UP NHM CHO, 7 September 2022 (Shift 1) question paper

CHO (Community Health Officer) · 2022 · 100 questions · 150 minutes · 0.3333 mark deducted per wrong answer

Medical & Surgical Nursing 12
Community Health Nursing 10
Applied Nutrition & Dietetics 8
General Knowledge 7
Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) 7
Applied Anatomy 7
Nursing Foundations 7
Obstetrics & Gynaecology 7
Nursing Management & Leadership 5
Reasoning 5
Mental Health Nursing 5
Applied Physiology 4
Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) 4
Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics 4
Pharmacology 3
Pathology & Genetics 3
Biochemistry & Nutrition 1
Applied Microbiology & Infection control 1

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Q1 · Applied Physiology · Musculoskeletal system
An 18-year-old boy came in injured from a fall from a bicycle. The doctor diagnosed an injury to a muscle or tendon. What is the actual medical term for this?
1. A.
  Sprain
2. B.
  Strain
3. C.
  Laceration
4. D.
  Avulsion
Answer and explanation
Q2 · General Knowledge · National Current Affairs
An integrated mobile application developed to serve various passenger requirements, including apply and renewal of travel concession ID card is known as _______.
1. A.
  Centre for Railway Information System (CRIS)
2. B.
  Rail Sahyogi
3. C.
  Rail Saarthi
4. D.
  Unreserved Ticketing System (UTS) on Mobile
Answer and explanation
Q3 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management Basics Applied to Nursing
A sense of belongingness and spirit of working together to achieve objective effectively refers to as
1. A.
  centralisation
2. B.
  esprit de corps
3. C.
  unity of direction
4. D.
  unity of command
Answer and explanation
Q4 · Reasoning · Arrangements & Puzzles
Jai, Ramesh, Nandu, Vinod, Sofia and Geeta are six friends of different heights.
1. Sofia is taller than Nandu but shorter than Geeta.
2. Nandu is taller than Vinod and Jai.
3. Jai is taller than Ramesh.
4. Vinod is not the shortest. Who is the shortest among them?
1. A.
  Jai
2. B.
  Geeta
3. C.
  Nandu
4. D.
  Ramesh
Answer and explanation
Q5 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
The skin barrier applied on a stoma primarily contains:
1. A.
  zinc oxide
2. B.
  sulphur dioxide
3. C.
  calcium phosphate
4. D.
  glycerine
Answer and explanation
Q6 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
Nurse Rita is assisting in the removal of a chest tube. Which of the following instructions should she give to the patient?
1. A.
  Coughing
2. B.
  Exhaling deeply
3. C.
  Holding breath
4. D.
  Inhaling deeply
Answer and explanation
Q7 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Modern concepts of child- care
Common stresses in children during hospitalization include all of the following EXCEPT:
1. A.
  Tantrums
2. B.
  Physical injury and pain
3. C.
  Loss of control
4. D.
  Separation anxiety
Answer and explanation
Q8 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Proteins
During the process of cell translation, which strand moves along the ribosome and creates a new protein?
1. A.
  rRNA
2. B.
  dsRNA
3. C.
  mRNA
4. D.
  tRNA
Answer and explanation
Q9 · Applied Anatomy · Sensory Organs
Where are the fibroblasts found in the skin?
1. A.
  Subcutaneous tissue
2. B.
  Hypodermis
3. C.
  Epidermis
4. D.
  Dermis
Answer and explanation
Q10 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
A large for date, term baby is born by assisted delivery. The baby has a lack of spontaneous movement, and weak deep tendon reflexes. There is an absent response to the pain stimuli in the lower limbs. Which of the following conditions causes these manifestations in the newborn?
1. A.
  Phrenic nerve injury
2. B.
  Cephalhaematoma
3. C.
  Spinal cord injury
4. D.
  Facial nerve injury
Answer and explanation
Q11 · Community Health Nursing · Communication management and Health Education
Which of the following is a group approach in health communication?
1. A.
  Home visit
2. B.
  Panel discussion
3. C.
  Poster
4. D.
  Folk methods
Answer and explanation
Q12 · Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) · Introduction to computer applications
________, ________ and ________ are used in MS-Word 2019 to move to the next cell, previous cell, and the first cell in a table row, respectively.
1. A.
  Ctrl + Tab, Alt + Tab, Ctrl + Alt + Home
2. B.
  Shift + Tab, Ctrl + Tab, Shift + Alt + Home
3. C.
  Shift + Tab, Tab, Ctrl + Home
4. D.
  Tab, Shift + Tab, Alt + Home
Answer and explanation
Q13 · Community Health Nursing · Environmental Science, Environmental Health, and Sanitation
Sewage does not contain ______.
1. A.
  Human excreta
2. B.
  Wastewater from bathrooms
3. C.
  Domestic kitchen wastewater
4. D.
  Solid waste from industries
Answer and explanation
Q14 · Pharmacology · Antimicrobial Drugs
Which of the following is the drug of choice for prophylaxis against diphtheria?
1. A.
  Amoxycillin
2. B.
  Erythromycin
3. C.
  Ciprofloxacin
4. D.
  Cotrimoxazole
Answer and explanation
Q15 · Community Health Nursing · Surface Infections
Which of the following is not included in the 'SAFE strategy' for trachoma?
1. A.
  Environmental improvement
2. B.
  Face washing
3. C.
  Screening
4. D.
  Antibiotics
Answer and explanation
Q16 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Urinary Tract Function
Which of the following is NOT a cause of anaemia in Chronic Kidney Disease?
1. A.
  Reduced erythropoietin production
2. B.
  Iron deficiency
3. C.
  Reduced levels of parathyroid hormone
4. D.
  Folate deficiency
Answer and explanation
Q17 · Reasoning · Blood Relations
Reena introduces a woman as the sister of her uncle's brother. How is that woman related to Reena?
1. A.
  Aunt
2. B.
  Cousin
3. C.
  Sister
4. D.
  Mother
Answer and explanation
Q18 · Reasoning · Coding-Decoding
In a certain code language, AUTHOR is written as YDDOGC. How will WRITER be written in the same language?
1. A.
  CQCGCO
2. B.
  CQCGOC
3. C.
  CGOCQC
4. D.
  COGCQC
Answer and explanation
Q19 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Central Nervous System
Which of the following is an important aspect regarding the ability of the primary caregiver to provide care for a child with mental retardation?
1. A.
  The primary caregiver has realistic expectations of the child's behavior
2. B.
  The primary caregiver finds that the child can communicate his needs
3. C.
  The primary caregiver finds that the child can meet his own care needs
4. D.
  The primary caregiver is anxious about the child's care
Answer and explanation
Q20 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management Process
Following are the three principal elements of cost, EXCEPT:
1. A.
  labour cost
2. B.
  overhead cost
3. C.
  material cost
4. D.
  marginal cost
Answer and explanation
Q21 · Applied Anatomy · Respiratory System
How many tracheal cartilages are there in the human body?
1. A.
  16-19
2. B.
  15-18
3. C.
  16-20
4. D.
  15-20
Answer and explanation
Q22 · Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics · Number System
1. A.
  10.9
2. B.
  27.6
3. C.
  18.2
4. D.
  19.8
Answer and explanation
Q23 · General Knowledge · Indian history
By what name was the officer in charge of the royal factories under the Mughal Empire known?
1. A.
  Mir Saman
2. B.
  Muhtasib
3. C.
  Qazi
4. D.
  Mir Bakhshi
Answer and explanation
Q24 · Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) · Introduction to computer applications
Which of the following memory chips stores the bootstrap loader program, which is widely used to start computer software for operation when the power is turned on?
1. A.
  ROM
2. B.
  DRAM
3. C.
  POST
4. D.
  SRAM
Answer and explanation
Q25 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
Recommended dose of adrenaline (epinephrine) during neonatal resuscitation is?
1. A.
  1 mg/kg body weight (1 ml in 1:1,000 dilution)
2. B.
  0.1 mg/kg body weight (0.1 ml in 1:10,000)
3. C.
  0.01 mg/kg body weight (0.1 ml in 1:10,000)
4. D.
  0.5 mg/kg body weight (0.1 ml in 1:1,000)
Answer and explanation
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Q26 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management Process
The process of job design that enables the organization to achieve its goals while motivating and rewarding the employee is called ________.
1. A.
  Job specification
2. B.
  Job design
3. C.
  Job identification
4. D.
  Job description
Answer and explanation
Q27 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Vitamins
Which of the following food sources is a good source of Vitamin K?
1. A.
  Fish oil
2. B.
  Eggs
3. C.
  Dark, green leafy vegetables
4. D.
  Milk
Answer and explanation
Q28 · Nursing Foundations · Communication & Nurse-Patient Relationship
Which of the following options accurately describes the purpose of communication in nursing?
1. A.
  To provide information to others
2. B.
  To influence the behavior of others for a successful outcome of nursing intervention
3. C.
  To obtain information from the sender for the purpose of understanding
4. D.
  To give and receive information
Answer and explanation
Q29 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
Which is the commonest cause of Amnestic syndrome?
1. A.
  Vitamin deficiency
2. B.
  Alzheimer's Dementia
3. C.
  Concussion
4. D.
  Hypoxia
Answer and explanation
Q30 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Urinary Tract Function
All of the following are indications for ureterostomy EXCEPT:
1. A.
  megacolon
2. B.
  spinal cord injury
3. C.
  spina bifida
4. D.
  bladder cancer
Answer and explanation
Q31 · Applied Physiology · Endocrine system
The concentration of which electrolyte is directly regulated by aldosterone?
1. A.
  Calcium
2. B.
  Iron
3. C.
  Sodium
4. D.
  Magnesium
Answer and explanation
Q32 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Miscellaneous
The care organised for and provided to all women in a manner that maintains their dignity, privacy and confidentiality, ensures freedom from harm and mistreatment, and enables informed choice and continuous support during labour and childbirth is referred to as:
1. A.
  respectful maternity care
2. B.
  dignified maternity care
3. C.
  continuous maternity care
4. D.
  safe maternity care
Answer and explanation
Q33 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Cookery Rules and Preservation of Nutrients
The all-inclusive Act governing food standards in India is:
1. A.
  Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954
2. B.
  Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
3. C.
  Milk and Milk Products Act, 1992
4. D.
  Food Preparation, Storage and Packaging Act, 2016
Answer and explanation
Q34 · Applied Anatomy · Reproductive System
Name the structure formed from the union of the ampulla of the ductus deferens and the duct of the seminal vesicle
1. A.
  Ejaculatory duct
2. B.
  Urethra
3. C.
  Prostate gland
4. D.
  Spermatic cord
Answer and explanation
Q35 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Cookery Rules and Preservation of Nutrients
Among the following, identify the food standards for international markets.
1. A.
  Codex Alimentarius
2. B.
  PFA standards
3. C.
  Bureau of Indian Standards
4. D.
  AGMARK standards
Answer and explanation
Q36 · Community Health Nursing · Assisting individuals and families to promote and maintain their health
The introduction of the services of an ASHA worker is an example of which of the following?
1. A.
  Inter-sectoral coordination
2. B.
  Community participation
3. C.
  Equitable distribution
4. D.
  Appropriate technology
Answer and explanation
Q37 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
Massive transfusion is defined as the replacement of a patient's total blood volume in a 24-hour period. This is clinically approximated as the transfusion of how many units of packed red blood cells (PRBCs) within 24 hours for an adult?
1. A.
  3 units
2. B.
  5 units
3. C.
  10 units
4. D.
  20 units
Answer and explanation
Q38 · Mental Health Nursing · Treatment modalities and therapies used in mental disorders
A form of behaviour therapy that may be used to enhance desired behaviour in mentally challenged clients would be:
1. A.
  strict discipline
2. B.
  dispelling false beliefs
3. C.
  enhancing social interaction
4. D.
  benign punishment
Answer and explanation
Q39 · Community Health Nursing · Epidemiology – Epidemiological Approaches and Processes
The incomes of α and β are in the ratio 9 : 4 and their expenditures are in the ratio 7 : 3. If each saves ₹4,500, what is the expenditure of β?
1. A.
  ₹85,600
2. B.
  ₹57,600
3. C.
  ₹67,500
4. D.
  ₹75,600
Answer and explanation
Q40 · Nursing Foundations · Health care delivery system
The nursing care delivery model, in which staff members are assigned to complete specific tasks for a group of patients, is called ________.
1. A.
  Alternative nursing
2. B.
  Team nursing
3. C.
  Functional nursing
4. D.
  Primary nursing
Answer and explanation
Q41 · Reasoning · Series
From the given options, choose the letter-group that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. TYC, GKN, QTV, ?
1. A.
  ACB
2. B.
  XZB
3. C.
  XZA
4. D.
  ADF
Answer and explanation
Q42 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
The modifiable risk factor associated with coronary artery disease is
1. A.
  obesity
2. B.
  age
3. C.
  gender
4. D.
  heredity
Answer and explanation
Q43 · Nursing Foundations · Comfort, Rest & Sleep & Pain
A nurse is planning to demonstrate stretching exercises to a patient. What is the best time to demonstrate these exercises?
1. A.
  When the patient is ready to express his current stressors
2. B.
  Immediately after lunch
3. C.
  When there are visitors in the patient's room
4. D.
  When the patient states that he is pain free
Answer and explanation
Q44 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Carbohydrates
How many kilojoules are there in one kilocalorie?
1. A.
  3.184 KJ
2. B.
  4.184 KJ
3. C.
  3.146 KJ
4. D.
  4.146 KJ
Answer and explanation
Q45 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Hospital-Acquired Infections
A patient is admitted to the surgical ward after abdominal surgery. He has an indwelling urinary catheter connected to a drainage bag. After 3 days of admission, the nurse noticed that the patient's urine is cloudy and his temperature is 102° F. The nurse suspects that the patient may have a nosocomial infection. Which of the following indicates the meaning of nosocomial infection?
1. A.
  Infection from contaminated water
2. B.
  Infection acquired during a hospital stay
3. C.
  Infection from polluted air
4. D.
  Infection acquired in the home environment
Answer and explanation
Q46 · Community Health Nursing · Surface Infections
Which of the following diagnostic tests should be performed by a mid-level health provider at the sub-centre?
1. A.
  Platelet count
2. B.
  Haemoglobin
3. C.
  Blood grouping
4. D.
  Total Leukocyte Count
Answer and explanation
Q47 · Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics · Profit & loss
A's income is 25% more than B's income. By what percentage is B's income less than A's income?
1. A.
  0.18
2. B.
  0.15
3. C.
  0.2
4. D.
  0.16
Answer and explanation
Q48 · Community Health Nursing · Environmental Science, Environmental Health, and Sanitation
As of Aug 2021, the fisher folks in Maharashtra have alleged that oil from __________, which melt and spread out when exposed to the sun, is hampering the reproduction of commercially important fish that can be caught in the intertidal areas on the coast
1. A.
  tarballs
2. B.
  jack-tar
3. C.
  goff-nuts
4. D.
  tarbagan
Answer and explanation
Q49 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Miscellaneous
All of the following interventions can be implemented to manage pain in children EXCEPT:
1. A.
  providing diversional activities
2. B.
  making use of comfort devices
3. C.
  administering a heavy dose of anti-anxiety drugs
4. D.
  assessing pain using pain scales
Answer and explanation
Q50 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
Which of the following is NOT part of the assessment of a newborn's circulatory status?
1. A.
  Check for weak and rapid pulse rate
2. B.
  Check for cold and clammy extremities
3. C.
  Check capillary refill time
4. D.
  Arouse
Answer and explanation
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Q51 · Mental Health Nursing · Personality and Sexual Disorders
Which of the following is a characteristic of dependent personality disorder?
1. A.
  Shows restraint in illicit sexual relationships
2. B.
  Shows arrogant behavior or attitude
3. C.
  Shows rigidity and stubbornness
4. D.
  Has a pervasive and excessive need to be taken care of
Answer and explanation
Q52 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Organisational Behaviour & Human Relations
What is the ability to influence others to behave according to one's wishes called?
1. A.
  Status
2. B.
  Contribution
3. C.
  Dedication
4. D.
  Power
Answer and explanation
Q53 · General Knowledge · Books, authors & institutions
Where is the headquarters of the National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCCD) located?
1. A.
  Mumbai
2. B.
  Kolkata
3. C.
  Lucknow
4. D.
  Delhi
Answer and explanation
Q54 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Common Medical Procedures
A baby weighs 2 kg at birth. How much fluid does the baby need on the first and third day, respectively?
1. A.
  40 ml/kg/day and 50 ml/kg/day
2. B.
  80 ml/kg/day and 120 ml/kg/day
3. C.
  50 ml/kg/day and 70 ml/kg/day
4. D.
  60 ml/kg/day and 100 ml/kg/day
Answer and explanation
Q55 · Pathology & Genetics · Genetics
What is Duchenne muscular dystrophy?
1. A.
  Acquired disorder
2. B.
  Autosomal recessive disorder
3. C.
  Autosomal dominant disorder
4. D.
  X-linked recessive disorder
Answer and explanation
Q56 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Integumentary Function
When rescuing a victim with a burn wound, which of the following is the important priority area you need to inspect?
1. A.
  Responsiveness
2. B.
  Type of burn
3. C.
  Vital signs
4. D.
  Airway
Answer and explanation
Q57 · Applied Physiology · Reproductive system
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of Kegel exercises?
1. A.
  These exercises are beneficial in reducing urinary incontinence.
2. B.
  These exercises help in strengthening the pelvic floor muscles.
3. C.
  These exercises help in reducing belly fat.
4. D.
  They can be practiced anywhere, anytime.
Answer and explanation
Q58 · Mental Health Nursing · Neurotic, stress related and somatisation disorders
Ms. X came to the OPD complaining about numbness that begins at the wrist and is experienced evenly across the hand and all fingers. All her medical investigation reports are normal and an underlying pathology is unable to be found. What will be the most probable diagnosis for her?
1. A.
  Glove anaesthesia
2. B.
  Glove paralysis
3. C.
  La belle indifference
4. D.
  Munchausen by proxy
Answer and explanation
Q59 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Medical and Surgical Illness Complicating Pregnancy
Which of the following maternal haemoglobinopathies causes non-immune foetal hydrops?
1. A.
  β-Thalassemia minor
2. B.
  α-Thalassemia minor
3. C.
  β-Thalassemia major
4. D.
  α-Thalassemia major
Answer and explanation
Q60 · Community Health Nursing · Environmental Science, Environmental Health, and Sanitation
The establishment of a green belt is an attempt to control air pollution by ______.
1. A.
  Monitoring
2. B.
  Replacement
3. C.
  Dilution/Penetration
4. D.
  Containment
Answer and explanation
Q61 · Applied Anatomy · Introduction to Anatomical terms & Organization of Human Body
Which of the following anatomical directions indicates that the patella (kneecap) is located on the anterior part of the leg?
1. A.
  Abaxial
2. B.
  Distal
3. C.
  Proximal
4. D.
  Ventral
Answer and explanation
Q62 · General Knowledge · Miscellaneous
Which of the following therapies is an Ayurvedic treatment?
1. A.
  Fire therapy
2. B.
  Hydrotherapy
3. C.
  Regimental therapy
4. D.
  Shodhana therapy
Answer and explanation
Q63 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Complicated Pregnancy
An unregistered primipara woman with a history of no ANC and immunisation, has delivered a male baby in the labour room. She was tested to be Rh-negative, while her partner was Rh-positive. What action will you take as a midwife?
1. A.
  Administer to the mother 300 μg anti D-gamma globulin intramuscularly within 72 hours of delivery
2. B.
  Administer to the mother 150 μg anti D-gamma globulin intramuscularly within 72 hours of delivery
3. C.
  No need to administer anti D-gamma globulin to the mother
4. D.
  Administer to the mother 50 μg anti D-gamma globulin intramuscularly within 72 hours of delivery
Answer and explanation
Q64 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Organisational Behaviour & Human Relations
The leadership style in which the leaders motivate and inspires the subordinates to work beyond their capacities and expectations is called:
1. A.
  Transformational leadership
2. B.
  Transactional leadership
3. C.
  Directive leadership
4. D.
  Laissez faire leadership
Answer and explanation
Q65 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Urinary Tract Function
Which of the following is an early manifestation of polycystic kidney disease?
1. A.
  Polyuria
2. B.
  Hypotension
3. C.
  Haematuria
4. D.
  Stress incontinence
Answer and explanation
Q66 · Pharmacology · Cardiovascular Drugs
Atrioventricular block (AV block) can be caused by all of the following drugs EXCEPT:
1. A.
  Atropine
2. B.
  Digitalis
3. C.
  Calcium channel blockers
4. D.
  Beta blockers
Answer and explanation
Q67 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Musculoskeletal Function
Identify the correct name of the binder shown in the picture.
1. A.
  Abdominal binder
2. B.
  Chest binder
3. C.
  Skin binder
4. D.
  Breast binder
Answer and explanation
Q68 · Mental Health Nursing · Therapeutic Communication and Nurse- Patient Relationship
In an in-patient psychiatric unit, the nurse helps the patient practice various techniques of assertive communication and gives positive feedback for attempting to improve passive-aggressive interactions. This interaction would occur in which phase of the nurse-patient relationship?
1. A.
  Pre-interaction phase
2. B.
  Working phase
3. C.
  Termination phase
4. D.
  Introductory phase
Answer and explanation
Q69 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Therapeutic Diet
In case of diarrhea, which of the following therapeutic diets is preferred?
1. A.
  Full liquid diet
2. B.
  Soft diet
3. C.
  Light diet
4. D.
  Clear liquid diet
Answer and explanation
Q70 · General Knowledge · Economy and Business Current Affairs
The costs that are incurred and CANNOT be changed in the period of time under consideration will be known as ________.
1. A.
  total costs
2. B.
  fixed costs
3. C.
  average cost
4. D.
  marginal costs
Answer and explanation
Q71 · Applied Anatomy · Respiratory System
In which of the following does the trachea divide at the point of the carina into the right and left primary bronchi?
1. A.
  2nd thoracic vertebra
2. B.
  3rd thoracic vertebra
3. C.
  4th thoracic vertebra
4. D.
  5th thoracic vertebra
Answer and explanation
Q72 · Pathology & Genetics · Systemic Pathology
Cobblestone ulcerations in the bowel are seen in which of the following diseases?
1. A.
  Crohn's disease
2. B.
  Intestinal obstruction
3. C.
  Malabsorption syndrome
4. D.
  Ulcerative colitis
Answer and explanation
Q73 · Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) · Introduction to computer applications
Which of the following is NOT a part of the Central Processing Unit (CPU)?
1. A.
  Control Unit
2. B.
  Arithmetic Logic Unit
3. C.
  Register
4. D.
  Power Supply Unit
Answer and explanation
Q74 · Nursing Foundations · Communication & Nurse-Patient Relationship
Which of the following steps is likely to be involved in the communication process?
1. A.
  Decoding and feedback
2. B.
  Evaluation
3. C.
  Information source and encoding
4. D.
  Medium
Answer and explanation
Q75 · Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics · Miscellaneous
What should be added to each of the numbers 2, 4, and 7 so that the resulting numbers are in continued proportion?
1. A.
  1
2. B.
  3
3. C.
  2
4. D.
  4
Answer and explanation
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Q76 · Mental Health Nursing · Neurotic, stress related and somatisation disorders
An OCD client on her way to the clinic wonders "Did I remember to turn off the stove?" What sub-type of OCD must she be suffering from?
1. A.
  Rumination
2. B.
  Checking
3. C.
  Organisation
4. D.
  Contamination
Answer and explanation
Q77 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management
The nurse inspecting the surgical wound notices exudate that is semi-clear pink with red streaks. She understands that this inflammatory exudate is:
1. A.
  fibrinous
2. B.
  serous
3. C.
  haemorrhagic
4. D.
  serosanguineous
Answer and explanation
Q78 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Cookery Rules and Preservation of Nutrients
A food article can be considered adulterated in all of the following cases EXCEPT ______.
1. A.
  When it contains any rotten, putrid or decomposed substance which is unfit for consumption.
2. B.
  When it contains colouring matter in the prescribed amount.
3. C.
  When any inferior or cheaper substance has been added to it
4. D.
  When any prohibited or permitted preservative is added in excess of the prescribed limit.
Answer and explanation
Q79 · Community Health Nursing · Disaster Management
Which of the following is a program of long term development activities to strengthen the overall capacity and capability of a country to manage efficiently in all types of emergencies?
1. A.
  National Disaster Management Authority
2. B.
  Disaster Preparedness
3. C.
  Disaster Mitigation
4. D.
  Disaster Management Act
Answer and explanation
Q80 · Applied Physiology · Respiratory system
Forced breathing is also called ______.
1. A.
  Hypocapnia
2. B.
  Hyperpnea
3. C.
  Hypercapnia
4. D.
  Eupnea
Answer and explanation
Q81 · 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
Q82 · 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
Q83 · Community Health Nursing · Epidemiology – Epidemiological Approaches and Processes
Prevention and control of locally endemic diseases is the key function of:
1. A.
  male health assistants
2. B.
  female health workers
3. C.
  female health assistants
4. D.
  male health workers
Answer and explanation
Q84 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Medical and Surgical Illness Complicating Pregnancy
Foetal infection of a pregnant woman with syphilis can be diagnosed by:
1. A.
  ELISA
2. B.
  Western blot
3. C.
  Coomb's test
4. D.
  Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test
Answer and explanation
Q85 · Nursing Foundations · Communication & Nurse-Patient Relationship
The medium of giving information in a communication process is known as:
1. A.
  channel
2. B.
  sender
3. C.
  message
4. D.
  feed back
Answer and explanation
Q86 · Reasoning · Coding-Decoding
If '+' means '-', '÷' means '×', '×' means '+' and '-' means '÷', then what will be the value of the following expression? 49 - 7 + 7 × 49 ÷ 7
1. A.
  -91
2. B.
  91
3. C.
  -191
4. D.
  343
Answer and explanation
Q87 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
An elderly man, aged 79, was admitted to the Emergency Department with an acute urinary tract infection, on examination, patient has a high fever, agitated, clouding of consciousness, and sleep-wake cycle disturbance. What is the diagnosis?
1. A.
  Picks disease
2. B.
  Amnesia
3. C.
  Delirium
4. D.
  Dementia
Answer and explanation
Q88 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Vitamins
Which of the following plant resources are rich in Vitamin A?
1. A.
  Ginger, pulses, kidney beans, spinach
2. B.
  Mango, papaya, squash, carrot
3. C.
  Turmeric, pulses, soybean, spinach
4. D.
  Apple, pulses, squash, ginger
Answer and explanation
Q89 · Applied Anatomy · Nervous System
Which of the following nerves enters the orbicularis oculi muscle of the eye?
1. A.
  Abducens
2. B.
  Facial nerve
3. C.
  Trochlear
4. D.
  Oculomotor
Answer and explanation
Q90 · General Knowledge · Indian history
Under which of the following acts was the Federal Court of India established?
1. A.
  Government of India Act, 1935
2. B.
  Government of India Act, 1833
3. C.
  Government of India Act, 1858
4. D.
  Government of India Act, 1919
Answer and explanation
Q91 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Normal Growth and its Disorders
As part of a developmental assessment, in determining the head circumference, a nurse should be aware of all of the following facts EXCEPT ______.
1. A.
  All previously diagnosed microcephaly can be reversed with specific interventions
2. B.
  Serial head circumference measurements of the child will enable testing for potential cognitive or induction delays
3. C.
  Microcephaly is a head circumference >2 SD below the mean based on standard growth charts
4. D.
  It is a quick, simple, easy and reliable method for determining brain growth
Answer and explanation
Q92 · General Knowledge · National Current Affairs
In which year was the 'Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme' launched?
1. A.
  2002
2. B.
  2007
3. C.
  1999
4. D.
  2003
Answer and explanation
Q93 · Nursing Foundations · Communication & Nurse-Patient Relationship
What is the type of communication that cleverly influences emotions, attitudes, and beliefs called?
1. A.
  horizontal communication
2. B.
  vertical communication
3. C.
  verbal communication
4. D.
  persuasion communication
Answer and explanation
Q94 · Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) · Introduction to computer applications
A system software that controls and coordinates the use of hardware among the different application software and users is known as ________.
1. A.
  BIOS
2. B.
  Operating System
3. C.
  Utilities
4. D.
  Device Driver
Answer and explanation
Q95 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Antenatal Care, Preconceptional Counseling and Care
What is the recommended daily requirement of folic acid for a pregnant woman?
1. A.
  200 mcg/day
2. B.
  120 mcg/day
3. C.
  300 mcg/day
4. D.
  500 mcg/day
Answer and explanation
Q96 · Pathology & Genetics · Genetics
When blood samples are collected to study inheritance patterns within families whose members have been diagnosed with schizophrenia, it is called ______.
1. A.
  Psycho-somatic analysis
2. B.
  Genetic linkage analysis
3. C.
  Genetic blood work
4. D.
  Hemo-predisposition analysis
Answer and explanation
Q97 · Applied Anatomy · Respiratory System
What type of mucous membrane is found in the oropharynx and larynx?
1. A.
  Cuboidal columnar epithelium
2. B.
  Stratified squamous epithelium
3. C.
  Simple squamous epithelium
4. D.
  Ciliated columnar epithelium
Answer and explanation
Q98 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Nutritional Assessment and Nutrition Education
Which of the following is NOT true about nutritional screening?
1. A.
  Nutritional screening can be done only by a dietician.
2. B.
  It helps in identification of the patient in need for specific nutritional support.
3. C.
  It helps in assessing the need for immediate nutritional assessment.
4. D.
  It aids in early recognition of patients at risk for nutritional deficiencies.
Answer and explanation
Q99 · Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics · Miscellaneous
A boiler tank has 3 pipes, of which 2 are inlet pipes and 1 is for outlet. The inlet pipes can fill the tank in 20 and 30 minutes respectively. The outlet pipe can empty the tank in 60 minutes. If the outlet pipe is turned on for the initial 10 minutes along with both inlet pipes, and then turned off, how long will it take to fill the tank completely, assuming the tank was initially empty?
1. A.
  13 minutes
2. B.
  14 minutes
3. C.
  11 minutes
4. D.
  12 minutes
Answer and explanation
Q100 · Nursing Foundations · Communication & Nurse-Patient Relationship
Which of the following strategies is effective in reducing physiological barriers in interpersonal relationship (IPR)?
1. A.
  Ensuring that the sender and receiver are free from fear, anxiety and confusion
2. B.
  Ensuring that the cultural differences and values are considered before initiating communication
3. C.
  Ensuring intactness of patients' sensory perception before initiating communication
4. D.
  Ensuring adequate temperature and lighting before initiating communication
Answer and explanation

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