Punjab CHO 2021 question paper

CHO (Community Health Officer) · 2021 · 50 questions · 150 minutes · 0.3333 mark deducted per wrong answer

Community Health Nursing 14
Pharmacology 10
Obstetrics & Gynaecology 7
Applied Nutrition & Dietetics 6
Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) 4
Mental Health Nursing 3
Nursing Foundations 2
Medical & Surgical Nursing 2
Pathology & Genetics 1
Applied Psychology 1

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Q1 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
What is the antidote for Benzodiazepine?
1. A.
  Calcium Gluconate
2. B.
  Flumazenil
3. C.
  Vit. K
4. D.
  Protamine Sulphate
Answer and explanation
Q2 · Community Health Nursing · National Health Programs
When was the National Programme for Control of Blindness launched?
1. A.
  1963
2. B.
  1972
3. C.
  1982
4. D.
  1976
Answer and explanation
Q3 · Nursing Foundations · Infection control & BMW management
In which bin are glass items and non-cytotoxic drugs disposed?
1. A.
  Red Bins
2. B.
  Yellow Bins
3. C.
  Blue Bins
4. D.
  Black Bins
Answer and explanation
Q4 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Other Acute Problems
In the Triage System, what type of care does the green color indicate?
1. A.
  Immediate
2. B.
  Delayed
3. C.
  Minimal
4. D.
  Expectant
Answer and explanation
Q5 · Pharmacology · Hormones & Related Drugs
Which drug affects the effectiveness of contraceptives?
1. A.
  Phenytoin
2. B.
  PCM (Paracetamol)
3. C.
  Antacid
4. D.
  Metformin
Answer and explanation
Q6 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Immunization and Immunodeficiency
How many doses of Rotavirus vaccine are required?
1. A.
  3
2. B.
  1
3. C.
  4
4. D.
  5
Answer and explanation
Q7 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Proteins
Generally, how much protein is required daily for an adult per kilogram of body weight?
1. A.
  1 gm/kg/day
2. B.
  2 gm/kg/day
3. C.
  3 gm/kg/day
4. D.
  4 gm/kg/day
Answer and explanation
Q8 · Community Health Nursing · Epidemiology – Epidemiological Approaches and Processes
How long after reconstitution should the BCG vaccine be used?
1. A.
  Within 3-5 hours
2. B.
  Within 4-6 hours
3. C.
  Within 12 hours
4. D.
  Within 24 hours
Answer and explanation
Q9 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Antenatal Care, Preconceptional Counseling and Care
A nurse is planning a teaching session about a balanced diet for a group of antenatal mothers. What type of information is the nurse providing?
1. A.
  Health maintenance and promotion
2. B.
  Health restoration
3. C.
  Coping with impaired function
4. D.
  Teaching communication
Answer and explanation
Q10 · Community Health Nursing · Reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent Health (Review from OBG Nursing and application in community setting)
What is the full form of RBSK?
1. A.
  Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram
2. B.
  Rashtriya Baby Swasthya Karyakram
3. C.
  Rashtriya Bal Suraksha Karyakram
4. D.
  Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyojna
Answer and explanation
Q11 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
How much nicotine is present in one cigarette?
1. A.
  10-12 mg
2. B.
  10-20 mg
3. C.
  15-25 mg
4. D.
  20-30 mg
Answer and explanation
Q12 · Community Health Nursing · Environmental Science, Environmental Health, and Sanitation
When was the Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan launched?
1. A.
  2015
2. B.
  2014
3. C.
  2010
4. D.
  2012
Answer and explanation
Q13 · Community Health Nursing · Occupational Health
When was the ESI (Employee's State Insurance) Act enacted?
1. A.
  1945
2. B.
  1946
3. C.
  1948
4. D.
  1952
Answer and explanation
Q14 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
What is the antidote for Lead poisoning?
1. A.
  Dimercaprol
2. B.
  Digoxin immune FAB
3. C.
  Protamine
4. D.
  Calcium gluconate
Answer and explanation
Q15 · Pharmacology · Antimicrobial Drugs
Gray Baby Syndrome is a side effect of which drug?
1. A.
  Amoxicillin
2. B.
  Ciprofloxacin
3. C.
  Metronidazole
4. D.
  Chloramphenicol
Answer and explanation
Q16 · Community Health Nursing · Assisting individuals and families to promote and maintain their health
What is the temperature of a deep freezer?
1. A.
  2 to 8°C
2. B.
  15 to 20°C
3. C.
  -15 to -20°C
4. D.
  None of these
Answer and explanation
Q17 · Mental Health Nursing · Substance Use Disorders
What are the withdrawal symptoms of Cannabis?
1. A.
  Insomnia
2. B.
  Anorexia, Headache
3. C.
  Cold Sweating
4. D.
  All of the above
Answer and explanation
Q18 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
What is the drug of choice for alcohol withdrawal symptoms?
1. A.
  Chlordiazepoxide
2. B.
  Alprazolam
3. C.
  Clonazepam
4. D.
  Diazepam
Answer and explanation
Q19 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
What should be the storage temperature and route for the Covishield vaccine?
1. A.
  2 to 8°C and IM Route
2. B.
  2 to 8°C and IV Route
3. C.
  2 to 8°C and SC Route
4. D.
  2 to 8°C and ID Route
Answer and explanation
Q20 · Community Health Nursing · Bio-Medical Waste Management
In which year was the LaQshya program launched?
1. A.
  11 December 2015
2. B.
  11 December 2016
3. C.
  11 December 2017
4. D.
  11 December 2018
Answer and explanation
Q21 · Mental Health Nursing · Substance Use Disorders
After how long do withdrawal symptoms appear after stopping Cannabis?
1. A.
  2 days
2. B.
  2 weeks
3. C.
  4 weeks
4. D.
  2 months
Answer and explanation
Q22 · Nursing Foundations · Infection control & BMW management
In which color bag should human anatomical parts, fetal parts, placenta, etc., be discarded?
1. A.
  Red Bins
2. B.
  Yellow Bins
3. C.
  Blue Bins
4. D.
  Black Bins
Answer and explanation
Q23 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Development
What is the literal meaning of Cephalocaudal?
1. A.
  Pattern of child development from head to toe
2. B.
  Pattern of child development from toe to head
3. C.
  Pattern of child development from center to periphery
4. D.
  None of the above
Answer and explanation
Q24 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Carbohydrates
How much energy is required daily for a working woman?
1. A.
  1800 k.Cal
2. B.
  1900 k.Cal
3. C.
  2220 k.Cal
4. D.
  2550 k.Cal
Answer and explanation
Q25 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Placenta and Fetal Membranes
What is the normal length of the umbilical cord?
1. A.
  Approximately 50 cm
2. B.
  Approximately 75 cm
3. C.
  Approximately 100 cm
4. D.
  Approximately 25 cm
Answer and explanation
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Q26 · Community Health Nursing · Miscellaneous
Which vaccine is most sensitive to heat?
1. A.
  Polio vaccine
2. B.
  Tetanus vaccine
3. C.
  Measles vaccine
4. D.
  B.C.G. vaccine
Answer and explanation
Q27 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Physiological Changes During Pregnancy
The irregular, pink, depressed linear marks seen over the lower abdomen and the thighs during pregnancy are known as ________.?
1. A.
  linea nigra
2. B.
  striae gravidarum
3. C.
  chloasma gravidarum
4. D.
  palmar erythema
Answer and explanation
Q28 · Community Health Nursing · Concepts of Community Health and Community Health Nursing
How many deliveries occur at a B-Type PHC?
1. A.
  Less than 40 deliveries in a month
2. B.
  More than 40 deliveries in a month
3. C.
  More than 20 deliveries in a month
4. D.
  Less than 20 deliveries in a month
Answer and explanation
Q29 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Carbohydrates
How much energy do adolescent boys and girls (13-15 years) require daily?
1. A.
  2800 calories for boys and 2400 calories for girls
2. B.
  2000 calories for boys and 1800 calories for girls
3. C.
  2500 calories for boys and 2200 calories for girls
4. D.
  3000 calories for boys and 2800 calories for girls
Answer and explanation
Q30 · Community Health Nursing · Epidemiology – Epidemiological Approaches and Processes
What type of vaccine is Covishield?
1. A.
  Inactivated viral vaccine
2. B.
  Live attenuated viral vaccine
3. C.
  A and B both
4. D.
  None of these
Answer and explanation
Q31 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
What is the most common complication of Mumps?
1. A.
  Meningitis & Encephalitis
2. B.
  Oophoritis & Orchitis
3. C.
  Mastitis
4. D.
  All of the above
Answer and explanation
Q32 · Mental Health Nursing · Substance Use Disorders
In which of the following conditions are Delirium Tremens primarily observed?
1. A.
  Alcohol tolerance
2. B.
  Alcohol Dependence
3. C.
  Alcohol Abuse
4. D.
  Alcohol Withdrawal
Answer and explanation
Q33 · Pathology & Genetics · Systemic Pathology
In which of the following diseases are Negri Bodies observed?
1. A.
  Brucellosis
2. B.
  Anthrax
3. C.
  Rabies
4. D.
  Tuberculosis
Answer and explanation
Q34 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Complicated Pregnancy
If a pregnant woman’s BMI is 32, then the woman is diagnosed to be:?
1. A.
  moderate weight
2. B.
  obese
3. C.
  normal
4. D.
  overweight
Answer and explanation
Q35 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Population Dynamics and Control of Conception
For what purpose is the Pearl Index used?
1. A.
  To determine the failure rate of a contraceptive device
2. B.
  To determine the success rate of a contraceptive device
3. C.
  To determine the failure rate of condoms
4. D.
  To determine the failure rate of IUDs
Answer and explanation
Q36 · Community Health Nursing · Epidemiology – Epidemiological Approaches and Processes
All vaccines are less sensitive to heat except for which one?
1. A.
  OPV
2. B.
  TT
3. C.
  MMR
4. D.
  BCG
Answer and explanation
Q37 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Minerals
How much Calcium do adults require daily?
1. A.
  500 mg/Day
2. B.
  1000 mg/Day
3. C.
  1500 mg/Day
4. D.
  2000 mg/Day
Answer and explanation
Q38 · Community Health Nursing · National Health Programs
In which year was the Mission Indradhanush program launched?
1. A.
  2013
2. B.
  2014
3. C.
  2015
4. D.
  2018
Answer and explanation
Q39 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Nutrition
How much energy do infants require daily?
1. A.
  110-120 Kcal/Kg
2. B.
  150-160 Kcal/Kg
3. C.
  200-250 Kcal/Kg
4. D.
  All of the above
Answer and explanation
Q40 · Pharmacology · Antimicrobial Drugs
What is a side effect of Tetracycline?
1. A.
  Abdominal pain
2. B.
  Discoloration of teeth
3. C.
  Bone marrow depression
4. D.
  Red man syndrome
Answer and explanation
Q41 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
What is the antidote for iron overload?
1. A.
  Deferoxamine
2. B.
  Glucose
3. C.
  Dimercaprol
4. D.
  Activated Charcoal
Answer and explanation
Q42 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Normal Puerperium
How many postnatal visits should there be in the case of a home delivery?
1. A.
  3 visits
2. B.
  7 visits
3. C.
  10 visits
4. D.
  4 visits
Answer and explanation
Q43 · Community Health Nursing · Intestinal Infections
When was the National Viral Hepatitis Control Program launched?
1. A.
  28 July 2018
2. B.
  28 June 2018
3. C.
  28 January 2018
4. D.
  24 July 2018
Answer and explanation
Q44 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Vitamins
What is caused by Vitamin A deficiency?
1. A.
  Blindness
2. B.
  Vertigo
3. C.
  Dizziness
4. D.
  Convulsion
Answer and explanation
Q45 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
What is the antidote for PCM (Paracetamol) poisoning?
1. A.
  Calcium Gluconate
2. B.
  Flumazenil
3. C.
  Acetylcysteine
4. D.
  Protamine Sulphate
Answer and explanation
Q46 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Vitamins
What is the daily required dose of Vitamin C for adults?
1. A.
  30 mg
2. B.
  60 mg
3. C.
  80 mg
4. D.
  10 mg
Answer and explanation
Q47 · Applied Psychology · Psychological assessment & tests
What does an Intelligence Quotient (IQ) of 20-35 indicate?
1. A.
  Mild MR
2. B.
  Moderate MR
3. C.
  Severe MR
4. D.
  Profound MR
Answer and explanation
Q48 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Antepartum Hemorrhage
What is the bleeding pattern in Placenta Previa?
1. A.
  Painless bleeding
2. B.
  Painful bleeding
3. C.
  Concealed bleeding
4. D.
  Mixed bleeding
Answer and explanation
Q49 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
Which of the following is NOT a feature of caput succedaneum?
1. A.
  The swelling contains serosanguinous fluid.
2. B.
  The swelling is soft and non-fluctuant.
3. C.
  The swelling disappears within a few days.
4. D.
  The swelling is limited by suture lines.
Answer and explanation
Q50 · Community Health Nursing · Nutrition Assessment and Nutrition Education
When was the Mid-Day Meal program launched?
1. A.
  1965
2. B.
  1975
3. C.
  1985
4. D.
  1995
Answer and explanation

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