BTSC Staff Nurse, 1 August 2025 question paper

BTSC Staff Nurse · 2025 · 100 questions · 120 minutes · 0.25 mark deducted per wrong answer

Nursing Foundations 16
Obstetrics & Gynaecology 15
Medical & Surgical Nursing 14
Mental Health Nursing 9
Applied Nutrition & Dietetics 9
Community Health Nursing 6
Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) 6
Nursing Management & Leadership 5
Applied Microbiology & Infection control 5
Pharmacology 5
Applied Physiology 3
Biochemistry & Nutrition 2
Applied Psychology 1
Pathology & Genetics 1
Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) 1
Applied Anatomy 1
Nursing Research & Statistics 1

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Q1 · Mental Health Nursing · Principles and Concepts of Mental Health Nursing
As per DSM-V Proposal of mental disorder, category A is defined as:
1. A.
  a behavioral or psychological syndrome or pattern that occurs in an individual
2. B.
  reflects an underlying psychobiological dysfunction
3. C.
  not solely a result of social deviance or conflicts with society
4. D.
  the consequences of which are clinically significant distress (e.g., a painful symptom) or disability
Answer and explanation
Q2 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
Which of the following is the most appropriate action of a nurse while transfusing blood to a patient?
1. A.
  Dilute the blood components with Dextrose saline in case of transfusion of packed RBC
2. B.
  Increase the transfusion rate initially for 15 minutes and then decrease it
3. C.
  Change the administration set after every use of a unit
4. D.
  Allow the infusion to run over a period of 6-8 hours
Answer and explanation
Q3 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Nutritional Assessment and Nutrition Education
What is FFQ in the context of dietary assessment tools?
1. A.
  Food first-priority questionnaire
2. B.
  Food frequency questionnaire
3. C.
  Food forming Quetelet's index
4. D.
  Food floating Quetelet's index
Answer and explanation
Q4 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Multiple Pregnancy, Amniotic Fluid Disorders, Abnormalities of Placenta and Cord
The water in the amniotic fluid is completely changed and replaced:
1. A.
  every day
2. B.
  every month
3. C.
  every 15 hours
4. D.
  every 3 hours
Answer and explanation
Q5 · Applied Physiology · General Physiology
Anything which evokes a response in the organism is called the?
1. A.
  Thing
2. B.
  Situation
3. C.
  Stimulus
4. D.
  Incidence
Answer and explanation
Q6 · Community Health Nursing · Communication management and Health Education
All of the following are the key action areas as outlined in the Ottawa Charter for the promotion of health, EXCEPT:
1. A.
  developing personal skills and reorient health services
2. B.
  building healthy public policy
3. C.
  restricting community action for health
4. D.
  creating supportive environments for health
Answer and explanation
Q7 · Nursing Foundations · Nursing Process
Best practices derived from valid and reliable research studies—which also take into account healthcare settings, patient preferences and values, and clinical judgment—are known as:?
1. A.
  Holistic nursing
2. B.
  Evidence-based practice
3. C.
  Standard practice
4. D.
  Telehealth
Answer and explanation
Q8 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Balanced Diet
Which of the following vitamins has a relatively high RDA?
1. A.
  Vitamin C
2. B.
  Vitamin D
3. C.
  Vitamin A
4. D.
  Vitamin K
Answer and explanation
Q9 · Applied Physiology · General Physiology
Which of the following disorders of the brain affects the thermoregulatory response of the body?
1. A.
  Hypothalamic brain injury
2. B.
  Brain stem glioma
3. C.
  GB syndrome
4. D.
  Epilepsy
Answer and explanation
Q10 · Mental Health Nursing · Treatment modalities and therapies used in mental disorders
What is the indication for aversion therapy?
1. A.
  Schizophrenia
2. B.
  Phobias
3. C.
  Alcohol abuse
4. D.
  Obsessions
Answer and explanation
Q11 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Population Dynamics and Control of Conception
The surgical procedure that involves blocking or sealing the fallopian tubes to prevent the passage of eggs is:
1. A.
  Tubal ligation
2. B.
  Oophorectomy
3. C.
  Hysterectomy
4. D.
  Vasectomy
Answer and explanation
Q12 · Applied Psychology · Motivation & Emotional Processes
______ is an example of "Esteem needs", according to Maslow's hierarchy of needs model.
1. A.
  Sex
2. B.
  Sleep
3. C.
  Achievement
4. D.
  Relationships
Answer and explanation
Q13 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management Process
When planning personnel arrangements in a hospital, which of the following points should be considered?
1. A.
  The need to assign patient workload and frequently change duties
2. B.
  Taking into account busy and less busy days, as well as minimum and maximum working hours
3. C.
  Asymmetrical distribution of tasks among all personnel with similar abilities
4. D.
  Equal distribution of work without considering the qualifications and experience of personnel
Answer and explanation
Q14 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management of Nursing Service in the Hospital & Community
SMART सिद्धांत का उपयोग करके लक्ष्य और उद्देश्य-निर्धारित करने के लिए, 'S' का अर्थ

होता है।
1. A.
  Single (सिंगल)
2. B.
  Skill (स्किल)
3. C.
  Sort (सॉर्ट)
4. D.
  Specific (स्पेसिफिक)
Answer and explanation
Q15 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Food Safety
Which of the following statements related to safe food handling practices is INCORRECT?
1. A.
  Food handlers must have a complete medical examination at the time of employment.
2. B.
  Education on personal hygiene, food- and utensil-handling, and rodent control are essential for food handlers.
3. C.
  A person with wounds, otitis media, or skin infections is permitted to handle food or utensils.
4. D.
  A person with a history of typhoid fever, tuberculosis, and dysentery should not be employed.
Answer and explanation
Q16 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Otolaryngology
A toddler pushes a small piece of chalk into his nose, which gets stuck inside. What should be the first aid measure in this situation?
1. A.
  Put a toothpick into the nose and try to dislodge the piece of chalk
2. B.
  Transport the child to the nearest healthcare facility for management
3. C.
  Use fingers externally to fiddle with the piece of chalk
4. D.
  Flush nose with warm water to dissolve the piece of chalk
Answer and explanation
Q17 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Diagnosis of Pregnancy
Chadwick's sign is a probable sign of pregnancy characterized by a distinctive color change in which anatomical area?
1. A.
  Fingernails and fingertips
2. B.
  Nipples and areola
3. C.
  Abdominal skin (linea nigra)
4. D.
  Cervix, vagina, and labia
Answer and explanation
Q18 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Biomedical Waste Management (BMW)
Human anatomical waste is segregated in which color-coded category of biomedical waste management?
1. A.
  White
2. B.
  Yellow
3. C.
  Green
4. D.
  Red
Answer and explanation
Q19 · Pathology & Genetics · Systemic Pathology
Hirschsprung disease is associated with a defect in which of the following developmental processes involving the enteric nervous system?
1. A.
  Failure of neural crest cell migration and differentiation regulated by the RET gene
2. B.
  Overproduction of intestinal smooth muscle cells
3. C.
  Autoimmune destruction of intestinal neurons
4. D.
  Telescoping of bowel loops into each other
Answer and explanation
Q20 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Shock and Multisystem Failure
The shock caused by a severe allergic reaction is:
1. A.
  hypovolemic shock
2. B.
  neurogenic shock
3. C.
  cardiogenic shock
4. D.
  anaphylactic shock
Answer and explanation
Q21 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Diagnosis of Pregnancy
What changes occur with insulin due to the metabolic changes during pregnancy?
1. A.
  Insulin secretion is decreased during pregnancy.
2. B.
  Insulin secretion remains the same as pre-pregnancy state.
3. C.
  Insulin secretion increases in the first trimester with increased insulin resistance in the second and third trimesters.
4. D.
  Insulin secretion is increased during pregnancy.
Answer and explanation
Q22 · Mental Health Nursing · Principles and Concepts of Mental Health Nursing
Channelling of a strong and socially unacceptable drive or urge into a form that is acceptable to society is called as
1. A.
  Replacement
2. B.
  Sublimation
3. C.
  Regression
4. D.
  Identification
Answer and explanation
Q23 · Nursing Foundations · Documentation & Reporting
In the context of recording and documentation, what does the acronym SOAP stand for?
1. A.
  Standard, Observation, Analysis, Procedure
2. B.
  Symptom, Objective, Assessment, Plan
3. C.
  Security, Organization, Accuracy, Privacy
4. D.
  Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
Answer and explanation
Q24 · Nursing Foundations · Mobility & Immobility
Which of the following principles is primarily followed when transferring a patient onto a stretcher using a blanket (blanket lift)?
1. A.
  Always lift using your back to support the patient's weight.
2. B.
  Drag the patient onto the bed using a dry blanket for a better grip.
3. C.
  Roll the patient onto one side and slide the stretcher underneath them.
4. D.
  Use multiple caregivers to lift the patient evenly by holding the edges of the blanket.
Answer and explanation
Q25 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Cookery Rules and Preservation of Nutrients
All of the following are measures for nutrient preservation, EXCEPT:
1. A.
  minimizing cooking time and temperature
2. B.
  steam or pressure cooking
3. C.
  using maximum water and over-peeling
4. D.
  cutting vegetables into larger pieces
Answer and explanation
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Q26 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Balanced Diet
Which of the following food components should be specifically increased when planning a balanced diet for adolescent girls?
1. A.
  Trans fat
2. B.
  Simple carbohydrates
3. C.
  Saturated fat
4. D.
  Iron and calcium
Answer and explanation
Q27 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Normal Labor
Which of the following parameters helps the midwife to determine the progress in the first stage of labor?
1. A.
  Rupture of membranes and pelvic adequacy
2. B.
  Cervical effacement and cervical dilatation
3. C.
  Expulsive uterine contractions and bearing down efforts
4. D.
  Progressive descent and crowning of head
Answer and explanation
Q28 · Community Health Nursing · Geriatric Health Care
Which of these principles should be followed while caring for an elderly person at home?
1. A.
  Remove the clock, calendar, and familiar objects used by the elderly in the surroundings
2. B.
  Address the elderly person as sir or father and never call him by his name
3. C.
  Change the person's care plan so that the care differs from day to day
4. D.
  Collect facts about the elderly person, their home, and environment and plan care
Answer and explanation
Q29 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
Which of the following tools is commonly used to assess the severity of asthma in clinical settings?
1. A.
  Glasgow Coma Scale
2. B.
  Apgar Score
3. C.
  Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR)
4. D.
  Braden Scale
Answer and explanation
Q30 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Musculoskeletal Function
Which of the following is inappropriate advice by a nurse caring for a patient with total hip replacement?
1. A.
  Report in case the patient is unable to move the operated extremity
2. B.
  Avoid crossing of legs to avoid dislocation
3. C.
  Perform gluteal isometrics to strengthen the joint muscles
4. D.
  Keep the legs always adducted soon after surgery
Answer and explanation
Q31 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Miscellaneous
Which neurological disease can be caused by the prolonged consumption of khesari dal over a period of 2-6 months?
1. A.
  Vitamin A deficiency
2. B.
  Endemic fluorosis
3. C.
  Iodine deficiency
4. D.
  Lathyrism
Answer and explanation
Q32 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Multiple Pregnancy, Amniotic Fluid Disorders, Abnormalities of Placenta and Cord
What is normal amniotic fluid volume at term?
1. A.
  500-1000 ml
2. B.
  > 2000 ml
3. C.
  200-400 ml
4. D.
  1200-1500 ml
Answer and explanation
Q33 · Nursing Foundations · Elimination needs
A nursing procedure carried out to help in the evacuation of bowel by administration of large amounts of fluid through the rectum is called:
1. A.
  NG aspiration
2. B.
  Colonoscopy
3. C.
  Ostomy
4. D.
  Enema
Answer and explanation
Q34 · Pharmacology · Drugs Acting on Central Nervous System
Which of the following mood stabilizers requires regular serum level monitoring to prevent toxicity?
1. A.
  Lamotrigine
2. B.
  Carbamazepine
3. C.
  Valproate
4. D.
  Lithium
Answer and explanation
Q35 · Nursing Foundations · Nursing Process
Formulating a family health and nursing care plan comes under which phase of the Nursing Process?
1. A.
  Action phase
2. B.
  Assessment phase
3. C.
  Planning phase
4. D.
  Evaluation phase
Answer and explanation
Q36 · Nursing Foundations · Documentation & Reporting
What does 'I' stand for in the SOAPIE progress notes format used for documentation?
1. A.
  Institution
2. B.
  Intervention
3. C.
  Inspection
4. D.
  Implementation
Answer and explanation
Q37 · Community Health Nursing · National Health Programs
Immunization programs are an example of:
1. A.
  Primary prevention
2. B.
  Awareness program
3. C.
  Tertiary prevention
4. D.
  Secondary prevention
Answer and explanation
Q38 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
Which of the following peak growth hormone (GH) levels after a stimulation (provocative) test is typically considered diagnostic of GH deficiency in children?
1. A.
  
  15
2. B.
  12
3. C.
  <10
4. D.
  
  20
Answer and explanation
Q39 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Nutritional Assessment and Nutrition Education
Which of these nutritional status assessments is designed to estimate usual eating patterns?
1. A.
  Anthropometric measurements
2. B.
  Food frequency questionnaire
3. C.
  Functional assessments
4. D.
  Hemoglobin estimation
Answer and explanation
Q40 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Sensorineural Function
Which of the following is the causative factor of Keratoconjunctivitis sicca?
1. A.
  Inadequate tear production
2. B.
  Glaucoma
3. C.
  Use of contact lens
4. D.
  Bacterial infection
Answer and explanation
Q41 · Nursing Foundations · Infection control & BMW management
The 'N' in the N95 mask denotes:
1. A.
  not resistant to oil
2. B.
  not resistant to the virus
3. C.
  not resistant to the bacteria
4. D.
  not resistant to water
Answer and explanation
Q42 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Immunity
Which generation does the hepatitis B vaccine belong to?
1. A.
  Second generation
2. B.
  Fourth generation
3. C.
  Third generation
4. D.
  First generation
Answer and explanation
Q43 · Mental Health Nursing · Behavioural & Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence
An eating disorder, defined as the persistent ingestion of non-nutritive substances for at least one month, is called:
1. A.
  pica
2. B.
  anemia
3. C.
  anorexia nervosa
4. D.
  bulimia nervosa
Answer and explanation
Q44 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management
Which of these statements is INCORRECT regarding the design of an ICU?
1. A.
  ICUs should be accessible for patients with disabilities, staff, and equipment.
2. B.
  ICU must have safety features, namely fire-resistant materials, emergency exits, and secure storage.
3. C.
  ICU must have proper ventilation and temperature control.
4. D.
  ICUs should be far away from the emergency room and operating room.
Answer and explanation
Q45 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Normal Labor
Which structure promotes flexion of the baby during labor?
1. A.
  Cervical os
2. B.
  Pelvic floor muscles
3. C.
  Placenta
4. D.
  Umbilical cord
Answer and explanation
Q46 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Preterm Labor, Preterm Rupture of the Membranes, Postmaturity, Intrauterine Fetal Death
The onset of labor prior to the completion of 37 weeks of gestation is called:
1. A.
  pre-term labor
2. B.
  precipitate labor
3. C.
  prolonged labor
4. D.
  pre-labor rupture of membranes
Answer and explanation
Q47 · Nursing Foundations · Hygiene
How does illness influence personal hygiene?
1. A.
  It promotes frequent hygiene practices.
2. B.
  It has no impact on hygiene practices.
3. C.
  It may impair the ability to perform self-care.
4. D.
  It increases the motivation to maintain hygiene.
Answer and explanation
Q48 · Nursing Foundations · Nursing Theories
Which of the following nursing theories primarily centers on the idea that the nurse-patient relationship is a therapeutic one, built on trust and mutual understanding?
1. A.
  Nightingale's theory
2. B.
  Peplau's theory
3. C.
  Orem's theory
4. D.
  Henderson's theory
Answer and explanation
Q49 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
Dextrose 5% in water (D5W) is classified as which type of intravenous (IV) fluid?
1. A.
  Colloid solution
2. B.
  Hypotonic solution
3. C.
  Isotonic solution
4. D.
  Hypertonic solution
Answer and explanation
Q50 · Mental Health Nursing · Neurotic, stress related and somatisation disorders
Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of somatoform autonomic disorder?
1. A.
  Palpitations
2. B.
  Chest pain
3. C.
  Sweating
4. D.
  Hallucinations
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Q51 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Disorders of Kidney and Urinary Tract
In the Shakir tape method for assessing nutritional status in children, what does the red color zone indicate?
1. A.
  Severe acute malnutrition
2. B.
  Normal nutritional status
3. C.
  Overweight status
4. D.
  Moderate acute malnutrition
Answer and explanation
Q52 · Mental Health Nursing · Introduction
According to Keyes's mental health continuum that categorizes mental health into four quadrants, the upper left quadrant is occupied by those with:
1. A.
  poor mental health without mental illness
2. B.
  optimal mental health with mental illness
3. C.
  optimal mental health without mental illness
4. D.
  poor mental health with mental illness
Answer and explanation
Q53 · Community Health Nursing · Assisting individuals and families to promote and maintain their health
The first requisite for any planned effort to develop health care services in the community is to:
1. A.
  recruit manpower and mobilize finance to deliver health care services
2. B.
  sensitize and educate community members on available services
3. C.
  design health care services to meet community needs
4. D.
  assess the health status and health problems of the community
Answer and explanation
Q54 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Diagnosis of Pregnancy
Which of the following statements related to cervical eversion is INCORRECT?
1. A.
  It occurs during early pregnancy due to hyperestrinism.
2. B.
  Downward growth of columnar epithelium beyond the external os occurs by replacing squamous epithelium.
3. C.
  Spontaneous regression occurs usually by 20-24 weeks of pregnancy.
4. D.
  It is marked by hyperplasia of the endocervical mucosa.
Answer and explanation
Q55 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Which of these bacterial diseases occurs due to the consumption of contaminated water?
1. A.
  Typhoid fever
2. B.
  Trachoma
3. C.
  Tuberculosis
4. D.
  Tetanus
Answer and explanation
Q56 · Applied Physiology · Digestive system
Columnar cells in the stomach secrete:
1. A.
  Pepsinogen
2. B.
  Gastrin
3. C.
  Mucin
4. D.
  Hydrogen Ion
Answer and explanation
Q57 · Mental Health Nursing · Principles and Concepts of Mental Health Nursing
विकारों के वर्गीकरण के संदर्भ में DSM का पूर्ण रूप क्या है?
1. A.
  Diagnostic and Segregation Manual of Mental Disorders (डापमोस्टिक एंड सेग्रीगेशन मैन्युअल ऑफ मेटल डिसऑर्डर्स)
2. B.
  Delegative and Segregation Manual of Mental Disorders (डेलीगेटिव एंड सेग्रीगेशन मैन्युअल ऑफ मेटल डिसऑर्डर्स)
3. C.
  Delegative and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (डेलीगेटिव एंड स्टैटिस्टिकल मैन्युअल ऑफ मेटल डिसऑर्डर्स)
4. D.
  Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (डायग्नोस्टिक एंड स्टैटिस्टिकल मैन्युअल ऑफ मेटल डिसऑर्डर्स)
Answer and explanation
Q58 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Disinfection and Sterilization
Which type of decontamination is primarily focused on reducing the number of microorganisms on living tissue, such as skin?
1. A.
  Disinfection
2. B.
  Antisepsis
3. C.
  Sterilization
4. D.
  Fumigation
Answer and explanation
Q59 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Antenatal Assessment of Fetal Well-Being
A nurse performs four pelvic grips on an antenatal woman in her third trimester to determine the ______
1. A.
  fetal lie and presentation
2. B.
  fetal heart rate and movements
3. C.
  fundal height
4. D.
  gestational age
Answer and explanation
Q60 · Nursing Foundations · History of Nursing & Nursing as a profession
The primary aims of nursing practice include all of the following, EXCEPT:
1. A.
  restoring health
2. B.
  promoting health and wellness
3. C.
  caring for the terminally ill
4. D.
  functioning independently to diagnose and prescribe without collaboration
Answer and explanation
Q61 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Immunization and Immunodeficiency
According to the National Immunization Schedule, the third dose of the Pentavalent vaccine (Pentavalent 3) can be given at:
1. A.
  6 weeks
2. B.
  14 weeks
3. C.
  9 months
4. D.
  10 weeks
Answer and explanation
Q62 · Community Health Nursing · Respiratory Infections
What is the incubation period of measles (Rubeola)?
1. A.
  5-8 days
2. B.
  22-27 days
3. C.
  10-20 days
4. D.
  1-4 days
Answer and explanation
Q63 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Therapeutic Diet
Which diet is prescribed for patients suffering from diarrhea?
1. A.
  Tube feeding
2. B.
  Bland diet
3. C.
  Mechanical diet
4. D.
  High residue diet
Answer and explanation
Q64 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management
A patient subjected to an elective surgery is ready to be shifted to the operation theater. Which of these is NOT an immediate preoperative nursing intervention?
1. A.
  Patient changes into a hospital gown that is left untied and open in the back
2. B.
  A nurse guides the patient through the post-surgical experience and clarifies his questions
3. C.
  Prescribed pre-anesthetic medication is administered in the preoperative holding area
4. D.
  The mouth is inspected and dentures or plates are removed
Answer and explanation
Q65 · Nursing Foundations · Miscellaneous
एक रोगी को अंतःपेशी ( intramuscular) इंजेक्शन दिया जाना है। नर्स को सुई किस कोण पर निवेश करनी चाहिए?
1. A.
  15 डिग्री
2. B.
  90 डिग्री
3. C.
  45 डिग्री
4. D.
  30 डिग्री
Answer and explanation
Q66 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Lipids
Fatty acids linked to sugar molecules are called:
1. A.
  sterol lipids
2. B.
  sphingolipids
3. C.
  saccharolipids
4. D.
  glycerolipids
Answer and explanation
Q67 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Metabolic and Endocrine Function
In a patient with Hashimoto's thyroiditis, the diagnostic test is likely to reveal:
1. A.
  negative for thyroid peroxidase antibodies
2. B.
  low levels of TSH
3. C.
  positive for thyroid peroxidase antibodies
4. D.
  high levels for T4
Answer and explanation
Q68 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Normal Labor
When does the external rotation of a newborn usually occur in the birth process?
1. A.
  After the entire baby is born
2. B.
  Before engagement of the fetal head
3. C.
  After internal rotation of the baby's head but before crowning
4. D.
  After the head is born but before the delivery of the shoulders
Answer and explanation
Q69 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
The diagnostic test used for detecting diabetes insipidus is:
1. A.
  water deprivation test
2. B.
  radioactive iodine uptake
3. C.
  glycated hemoglobin
4. D.
  thallium stress test
Answer and explanation
Q70 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Vitamins
Which of these vitamins is sourced both from sunlight and food?
1. A.
  Vitamin D
2. B.
  Vitamin B
3. C.
  Vitamin C
4. D.
  Vitamin A
Answer and explanation
Q71 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Disorders of Respiratory System
A 13-year-old boy suffering from asthma has been admitted to the hospital. Which of the following nursing interventions is performed to alleviate the child's respiratory distress?
1. A.
  Providing a 30-minute rest period after one hour of activity.
2. B.
  Encouraging an oral fluid intake of 300 ml per hour.
3. C.
  Assisting the patient into a sitting position supported by pillows.
4. D.
  Restricting parental presence during treatment.
Answer and explanation
Q72 · Nursing Foundations · History of Nursing & Nursing as a profession
Which of the following is a characteristic of setting standards of nursing care?
1. A.
  Unreliable
2. B.
  Delayed implementation
3. C.
  Measurable
4. D.
  Broad
Answer and explanation
Q73 · Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) · Information Systems in Healthcare
Which of the following is a primary benefit of using Electronic Health Records (EHR) in patient care?
1. A.
  Eliminates the need for patient consent in sharing information
2. B.
  Allows unlimited access to patient records for all hospital staff
3. C.
  Enhances communication and continuity of care among healthcare providers
4. D.
  Reduces the need for nursing documentation
Answer and explanation
Q74 · Nursing Foundations · Communication & Nurse-Patient Relationship
The skills that facilitate nurses to develop a helping relationship with the patient are all of the following, EXCEPT:
1. A.
  maintaining confidentiality
2. B.
  being genuine
3. C.
  active listening
4. D.
  being sympathetic
Answer and explanation
Q75 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Miscellaneous
What is the recommended daily intake of iron for pregnant women?
1. A.
  13 mg
2. B.
  17 mg
3. C.
  7 mg
4. D.
  27 mg
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Q76 · Pharmacology · General Pharmacology
Which of the following is the route by which a drug is administered into the respiratory tract by a nebulizer or positive pressure breathing apparatus?
1. A.
  Inhalation
2. B.
  Buccal
3. C.
  Oral
4. D.
  Parenteral
Answer and explanation
Q77 · Applied Anatomy · Respiratory System
Which of the following structures lies superior to the trachea?
1. A.
  Esophagus
2. B.
  Thyroid gland
3. C.
  Arch of aorta
4. D.
  Larynx
Answer and explanation
Q78 · Mental Health Nursing · Neurotic, stress related and somatisation disorders
A patient experiences apprehensive expectations for three months about several events with symptoms of restlessness, fatigue, mind going blank, along with sleep disturbances. Which anxiety disorder is related to these symptoms?
1. A.
  Acute stress disorder
2. B.
  Social phobia
3. C.
  Generalized anxiety disorder
4. D.
  Panic anxiety disorder
Answer and explanation
Q79 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Application of Statistics in Health and Uses of Computer in Statistics
Which of the following epidemiological measurements is related to mortality?
1. A.
  Point prevalence
2. B.
  Disability-adjusted life years
3. C.
  Health-adjusted life expectancy
4. D.
  Case fatality rate
Answer and explanation
Q80 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
The Gram staining technique differentiates between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria based on:
1. A.
  cell shape
2. B.
  the presence of endospores
3. C.
  cell wall composition
4. D.
  acid-fast status
Answer and explanation
Q81 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Vitamins
All of the following are the primary vitamin K-dependent clotting factors produced by the liver, EXCEPT:
1. A.
  Factor II
2. B.
  Factor VII
3. C.
  Factor X
4. D.
  Factor XI
Answer and explanation
Q82 · Community Health Nursing · Records & Reports
Which of these is the primary purpose of a patient's record?
1. A.
  Self-tracking a patient's progress of illness
2. B.
  Planning and supporting patient care
3. C.
  Giving confidential information to others
4. D.
  Obtaining financial gains for the hospital
Answer and explanation
Q83 · Pharmacology · General Pharmacology
What is the usual route of administration of the tetanus toxoid injection?
1. A.
  Intramuscular
2. B.
  Intradermal
3. C.
  Intravenous
4. D.
  Subcutaneous
Answer and explanation
Q84 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Normal Labor
Where does placental separation begin from the uterine wall as per the Schultze mechanism?
1. A.
  Center of the placenta
2. B.
  Area closest to the cervix
3. C.
  Periphery or edges of the placenta
4. D.
  Area closest to the fundus of the uterus
Answer and explanation
Q85 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
What should you avoid while wearing a Holter monitor?
1. A.
  Submerging the device in water
2. B.
  Taking medication
3. C.
  Engaging in light exercise
4. D.
  Sleeping
Answer and explanation
Q86 · Mental Health Nursing · Treatment modalities and therapies used in mental disorders
______ is a type of treatment for problems of an emotional nature, in which a trained person deliberately establishes a professional relationship with the patient to remove, modify, or retard existing symptoms, mediate disturbed patterns of behavior, and promote positive personality growth and development.
1. A.
  Relaxation therapy
2. B.
  Psychotherapy
3. C.
  Abreaction therapy
4. D.
  Cognitive therapy
Answer and explanation
Q87 · Nursing Foundations · History of Nursing & Nursing as a profession
Which characteristic of the nursing profession allows freedom to exercise professional judgment and make independent judgments about their work?
1. A.
  Prestige
2. B.
  Status
3. C.
  Regulation
4. D.
  Autonomy
Answer and explanation
Q88 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management Basics Applied to Nursing
Which of the following levels of management is also called senior management?
1. A.
  Very low-level management
2. B.
  Low-level management
3. C.
  Top-level management
4. D.
  Medium-level management
Answer and explanation
Q89 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management Process
रोगियों की देखभाल और उनके प्रबंधकीय कार्य के लिए नर्सों द्वारा बनाए गए रिकॉर्ड का उपयोग करके किस प्रकार का ऑडिट किया जाता है?
1. A.
  अयोन्मुख भावी ऑडिट (Prospective audit)
2. B.
  समकालिक ऑडिट (Synchronized audit)
3. C.
  पूर्वव्यापी ऑडिट (Retrospective audit)
4. D.
  सहगामी ऑडिट (Concurrent audit)
Answer and explanation
Q90 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Diagnosis of Pregnancy
An infant whose weight falls between the 10th and 90th percentile on intrauterine growth curves comes under the classification of:
1. A.
  Appropriate for gestational age infant
2. B.
  Small for gestational age infant
3. C.
  Intrauterine growth restriction
4. D.
  Large for gestational age infant
Answer and explanation
Q91 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
The most common cause of acute bloody diarrhea, also called dysentery, is:
1. A.
  E. coli
2. B.
  Rotavirus
3. C.
  V. cholerae
4. D.
  Shigella
Answer and explanation
Q92 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Which of the following is a technique used to safely move a patient with a suspected spinal injury, ensuring the spine remains aligned throughout the process?
1. A.
  Chin lift maneuver with a stretcher
2. B.
  Modified Valsalva with a stretcher
3. C.
  Log rolling with a stretcher
4. D.
  Jaw thrust maneuver with a stretcher
Answer and explanation
Q93 · Nursing Foundations · Communication & Nurse-Patient Relationship
Use of technical jargon or language jargon during the communication process is an example of which category of barrier in communication?
1. A.
  Cultural
2. B.
  Physiological
3. C.
  Semantic
4. D.
  Social
Answer and explanation
Q94 · Nursing Foundations · Fluid, electrolytes & Acid-base balances
Which cation level affects the overall concentration of the extracellular fluid?
1. A.
  Magnesium
2. B.
  Calcium
3. C.
  Potassium
4. D.
  Sodium
Answer and explanation
Q95 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
All of the following are common types of medication delivered via inhalation, EXCEPT?
1. A.
  Inhaled anesthetics
2. B.
  Corticosteroids
3. C.
  Bronchodilators
4. D.
  Insulin and glucagon
Answer and explanation
Q96 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management of Nursing Service in the Hospital & Community
निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा एक आंतरिक कारक है जो किसी समुदाय के भीतर हॉस्पिटल के उपयोग को प्रभावित करता है?
1. A.
  समुदाय की अस्वस्थता और मृत्यु दर का अनुपात
2. B.
  जनसंख्या की आयु
3. C.
  क्षेत्र में हॉस्पिटल बेड की उपलब्धता
4. D.
  हॉस्पिटल का भौतिक विन्यास और आंतरिक संगठन
Answer and explanation
Q97 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
A patient complains of pain and tenderness above and below the eyes with headache. On assessment, it is seen that there is fever, a stuffy nose, and thick mucus in the nose. Which condition does it indicate?
1. A.
  Tension headache
2. B.
  Migraine
3. C.
  Hay fever
4. D.
  Sinusitis
Answer and explanation
Q98 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Musculoskeletal Function
Pott disease is also known as:
1. A.
  Brucellosis
2. B.
  Malaria
3. C.
  Tuberculous Spondylitis
4. D.
  Typhoid
Answer and explanation
Q99 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Hemorrhage in Early Pregnancy
What is the type of abortion wherein the fetus is dead but retained inside the uterus for a variable period?
1. A.
  Incomplete abortion
2. B.
  Inevitable abortion
3. C.
  Missed abortion
4. D.
  Complete abortion
Answer and explanation
Q100 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of pathological jaundice?
1. A.
  Jaundice first appears between 24–72 hours of age.
2. B.
  The total serum bilirubin level is >15 mg/dL.
3. C.
  The maximum severity of jaundice is observed on the 4th or 5th day of life in a neonate.
4. D.
  Jaundice is clinically undetectable after 14 days of birth.
Answer and explanation

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