GMCH Chandigarh Nursing Officer 2015 question paper

GMCH Nursing Officer · 2015 · 70 questions · 90 minutes · 0.25 mark deducted per wrong answer

English 19
Nursing Foundations 16
Medical & Surgical Nursing 15
Community Health Nursing 5
Applied Microbiology & Infection control 4
Pharmacology 4
Applied Psychology 2
Nursing Research & Statistics 2
Mental Health Nursing 1
Obstetrics & Gynaecology 1
General Knowledge 1

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Q1 · Applied Psychology · Motivation & Emotional Processes
Which is the highest level of Need in Maslow's Hierarchy of Basic Human Needs?
1. A.
  Self-Esteem
2. B.
  Safety and security
3. C.
  Self-sacrifice
4. D.
  Self-actualization
Answer and explanation
Q2 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Integumentary Function
According to the rule of nine, a 40-year-old patient who has burns over the front of the chest and abdomen has about
1. A.
  9% burns
2. B.
  18% burns
3. C.
  24% burns
4. D.
  36% burns
Answer and explanation
Q3 · Nursing Foundations · Mobility & Immobility
Performance of active range of motion exercise by a patient admitted in the ward will result in
1. A.
  Reduction of pain.
2. B.
  Reduction of weight
3. C.
  Nerve regeneration
4. D.
  Improvement in muscle strength.
Answer and explanation
Q4 · Community Health Nursing · Assisting individuals and families to promote and maintain their health
Which of the following healthcare activities is secondary prevention?
1. A.
  Immunization of children
2. B.
  Advice on safe sex practice to adolescents
3. C.
  Giving medications to patients in the ward.
4. D.
  Screening for lipid disorders in adults
Answer and explanation
Q5 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
A patient is found to have a reddened area of skin with serum-filled blister formation. The wound is staged as
1. A.
  Stage I
2. B.
  Stage II
3. C.
  Stage III
4. D.
  Stage IV
Answer and explanation
Q6 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Isolation Precautions and Use of Personal Protective Equipment
The recommended sequence for removal of personal protective equipment on leaving a patient's room is
1. A.
  Gloves removed first, Gown removed last
2. B.
  Gown removed first, Gloves removed last
3. C.
  Gloves removed first, mask removed last.
4. D.
  Mask removed first, Gloves removed last
Answer and explanation
Q7 · Pharmacology · Hormones & Related Drugs
You are ordered to prepare a mixture of regular insulin and NPH insulin. After injecting the required amount of air into the vials, you begin to withdraw the insulin into the syringe. The principles are
1. A.
  NPH Insulin is filled first
2. B.
  You must never mix NPH with regular insulin
3. C.
  Regular insulin is filled first.
4. D.
  The sequence of filling is not important
Answer and explanation
Q8 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Isolation Precautions and Use of Personal Protective Equipment
What is the use of "HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) Filters"?
1. A.
  Oxygen delivery in invasive ventilation
2. B.
  Preventing air bubbles in blood transfusion
3. C.
  Preventing airborne transmission of tuberculosis.
4. D.
  Administering nebulized bronchodilators
Answer and explanation
Q9 · Applied Psychology · Motivation & Emotional Processes
On seeing an elderly lady misplace her spectacles, a nurse tells her colleague "All old people are forgetful." Her comment is a form of
1. A.
  Eulogy
2. B.
  Denial
3. C.
  Racism
4. D.
  Stereotyping
Answer and explanation
Q10 · Nursing Foundations · Introduction to Health & Illness
Mrs. Mehta tells her friend that she is having fever, cough, muscle aches and will not go to work but rest at home. Her illness behavior is at the level of
1. A.
  Assuming a sick role
2. B.
  Becoming a patient
3. C.
  Achieving Recovery
4. D.
  Experiencing symptoms
Answer and explanation
Q11 · Nursing Foundations · Administration of medications
Identify the correct angle of insertion for different parenteral routes?
1. A.
  10° is for an intradermal injection.
2. B.
  25° is for a subcutaneous injection
3. C.
  30° is for an intramuscular injection
4. D.
  60° is for an intramuscular injection
Answer and explanation
Q12 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Introduction to Statistics
In a Hospital, the following age group of children admitted affected by Influenza: 13, 13, 16, 17, 17, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22. Which of the following statements by the Nurse is correct?
1. A.
  The Mode is 17.4 Years
2. B.
  The mean is 17 Years
3. C.
  The median is 17 Years.
4. D.
  The median is 17.5 Years
Answer and explanation
Q13 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Isolation Precautions and Use of Personal Protective Equipment
One of the following is NOT included in standard precaution in health care settings.
1. A.
  Performing hand hygiene
2. B.
  Wearing an N95 mask
3. C.
  Avoiding recapping used needles
4. D.
  Practicing proper cough etiquette
Answer and explanation
Q14 · English · Error Detection
Which is the correctly structured sentence?
1. A.
  He is oldest than his sisters
2. B.
  He is older more than his sisters
3. C.
  He is older than his sisters.
4. D.
  Older than his sisters is he
Answer and explanation
Q15 · Nursing Foundations · Health Assessment
Which of the following statements is an example of subjective data?
1. A.
  Blood Pressure in right arm, Supine Position, 130/90mm Hg
2. B.
  Patient says, "I am having Nausea"
3. C.
  Sister's note on file "patient had redness over left lateral malleolus"
4. D.
  Oral temperature 39° Centigrade
Answer and explanation
Q16 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management
A drain that is used for drainage of bile after an open cholecystectomy is
1. A.
  Penrose
2. B.
  T-tube
3. C.
  Hemovac
4. D.
  Jackson Pratt
Answer and explanation
Q17 · Community Health Nursing · Miscellaneous
The correct color code triage system for disaster patients is as follows:
1. A.
  Blue color - Minor injuries
2. B.
  Green color - Minor injuries.
3. C.
  Yellow color - Critical ill
4. D.
  White color - dead patient
Answer and explanation
Q18 · English · Grammar
Identify the adjective in the sentence: "He gave me five mangoes."
1. A.
  He
2. B.
  Five
3. C.
  Gave
4. D.
  Mangoes
Answer and explanation
Q19 · English · Vocabulary
The Director said, "He has worked hard and has been a good employee but success has turned his head." It means
1. A.
  He has mental stress due to excess work
2. B.
  His success has made him humble
3. C.
  He was hard working but now he does not work hard
4. D.
  His success has made him proud.
Answer and explanation
Q20 · Nursing Foundations · Vital Signs
The nurse obtains the rectal temperature of an adult. Which rectal temperature is within the expected range?
1. A.
  101.2°F
2. B.
  99.8°F
3. C.
  96.4°F
4. D.
  97.6°F
Answer and explanation
Q21 · Nursing Foundations · Loss, Death & Grief
A terminally ill cancer patient has lapsed into unconsciousness. After discussion with the relatives, the physician withholds all medications. The patient dies on the next day. This process is --
1. A.
  Assisted suicide
2. B.
  Genocide
3. C.
  Terminal weaning
4. D.
  Passive euthanasia
Answer and explanation
Q22 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Distribution
The dressing material product that is NOT recommended for use in infected wounds is
1. A.
  Alginate
2. B.
  Collagen
3. C.
  Hydrocolloid
4. D.
  Hydrogel
Answer and explanation
Q23 · English · Grammar
Which of the following sentences is in 'Active voice'?
1. A.
  Renu is loved by Ram
2. B.
  Sita loves Savitri.
3. C.
  By whom was this done
4. D.
  The gate was opened by the peon
Answer and explanation
Q24 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
Which of the following statements is true about "Auscultation of the chest"?
1. A.
  Rhonchi are common over a pleural effusion
2. B.
  Rhonchi are characteristics of heart failure
3. C.
  Crepitations are characteristics of pleural effusion
4. D.
  Crepitations are common in heart failure
Answer and explanation
Q25 · Nursing Foundations · Mobility & Immobility
Which term is used for physical activity done by a patient during Activity of Daily Living (ADL)?
1. A.
  Isotonic Exercise
2. B.
  Isometric Exercise
3. C.
  Isokinetic Exercise
4. D.
  Endurance Exercise
Answer and explanation
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Q26 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
A patient is admitted with acute myocardial infarction on 20th June at 8:00 am. His condition improves on 22nd June and he is discharged on 25th June. The discharge planning begins on
1. A.
  20th June
2. B.
  22nd June
3. C.
  24th June
4. D.
  25th June
Answer and explanation
Q27 · English · Grammar
Below are 4 sets of nouns. Identify the set that contains only common nouns.
1. A.
  Mumbai, King, Chair
2. B.
  Seema, Chandigarh, Sunday
3. C.
  France, Army, Ocean
4. D.
  Girl, City, County
Answer and explanation
Q28 · Community Health Nursing · Respiratory Infections
In caring for a patient with meningococcal meningitis, you will use
1. A.
  Standard and droplet precautions.
2. B.
  Standard and airborne precautions
3. C.
  Standard precaution alone
4. D.
  Standard and contact precautions
Answer and explanation
Q29 · Nursing Foundations · Diagnostic testing
Which of the following chart/instrument is used for Distance vision Assessment?
1. A.
  Snellen chart
2. B.
  Jaeger chart
3. C.
  Ophthalmoscope
4. D.
  Ishihara chart
Answer and explanation
Q30 · Mental Health Nursing · Nursing process in Psychiatry
Which of the following Nursing Outcome Statements is correctly written?
1. A.
  Tell the relatives of the patient, he is critically ill
2. B.
  In the next 24 hours, the patient's fluid intake will total 1000 ml.
3. C.
  Patient can drink 200 ml water, if he feels thirsty
4. D.
  The patient must learn how to administer insulin
Answer and explanation
Q31 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
A patient weighing 80 kg has to be administered dopamine as an intravenous infusion through a Micro-drip set at the rate of 10 micrograms/kg/minute. 400 milligrams of dopamine is mixed in 500 ml of Normal saline. If 60 Microdrops = 1 millilitre, the calculated drop rate will be
1. A.
  30 Microdrops/minute
2. B.
  60 Microdrops/minute
3. C.
  90 Microdrops/minute
4. D.
  120 Microdrops/minute
Answer and explanation
Q32 · Nursing Foundations · Comfort, Rest & Sleep & Pain
In trying to relieve the pain of a patient, the Nursing sister asks him to identify a really happy scene he has experienced. This is called -
1. A.
  Guided imagery.
2. B.
  Relaxation therapy
3. C.
  Hypnosis
4. D.
  Transcendental Meditation
Answer and explanation
Q33 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
"Clubbing of the Nails" finding is found in which of the following disease conditions?
1. A.
  Vitamin B12 deficiency
2. B.
  Iron deficiency Anemia
3. C.
  Cyanotic Heart disease
4. D.
  Rheumatic heart disease
Answer and explanation
Q34 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Shock and Multisystem Failure
The patient whose clinical condition needs monitoring and support of at least two or more organ systems should be admitted to
1. A.
  The Intensive Care Unit
2. B.
  The medical ward
3. C.
  The palliative care unit
4. D.
  The high dependency unit
Answer and explanation
Q35 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Physiological Changes During Pregnancy
The uterine fundus height of a pregnant patient is at the level of the umbilicus. Her pregnancy is about
1. A.
  10-12 weeks
2. B.
  14-16 weeks
3. C.
  20-24 weeks
4. D.
  30-32 weeks
Answer and explanation
Q36 · Nursing Foundations · Vital Signs
A patient's oral temperature is 37°C. Then which of the following statements will be true?
1. A.
  Rectal temperature will be 37.5°C.
2. B.
  Rectal temperature will be 36.5°C
3. C.
  Axillary temperature will be 37°C
4. D.
  Axillary temperature will be 38°C
Answer and explanation
Q37 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Which of the following "device/instrument" is used in Cervical spinal cord injuries?
1. A.
  Milwaukee brace
2. B.
  Ilizarov device
3. C.
  Halo vest
4. D.
  Buck's extension traction
Answer and explanation
Q38 · Nursing Foundations · Mobility & Immobility
What is the use of "Trapeze Device"?
1. A.
  To keep the feet in dorsiflexion
2. B.
  To lift the body to sitting position by the patient.
3. C.
  To prevent the patient falling off the bed
4. D.
  Elevation of legs of the patient
Answer and explanation
Q39 · Pharmacology · Drug Affecting Blood & Blood Formation
Mrs. Madhu is on oral anticoagulant (warfarin) for the prevention of pulmonary embolism. The blood test for monitoring the dose of warfarin is
1. A.
  D-dimer
2. B.
  Partial Thromboplastin time (PTT)
3. C.
  International Normalized Ratio (INR)
4. D.
  Clotting time (CT)
Answer and explanation
Q40 · Nursing Foundations · Documentation & Reporting
The method of case documentation in nursing that uses data, action, and response in the narrative is called
1. A.
  Focus charting.
2. B.
  Case management model
3. C.
  Problem oriented medical record
4. D.
  Charting by protocol
Answer and explanation
Q41 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
The rationale for asking a patient to breathe in and hold breath for 3 seconds during incentive spirometry is to
1. A.
  Help re-expansion of alveoli
2. B.
  Produce hypercarbia
3. C.
  Reduce pain at incision site
4. D.
  Mobilize secretions
Answer and explanation
Q42 · English · Error Detection
Correct combination of the given sentences: I know a man. The man has a wooden leg.
1. A.
  I know a wooden legs man
2. B.
  The man knows I have a wooden leg
3. C.
  I know a man who has a wooden leg.
4. D.
  A man with a wooden leg knows me
Answer and explanation
Q43 · English · Error Detection
The two sentences are to be converted into one: "He will be late. That is certain." Identify the grammatically correct sentence.
1. A.
  Certainly that he will be late.
2. B.
  Late it is certain he will be
3. C.
  It is certain that he will be late
4. D.
  Late he will be certainly
Answer and explanation
Q44 · English · Grammar
Which of the following is the correct combination of the word and the part of speech to which it belongs?
1. A.
  "We" is noun
2. B.
  "And" is a preposition
3. C.
  "Caught" is a Noun
4. D.
  "Boyish" is an adjective
Answer and explanation
Q45 · Nursing Foundations · History of Nursing & Nursing as a profession
An intern orders intravenous morphine for a case of head injury. Knowing that morphine may be harmful in the case, the nurse does not administer the injection but asks for confirmation from the senior Doctor. She has followed the bioethics principle of
1. A.
  Sincerity
2. B.
  Non-maleficence
3. C.
  Autonomy
4. D.
  Fidelity
Answer and explanation
Q46 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
A 75-year-old unconscious patient is brought to the Emergency. The patient's Head CT Scan Report and CSF Examination are Normal, but the patient has a diagnosis of 'Left Lung Pneumonia'. In this clinical situation, which of the following principles is highlighted?
1. A.
  CSF is Normal in Unconscious patients
2. B.
  If CT of head is Normal, CSF will also be Normal
3. C.
  Unconsciousness is common in Pneumonia.
4. D.
  Presentation of disease is atypical in elderly
Answer and explanation
Q47 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
The suction pressure for performing nasopharyngeal suctioning through a wall-based suction unit in an adult patient should be adjusted to
1. A.
  100-120 mmHg
2. B.
  140-150 mmHg
3. C.
  60-80 mmHg
4. D.
  40-50 mmHg
Answer and explanation
Q48 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
The minimal score possible on the Glasgow Coma Scale is
1. A.
  1
2. B.
  2
3. C.
  3
4. D.
  5
Answer and explanation
Q49 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
Normally, one unit of blood is transfused within 4 hours. According to the nurse, what is the main purpose of this?
1. A.
  To prevent fluid overload
2. B.
  To prevent bacterial growth
3. C.
  To prevent a hemolytic transfusion reaction
4. D.
  To prevent hypothermia
Answer and explanation
Q50 · English · Grammar
Which of the following is the correct pair of "Masculine and Feminine" genders?
1. A.
  Cock and chick
2. B.
  Bull and Bullock
3. C.
  Lion and Cub
4. D.
  Gander and Goose
Answer and explanation
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Q51 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
Which of the following "oxygen delivery systems" provides the maximum concentration of oxygen to a patient?
1. A.
  Nasal cannula
2. B.
  Venturi mask
3. C.
  Non-rebreather mask
4. D.
  Partial-rebreather mask
Answer and explanation
Q52 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Isolation Precautions and Use of Personal Protective Equipment
A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with Seasonal Influenza. The patient had to be sent to the Radiology department for a CT Scan. According to the nurse, which statement is true?
1. A.
  The patient does not need to wear a mask during transport
2. B.
  The patient must wear an N-95 mask during transport
3. C.
  The patient must not be transported out of the ward
4. D.
  The patient must wear a surgical mask during transport
Answer and explanation
Q53 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
A 60 kg patient is to be given intravenous Nitroglycerin (NTG) at the rate of 10 micrograms per minute. A 50 ml syringe contains 25 milligrams of NTG. The rate of syringe infusion pump will be set at
1. A.
  2.4 ml/hr
2. B.
  1.2 ml/hr.
3. C.
  1.8 ml/hr
4. D.
  0.6 ml/hr
Answer and explanation
Q54 · English · Vocabulary
Identify the correctly paired opposite.
1. A.
  Old : Aged
2. B.
  Clean : Cleanest
3. C.
  Beautiful : Dark
4. D.
  Wild : Tame
Answer and explanation
Q55 · Nursing Foundations · Administration of medications
What is the use of "Z-Track technique" of Intramuscular injection?
1. A.
  To reduce pain
2. B.
  To prevent backward leakage of the medication.
3. C.
  To avoid puncturing a blood vessel
4. D.
  To allow the drug to be spread over a large area of tissue
Answer and explanation
Q56 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Research Problem/Question
You have been asked to formulate a research question using the PICO format. Which one of the following is correct?
1. A.
  'P' stands for protocol
2. B.
  'I' stands for individuals
3. C.
  'C' stands for comparison.
4. D.
  'O' stands for opportunity
Answer and explanation
Q57 · Community Health Nursing · Assisting individuals and families to promote and maintain their health
The "main focus" of the healthcare team in a Rehabilitation program conducted in the community is on
1. A.
  Patient's functional disabilities
2. B.
  Underlying disease that led to disability
3. C.
  Patient's functional abilities
4. D.
  Risk factors that predisposed to the disability
Answer and explanation
Q58 · General Knowledge · Miscellaneous
Which of the following is the correct pair of "Animal and their Young"?
1. A.
  Cat and cub
2. B.
  Dog and Doggy
3. C.
  Cow and stag
4. D.
  Sheep and Lamb
Answer and explanation
Q59 · English · Error Detection
Choose the sentence that is grammatically and contextually the most appropriate.
1. A.
  I met a woman at market.
2. B.
  He gave to the boy an orange.
3. C.
  He opened an umbrella in the rain.
4. D.
  The traitor is enemy of the state.
Answer and explanation
Q60 · English · Error Detection
Identify the sentence in which all punctuation marks are correctly placed:
1. A.
  Seema Said, "How are you. Meena said, I am fine"
2. B.
  Seema said, "How are you," Meena said, "I am fine?"
3. C.
  Seema said, "How are you?" Meena said, "I am fine."
4. D.
  Seema said, "How are you. Meena Said, I am fine."
Answer and explanation
Q61 · English · Vocabulary
"Make hay while the sun shines" means
1. A.
  Make the best out of a limited opportunity.
2. B.
  If the sun shines, the harvest will be good
3. C.
  Sunshine is good for all
4. D.
  It is best to work in the sunshine
Answer and explanation
Q62 · English · Vocabulary
The Doctor said, "Mr. Raman passed away yesterday evening." He means that Mr. Raman has
1. A.
  Gone away yesterday evening
2. B.
  Passed the examination yesterday evening
3. C.
  Died yesterday evening.
4. D.
  Been discharged yesterday
Answer and explanation
Q63 · Nursing Foundations · Introduction to Health & Illness
The example that most closely defines a disability is
1. A.
  Loss of limb
2. B.
  Injury to a limb
3. C.
  Inability to walk.
4. D.
  Unemployment
Answer and explanation
Q64 · Nursing Foundations · Mobility & Immobility
The "Logrolling" of a patient is done in case of
1. A.
  Spine fracture
2. B.
  Femur fracture
3. C.
  Rib fracture
4. D.
  Clavicle fracture
Answer and explanation
Q65 · English · Grammar
Which one of the following is in past tense?
1. A.
  I shall love
2. B.
  We love
3. C.
  I loved
4. D.
  We shall love
Answer and explanation
Q66 · English · Grammar
Which of the following is the correct pair of singular and plural forms?
1. A.
  Lady and ladies
2. B.
  Ox and Ox's
3. C.
  Mouse and mouses
4. D.
  Wolf and Wolf's
Answer and explanation
Q67 · English · Grammar
Find the "Pronoun" in the given sentence: "That idea of yours is excellent."
1. A.
  That
2. B.
  Idea
3. C.
  Excellent
4. D.
  Yours
Answer and explanation
Q68 · English · Grammar
Fill in the correct word in the blank space: "The boys who ______ lazy have been punished."
1. A.
  was
2. B.
  is
3. C.
  Am
4. D.
  were
Answer and explanation
Q69 · English · Sentence Structure
You are writing a personal letter to your father whose name is Suresh Chand. You will begin the letter with the salutation?
1. A.
  My dear father.
2. B.
  Loving father Suresh
3. C.
  Dear Mr. Suresh Chand, My father
4. D.
  Your loving daughter
Answer and explanation
Q70 · Community Health Nursing · Geriatric Health Care
Mrs. Geeta is caring for her 90-year-old mother-in-law. At a home visit, the nurse observes that Geeta is having symptoms of caregiver stress. Her plan will be to
1. A.
  Suggest shifting her Mother-in-law to hospital
2. B.
  Refer Mrs. Geeta to a psychiatrist
3. C.
  Give Mrs. Geeta a sedative
4. D.
  Plan respite care for Mrs. Geeta
Answer and explanation

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