Central Institute of Psychiatry papers

CIP Ranchi, 9 July 2022 question paper

Central Institute of Psychiatry · 2022 · 60 questions · 60 minutes · 0.25 mark deducted per wrong answer

  • Medical & Surgical Nursing 25
  • Pharmacology 8
  • Mental Health Nursing 7
  • Obstetrics & Gynaecology 5
  • Applied Microbiology & Infection control 3
  • Applied Physiology 3
  • Nursing Foundations 3
  • Community Health Nursing 2
  • Applied Anatomy 2
  • Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) 1
  • General Knowledge 1

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  1. Q1 · Community Health Nursing · Concepts of Community Health and Community Health Nursing

    HDI stands for?

    1. A.

      Health Department of India

    2. B.

      Human Development Index

    3. C.

      Human Development Institute

    4. D.

      Health Development Institute

    Answer and explanation
  2. Q2 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Metabolic and Endocrine Function

    A patient with depressed consciousness has lab report: blood sugar 586 mg/dl, urine ketone +++ . Which IV fluid is preferable?

    1. A.

      NS

    2. B.

      DNS with insulin

    3. C.

      RL with insulin

    4. D.

      None of the above

    Answer and explanation
  3. Q3 · Mental Health Nursing · Mood disorders

    Which mental illness is linked to Hypothyroidism?

    1. A.

      Depression

    2. B.

      Delirium

    3. C.

      Mania

    4. D.

      Cognitive Dysfunction

    Answer and explanation
  4. Q4 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Metabolic and Endocrine Function

    Hyponatremia with Hypervolemia would be seen in?

    1. A.

      Congestive Heart Failure

    2. B.

      Nephrotic Syndrome

    3. C.

      Liver cirrhosis

    4. D.

      All of the above

    Answer and explanation
  5. Q5 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function

    Which is the confirmative test of TB?

    1. A.

      Sputum culture

    2. B.

      Chest X ray

    3. C.

      Mantoux Test

    4. D.

      PFT

    Answer and explanation
  6. Q6 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Endocrinology in Relation to Reproduction

    Before the placenta functions the corpus luteum is the primary source of synthesis of which of the following hormones?

    1. A.

      T4 and TSH

    2. B.

      Estrogen and progesterone

    3. C.

      Cortisol and thyroxine

    4. D.

      LH and FSH

    Answer and explanation
  7. Q7 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous

    Class 2 antipsychotic drugs act as?

    1. A.

      Serotonin Inhibitor

    2. B.

      Dopamine Antagonist

    3. C.

      Epinephrine Antagonist

    4. D.

      Acetylcholine Antagonist

    Answer and explanation
  8. Q8 · Community Health Nursing · Arthropod-borne infections

    The drug of choice for treatment of 'Filariasis' is?

    1. A.

      Tetracycline

    2. B.

      Amphetamine

    3. C.

      Dapsone

    4. D.

      Diethyl carbamazepine citrate

    Answer and explanation
  9. Q9 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Review of Specimen Collection

    Which is a most reliable method for collection of urine?

    1. A.

      Mid-stream urine

    2. B.

      Collect at any time

    3. C.

      Beginning of first urine in the morning

    4. D.

      All of above

    Answer and explanation
  10. Q10 · Applied Physiology · Digestive system

    Digestion of food in human starts from?

    1. A.

      Duodenum

    2. B.

      Small intestine

    3. C.

      Mouth

    4. D.

      Large intestine

    Answer and explanation
  11. Q11 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Metabolic and Endocrine Function

    Which Antigen is involved in hepatitis B transmission?

    1. A.

      Surface antigen

    2. B.

      Core antigen

    3. C.

      Anti hep-B antigen

    4. D.

      HbsAg

    Answer and explanation
  12. Q12 · Applied Anatomy · Musculoskeletal System

    A sprain may be defined as?

    1. A.

      Injury to bone

    2. B.

      Injury to ligament structures surrounding a joint

    3. C.

      Excessive stretching of muscle, its fascial sheath or tendon

    4. D.

      Injury to joints

    Answer and explanation
  13. Q13 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Development

    Which of the following factors affect the development of children?

    1. A.

      Endocrinal glands

    2. B.

      Nutritious diet

    3. C.

      Disease and injuries

    4. D.

      All of the above

    Answer and explanation
  14. Q14 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous

    In ribs fracture, which type of respiration pattern is seen in a patient during respiration?

    1. A.

      Pain during inspiration

    2. B.

      Deep & rapid respiration

    3. C.

      Paradoxical respiration

    4. D.

      Pain while expiration

    Answer and explanation
  15. Q15 · Nursing Foundations · Administration of medications

    Identify the correct way to mix NPH insulin with regular insulin?

    1. A.

      Mix regular and NPH insulin

    2. B.

      Take NPH first

    3. C.

      Take regular insulin first

    4. D.

      All of the above

    Answer and explanation
  16. Q16 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms

    Cerebral malaria is caused by?

    1. A.

      Plasmodium vivax

    2. B.

      Plasmodium falciparum

    3. C.

      Plasmodium malariae

    4. D.

      Plasmodium ovale

    Answer and explanation
  17. Q17 · Mental Health Nursing · Psychiatric Emergencies

    How to restrain a violent psychiatric patient?

    1. A.

      Restrain only hand

    2. B.

      Restrain both legs with opposite side of bed

    3. C.

      Restrain both legs

    4. D.

      Restrain both hands & legs

    Answer and explanation
  18. Q18 · Nursing Foundations · Infection control & BMW management

    The technique which is used to prevent cross infection is known as?

    1. A.

      Nursing care

    2. B.

      Actual nursing

    3. C.

      Preventive nursing

    4. D.

      Barrier nursing

    Answer and explanation
  19. Q19 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Immunologic Function

    Foods which need to be avoided with a latex allergy?

    1. A.

      Egg

    2. B.

      Banana

    3. C.

      Milk

    4. D.

      Yoghurt

    Answer and explanation
  20. Q20 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Complications of the Third Stage of Labor

    Causes of APH, except?

    1. A.

      Abruption placenta

    2. B.

      Placenta previa

    3. C.

      PPH

    4. D.

      Option both A and B

    Answer and explanation
  21. Q21 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Integumentary Function

    In a burn patient, the best nursing intervention in the first 24 hours is?

    1. A.

      Antibiotic therapy

    2. B.

      Pain management

    3. C.

      Fluid resuscitation

    4. D.

      Monitor urine output

    Answer and explanation
  22. Q22 · Mental Health Nursing · Neurotic, stress related and somatisation disorders

    A patient is having anxiety, headache due to stress, or feeling physically weak after trauma and sometimes diarrhoea and constipation due to overthinking. On the basis of signs & symptoms, the diagnosis would be?

    1. A.

      Irritable bowel syndrome

    2. B.

      Somatisation disorder

    3. C.

      Conversion disorder

    4. D.

      Factitious disorder

    Answer and explanation
  23. Q23 · Applied Physiology · Endocrine system

    All of the following are hormones of the anterior pituitary gland, except?

    1. A.

      TSH

    2. B.

      GH

    3. C.

      ADH

    4. D.

      Prolactin

    Answer and explanation
  24. Q24 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Shock and Multisystem Failure

    Complication of Toxic shock syndrome?

    1. A.

      Pulmonary embolism

    2. B.

      Liver failure

    3. C.

      Renal failure

    4. D.

      All of the above

    Answer and explanation
  25. Q25 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Integumentary Function

    Which layer of the skin is involved in cellulitis?

    1. A.

      Hypodermis and Dermis

    2. B.

      Epidermis and Dermis

    3. C.

      Dermis

    4. D.

      Affected epidermis and dermis due to staphylococcus

    Answer and explanation
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  27. Q26 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function

    A Patient's BP is 80/65 mm of hg and heart rate is not recordable. The patient may go into shock. What would be the first nursing intervention?

    1. A.

      Digoxin

    2. B.

      Massage

    3. C.

      Subcutaneous pacing

    4. D.

      Defibrillation

    Answer and explanation
  28. Q27 · Applied Physiology · Sensory organs

    Which type of lens is used to correct Myopia?

    1. A.

      Concave Lens

    2. B.

      Convex Lens

    3. C.

      Bifocal Lens

    4. D.

      Cylindrical Lens

    Answer and explanation
  29. Q28 · Mental Health Nursing · Schizophrenia

    A person is unable to enjoy pleasurable events in life is termed as?

    1. A.

      Anhedonia

    2. B.

      Ataxia

    3. C.

      Alexithymia

    4. D.

      Aphonia

    Answer and explanation
  30. Q29 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Sensorineural Function

    Early Sign of Cataract include?

    1. A.

      Float Formation

    2. B.

      Halos Formation

    3. C.

      Blurred Vision

    4. D.

      Pain

    Answer and explanation
  31. Q30 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Distribution

    A newly admitted client has sickle cell crisis and is complaining of pain in his feet and hands. The nurse's assessment findings include a pulse oximetry of 92. Assuming that all the following interventions are ordered, which should be done first?

    1. A.

      Adjust the room temperature

    2. B.

      Give a bolus of IV fluid

    3. C.

      Administer meperidine

    4. D.

      Start oxygen

    Answer and explanation
  32. Q31 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Sensorineural Function

    A patient comes to the emergency ward with a snake bite. What would be the first nursing priority intervention by the nursing officer?

    1. A.

      Keep the patient's extremities below the heart level

    2. B.

      Take patient to the safer side

    3. C.

      Remove jewellery and clothes

    4. D.

      Immobilize affected extremity

    Answer and explanation
  33. Q32 · Mental Health Nursing · Miscellaneous

    In a patient, repeated senseless thoughts are coming and the person has a feeling that someone else is putting these thoughts in his mind, is?

    1. A.

      Obsession

    2. B.

      Thought insertion

    3. C.

      Hallucination

    4. D.

      Delusion

    Answer and explanation
  34. Q33 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function

    A client diagnosed with valvular heart disease is at risk for developing heart failure. What should the nurse assess as the priority when monitoring for heart failure?

    1. A.

      Heart rate

    2. B.

      Blood pressure

    3. C.

      Breath sounds

    4. D.

      Activity tolerance

    Answer and explanation
  35. Q34 · Pharmacology · General Pharmacology

    Route of administration for promethazine (Phenergan) Drug?

    1. A.

      Oral

    2. B.

      IM

    3. C.

      IV

    4. D.

      All of the above

    Answer and explanation
  36. Q35 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Pain Management

    As a nurse, what will you advise to a patient who is having postural hypotension?

    1. A.

      Change the position slowly while lying to standing up

    2. B.

      Change the position instantly

    3. C.

      Do strenuous activity

    4. D.

      Don't stand up

    Answer and explanation
  37. Q36 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Diagnosis of Pregnancy

    A pregnant woman had her last LMP on 9 February 2018. Calculate the EDD by using Naegele's formula?

    1. A.

      16 October 2018

    2. B.

      16 November 2018

    3. C.

      7 November 2018

    4. D.

      7 February 2018

    Answer and explanation
  38. Q37 · Pharmacology · Drug Affecting Blood & Blood Formation

    A patient is being discharged for home and needs to self-administer heparin. What action by the patient requires re-educating him about self-administration of heparin?

    1. A.

      The patient injects the needle into the fatty tissue of the abdomen

    2. B.

      The patient injects the needle 1 inch away from the umbilicus

    3. C.

      The patient rotated the injection site from the previous dose of heparin

    4. D.

      The patient does not massage the injection site after administering the medication

    Answer and explanation
  39. Q38 · Nursing Foundations · Promoting safety in health care environment

    The Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrust) is used for a patient who has?

    1. A.

      A bloody nose

    2. B.

      A blocked airway

    3. C.

      Fallen out of bed

    4. D.

      Impaired eyesight

    Answer and explanation
  40. Q39 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function

    While catheterizing a male patient, the nurse observes blood around the meatus, what action would be taken by the nurse?

    1. A.

      Insert the catheter

    2. B.

      Clean the blood and insert the catheter

    3. C.

      Inform to the doctor

    4. D.

      Lubricate with anaesthetics jelly

    Answer and explanation
  41. Q40 · Mental Health Nursing · Substance Use Disorders

    A patient is having multiple scratches at his veins. The patient may be habitual to which drug?

    1. A.

      LSD

    2. B.

      Phencyclidine

    3. C.

      Cocaine

    4. D.

      Opiates

    Answer and explanation
  42. Q41 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous

    A client is hospitalized for ingesting an overdose of acetaminophen. The nurse prepares to administer which specific antidote for this medication overdose?

    1. A.

      Phytonadione

    2. B.

      Flumazenil

    3. C.

      N-acetylcysteine

    4. D.

      Naloxone hydrochloride

    Answer and explanation
  43. Q42 · Pharmacology · Drug Affecting Blood & Blood Formation

    A patient is taking carbamazepine, which of the following lab finding is suggestive of a side effect of carbamazepine?

    1. A.

      Sodium level 140 mEq/L

    2. B.

      BUN 10 mg/dl

    3. C.

      WBC count 3000 cu mm

    4. D.

      Creatinine level 3.5 mg/dl

    Answer and explanation
  44. Q43 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Pain Management

    Most common clinical features seen in trigeminal neuralgia?

    1. A.

      Facial pain

    2. B.

      Diarrhoea

    3. C.

      Constipation

    4. D.

      Diaphoresis

    Answer and explanation
  45. Q44 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Metabolic and Endocrine Function

    Which of the following infection is transmitted through Blood Transfusion?

    1. A.

      Viral Hepatitis C & Hepatitis B

    2. B.

      Malaria

    3. C.

      Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection

    4. D.

      All of the above

    Answer and explanation
  46. Q45 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Distribution

    ABG report of a Patient is: PCO2 - 31 mEq/L, HCO3 - 21, pH - 7.43. What would be the possible acid base imbalance?

    1. A.

      Compensated respiratory acidosis

    2. B.

      Compensated respiratory alkalosis

    3. C.

      Uncompensated respiratory alkalosis

    4. D.

      Uncompensated respiratory acidosis

    Answer and explanation
  47. Q46 · Applied Anatomy · Nervous System

    What is the outermost layer of meninges of the brain?

    1. A.

      Dura mater

    2. B.

      Pia mater

    3. C.

      Arachnoid mater

    4. D.

      Bia mater

    Answer and explanation
  48. Q47 · Mental Health Nursing · Neurotic, stress related and somatisation disorders

    Which is the Somatoform disorder?

    1. A.

      Hypochondriasis

    2. B.

      Conversion disorder

    3. C.

      Pain disorder

    4. D.

      All of above

    Answer and explanation
  49. Q48 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy

    A client with pregnancy induced hypertension admitted for C-section. Before the surgery, the nurse should keep the client in?

    1. A.

      On her right side

    2. B.

      Supine with a small pillow

    3. C.

      On her left side

    4. D.

      In semi fowler's position

    Answer and explanation
  50. Q49 · Pharmacology · Antimicrobial Drugs

    Which test should be done before starting the Isoniazid therapy to a patient?

    1. A.

      LFT

    2. B.

      Serum creatinine

    3. C.

      Serum Electrolyte

    4. D.

      None of these

    Answer and explanation
  51. Q50 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Integumentary Function

    Fluid of choice for treatment of Hypovolemic shock in a Burnt Patient is?

    1. A.

      Normal Saline

    2. B.

      Ringer lactate

    3. C.

      DNS

    4. D.

      GNS

    Answer and explanation
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  53. Q51 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Hospital-Acquired Infections

    What is the term for an infection that a patient acquires during their stay in a hospital?

    1. A.

      Primary infection

    2. B.

      Nosocomial infection

    3. C.

      Secondary infection

    4. D.

      Focal infection

    Answer and explanation
  54. Q52 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function

    What is the most important step to abort the sickle cell crisis?

    1. A.

      Hourly BP monitoring

    2. B.

      Oxygen saturation monitoring

    3. C.

      Hourly offering water to drink

    4. D.

      Cooling by fan

    Answer and explanation
  55. Q53 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Antepartum Hemorrhage

    Principle clinical feature of Abruptio placenta?

    1. A.

      Rigid abdomen

    2. B.

      Painless vaginal bleeding

    3. C.

      Lengthening of umbilical cord

    4. D.

      Painful vaginal bleeding

    Answer and explanation
  56. Q54 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Metabolic and Endocrine Function

    Assessment of hypothyroidism diagnosis would be done by?

    1. A.

      Neck Inspection

    2. B.

      Thyroid auscultation

    3. C.

      Seen facial feature

    4. D.

      Performed Thyroid Gland Assessment

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

    Which of the following is a differentiating test between mucus and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from a nasal discharge?

    1. A.

      Specific gravit

    2. B.

      Protein

    3. C.

      Microorganism

    4. D.

      Glucose

    Answer and explanation
  58. Q56 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Pain Management

    Pernicious anaemia is caused by the deficiency of?

    1. A.

      Vita. B1

    2. B.

      Vita. B12

    3. C.

      Vita. B6

    4. D.

      Vita. B1

    Answer and explanation
  59. Q57 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function

    A patient of hemorrhagic shock requires Blood transfusion. His blood group is B+ve. Blood bank informed that B+ blood is not available. Which blood can be used?

    1. A.

      A+

    2. B.

      AB-

    3. C.

      AB+

    4. D.

      O+

    Answer and explanation
  60. Q58 · Pharmacology · Drug Affecting Blood & Blood Formation

    Which of the following is the most common adverse effect of Alteplase?

    1. A.

      Headache

    2. B.

      Weight loss

    3. C.

      Epistaxis

    4. D.

      Hypoglycaemia

    Answer and explanation
  61. Q59 · General Knowledge · Basic Physics

    Which of the following option is the correct formula to convert °C to °F?

    1. A.

      C=(F-32)5/9

    2. B.

      C=(F+32)5/9

    3. C.

      F=C9/5+32

    4. D.

      C=(F-32)9/5

    Answer and explanation
  62. Q60 · Pharmacology · Gastrointestinal Drugs

    A patient is complaining of nausea & vomiting and the nurse gave inj. Ondansetron 4 mg. Which would be the possible early side effect of ondansetron?

    1. A.

      Confusion

    2. B.

      Dizziness

    3. C.

      Tachycardia

    4. D.

      Blurred vision

    Answer and explanation