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IGNOU Post Basic B.Sc Nursing Entrance 2022 question paper

IGNOU Post Basic B.Sc Nursing Entrance · 2022 · 120 questions · 150 minutes

Medical & Surgical Nursing 23
Obstetrics & Gynaecology 17
Mental Health Nursing 11
Nursing Foundations 10
Applied Microbiology & Infection control 9
Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) 9
Applied Physiology 7
Applied Anatomy 6
Nursing Management & Leadership 6
Applied Psychology 5
Nursing Research & Statistics 4
Pharmacology 4
Applied Sociology 3
Community Health Nursing 3
Applied Nutrition & Dietetics 3

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Q1 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Immunity
Immunity produced after 1st attack of disease is:
1. A.
  Acquired immunity
2. B.
  Natural immunity
3. C.
  Passive immunity
4. D.
  Artificial immunity
Answer and explanation
Q2 · Mental Health Nursing · Schizophrenia
A person is said to have illusion when there is :
1. A.
  Perception of a stimulus in the absence of stimulus
2. B.
  Misinterpretation of actual stimuli
3. C.
  Increased intensity of stimuli
4. D.
  Sensory distortions
Answer and explanation
Q3 · Applied Psychology · Soft Skills & its applications
The term 'empathy' means all of the following, except:
1. A.
  An ability to feel with the patient.
2. B.
  An ability to put oneself in patient situation.
3. C.
  An ability to imagine the feelings associated with the experience
4. D.
  An ability to sympathize with patient.
Answer and explanation
Q4 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Injuries to the Birth Canal
Pap smear test is done for screening of:
1. A.
  Ca breast
2. B.
  Ca cervix
3. C.
  Ca bladder
4. D.
  Ca rectum
Answer and explanation
Q5 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
In Cushing's syndrome, excessive amount of glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids will cause increase in:
1. A.
  Urine
2. B.
  Fluid retention
3. C.
  Potassium
4. D.
  Immunity
Answer and explanation
Q6 · Applied Psychology · Motivation & Emotional Processes
All of the following are necessary for producing relaxation response, except :
1. A.
  Quiet environment
2. B.
  Closed eyes
3. C.
  Expert/Trainer
4. D.
  Comfortable position
Answer and explanation
Q7 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Distribution
The arterial blood gases of a client show carbon dioxide (CO2) retention. The nurse should first assess the client for:
1. A.
  Cyanosis
2. B.
  Bradycardia
3. C.
  Mental confusion
4. D.
  Distended neck veins
Answer and explanation
Q8 · Mental Health Nursing · Psychiatric Emergencies
A patient who requires nurse's immediate attention is the one:
1. A.
  Who is refusing to attend meetings
2. B.
  With rapid and irrelevant speech
3. C.
  Who is not maintaining activities of daily living
4. D.
  Who is expressing suicidal ideations
Answer and explanation
Q9 · Applied Anatomy · Musculoskeletal System
One of the following is bone of lower limb:
1. A.
  Femur
2. B.
  Scapula
3. C.
  Metacarpals
4. D.
  Radius
Answer and explanation
Q10 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
Aplastic anaemia is characterised by one of the following:
1. A.
  Reduced production of red blood cells
2. B.
  Reduced production of white blood cells
3. C.
  Reduced white blood cells and platelets
4. D.
  Reduced red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets
Answer and explanation
Q11 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Research Approaches and Designs
Applying study results to another population is:
1. A.
  Generalizability
2. B.
  Veracity
3. C.
  Systematic
4. D.
  Privacy
Answer and explanation
Q12 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Urinary Tract Function
The main indication for hemodialysis for a client who has chronic renal failure is :
1. A.
  Ascites
2. B.
  Metabolic acidosis
3. C.
  Hypertension
4. D.
  Hyperkalemia
Answer and explanation
Q13 · Applied Physiology · Respiratory system
Lack of oxygen in tissues is called as:
1. A.
  Asphyxia
2. B.
  Cyanosis
3. C.
  Anoxia
4. D.
  Anoxaemia
Answer and explanation
Q14 · Mental Health Nursing · Crisis Intervention
The most appropriate sequence of stages in reactions of a dying patient is:
1. A.
  Anger-Denial-Depression-Bargaining-Acceptance
2. B.
  Depression-Anger-Denial-Bargaining-Acceptance
3. C.
  Bargaining-Anger-Denial-Depression-Acceptance
4. D.
  Denial-Anger-Bargaining-Depression-Acceptance
Answer and explanation
Q15 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Miscellaneous
Ophthalmia neonatorum occurs in a baby during:
1. A.
  Three weeks of life
2. B.
  Four weeks of life
3. C.
  First 48-72 hours of life
4. D.
  Six weeks of life
Answer and explanation
Q16 · Mental Health Nursing · Schizophrenia
Delusion of reference is best illustrated when the patient says that.
1. A.
  The neighbour is trying to kill me.
2. B.
  The food is being poisoned.
3. C.
  The news reader on TV is talking about me.
4. D.
  The night shift nurse is giving one wrong medication.
Answer and explanation
Q17 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management of Nursing Educational Institute
Accreditation refers to one of the following, except:
1. A.
  Making assessment
2. B.
  Meeting standards
3. C.
  Ensuring quality
4. D.
  Cost effective care
Answer and explanation
Q18 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Normal Puerperium
The hormone responsible for the production of breast milk:
1. A.
  Human placental lactogen
2. B.
  Oxytocin
3. C.
  Prolactin
4. D.
  Progesterone
Answer and explanation
Q19 · Mental Health Nursing · Mood disorders
A man with mania says, "We can pan, scan, ran, plan," the nurse identifies this as:
1. A.
  Clang association
2. B.
  Echolalia
3. C.
  Word salad
4. D.
  Neologism
Answer and explanation
Q20 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
Narcolepsy means:
1. A.
  Excessive day time sleepiness
2. B.
  Sleep related enuresis
3. C.
  Sleep apnea
4. D.
  Delay in falling asleep
Answer and explanation
Q21 · Nursing Foundations · Vital Signs
Fluid deficit most accurately assessed by :
1. A.
  Change in body weight
2. B.
  Presence of dry skin
3. C.
  Decrease in blood pressure
4. D.
  Altered general appearance
Answer and explanation
Q22 · Applied Sociology · Family and Marriage
A couple and their dependent children living together under the same roof is called as
1. A.
  Extended family
2. B.
  Joint family
3. C.
  Nuclear family
4. D.
  Metro family
Answer and explanation
Q23 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Term Newborn Infant
Cord clamping and cutting at the time of birth is done:
1. A.
  Immediately
2. B.
  After 5 minutes
3. C.
  After 10 minutes
4. D.
  After 1-2 minutes
Answer and explanation
Q24 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management Basics Applied to Nursing
All of the following are elements of nursing management, except:
1. A.
  Commanding
2. B.
  Organizing
3. C.
  Staffing
4. D.
  Planning
Answer and explanation
Q25 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Other Acute Problems
Reading for Mantoux test is taken between:
1. A.
  24 to 48 hrs.
2. B.
  10 to 12 hrs.
3. C.
  48 to 72 hrs.
4. D.
  4 to 6 hrs.
Answer and explanation
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Q26 · Nursing Foundations · Administration of medications
Angle of insertion of needle for subcutaneous injection should be:
1. A.
  15°
2. B.
  25°
3. C.
  45°
4. D.
  90°
Answer and explanation
Q27 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Miscellaneous
Anaemia prophylaxis in pregnancy starts at:
1. A.
  1st month
2. B.
  2nd month
3. C.
  3rd month
4. D.
  4th month
Answer and explanation
Q28 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
Hemoptysis is blood in:
1. A.
  Urine
2. B.
  Vomitus
3. C.
  Sputum
4. D.
  Stool
Answer and explanation
Q29 · Applied Physiology · Blood
Blood clotting requires the presence of the following catalyst:
1. A.
  F
2. B.
  cr
3. C.
  Ca++
4. D.
  Fe+++
Answer and explanation
Q30 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Modern concepts of child- care
While managing a child with behavioural problems nurse should focus on all of the following, except:
1. A.
  Discipline the child
2. B.
  Ignore the child
3. C.
  Discipline the child, modify the behaviour and follow strategy of ignoring
4. D.
  Punish the child
Answer and explanation
Q31 · Applied Psychology · Miscellaneous
All of the following are steps of systematic desensitization, except:
1. A.
  Relaxation training
2. B.
  Hierarchy construction
3. C.
  Desensitization to stimulus
4. D.
  Resolving unconscious conflicts
Answer and explanation
Q32 · Nursing Foundations · Miscellaneous
The most common site, where the pressure ulcer is likely to develop in a patient includes:
1. A.
  Arm
2. B.
  Face
3. C.
  Nose
4. D.
  Bony prominences
Answer and explanation
Q33 · Mental Health Nursing · Psychiatric Emergencies
Mutism, negativism, waxy flexibility and bizarre posture are characteristics of:
1. A.
  Paranoid Schizophrenia
2. B.
  Hebephrenic Schizophrenia
3. C.
  Catatonic Schizophrenia
4. D.
  Residual Schizophrenia
Answer and explanation
Q34 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Disinfection and Sterilization
An agent that inhibits the growth of microorganism is
1. A.
  Disinfectant
2. B.
  Bacteriocidal
3. C.
  Antiseptic
4. D.
  Water
Answer and explanation
Q35 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Miscellaneous
When there is herniation of abdominal viscera through open umbilical ring at the site of insertion of umbilical cord, it is known as:
1. A.
  Diaphragmatic hernia
2. B.
  Hiatus hernia
3. C.
  Omphalocele
4. D.
  Umbilical hernia
Answer and explanation
Q36 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Antenatal Assessment of Fetal Well-Being
The normal fetal heart rate ranges from:
1. A.
  90-100 bPM
2. B.
  100-120 bPM
3. C.
  120-140 bPM
4. D.
  120-160 bPM
Answer and explanation
Q37 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Population, Sample & Sampling
Hand-picking of subjects is done in which of the following sampling techniques?
1. A.
  Purposive
2. B.
  Quota
3. C.
  Convenience
4. D.
  Cluster
Answer and explanation
Q38 · Mental Health Nursing · Treatment modalities and therapies used in mental disorders
Absolute contraindication of ECT is:
1. A.
  Hematoma
2. B.
  Increased intracranial pressure
3. C.
  Psychosis
4. D.
  Disorientation
Answer and explanation
Q39 · Mental Health Nursing · Neurotic, stress related and somatisation disorders
The following are the symptoms of anxiety, except :
1. A.
  Palpitations
2. B.
  Gastric discomfort
3. C.
  Frequency of urination
4. D.
  Bradycardia
Answer and explanation
Q40 · Applied Anatomy · Sensory Organs
Thickest skin in human being is formed on:
1. A.
  Lips
2. B.
  Sole
3. C.
  Neck
4. D.
  Eyelid
Answer and explanation
Q41 · Applied Sociology · Social structure
Social institutions concerned with management, production and distribution of human resources are referred to as:
1. A.
  Economic institutions
2. B.
  Religious institutions
3. C.
  Educational institutions
4. D.
  Political institutions
Answer and explanation
Q42 · Pharmacology · Cardiovascular Drugs
When teaching a client about nitroglycerine therapy, the nurse should include importance of:
1. A.
  Limiting number of medicines to five tablets per day.
2. B.
  Discontinuing medicine if headache occurs.
3. C.
  Medicine stored in dark container.
4. D.
  Increase tablets if dizziness occurs.
Answer and explanation
Q43 · Mental Health Nursing · Principles and Concepts of Mental Health Nursing
One of the general principles of psychiatric nursing is:
1. A.
  Reassuring the patient all the time
2. B.
  Use self-understanding as a therapeutic tool
3. C.
  Repeated talking with the patient
4. D.
  Giving expert advises
Answer and explanation
Q44 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Disinfection and Sterilization
Simplest method of preventing cross infection is:
1. A.
  Disinfection
2. B.
  Sterilization
3. C.
  Handwashing
4. D.
  Fumigation
Answer and explanation
Q45 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Disorders of Kidney and Urinary Tract
A child with diabetes should be taught to identify the following symptoms of hypoglycemia:
1. A.
  Trembling, shaking and tachycardia
2. B.
  Shaking, dizziness, sweating and bradycardia
3. C.
  Hunger, weakness and bradycardia
4. D.
  Fever, shaking, hunger and weakness
Answer and explanation
Q46 · Applied Psychology · Psychological assessment & tests
All of the following are examples of psychological measurement, except for:
1. A.
  Chemical measurement
2. B.
  Attitude measurement
3. C.
  Personality measurement
4. D.
  Intelligence measurement
Answer and explanation
Q47 · Mental Health Nursing · Schizophrenia
Hallucinations are disorders of:
1. A.
  Perception
2. B.
  Mood
3. C.
  Thought
4. D.
  Cognition
Answer and explanation
Q48 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Endocrinology in Relation to Reproduction
Which of the following hormones causes ovulation?
1. A.
  F. S. H. (Follicle Stimulating Hormone)
2. B.
  L. H. (Luteinizing Hormone)
3. C.
  F.S.H. and L. H.
4. D.
  L. H. and H. P. L. (Human Placental Lactogen)
Answer and explanation
Q49 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness
Child sits with support at the age of :
1. A.
  2 to 4 months
2. B.
  8 to 10 months
3. C.
  4 to 6 months
4. D.
  9 to 12 months
Answer and explanation
Q50 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Disinfection and Sterilization
Which of the following is used to destroy HIV contamination?
1. A.
  Dettol
2. B.
  Alcohol
3. C.
  Sodium hypochlorite
4. D.
  Savlon
Answer and explanation
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Q51 · Applied Anatomy · Digestive System
Human body system which starts from mouth and ends in anal canal is:
1. A.
  Respiratory
2. B.
  Nervous
3. C.
  Digestive
4. D.
  Endocrine
Answer and explanation
Q52 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Antepartum Hemorrhage
Abruptio placenta is associated with:
1. A.
  Toxemia of pregnancy
2. B.
  Twin pregnancy
3. C.
  Cardiac disease of pregnancy
4. D.
  Multiparity
Answer and explanation
Q53 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
Immediate side effect of blood transfusion is:
1. A.
  Increased urine output
2. B.
  Decreased urine output
3. C.
  Anaphylactic shock
4. D.
  Reduced skin turgor
Answer and explanation
Q54 · Applied Sociology · Social stratification
All of the following are true for class system, except :
1. A.
  It is based on economic/social status.
2. B.
  It is considered as open group.
3. C.
  Occupation gets transferred to children.
4. D.
  It is based on flexible rules.
Answer and explanation
Q55 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Miscellaneous
Neonatal deaths occur in one of the following age group:
1. A.
  Less than 28 days of age
2. B.
  Less than 7 days of age
3. C.
  Less than one year of age
4. D.
  Less than 28 weeks of completed gestation
Answer and explanation
Q56 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Complications of the Third Stage of Labor
Prevention of postpartum hemorrhage can be achieved by all, except:
1. A.
  Active management of 3rd stage of labour
2. B.
  Treatment of anaemia
3. C.
  Prevention of repeated pregnancy
4. D.
  Delivering women in lithotomy position
Answer and explanation
Q57 · Applied Physiology · Nervous System
Cerebrum (fore brain) controls the one of the following:
1. A.
  Respiratory System
2. B.
  Mental behaviour, thoughts
3. C.
  Cardio-vascular System
4. D.
  Posture
Answer and explanation
Q58 · Community Health Nursing · Epidemiology – Epidemiological Approaches and Processes
Constant presence of a disease within a geographical area is :
1. A.
  Endemic
2. B.
  Epidemic
3. C.
  Pandemic
4. D.
  Sporadic
Answer and explanation
Q59 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Vitamins
Vitamin A deficiency causes :
1. A.
  Pellagra
2. B.
  Bitot's spots
3. C.
  Angular stomatitis
4. D.
  Osteomalacia
Answer and explanation
Q60 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Fundamentals of Reproduction
After ejaculation sperm remain alive for:
1. A.
  24 hours
2. B.
  48 hours
3. C.
  72 hours
4. D.
  96 hours
Answer and explanation
Q61 · Nursing Foundations · Promoting safety in health care environment
Sand bags are used to prevent all the conditions, except:
1. A.
  Amputation
2. B.
  Swelling
3. C.
  Wrist drop
4. D.
  Rotation of thigh
Answer and explanation
Q62 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
As a result of fractured ribs, the client may develop:
1. A.
  Scoliosis
2. B.
  Pneumothorax
3. C.
  Obstructive lung disease
4. D.
  Herniation of the diaphragm
Answer and explanation
Q63 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Diagnosis of Pregnancy
Which of the following is tested in urine for the diagnosis of pregnancy?
1. A.
  Progesterone
2. B.
  Estrogen
3. C.
  B. HCG (B-Human Chorionic Gonadotropin)
4. D.
  HPL (Human Placental Lactogen)
Answer and explanation
Q64 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Musculoskeletal Function
To prevent deformities of the knee joints in a client with an exacerbation of arthritis, the nurse should:
1. A.
  Discourage use of knee joint.
2. B.
  Keep client on regimen of bed rest.
3. C.
  Encourage motion of joint within limits of pain.
4. D.
  Immobilize the joint with pillows for a period of several weeks.
Answer and explanation
Q65 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Medical and Surgical Illness Complicating Pregnancy
Treatment of syphilis in a pregnant woman should be:
1. A.
  Delayed until after delivery.
2. B.
  Given as close to term as possible.
3. C.
  Given as early as possible.
4. D.
  Given only when the mother is hospitalized.
Answer and explanation
Q66 · Nursing Foundations · Introduction to Health & Illness
Patient with severe symptoms for short duration is known to have:
1. A.
  Chronic illness
2. B.
  Acute illness
3. C.
  Disability illness
4. D.
  Syndrome
Answer and explanation
Q67 · Applied Psychology · Cognitive Process
When a person is unable to recall recent events, it indicates:
1. A.
  Anterograde amnesia
2. B.
  Para-amnesia
3. C.
  Deja Vu
4. D.
  Confabulation
Answer and explanation
Q68 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Introduction to Nutrition
Most common forms of malnutrition are the following, except :
1. A.
  Beri-beri
2. B.
  Marasmus
3. C.
  Protein-energy malnutrition
4. D.
  Kwashiorkor
Answer and explanation
Q69 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
Following are the contents of ORS except:
1. A.
  Sodium chloride
2. B.
  Potassium chloride
3. C.
  Sugar
4. D.
  Calcium carbonate
Answer and explanation
Q70 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Otolaryngology
A condition in which child feels pain in ear, fever, red and bulging tympanic membrane is known as:
1. A.
  Rhinorrhoea
2. B.
  Sore-throat
3. C.
  Laryngitis
4. D.
  Otitis media
Answer and explanation
Q71 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Urinary Tract Function
The features of Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH) includes:
1. A.
  Congenital prostatic hypertrophy
2. B.
  Usually becomes malignant
3. C.
  Predisposes to hydronephrosis
4. D.
  Causes elevated acid phosphatase
Answer and explanation
Q72 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Metabolic and Endocrine Function
The type of hepatitis not transmitted by blood transfusion is:
1. A.
  Hepatitis A
2. B.
  Hepatitis B
3. C.
  Hepatitis C
4. D.
  Hepatitis D
Answer and explanation
Q73 · Mental Health Nursing · Organic Brain Disorders
Clouding of consciousness is a characteristic symptom of:
1. A.
  Schizophrenia
2. B.
  Depression
3. C.
  Hysteria
4. D.
  Delirium
Answer and explanation
Q74 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Development
If birth weight of a child is 2.5 kg, the expected weight at one year is:
1. A.
  8 kg
2. B.
  7.5 kg
3. C.
  5 kg
4. D.
  9.5 kg
Answer and explanation
Q75 · Applied Physiology · Circulatory & Lymphatic system
A client with pyrexia will most likely demonstrate:
1. A.
  Dyspnea
2. B.
  Pericardial pain
3. C.
  Tachycardia
4. D.
  Elevated BP
Answer and explanation
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Q76 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Tools and Methods of Data Collection
Capacity of a tool to detect changes as they occur is:
1. A.
  Reliability
2. B.
  Validity
3. C.
  Economy
4. D.
  Sensitivity
Answer and explanation
Q77 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
Acute rheumatic fever is characterised by one of the following:
1. A.
  Lesion in the heart
2. B.
  Lesion in the heart and blood vessels
3. C.
  Lesion in blood vessels and joints
4. D.
  Lesion in the heart blood vessels, joints and other connective tissues.
Answer and explanation
Q78 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
The following are the characteristics of the first stool of a newborn, except:
1. A.
  It is odourless.
2. B.
  It is tenacious.
3. C.
  It lacks bile pigment.
4. D.
  Contains epidermal cells and hair.
Answer and explanation
Q79 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
Accumulation of thick pus in pleural cavity is called:
1. A.
  Lung abscess
2. B.
  Empyema
3. C.
  Emphysema
4. D.
  Bronchiectasis
Answer and explanation
Q80 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Hepatitis B is transmitted through:
1. A.
  Water
2. B.
  Blood
3. C.
  Droplet
4. D.
  Infected food
Answer and explanation
Q81 · Community Health Nursing · Demography, Surveillance and Interpretation of Data
Total number of deaths below one year of age per thousand live births is called:
1. A.
  Perinatal mortality rate
2. B.
  Infant mortality rate
3. C.
  Neonatal mortality rate
4. D.
  Infant death rate
Answer and explanation
Q82 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
When two distinct stomas on proximal and distal ends are created side by side in colon, it is known as:
1. A.
  Loop colostomy
2. B.
  Single loop colostomy
3. C.
  Double loop colostomy
4. D.
  Double barrel colostomy
Answer and explanation
Q83 · Applied Physiology · Circulatory & Lymphatic system
Pulse pressure is:
1. A.
  Diastolic pressure
2. B.
  Aortic pressure
3. C.
  Difference between systolic and diastolic pressure
4. D.
  Systolic pressure
Answer and explanation
Q84 · Nursing Foundations · Health care delivery system
Collaboration to provide nursing care to group of patients under direction of a professional nurse is:
1. A.
  Case method
2. B.
  Primary method
3. C.
  Team method
4. D.
  Modular method
Answer and explanation
Q85 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
The worm transmitted by walking in agriculture field is :
1. A.
  Round worm
2. B.
  Hook worm
3. C.
  Tape worm
4. D.
  Pin worm
Answer and explanation
Q86 · Community Health Nursing · Health Care Planning and Organization of Health Care at various levels
PHC under public health system in India was introduced as a result of recommendations by:
1. A.
  Planning Commission
2. B.
  Mudaliar Committee
3. C.
  Bhore Committee
4. D.
  Kartar Singh Committee
Answer and explanation
Q87 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
Gastric irrigation is also known as:
1. A.
  Gastric feeding
2. B.
  Gastric intubation
3. C.
  Stomach wash
4. D.
  Drug administration
Answer and explanation
Q88 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Hemorrhage in Early Pregnancy
Tubal rupture in ectopic pregnancy causes:
1. A.
  Painless vaginal bleeding.
2. B.
  Continuous dull lower abdominal pain.
3. C.
  Intermittent abdominal contractions.
4. D.
  Sudden knife like pain in lower abdomen.
Answer and explanation
Q89 · Nursing Foundations · Comfort, Rest & Sleep & Pain
In addition to conventional treatment many patients are opting for:
1. A.
  Help from social media
2. B.
  Consulting apps
3. C.
  Complementary therapy
4. D.
  Quacks
Answer and explanation
Q90 · Applied Anatomy · Digestive System
Bile is produced by :
1. A.
  Gall bladder
2. B.
  Liver
3. C.
  Pancreas
4. D.
  Stomach
Answer and explanation
Q91 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Immunity
Tetanus toxoid is an example of
1. A.
  Active immunity
2. B.
  Passive immunity
3. C.
  Natural immunity
4. D.
  Herd immunity
Answer and explanation
Q92 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management Process
All of the following are characteristics of objectives, except for:
1. A.
  Specific
2. B.
  Achievable
3. C.
  Measurable
4. D.
  Illegible
Answer and explanation
Q93 · Applied Physiology · General Physiology
All of the following are endocrine glands except:
1. A.
  Salivary glands
2. B.
  Adrenal glands
3. C.
  Pituitary glands
4. D.
  Thyroid glands
Answer and explanation
Q94 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Treponema pallidum causes one of the following:
1. A.
  Gonorrhoea
2. B.
  Syphilis
3. C.
  Chancroid
4. D.
  HIV infection
Answer and explanation
Q95 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Nutritional Deficiency Disorder
Kwashiorkor is caused by deficiency of:
1. A.
  Protein and fat in diet
2. B.
  Carbohydrate and protein
3. C.
  Protein and calories in diet
4. D.
  Fat and calories in diet
Answer and explanation
Q96 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
A substance used to counteract the effect of poison is:
1. A.
  Antiseptic
2. B.
  Antidote
3. C.
  Antibiotic
4. D.
  Antifungal
Answer and explanation
Q97 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management Basics Applied to Nursing
The most essential quality of nurse manager includes:
1. A.
  Aggressiveness
2. B.
  Passive
3. C.
  Vision
4. D.
  Dominant
Answer and explanation
Q98 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
In second degree burn a nurse should assess one of the following:
1. A.
  Blisters and Erythema
2. B.
  Thrombosed vessels underneath skin
3. C.
  Edema, hard and dry skin
4. D.
  Blisters and edema
Answer and explanation
Q99 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is made up of which of the following components?
1. A.
  Eye opening / limb power / verbal response
2. B.
  Eye opening / motor response / verbal response
3. C.
  Eye opening / verbal response / pupil reaction
4. D.
  Eye opening / limb response / motor response
Answer and explanation
Q100 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · COMPLICATED LABOR-Malposition, Malpresentation and Cord Prolapse
Methods of delivering the after coming head of breech presentation are all the following, except:
1. A.
  Burns-Marshall technique
2. B.
  Mauriceau-Smellie-Veit technique
3. C.
  Forceps extraction
4. D.
  Vacuum extraction
Answer and explanation
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Q101 · Applied Anatomy · Nervous System
All of the following are true for spinal cord, except:
1. A.
  Relay messages from brain to different body parts.
2. B.
  Pass message from sensory receptors to the brain.
3. C.
  Begins at mid brain and ends at lumbar region.
4. D.
  Coordinates reflexes.
Answer and explanation
Q102 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Peasoup' diarrhea is a feature of?
1. A.
  Typhoid
2. B.
  Rota virus diarrhea
3. C.
  Gastritis
4. D.
  Cholera
Answer and explanation
Q103 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
In dysentery there is passage of:
1. A.
  Blood in stool
2. B.
  Mucus and pus
3. C.
  Blood and pus
4. D.
  Loose motion, blood, pus and mucus
Answer and explanation
Q104 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
The condition associated with a diagnosed case of acute appendicitis is :
1. A.
  Oesophageal varices
2. B.
  Infection of bowel
3. C.
  Tremors
4. D.
  Compromised blood flow to appendix and oedema
Answer and explanation
Q105 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
Parkinson's disease is caused by
1. A.
  Disintegration of myelin sheath
2. B.
  Breakdown of corpora quadrigemini
3. C.
  Reduced acetylcholine receptors at synapse
4. D.
  Degeneration of neurons of basal ganglia
Answer and explanation
Q106 · Nursing Foundations · Care of altered functioning of sensory organ & Unconscious patient
Mouth care to unconscious patient should be given when patient is in:
1. A.
  Fowler's position
2. B.
  Side lying position
3. C.
  Trendelenburg position
4. D.
  Supine position
Answer and explanation
Q107 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Population Dynamics and Control of Conception
Permanent method of family planning for male is :
1. A.
  Vasectomy
2. B.
  Tubectomy
3. C.
  Diaphragm
4. D.
  Oral pills
Answer and explanation
Q108 · Nursing Foundations · History of Nursing & Nursing as a profession
Status of nursing can be improved by all, except:
1. A.
  Good nursing care
2. B.
  Research in nursing
3. C.
  Humane concern
4. D.
  Minimal staffing
Answer and explanation
Q109 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy
The complication of eclampsia include the following, except:
1. A.
  Cerebral hemorrhage
2. B.
  Hypothermia
3. C.
  Psychosis
4. D.
  Pulmonary oedema and renal failure
Answer and explanation
Q110 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management of Nursing Service in the Hospital & Community
Delegation in an organization is:
1. A.
  Gaining skills
2. B.
  Accountability
3. C.
  Assignment of authority
4. D.
  Disharmony
Answer and explanation
Q111 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Gynecological Disorders in Pregnancy
Which of the following deficiency in pregnancy is associated with increased incidence of congenital malformations?
1. A.
  Folic acid
2. B.
  Cyanocobalamin
3. C.
  Thiamine
4. D.
  Vitamin A
Answer and explanation
Q112 · Applied Anatomy · Introduction to Anatomical terms & Organization of Human Body
Pelvic cavity consists of one of the following structures:
1. A.
  Stomach
2. B.
  Diaphragm
3. C.
  Sigmoid colon
4. D.
  Alveoli
Answer and explanation
Q113 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Organisational Behaviour & Human Relations
Leadership qualities include all, except:
1. A.
  Communication skill
2. B.
  Work productivity
3. C.
  Conflicts among co-workers
4. D.
  Team work
Answer and explanation
Q114 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Distribution
Tetany or tetanic seizures in chronic renal failure is caused by:
1. A.
  Acidosis
2. B.
  Calcium depletion
3. C.
  Potassium retention
4. D.
  Sodium chloride depletion
Answer and explanation
Q115 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Miscellaneous
Physiological leucorrhoea occurs in all the following situations, except:
1. A.
  Pre-menstrual phase
2. B.
  Mid-menstrual phase
3. C.
  While using Mini-pill
4. D.
  During pregnancy
Answer and explanation
Q116 · Applied Physiology · Renal system
Normal specific gravity of urine is :
1. A.
  Less than 1
2. B.
  1.04 to 1.05
3. C.
  1.01 to 1.02
4. D.
  1.05 to 1.06
Answer and explanation
Q117 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
One of the following hepatitis infections is spread by ingestion of contaminated water and food:
1. A.
  Hepatitis A and B
2. B.
  Hepatitis A and C
3. C.
  Hepatitis B and C
4. D.
  Hepatitis A and E
Answer and explanation
Q118 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Foundation of Nursing Research
The variable that is changed in a scientific study to test the effect is called:
1. A.
  Independent variable
2. B.
  Dependent variable
3. C.
  Confounding variable
4. D.
  Extraneous variable
Answer and explanation
Q119 · Pharmacology · Drugs Acting on Central Nervous System
Alprazolam belongs to one of the following classifications:
1. A.
  Benzodiazepines
2. B.
  Non-benzodiazepines
3. C.
  Anti-depressant
4. D.
  Anti-psychotic
Answer and explanation
Q120 · Nursing Foundations · Administration of medications
What is the usual site of intramuscular injection a nurse will choose in an adult for Z-track technique?
1. A.
  Deltoid
2. B.
  Rectus Femoris
3. C.
  Ventrogluteal
4. D.
  Vastus lateralis
Answer and explanation

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