D.

      Breach presentation -Buttock

    Answer and explanation
  13. Q13 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Disinfection and Sterilization

    Inoculating loops are sterilized by?

    1. A.

      Hot air oven

    2. B.

      Autoclave

    3. C.

      Flaming

    4. D.

      Radiation

    Answer and explanation
  14. Q14 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Sensorineural Function

    All of the following instructions are given to a patient before computed tomography (CT) scan, except?

    1. A.

      Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing

    2. B.

      Remove all metallic objects such as hairpin, dentures, jewelers etc.

    3. C.

      It will not affect the outcome of pregnancy in case of female patient

    4. D.

      Low grade dengue fever can be treated at home

    Answer and explanation
  15. 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?

    1. A.

      Eye trauma

    2. B.

      Neurosurgical emergency

    3. C.

      Increased parasympathetic activity

    4. D.

      Indication of brain death

    Answer and explanation
  16. Q16 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Carbohydrates

    Which one of the following sugar concentration is highest in honey?

    1. A.

      Lactose

    2. B.

      Maltose

    3. C.

      Glucose

    4. D.

      Fructose

    Answer and explanation
  17. 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?

    1. A.

      Give ibuprofen tablet to reduce pain

    2. B.

      Advise the patient to move out for fresh air

    3. C.

      Rest to the patient and call the attending doctor

    4. D.

      Inform the patient that he is fine nothing to worry

    Answer and explanation
  18. Q18 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Miscellaneous

    Which of the following disease is caused by dog bite?

    1. A.

      Influenza

    2. B.

      Yellow fever

    3. C.

      Herpes

    4. D.

      Rabies

    Answer and explanation
  19. Q19 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms

    Widal test is used for the diagnosis of?

    1. A.

      Enteric fever

    2. B.

      Malaria

    3. C.

      Cholera

    4. D.

      Plague

    Answer and explanation
  20. Q20 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function

    All of the following are signs of anemia in a patient, except?

    1. A.

      Yellowness of the skin

    2. B.

      Tachycardia

    3. C.

      Dyspnoea on exertion

    4. D.

      Lethargy

    Answer and explanation
  21. Q21 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Abnormalities of the Puerperium

    Which of the following neoplasm has been associated with the use of oral contraceptives?

    1. A.

      Breast cancer

    2. B.

      Ovarian cancer

    3. C.

      Endometrial cancer

    4. D.

      Hepatic adenoma

    Answer and explanation
  22. Q22 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Other Acute Problems

    Which one of the following is a non-modifiable risk factor for atherosclerosis?

    1. A.

      Cigarette smoking

    2. B.

      Hyperlipidemia

    3. C.

      Cerebro-vascular accident

    4. D.

      Sedentary hematoma

    Answer and explanation
  23. Q23 · Nursing Foundations · Miscellaneous

    All of the following are precautions in the care of a patient with high fever, except?

    1. A.

      Never leave a patient alone when high fever is there

    2. B.

      Rigors and convulsion may occur at any time

    3. C.

      Administer antipyretic drugs

    4. D.

      Tepid cold sponging is not useful in patient if not responding to antipyretics

    Answer and explanation
  24. 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?

    1. A.

      The halo brace device

    2. B.

      A catheterization tray

    3. C.

      A ventilator on stand by

    4. D.

      The spinal kinetic bed

    Answer and explanation
  25. Q25 · Pathology & Genetics · Clinical Pathology

    Cell with a horseshoe shaped nucleus and abundant cytoplasm in a peripheral blood smear is?

    1. A.

      Neutrophil

    2. B.

      Monocyte

    3. C.

      Lymphocyte

    4. D.

      Eosinophil

    Answer and explanation
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  27. 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?

    1. A.

      Emptying of bladder and bowel is not necessary

    2. B.

      Patient's hair should be kept clean and dry

    3. C.

      Hairpins, bracelets, body piercing should be removed

    4. D.

      Take the informed consent from patient/relatives

    Answer and explanation
  28. Q27 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Introduction

    The vaccination was first performed by?

    1. A.

      Jonas Salk

    2. B.

      Edward Jenner

    3. C.

      Louis Pasteur

    4. D.

      Alexander Fleming

    Answer and explanation
  29. Q28 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Review of Specimen Collection

    In case of delay in transportation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) sample, it should be?

    1. A.

      Kept at room temperature

    2. B.

      Refrigerated at 4°C

    3. C.

      kept at -20°C

    4. D.

      Kept in ice bucket

    Answer and explanation
  30. Q29 · Applied Physiology · General Physiology

    Mitosis is a condition of?

    1. A.

      Cell breakdown

    2. B.

      Cell division without reduction

    3. C.

      Cell death

    4. D.

      Cell division with half chromosomes

    Answer and explanation
  31. Q30 · Pathology & Genetics · Clinical Pathology

    Cell concentration techniques include all of the following, except?

    1. A.

      Centrifugation

    2. B.

      Cytospin

    3. C.

      Cell block preparation

    4. D.

      Filtration

    Answer and explanation
  32. Q31 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Body fluids

    Which one of the following is a major protein present in human milk?

    1. A.

      Lactalbumin

    2. B.

      Lactglobulin

    3. C.

      Casein

    4. D.

      Lactoferrin

    Answer and explanation
  33. Q32 · Applied Anatomy · Miscellaneous

    Which one of the following pairs regarding pelvis is not correct?

    1. A.

      Gynecoid Female type

    2. B.

      Android Male type

    3. C.

      Anthropoid Ape type

    4. D.

      Platypelloid Flat type

    Answer and explanation
  34. Q33 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function

    Aphasia refers to?

    1. A.

      Increased rate of speech

    2. B.

      Inability to speak

    3. C.

      Loud speech

    4. D.

      High pitch speech

    Answer and explanation
  35. Q34 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms

    Filaria is caused by?

    1. A.

      Bacteria

    2. B.

      Protozoa

    3. C.

      Fungus

    4. D.

      Virus

    Answer and explanation
  36. Q35 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function

    All of the following are true about nursing care for a patient with delirium, except?

    1. A.

      Allow the client to wear his/her own cloths

    2. B.

      Avoid room changes, especially at night

    3. C.

      Refrain family member to stay with the patient

    4. D.

      Avoid physical restraint whenever possible

    Answer and explanation
  37. 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?

    1. A.

      Polyuria

    2. B.

      Oliguria

    3. C.

      Hematuria

    4. D.

      Glycosuria

    Answer and explanation
  38. Q37 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Distribution

    The symptoms of severe dehydration in an adult include all of the following, except?

    1. A.

      Decreased thirst

    2. B.

      Dizziness

    3. C.

      Oliguria

    4. D.

      Poor skin turgor

    Answer and explanation
  39. Q38 · Pharmacology · Drugs Acting on Central Nervous System

    Benzodiazepines reduce anxiety by acting on which neurotransmitter?

    1. A.

      GABA

    2. B.

      Serotonin

    3. C.

      Noradrenaline

    4. D.

      Family therapy

    Answer and explanation
  40. Q39 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Proteins

    In Benedict's test which of the end color indicates absence of sugar in urine?

    1. A.

      Yellow

    2. B.

      Green

    3. C.

      Orange

    4. D.

      Blue

    Answer and explanation
  41. Q40 · Applied Physiology · Sensory organs

    Which of the following response is anticipated in a mother during suckling the baby?

    1. A.

      Increase of ADR

    2. B.

      Increase of prolactin-inhibiting factor

    3. C.

      Increase of hypothalamic dopamine

    4. D.

      Increase of oxytocin

    Answer and explanation
  42. Q41 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms

    Malaria transmission is occurred by?

    1. A.

      Vector

    2. B.

      Food and water

    3. C.

      Air & droplet borne

    4. D.

      Fomite (inanimate object)

    Answer and explanation
  43. Q42 · Pharmacology · Hormones & Related Drugs

    Which one of the following is not an oral contraceptive pill?

    1. A.

      Estrogen only, mini pill

    2. B.

      Estrogen and progesterone, combined pill

    3. C.

      Estrogen followed by progesterone Sequential pill

    4. D.

      Cortisol only pill

    Answer and explanation
  44. Q43 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Normal Growth and its Disorders

    Cyanosis in a child can be seen in all the places mentioned below except?

    1. A.

      Sclera

    2. B.

      Tongue

    3. C.

      Nail beds

    4. D.

      Lips

    Answer and explanation
  45. Q44 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Carbohydrates

    Lactose present in milk is a?

    1. A.

      Polysaccharide

    2. B.

      Disaccharide

    3. C.

      Heteropolysaccharide

    4. D.

      Monosaccharide

    Answer and explanation
  46. Q45 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Metabolic and Endocrine Function

    After thyroid surgery (thyroidectomy) patient shows carpopedal spasm. This sign indicates?

    1. A.

      Avoid activities that causes pain or crying

    2. B.

      Very low thyroid hormone levels

    3. C.

      Decreased metabolism and hypothermia

    4. D.

      Hypocalcaemia & tetany

    Answer and explanation
  47. Q46 · Applied Physiology · General Physiology

    Which one of the following brain areas regulates body temperature?

    1. A.

      Cerebrum

    2. B.

      Cerebellum

    3. C.

      Hypothalamus

    4. D.

      Hippocampus

    Answer and explanation
  48. Q47 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Miscellaneous

    Instrument to detect the color of the solution is?

    1. A.

      Calorimeter

    2. B.

      Flame photo meter

    3. C.

      Chromatography

    4. D.

      Colorimeter

    Answer and explanation
  49. Q48 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms

    Which one of the disease is not caused by acid fast bacilli?

    1. A.

      Leprosy

    2. B.

      Tuberculosis

    3. C.

      Nocardiasis

    4. D.

      Typhoid

    Answer and explanation
  50. 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?

    1. A.

      Relieve tension

    2. B.

      Promote healing

    3. C.

      Lower body temperature

    4. D.

      Reduce pain

    Answer and explanation
  51. 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?

    1. A.

      First-degree

    2. B.

      Second-degree

    3. C.

      Third-degree

    4. D.

      Fourth degree

    Answer and explanation
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  53. Q51 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Proteins

    Which one of the following is an essential amino acid?

    1. A.

      Alanine

    2. B.

      Serine

    3. C.

      Tryptophan

    4. D.

      Glumatic acid

    Answer and explanation
  54. Q52 · Community Health Nursing · Environmental Science, Environmental Health, and Sanitation

    Temporary hardness of water is removed by?

    1. A.

      Boiling

    2. B.

      Filtration

    3. C.

      SODIS method

    4. D.

      Addition of chlorine

    Answer and explanation
  55. Q53 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Sensorineural Function

    The nursing care of a patient with dengue fever includes all of the following, except?

    1. A.

      Provide cold compression

    2. B.

      Provide proper hydration and electrolyte balance

    3. C.

      Symptomatic treatment is given irrespective of the grade of the disease

    4. D.

      Low grade dengue fever can be treated at home with use of aspirin

    Answer and explanation
  56. 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?

    1. A.

      Administration of fluids orally/parentally

    2. B.

      Taking weight daily

    3. C.

      Replacing lost calories

    4. D.

      Maintaining normal body temperature

    Answer and explanation
  57. Q55 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous

    In a patient hospitalized with acute glomerulonephritis, nursing care included all of the following except?

    1. A.

      Recording vital signs every 4 hours

    2. B.

      Recording the weight of the patient twice weekly

    3. C.

      Recording fluid intake and output every 8 hours

    4. D.

      Recording BP 4 hours

    Answer and explanation
  58. Q56 · Community Health Nursing · Miscellaneous

    What is the best method to dispose hospital waste?

    1. A.

      Composting

    2. B.

      Dumping

    3. C.

      Chemical treatment

    4. D.

      Incineration

    Answer and explanation
  59. Q57 · Pathology & Genetics · General Pathology

    Increase in number of cells in a tissue is called?

    1. A.

      Hypertrophy

    2. B.

      Hyperplasia

    3. C.

      Aplasia

    4. D.

      Hypoplasia

    Answer and explanation
  60. Q58 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function

    Thrombocytopenia stands for?

    1. A.

      Weakness of platelet aggregation

    2. B.

      Reduced platelet count

    3. C.

      Increased platelet count

    4. D.

      Normal platelet count

    Answer and explanation
  61. Q59 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Lipids

    Lipid profile does not include?

    1. A.

      HDL

    2. B.

      Total cholesterol

    3. C.

      SGOT

    4. D.

      VLDL

    Answer and explanation
  62. Q60 · Community Health Nursing · Epidemiology of Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases & Conditions

    In the prevention from communicable diseases, the primary prevention results from?

    1. A.

      Immunization

    2. B.

      Early diagnosis

    3. C.

      Isolation

    4. D.

      Treatment of disease

    Answer and explanation
  63. Q61 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Miscellaneous

    All are parts of the light microscope, except?

    1. A.

      Condenser

    2. B.

      Eye-piece

    3. C.

      Slide with cover slip

    4. D.

      Objective lens

    Answer and explanation
  64. Q62 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · General Characteristics of Microbes

    The optimum temperature for the growth of the most pathogenic bacteria is?

    1. A.

      25°C

    2. B.

      30°C

    3. C.

      37°C

    4. D.

      42°C

    Answer and explanation
  65. Q63 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Organ function tests

    BUN used kidney function tests that stand for?

    1. A.

      Blood urine nitrogen

    2. B.

      Blood Uric acid nitrogen

    3. C.

      Blood uracil nitrogen

    4. D.

      Blood urea nitrogen

    Answer and explanation
  66. Q64 · Nursing Foundations · Vital Signs

    All of the following precautions are true while recording oral temperature of a patient, except?

    1. A.

      Measurement of temperature should be done on a fixed time of the day

    2. B.

      It is a measured at least 3 min after keeping the thermometer sublingually with lips closed.

    3. C.

      Not to record in a patient who has recently smoked

    4. D.

      In patient on oxygen inhalation, stop the oxygenation before recoding oral temperature

    Answer and explanation
  67. Q65 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Population Dynamics and Control of Conception

    Which of the following method of contraception can prevent sexually transmitted disease?

    1. A.

      Oral pills

    2. B.

      Condom

    3. C.

      Copper-T

    4. D.

      Cervical cap & Diaphragm

    Answer and explanation
  68. Q66 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants

    All of the following information is sought in the well baby clinic, except?

    1. A.

      Schooling

    2. B.

      Breastfeeding

    3. C.

      Sleep pattern

    4. D.

      Child growth and development

    Answer and explanation
  69. 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?

    1. A.

      Maternal and child health work

    2. B.

      Communicable disease control work

    3. C.

      Environmental sanitation work

    4. D.

      Cancer treatment facility

    Answer and explanation
  70. Q68 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Puberty Normal and Abnormal

    The first evidence of pubertal development in female is usually manifest?

    1. A.

      Onset of menarche

    2. B.

      Appearance of breast buds

    3. C.

      Appearance of axillary and public hair

    4. D.

      Onset of growth spurt

    Answer and explanation
  71. 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?

    1. A.

      Provide nutrition to the child

    2. B.

      Assess respiratory status and sign of cyanosis

    3. C.

      Give fowler position/semi-fowler position

    4. D.

      Give oxygen according to the saturation

    Answer and explanation
  72. Q70 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms

    In majority of the cases the causative organism for sore throat is?

    1. A.

      Gonococci

    2. B.

      Staphylococci

    3. C.

      Meningocooci

    4. D.

      Streptococci

    Answer and explanation
  73. Q71 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous

    Blood draw for complete blood count (CBC) is collected with which ingredients?

    1. A.

      EDTA vial

    2. B.

      Monocyte

    3. C.

      Lymphocyte

    4. D.

      Eosinophil

    Answer and explanation
  74. 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?

    1. A.

      Play therapy

    2. B.

      Milieu therapy

    3. C.

      Behavior therapy

    4. D.

      Family therapy

    Answer and explanation
  75. Q73 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Operative Obstetrics

    Compared to the use of the vacuum extractor, forceps delivery is associated with increased risk of?

    1. A.

      Minor facial injuries

    2. B.

      Cephalohematoma

    3. C.

      Retinal detachment

    4. D.

      Fetal umbilical Doppler velocimetry

    Answer and explanation
  76. 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?

    1. A.

      Amniocentesis

    2. B.

      Chorionic villus sampling (CVS)

    3. C.

      Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling (PUBS)

    4. D.

      Fetal umbilical Doppler velocimetry

    Answer and explanation
  77. 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?

    1. A.

      Jaundice

    2. B.

      Bile-stained vomitus

    3. C.

      Absence of sucking

    4. D.

      Excessive amount of frothy saliva in the mouth

    Answer and explanation
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  79. Q76 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Otolaryngology

    A child in postoperative ward under observation after tonsillectomy is suspected to have postoperative hemorrhage when the child?

    1. A.

      Snores noisily

    2. B.

      Pale skin

    3. C.

      Complains of thirst

    4. D.

      Swallows frequently

    Answer and explanation
  80. 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?

    1. A.

      Immunization is okay for your baby

    2. B.

      Vaccines are expensive and you are getting it free

    3. C.

      Vaccines will prevent the occurrence of that disease in future for which it is meant.

    4. D.

      Government will take care of all post-immunization complication

    Answer and explanation
  81. 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?

    1. A.

      Brain tumor

    2. B.

      Meningitis

    3. C.

      Cerebro-vascular accident

    4. D.

      Sub-dural hematoma

    Answer and explanation
  82. 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?

    1. A.

      To take a warm bath

    2. B.

      To hold an object

    3. C.

      To practice deep breathing

    4. D.

      To give diazepam as needed

    Answer and explanation
  83. Q80 · Mental Health Nursing · Eating Disorders

    All of the following are signs of anorexia nervosa, except?

    1. A.

      Frequent eating habits

    2. B.

      Dry hair and skin

    3. C.

      Fatigue

    4. D.

      Anxious and hopeless look

    Answer and explanation