BSF Staff Nurse 2021 question paper
BSF Staff Nurse · 2021 · 100 questions · 120 minutes · 0.25 mark deducted per wrong answer
- General Knowledge 15
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology 13
- Applied Physiology 13
- Medical & Surgical Nursing 12
- Applied Anatomy 9
- Community Health Nursing 8
- Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) 6
- Applied Microbiology & Infection control 5
- Reasoning 5
- Applied Nutrition & Dietetics 4
- Biochemistry & Nutrition 2
- Pharmacology 2
- English 2
- Forensic Nursing & Indian laws 1
- Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) 1
- Nursing Foundations 1
- Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics 1
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Q1 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Operative Obstetrics
Which type of incision is done in classical caesarean section?
- A.
Vertical in lower uterine segment
- B.
Transverse in lower uterine segment
- C.
Vertical in upper uterine segment
- D.
Transverse in upper uterine segment
- A.
Q2 · Applied Physiology · Musculoskeletal system
Cardiac muscle differs from skeletal muscle by?
- A.
It has conductivity
- B.
It has automaticity
- C.
It has involuntary muscle
- D.
All the above
- A.
Q3 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Carbohydrates
How much calorie is provided by 1 gm protein?
- A.
4 KCL
- B.
9 KCL
- C.
6 KCL
- D.
1 KCL
- A.
Q4 · General Knowledge · Sports Current Affairs
Which of the following sports is not played is Olympics?
- A.
Swimming
- B.
Archery
- C.
Javelin throw
- D.
Cricket
- A.
Q5 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Polio is a highly infectious disease caused by:
- A.
bacteria
- B.
virus
- C.
fungi
- D.
protozoa
- A.
Q6 · Reasoning · Analogy
Fill the blank in the following series- 13: 169:: __ : 196 ?
- A.
14
- B.
15
- C.
10
- D.
7
- A.
Q7 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Silent MI is commonly seen in?
- A.
CKD
- B.
HTN
- C.
DM
- D.
COPD
- A.
Q8 · General Knowledge · Books, authors & institutions
Where is the head uarter of ISRO located?
- A.
Gujarat
- B.
Hyderabad
- C.
Bengaluru
- D.
Kerala
- A.
Q9 · Applied Physiology · General Physiology
What is called the protein factory in a human cell?
- A.
Mitochondria
- B.
Ribosome
- C.
Lysosome
- D.
Nucleus
- A.
Q10 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Metabolic and Endocrine Function
Which of the following diseases is non-communicable?
- A.
Diabetes
- B.
Pertussis
- C.
Measles (Measles)
- D.
Diphtheria
- A.
Q11 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Heme catabolism
Total iron contain in 1 mg Hb?
- A.
3.45 mg
- B.
1.45 mg
- C.
2.45 mg
- D.
4.45 mg
- A.
Q12 · Forensic Nursing & Indian laws · Indian Judicial System and Laws
Time limit for registering births is within:?
- A.
10 days
- B.
7 days
- C.
21 days
- D.
14 days
- A.
Q13 · General Knowledge · Sports Current Affairs
The term 'Leg Before Wicket' is associated with which game/sport?
- A.
Football
- B.
Cricket
- C.
Chess
- D.
Volley ball
- A.
Q14 · Community Health Nursing · Concepts of Community Health and Community Health Nursing
Full form of PQLI?
- A.
Physical quality of life index
- B.
Physical quantity of life index
- C.
Per quality of life index
- D.
None of the above
- A.
Q15 · Applied Physiology · General Physiology
The power house of the cell is known as?
- A.
Mitochondria
- B.
Lysosomes
- C.
Ribosomes
- D.
Nucleus
- A.
Q16 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
MI can be diagnosed by?
- A.
ECG
- B.
CPK-MB
- C.
LDH amylase
- D.
All the above
- A.
Q17 · Applied Physiology · General Physiology
Normal pH of human blood?
- A.
6.5–7
- B.
5.5–6.5
- C.
7.34–7.45
- D.
8.4–8.5
- A.
Q18 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · End-of-Life Care
Inflammation of the membrane lining the abdominal wall and covering the abdominal organs is known as?
- A.
Peritonitis
- B.
Gastritis
- C.
Abdominal distension
- D.
All of the above
- A.
Q19 · Applied Physiology · Endocrine system
Which hormone maintains serum calcium level?
- A.
Thyroxine
- B.
Calcitonin
- C.
Parathormone
- D.
Gluconate
- A.
Q20 · General Knowledge · Indian history
Which of the following great men's cremation place is called Chaitya Bhoomi?
- A.
B.R. Ambedkar
- B.
Shankar Dayal Sharma
- C.
Mahatma Gandhi
- D.
Jawahar Lal Nehru
- A.
Q21 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Miscellaneous
Neural tube defect is caused by the deficiency of?
- A.
Iron
- B.
Vitamin D
- C.
Folic acid
- D.
Immunoglobulin
- A.
Q22 · Pharmacology · Antimicrobial Drugs
Which drug causes the side effect as 'grey baby' in neonates?
- A.
Chloramphenicol
- B.
Amikacin
- C.
Domperidone
- D.
PCM
- A.
Q23 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
What are the main symptoms of a brain stroke?
- A.
Confusion and difficulty speaking
- B.
Severe headache and dizziness
- C.
Difficulty swallowing and facial drooping
- D.
All of the above
- A.
Q24 · Applied Physiology · Blood
Universal donor blood group is?
- A.
A
- B.
B
- C.
AB
- D.
O
- A.
Q25 · General Knowledge · Books, authors & institutions
Who wrote discovery of India book?
- A.
Jawaharlal Nehru
- B.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee
- C.
Rabindranath Tagore
- D.
Sachin Tendulkar
- A.
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Q26 · General Knowledge · Miscellaneous
Which of the following state's Chikankari famous?
- A.
Rajasthan
- B.
UP
- C.
MP
- D.
Keral
- A.
Q27 · Applied Anatomy · Circulatory & Lymphatic System
Mitral valve is also known as?
- A.
Bicuspid valve
- B.
Tricuspid valve
- C.
Semilunar valve
- D.
All of the above
- A.
Q28 · Applied Anatomy · Nervous System
Which one is a type of mixed cranial nerve?
- A.
Vagus nerve
- B.
Olfactory nerve
- C.
Abducent nerve
- D.
Optic nerve
- A.
Q29 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
The normal heart rate of the infant, after birth may range between?
- A.
100 and 180
- B.
130 and 170
- C.
120 and 160
- D.
100 and 130
- A.
Q30 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy
Why a pregnant patient with pre-eclampsia should be kept on bed rest?
- A.
To prevent from eclampsia
- B.
It helps to reduce oedema
- C.
To reduce oncotic pressure
- D.
To decrease urine formation
- A.
Q31 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Development
New born weight doubled at the age of?
- A.
6 month
- B.
12 month
- C.
18 month
- D.
24 month
- A.
Q32 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Infections and Infestations
In which disease are Koplik spots found?
- A.
Measles (Measles)
- B.
Mumps
- C.
Rubella
- D.
Polio
- A.
Q33 · Reasoning · Series
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following series?
Series: PQR, STU, VWX, ?
- A.
YZA
- B.
XYZ
- C.
ABC
- D.
ZAB
- A.
Q34 · Applied Anatomy · Endocrine System
The earliest gland to appear in the embryo is?
- A.
Pituitary
- B.
Thyroid
- C.
Adrenal
- D.
Ovary
- A.
Q35 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Population Dynamics and Control of Conception
How long can a woman get pregnant after IUCD is removed?
- A.
1 month
- B.
2 months
- C.
9 months
- D.
Just after removal of IUCD
- A.
Q36 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Hormones
Which of the following is not a steroid hormone?
- A.
Androgen
- B.
Aldosterone
- C.
Estrogen
- D.
Relaxin
- A.
Q37 · Community Health Nursing · Demography, Surveillance and Interpretation of Data
The crude birth rate is calculated by:
- A.
dividing the number of births in one year by the total population
- B.
dividing the total population by the number of births in one decade
- C.
multiplying the total population by the number of births in one month
- D.
dividing the total population by the number of deaths in one year
- A.
Q38 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Distribution
Which of the following is least likely to be seen in a dehydrated patient?
- A.
Low urine output
- B.
Increased pulse rate
- C.
Elevated body temperature
- D.
Decreased hematocrit
- A.
Q39 · Reasoning · Classification (Odd One Out)
Pick the odd one out.?
- A.
London
- B.
Venice
- C.
Paris
- D.
Madrid
- A.
Q40 · Applied Anatomy · Nervous System
How many neurons are there in the human body?
- A.
86 billion
- B.
103 billion
- C.
80 billion
- D.
100 billion
- A.
Q41 · Applied Anatomy · Circulatory & Lymphatic System
Smallest artery is?
- A.
Arterioles
- B.
Venules
- C.
Vein
- D.
Artery
- A.
Q42 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Other Acute Problems
A nurse is performing CPR on an adult patient. When performing chest compressions, the nurse understands the correct hand placement is located over the?
- A.
Upper third of the sternum
- B.
Upper third of the sternum
- C.
Lower half of the sternum
- D.
Lower third of the sternum
- A.
Q43 · Applied Anatomy · Musculoskeletal System
Total bones in the human body?
- A.
314
- B.
206
- C.
214
- D.
208
- A.
Q44 · Community Health Nursing · Concepts of Community Health and Community Health Nursing
Which one is an example of tertiary prevention?
- A.
Early diagnosis
- B.
Health education
- C.
Early treatment
- D.
Rehabilitation
- A.
Q45 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Diagnosis of Pregnancy
Which vaccine is administered to a woman during pregnancy?
- A.
BCG
- B.
TT
- C.
IPV
- D.
Hep-B
- A.
Q46 · General Knowledge · Indian geography
Where is located Gateway of India?
- A.
Mumbai
- B.
New Delhi
- C.
Kolkata
- D.
Jaipur
- A.
Q47 · Pharmacology · Drug Affecting Blood & Blood Formation
Antidote of heparin?
- A.
Vitamin K
- B.
Atropine
- C.
Protamine sulphate
- D.
Warfarin
- A.
Q48 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Normal CVP is?
- A.
5-10 cm H2O
- B.
12-22 cm H2O
- C.
3-7 cm H2O
- D.
10-15 cm H2O
- A.
Q49 · Community Health Nursing · Assisting individuals and families to promote and maintain their health
Immunization is an example of?
- A.
Primary prevention
- B.
Secondary prevention
- C.
Tertiary prevention
- D.
Primordial prevention
- A.
Q50 · Reasoning · Miscellaneous
A train is running at the speed of 100 km/hr and every 75 km train stops for 3 minutes. How much time will it take to reach 600 km?
- A.
6 hour & 24 minutes
- B.
6 hour & 21 minutes
- C.
6 hour
- D.
6 hour & 40 minutes
- A.
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Q51 · Applied Physiology · Circulatory & Lymphatic system
Pacemaker of heart is?
- A.
SA node
- B.
AV node
- C.
Right atrium
- D.
Left atrium
- A.
Q52 · Applied Anatomy · Circulatory & Lymphatic System
What is the normal amount of pericardial fluid?
- A.
5-15 ml
- B.
10-20 ml
- C.
20-50 ml
- D.
None of the above
- A.
Q53 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
During management of epistaxis (nose bleeding), which of the following actions is NOT a part of the nursing officer’s role?
- A.
Ask the patient to sit leaning forward
- B.
Apply pressure to the soft part of the nose
- C.
Instruct the patient to breathe through the mouth
- D.
Ask the patient to tilt the head backward
- A.
Q54 · Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) · Introduction to computer applications
Who discovered WWW?
- A.
Tim Berners-Lee
- B.
Larry Page
- C.
Jimmy Wales
- D.
Vint Cerf
- A.
Q55 · Nursing Foundations · Administration of medications
For IM injection, the nurse should insert the needle into the muscle at an angle of:
- A.
15 degrees
- B.
30 degrees
- C.
45 degrees
- D.
90 degrees
- A.
Q56 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Normal Puerperium
First breast milk is known as?
- A.
Foremilk
- B.
Hind milk
- C.
Colostrum
- D.
Transitional milk
- A.
Q57 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Normal Labor
Which assessment would indicate that a woman is in true labor?
- A.
Membranes ruptured and fluid is clear
- B.
Progressive cervical dilatation, 90% effaced
- C.
Presenting part is engaged and not floating
- D.
Contractions last 30 seconds, every 5 to 10 minutes
- A.
Q58 · General Knowledge · Books, authors & institutions
The book titled 'Forge Your Future' has been authored by?
- A.
Mr. Pranab Mukerjee
- B.
Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- C.
Mr. Narendra Modi
- D.
Dr. Manmohan Singh
- A.
Q59 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Causative organism of chickenpox?
- A.
Virus
- B.
Bacteria
- C.
Fungi
- D.
None of the above
- A.
Q60 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Miscellaneous
When does quickening start?
- A.
18 week
- B.
15 week
- C.
21 week
- D.
24 week
- A.
Q61 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Normal Labor
Placenta expulsion occurs in which stage?
- A.
First stage
- B.
Second stage
- C.
Third stage
- D.
Fourth stage
- A.
Q62 · Applied Physiology · General Physiology
A process by which liquid droplets are ingested by a living cell is known as?
- A.
Pinocytosis
- B.
Phagocytosis
- C.
Cytosis
- D.
None of the above
- A.
Q63 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Development
Sudden, involuntary, repetitive movements of voluntary muscles in children are termed as?
- A.
Pica
- B.
Tic syndrome
- C.
Echolalia
- D.
Echopraxia
- A.
Q64 · Community Health Nursing · Assisting individuals and families to promote and maintain their health
Early diagnosis and treatment belong to?
- A.
Primary prevention
- B.
Secondary prevention
- C.
Tertiary prevention
- D.
Primordial prevention
- A.
Q65 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Hemorrhage in Early Pregnancy
Which of the following can cause abortion?
- A.
Medicine
- B.
Infection
- C.
ABO incompatibility
- D.
None of the above
- A.
Q66 · English · Vocabulary
Choose the synonym of the given word: Review?
- A.
Disdain
- B.
Remuneration
- C.
Opposite
- D.
Retrospection
- A.
Q67 · Applied Physiology · Nervous System
Which cranial nerve is responsible for the sense of smell?
- A.
Optic nerve (II)
- B.
Olfactory nerve (I)
- C.
Oculomotor nerve (III)
- D.
Trigeminal nerve (V)
- A.
Q68 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Disinfection and Sterilization
Endoscopy is sterilized by?
- A.
2% glutaraldehyde
- B.
Alcohol
- C.
Sodium hypochlorite
- D.
All of the above
- A.
Q69 · Applied Physiology · Respiratory system
Lack of oxygen in bloodstream is?
- A.
Hypoxia
- B.
Hypoxemia
- C.
Cyanosis
- D.
None of the above
- A.
Q70 · Reasoning · Miscellaneous
A and B together can do a piece of work in 10 days. A alone can do it in 30 days, the time in which B alone can do it is :
- A.
10 days
- B.
12 days
- C.
15 days
- D.
20 days
- A.
Q71 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Hemorrhage in Early Pregnancy
In following which can cause the abortion?
- A.
Medicine
- B.
Infection
- C.
ABO incompatibility
- D.
None of the above
- A.
Q72 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Vitamins
Which of the following vitamins helps in wound healing?
- A.
Vitamin A
- B.
Vitamin B
- C.
Vitamin C
- D.
Vitamin D
- A.
Q73 · General Knowledge · Miscellaneous
Mostly active volcanes present in?
- A.
Atlantic sea
- B.
North pacific sea
- C.
Kilauea volcano on Hawaii
- D.
Arctic sea
- A.
Q74 · Community Health Nursing · Assisting individuals and families to promote and maintain their health
Screening tests belong to?
- A.
Primary prevention
- B.
Secondary prevention
- C.
Tertiary prevention
- D.
Primordial prevention
- A.
Q75 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness
Newborn weight doubled at the age of?
- A.
6 months
- B.
12 months
- C.
18 months
- D.
24 months
- A.
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Q76 · General Knowledge · Union government and Judiciary Bodies
Which of the following prime minister had the longest tenure?
- A.
P.V. Narasimha Rao
- B.
Morarji Desai
- C.
Jawaharlal Nehru
- D.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee
- A.
Q77 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
The client has clear drainage from the nose and ears after a head injury. How can the nurse determine if the drainage is CSF?
- A.
Measure the pH of the fluid
- B.
Measure the specific gravity of the fluid
- C.
Test for glucose
- D.
Test for chlorides
- A.
Q78 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Mayoma is related to?
- A.
Bone cancer
- B.
Muscles cancer
- C.
Blood cancer
- D.
None of the above
- A.
Q79 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Miscellaneous
Which of the following bacteria is responsible for Curdling?
- A.
Lactic acid bacteria
- B.
Lactobacillus aureus
- C.
Lactobacillus acidophilus
- D.
Bacillus radicicola
- A.
Q80 · Applied Anatomy · Circulatory & Lymphatic System
Smallest cell in cellular component of blood is?
- A.
Platelets
- B.
RBC
- C.
WBC
- D.
All of the above
- A.
Q81 · Applied Physiology · Musculoskeletal system
Knee joint is which type of joint?
- A.
Ball and socket joint
- B.
Hinge joint
- C.
Pivot joint
- D.
Ellipsoidal joint
- A.
Q82 · Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics · Miscellaneous
At present Reena is twice as old as Sunita. Three years ago, Reena was three times as old as Sunita was. How old is Reena now?
- A.
6 years
- B.
8 years
- C.
10 years
- D.
12 years
- A.
Q83 · English · Vocabulary
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to 'Mitigate'.
- A.
Aggravate
- B.
Worsen
- C.
Intensify
- D.
Alleviate
- A.
Q84 · Applied Physiology · Sensory organs
Which of the following organ is responsible for body balance?
- A.
Head
- B.
Eye
- C.
Ear
- D.
Legs
- A.
Q85 · Applied Anatomy · Endocrine System
Which hormone is odd one?
- A.
Corticotrophin
- B.
ADR
- C.
Vasopressin
- D.
Prolactin
- A.
Q86 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Normal duration of QRS complex?
- A.
0.08 to 0.10
- B.
0.10 to 0.25
- C.
0.02 to 0.06
- D.
0.01 to 0.05
- A.
Q87 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Medical and Surgical Illness Complicating Pregnancy
Which of the following abnormal conditions is not seen in an infant of a diabetic mother?
- A.
Hyperglycemia
- B.
Hypoglycemia
- C.
Hyperbilirubinemia
- D.
Hypocalcemia
- A.
Q88 · General Knowledge · Indian geography
Blue city of Rajasthan?
- A.
Jodhpur
- B.
Udaipur
- C.
Jaipur
- D.
Jaisalmer
- A.
Q89 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Otolaryngology
Normal heart rate of a neonate is?
- A.
120-160
- B.
140-180
- C.
120-140
- D.
110-120
- A.
Q90 · Community Health Nursing · Health Agencies
When is World Health Day celebrated?
- A.
June 5
- B.
February 10
- C.
April 7
- D.
May 1
- A.
Q91 · General Knowledge · Constitution basics
Right to equality provision under which article of the Indian constitution?
- A.
31
- B.
24
- C.
14
- D.
26
- A.
Q92 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Vitamins
Highest source of vitamin C is?
- A.
Orange
- B.
Lemon
- C.
Amla
- D.
Castor seeds
- A.
Q93 · General Knowledge · Books, authors & institutions
Where is the Indian space research center located?
- A.
Hyderabad
- B.
Bangalore
- C.
Tamilnadu
- D.
Gujrat
- A.
Q94 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
What is the main cause of acute watery diarrheal attack?
- A.
Vibrio cholerae
- B.
Salmonella typhi
- C.
Corynebacterium
- D.
Escherichia coli
- A.
Q95 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Vitamins
Highest source of vitamin D is?
- A.
Fish liver oil
- B.
Lemon
- C.
Amla
- D.
Soybean
- A.
Q96 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Physiological Changes During Pregnancy
How much weight is gained during pregnancy?
- A.
1 kg
- B.
8 kg
- C.
9 kg
- D.
11 kg
- A.
Q97 · General Knowledge · National Current Affairs
Which ornament is worn in the upper arm?
- A.
Fini
- B.
Baaju bandh
- C.
Tika
- D.
Kandura
- A.
Q98 · General Knowledge · Miscellaneous
What is the name of the capital of combodia?
- A.
Phnom Penh
- B.
Laos
- C.
Singapore
- D.
Burma
- A.
Q99 · Applied Physiology · General Physiology
Largest cell of the human body?
- A.
Female ovum
- B.
Male gametes
- C.
Sciatic nerve
- D.
Femoral
- A.
Q100 · Community Health Nursing · Epidemiology of Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases & Conditions
According to the WHO Global Action Plan, what is a primary strategy for the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs)?
- A.
Focusing solely on hospital-based curative care for chronic conditions.
- B.
Reducing modifiable risk factors and their underlying social determinants.
- C.
Prioritizing the management of infectious diseases over chronic illnesses.
- D.
Mandating annual health check-ups for the entire population.
- A.