BTSC Staff Nurse, 30 July 2025 question paper

Q1 · Community Health Nursing · Epidemiology – Epidemiological Approaches and Processes

1. A.

   Prevalence

2. B.

   Incidence

3. C.

   Comorbidity

4. D.

   Endemicity

Q2 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms

1. A.

   Through contaminated food and water

2. B.

   Through mosquito bites

3. C.

   Through direct contact with an infected person

4. D.

   Through airborne droplets

Q3 · Community Health Nursing · Epidemiology – Epidemiological Approaches and Processes

1. A.

   A telephone interview to assess chronic diseases

2. B.

   A visual observation of a community while driving through

3. C.

   A mailed questionnaire about healthcare needs

4. D.

   A statistical report from health records

Q4 · Community Health Nursing · Nutrition Assessment and Nutrition Education

1. A.

   National Goitre Control Programme

2. B.

   National Vitamin A Prophylaxis Programme

3. C.

   National Diarrhoea Control Programme

4. D.

   National Nutritional Anaemia Control Programme

Q5 · Pathology & Genetics · Miscellaneous

1. A.

   Haematology analyser

2. B.

   Glucometer

3. C.

   Stethoscope

4. D.

   Sphygmomanometer

Q6 · Community Health Nursing · Concepts of Community Health and Community Health Nursing

1. A.

   Quality indicators

2. B.

   Outcome indicators

3. C.

   Efficiency indicators

4. D.

   Access indicators

Q7 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Normal Labor

1. A.

   The shortening of the uterus

2. B.

   The thinning of the cervix

3. C.

   The opening of the cervix

4. D.

   The descent of the baby's head

Q8 · Mental Health Nursing · Behavioural & Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

1. A.

   Preferring solitary activities

2. B.

   Fidgeting, squirming, or restlessness

3. C.

   Difficulty with memory recall

4. D.

   Excessive daydreaming

Q9 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms

1. A.

   Staphylococcus aureus

2. B.

   Candida albicans

3. C.

   Sarcoptes scabiei

4. D.

   Pediculus humanus capitis

Q10 · Nursing Foundations · Communication & Nurse-Patient Relationship

1. A.

   Recommendation

2. B.

   Reorganisation

3. C.

   Representation

4. D.

   Regulation

Q11 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Carbohydrates

1. A.

   4 kilocalories per gram

2. B.

   2 kilocalories per gram

3. C.

   7 kilocalories per gram

4. D.

   9 kilocalories per gram

Q12 · General Knowledge · Economy and Business Current Affairs

1. A.

   Foreign Investment

2. B.

   Deficit Accounting

3. C.

   Mutual Fund

4. D.

   Corporate Fund

Q13 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Musculoskeletal Function

1. A.

   Rest, Immobilise, Compress, Elevate

2. B.

   Reduce, Ice, Compress, Elevate

3. C.

   Reduce, Immobilise, Compress, Exercise

4. D.

   Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate

Q14 · Forensic Nursing & Indian laws · Dummy

1. A.

   Nurses as solely caregivers, not decision-makers

2. B.

   Healthcare based on economic efficiency

3. C.

   Hierarchical decision-making in healthcare

4. D.

   Patient autonomy and informed consent

Q15 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Normal Labor

1. A.

   The foetal head descends through the birth canal.

2. B.

   The foetal head rotates internally to align with the pelvic outlet.

3. C.

   The foetal head rotates externally after delivery of the head.

4. D.

   The foetal chin tucks closer to the chest, reducing the presenting diameter.

Q16 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Antenatal Care, Preconceptional Counseling and Care

1. A.

   To determine what foetal part is presenting in the pelvis

2. B.

   To determine whether the foetus is engaged

3. C.

   To determine what foetal part occupies the fundus of the uterus

4. D.

   To determine the location of the foetal back

Q17 · Mental Health Nursing · Neurotic, stress related and somatisation disorders

1. A.

   traumatic or stressful experiences

2. B.

   cognitive decline in old age

3. C.

   biological brain abnormalities

4. D.

   normal forgetfulness

Q18 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Hand Hygiene

1. A.

   Susceptible host

2. B.

   Reservoir

3. C.

   Mode of transmission

4. D.

   Portal of entry

Q19 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Antenatal Assessment of Fetal Well-Being

1. A.

   To assess maternal blood pressure and contraction frequency

2. B.

   To assess fetal heart rate and respiratory pattern

3. C.

   To determine fetal sex, RH status and blood group

4. D.

   To assess fetal position, presentation and engagement

Q20 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Prolonged Labor, Obstructed Labor, Dystocia Caused by Fetal Anomalies

1. A.

   Premature placental separation

2. B.

   Rapid cervical dilation

3. C.

   Uterine overstimulation

4. D.

   Failure of fetal descent despite contractions

Q21 · Applied Physiology · Blood

1. A.

   T-cell activation

2. B.

   Antibody production

3. C.

   Filtration of damaged RBCs

4. D.

   Antigen presentation

Q22 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Other Acute Problems

1. A.

   Mumps

2. B.

   Rabies

3. C.

   Measles

4. D.

   Rubella

Q23 · Community Health Nursing · Epidemiology – Epidemiological Approaches and Processes

1. A.

   The number of deaths due to a specific disease in a population.

2. B.

   The rate at which new cases of a disease occur in a population.

3. C.

   The proportion of a population that has a disease in a population.

4. D.

   The total number of cases of a disease at one point in time.

Q24 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management

1. A.

   Surgical count and specimen labeling

2. B.

   Patient identity, surgical site and anaesthesia safety check

3. C.

   Postoperative instructions and discharge planning

4. D.

   Procedure completion and team debriefing

Q25 · Community Health Nursing · Epidemiology – Epidemiological Approaches and Processes

1. A.

   Genetic or chromosomal disorders

2. B.

   Mental health conditions

3. C.

   Chronic non-communicable diseases

4. D.

   Infectious diseases

Q26 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Hemorrhage in Early Pregnancy

1. A.

   Vaginal bleeding

2. B.

   Uterine cramping

3. C.

   Open cervix

4. D.

   Viable pregnancy

Q27 · Pathology & Genetics · Genetics

1. A.

   Sturge-Weber syndrome

2. B.

   Von Hippel-Lindau disease

3. C.

   Tuberous Sclerosis Complex

4. D.

   Neurofibromatosis type 1

Q28 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous

1. A.

   Foundational structures

2. B.

   Tracking and reporting

3. C.

   Liberal use of antibiotics to all patients

4. D.

   Commitment, action and education

Q29 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous

1. A.

   Low PaCO2, low pH

2. B.

   High PaCO2, high pH

3. C.

   High PaCO2, low pH

4. D.

   Low PaCO2, high pH

Q30 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Metabolic and Endocrine Function

1. A.

   Sheehan's syndrome

2. B.

   Frohlich's syndrome

3. C.

   Simmonds' disease

4. D.

   Cushing's disease

Q31 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms

1. A.

   Plants and insects

2. B.

   Blood and body fluids

3. C.

   Soil and animal faeces

4. D.

   Air and water

Q32 · Applied Physiology · Renal system

1. A.

   Dilate blood vessels

2. B.

   Decrease aldosterone secretion

3. C.

   Constrict blood vessels

4. D.

   Increase urine production

Q33 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Metabolic and Endocrine Function

1. A.

   Hyperreflexia

2. B.

   Bleeding

3. C.

   Visible goitre

4. D.

   Hypertension

Q34 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Nutritional Assessment and Nutrition Education

1. A.

   To estimate body fat percentage

2. B.

   To estimate body protein percentage

3. C.

   To estimate body calcium percentage

4. D.

   To estimate body mineral percentage

Q35 · Nursing Foundations · Administration of medications

1. A.

   anterior thigh

2. B.

   dorsogluteal area

3. C.

   anterior abdomen

4. D.

   upper arm

Q36 · Nursing Foundations · Vital Signs

1. A.

   2-3 mmHg per second

2. B.

   15-18 mmHg per second

3. C.

   20-25 mmHg per second

4. D.

   10-12 mmHg per second

Q37 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Distribution

1. A.

   It may cause hyponatremia and cerebral oedema.

2. B.

   It triggers insulin resistance.

3. C.

   It increases blood glucose unpredictably.

4. D.

   It dilutes plasma electrolytes.

Q38 · Applied Psychology · Cognitive Process

1. A.

   Delusion

2. B.

   Illusion

3. C.

   Hallucination

4. D.

   Delirium

Q39 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Oncology: Nursing Management in Cancer Care

1. A.

   Peritoneal dissemination

2. B.

   Direct extension to the contralateral breast

3. C.

   Lymphatic spread to the axillary lymph nodes

4. D.

   Hematogenous spread to the liver

Q40 · Nursing Foundations · Nursing Theories

1. A.

   Pender

2. B.

   Prochaska

3. C.

   Petritcia

4. D.

   Peplau

Q41 · Applied Physiology · General Physiology

1. A.

   Increased urine output

2. B.

   Increased respiratory rate

3. C.

   Decreased respiratory rate

4. D.

   Decreased urine output

Q42 · Mental Health Nursing · Therapeutic Communication and Nurse- Patient Relationship

1. A.

   Pre-interaction phase

2. B.

   Working phase

3. C.

   Orientation phase

4. D.

   Termination phase

Q43 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Hospital-Acquired Infections

1. A.

   community-acquired infection

2. B.

   opportunistic infection

3. C.

   physician-induced infection

4. D.

   hospital-acquired infection

Q44 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Nutritional Assessment and Nutrition Education

1. A.

   Height-for-age

2. B.

   Skinfold thickness

3. C.

   Mid-upper arm circumference

4. D.

   Serum ferritin levels

Q45 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Otolaryngology

1. A.

   Early intervention and family involvement

2. B.

   Multidisciplinary team and a holistic approach

3. C.

   Addressing child physical issues only

4. D.

   Focus on prevention and research

Q46 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Miscellaneous

1. A.

   75%

2. B.

   100%

3. C.

   50%

4. D.

   25%

Q47 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Review of Specimen Collection

1. A.

   Virulence Transport Medium

2. B.

   Vaccine Transport Medium

3. C.

   Vial Transport Medium

4. D.

   Viral Transport Medium

Q48 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Operative Obstetrics

1. A.

   hysterotomy

2. B.

   symphysiotomy

3. C.

   fasciotomy

4. D.

   episiotomy

Q49 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management of Nursing Educational Institute

1. A.

   Joint Council Innovative

2. B.

   Joint Centre International

3. C.

   Joint Central Innovative

4. D.

   Joint Commission International

Q50 · Mental Health Nursing · Treatment modalities and therapies used in mental disorders

1. A.

   Cognitive restructuring

2. B.

   Role-playing

3. C.

   Confrontation

4. D.

   Guided imagery

Q51 · Community Health Nursing · Assisting individuals and families to promote and maintain their health

1. A.

   Providing financial assistance for establishing the Iodine Deficiency Disorders Control Cells

2. B.

   Conducting surveys to assess the prevalence of Iodine Deficiency Disorders

3. C.

   Conducting health education and publicity campaigns

4. D.

   Promoting the use of non-iodised salt for better taste

Q52 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Sensorineural Function

1. A.

   Apply antibiotic ointments

2. B.

   Rub the eye vigorously

3. C.

   Irrigate with saline or water

4. D.

   Use tweezers for removal

Q53 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Hemorrhage in Early Pregnancy

1. A.

   Cervical inversion

2. B.

   Cervical mole

3. C.

   Cervical eversion

4. D.

   Cervical cerclage

Q54 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Lipids

1. A.

   Oleic acid

2. B.

   Stearic acid

3. C.

   Palmitic acid

4. D.

   Linoleic acid

Q55 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function

1. A.

   Intravenous fluids only

2. B.

   Broad spectrum-antibiotics

3. C.

   Oral Rehydration Solution

4. D.

   Antidiarrheal medications like loperamide

Q56 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management

1. A.

   Encourage deep breathing and controlled coughing exercises

2. B.

   Follow guidelines for proper wound dressing technique

3. C.

   Monitor for volume deficit and correct by fluid replacement as prescribed

4. D.

   Take measures to remove accumulated drainage secretions

Q57 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Integumentary Function

1. A.

   Tuberous Sclerosis Complex

2. B.

   Sturge-Weber Syndrome

3. C.

   Neurofibromatosis Type 1

4. D.

   Von Hippel-Lindau Disease

Q58 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function

1. A.

   Elevated glucose, normal protein, and predominantly lymphocytes

2. B.

   Decreased glucose, elevated protein, and predominantly polymorphonuclear leukocytes

3. C.

   Normal glucose, elevated protein, and predominantly lymphocytes

4. D.

   Elevated glucose, normal protein, and predominantly polymorphonuclear leukocytes

Q59 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Vitamins

1. A.

   Vitamin C

2. B.

   Vitamin A

3. C.

   Vitamin K

4. D.

   Vitamin E

Q60 · Nursing Foundations · Nursing Theories

1. A.

   Theory of Illness, Theory of Treatment, Theory of Recovery and Rehabilitation

2. B.

   Theory of Self-Care, Theory of Nursing, Theory of Health

3. C.

   Theory of Self-Care, Theory of Self-Care Deficit, Theory of Nursing Systems

4. D.

   Theory of Patient and Family, Theory of Nurse, Theory of Intervention

Q61 · Nursing Foundations · Patient Education

1. A.

   Discouraging patient participation in their care

2. B.

   Focusing solely on medication instructions and adherence

3. C.

   Providing complex medical information without simplification

4. D.

   Empowering patients to manage their health

Q62 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function

1. A.

   fever

2. B.

   hypothyroidism

3. C.

   beta-blocker drugs

4. D.

   athlete's heart

Q63 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Insulin, Glucose Homeostasis & Diabetes Mellitus

1. A.

   Carbohydrates

2. B.

   Fibre

3. C.

   Proteins

4. D.

   Fats

Q64 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Normal Puerperium

1. A.

   Increase in blood volume

2. B.

   Uterine involution

3. C.

   Decrease in heart rate

4. D.

   Increase in appetite

Q65 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Therapeutic Diet

1. A.

   Pressure cooking

2. B.

   Steaming

3. C.

   Deep frying

4. D.

   Boiling

Q66 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous

1. A.

   Nap test

2. B.

   Actigraphy

3. C.

   Home sleep apnea testing

4. D.

   Polysomnography

Q67 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management Basics Applied to Nursing

1. A.

   Frederick W Taylor

2. B.

   Henry Fayol

3. C.

   Elton Mayo

4. D.

   Peter Drucker

Q68 · Applied Physiology · Endocrine system

1. A.

   Produces glucagon, which raises blood sugar levels

2. B.

   Produces digestive enzymes like amylase, protease and lipase

3. C.

   Produces insulin, which lowers blood sugar levels

4. D.

   It regulates blood sugar levels through a feedback mechanism

Q69 · Mental Health Nursing · Mood disorders

1. A.

   Seasonal affective disorder

2. B.

   Dysthymia disorder

3. C.

   Bipolar disorder

4. D.

   Persistent depressive disorder

Q70 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Musculoskeletal Function

1. A.

   Increased bone density

2. B.

   Normal bone density

3. C.

   Osteoporosis

4. D.

   Osteopenia

Q71 · Community Health Nursing · Communication management and Health Education

1. A.

   Develop personal skills

2. B.

   Build healthy public policy

3. C.

   Strengthen community action for health

4. D.

   Millennium development goals

Q72 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Distribution

1. A.

   Sodium

2. B.

   Magnesium

3. C.

   Potassium

4. D.

   Calcium

Q73 · Nursing Foundations · Health Assessment

1. A.

   Checking ABCs (Airway, Breathing, Circulation)

2. B.

   Documenting allergies

3. C.

   Taking family history

4. D.

   Administering medication

Q74 · Applied Physiology · Nervous System

1. A.

   Broca Area

2. B.

   Hypothalamic Area

3. C.

   Hippocampus

4. D.

   Cerebellum Area

Q75 · Pathology & Genetics · Genetics

1. A.

   Retinal astrocytic hamartoma

2. B.

   Ectropion and entropion

3. C.

   Glaucoma and Schaffer's sign

4. D.

   Cataracts, strabismus and amblyopia

Q76 · Pharmacology · Hormones & Related Drugs

1. A.

   Minimise tooth staining

2. B.

   Reduce bad taste

3. C.

   Enhance drug absorption

4. D.

   Prevent oral candidiasis

Q77 · Pharmacology · Drug Affecting Blood & Blood Formation

1. A.

   To control or prevent life-threatening arrhythmias

2. B.

   To control or prevent excessive or heavy bleeding

3. C.

   To control or prevent infection caused by MRSA organisms

4. D.

   To control or prevent infection caused by VRSA organisms

Q78 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Vitamins

1. A.

   Vitamin D

2. B.

   Vitamin E

3. C.

   Vitamin A

4. D.

   Vitamin C

Q79 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management Process

1. A.

   Evaluating the administrative practices of the nursing department of a hospital

2. B.

   Reviewing the financial records of the nursing department at the end of the financial year

3. C.

   Evaluating ongoing nursing care while the patient is still receiving treatment

4. D.

   Assessing care provided after a patient has been discharged from the hospital

Q80 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous

1. A.

   Jaundice

2. B.

   Cyanosis

3. C.

   Petechial rash

4. D.

   Rose spots

Q81 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Normal Labor

1. A.

   Fetal cry

2. B.

   Maternal shivering

3. C.

   Decreased bleeding

4. D.

   Uterine fundus rising and cord lengthening

Q82 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Orthopedic disorders

1. A.

   Bryant's traction

2. B.

   Tulloch traction

3. C.

   Hamilton traction

4. D.

   Russell's traction

Q83 · Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) · Patient Safety & Clinical Risk

1. A.

   Limits data access

2. B.

   Reduces medication errors via e-records

3. C.

   Slow documentation reduces error

4. D.

   Eliminates nurse training needs

Q84 · Forensic Nursing & Indian laws · Dummy

1. A.

   Nursing practice act

2. B.

   Physician directives

3. C.

   Insurance guidelines

4. D.

   Hospital policies

Q85 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Development

1. A.

   Taking a health history

2. B.

   Physical examination

3. C.

   Laboratory tests

4. D.

   Vaccination

Q86 · Nursing Foundations · Documentation & Reporting

1. A.

   Ignore minor inaccuracies

2. B.

   Replace the entire page

3. C.

   Draw a line through it, initial, and write 'error'

4. D.

   Erase the mistake

Q87 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Other Acute Problems

1. A.

   Do not disturb the limb and leave as it is

2. B.

   Apply a tourniquet

3. C.

   Pack the wound with ice for 1-2 hours

4. D.

   Use direct pressure at point of bleed

Q88 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Genetic Disorders

1. A.

   6-12 months

2. B.

   At birth

3. C.

   After 2 years of age

4. D.

   2-3 months

Q89 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Anatomy of the Female Pelvic Organs

1. A.

   Engagement

2. B.

   Lightening

3. C.

   Quickening

4. D.

   Ballottement

Q90 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management of Nursing Service in the Hospital & Community

1. A.

   1 nurse for every 2 patients

2. B.

   1 nurse for every 6 patients

3. C.

   1 nurse for every 4 patients

4. D.

   1 nurse for every 10 patients

Q91 · Applied Psychology · Cognitive Process

1. A.

   71-100

2. B.

   20-40

3. C.

   35-49

4. D.

   50-70

Q92 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Nursing as a Profession

1. A.

   Promoting health

2. B.

   Facilitating coping with disability and death

3. C.

   Restoring health

4. D.

   Preventing illness

Q93 · Nursing Foundations · Elimination needs

1. A.

   45 cm

2. B.

   20 cm

3. C.

   15 cm

4. D.

   90 cm

Q94 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Nutritional Deficiency Disorder

1. A.

   Marasmus

2. B.

   Kwashiorkor

3. C.

   Scurvy

4. D.

   Rickets

Q95 · Community Health Nursing · Demography, Surveillance and Interpretation of Data

1. A.

   Infant vaccination coverage

2. B.

   Infant death per day

3. C.

   Infant death per 1000 live births

4. D.

   Infant death per 100 live births

Q96 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Normal Labor

1. A.

   The foetal head extends backwards.

2. B.

   The foetal head rotates to align with the pelvic inlet.

3. C.

   The foetal head bends forward, decreasing the presenting diameter.

4. D.

   The foetal head is pushed upwards against the pubic bone.

Q97 · Pharmacology · Drugs Acting on Central Nervous System

1. A.

   Elevated blood pressure

2. B.

   Drowsiness and sedation

3. C.

   Enhanced memory

4. D.

   Increased energy levels

Q98 · Mental Health Nursing · Therapeutic Communication and Nurse- Patient Relationship

1. A.

   The environmental factors affecting health

2. B.

   The administrative structure of healthcare organisations

3. C.

   The therapeutic nurse-patient relationship

4. D.

   The patient's physical needs and medical diagnosis

Q99 · Applied Anatomy · Digestive System

1. A.

   Incisors

2. B.

   Premolars

3. C.

   Canines

4. D.

   Molars

Q100 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Distribution

1. A.

   To increase potassium uptake by the cells

2. B.

   To facilitate potassium excretion by the kidneys

3. C.

   To directly lower the serum potassium concentration

4. D.

   To stabilise the cardiac membrane