IGIMS Staff Nurse 2018 question paper

IGIMS Staff Nurse · 2018 · 50 questions · 60 minutes

Medical & Surgical Nursing 11
Nursing Foundations 8
Obstetrics & Gynaecology 6
Pharmacology 4
Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) 4
Community Health Nursing 4
Applied Microbiology & Infection control 3
Applied Anatomy 3
Applied Physiology 2
Mental Health Nursing 2
Biochemistry & Nutrition 1
Pathology & Genetics 1
Forensic Nursing & Indian laws 1

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Q1 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Proteins
Protein is made of which chemical substance?
1. A.
  Vitamin
2. B.
  Mineral
3. C.
  Fat
4. D.
  Amino acids
Answer and explanation
Q2 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Disinfection and Sterilization
An autoclave is a pressure chamber used to sterilize equipment and supplies by maintaining?
1. A.
  121°C and 15 psi for 15-20 minutes
2. B.
  150°C and 15 psi for 5 minutes
3. C.
  140°C and 15 psi for 15 minutes
4. D.
  None of the above
Answer and explanation
Q3 · Applied Anatomy · Digestive System
How many pairs of salivary glands are there?
1. A.
  2 pairs
2. B.
  3 pairs
3. C.
  4 pairs
4. D.
  5 pairs
Answer and explanation
Q4 · Applied Physiology · Musculoskeletal system
Sarcomere refers to the protein of myofibril between?
1. A.
  A and H band
2. B.
  A and Z band
3. C.
  A and I band
4. D.
  Two Z band
Answer and explanation
Q5 · Pharmacology · Antimicrobial Drugs
Metronidazole is commonly used to treat?
1. A.
  Typhoid
2. B.
  Cholera
3. C.
  Dysentery
4. D.
  Diarrhea
Answer and explanation
Q6 · Applied Anatomy · Renal System
The tube that conveys urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder is?
1. A.
  Uterus
2. B.
  Ureter
3. C.
  Urethra
4. D.
  Pelvis
Answer and explanation
Q7 · Nursing Foundations · Documentation & Reporting
The primary purpose for documentation of patient's care is?
1. A.
  To promote continuity of care
2. B.
  To cure the patient from illness
3. C.
  For research work
4. D.
  For hospital benefits
Answer and explanation
Q8 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Diseases of Gastrointestinal System and Liver
The main clinical feature of pyloric stenosis?
1. A.
  Fever
2. B.
  Air hunger
3. C.
  Diarrhea
4. D.
  Projectile vomiting
Answer and explanation
Q9 · Pathology & Genetics · Miscellaneous
Which of the following organs is affected by malaria?
1. A.
  Spleen
2. B.
  WBC
3. C.
  Thyroid
4. D.
  Liver
Answer and explanation
Q10 · Forensic Nursing & Indian laws · Dummy
A nurse forgets to raise the side railing and so the patient falls off the bed. The action is?
1. A.
  Negligence
2. B.
  Assault
3. C.
  Fraud
4. D.
  Battery
Answer and explanation
Q11 · Nursing Foundations · Vital Signs
Checking pulse includes the following except?
1. A.
  Rate and rhythm
2. B.
  Volume and contractibility
3. C.
  Rate, rhythm and volume
4. D.
  Both a & b
Answer and explanation
Q12 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Term Newborn Infant
Cheese-like greasy white substance covering the newborn's skin is?
1. A.
  Lanugo
2. B.
  Vernix caseosa
3. C.
  Meconium
4. D.
  Mucus
Answer and explanation
Q13 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Induction of Labor
Partograph is used to?
1. A.
  Assess the fetal well-being in labour
2. B.
  Assess the condition of the baby at birth
3. C.
  Record the events of pregnancy
4. D.
  Assess the progress of labour
Answer and explanation
Q14 · Nursing Foundations · Nutritional Needs
The most accurate method to check proper placement of Ryle's tube is by?
1. A.
  Auscultation by pushing air through Ryle's tube
2. B.
  Aspiration through Ryle's tube
3. C.
  X-ray of the chest
4. D.
  Checking bubbling of the Ryle's tube outlet in water
Answer and explanation
Q15 · Nursing Foundations · Miscellaneous
The following instruments can be sterilized by boiling except?
1. A.
  Speculum
2. B.
  Artery forceps
3. C.
  Scissor
4. D.
  Dissecting forceps
Answer and explanation
Q16 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management
The most significant nursing care of a child after the surgical repair of a cleft lip is?
1. A.
  Preventing crying
2. B.
  Placing in the semi-fowler position
3. C.
  Keeping NPO for 1 day following surgery
4. D.
  Feeding with spoon
Answer and explanation
Q17 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Isolation Precautions and Use of Personal Protective Equipment
Separation of the infected person from the uninfected to prevent infection is?
1. A.
  Isolation
2. B.
  Disinfection
3. C.
  Quarantine
4. D.
  Sterilization
Answer and explanation
Q18 · Nursing Foundations · Nursing Care & Specific Procedures
Which nursing intervention requires a nurse to use standard precautions?
1. A.
  Giving a back rub
2. B.
  Emptying a portable wound drainage system
3. C.
  Obtaining a blood pressure of an HIV positive person
4. D.
  Helping patient in physiotherapy
Answer and explanation
Q19 · Nursing Foundations · Vital Signs
The number of fingers to be used while checking pulse is?
1. A.
  1 finger
2. B.
  5 fingers
3. C.
  3 fingers
4. D.
  4 fingers
Answer and explanation
Q20 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
A 7-year-old boy weighing 22 kg is admitted in emergency with 50% burn. How much fluid should be infused within the first 8 hours?
1. A.
  2000 ml
2. B.
  2200 ml
3. C.
  2500 ml
4. D.
  2700 ml
Answer and explanation
Q21 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
DOTS therapy (CAT-1) is provided for the period of?
1. A.
  6 months
2. B.
  7 months
3. C.
  8 months
4. D.
  9 months
Answer and explanation
Q22 · Nursing Foundations · Administration of medications
Oxygen administration through nasal cannula?
1. A.
  2-4 litre
2. B.
  1-6 litre
3. C.
  6-8 litre
4. D.
  8-10 litre
Answer and explanation
Q23 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
A patient admitted with the diagnosis of renal calculi is complaining of severe pain in the right flank and nausea. The immediate nursing goal for this patient would be?
1. A.
  Relief of pain
2. B.
  Prevention of infection due to stasis
3. C.
  Prevention of recurrence of stone formation
4. D.
  Promoting normal voiding pattern
Answer and explanation
Q24 · Community Health Nursing · Family planning
The sudden outbreak of a disease in excess of normal expectation is?
1. A.
  Epidemic
2. B.
  Endemic
3. C.
  Pandemic
4. D.
  Sporadic
Answer and explanation
Q25 · Pharmacology · Hormones & Related Drugs
Which type of insulin is used for rapid reduction of glucose?
1. A.
  Short acting
2. B.
  Rapid acting
3. C.
  Intermediate acting
4. D.
  Long acting
Answer and explanation
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Q26 · Applied Anatomy · Reproductive System
Breast self-examination involves both?
1. A.
  Inspection of breast and palpation of breast tissue
2. B.
  Palpation of breast tissue and squeezing nipple for discharge
3. C.
  Palpation of breast tissue and auxiliary lymph node
4. D.
  All of the above
Answer and explanation
Q27 · Community Health Nursing · Concepts of Community Health and Community Health Nursing
Study of human population is?
1. A.
  Mammography
2. B.
  Demography
3. C.
  Sonography
4. D.
  Geography
Answer and explanation
Q28 · Community Health Nursing · Miscellaneous
VVM is used for monitoring the potency of?
1. A.
  DPT vaccine
2. B.
  Hepatitis B vaccine
3. C.
  OPV vaccine
4. D.
  Typhoid vaccine
Answer and explanation
Q29 · Community Health Nursing · Environmental Science, Environmental Health, and Sanitation
World Health Day is celebrated on?
1. A.
  7th April
2. B.
  5th June
3. C.
  10th August
4. D.
  1st December
Answer and explanation
Q30 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Skin Disorders
Koplik's spots are seen in?
1. A.
  Measles
2. B.
  Mumps
3. C.
  Diphtheria
4. D.
  Chicken pox
Answer and explanation
Q31 · Nursing Foundations · Administration of medications
A nurse is instructing a group of junior nurses on the injection method of administering the BCG vaccine. What injection method should the nurse teach?
1. A.
  Intradermal
2. B.
  Subcutaneous
3. C.
  Intramuscular
4. D.
  Intravenous
Answer and explanation
Q32 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Pharmacotherapeutics in Obstetrics
Which hormone coordinates uterine contraction after delivery?
1. A.
  Progesterone
2. B.
  Oxytocin
3. C.
  Prolactin
4. D.
  Estrogen
Answer and explanation
Q33 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Population Dynamics and Control of Conception
Which of the following methods of contraception provides protection against sexually transmitted disease?
1. A.
  Oral contraceptive
2. B.
  Intrauterine contraceptive devices
3. C.
  Condom
4. D.
  Norplant implant
Answer and explanation
Q34 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
A nurse taking care of a patient with closed chest drainage observes constant bubbling in the water seal compartment during both inspiration and expiration. What should the nurse conclude?
1. A.
  The system is functioning normally
2. B.
  The patient has developed pneumothorax
3. C.
  The chest tube is obstructed
4. D.
  The system has an air leak
Answer and explanation
Q35 · Pharmacology · Cardiovascular Drugs
A patient is being treated with tab Digoxin. What signs and symptoms are indicative of digoxin toxicity?
1. A.
  Convulsion
2. B.
  Yellow vision
3. C.
  Vertigo
4. D.
  Muscle cramping
Answer and explanation
Q36 · Applied Physiology · Sensory organs
Size of the pupil varies between?
1. A.
  1–2 mm
2. B.
  2–6 mm
3. C.
  6–8 mm
4. D.
  1–10 mm
Answer and explanation
Q37 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Shock and Multisystem Failure
Which of the following conditions is the most important risk factor for intracerebral hemorrhage?
1. A.
  Coronary artery disease
2. B.
  Hypertension
3. C.
  Shock
4. D.
  Thrombolytic drug
Answer and explanation
Q38 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Miscellaneous
Schick test is done to confirm?
1. A.
  Influenza
2. B.
  Pertussis
3. C.
  Diphtheria
4. D.
  Cholera
Answer and explanation
Q39 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Common Medical Procedures
Baby's weight is tripled at the age of?
1. A.
  3 months
2. B.
  6 months
3. C.
  9 months
4. D.
  12 months
Answer and explanation
Q40 · Mental Health Nursing · Treatment modalities and therapies used in mental disorders
The drug of choice for control of manic behavior is?
1. A.
  Tofranil
2. B.
  Elavil
3. C.
  Lithium carbonate
4. D.
  Reserpine
Answer and explanation
Q41 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Inflation of the balloon of a Foley's catheter is done by pushing air/water?
1. A.
  5 ml
2. B.
  5-10 ml
3. C.
  10-15 ml
4. D.
  15-20 ml
Answer and explanation
Q42 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Normal Labor
Bag of membrane ruptures?
1. A.
  Before full dilation of cervix
2. B.
  After full dilation of cervix
3. C.
  After head is engaged
4. D.
  With excessive show
Answer and explanation
Q43 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Antepartum Hemorrhage
When the placenta is implanted completely over the lower uterine segment, it is called......placenta previa?
1. A.
  Central
2. B.
  Marginal
3. C.
  Partial central
4. D.
  Side lying
Answer and explanation
Q44 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Sensorineural Function
The nurse is teaching a patient with glaucoma regarding self-care. Which of the following teaching is appropriate?
1. A.
  Avoid watching television for more than one hour
2. B.
  Avoid lifting heavy objects
3. C.
  Avoid caffeinated and carbonated beverages
4. D.
  To come to the ophthalmologist when symptoms increase
Answer and explanation
Q45 · Pharmacology · General Pharmacology
A nurse is to give a 150 mg injection from a vial containing 500 mg diluted in 5 ml. How many ml will she inject?
1. A.
  1 ml
2. B.
  1.5 ml
3. C.
  2 ml
4. D.
  2.5 ml
Answer and explanation
Q46 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Sensorineural Function
The following are the components of Glasgow Coma Scale, except?
1. A.
  Eye response
2. B.
  Verbal response
3. C.
  Coughing response
4. D.
  Motor response
Answer and explanation
Q47 · Mental Health Nursing · Psychiatric Emergencies
There is increased danger of suicide when a patient is?
1. A.
  Improving from severe depression
2. B.
  Extremely depressed
3. C.
  Lethargic
4. D.
  Female
Answer and explanation
Q48 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Immunologic Function
Which of the following agents causes anaphylaxis?
1. A.
  Drugs
2. B.
  Foods
3. C.
  Insect venom
4. D.
  All of the above
Answer and explanation
Q49 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
During admission of a patient with severe head injury to the emergency department, the nurse places the highest priority on assessment for?
1. A.
  Patency of airway
2. B.
  Presence of neck injury
3. C.
  Neurologic status with the Glasgow Coma Scale
4. D.
  CSF leakage from the ears or nose
Answer and explanation
Q50 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
Chronic inflammation of bronchi and bronchioles is called?
1. A.
  Bronchitis
2. B.
  Emphysema
3. C.
  Bronchiectasis
4. D.
  Asthma
Answer and explanation