DSSSB Public Health Nurse 2015 question paper

DSSSB Nursing Officer · 2015 · 100 questions · 120 minutes · 0.25 mark deducted per wrong answer

Nursing Foundations 16
Medical & Surgical Nursing 11
Community Health Nursing 10
Obstetrics & Gynaecology 10
Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) 9
Mental Health Nursing 6
Applied Physiology 6
Nursing Management & Leadership 6
Applied Anatomy 5
Pharmacology 5
Applied Psychology 5
Nursing Education 5
Applied Nutrition & Dietetics 2
Applied Microbiology & Infection control 2
Biochemistry & Nutrition 1
Nursing Research & Statistics 1

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Q1 · Applied Anatomy · Sensory Organs
Blind spot is known as?
1. A.
  Macula lutea
2. B.
  Optic disc
3. C.
  Fovea centralis
4. D.
  None of the above
Answer and explanation
Q2 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
A client connected to the cardiac monitor shows an ECG waveform with a saw-tooth appearance which indicates?
1. A.
  Atrial flutter
2. B.
  Atrial fibrillation
3. C.
  Ventricular tachycardia
4. D.
  Ventricular fibrillation
Answer and explanation
Q3 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Other Acute Problems
Kernig's sign is associated with?
1. A.
  Meningitis
2. B.
  Spinal cord injury
3. C.
  Cerebral aneurysm
4. D.
  Seizures
Answer and explanation
Q4 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Miscellaneous
An inborn error of metabolism that causes premature destruction of RBC is?
1. A.
  G6PD
2. B.
  Homocystinuria
3. C.
  Finger movement
4. D.
  Skin integrity
Answer and explanation
Q5 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Tools and Methods of Data Collection
Questionnaire is a?
1. A.
  Research method
2. B.
  Measurement technique
3. C.
  Tool for data collection
4. D.
  Data analysis
Answer and explanation
Q6 · Nursing Foundations · Nursing Care & Specific Procedures
Which of the following is not a physician-prescribed intervention?
1. A.
  Performing wound care
2. B.
  Ordering diagnostic test
3. C.
  Elevating edematous limbs
4. D.
  Drug administration
Answer and explanation
Q7 · Applied Anatomy · Nervous System
In the spinal cord, the myelin sheath is formed by?
1. A.
  Schwann cells
2. B.
  Oligodendrocytes
3. C.
  Osteocytes
4. D.
  Microglia
Answer and explanation
Q8 · Community Health Nursing · National Health Programs
The Government of India announced the first National Health Policy in the year?
1. A.
  1951
2. B.
  1983
3. C.
  1977
4. D.
  1991
Answer and explanation
Q9 · Nursing Foundations · Vital Signs
How long will you instruct the student to wait before checking the oral temperature if the client has just consumed hot or cold food or smoked?
1. A.
  5 minutes
2. B.
  10 minutes
3. C.
  20 minutes
4. D.
  30 minutes
Answer and explanation
Q10 · Pharmacology · Drug Affecting Blood & Blood Formation
Before cholecystectomy, the physician orders vitamin K. The nurse understands that this is administered because it is used in the formation of?
1. A.
  Bilirubin
2. B.
  Prothrombin
3. C.
  Thromboplastin
4. D.
  Cholecystokinin
Answer and explanation
Q11 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Normal Labor
Sudden gush of blood or lengthening of the umbilical cord after the delivery of the infant indicates?
1. A.
  Placenta accreta
2. B.
  Retained placenta
3. C.
  Abruptio placenta
4. D.
  Placental separation
Answer and explanation
Q12 · Community Health Nursing · Family planning
A primary health center covers a population in a tribal area of?
1. A.
  30000
2. B.
  300000
3. C.
  20000
4. D.
  5000
Answer and explanation
Q13 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Orthopedic disorders
The 12-year-old boy has fractured his arm. After the injury is casted, the nurse has to perform all of the following assessments, except?
1. A.
  Capillary refill
2. B.
  Radial ulnar pulse
3. C.
  Finger movement
4. D.
  Skin integrity
Answer and explanation
Q14 · Mental Health Nursing · Treatment modalities and therapies used in mental disorders
The client on haloperidol has pill-rolling tremors and muscle rigidity. He is likely manifesting?
1. A.
  Tardive dyskinesia
2. B.
  Pseudo parkinsonism
3. C.
  Akinesia
4. D.
  Dystonia
Answer and explanation
Q15 · Nursing Foundations · Nursing Theories
Which of the following is included in Orem's theory?
1. A.
  Maintenance of a sufficient intake of air
2. B.
  Self Care
3. C.
  Love and belongingness
4. D.
  Physical need
Answer and explanation
Q16 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Otolaryngology
How should you instruct the student nurse to modify the examination for a 7-year-old child?
1. A.
  Ask the parents to leave the room before the examination
2. B.
  Demonstrate the equipment before using it
3. C.
  Allow the child to help with the examination
4. D.
  Perform invasive procedures
Answer and explanation
Q17 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Other Acute Problems
When evaluating fluid loss in a burned client, the nurse understands that the relationship between surface area and fluid loss is?
1. A.
  Equal
2. B.
  Unrelated
3. C.
  Inversely related
4. D.
  Directly proportional
Answer and explanation
Q18 · Mental Health Nursing · Schizophrenia
In schizophrenia, the term anhedonia refers to?
1. A.
  An inability to enjoy food
2. B.
  An inability to express empathy
3. C.
  An inability to react to enjoyable or pleasurable events
4. D.
  An inability to react appropriately to social cues
Answer and explanation
Q19 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Fundamentals of Reproduction
Fertilization occurs in which area?
1. A.
  Ovary
2. B.
  Ampulla of fallopian tube
3. C.
  Uterus
4. D.
  Vagina
Answer and explanation
Q20 · Community Health Nursing · Leadership, Supervision and Monitoring
The peripheral worker of the ICDS scheme is?
1. A.
  Trained dais
2. B.
  Anganwadi worker
3. C.
  Health guide
4. D.
  Health assistant female
Answer and explanation
Q21 · Community Health Nursing · Epidemiology – Epidemiological Approaches and Processes
In the occurrence of SARS and other pandemics, which of the following is the most important role of a nurse in epidemiology?
1. A.
  Health promotion
2. B.
  Disease prevention
3. C.
  Surveillance
4. D.
  Case finding
Answer and explanation
Q22 · Applied Anatomy · Sensory Organs
It is the transparent membrane that focuses the light that enters the eyes to the retina?
1. A.
  Lens
2. B.
  Sclera
3. C.
  Cornea
4. D.
  Pupils
Answer and explanation
Q23 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
Which explanation is accurate regarding intussusception?
1. A.
  Kinking of bowel into itself
2. B.
  Band of connective tissue compressing the bowel
3. C.
  Telescoping of proximal loop to distal loop
4. D.
  Protrusion of an organ through wall that contains it
Answer and explanation
Q24 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Placenta and Fetal Membranes
Substance that crosses the placental barrier is?
1. A.
  IgG
2. B.
  IgA
3. C.
  IgM
4. D.
  IgE
Answer and explanation
Q25 · Nursing Foundations · Health Assessment
If the first method of data collection is to conduct an interview, what is the second method?
1. A.
  Evaluation
2. B.
  Laboratory work
3. C.
  Performance of a physical examination
4. D.
  Diagnostic tests
Answer and explanation
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Q26 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Contracted Pelvis
Which of the following is a heart-shaped pelvis?
1. A.
  Anthropoid
2. B.
  Platypelloid
3. C.
  Android
4. D.
  Gynecoid
Answer and explanation
Q27 · Applied Psychology · Cognitive Process
Learning that primarily involves the use of motor organs is known as:
1. A.
  Sensory learning
2. B.
  Motor learning
3. C.
  Verbal learning
4. D.
  Sensory-motor learning
Answer and explanation
Q28 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
All are motor nerves, except?
1. A.
  Accessory
2. B.
  Abducent
3. C.
  Trochlear
4. D.
  Trigeminal
Answer and explanation
Q29 · Applied Physiology · Respiratory system
Isotonic exercises such as walking are intended to?
1. A.
  Increase muscle tone
2. B.
  Increase endurance
3. C.
  Increase muscle size
4. D.
  Deplete muscle oxygen
Answer and explanation
Q30 · Community Health Nursing · Family planning
The method which is performed by a nurse in a community in gathering?
1. A.
  Flannel graph
2. B.
  Flash card
3. C.
  Interview
4. D.
  Demonstration
Answer and explanation
Q31 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Normal Growth and its Disorders
Normal head circumference of a newborn at birth ranges from?
1. A.
  31-33 cm
2. B.
  30-33 cm
3. C.
  35-38 cm
4. D.
  33-35 cm
Answer and explanation
Q32 · Nursing Foundations · Administration of medications
The student prepares to administer buccal medication. The medication should be placed under?
1. A.
  On the client's skin
2. B.
  Between the client's cheeks and gums
3. C.
  Under the client's tongue
4. D.
  On the client's conjunctiva
Answer and explanation
Q33 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Miscellaneous
The problem-solving process begins with?
1. A.
  Clarification of the situation
2. B.
  Establishment of alternatives
3. C.
  Identification of the difficulty
4. D.
  Isolation of the cause
Answer and explanation
Q34 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Diseases of Gastrointestinal System and Liver
Parents bring an infant seeking treatment for vomiting and diarrhea for two days. On assessment, the student finds dry mucous membranes and lethargy. What other finding suggests a fluid volume deficit?
1. A.
  A sunken fontanelle
2. B.
  Decreased pulse rate
3. C.
  Increased BP
4. D.
  Decreased urine specific gravity
Answer and explanation
Q35 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Antenatal Care, Preconceptional Counseling and Care
A 24-year-old primigravida weighing 57 kg, hemoglobin 11 gm/dl, visits an antenatal clinic during the second trimester of pregnancy seeking advice on dietary intake. She should be advised to take?
1. A.
  Additional intake of 300 kcal
2. B.
  Additional intake of 500 kcal
3. C.
  Additional intake of 650 kcal
4. D.
  No extra kcal
Answer and explanation
Q36 · Applied Psychology · Cognitive Process
Punishment is effective only when it weakens?
1. A.
  Undesirable response
2. B.
  Desirable response
3. C.
  Positive response
4. D.
  Negative response
Answer and explanation
Q37 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
The objective of BLS include:?
1. A.
  CAB
2. B.
  ABC
3. C.
  BAC
4. D.
  BCA
Answer and explanation
Q38 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Normal Labor
Which is a primary sign of labor?
1. A.
  Uterine contraction
2. B.
  Pushing by the mother
3. C.
  Intrathoracic pressure
4. D.
  Abdominal contraction
Answer and explanation
Q39 · Applied Psychology · Developmental Psychology
In the grieving process, statements such as "no, this cannot be true, this is not possible" are indicative of?
1. A.
  Denial stage
2. B.
  Acceptance stage
3. C.
  Anger
4. D.
  Bargaining
Answer and explanation
Q40 · Community Health Nursing · Bio-Medical Waste Management
WHO theme for the year 2017 is?
1. A.
  Informational health security
2. B.
  Small bites big threat
3. C.
  Make hospital safe in emergencies
4. D.
  Depression—let's talk
Answer and explanation
Q41 · Nursing Foundations · Nursing Process
Clear, precise description of a problem is termed as?
1. A.
  Diagnosis
2. B.
  Etiology
3. C.
  Intervention
4. D.
  Definition
Answer and explanation
Q42 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Vitamins
To enhance absorption of calcium, which vitamin is needed?
1. A.
  Vitamin K
2. B.
  Vitamin E
3. C.
  Vitamin D
4. D.
  Vitamin A
Answer and explanation
Q43 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Adolescent Health and Development
When developing a plan of care for a male adolescent, the nurse considers the child's psychosocial needs during adolescent development. Focus on?
1. A.
  Becoming industrious
2. B.
  Establishing an identity
3. C.
  Achieving intimacy
4. D.
  Developing initiatives
Answer and explanation
Q44 · Community Health Nursing · Health Care Planning and Organization of Health Care at various levels
Bhore Committee is also known as?
1. A.
  Health Survey and Development Committee
2. B.
  Health Survey and Planning Committee
3. C.
  Hospital Review
4. D.
  Mudaliar Committee
Answer and explanation
Q45 · Mental Health Nursing · Neurotic, stress related and somatisation disorders
Anxiety is caused by?
1. A.
  An objective threat
2. B.
  A subjectively perceived threat
3. C.
  Hostility tuned to self
4. D.
  Masked depression
Answer and explanation
Q46 · Mental Health Nursing · Mood disorders
'Handy-Dandy this is my work. I want to shop apple pie custard pie' this is an example of?
1. A.
  Neologism
2. B.
  Word salad
3. C.
  Flight of ideas
4. D.
  Clang association
Answer and explanation
Q47 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Miscellaneous
Incubation period of mumps is?
1. A.
  16-18 days
2. B.
  5-15 days
3. C.
  14-21 days
4. D.
  10-20 days
Answer and explanation
Q48 · Mental Health Nursing · Treatment modalities and therapies used in mental disorders
The first therapeutic use of electricity-induced seizures in the treatment of mental disorders is related to?
1. A.
  Bini and Cereletti
2. B.
  D. Goldman
3. C.
  Harold A. Sackeim
4. D.
  Sigmund Freud
Answer and explanation
Q49 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Which of the following organisms is responsible for the development of rheumatic fever?
1. A.
  Streptococcal pneumonia
2. B.
  Haemophilus influenza
3. C.
  Group A beta-hemolytic Streptococcus
4. D.
  Staphylococcus aureus
Answer and explanation
Q50 · Nursing Foundations · History of Nursing & Nursing as a profession
A written statement of policies and principles that guides the behavior of all employees is called?
1. A.
  Code of ethics
2. B.
  Work of ethics
3. C.
  Ethical dilemma
4. D.
  None of the above
Answer and explanation
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Q51 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Normal Puerperium
The hormone which is responsible for the ejection of milk is?
1. A.
  Prolactin
2. B.
  Oxytocin
3. C.
  Estrogen
4. D.
  ADH
Answer and explanation
Q52 · Mental Health Nursing · Substance Use Disorders
An individual who is addicted to heroin is likely to experience which of the following symptoms of withdrawal?
1. A.
  Increased heart rate and blood pressure
2. B.
  Tremors, insomnia and seizures
3. C.
  Lack of co-ordination and unsteady gait
4. D.
  Nausea and vomiting, diarrhea and diaphoresis
Answer and explanation
Q53 · Nursing Foundations · Health Assessment
Resonance is best described as?
1. A.
  Sounds created by air-filled lungs
2. B.
  Short high pitch and threading
3. C.
  Moderately loud and musical quality
4. D.
  Drum-like
Answer and explanation
Q54 · Applied Physiology · Blood
Antibodies are produced by?
1. A.
  Plasma cells
2. B.
  Erythrocytes
3. C.
  Monocytes
4. D.
  Basophils
Answer and explanation
Q55 · Applied Physiology · Musculoskeletal system
Change that can occur in the musculoskeletal system due to immobility is?
1. A.
  Muscle endurance, strength and mass
2. B.
  Change in calcium metabolism
3. C.
  Alteration in fluid and electrolyte
4. D.
  None of the above
Answer and explanation
Q56 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management of Nursing Service in the Hospital & Community
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) headquarters is located at?
1. A.
  New York
2. B.
  London
3. C.
  Geneva
4. D.
  Toronto
Answer and explanation
Q57 · Nursing Education · Assessment and Planning
In which method of teaching is the presence of the patient not required?
1. A.
  Bedside clinic
2. B.
  Nursing care conference
3. C.
  Nursing rounds
4. D.
  Case study method
Answer and explanation
Q58 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Common Medical Procedures
The preferred site for IM injection in infants is?
1. A.
  Dorsogluteal
2. B.
  Vastus lateralis
3. C.
  Rectus femoris
4. D.
  Ventrogluteal
Answer and explanation
Q59 · Applied Physiology · Renal system
What is the average GFR of an adult?
1. A.
  10 ml/min
2. B.
  180 ml/min
3. C.
  125 ml/min
4. D.
  1 ml/min
Answer and explanation
Q60 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Antenatal Care, Preconceptional Counseling and Care
At 20-22 weeks of gestation, the fundal height is?
1. A.
  Between umbilicus and symphysis pubis
2. B.
  4 cm below the umbilicus
3. C.
  At the level of umbilicus
4. D.
  4 fingers above umbilicus
Answer and explanation
Q61 · Nursing Foundations · Miscellaneous
Another name for knee-chest position is?
1. A.
  Genu-dorsal
2. B.
  Genu pectoral
3. C.
  Lithotomy
4. D.
  Sim's
Answer and explanation
Q62 · Pharmacology · General Pharmacology
Five teaspoons is equivalent to how many milliliters (ml)?
1. A.
  30 ml
2. B.
  25 ml
3. C.
  12 ml
4. D.
  22 ml
Answer and explanation
Q63 · Applied Anatomy · Musculoskeletal System
The two pubic bones meet anteriorly to form?
1. A.
  Coccyx
2. B.
  Symphysis pubis
3. C.
  Sacrococcygeal ligament
4. D.
  Sacroiliac joint
Answer and explanation
Q64 · Community Health Nursing · Assisting individuals and families to promote and maintain their health
The center symbol of under-five clinics represents?
1. A.
  Health education
2. B.
  Family planning
3. C.
  Immunization
4. D.
  Adequate nutrition
Answer and explanation
Q65 · Nursing Education · Introduction and Theoretical Foundations
Effective teaching includes all of the following except:
1. A.
  The teacher teaches with enthusiasm
2. B.
  The teacher frequently finds fault with students
3. C.
  The teacher emphasizes understanding of the subject matter rather than mere class control
4. D.
  The teacher focuses on making students understand rather than only completing the syllabus
Answer and explanation
Q66 · Applied Psychology · Cognitive Process
A very useful principle of learning is that a new response is strengthened by?
1. A.
  Punishment
2. B.
  Reinforcement
3. C.
  Bio feedback
4. D.
  Stimulus
Answer and explanation
Q67 · Community Health Nursing · Assisting individuals and families to promote and maintain their health
Early diagnosis and prompt treatment is emphasized in?
1. A.
  Primary prevention
2. B.
  Secondary prevention
3. C.
  Tertiary prevention
4. D.
  Rehabilitation
Answer and explanation
Q68 · Applied Psychology · Mental Health & mental hygiene
"I don't care" attitude of a student demonstrates his/her?
1. A.
  Aggression
2. B.
  Defense
3. C.
  Denial
4. D.
  Regression
Answer and explanation
Q69 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Diagnosis of Pregnancy
Mother's last LMP is Dec. 7. Calculate her EDD?
1. A.
  Sept. 14
2. B.
  Nov. 14
3. C.
  Sept. 27
4. D.
  Aug. 23
Answer and explanation
Q70 · Nursing Education · Miscellaneous
An essential tool in patient education is?
1. A.
  Case study
2. B.
  Health education
3. C.
  Counseling
4. D.
  Handouts
Answer and explanation
Q71 · Nursing Foundations · Administration of medications
The nurse is to administer Iron injection to an adult. How can it be administered?
1. A.
  SC in the arm
2. B.
  Intradermal in forearm
3. C.
  IM the deltoid
4. D.
  Z track method via IM in the gluteus
Answer and explanation
Q72 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management of Nursing Educational Institute
Which of the following is an American Health care Accrediting Agency?
1. A.
  JCI
2. B.
  JCAHO
3. C.
  NABH
4. D.
  INC
Answer and explanation
Q73 · Nursing Foundations · Miscellaneous
NANDA is?
1. A.
  International nursing diagnosis glossary of tennis
2. B.
  Diagnostics company
3. C.
  North American Nursing Diagnosis Association
4. D.
  Nursing diagnosis list
Answer and explanation
Q74 · Nursing Education · Implementation
Maximum participation of students is possible in teaching through?
1. A.
  Lecture method
2. B.
  Textbook method
3. C.
  Discussion method
4. D.
  A.V. Aids
Answer and explanation
Q75 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management of Nursing Service in the Hospital & Community
TNAI was formed in the year?
1. A.
  1920
2. B.
  1947
3. C.
  1908
4. D.
  1888
Answer and explanation
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Q76 · Applied Physiology · Endocrine system
Hormone secreted by islets of Langerhans of the pancreas is?
1. A.
  Progesterone
2. B.
  Testosterone
3. C.
  Insulin
4. D.
  Hemoglobin
Answer and explanation
Q77 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Miscellaneous
APGAR score includes assessment of?
1. A.
  Reflex, tone, color, respiration and pulse
2. B.
  Reflex, sleep and behavior
3. C.
  Sleep, activity, color
4. D.
  Color, behavior, respiration
Answer and explanation
Q78 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Organisational Behaviour & Human Relations
Success of each organization is depending upon the performance of?
1. A.
  Employer
2. B.
  Management
3. C.
  Vendor
4. D.
  Employee
Answer and explanation
Q79 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Common Medical Procedures
The size of IV cannula used for neonates is?
1. A.
  24 gauge
2. B.
  22 gauge
3. C.
  20 gauge
4. D.
  16 gauge
Answer and explanation
Q80 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
A client is prescribed long-term rest after surgery. Which complication does the nurse expect to prevent by teaching the client to avoid pressure on the popliteal space?
1. A.
  Cerebral embolism
2. B.
  Pulmonary embolism
3. C.
  Dry gangrene of a limb
4. D.
  Coronary vessel occlusion
Answer and explanation
Q81 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Client with GERD complains about having difficulty sleeping at night. What should the nurse instruct the clients to do?
1. A.
  Sleep on several pillows with head elevated
2. B.
  Eliminate carbohydrate from diet
3. C.
  Suggest glass of milk before sleep
4. D.
  Take antacids
Answer and explanation
Q82 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Sensorineural Function
A client is admitted to the hospital and has edematous ankles. What should you instruct the student to do to reduce edema to lower extremities?
1. A.
  Restrict fluid
2. B.
  Elevate the legs
3. C.
  Apply elastic adhesive bandages
4. D.
  Do ROM exercise
Answer and explanation
Q83 · Pharmacology · Autacoids & Related Drugs
Which of these drugs is nephrotoxic?
1. A.
  Diuretics
2. B.
  ACE inhibitors
3. C.
  NSAIDs
4. D.
  Sodium bicarbonate/potassium bicarbonate
Answer and explanation
Q84 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · National Nutritional Program and Role
Which of the nutritional programs launched by the Government of India is to enhance admission, retain students in school, and improve health is?
1. A.
  Special Nutrition Program
2. B.
  ICDS
3. C.
  Mid-day Meal program
4. D.
  Vitamin A Prophylaxis program
Answer and explanation
Q85 · Applied Anatomy · Nervous System
Broca's area is located in the?
1. A.
  Frontal lobe
2. B.
  Parietal lobe
3. C.
  Occipital lobe
4. D.
  Temporal lobe
Answer and explanation
Q86 · Community Health Nursing · Assisting individuals and families to promote and maintain their health
It is described as a collection of people who share some attributes of their lives?
1. A.
  Family
2. B.
  Illness
3. C.
  Community
4. D.
  Nursing
Answer and explanation
Q87 · Nursing Foundations · Communication & Nurse-Patient Relationship
In working with the patient, when is the best time to prepare the patient for the termination phase?
1. A.
  Pre-interaction phase
2. B.
  Orientation
3. C.
  Working
4. D.
  Termination phase
Answer and explanation
Q88 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Miscellaneous
Which is not an essential standard precaution used in the care of patients irrespective of the diagnosis?
1. A.
  Hand hygiene
2. B.
  Improper sharps and waste disposal
3. C.
  Personal protective equipment
4. D.
  Aseptic techniques
Answer and explanation
Q89 · Nursing Foundations · Communication & Nurse-Patient Relationship
Which is not a non-verbal message in a mode of communication?
1. A.
  Tone and pitch of voice
2. B.
  Facial expression
3. C.
  Gesture
4. D.
  Touch
Answer and explanation
Q90 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Diagnosis of Pregnancy
Discoloration of the anterior vaginal wall due to vascular congestion is called?
1. A.
  Chadwick's sign
2. B.
  Osiander's sign
3. C.
  Goodell's sign
4. D.
  Homan's sign
Answer and explanation
Q91 · Nursing Foundations · Introduction to Health & Illness
A common framework that helps to guide the prioritization of nursing tasks during the process of planning is?
1. A.
  Maslow's hierarchy
2. B.
  Erikson's psychosocial development
3. C.
  Glasgow coma scale
4. D.
  Bernoulli principle
Answer and explanation
Q92 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Oncology: Nursing Management in Cancer Care
Inability to speak or understand the spoken word is called as?
1. A.
  Apraxia
2. B.
  Aphasia
3. C.
  Agnosia
4. D.
  Insomnia
Answer and explanation
Q93 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
Which of the following is not a live vaccine?
1. A.
  Typhoid
2. B.
  HIB vaccine
3. C.
  OPV
4. D.
  BCG
Answer and explanation
Q94 · Pharmacology · Drug Affecting Blood & Blood Formation
The category of drugs that act to prevent blood from clotting is?
1. A.
  Analgesic
2. B.
  Antibiotic
3. C.
  Anticoagulant
4. D.
  Antidiuretic
Answer and explanation
Q95 · Nursing Education · Educational/Teaching Media
Which of the following belongs to projected aids?
1. A.
  Blackboard
2. B.
  Diorama
3. C.
  Epidiascope
4. D.
  Globe
Answer and explanation
Q96 · Nursing Foundations · Administration of medications
One tsp is equal to how many macro drops?
1. A.
  15
2. B.
  60
3. C.
  75
4. D.
  30
Answer and explanation
Q97 · Applied Physiology · Renal system
The micturition reflex center is located in the?
1. A.
  Pons
2. B.
  Midbrain
3. C.
  Lumbar plexus
4. D.
  Sacral plexus
Answer and explanation
Q98 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Sensorineural Function
Peripheral vision is assessed by?
1. A.
  Snellen chart
2. B.
  Ishihara chart
3. C.
  Slit lamp examination
4. D.
  Confrontation test
Answer and explanation
Q99 · Nursing Foundations · Vital Signs
How will you instruct the student to record the pulse rate that is found above normal?
1. A.
  Tachypnea
2. B.
  Hyperpyrexia
3. C.
  Arrhythmia
4. D.
  Tachycardia
Answer and explanation
Q100 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management of Nursing Educational Institute
Which of the following is an Indian Health Care Accrediting Agency?
1. A.
  JCI
2. B.
  JCAHO
3. C.
  NABH
4. D.
  INC
Answer and explanation

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