UP CHO, 10 September 2021 question paper

CHO (Community Health Officer) · 2021 · 100 questions · 150 minutes · 0.3333 mark deducted per wrong answer

Community Health Nursing 14
Applied Anatomy 11
Applied Microbiology & Infection control 8
Nursing Foundations 7
Obstetrics & Gynaecology 6
Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics 6
Biochemistry & Nutrition 5
Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) 5
General Knowledge 5
Medical & Surgical Nursing 5
Applied Physiology 5
Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) 4
Applied Psychology 4
Mental Health Nursing 3
Reasoning 3
Pathology & Genetics 3
Forensic Nursing & Indian laws 2
Applied Nutrition & Dietetics 2
Nursing Education 1
Applied Sociology 1

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Q1 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Miscellaneous
Which of the following options most appropriately describes the term 'inanimate object'?
1. A.
  A non-living article like a pen, pencil, linen or handkerchief which helps in the spread of infection
2. B.
  Microbes which cause infection and disease
3. C.
  A living organism which helps in the spread of infection from one person to another
4. D.
  An infectious agent that may be transferred directly or indirectly from one infected person to another
Answer and explanation
Q2 · Mental Health Nursing · Neurotic, stress related and somatisation disorders
In which of the following there are recurrent anxiety attacks, in which the person experiences extreme fear?
1. A.
  Panic disorder
2. B.
  Anxiety disorder
3. C.
  Social phobias
4. D.
  Generalised anxiety disorder
Answer and explanation
Q3 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Proteins
Which of the following components of the ring structure of chlorophyll helps in maintaining the ribosome structure?
1. A.
  Magnesium
2. B.
  Iron
3. C.
  Sulphur
4. D.
  Potassium
Answer and explanation
Q4 · Community Health Nursing · Health Care Planning and Organization of Health Care at various levels
The Expert Committee for Health Manpower Planning, Production and Management was constituted in which year?
1. A.
  1985
2. B.
  1999
3. C.
  2000
4. D.
  1976
Answer and explanation
Q5 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
When an infant is treated, and if his heart rate remains less than 80 beats per minute even after an external cardiac massage, which of the following should be given to him?
1. A.
  sodium bicarbonate
2. B.
  adrenaline
3. C.
  Sodium chloride
4. D.
  potassium bicarbonate
Answer and explanation
Q6 · General Knowledge · National Current Affairs
Which of the following State Forest Department was launched to promote afforestation and restoration activities to compensate for the forests being taken for non-forest uses?
1. A.
  Compensatory Afforestation Fund Land Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA)
2. B.
  National Afforestation Program (NAP)
3. C.
  Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF)
4. D.
  National Forestry Program (NFP)
Answer and explanation
Q7 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy
Which of the following goals are you aiming for when you teach a pregnant woman how to do Kegel exercises?
1. A.
  Prevent perineal lacerations
2. B.
  Increase pelvic muscle tone
3. C.
  Lose pregnancy weight quickly
4. D.
  Stimulate labor contractions
Answer and explanation
Q8 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
Which of the following is a disorder of red blood cells?
1. A.
  Anaemia
2. B.
  Thalassemia
3. C.
  Haemophilia
4. D.
  Leukaemia
Answer and explanation
Q9 · Mental Health Nursing · Schizophrenia
Which of the following is an example of negative symptoms of schizophrenia?
1. A.
  People with these delusions believe that they are being conspired, spied on, slandered, threatened, attacked, or deliberately tortured.
2. B.
  people move spontaneously or make strange faces and gestures
3. C.
  lack of thought, feeling, and behavior
4. D.
  excess of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
Answer and explanation
Q10 · Nursing Foundations · Patient Education
Which of the following is not the basic objective of first aid?
1. A.
  relieve pain
2. B.
  immediate care
3. C.
  placing the casualty on a ventilator
4. D.
  To protect the casualty from further harm
Answer and explanation
Q11 · Reasoning · Number series
From the given alternatives, select the number which can come in place of the question mark (?) in the following series? 12, 17, 23, 31, 42, ?
1. A.
  55
2. B.
  57
3. C.
  60
4. D.
  53
Answer and explanation
Q12 · Applied Anatomy · Nervous System
The peripheral neural system is divided into two parts; these parts are called the somatic neural system and ______ .
1. A.
  the spinal neural system
2. B.
  the visceral nervous system
3. C.
  the sympathetic neural system
4. D.
  the autonomic neural system
Answer and explanation
Q13 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Orthopedic disorders
The most frequent incomplete fracture in children, in which the bone is twisted, is called ______ .
1. A.
  spiral fracture
2. B.
  oblique fracture
3. C.
  greenstick fracture
4. D.
  transverse fracture
Answer and explanation
Q14 · Nursing Foundations · History of Nursing & Nursing as a profession
Who is the author of the book 'Notes on Nursing: What it is and what it is not'?
1. A.
  Dr. Ashok Ganguli
2. B.
  Florence Nightingale
3. C.
  Virginia Henderson
4. D.
  Dr. Rajkumari Amrita Kaur
Answer and explanation
Q15 · Community Health Nursing · Health Care Planning and Organization of Health Care at various levels
Which of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is related to health and wellbeing?
1. A.
  13th target
2. B.
  third goal
3. C.
  5th target
4. D.
  16th target
Answer and explanation
Q16 · Applied Physiology · General Physiology
The digestive juice presents in ________ breaks down proteins into simpler substances. ?.
1. A.
  the live
2. B.
  the large intestine
3. C.
  the small intestine
4. D.
  the stomach
Answer and explanation
Q17 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
Up to what age does the term 'newborn' apply to babies?
1. A.
  up to 1 year of birth
2. B.
  up to 1 month after birth
3. C.
  up to 7 days after birth
4. D.
  up to 15 hours after birth
Answer and explanation
Q18 · Applied Anatomy · Musculoskeletal System
There are ______ bones in the adult human body.
1. A.
  225
2. B.
  206
3. C.
  300
4. D.
  116
Answer and explanation
Q19 · Nursing Foundations · History of Nursing & Nursing as a profession
In medical healthcare, what is the full form of the term GDA?
1. A.
  Group of Doctor's Association
2. B.
  Gross Disease Area
3. C.
  General Duty Assistant
4. D.
  General Doctor Associations
Answer and explanation
Q20 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Otolaryngology
A child of 3 years of age has suffered burns due to hot tea spilled on his hands and feet. How will you take care of this baby immediately after the accident at home?
1. A.
  running cold water over the burn
2. B.
  using a bandage on the affected area
3. C.
  resting the affected area
4. D.
  applying ice to the affected area
Answer and explanation
Q21 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
______ is a condition in which food is not digested properly, and the stomach feels full.
1. A.
  Vomiting
2. B.
  Indigestion
3. C.
  Constipation
4. D.
  Diarrhoea
Answer and explanation
Q22 · Community Health Nursing · Reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent Health (Review from OBG Nursing and application in community setting)
Which age group is an opportune time for interventions to address anaemia?
1. A.
  Adolescence
2. B.
  Youth
3. C.
  Adult
4. D.
  infant
Answer and explanation
Q23 · Nursing Education · Guidance/Academic Advising Counseling and Discipline
What kind of counselling is done by a person or counsellor who may be approachable and understanding, but may not be professionally qualified?
1. A.
  Substantial counselling
2. B.
  Informal counselling
3. C.
  Non-specialist counselling
4. D.
  Professional counselling
Answer and explanation
Q24 · Nursing Foundations · Introduction to Health & Illness
Which of the following is not a measure of health and well-being?
1. A.
  Environmental fitness
2. B.
  Social fitness
3. C.
  Spiritual fitness
4. D.
  Physical fitness
Answer and explanation
Q25 · Reasoning · Blood Relations
If 'A # B' means - 'A is the sister of B', 'A ^ B' means - 'A is the mother of B', 'A * B' means - 'A is the wife of B', and 'A % B' means 'A is the father of B', then how is 'C' related to 'E' in the following expression? A * B % C # D ^ E % F?
1. A.
  maternal aunt
2. B.
  Sister
3. C.
  Mother
4. D.
  Paternal Aunt
Answer and explanation
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Q26 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Miscellaneous
Which of the following is NOT a direct mode of transmission in communicable diseases?
1. A.
  Direct Infection
2. B.
  Skin and eye infection
3. C.
  Mucosa
4. D.
  Typhoid
Answer and explanation
Q27 · Community Health Nursing · Epidemiology – Epidemiological Approaches and Processes
WHO's ______ assesses the quality, safety and efficacy of Covid-19 vaccines and is a prerequisite for COVAX Facility vaccine supply.
1. A.
  Life Saving Drugs
2. B.
  Listing of Highly Efficient Vaccine
3. C.
  Emergent Utility List
4. D.
  Emergency Use Listing
Answer and explanation
Q28 · Community Health Nursing · Assisting individuals and families to promote and maintain their health
Time limit for registering births is within:
1. A.
  10 days
2. B.
  7 days
3. C.
  21 days
4. D.
  14 days
Answer and explanation
Q29 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Infertility
Which assessment would indicate that a woman is in true labor?
1. A.
  Membranes are ruptured and fluid is clear
2. B.
  Progressive cervical dilatation, 90% effaced
3. C.
  Presenting part is engaged and not floating
4. D.
  Contractions last 30 seconds, every 5 to 10 minutes
Answer and explanation
Q30 · General Knowledge · National Current Affairs
Which of the following scheme/authority was launched to promote afforestation and restoration activities to compensate for the forests being taken for non-forest uses?
1. A.
  Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA)
2. B.
  National Afforestation Program (NAP)
3. C.
  Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF)
4. D.
  National Forestry Program (NFP)
Answer and explanation
Q31 · Forensic Nursing & Indian laws · Indian Judicial System and Laws
In which year did Madras Presidency succeed in enacting the Madras Nurses and Midwives Act to promote the hiring of a registered midwife for service during childbirth?
1. A.
  1926
2. B.
  1928
3. C.
  1930
4. D.
  1922
Answer and explanation
Q32 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Which of the following is the main cause of Japanese encephalitis?
1. A.
  Protozoa
2. B.
  Blue-green algae
3. C.
  Virus
4. D.
  Bacteria
Answer and explanation
Q33 · Pathology & Genetics · Genetics
Which of the following plays an important role in developing an individual's physical characteristics?
1. A.
  Socio-cultural factors
2. B.
  Mental attitudes
3. C.
  Heredity
4. D.
  Personal habits
Answer and explanation
Q34 · Community Health Nursing · Health Management Information System (HMIS)
______ is the first step in the establishment of a health programme for community members.
1. A.
  Establishment of a plan of action
2. B.
  Community diagnosis
3. C.
  Establishment of priorities
4. D.
  Definition of objectives for action
Answer and explanation
Q35 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Proteins
Which of the following nutrient is also called 'body-building food'?
1. A.
  Vitamin
2. B.
  Protein
3. C.
  Carbohydrate and fat
4. D.
  Mineral
Answer and explanation
Q36 · Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics · Average
The average monthly income of R1 and R2 is Rs. 99,500. The average monthly income of R2 and R3 is Rs. 1,15,600 and the average monthly income of R1 and R3 is Rs. 81,000. What will be the monthly income of R2?
1. A.
  Rs. 1,39,400
2. B.
  Rs. 1,45,300
3. C.
  Rs. 1,22,200
4. D.
  Rs. 1,34,100
Answer and explanation
Q37 · Applied Anatomy · Digestive System
In most mammals, including humans, two sets of teeth are formed during their lives: the first set of temporary milk teeth or dentition, which is later replaced by a set of permanent or adult teeth. What is this type of dentition called?
1. A.
  thecodont
2. B.
  diphyodont
3. C.
  pyloric
4. D.
  fundic
Answer and explanation
Q38 · Forensic Nursing & Indian laws · Injuries
What type of injury is a contusion?
1. A.
  Soft tissue injury
2. B.
  Bone injury
3. C.
  Luxation injury
4. D.
  Joint injury
Answer and explanation
Q39 · Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) · Introduction to computer applications
A hexa-core microprocessor consists of ______ independent execution units.
1. A.
  12
2. B.
  6
3. C.
  16
4. D.
  4
Answer and explanation
Q40 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Fetal Skull and Maternal Pelvis
Which of the following is a common type of female pelvic shape with features such as round, shallow and open?
1. A.
  Platypelloid
2. B.
  Android
3. C.
  Gynecoid
4. D.
  Anthropoid
Answer and explanation
Q41 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Hand Hygiene
Why is hand wash an important step in the procedure for care of a wound?
1. A.
  To cover the wound and quicken healing
2. B.
  To prevent cross-contamination
3. C.
  To avoid any further injury
4. D.
  To help remove extra moisture from the wound
Answer and explanation
Q42 · Applied Psychology · Motivation & Emotional Processes
Which of the following is externally motivated and arises as a result of our interactions with other people?
1. A.
  Environmental stress
2. B.
  Physical stress
3. C.
  Spiritual stress
4. D.
  Social stress
Answer and explanation
Q43 · Community Health Nursing · Health Management Information System (HMIS)
Community assessment tools that are present with a community health centre can be used to collect valid information about a ______ in order to provide better health services.
1. A.
  environment
2. B.
  culture
3. C.
  community
4. D.
  disease
Answer and explanation
Q44 · Reasoning · Classification (Odd One Out)
Four sets of letters are given, out of which three are congruent and one is incompatible. Select the inconsistent one. ?
1. A.
  ACFK
2. B.
  MORW
3. C.
  YADJ
4. D.
  JLOT
Answer and explanation
Q45 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Miscellaneous
Babies who are born before the end of 37 weeks of gestation and have a normal rate of intrauterine growth are called ______ .
1. A.
  big for date
2. B.
  preterm
3. C.
  small for date (SFD)
4. D.
  post-term
Answer and explanation
Q46 · Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics · Miscellaneous
A runner can complete his race in 16 hours. If his speed is decreased by 1/5th, he can cover 40 km less distance in the same time. What was the speed of the runner in the beginning?
1. A.
  15 km/h
2. B.
  12 km/h
3. C.
  18 km/h
4. D.
  5 km/h
Answer and explanation
Q47 · Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics · Average
If Rohan bought 20 books at the rate of Rs. 120 each, 30 books at the rate of Rs. 150 each, and 15 books at the rate of Rs. 100 each, then find the average cost price per book.
1. A.
  Rs. 133.79
2. B.
  Rs. 134.45
3. C.
  Rs. 178.61
4. D.
  Rs. 129.23
Answer and explanation
Q48 · Community Health Nursing · Concepts of Community Health and Community Health Nursing
Community health nursing emphasises on ______ or wellness.
1. A.
  negative health
2. B.
  positive health
3. C.
  level of nutrition
4. D.
  community standard of living
Answer and explanation
Q49 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Vitamins & Minerals
Which of the following elements is the most abundant element in living organisms?
1. A.
  Hydrogen
2. B.
  Oxygen
3. C.
  Nitrogen
4. D.
  Carbon
Answer and explanation
Q50 · Applied Physiology · Blood
Plasma of the blood is made up of:
1. A.
  protein and salt
2. B.
  carbohydrate
3. C.
  protein, water and salt
4. D.
  water
Answer and explanation
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Q51 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Miscellaneous
Which of the following journal helps in keeping a daily or weekly log (details) of food and beverage intake as well as time spent watching television, playing video games and exercising?
1. A.
  Fitness journal
2. B.
  Field journal
3. C.
  Research journal
4. D.
  Diet journal
Answer and explanation
Q52 · Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics · Speed–distance–time
Amanda takes 14 hours to travel 720 km, if she travels 240 km by tow truck and the rest by van. If she travels 320 km by tow truck and the rest by van, she takes 40 minutes more. Find the ratio of the speeds of the tow truck and the van.?
1. A.
  5 ∶ 3
2. B.
  3 :2
3. C.
  2 ∶ 3
4. D.
  2 ∶ 5
Answer and explanation
Q53 · Community Health Nursing · Assisting individuals and families to promote and maintain their health
Infant mortality rate is the number of deaths of children of the age ______ .
1. A.
  0-1 year per thousand live births
2. B.
  0-1 year per 100 live births
3. C.
  0-5 years per thousand live births
4. D.
  0-1 month per lakh live births
Answer and explanation
Q54 · Community Health Nursing · National Health Programs
In which year was the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) passed in the Indian Parliament?
1. A.
  2003
2. B.
  2008
3. C.
  2005
4. D.
  2006
Answer and explanation
Q55 · Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics · Average
From a group of 15 casting directors of a Bollywood film, four directors aged 18 years, 19 years, 17 years and 15 years were removed and replaced by four new directors, the average age of the group increased by 4 months it occurs. Find the average age of the newly joined directors.?
1. A.
  18 years 6 months
2. B.
  17 years 6 months
3. C.
  18 years 5 months
4. D.
  17 years 4 months
Answer and explanation
Q56 · Community Health Nursing · Assisting individuals and families to promote and maintain their health
The crude birth rate is calculated by:
1. A.
  dividing the number of births in one year by the total population
2. B.
  dividing the total population by the number of births in one decade
3. C.
  multiplying the total population by the number of births in one month
4. D.
  dividing the total population by the number of deaths in one year
Answer and explanation
Q57 · Applied Psychology · Cognitive Process
Which of the following refers to our ability to organize and observe our own behaviour?
1. A.
  self efficacy
2. B.
  Self-instruction
3. C.
  self-esteem
4. D.
  Self-regulation
Answer and explanation
Q58 · General Knowledge · Other Government Health Initiatives
In India, which of the following ministries has the overall responsibility of monitoring the 'Integrated Child Development Services' ('ICDS') scheme?
1. A.
  Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare
2. B.
  Ministry of Women and Child Development
3. C.
  Ministry of Ayush
4. D.
  Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Answer and explanation
Q59 · General Knowledge · National Current Affairs
______ was established to design, manage and operate a national optical fiber network.
1. A.
  BharatNet
2. B.
  Startup India
3. C.
  Standup India
4. D.
  BharatMala
Answer and explanation
Q60 · Applied Sociology · Culture
The character of a person, which ties him to a social or cultural group, is derived from his ______ .
1. A.
  social identity
2. B.
  social security
3. C.
  self-esteem
4. D.
  Personal identity
Answer and explanation
Q61 · Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) · Introduction to computer applications
Two segments of a LAN can be connected using a ______ .
1. A.
  gateway
2. B.
  repeater
3. C.
  bridge
4. D.
  router
Answer and explanation
Q62 · Applied Anatomy · Digestive System
Each tooth is embedded in an antrum in the jaw bone. What is this type of attachment called?
1. A.
  thecodont
2. B.
  pyloric
3. C.
  diphyodont
4. D.
  fundic
Answer and explanation
Q63 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · General Characteristics of Microbes
Which of the following bacteria is responsible for Curdling?
1. A.
  Lactic acid bacteria
2. B.
  Lactobacillus aureus
3. C.
  Lactobacillus acidophilus
4. D.
  Bacillus radicicola
Answer and explanation
Q64 · Applied Anatomy · Introduction to Anatomical terms & Organization of Human Body
Which of the following is NOT a part of an animal cell?
1. A.
  Plasma membrane
2. B.
  Cell wall
3. C.
  Nucleus
4. D.
  Cytoplasm
Answer and explanation
Q65 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Polio is a highly infectious disease caused by:
1. A.
  bacteria
2. B.
  virus
3. C.
  fungi
4. D.
  protozoa
Answer and explanation
Q66 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Body fluids
Why is milk considered the best and complementary food for babies?
1. A.
  It is a rich source of protein.
2. B.
  It is a rich source of protein and calcium.
3. C.
  It is a rich source of protein, fat, vitamin A and calcium.
4. D.
  It is a rich source of protein and fat.
Answer and explanation
Q67 · Mental Health Nursing · Schizophrenia
Which of the following is the most appropriate definition of disorganized type of schizophrenia?
1. A.
  Does not fit any subtype, but meets symptom criteria
2. B.
  hallucinations with delusions or auditory hallucinations
3. C.
  Disorganized conversation and behavior, inappropriate or general affect, no catatonic symptoms
4. D.
  Extreme motor immobility, excessive motor inactivity, extreme negativism
Answer and explanation
Q68 · Nursing Foundations · Communication & Nurse-Patient Relationship
In which method of nursing is the nurse expected to provide complete nursing care to the patient?
1. A.
  Team method
2. B.
  Patient method
3. C.
  Individual method
4. D.
  Functional method
Answer and explanation
Q69 · Applied Anatomy · Nervous System
The human nervous system is divided into two parts, one of which is the central nervous system and the other is ______ .
1. A.
  the peripheral neural system
2. B.
  the enteric nervous system
3. C.
  the parasympathetic neural system
4. D.
  the cervical spinal neural system
Answer and explanation
Q70 · Community Health Nursing · Miscellaneous
Which of the following was the first mRNA vaccine in India to be licensed for emergency use?
1. A.
  Moderna mRNA 1273
2. B.
  Pfizer vaccine
3. C.
  Sinovac
4. D.
  Sputnik
Answer and explanation
Q71 · Pathology & Genetics · General Pathology
Cancer causative agents are called ______ .
1. A.
  carcinogen
2. B.
  leukaemia
3. C.
  benign tumour
4. D.
  lymphoma
Answer and explanation
Q72 · Nursing Foundations · Fluid, electrolytes & Acid-base balances
What is the full form of ORS?
1. A.
  Oral Recovered Solution
2. B.
  Oral Rehydration Salts
3. C.
  Oral Regenerate Salts
4. D.
  Oral Regenerate Solution
Answer and explanation
Q73 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Diagnosis of Pregnancy
The cessation of menstrual cycles at the end of a woman's reproductive years is referred to as:
1. A.
  amenorrhea
2. B.
  menopause
3. C.
  menorrhagia
4. D.
  menarche
Answer and explanation
Q74 · Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics · Average
If Rohan paid Rs. 20 books at the rate of 120 each, Rs. 150 each and 30 books at the rate of Rs. Bought 15 books at the rate of 100 each, then find the average cost price per book. ?
1. A.
  Rs. 133.79
2. B.
  Rs. 134.45
3. C.
  Rs. 178.61
4. D.
  Rs. 129.23
Answer and explanation
Q75 · Applied Anatomy · Circulatory & Lymphatic System
The covering of the heart is called ______ .
1. A.
  atria
2. B.
  thorax
3. C.
  sternum
4. D.
  pericardium
Answer and explanation
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Q76 · Applied Psychology · Mental Health & mental hygiene
A person can cope with life's routine stresses by paying attention to which of the following aspects of personal health?
1. A.
  mental health
2. B.
  environmental health
3. C.
  physical health
4. D.
  social health
Answer and explanation
Q77 · Community Health Nursing · Concepts of Community Health and Community Health Nursing
Which of the following factors lead to a tendency towards drinking, smoking, substance abuse, chewing tobacco or irregular eating habits, leading to various health problems?
1. A.
  Environmental
2. B.
  Genetic
3. C.
  Behavioural
4. D.
  Social
Answer and explanation
Q78 · General Knowledge · International Current Affairs
______ topped the Sustainable Development Report (SDR) 2021.
1. A.
  Finland
2. B.
  India
3. C.
  USA
4. D.
  China
Answer and explanation
Q79 · Applied Physiology · Digestive system
After food is propelled to the stomach by the oesophagus, it is then sent to ______ where physical digestion via segmentation takes place.
1. A.
  the anus
2. B.
  the liver
3. C.
  the large intestine
4. D.
  the small intestine
Answer and explanation
Q80 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Hospital-Acquired Infections
Nosocomial infections occur due to microbes known as:
1. A.
  fungi
2. B.
  bacteria
3. C.
  blue-green algae
4. D.
  virus
Answer and explanation
Q81 · Applied Physiology · Blood
Psychoneuroimmunology focuses on the links between mind, brain, and ______ .
1. A.
  nervous system
2. B.
  digestive System
3. C.
  reproductive system
4. D.
  immune system
Answer and explanation
Q82 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Miscellaneous
Which of the following bacteria present in the soil produces a characteristic odour when it rains on heated soil?
1. A.
  Micrococcus
2. B.
  Staphymycetes
3. C.
  Streptomycetes
4. D.
  Diplomycetes
Answer and explanation
Q83 · Applied Psychology · Personality
H. J. Eysenck proposed that a person's personality can be reduced to ______ broad dimensions.
1. A.
  two
2. B.
  five
3. C.
  three
4. D.
  six
Answer and explanation
Q84 · Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) · Introduction to computer applications
The fastest hardware device in a computer is ______ .
1. A.
  USB port
2. B.
  cache memory
3. C.
  laser printer
4. D.
  Processor
Answer and explanation
Q85 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management
Hypothermia develops when the body temperature is below ______ .
1. A.
  45°C
2. B.
  30°C
3. C.
  35°C
4. D.
  20°C
Answer and explanation
Q86 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Balanced Diet
Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the nutritional limits of fast food?
1. A.
  Fast food meals are high in sodium, which is not desirable.
2. B.
  Fast foods contain small amounts of essential nutrients such as calcium, riboflavin and vitamin A, unless milk or milkshakes are consumed.
3. C.
  The percentage of energy derived from fat is very low in many food combinations.
4. D.
  Only a few fast foods are sources of folic acid and fiber.
Answer and explanation
Q87 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · National Nutritional Program and Role
What is the permissible amount of vegetables for each student to ensure a balanced and nutritious diet to the children of upper primary class (Class VI to VIII) as per the 1st September, 2021 'Mid-Day Meal' scheme?
1. A.
  80 gms
2. B.
  65 gms
3. C.
  45 gms
4. D.
  75 gms
Answer and explanation
Q88 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Miscellaneous
What is the full form of ANM?
1. A.
  Assistant Nursing Medical staff
2. B.
  Associate Nursing Medical
3. C.
  Auxiliary Nurse Midwife
4. D.
  Auxiliary Nurse Medical caretaker
Answer and explanation
Q89 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Infertility
Which of the following statements related to in vitro fertilisation is correct?
1. A.
  Fertilisation takes place inside the body via a test tube.
2. B.
  It involves the fertilisation of the zygote.
3. C.
  The ovum is fertilised with the sperm outside the body of the woman.
4. D.
  Fertilisation of male and female gametes takes place at 40°C.
Answer and explanation
Q90 · Applied Anatomy · Nervous System
The cerebrum is also known as:
1. A.
  the frontal lobe
2. B.
  the parietal lobe
3. C.
  the cerebral cortex
4. D.
  the temporal lobe
Answer and explanation
Q91 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Integumentary Function
An injury to the skin caused by a sharp cut of an object is called ______ .
1. A.
  abrasion
2. B.
  avulsion
3. C.
  incision
4. D.
  puncture wound
Answer and explanation
Q92 · Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) · Information Law & Governance in Clinical Practice
In a ______ attack, the attacker attempts to write outside the bounds of a block of allocated memory, so that it can corrupt data or execute malicious code.
1. A.
  ransomware
2. B.
  buffer overflow
3. C.
  denial of service
4. D.
  SQL injection
Answer and explanation
Q93 · Applied Anatomy · Introduction to Anatomical terms & Organization of Human Body
Which of the following cell forms the boundary of cytoplasm protected from outside by external shock?
1. A.
  Peroxisomes
2. B.
  Vacuole
3. C.
  Lysosomes
4. D.
  Plasma membrane
Answer and explanation
Q94 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Other Acute Problems
In medical surgical nursing, which of the processes is known as cleaning:
1. A.
  the removal of all foreign material, such as soil or organic material
2. B.
  Removal of virus
3. C.
  Removing of pathogenic only
4. D.
  the elimination of many or all micro-organisms
Answer and explanation
Q95 · Applied Anatomy · Circulatory & Lymphatic System
The sinus venarum and the atrium meet at the muscular ridge called ______ .
1. A.
  the crista terminalis
2. B.
  the fossa ovalis
3. C.
  the auricle
4. D.
  the venae cordis minimae
Answer and explanation
Q96 · Pathology & Genetics · Clinical Pathology
Which of the following types of laboratories are responsible for blood tests?
1. A.
  Haematology laboratory
2. B.
  Parasitology laboratory
3. C.
  Bacteriology laboratory
4. D.
  Clinical biochemistry laboratory
Answer and explanation
Q97 · Community Health Nursing · Assisting individuals and families to promote and maintain their health
Which of the following is/are characteristics of community health nursing?
1. A.
  Population orientation
2. B.
  Industrialisation and urbanisation
3. C.
  Pollution - noise and radiation
4. D.
  Public behaviour
Answer and explanation
Q98 · Nursing Foundations · Equipment & linen
Which of the following types of stretchers can be folded from the middle?
1. A.
  Pole and canvas stretcher
2. B.
  Utile stretcher
3. C.
  Scoop (orthopaedic) stretcher
4. D.
  Improvised stretcher
Answer and explanation
Q99 · Applied Physiology · Digestive system
The process in which digested food can move into the blood vessels of the intestinal wall is called _________. ?
1. A.
  assimilation
2. B.
  egestion
3. C.
  digestion
4. D.
  absorption
Answer and explanation
Q100 · Applied Anatomy · Digestive System
A muscular sphincter (gastro-oesophageal) regulates the opening of the oesophagus into:
1. A.
  the pancreas
2. B.
  the stomach
3. C.
  the large intestine
4. D.
  the liver
Answer and explanation

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