ESIC Nursing Officer 2016 (Shift 1) question paper

ESIC Nursing Officer · 2016 · 125 questions · 120 minutes · 0.25 mark deducted per wrong answer

Medical & Surgical Nursing 28
Obstetrics & Gynaecology 18
Applied Microbiology & Infection control 9
Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics 9
Community Health Nursing 9
Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) 9
Reasoning 8
Applied Anatomy 7
General Knowledge 7
Applied Physiology 4
Mental Health Nursing 4
Pharmacology 3
Pathology & Genetics 3
Biochemistry & Nutrition 2
Nursing Foundations 2
Applied Psychology 1
Forensic Nursing & Indian laws 1
English 1

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Q1 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Herpes zoster is a common disease caused by?
1. A.
  Blood disorder
2. B.
  Viral infection
3. C.
  Nerve disorder
4. D.
  Unhygienic skin conditions
Answer and explanation
Q2 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Isolation Precautions and Use of Personal Protective Equipment
Which is the important point in taking care of a patient with communicable disease?
1. A.
  Care of used utensils and articles
2. B.
  Immunization
3. C.
  Hospitalization
4. D.
  Isolation
Answer and explanation
Q3 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Population Dynamics and Control of Conception
Which is a permanent method of contraception?
1. A.
  Vasectomy
2. B.
  Copper devices
3. C.
  Condom
4. D.
  Birth pills
Answer and explanation
Q4 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
is protrusion of an organ, tissue or structure through the walls of the cavity in which it is normally contained?
1. A.
  Cyst
2. B.
  Hernia
3. C.
  Fistula
4. D.
  Lump
Answer and explanation
Q5 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Integumentary Function
is not a type of wound?
1. A.
  Contusion
2. B.
  Puncture
3. C.
  Laceration
4. D.
  Ulcer
Answer and explanation
Q6 · Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics · Miscellaneous
5/8 of the total number of ticker for children. Find the number of tickes sold for adults if the total number of tickets sold was 3200:
1. A.
  1000
2. B.
  1100
3. C.
  1200
4. D.
  1500
Answer and explanation
Q7 · Community Health Nursing · Geriatric Health Care
A community denotes in community health?
1. A.
  People assigned for same care
2. B.
  People who share some attribute of their lives
3. C.
  People of small region
4. D.
  People from same religion
Answer and explanation
Q8 · Applied Anatomy · Introduction to Anatomical terms & Organization of Human Body
A space called the is found between the two pleural cavities?
1. A.
  Serosa
2. B.
  Parietal
3. C.
  Soleus
4. D.
  Mediastinum
Answer and explanation
Q9 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
In an emergency when the patient is unable to state his blood group, it is safer to cross match with which blood group?
1. A.
  AB -ve
2. B.
  O-ve
3. C.
  AB +ve
4. D.
  A-ve
Answer and explanation
Q10 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Multiple Pregnancy, Amniotic Fluid Disorders, Abnormalities of Placenta and Cord
Which term is used to describe the insufficient amount of amniotic fluid?
1. A.
  Polyhydraminos
2. B.
  Hyper emesis
3. C.
  Oliguria
4. D.
  Oligohydramnios
Answer and explanation
Q11 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy
Which of these is not the sign of pre-eclampsia?
1. A.
  Proteinuria
2. B.
  Pyrexia
3. C.
  High blood pressure
4. D.
  Edema
Answer and explanation
Q12 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Development
First pair of teeth to erupt in children is?
1. A.
  Cuspids
2. B.
  Incisors
3. C.
  Molars
4. D.
  Canines
Answer and explanation
Q13 · Applied Anatomy · Nervous System
Lumbar puncture (spinal tap) is done in between vertebrae?
1. A.
  L1 and L5
2. B.
  L3 and L4
3. C.
  L1 and L2
4. D.
  L4 and L5
Answer and explanation
Q14 · Applied Anatomy · Introduction to Anatomical terms & Organization of Human Body
Arrange the following words in a logical sequence?

1. Skull 2. Head 3. Neck 4. Knee 5. Chest

Which of the following best describes the arrangement?
1. A.
  15324
2. B.
  15342
3. C.
  13542
4. D.
  13524
Answer and explanation
Q15 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Antenatal Assessment of Fetal Well-Being
Normal fetal heart sound is per minute?
1. A.
  90-105
2. B.
  100-120
3. C.
  110-130
4. D.
  120-160
Answer and explanation
Q16 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Anatomy of the Female Pelvic Organs
The normal non-pregnant uterus weighs in gm is?
1. A.
  95
2. B.
  80
3. C.
  60
4. D.
  50
Answer and explanation
Q17 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Integumentary Function
Scalds means it is a burn caused by?
1. A.
  Moist heat
2. B.
  Flame
3. C.
  Chemicals
4. D.
  Electricity & physical
Answer and explanation
Q18 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Development
In which disease, the symptom in children is described as, "driven by motor"?
1. A.
  ODD
2. B.
  Conduct disorder
3. C.
  OCD
4. D.
  ADHD
Answer and explanation
Q19 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Sensorineural Function
Formation of pustule in the area of eyelash follicle is called?
1. A.
  Ptosis
2. B.
  Conjunctivitis
3. C.
  Glaucoma
4. D.
  Stye
Answer and explanation
Q20 · Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics · Miscellaneous
What is the product of all the numbers in the dial of a telephone?
1. A.
  1,65,940
2. B.
  1
3. C.
  1,65,490
4. D.
  0
Answer and explanation
Q21 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Viruses require for growth?
1. A.
  Bacteria
2. B.
  Animals
3. C.
  Plants
4. D.
  Living cells
Answer and explanation
Q22 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Urinary Tract Function
Most common complication of peritoneal dialysis?
1. A.
  Peritonitis
2. B.
  Abdominal pain
3. C.
  Abdominal distension
4. D.
  GI bleeding
Answer and explanation
Q23 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
may be caused due to the accumulation of lead in the body?
1. A.
  Thalassemia
2. B.
  Weakening of nerves
3. C.
  Weakening of bones
4. D.
  Paralysis
Answer and explanation
Q24 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Vitamins & Minerals
Pernicious anemia is the commonest from of anemia caused by lack of?
1. A.
  Vitamin B12
2. B.
  Folic acid
3. C.
  Iron
4. D.
  Calcium
Answer and explanation
Q25 · Applied Physiology · Sensory organs
The audible range of human ear is between?
1. A.
  20-20,000 Hz
2. B.
  150-500 Hz
3. C.
  200-20,000 Hz
4. D.
  20-2000 Hz
Answer and explanation
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Q26 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management
"Moslem prayer" position is used in surgery?
1. A.
  Laminectomy
2. B.
  Laparoscopy
3. C.
  Laryngectomy
4. D.
  Laprotomy
Answer and explanation
Q27 · Community Health Nursing · Environmental Science, Environmental Health, and Sanitation
Major source of air pollution is ?
1. A.
  Burning of wood
2. B.
  Biogas
3. C.
  Fossil fuels
4. D.
  Cow dung cake
Answer and explanation
Q28 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Development of congestive heart failure is due to?
1. A.
  Mitral stenosis
2. B.
  Chronic bronchitis
3. C.
  Hypertension
4. D.
  Chronic chest disease
Answer and explanation
Q29 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Miscellaneous
Neonatal death occurs within period?
1. A.
  1 week
2. B.
  Soon after birth
3. C.
  2 days
4. D.
  1st day
Answer and explanation
Q30 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Operative Obstetrics
Which one of these is not an obstetric forceps?
1. A.
  Haig Fergusson forceps
2. B.
  Kiel lands forceps
3. C.
  Briggs forceps
4. D.
  Wrigley's forceps
Answer and explanation
Q31 · General Knowledge · Awards & honours
First asian winner of Noble prize is?
1. A.
  C. V. Raman
2. B.
  Rabindranath Tagore
3. C.
  Mother Theresa
4. D.
  Chandrasekar
Answer and explanation
Q32 · Applied Physiology · Digestive system
Name of the duodenal hormone is?
1. A.
  Motilin
2. B.
  Acid pepsin
3. C.
  Cholecystokinin
4. D.
  Gastric inhibiting peptide
Answer and explanation
Q33 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Immunologic Function
Which one of this disease is transmitted through sexual contact?
1. A.
  Jaundice
2. B.
  Tetanus
3. C.
  Tuberculosis
4. D.
  AIDS
Answer and explanation
Q34 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Disorders of Respiratory System
______ is imagination or telescoping of portion of the intestine into an adjacent, more distal section of the intestine, which creates a mechanical obstruction?
1. A.
  Hirschsprung's disease
2. B.
  Aneurysm
3. C.
  Enterocolitis
4. D.
  Intussusception
Answer and explanation
Q35 · General Knowledge · Miscellaneous
What happens when a ship crosses the 'Data line' from west to east?
1. A.
  It gains one day
2. B.
  It gains half a day
3. C.
  It loses half a day
4. D.
  It loses one day
Answer and explanation
Q36 · Community Health Nursing · Management of delivery of community health services:
is celebrated as World Health day?
1. A.
  June 8th
2. B.
  April 7th
3. C.
  March 8th
4. D.
  May 31 st
Answer and explanation
Q37 · Reasoning · Blood Relations
A and B are the parents of C but C is not the daughter of A. What is C to A?
1. A.
  Uncle
2. B.
  Son
3. C.
  Grandson
4. D.
  Brother
Answer and explanation
Q38 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
What is a means of standardizing the method of evaluating and recording the condition of the baby in numerical terms at 1 minute after birth and if necessary after 5 min ?
1. A.
  Burstein scoring
2. B.
  Apgar scoring
3. C.
  Silverman scoring
4. D.
  Aldreich scoring
Answer and explanation
Q39 · Mental Health Nursing · Miscellaneous
is an acute disturbance of consciousness change in cognition that develops over a brief period?
1. A.
  Dementia
2. B.
  Delirium
3. C.
  Hallucination
4. D.
  Amnesia
Answer and explanation
Q40 · Community Health Nursing · Zoonoses
Weil's disease (Leptospirosis) is spread from the contact of?
1. A.
  Monkeys
2. B.
  Rats
3. C.
  Puppies
4. D.
  Cows
Answer and explanation
Q41 · Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics · Proportion
Ajay began a business with Rs. 10500 and is joined afterwards by vijay with Rs. 18000, after how many months vijay join, if the profit at the end of year is equal?
1. A.
  5 months
2. B.
  15 months
3. C.
  10 months
4. D.
  12
Answer and explanation
Q42 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
The primary activity of selective antibiotic penicillin is?
1. A.
  Inhibit protein synthesis
2. B.
  Inhibit nucleic acid synthesis
3. C.
  Inhibit cell wall synthesis
4. D.
  Metabolic antagonism
Answer and explanation
Q43 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
Omphalitis is the infection of which organ in newborn children?
1. A.
  Umbilical cord
2. B.
  Ears
3. C.
  Pharynx
4. D.
  Ears
Answer and explanation
Q44 · Mental Health Nursing · Neurotic, stress related and somatisation disorders
Doing repetitive rituals or movements is associated with disease?
1. A.
  Acute stress disorder
2. B.
  Dissociative disorder
3. C.
  Obsessive compulsive disorder
4. D.
  Generalized anxiety disorder
Answer and explanation
Q45 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Chewing tobacco may cause?
1. A.
  Impaired vision
2. B.
  Oral cancer
3. C.
  Diarrhea
4. D.
  Ulcer
Answer and explanation
Q46 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Operative Obstetrics
Karmen type catheter is used in condition?
1. A.
  Abortions
2. B.
  Vacuum extraction
3. C.
  Vacuum drainage
4. D.
  Retention of urine
Answer and explanation
Q47 · Community Health Nursing · Environmental Science, Environmental Health, and Sanitation
Major source of air pollution is?
1. A.
  Burning of wood
2. B.
  Biogas
3. C.
  Fossil fuels
4. D.
  Cow dung cakes
Answer and explanation
Q48 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
What is a congenital narrowing of the opening of the foreskin so that it cannot be retraced?
1. A.
  Phimosis
2. B.
  Stenosis
3. C.
  Stricture
4. D.
  Fistula
Answer and explanation
Q49 · Pharmacology · General Pharmacology
"Clarks rule" is used for?
1. A.
  Evaluating the IQ of a child
2. B.
  Evaluating child's mental growth
3. C.
  Estimating the pediatric dosage of drugs
4. D.
  Evaluating child's physical growth
Answer and explanation
Q50 · Applied Physiology · Musculoskeletal system
Skeletal muscles under microscope have cross-striations formed by dark and light bands. The dark bands are formed by the protein?
1. A.
  Myosin
2. B.
  Mysium
3. C.
  Coronin
4. D.
  Actin
Answer and explanation
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Q51 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Short sightedness is also called as :
1. A.
  Myopia
2. B.
  Hypermetropia
3. C.
  Ametropia
4. D.
  Presbyopia
Answer and explanation
Q52 · Pathology & Genetics · Systemic Pathology
Rapid and irregular pulse rate and presence of heart murmur are the signs of?
1. A.
  Acute rheumatic fever
2. B.
  Myocardial infarction
3. C.
  TOF
4. D.
  Rheumatoid arthritis
Answer and explanation
Q53 · General Knowledge · Awards & honours
First asian winner of Noble prize is?
1. A.
  C.V. Raman
2. B.
  Rabindranath Tagore
3. C.
  Mother Theresa
4. D.
  Chandrasekar
Answer and explanation
Q54 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Cerebral Malaria is caused by?
1. A.
  Plasmodium ovale
2. B.
  Plasmodium vivax
3. C.
  Plasmodium falciparum
4. D.
  Plasmodium malarial
Answer and explanation
Q55 · Nursing Foundations · History of Nursing & Nursing as a profession
The term "oma" means?
1. A.
  New growth
2. B.
  Organ
3. C.
  Cyst
4. D.
  Opening
Answer and explanation
Q56 · Mental Health Nursing · Mood disorders
is considered mood disorder, which include the occurrence of depressive episodes and one or more related mood episodes?
1. A.
  Bipolar disorder
2. B.
  Delusional disorder
3. C.
  Psychotic disorder
4. D.
  Depressive disorder
Answer and explanation
Q57 · Applied Psychology · Motivation & Emotional Processes
A strong persistent and irrational fear of some specific object or situation that presents little or no danger to a person is called?
1. A.
  Insomnia
2. B.
  Phobia
3. C.
  Amnesia
4. D.
  Syncope
Answer and explanation
Q58 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
Which of these is not a congenital heart disease?
1. A.
  Tetralogy of fallot (TOF)
2. B.
  Tricuspid Artesia
3. C.
  Ischemic heart disease
4. D.
  Atrial septal defect
Answer and explanation
Q59 · Reasoning · Number series
Insert the missing number:
1. A.
  94
2. B.
  95
3. C.
  88
4. D.
  90
Answer and explanation
Q60 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Preterm Labor, Preterm Rupture of the Membranes, Postmaturity, Intrauterine Fetal Death
When is the post maturity of pregnancy considered?
1. A.
  After 40 weeks
2. B.
  After 45 weeks
3. C.
  After 41 weeks
4. D.
  After 42 weeks
Answer and explanation
Q61 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
A ventricular shunt is used in the treatment of disease?
1. A.
  Cardiomegaly
2. B.
  Pleural effusion
3. C.
  Hydrocephalus
4. D.
  Ascites
Answer and explanation
Q62 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Body fluids
Which is the safest method of sterilizing milk?
1. A.
  Boiling
2. B.
  Simmering
3. C.
  Freezing
4. D.
  Pasteurizing
Answer and explanation
Q63 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · COMPLICATED LABOR-Malposition, Malpresentation and Cord Prolapse
How many positions are seen in breech presentation?
1. A.
  7
2. B.
  6
3. C.
  4
4. D.
  8
Answer and explanation
Q64 · Forensic Nursing & Indian laws · Dummy
When the Indian constitution was created, how many articles did it contain?
1. A.
  375
2. B.
  425
3. C.
  385
4. D.
  395
Answer and explanation
Q65 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
The causative agent of chicken pox, a contagious skin disease in human is?
1. A.
  Human boca virus
2. B.
  Varicella zoster virus
3. C.
  Epstein-Barr virus
4. D.
  Cytomegalovirus
Answer and explanation
Q66 · Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics · Miscellaneous
15 years from now, Tarun's age will be 4 times his age 15 years ago. His present age is _____.
1. A.
  35 yrs
2. B.
  30 yrs
3. C.
  25 yrs
4. D.
  26 yrs
Answer and explanation
Q67 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Integumentary Function
Bedsores are caused by localized?
1. A.
  Ischemia
2. B.
  Contusion
3. C.
  Excess heat
4. D.
  Friction
Answer and explanation
Q68 · Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics · Miscellaneous
If 60% of a number is equal to 1/3rd of another number. Find the ratio of the first and second number:
1. A.
  1:3
2. B.
  3:1
3. C.
  9:5
4. D.
  5:9
Answer and explanation
Q69 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Multiple Pregnancy, Amniotic Fluid Disorders, Abnormalities of Placenta and Cord
In quintuplets how many babies are present?
1. A.
  6
2. B.
  7
3. C.
  4
4. D.
  5
Answer and explanation
Q70 · English · Grammar
What is the meaning of 'False'?
1. A.
  A story with happy ending
2. B.
  A brief story constructed to bring out a lesion or a moral
3. C.
  A poem narrating present events
4. D.
  A poem of happiness of a function
Answer and explanation
Q71 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Diagnosis of Pregnancy
First stage of the labour last for hours in primigravida?
1. A.
  4
2. B.
  12
3. C.
  9
4. D.
  6
Answer and explanation
Q72 · General Knowledge · Everyday science
Name the gas that causes global warming?
1. A.
  Nitrous oxide
2. B.
  Carbon dioxide
3. C.
  Sulphur dioxide
4. D.
  Carbon monoxide
Answer and explanation
Q73 · Reasoning · Blood Relations
Mahesh is the brother of Arun, Malini is the sister Ganesh, Arun is the son of Malini. How is Mahesh related to Malini?
1. A.
  Father
2. B.
  Brother
3. C.
  Grandson
4. D.
  Son
Answer and explanation
Q74 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Normal Puerperium
Which is the wrong term used for the lochia in the puerperium?
1. A.
  Lochia venosa
2. B.
  Lochia rubra
3. C.
  Lochia serosa
4. D.
  Lochia alba
Answer and explanation
Q75 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
is the term used for slower heart in an adult, usually less than 60 BPM?
1. A.
  Tachycardia
2. B.
  Arrhythmia
3. C.
  Bradycardia
4. D.
  Mesocarida
Answer and explanation
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Q76 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Diseases of Gastrointestinal System and Liver
is a common agent responsible for infantile diarrhea?
1. A.
  Rotavirus
2. B.
  Streptococci
3. C.
  Coil
4. D.
  Entamoeba histolytica
Answer and explanation
Q77 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Sleeping sickness is caused by?
1. A.
  Mosquito
2. B.
  House fly
3. C.
  Tsetse fly
4. D.
  Sand fly
Answer and explanation
Q78 · Applied Anatomy · Nervous System
Lumbar puncture (spinal tap) is done in between ______ vertebrae?
1. A.
  L1 and L5
2. B.
  L3 and L4
3. C.
  L1 and L2
4. D.
  L4 and L5
Answer and explanation
Q79 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Anaphylaxis is the term used in condition?
1. A.
  Pyrexia of unknown cause
2. B.
  Allergic reaction
3. C.
  Prognosis of disease
4. D.
  Excessive sleep
Answer and explanation
Q80 · Community Health Nursing · Arthropod-borne infections
In India it is recently found that incidence of malaria is increasing due to?
1. A.
  Poor sanitation conditions
2. B.
  Increase in population
3. C.
  Mosquitoes becoming DDT resistant
4. D.
  Poverty in villages
Answer and explanation
Q81 · Pathology & Genetics · Miscellaneous
New growth in the bone marrow is?
1. A.
  Osteoma
2. B.
  Myoma
3. C.
  Myeloma
4. D.
  Odontoma
Answer and explanation
Q82 · Applied Anatomy · Musculoskeletal System
An opening in the bone through which blood vessels, nerves, and ligaments pass is called?
1. A.
  Fossae
2. B.
  Sulcus
3. C.
  Antrum
4. D.
  Foramen
Answer and explanation
Q83 · Pathology & Genetics · Genetics
Which is a genetic disorder found in females due to absence of a normal second sex chromosome?
1. A.
  Turner syndrome
2. B.
  Rett's disorder
3. C.
  Asperser's disorder
4. D.
  Down syndrome
Answer and explanation
Q84 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Metabolic and Endocrine Function
Which is one of the primary causes of diabetes insipidus?
1. A.
  Lack of insulin
2. B.
  Changes in the posterior lobe of pituitary gland
3. C.
  Pancretic disorder
4. D.
  Over secretion of insulin
Answer and explanation
Q85 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
Empyema means?
1. A.
  Collection of fluid in peritoneal cavity
2. B.
  Collection of fluid in pleural cavity
3. C.
  Collection of pus in pleural cavity
4. D.
  New growth in the lungs
Answer and explanation
Q86 · Applied Anatomy · Nervous System
The term meningocele means?
1. A.
  The meningis protrude out through the spinal canal
2. B.
  Spinal cord and the cord membranes protrude out
3. C.
  Only spinal cord protrudes
4. D.
  CSF collected in a cyst
Answer and explanation
Q87 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · COMPLICATED LABOR-Malposition, Malpresentation and Cord Prolapse
is not a cause for tear?
1. A.
  Gyanaecoid pelvis
2. B.
  Face presentation
3. C.
  Rigid perineum
4. D.
  Large baby
Answer and explanation
Q88 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Whooping cough is caused by?
1. A.
  Streptococcus Bacillus
2. B.
  Pertussis Bacillus
3. C.
  Vericella virus
4. D.
  Non-specific viral infection
Answer and explanation
Q89 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Kerning's sign is associated with the symptoms of disease?
1. A.
  Encephalitis
2. B.
  Meningitis
3. C.
  Appendicitis
4. D.
  Vertebral prolapsed
Answer and explanation
Q90 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Placenta and Fetal Membranes
Which is an another term used for the umbilical cord?
1. A.
  Omphalon
2. B.
  Amnion
3. C.
  Chorion
4. D.
  Funis
Answer and explanation
Q91 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Metabolic and Endocrine Function
what is the condition of having stones in the gallbladder?
1. A.
  Choledocholilithiasis
2. B.
  Cholecystitis
3. C.
  Cholelitiasis
4. D.
  Calculi
Answer and explanation
Q92 · Nursing Foundations · Miscellaneous
What is the temperature for tepid sponging?
1. A.
  16-18° C
2. B.
  18-25° C
3. C.
  27-37° C
4. D.
  40-45° C
Answer and explanation
Q93 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Urinary Tract Function
Characterized by heavy proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia and edema?
1. A.
  Urinary tract infection
2. B.
  Renal failure
3. C.
  Acute glaucoma
4. D.
  Nephrotic syndrome
Answer and explanation
Q94 · Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics · Miscellaneous
150 liters of mixture of milk and water contains 20% of water. How much water (In litre) must be added to it. So that there is 25% water in the new mixture?
1. A.
  15
2. B.
  10
3. C.
  25
4. D.
  20
Answer and explanation
Q95 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Immunity
Immunity is not long lasting in disease?
1. A.
  Diphtheria
2. B.
  Influenza
3. C.
  Whooping cough
4. D.
  Mumps
Answer and explanation
Q96 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Normal Labor
When the occipital prominence escapes under the symphysis pubis and the head no longer recedes between uterine contractions, it is called?
1. A.
  Restitution of the head
2. B.
  Crowning of the head
3. C.
  Extension of the head
4. D.
  External rotation of the head
Answer and explanation
Q97 · Applied Physiology · Blood
The process of tightening of the fibrin clot in such a way that the ruptured area of the blood vessel gets smaller and smaller, thus decreasing the hemorrhage, is called?
1. A.
  Synarthrosis
2. B.
  Fibrinolysis
3. C.
  Fibrositis
4. D.
  Syneresis
Answer and explanation
Q98 · Community Health Nursing · Intestinal Infections
Incubation period of polio myelitis is?
1. A.
  One month
2. B.
  1-3 days
3. C.
  7-14 days
4. D.
  1-2 weeks
Answer and explanation
Q99 · Applied Anatomy · Musculoskeletal System
Side to side curvature of the spine is called?
1. A.
  Dysplasia
2. B.
  Khyposis
3. C.
  Scoliosis
4. D.
  Epiphysis
Answer and explanation
Q100 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
Celiac disease also called gluten sensitive enteropathy. Affects which part of GI Tract?
1. A.
  Stomach
2. B.
  Small intestine
3. C.
  Duodenum
4. D.
  Large intestine
Answer and explanation
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Q101 · Mental Health Nursing · Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia comes under form of psychological disorders?
1. A.
  Psychotic disorder
2. B.
  Dysthymic disorder
3. C.
  Cyclothymic disorder
4. D.
  Depressive disorder
Answer and explanation
Q102 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Negri bodies are found in cells infected with?
1. A.
  Fowl pox virus
2. B.
  Vaccinnia virus
3. C.
  Rabies virus
4. D.
  Arbo virus
Answer and explanation
Q103 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
Due to the lack or low level of which hormone does a young child suffer from cretinism?
1. A.
  Calcitonin
2. B.
  Tetraiodothyronine
3. C.
  Hydrocortisone
4. D.
  Aldosterone
Answer and explanation
Q104 · Community Health Nursing · Zoonoses
Which is a disease that can be caused due to infected milk?
1. A.
  Anthrax
2. B.
  Gastritis
3. C.
  Tonsillitis
4. D.
  Rheumatic Fever
Answer and explanation
Q105 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Diagnosis of Pregnancy
Normal gestational period of a human being is, except?
1. A.
  9 months
2. B.
  40 weeks
3. C.
  12 months
4. D.
  280 days
Answer and explanation
Q106 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
Immediate treatment of ingestion of poisonous subjects is?
1. A.
  Forced diuresis
2. B.
  Seek info to identify drug
3. C.
  Gastric lavage
4. D.
  Induce vomiting
Answer and explanation
Q107 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
Vagotomy is a surgical treatment for?
1. A.
  Nerve disorder
2. B.
  Peptic ulcer
3. C.
  Regurgitation
4. D.
  Hepatitis
Answer and explanation
Q108 · General Knowledge · Miscellaneous
Which company launched India's first social mobile wallet "Udio"?
1. A.
  Transerv
2. B.
  Oxygen
3. C.
  Twitter
4. D.
  Facebook
Answer and explanation
Q109 · Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics · Miscellaneous
The average temperature for Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday is 60 degree, and the average for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday is 63 degree. If the ratio of temperatures for Sunday and Thursday be 21:25, find the temperature on Thursday:
1. A.
  75 degree
2. B.
  75 degree
3. C.
  65 degree
4. D.
  63 degree
Answer and explanation
Q110 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Diseases of Gastrointestinal System and Liver
is invagination or telescoping of portion of the intestine into an adjacent, more distal section of the intestine, which creates a mechanical obstruction?
1. A.
  Hirchsprung's disease
2. B.
  Aneurism
3. C.
  Enterocolitis
4. D.
  Intussusceptions
Answer and explanation
Q111 · Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics · Miscellaneous
Simplify 145% of 700.05+22.99 × 15.05:
1. A.
  1361.072
2. B.
  1330.072
3. C.
  1340.072
4. D.
  1300.072
Answer and explanation
Q112 · Reasoning · Classification (Odd One Out)
Find the odd one out:
1. A.
  Pentagon
2. B.
  Circle
3. C.
  Angle
4. D.
  Square
Answer and explanation
Q113 · Community Health Nursing · Concepts of Community Health and Community Health Nursing
Which is the center of community health care?
1. A.
  Public gatherings
2. B.
  PHC
3. C.
  Family
4. D.
  Schools
Answer and explanation
Q114 · Reasoning · Coding-Decoding
It WARNER is coded for iduphu, then cooler will be coded as______:
1. A.
  FRROUH
2. B.
  FRORHU
3. C.
  FORRHU
4. D.
  FRROHU
Answer and explanation
Q115 · General Knowledge · Everyday science
The ozone layer blocks from the sun?
1. A.
  Sunlight
2. B.
  Infrared radiations
3. C.
  Both UV and infrared radiations
4. D.
  UV radiations
Answer and explanation
Q116 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Preterm Labor, Preterm Rupture of the Membranes, Postmaturity, Intrauterine Fetal Death
The term still birth is used after weeks of pregnancy?
1. A.
  28
2. B.
  36
3. C.
  22
4. D.
  30
Answer and explanation
Q117 · General Knowledge · Miscellaneous
Permanent hardness of water can be removed by adding?
1. A.
  Bleaching powder
2. B.
  Chlorine
3. C.
  Potassium permanganate
4. D.
  Washing soda
Answer and explanation
Q118 · Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics · Simple interest
What is the difference between simple interest and compound interest for 2 years on the sum of Rs. 1500 at 5% per annum?
1. A.
  3.75
2. B.
  6.75
3. C.
  5.75
4. D.
  2.75
Answer and explanation
Q119 · Reasoning · Analogy
36:216 :: 49:?
1. A.
  125
2. B.
  343
3. C.
  625
4. D.
  512
Answer and explanation
Q120 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Sensorineural Function
Difficulty in achieving and maintaining balance, gross or fine motor in coordination called?
1. A.
  Dysthanasia
2. B.
  Dyslexia
3. C.
  Spasticity
4. D.
  Ataxia
Answer and explanation
Q121 · Pharmacology · Antimicrobial Drugs
Antihelminthic drugs are used for the treatment of disorders caused by organisms?
1. A.
  Worms
2. B.
  Protozoa
3. C.
  Virus
4. D.
  Bacteria
Answer and explanation
Q122 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Mumps is a disease that affects?
1. A.
  Parotid gland
2. B.
  Tongue
3. C.
  Salivary gland
4. D.
  Thyroid
Answer and explanation
Q123 · Reasoning · Statement-Based Reasoning
All women are good, but some women are not bad. Therefore ________:
1. A.
  No women is not bad
2. B.
  All women are not bad
3. C.
  None of the other options
4. D.
  All women are not good
Answer and explanation
Q124 · Reasoning · Arrangements & Puzzles
The distance between two cities A and B is 200 km. A bus starts from city A at 7 a.m. and travels towards city B at 20 km per hour. Another bus starts from city B at 8 a.m. and travels towards city A at 25 km per hour. They will meet at:
1. A.
  110 km from city B
2. B.
  105 km from city A
3. C.
  120 km from city A
4. D.
  100 km from city B
Answer and explanation
Q125 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Fetal Skull and Maternal Pelvis
Normal Bi-Parietal (BPD) Measurement of full term fetal head is?
1. A.
  10.4 cms
2. B.
  11.4 cms
3. C.
  9.5 cms
4. D.
  8.5 cms
Answer and explanation

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