GMCH Chandigarh Nursing Officer 2022 question paper

GMCH Nursing Officer · 2022 · 100 questions · 120 minutes · 0.25 mark deducted per wrong answer

Medical & Surgical Nursing 27
Nursing Foundations 26
Applied Microbiology & Infection control 8
Obstetrics & Gynaecology 7
Applied Nutrition & Dietetics 7
Applied Physiology 6
Pharmacology 4
Applied Anatomy 3
Community Health Nursing 3
Mental Health Nursing 2
Pathology & Genetics 2
Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) 2
Nursing Management & Leadership 1
Forensic Nursing & Indian laws 1
Applied Psychology 1

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Q1 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
If a patient is complaining of orthopnoea, it is best to make him?
1. A.
  Lie down straight on bed
2. B.
  Sit on bed in upright position
3. C.
  Walk around in the room
4. D.
  Be in any position
Answer and explanation
Q2 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
Early indicator of hypoxia in a patient is?
1. A.
  Anxiety and restlessness
2. B.
  Fall in oxygen saturation of blood
3. C.
  Cyanosis
4. D.
  Hypertension
Answer and explanation
Q3 · Mental Health Nursing · Mood disorders
The role of nurse in a comprehensive management plan for depressed patient would essentially include?
1. A.
  Prescribing antidepressant medications
2. B.
  Evaluation of medical condition and course of disease
3. C.
  Providing psychological support through cognitive behavioral therapy
4. D.
  Ordering the investigations for patients
Answer and explanation
Q4 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Evidence-Based clinical practice recommendations of nursing care of acute stroke patient includes all of the following except?
1. A.
  Rapid identification and triage
2. B.
  Enable delivery of relevant time critical treatment
3. C.
  Observe the patient
4. D.
  Rapid transfer to acute stroke unit for ongoing assessment and provision of further treatment
Answer and explanation
Q5 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Disinfection and Sterilization
The best strategy to prevent cannula site infection is?
1. A.
  Periodic training of healthcare professionals
2. B.
  Use of hand hygiene and aseptic technique of insertion
3. C.
  Skin anti-sepis
4. D.
  Frequent change of cannulas
Answer and explanation
Q6 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Integumentary Function
The First priority in emergency department management of acute burn injury would be?
1. A.
  Cleaning the wounds
2. B.
  Fluid replacement therapy
3. C.
  Maintaining airway, breathing and circulation
4. D.
  Starting Medication
Answer and explanation
Q7 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Immunity
The ability of the human body to defend itself against a pathogenic agent?
1. A.
  Resistance
2. B.
  Tolerance
3. C.
  Immunity
4. D.
  Adaptation
Answer and explanation
Q8 · Nursing Foundations · History of Nursing & Nursing as a profession
Recording of vital signs of patient by nursing professionals is required?
1. A.
  To keep patient happy
2. B.
  To monitor the progress and detect any adverse event
3. C.
  To fill the medical records
4. D.
  To have data for research
Answer and explanation
Q9 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Fundamentals of Reproduction
In which part of the fallopian tube fertilization takes place?
1. A.
  Infundibulum
2. B.
  Ampulla
3. C.
  Isthmus
4. D.
  Interstitial part
Answer and explanation
Q10 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
In a patient diagnosed of having an acute anaphylactic attack, the first nursing care response would be?
1. A.
  Administer epinephrine
2. B.
  Call the family
3. C.
  Look for causative agent
4. D.
  Check the medication chart
Answer and explanation
Q11 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Introduction to Nutrition
Which of the following is not a micro-nutrient?
1. A.
  Vitamin A
2. B.
  Zinc
3. C.
  Protein
4. D.
  Vitamin C
Answer and explanation
Q12 · Applied Physiology · Renal system
Normal urinary output is anywhere between?
1. A.
  0.5-1.5 ml/kg/hour
2. B.
  0.1-0.5 ml/kg/hour
3. C.
  1.0-5.0 ml/kg/hour
4. D.
  1.5-5.0 ml/kg/hour
Answer and explanation
Q13 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
The first response of a nurse on noticing suspected blood transfusion reaction should be?
1. A.
  Inform the patient attendants
2. B.
  Call the doctor
3. C.
  Stop the transfusion
4. D.
  Monitor urine output
Answer and explanation
Q14 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Sensorineural Function
One of the major complications due to mumps in males is?
1. A.
  Weakness
2. B.
  Sterility
3. C.
  Earache
4. D.
  Meningitis
Answer and explanation
Q15 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Distribution
Immediate nursing care activities for an unconscious patient include all of the following, except?
1. A.
  Maintaining airway patency
2. B.
  Maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance
3. C.
  Maintaining nutrition
4. D.
  Medication management
Answer and explanation
Q16 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Out of the following, which is not a direct cause of bed sore in a patient?
1. A.
  Drug reaction
2. B.
  Prolonged setting or lying in same position
3. C.
  Poor circulation to the affected part
4. D.
  Constant pressure against a particular part
Answer and explanation
Q17 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Other Acute Problems
Who is known as the father of Aseptic Surgery?
1. A.
  Hippocrates
2. B.
  Joseph Lister
3. C.
  Louis Pasteur
4. D.
  Solman Waksman
Answer and explanation
Q18 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Vitamins
Maximum amount of vitamin D is found in which among the following?
1. A.
  Liver
2. B.
  Cheese
3. C.
  Egg yolk
4. D.
  Cod liver oil
Answer and explanation
Q19 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Urinary Tract Function
The urinary output of patient is the best indicator of?
1. A.
  Severity of urinary tract infection
2. B.
  Level of consciousness
3. C.
  Status of kidney function
4. D.
  Status of medication
Answer and explanation
Q20 · Pathology & Genetics · Genetics
A normal human cell has how many chromosomes?
1. A.
  23
2. B.
  46
3. C.
  24
4. D.
  48
Answer and explanation
Q21 · Applied Physiology · Respiratory system
The total lung capacity in a healthy adult male is approximate?
1. A.
  500 ml
2. B.
  5000 ml
3. C.
  600 ml
4. D.
  6000 ml
Answer and explanation
Q22 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Complications of the Third Stage of Labor
Most common cause of postpartum hemorrhage?
1. A.
  Bleeding disorders
2. B.
  Abruptio placenta
3. C.
  Placenta previa
4. D.
  Atonic uterus
Answer and explanation
Q23 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Distribution
Hypervolemia can result because of all of the following except?
1. A.
  Early renal failure
2. B.
  Congestive heart failure
3. C.
  Diarrhoea
4. D.
  Excessive sodium ingestion
Answer and explanation
Q24 · Nursing Foundations · Vital Signs
An error in measuring blood pressure may result because of which of the following?
1. A.
  The size or position of cuff is wrong
2. B.
  Patient's arm is positioned above or below the level of heart
3. C.
  The sphygmomanometer is pressed too firmly against brachial artery
4. D.
  Any of these
Answer and explanation
Q25 · Nursing Foundations · Administration of medications
Nursing medication errors most commonly observed in hospitals are?
1. A.
  Errors related to wrong dosage and infusion rate
2. B.
  Errors related to wrong identification of patient
3. C.
  Errors related to wrong route of drug administration
4. D.
  Errors related to wrong drug being administered
Answer and explanation
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Q26 · Applied Physiology · Musculoskeletal system
Range of motion depicts?
1. A.
  Exercises that move each muscle and joint
2. B.
  Arc of movement of joint
3. C.
  Direction of movement of limbs
4. D.
  None of these
Answer and explanation
Q27 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Which of the following is the organism that causes peptic ulcer disease?
1. A.
  Staphylococcus
2. B.
  Corynebacterium
3. C.
  Helicobacter pylori
4. D.
  Streptococcus
Answer and explanation
Q28 · Nursing Foundations · Infection control & BMW management
Using gloves is absolutely mandatory in which of the following patient care activity?
1. A.
  Medication administration
2. B.
  Perineal care after child birth
3. C.
  Physiotherapy
4. D.
  Recording vitals
Answer and explanation
Q29 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Distribution
Which among the following is an example of an isotonic intravenous solution?
1. A.
  Dextrose + Normal Saline
2. B.
  10% Dextrose
3. C.
  0.45% NaCl
4. D.
  Ringer's lactate
Answer and explanation
Q30 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Vitamins
Scurvy is caused due to deficiency of?
1. A.
  Vitamin A
2. B.
  Vitamin B
3. C.
  Vitamin C
4. D.
  Vitamin D
Answer and explanation
Q31 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
The correct sequence of cardiopulmonary resuscitation includes?
1. A.
  Airway, breathing, circulation
2. B.
  Circulation, airway, breathing
3. C.
  Breathing, circulation, airway
4. D.
  Hydration, breathing, airway
Answer and explanation
Q32 · Applied Anatomy · Nervous System
Wrist drop is a condition in which?
1. A.
  Flexor muscles of wrist and digits do not work
2. B.
  Extensor muscles of wrist and digits do not work
3. C.
  Abductor muscles of wrist and digits do not work
4. D.
  Adductor muscles of wrist and digits do not work
Answer and explanation
Q33 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
The best nursing practice to prevent ventilator associated pneumonia is?
1. A.
  Reduce exposure to mechanical ventilation
2. B.
  Excellent oral care & sub-glottic suctioning
3. C.
  Promoting early mobility
4. D.
  All of these
Answer and explanation
Q34 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
Ideal solution for replacement of intravascular volume (non-haemorrhagic) would be?
1. A.
  Blood transfusion
2. B.
  Blood substitutes
3. C.
  Isotonic solution
4. D.
  Colloid solution
Answer and explanation
Q35 · Nursing Foundations · Vital Signs
In which of the following clients is a rectal temperature most usually contraindicated?
1. A.
  Client who has had a myocardial infarction
2. B.
  Client with Parkinson's disease
3. C.
  Client who is prone to seizures
4. D.
  Client with neuropathology associated with diabetes
Answer and explanation
Q36 · Community Health Nursing · Respiratory Infections
WHO declared the 2019-novel Coronavirus outbreak as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) on?
1. A.
  January 30, 2020
2. B.
  January 13, 2020
3. C.
  January 23, 2020
4. D.
  January 27, 2020
Answer and explanation
Q37 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
When should the baseline vital signs be recorded before initiating blood transfusion?
1. A.
  Within thirty minutes
2. B.
  Within one hour
3. C.
  Within one and half hour
4. D.
  Within two hours
Answer and explanation
Q38 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Surgical operations in which an opening is made through the abdominal wall to enable discharge of waste into the ileum to enable discharge of waste without passing through the colon is?
1. A.
  Ileostomy
2. B.
  Gastroscopy
3. C.
  Arthroscopy
4. D.
  Vasectomy
Answer and explanation
Q39 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Fats
Amongst fats, the category that should be minimally consumed for a healthy body are?
1. A.
  Monounsaturated fats
2. B.
  Polyunsaturated fats
3. C.
  Saturated fats
4. D.
  None of these
Answer and explanation
Q40 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Multiple Pregnancy, Amniotic Fluid Disorders, Abnormalities of Placenta and Cord
When the amount of amniotic fluid exceeds two liters the condition is called:
1. A.
  Oligohydramnios
2. B.
  Polyhydramnios
3. C.
  Bag of waters
4. D.
  Amnionitis
Answer and explanation
Q41 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management of Nursing Service in the Hospital & Community
Quality assurance in nursing is concerned with?
1. A.
  Adequacy of care
2. B.
  Practice ratings
3. C.
  Standard of practice
4. D.
  Organizational practice
Answer and explanation
Q42 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Vitamins
3D's (diarrhea, dementia, dermatitis) are the characteristic of which deficiency disorder?
1. A.
  Thiamine
2. B.
  Biotin
3. C.
  Niacin
4. D.
  Riboflavin
Answer and explanation
Q43 · Forensic Nursing & Indian laws · Miscellaneous
Limit for registration of birth in India is?
1. A.
  7 days
2. B.
  21 days
3. C.
  14 days
4. D.
  Any of the above
Answer and explanation
Q44 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management
Absence of bowel sounds and abdominal distention after abdominal surgery indicates?
1. A.
  Hemorrhage
2. B.
  Intussusceptions
3. C.
  Paralytic ileus
4. D.
  Flatulence
Answer and explanation
Q45 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
Medical treatment of coronary artery disease includes which of the following procedure?
1. A.
  Cardiac catheterization
2. B.
  Oral medication administration
3. C.
  Coronary artery bypass Grafting
4. D.
  Percutaneous transluminal Coronary Angioplasty
Answer and explanation
Q46 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
The cardinal signs of cardiac arrest include all of the following except?
1. A.
  Apnoea
2. B.
  Dilated non-reactive pupils
3. C.
  Cold clammy skin
4. D.
  Absence of carotid and femoral pulse
Answer and explanation
Q47 · Nursing Foundations · History of Nursing & Nursing as a profession
The nurse's day is celebrated to commemorate?
1. A.
  Foundation day of International Council of Nursing
2. B.
  Anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth
3. C.
  Anniversary of Mother Teresa's birth
4. D.
  Anniversary of day of opening first scientific nursing school
Answer and explanation
Q48 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
The following articles are essential components of crash cart in hospital except?
1. A.
  Defibrillator
2. B.
  Resuscitation medicines
3. C.
  Material for peripheral intravenous access
4. D.
  Stationary items
Answer and explanation
Q49 · Nursing Foundations · Administration of medications
What should be the nurse's immediate decision on physician's order of 'give one unit of blood intravenously'?
1. A.
  Prepare the patient, collect blood unit and clarify the order with the physician prior to administration
2. B.
  Seeking assistance from the head nurse/nursing supervisor
3. C.
  Collect blood unit and transfuse the patient
4. D.
  Clarify the order with physician, prepare the patient and collect
Answer and explanation
Q50 · Nursing Foundations · Miscellaneous
Trochanter roll is used to?
1. A.
  Prevent internal rotation of hip when patient is in recumbent position
2. B.
  Prevent external rotation of hip when patient is in recumbent position
3. C.
  Prevent internal rotation of hip when patient is in standing position
4. D.
  Prevent external rotation of hip when patient is in standing position
Answer and explanation
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Q51 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
All of the following diseases can be affected by lifestyle behavior except?
1. A.
  Cardiovascular diseases
2. B.
  Cancer
3. C.
  Hypertension
4. D.
  Type 1 Diabetes
Answer and explanation
Q52 · Community Health Nursing · Communication management and Health Education
Health promotion activities that can be regularly practiced by nurses include?
1. A.
  Motivating patients for healthy lifestyle behaviours
2. B.
  Regular psychological counselling of patient
3. C.
  Counselling of family members
4. D.
  All of these
Answer and explanation
Q53 · Nursing Foundations · Administration of medications
Most of the medication errors occur because of a flaw at which stage?
1. A.
  Prescribing
2. B.
  Transcribing
3. C.
  Dispensing
4. D.
  Administering
Answer and explanation
Q54 · Nursing Foundations · Miscellaneous
In case of needle stick injury, the first response of the nurse should be?
1. A.
  Start preparing a report
2. B.
  Talk to seniors
3. C.
  Wash the site with soap and water
4. D.
  Check your immunization status
Answer and explanation
Q55 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Introduction
Smallpox vaccine was invented by?
1. A.
  Louis Pasteur
2. B.
  Paul Eggene
3. C.
  Edward jenner
4. D.
  John Snow
Answer and explanation
Q56 · Pharmacology · Hormones & Related Drugs
Sports person enhance mental and physical capabilities by taking?
1. A.
  Anabolic steroids
2. B.
  Caffeine
3. C.
  Whisky
4. D.
  High caloric food
Answer and explanation
Q57 · Applied Physiology · General Physiology
Which of the following cells of the body are in almost constant mitosis?
1. A.
  Nerve cells
2. B.
  Stomach cells
3. C.
  Muscle cells
4. D.
  Renal cells
Answer and explanation
Q58 · Nursing Foundations · Mobility & Immobility
The main aim of nursing care plan for assisted mobility at bed side would be?
1. A.
  Perform active and passive range of motion exercises daily
2. B.
  Promote independence during exercises and activities
3. C.
  Both a and b
4. D.
  None of these
Answer and explanation
Q59 · Pharmacology · General Pharmacology
Unwanted but unavoidable pharmacodynamics effects of a drug at the therapeutic dose are known as?
1. A.
  Hypersensitivity
2. B.
  Side effects
3. C.
  Toxic effects
4. D.
  Idiosyncrasy
Answer and explanation
Q60 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Hand Hygiene
In clinical situations, which method for hand hygiene is to be preferred?
1. A.
  Wash with soap and water
2. B.
  Use alcohol based hand sanitiser
3. C.
  Clean your hands only when it is visibly soiled
4. D.
  None of these
Answer and explanation
Q61 · Applied Physiology · General Physiology
1. Out of the following, which is not a major intracellular electrolyte?
1. A.
  Sodium
2. B.
  Potassium
3. C.
  Magnesium
4. D.
  Phosphorous/Phosphate
Answer and explanation
Q62 · Nursing Foundations · Vital Signs
Apical pulse of a patient can be assessed by?
1. A.
  Palpating the radial artery
2. B.
  Palpating the brachial artery
3. C.
  Auscultating the heart
4. D.
  Palpating the carotid artery
Answer and explanation
Q63 · Nursing Foundations · Vital Signs
1. Pulse pressure is defined as?
1. A.
  The difference between systolic and diastolic pressure
2. B.
  The difference between arterial and venous pressure
3. C.
  The difference between standing and supine blood pressure
4. D.
  None of the above
Answer and explanation
Q64 · Pathology & Genetics · Genetics
In meiosis, how many daughter cells are produced?
1. A.
  8
2. B.
  6
3. C.
  4
4. D.
  2
Answer and explanation
Q65 · Applied Psychology · Mental Health & mental hygiene
World Mental Health day is observed on?
1. A.
  July 11
2. B.
  October 10
3. C.
  April 7
4. D.
  June 5
Answer and explanation
Q66 · Community Health Nursing · Epidemiology of Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases & Conditions
All of the following diseases can be affected by lifestyle behavior except?
1. A.
  Cardiovascular diseases
2. B.
  Cancer
3. C.
  Hypertension
4. D.
  Type 1 Diabetes
Answer and explanation
Q67 · Nursing Foundations · History of Nursing & Nursing as a profession
Theme for this year's nurses' day (2022) is?
1. A.
  A Voice to Lead - Invest in Nursing and respect rights to secure global health
2. B.
  A Voice to Lead - A vision for future healthcare
3. C.
  A Voice to Lead - Nursing the World to Health
4. D.
  None of the above
Answer and explanation
Q68 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Neuroendocrinology in Relation to Reproduction
Which hormone, produced by the ovaries, inhibits the secretion of FSH and LH?
1. A.
  Progesterone
2. B.
  Oestrogen
3. C.
  Inhibin
4. D.
  GnRH
Answer and explanation
Q69 · Applied Anatomy · Musculoskeletal System
Deformity of which bone results in Sprengel's shoulder?
1. A.
  Scapula
2. B.
  Radius
3. C.
  Ulna
4. D.
  Tibia
Answer and explanation
Q70 · Nursing Foundations · Vital Signs
Pulse oximeter is used to measure?
1. A.
  Oxygen saturation of blood
2. B.
  Pulse rate
3. C.
  Both a and b
4. D.
  None of these
Answer and explanation
Q71 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
A nurse should check the availability and patency of an intravenous access line?
1. A.
  Before bringing blood unit to ward
2. B.
  After bringing blood unit to ward
3. C.
  While transfusing the blood
4. D.
  Not require to be
Answer and explanation
Q72 · Nursing Foundations · Vital Signs
A fever is indicated when body temperature rises over oral temperature of?
1. A.
  98.6 degree F
2. B.
  99.5 degree F
3. C.
  97.8 degree F
4. D.
  100 degree F
Answer and explanation
Q73 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management
Which nursing intervention would best prevent development of deep vein thrombosis/pulmonary embolism in a post-surgical patient?
1. A.
  Hydration and physical movement of patient
2. B.
  Psychological counseling of patient
3. C.
  Bed management
4. D.
  Keeping patient
Answer and explanation
Q74 · Nursing Foundations · Documentation & Reporting
The salient feature of nurses records include all the following except?
1. A.
  Written with ink on paper
2. B.
  Complete clear and concise
3. C.
  Counter signed by doctor
4. D.
  Should not have over-writing
Answer and explanation
Q75 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
Which of the following client's complaint requires immediate nursing intervention?
1. A.
  40 year old client with sharp, severe pain due to a renal stone, not relieved by analgesics
2. B.
  35 year old client with fractured femur complaining of sharp chest pain
3. C.
  Both a and b
4. D.
  A client ulcerative colitis having lower abdominal pain
Answer and explanation
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Q76 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Multiple Pregnancy, Amniotic Fluid Disorders, Abnormalities of Placenta and Cord
In Identical twin, where the fetuses share common chorion, the number of placenta is?
1. A.
  One
2. B.
  Two
3. C.
  More than two
4. D.
  Two and fused
Answer and explanation
Q77 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Hand Hygiene
For hand hygiene procedure, which parameter/parameters are most important?
1. A.
  Time duration of hand washing
2. B.
  Technique of hand washing
3. C.
  Both a and b
4. D.
  None of these
Answer and explanation
Q78 · Nursing Foundations · Patient Education
Heimlich maneuver is used to?
1. A.
  Clear foreign body from airway
2. B.
  Remove foreign body from eye
3. C.
  Remove foreign body from ear
4. D.
  None of these
Answer and explanation
Q79 · Nursing Foundations · Introduction to Health & Illness
The definition of health given by WHO includes all of the following dimensions except?
1. A.
  Mental
2. B.
  Physical
3. C.
  Vocational
4. D.
  Social
Answer and explanation
Q80 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Musculoskeletal Function
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is caused by compression of?
1. A.
  Radial nerve
2. B.
  Median nerve
3. C.
  Ulnar nerve
4. D.
  Axillary nerve
Answer and explanation
Q81 · Pharmacology · Antimicrobial Drugs
Which of the following anti-tubercular drug causes red-orange discoloration of urine?
1. A.
  Isoniazid
2. B.
  Streptomycin
3. C.
  Ethambutol
4. D.
  Rifampicin
Answer and explanation
Q82 · Nursing Foundations · Miscellaneous
In a patient, the fluid balance is assessed by?
1. A.
  Monitoring of weight
2. B.
  Physical examination of patient
3. C.
  Input output charting
4. D.
  All of the above
Answer and explanation
Q83 · Applied Physiology · Circulatory & Lymphatic system
Which term is used to denote normal heart rate in a patient?
1. A.
  Tachycardia
2. B.
  Sinus rhythm
3. C.
  Bradycardia
4. D.
  Asystole
Answer and explanation
Q84 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Amoebiasis is transmitted through?
1. A.
  Faeco-oral route
2. B.
  Vector borne
3. C.
  Parentral
4. D.
  Airborne
Answer and explanation
Q85 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Diagnosis of Pregnancy
The recommended ante-natal visits for pregnant women in India are?
1. A.
  Four visits, including one as soon as pregnancy is suspected and one at term
2. B.
  Once a month
3. C.
  Once in two month
4. D.
  Every two weeks
Answer and explanation
Q86 · Pharmacology · Drug Affecting Blood & Blood Formation
A patient of anaemia with haemoglobin of 7 gm percent has been advised iron injections as the preferred therapy by the physician. On being given the prescribed injection by intramuscular route, the patient suddenly develops breathlessness, nausea, and hypotension. What would be the most probable cause?
1. A.
  Wrong site of injection
2. B.
  Wrong technique of injection
3. C.
  Anaphylaxis
4. D.
  Heart attack
Answer and explanation
Q87 · Nursing Foundations · Promoting safety in health care environment
The most important intended outcome of using side rails on patient bed would be?
1. A.
  Preventing the patient from fall injury
2. B.
  To provide support to drip set
3. C.
  To help in bed hygiene management
4. D.
  To restraint the patient
Answer and explanation
Q88 · Nursing Foundations · Communication & Nurse-Patient Relationship
For a patient with severe hearing disability, the nurse should?
1. A.
  Face the patient and speak clearly and distinctly
2. B.
  Shout and use exaggerating mouth movements
3. C.
  Keep silent
4. D.
  Communicate with family only
Answer and explanation
Q89 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Infections and Infestations
Fifth disease is also known as?
1. A.
  Mumps
2. B.
  Erythema Infectiosum
3. C.
  Measles
4. D.
  Rubella
Answer and explanation
Q90 · Nursing Foundations · Vital Signs
Bed side assessment of respiration by nursing professional includes all of the following except?
1. A.
  Respiratory rhythm/pattern/regularity
2. B.
  Depth of breathing
3. C.
  Assessment of any injury to chest
4. D.
  Effort associated with breathing
Answer and explanation
Q91 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Vitamins
Vitamin D deficiency causes?
1. A.
  Rickets and osteomalacia
2. B.
  Beriberi
3. C.
  Dry eyes
4. D.
  Mouth ulcers
Answer and explanation
Q92 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Hospital-Acquired Infections
All of the following are preventable hospital acquired infections except?
1. A.
  Ventilator associated pneumonia
2. B.
  Catheter associated urinary tract infection
3. C.
  Cannula associated thrombophlebitis
4. D.
  Drug associated toxicity
Answer and explanation
Q93 · Applied Anatomy · Introduction to Anatomical terms & Organization of Human Body
The most abundant tissue in the human body is?
1. A.
  Epithelial tissue
2. B.
  Connective tissue
3. C.
  Nervous tissue
4. D.
  Muscle tissue
Answer and explanation
Q94 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Nutritional Deficiency Disorder
The most common micro-nutrient deficiency in India is?
1. A.
  Iodine
2. B.
  Zinc
3. C.
  Vitamin A
4. D.
  Iron
Answer and explanation
Q95 · Nursing Foundations · Elimination needs
Amongst the following, which is the correct measurement of urinary output?
1. A.
  30 ounce
2. B.
  One cup
3. C.
  300 ml
4. D.
  1 quart
Answer and explanation
Q96 · Mental Health Nursing · Psychiatric Emergencies
In a psychiatry ward, which of the following patients should the nurse assess first?
1. A.
  A patient suffering from chronic schizophrenia who is withdrawn
2. B.
  A patient with an acute attack of severe anxiety
3. C.
  A patient with agoraphobia who stays in her room all day
4. D.
  A patient with depression complaining of constipation
Answer and explanation
Q97 · Nursing Foundations · Vital Signs
Normal rectal temperature is typically?
1. A.
  Lesser than oral temperature
2. B.
  Equal to oral temperature
3. C.
  Greater than oral temperature
4. D.
  No relation to oral temperature
Answer and explanation
Q98 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
Feeding colostrum to new-born is essential because?
1. A.
  It is good in taste
2. B.
  It is nutrient-dense and high in antibodies and antioxidants
3. C.
  It is a tradition in India
4. D.
  It induces breasts to produce more milk
Answer and explanation
Q99 · Nursing Foundations · Fluid, electrolytes & Acid-base balances
The fluid and electrolyte balance in a patient can be easily accessed by?
1. A.
  Blood pressure
2. B.
  Pulse rate
3. C.
  Urine output
4. D.
  All of the above
Answer and explanation
Q100 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Prolonged Labor, Obstructed Labor, Dystocia Caused by Fetal Anomalies
Shoulder dystocia is managed by?
1. A.
  Lovset Manoeuvre
2. B.
  Leopold manoeuvre
3. C.
  Mc Robert's manoeuvre
4. D.
  Burn marshall manoeuvre
Answer and explanation

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