GMCH Chandigarh Nursing Officer 2016 question paper

GMCH Nursing Officer · 2016 · 100 questions · 120 minutes · 0.25 mark deducted per wrong answer

Medical & Surgical Nursing 44
Nursing Foundations 17
English 8
Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) 5
Applied Physiology 5
Pharmacology 5
Obstetrics & Gynaecology 3
Applied Sociology 2
Pathology & Genetics 2
Mental Health Nursing 2
Applied Psychology 2
Applied Microbiology & Infection control 2
Forensic Nursing & Indian laws 1
Applied Anatomy 1
Applied Nutrition & Dietetics 1

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Q1 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management
The Mallampati Classification deals with:
1. A.
  Pattern of sleep disturbance in insomnia
2. B.
  Wound assessment in unstageable ulcers
3. C.
  Airway assessment in anesthesiology
4. D.
  Risk of Health-care associated infections in intensive care settings
Answer and explanation
Q2 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Integumentary Function
The common abdominal incision for gall bladder surgery is:
1. A.
  McBurney's Gridiron
2. B.
  Kocher's incision
3. C.
  Pfannensteil incision
4. D.
  Left paramedian incision
Answer and explanation
Q3 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
A patient in your ward develops a generalized tonic-clonic seizure. The appropriate immediate action you take is:
1. A.
  Restrain the patient's arms and legs to prevent injury
2. B.
  Insert a spoon in his mouth to prevent tongue bite
3. C.
  Turn the patient on the side
4. D.
  Pinch the patient's nose to stop the seizure
Answer and explanation
Q4 · Nursing Foundations · Communication & Nurse-Patient Relationship
The use of "touch" to convey your feelings to a patient is called:
1. A.
  Extrasensory perception
2. B.
  Haptic communication
3. C.
  Gestalt therapy
4. D.
  Neural networking
Answer and explanation
Q5 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Diagnosis of Pregnancy
The last menstrual period of a pregnant lady started on 20th February 2016. Her expected date of delivery is:
1. A.
  07th November 2016
2. B.
  14th November 2016
3. C.
  20th November 2016
4. D.
  27th November 2016
Answer and explanation
Q6 · Forensic Nursing & Indian laws · Forensic Nursing
A nurse who conducts an illegal abortion has committed:
1. A.
  An act of omission
2. B.
  An act of incompetence
3. C.
  Unintentional tort
4. D.
  An act of commission
Answer and explanation
Q7 · Nursing Foundations · Administration of medications
A Hospice facility has the following principles:
1. A.
  Death is acceptable and the process of dying must be short
2. B.
  Pain relief is not a priority in terminally ill patients
3. C.
  Bereavement care for family is not a part of this form of care
4. D.
  The focus is on comfort of the dying patient and the family
Answer and explanation
Q8 · Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) · Introduction to computer applications
In the web address, which of the following indicate that a website is secure:
1. A.
  http://
2. B.
  https://
3. C.
  httpsw://
4. D.
  httpsec://
Answer and explanation
Q9 · English · Grammar
In usage of adjectives, the correct formation of the sentence is:
1. A.
  Ram is old than Shyam.
2. B.
  Ram is older than Shyam.
3. C.
  Ram is oldest than Shyam.
4. D.
  Older Ram is than is Shyam.
Answer and explanation
Q10 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Distribution
While checking the blood pressure in the upper limb of a patient with a sphygmomanometer, you observe that she has developed carpal spasm. The most likely cause is:
1. A.
  Hypokalemia
2. B.
  Hyponatremia
3. C.
  Hypocalcemia
4. D.
  Hyperphosphatemia
Answer and explanation
Q11 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management
The suture material that is both absorbable and synthetic is:
1. A.
  Polyamide
2. B.
  Polypropylene
3. C.
  Polyglycolic acid
4. D.
  Chromic catgut
Answer and explanation
Q12 · Nursing Foundations · Nursing Care & Specific Procedures
A patient passes urine as given in the sequence: Tuesday 8 AM 200 ml, 12 noon 250 ml, 3 PM 300 ml, 6 PM 300 ml, 9 PM 250 ml, Wednesday 3 AM 200 ml, 8 AM 300 ml. The 24 hour 8 AM to 8 AM collection of urine for laboratory evaluation is quantified to be:
1. A.
  1350 ml
2. B.
  1500 ml
3. C.
  1600 ml
4. D.
  1800 ml
Answer and explanation
Q13 · Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) · Introduction to computer applications
You send an e-mail as follows: To: Tom, Cc: Dick, Harry, Bcc: Jack, Jill. The following statement is true:
1. A.
  Tom knows that a copy has been sent to Dick and Harry
2. B.
  Tom knows that a copy has been sent to Jack ,Jill, Dick and Harry
3. C.
  Jack knows that a copy has been sent to Jill
4. D.
  Dick and Harry know that a copy has been sent to Jack and Jill
Answer and explanation
Q14 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
A high frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO) vest is used for:
1. A.
  Providing high frequency ventilation
2. B.
  Loosening thick chest secretions
3. C.
  Preventing pulmonary embolism
4. D.
  Providing Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
Answer and explanation
Q15 · Nursing Foundations · Introduction to Health & Illness
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
Q16 · Applied Physiology · General Physiology
In a healthy 70 kg adult male, the intracellular fluid volume is:
1. A.
  42 Litres
2. B.
  28 Litres
3. C.
  14 Litres
4. D.
  3.5 Litres
Answer and explanation
Q17 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
On auscultation of a breathless patient you hear "crackling sounds" at the lung bases. The most likely diagnosis is:
1. A.
  Pneumothorax
2. B.
  Pulmonary oedema
3. C.
  Bronchial asthma
4. D.
  Emphysema
Answer and explanation
Q18 · English · Error Detection
Identify the sentence which has correct punctuation:
1. A.
  What is your name!
2. B.
  The scenery is beautiful?
3. C.
  Help! I have been robbed.
4. D.
  Do you belong to this college.
Answer and explanation
Q19 · 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
Q20 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
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
Q21 · Applied Physiology · General Physiology
The daily insensible water loss from the body normally is (in millilitre, ml):
1. A.
  100-200 ml
2. B.
  400-800 ml
3. C.
  1200-1400 ml
4. D.
  1600-1800 ml
Answer and explanation
Q22 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Musculoskeletal Function
An example of a cervical skeletal traction device is:
1. A.
  Halo device
2. B.
  Buck's traction
3. C.
  Thomas splint
4. D.
  Cramer wire splint
Answer and explanation
Q23 · Pharmacology · Antimicrobial Drugs
Drug to be given along with ORS during diarrhea is?
1. A.
  Cotrimoxazole
2. B.
  Zinc
3. C.
  Nalidixic acid
4. D.
  Cefixime
Answer and explanation
Q24 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Musculoskeletal Function
A patient with fracture of left tibia is using crutches for walking. A complication as a result of improper use of crutches for which regular assessment should be done is:
1. A.
  Venous thrombosis
2. B.
  Foot drop
3. C.
  Wrist drop
4. D.
  Cervical spondylosis
Answer and explanation
Q25 · Applied Sociology · Social organization and disorganization
Social conflict refers to?
1. A.
  Destruction of social values
2. B.
  Destruction or alteration of endowments by riots, war, terrorism
3. C.
  Social pathology related to female foeticide, dowry deaths, child abuse etc
4. D.
  None of the above
Answer and explanation
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Q26 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
A 40 year old patient is admitted with crushing chest pain and an Electrocardiogram (ECG) showing Acute Myocardial Infarction. He is pale, has Blood Pressure of 90/60 mm Hg, irregular pulse of 120 beats per minute, respiratory rate 28 / minute. The correct statement regarding nursing care plans is:
1. A.
  Nursing Diagnosis: Acute Myocardial Infarction with Shock
2. B.
  Nursing Diagnosis: Chest pain with complications, under evaluation
3. C.
  Long Term Goal: ECG will be normal at the time of discharge
4. D.
  Short Term Goal: Within 24 hours patient will state that pain has decreased
Answer and explanation
Q27 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
All are complications of massive blood transfusion, except?
1. A.
  Hyperkalemia
2. B.
  Alkalosis
3. C.
  Hypercalcemia
4. D.
  Hypothermia
Answer and explanation
Q28 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Antenatal Care, Preconceptional Counseling and Care
Which of the following drugs are to be prescribed in first trimester of pregnancy?
1. A.
  Iron
2. B.
  Folic acid
3. C.
  Both of the above
4. D.
  None of the above
Answer and explanation
Q29 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Distribution
The patient in the gastroenterology ward is on nasogastric tube with continuous low-pressure suction. The acid-base disorder you anticipate in this setting is:
1. A.
  Metabolic acidosis
2. B.
  Metabolic alkalosis
3. C.
  Respiratory acidosis
4. D.
  Respiratory alkalosis
Answer and explanation
Q30 · Nursing Foundations · Health Assessment
The best example of "subjective data" from the options given below is:
1. A.
  The patient is having chest discomfort for 2 hours
2. B.
  The patient's temperature was 99°F at 5.00 PM
3. C.
  The patient has a 5 cm Stage 2 pressure sore
4. D.
  The patient has a blood pressure of 120/80 mmHg in supine position
Answer and explanation
Q31 · Nursing Foundations · Administration of medications
You are required to give 1000 ml of Normal Saline over 10 hours using a micro-drip infusion set. You will adjust the drop rate (in micro-drops per minute calculated to the nearest 10 micro-drops) at:
1. A.
  200
2. B.
  150
3. C.
  100
4. D.
  50
Answer and explanation
Q32 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
The following statement is true regarding transfusion of blood to a hemodynamically stable adult patient:
1. A.
  150 ml should be transfused in the first 15 minutes
2. B.
  Blood should be administered slowly and completed not before 6 hours
3. C.
  The transfusion should be completed within 4 hours
4. D.
  The unit of blood should be warmed at the bedside for one hour before starting transfusion
Answer and explanation
Q33 · Pathology & Genetics · Genetics
Which condition is associated with Down's syndrome?
1. A.
  Trisomy 21
2. B.
  Trisomy 18
3. C.
  Dislocations
4. D.
  Mosaicism
Answer and explanation
Q34 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
As a precautionary measure, you will perform the following test before taking a sample for arterial blood gas analysis:
1. A.
  Homan's test
2. B.
  Allen's test
3. C.
  Adson's test
4. D.
  Trendelenberg's test
Answer and explanation
Q35 · Nursing Foundations · Communication & Nurse-Patient Relationship
In communicating with patients, the word "rapport" means:
1. A.
  To discuss problems and treatment with a patient
2. B.
  To report the patient's feelings to a doctor
3. C.
  To understand the patient's language
4. D.
  To show genuine feeling of goodwill
Answer and explanation
Q36 · Applied Physiology · Respiratory system
The volume of air normally inhaled and exhaled with each regular breath is called:
1. A.
  Vital capacity
2. B.
  Tidal volume
3. C.
  Timed vital capacity
4. D.
  Anatomical dead space
Answer and explanation
Q37 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
A DEXA Scan is used in the diagnosis of:
1. A.
  Breast cancer
2. B.
  Osteoporosis
3. C.
  Coronary artery disease
4. D.
  Pulmonary embolism
Answer and explanation
Q38 · Mental Health Nursing · Crisis Intervention
A patient diagnosed with a terminal illness tells the doctor, "Life is not fair. This cannot happen to me". This is an expression of:
1. A.
  Denial
2. B.
  Bargaining
3. C.
  Anger
4. D.
  Acceptance
Answer and explanation
Q39 · Nursing Foundations · Administration of medications
The Z-track technique of intramuscular injection is used to:
1. A.
  Avoid nerves and veins in the path
2. B.
  Reduce backward leakage of drug
3. C.
  Reduce the pain of injection
4. D.
  Reduce bleeding and haematoma
Answer and explanation
Q40 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Sensorineural Function
In the emergency you have 4 patients. By prioritizing your management plan, which patient's problem will you address first?:
1. A.
  Forearm in a plaster cast for 24 hours with numbness in fingers of the same hand
2. B.
  Chronic Asthmatic : Mild Cough, Respiratory rate 22 / minute, Moderate wheezing
3. C.
  Dengue patient with temperature 101°F, BP 100/60 mm Hg, Platelet count 40,000 / mm³
4. D.
  Cardiac patient on Aspirin with mild bleeding from gums
Answer and explanation
Q41 · English · Grammar
The following is an example of Direct Speech:
1. A.
  Ram said he needed a clean shirt.
2. B.
  Did Ram need a clean shirt?
3. C.
  A clean shirt was needed by Ram.
4. D.
  Ram said, "I need a clean shirt".
Answer and explanation
Q42 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Oncology: Nursing Management in Cancer Care
The process of precisely destroying cancer tissue in the brain by using radiation is called:
1. A.
  Photodynamic therapy
2. B.
  Cryosurgery
3. C.
  Gamma Knife surgery
4. D.
  Robotic surgery
Answer and explanation
Q43 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous Drugs
A patient who is prescribed oral cyclosporine should be advised to avoid:
1. A.
  Meat
2. B.
  Eggs
3. C.
  Grapefruit Juice
4. D.
  Green leafy vegetables
Answer and explanation
Q44 · Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) · Introduction to computer applications
In a Microsoft Word Document, you can change from "Times New Roman" to "Arial" by going to the:
1. A.
  Clipboard section
2. B.
  Paragraph section
3. C.
  Editing section
4. D.
  Font section
Answer and explanation
Q45 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Musculoskeletal Function
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
Q46 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
The device that can deliver oxygen at concentrations of 90-100% is the:
1. A.
  Venturi mask
2. B.
  Partial rebreathing mask
3. C.
  Non-rebreathing mask
4. D.
  Nasal cannula
Answer and explanation
Q47 · Nursing Foundations · Administration of medications
The ideal angle of insertion of a needle for administering an intradermal injection is:
1. A.
  10 degrees
2. B.
  30 degrees
3. C.
  45 degrees
4. D.
  60 degrees
Answer and explanation
Q48 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Other Acute Problems
An example of an Open Drainage system used in surgical wounds is:
1. A.
  Jackson-Pratt drain
2. B.
  Hemovac
3. C.
  T-Tube biliary drain
4. D.
  Penrose Drain
Answer and explanation
Q49 · Pathology & Genetics · Systemic Pathology
Most common site for carcinoid tumour is?
1. A.
  Duodenum
2. B.
  Jejunum
3. C.
  Ileum
4. D.
  Appendix.
Answer and explanation
Q50 · Mental Health Nursing · Miscellaneous
Jumping of one idea to another idea is?
1. A.
  Perseveration
2. B.
  Mutism
3. C.
  Flight of idea
4. D.
  Ideas of persecution
Answer and explanation
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Q51 · Nursing Foundations · Oxygenation needs
The goal of pursed lip breathing exercise is to:
1. A.
  Prevent aspiration pneumonia
2. B.
  Strengthen the diaphragm
3. C.
  Loosen the bronchial secretions
4. D.
  Reduce the amount of trapped air
Answer and explanation
Q52 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Integumentary Function
A patient has burns over the front of the chest and abdomen. The percentage of burns is calculated to be:
1. A.
  9%
2. B.
  18%
3. C.
  24%
4. D.
  36%
Answer and explanation
Q53 · English · Grammar
One of the following Singular : Plural pair is correct:
1. A.
  Man-of-War:Mans-of-wars
2. B.
  Commander-in chief : Commander-in-chief
3. C.
  Son-in-Law: Sons-in-law
4. D.
  Passer-by: Passer-byes
Answer and explanation
Q54 · English · Vocabulary
To have "an albatross around your neck" means:
1. A.
  To be very rich by birth
2. B.
  To be sentenced to death
3. C.
  To carry a difficult burden
4. D.
  To have enemies around you
Answer and explanation
Q55 · Nursing Foundations · Miscellaneous
A fire breaks out in your ward. The first action you take is:
1. A.
  Call 101 Fire Brigade
2. B.
  Shut off the oxygen supply
3. C.
  Do use the fire with the fire extinguisher
4. D.
  Evacuate the patients from the ward
Answer and explanation
Q56 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Shock and Multisystem Failure
The MAST garment is used for treatment of:
1. A.
  Acute respiratory distress
2. B.
  Hemorrhagic Shock
3. C.
  Incontinence of urine
4. D.
  Paraplegia
Answer and explanation
Q57 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Distribution
During an Intravenous (IV) infusion of saline, you observe that the infusion has stopped and there is mild swelling around the IV site. The skin is cool and puffy. This suggests:
1. A.
  Infiltration
2. B.
  Phlebitis
3. C.
  Air Embolism
4. D.
  Atherosclerosis
Answer and explanation
Q58 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Urinary Problems in Gynecology
You are teaching Kegel exercises to a female patient. Her understanding of these exercises is correct when she states that:
1. A.
  These exercises will reduce dribbling of my urine
2. B.
  These exercises will reduce the recurrent urinary tract infections I get
3. C.
  These exercises are for treating my hemorrhoids
4. D.
  These exercises will reduce fecal incontinence
Answer and explanation
Q59 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
Paradoxical respiration is most commonly seen in:
1. A.
  Congestive heart failure
2. B.
  Obstructive airway disease
3. C.
  Cardiac tamponade
4. D.
  Flail chest
Answer and explanation
Q60 · English · Vocabulary
The synonym of "conceited" is:
1. A.
  Humble
2. B.
  Timid
3. C.
  Rich
4. D.
  Proud
Answer and explanation
Q61 · Pharmacology · Drug Affecting Blood & Blood Formation
A patient is on an Oral anticoagulant (Warfarin) for treatment of pulmonary embolism. You will monitor the adequacy of anticoagulation by:
1. A.
  Modified Ivy Test
2. B.
  Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (APTT)
3. C.
  Indirect Coomb's Test (ICT)
4. D.
  International Normalized Ratio (INR)
Answer and explanation
Q62 · Applied Physiology · Respiratory system
The Lung Volume / Capacity that does not change with pulmonary disease is:
1. A.
  Vital capacity
2. B.
  Total lung capacity
3. C.
  Tidal volume
4. D.
  Inspiratory capacity
Answer and explanation
Q63 · Nursing Foundations · Miscellaneous
The "independent action" performed by a nurse that is administratively acceptable is when she:
1. A.
  Administers injection Morphine to relieve patient's acute abdominal pain
2. B.
  Discharges a patient on his request
3. C.
  Gives cold sponging to a febrile patient
4. D.
  Orders an ultrasound for a patient with abdominal pain
Answer and explanation
Q64 · Applied Anatomy · Digestive System
The appendix is located at?
1. A.
  The left anti-cubital fossa
2. B.
  The left iliac fossa
3. C.
  The right anticubital fossa
4. D.
  The right iliac fossa
Answer and explanation
Q65 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
You identify that a poly-trauma patient has gone into Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome when:
1. A.
  He develops pallor and cyanosis
2. B.
  You hear crackling sounds over the chest on auscultation
3. C.
  His respiratory rate goes up from 18 / minute to 30 / minute
4. D.
  His blood pressure falls from 140/80 mmHg to 90/60 mmHg
Answer and explanation
Q66 · Nursing Foundations · History of Nursing & Nursing as a profession
The logroll turning method is used in:
1. A.
  Lung abscess
2. B.
  Cerebrovascular accident
3. C.
  Spinal injury
4. D.
  Epilepsy
Answer and explanation
Q67 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Distribution
The osmolality of 0.45% Sodium Chloride (NaCl) is:
1. A.
  154 mOsm/L
2. B.
  278 mOsm/L
3. C.
  308 mOsm/L
4. D.
  512 mOsm/L
Answer and explanation
Q68 · Pharmacology · Cardiovascular Drugs
An infusion bag of dobutamine contains 250 milligram / 250 millilitre. It is to be infused at the rate of 3 microgram / kg / minute to a 70 kg man. The rate of infusion in millilitre / hour (calculated to the nearest millilitre) will be:
1. A.
  32
2. B.
  26
3. C.
  21
4. D.
  13
Answer and explanation
Q69 · Applied Psychology · Cognitive Process
You tell a 65 year old patient, "Listen carefully and repeat after me: Apple, Pen, Table." If he repeats these three words immediately after you in the correct sequence, he has normal:
1. A.
  Judgement
2. B.
  Orientation
3. C.
  Recall
4. D.
  Registration
Answer and explanation
Q70 · Applied Psychology · Mental Health & mental hygiene
After failure in the examination student blames his teachers and parents. This behavior is an example of?
1. A.
  Rationalization
2. B.
  Compensation
3. C.
  Projection
4. D.
  Displacement
Answer and explanation
Q71 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
The initial energy selection for defibrillation in pulseless ventricular tachycardia for a:
1. A.
  Monophasic defibrillator is 32 J
2. B.
  Biphasic defibrillator is 16 J
3. C.
  Monophasic defibrillator is 100 J
4. D.
  Biphasic defibrillator is 150 J
Answer and explanation
Q72 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
While monitoring a patient of Myocardial Infarction in your Coronary Care Unit you observe an isolated ventricular ectopic on the monitor. You will inform the physician and:
1. A.
  Continue to monitor the patient
2. B.
  Prepare to defibrillate the patient
3. C.
  Prepare to administer intravenous Lignocaine
4. D.
  Prepare to administer intravenous Nitroglycerin
Answer and explanation
Q73 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
A patient with classical heat stroke will have:
1. A.
  Dry Skin
2. B.
  Profuse sweating
3. C.
  Cool skin
4. D.
  Normal body temperature
Answer and explanation
Q74 · Nursing Foundations · Vital Signs
A body temperature of 39° Centigrade is equivalent to a Fahrenheit temperature of (in nearest degrees):
1. A.
  99
2. B.
  100
3. C.
  101
4. D.
  102
Answer and explanation
Q75 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
A Guedel airway is a:
1. A.
  Nasopharyngeal airway
2. B.
  Tracheostomy tube
3. C.
  Oropharyngeal airway
4. D.
  Laryngeal mask airway
Answer and explanation
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Q76 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Nutritional Assessment and Nutrition Education
On the basis of Body Mass Index (BMI), a person with a height of 150 cm and weight of 70 kg is defined to be:
1. A.
  Obese
2. B.
  Overweight
3. C.
  Normal Weight
4. D.
  Underweight
Answer and explanation
Q77 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
In a disaster, you will prioritize your management and attend first to the patient who is:
1. A.
  In severe pain due to fracture of the tibia
2. B.
  In deep coma with massive head injury
3. C.
  Having breathlessness with flail chest
4. D.
  Conscious patient with a hematoma on the scalp
Answer and explanation
Q78 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management
One of the primary functions of a Circulating Nurse in the Operation Theatre is to:
1. A.
  Verify that the informed consent has been taken
2. B.
  Prepare the surgical sterile table and instruments
3. C.
  Assist the surgeon during the surgery
4. D.
  Set up the laparoscope / other instruments for the surgeon
Answer and explanation
Q79 · Nursing Foundations · Elimination needs
In preparation for abdominal surgery, a patient has to be administered a pre-operative enema. The position of the patient for this enema should be:
1. A.
  Lithotomy position
2. B.
  Left lateral Sim's position
3. C.
  Trendelenberg position
4. D.
  Semi-Fowler position
Answer and explanation
Q80 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
While performing endotracheal suction in an adult, you will ensure that you:
1. A.
  Apply suction for at least 20-30 seconds at a time
2. B.
  Apply suction for only 10-15 seconds at a time
3. C.
  Set the wall-unit suction pressure at 40-60 mm Hg for adequate suctioning
4. D.
  Set the wall-unit suction pressure at 180-200 mm Hg for adequate suctioning
Answer and explanation
Q81 · English · Vocabulary
The synonym of the word EXILE is:
1. A.
  Exonerate
2. B.
  Escalate
3. C.
  Abscond
4. D.
  Deport
Answer and explanation
Q82 · Nursing Foundations · Nursing Theories
The nursing theory framework model of Florence Nightingale was:
1. A.
  Independent-functioning
2. B.
  Self-care
3. C.
  Adaptation
4. D.
  Natural-healing
Answer and explanation
Q83 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Immunity
The transfer of antibodies from mother's milk to the baby is called:
1. A.
  Artificially acquired passive immunity
2. B.
  Artificially acquired active immunity
3. C.
  Naturally acquired passive immunity
4. D.
  Naturally acquired active immunity
Answer and explanation
Q84 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Shock and Multisystem Failure
A patient presents to the emergency with a history of multiple bee stings and a blood pressure of 80/50 mm Hg. He is having:
1. A.
  Hypovolemic shock
2. B.
  Spinal Shock
3. C.
  Hemorrhagic shock
4. D.
  Anaphylactic shock
Answer and explanation
Q85 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Musculoskeletal Function
The bandage that is applied over an amputated knee stump while in preparation for a prosthesis is usually a:
1. A.
  Spiral bandage
2. B.
  Figure of eight bandage
3. C.
  Recurrent bandage
4. D.
  Circular bandage
Answer and explanation
Q86 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
Which of the following would lead the nurse to suspect that meningitis has lead to dissemination coagulation?
1. A.
  Hemorrhagic skin rash
2. B.
  Pulmonary oedema
3. C.
  Pallor
4. D.
  Haemoptysis
Answer and explanation
Q87 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Miscellaneous
A patient with the following infection should be assigned to a Negative-pressure isolation room:
1. A.
  Laryngeal tuberculosis
2. B.
  Herpes simplex
3. C.
  Mycoplasma pneumonia
4. D.
  Impetigo
Answer and explanation
Q88 · Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) · Introduction to computer applications
The word URL in computer language means:
1. A.
  Universal Recognizable Language
2. B.
  Universal Resource Locator
3. C.
  Unlimited Resource Locator
4. D.
  Uniform Recognized Language
Answer and explanation
Q89 · Applied Physiology · Respiratory system
An example of an aerobic exercise is:
1. A.
  Running 100 metres at a fast pace
2. B.
  Jogging slowly for 2 kilometers
3. C.
  Lifting 50 kg weights 10 times
4. D.
  Doing yoga by taking deep and slow breaths, from alternate nostrils
Answer and explanation
Q90 · English · Grammar
In Grammar, the sentence "The sun rises in the east" is:
1. A.
  Present continuous tense
2. B.
  Simple present tense
3. C.
  Past continuous tense
4. D.
  Simple past tense
Answer and explanation
Q91 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Other Acute Problems
A patient admitted in the emergency is having tachypnoea with a respiratory rate of 28 breaths per minute. The likely diagnosis is:
1. A.
  Narcotic overdose
2. B.
  Raised intracranial pressure
3. C.
  Pneumonia
4. D.
  Brain injury
Answer and explanation
Q92 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
While caring for a patient of Bronchial Asthma, you identify that the patient's respiratory condition has become critically worse when:
1. A.
  There is an increase in the intensity of wheezing
2. B.
  There is a decrease in breath sounds all over the chest
3. C.
  Crepitations and wheezing are both present
4. D.
  The patient says, "I am feeling more breathless than when I came to hospital"
Answer and explanation
Q93 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
In a 78 year old smoker with streptococcal pneumonia and difficulty in coughing out secretions, the nursing diagnosis is:
1. A.
  Community Acquired Pneumonia with cough
2. B.
  Pneumonia in an elderly smoker who needs chest physiotherapy
3. C.
  Acute Chest Infection with weakness of chest muscles
4. D.
  Ineffective airway clearance related to effects of pneumonia
Answer and explanation
Q94 · Nursing Foundations · Documentation & Reporting
he 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
Q95 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Immunologic Function
SLE is an example of?
1. A.
  Communicable disease
2. B.
  Autoimmune disease
3. C.
  Hemolytic disease
4. D.
  None of the above
Answer and explanation
Q96 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
A patient has a pressure ulcer in which subcutaneous fat is visible BUT bone, tendon or muscle is not exposed or visible. This is a:
1. A.
  Stage II ulcer
2. B.
  Stage III ulcer
3. C.
  Stage IV ulcer
4. D.
  Unstageable ulcer
Answer and explanation
Q97 · Pharmacology · Hormones & Related Drugs
What is the primary mechanism of action by which combined oral contraceptive pills prevent pregnancy?
1. A.
  They create a physical barrier to prevent sperm from reaching the egg.
2. B.
  They inhibit ovulation by suppressing gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH).
3. C.
  They have a spermicidal effect that kills sperm in the vagina.
4. D.
  They prevent the fertilized egg from implanting in the uterus.
Answer and explanation
Q98 · Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) · Introduction to computer applications
In conducting a search on the internet, the use of the words AND, OR, NOT indicate:
1. A.
  Hypertext Machine Language
2. B.
  Truncation Symbols
3. C.
  Wildcard Symbols
4. D.
  Boolean Operators
Answer and explanation
Q99 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Other Acute Problems
You observe that a patient of head injury opens his eyes on painful stimuli but not on command; he localizes the site of the painful stimulus; and mutters incomprehensible sounds. His Glasgow Coma Scale Score is in the range of:
1. A.
  5-6
2. B.
  9-10
3. C.
  12-13
4. D.
  14-15
Answer and explanation
Q100 · Applied Sociology · Social organization and disorganization
Artificial methods of birth control are not acceptable in:
1. A.
  Buddhism
2. B.
  Roman Catholics
3. C.
  Protestants
4. D.
  Hinduism
Answer and explanation

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