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IGNOU Post Basic B.Sc Nursing Entrance 2023 question paper

IGNOU Post Basic B.Sc Nursing Entrance · 2023 · 120 questions · 150 minutes

Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) 17
Obstetrics & Gynaecology 16
Nursing Foundations 13
Medical & Surgical Nursing 13
Mental Health Nursing 12
Nursing Management & Leadership 10
Community Health Nursing 9
Applied Physiology 6
Applied Microbiology & Infection control 5
Applied Psychology 5
Nursing Education 4
Pharmacology 3
Applied Sociology 2
Applied Anatomy 2
Forensic Nursing & Indian laws 1
Biochemistry & Nutrition 1
Applied Nutrition & Dietetics 1

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Q1 · Nursing Foundations · Infection control & BMW management
Protective Eye wear should be worn all the times when the nurse is :
1. A.
  Giving personal care to AIDS client
2. B.
  Bathing a neonate for the first time
3. C.
  Drawing cord blood
4. D.
  Taking specimen to laboratory
Answer and explanation
Q2 · Community Health Nursing · Epidemiology – Epidemiological Approaches and Processes
Mission Indradhanush was launched to achieves:
1. A.
  100% vaccination against corona virus
2. B.
  100% vaccination of antenatal mother
3. C.
  100% vaccination of children
4. D.
  100% vaccination against HPV
Answer and explanation
Q3 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Causative organism for chicken pox :
1. A.
  Variola minor
2. B.
  Variola major
3. C.
  Varicella zoster
4. D.
  Variola simplex
Answer and explanation
Q4 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management Process
Continuous task of making decisions and giving instructions to maintain action towards desired objectives is:
1. A.
  organising
2. B.
  controlling
3. C.
  motivating
4. D.
  directing
Answer and explanation
Q5 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Disorders of Kidney and Urinary Tract
In a child with hypospadias if the urethral meatus is situated at shaft, it is known as:
1. A.
  Glandular hypospadias
2. B.
  Penoscrotal hypospadias
3. C.
  Perineal hypospadias
4. D.
  Penile hypospadias
Answer and explanation
Q6 · Community Health Nursing · Screening of Disease
Most appropriate approach for prevention and control of cancer is:
1. A.
  Palliative care
2. B.
  Screening
3. C.
  Early initiation of treatment
4. D.
  Rehabilitation
Answer and explanation
Q7 · Nursing Foundations · Nursing Theories
The belief that human being can function as complete units and cannot be effectively treated part by part:
1. A.
  Systematic
2. B.
  Qualitative
3. C.
  Comprehensive
4. D.
  Holistic
Answer and explanation
Q8 · Mental Health Nursing · Schizophrenia
Delusional disorder commonly found in paranoid schizophrenia is:
1. A.
  Delusion of grandeur
2. B.
  Delusion of persecution
3. C.
  Delusion of guilt
4. D.
  Nihilistic delusion
Answer and explanation
Q9 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Indication for developing meningitis is :
1. A.
  Negative Kernig's sign
2. B.
  Absence of Nuchal Rigidity
3. C.
  Positive Brudzinski sign
4. D.
  Glasgow Coma scale score of 15
Answer and explanation
Q10 · Community Health Nursing · National Health Programs
National programme for prevention and control of non-communicable diseases include:
1. A.
  Cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and stroke
2. B.
  Cancer, diabetes, tuberculosis and road accidents
3. C.
  Cancer, leprosy, diabetes and hepatitis B
4. D.
  Cardiovascular diseases, cancer and road accidents
Answer and explanation
Q11 · Mental Health Nursing · Nursing process in Psychiatry
One of the following steps of nursing process relates to stating problems and issues:
1. A.
  Assessment
2. B.
  Diagnosis
3. C.
  Implementation
4. D.
  Rationale
Answer and explanation
Q12 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
The Moro's reflex present at birth disappears by:
1. A.
  One month
2. B.
  Two months
3. C.
  Six months
4. D.
  Four to five months
Answer and explanation
Q13 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Organisational Behaviour & Human Relations
The number of subordinates that a manager or supervisor can effectively supervise is known as:
1. A.
  chain of commands
2. B.
  line authority
3. C.
  span of control
4. D.
  control panel
Answer and explanation
Q14 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Development
Autism occurs mostly in:
1. A.
  Childhood
2. B.
  Adulthood
3. C.
  Pregnancy
4. D.
  Old age
Answer and explanation
Q15 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Development
Child gains bladder control by the age of:
1. A.
  Four years
2. B.
  Six years
3. C.
  One year
4. D.
  Three years
Answer and explanation
Q16 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
One of the following medicine to be taken on long-term basis by a patient with kidney transplant is :
1. A.
  Corticosteroid
2. B.
  Antibiotic
3. C.
  Anticoagulant
4. D.
  Gamma globulin
Answer and explanation
Q17 · Mental Health Nursing · Mood disorders
Most common postpartum psychosis is:
1. A.
  Mania
2. B.
  Depression
3. C.
  Dementia
4. D.
  Schizophrenia
Answer and explanation
Q18 · Community Health Nursing · National Health Programs
All the following are job responsibilities of ASHA worker under NRHM, EXCEPT:
1. A.
  Accompanying Antenatal women to health facility for ANC check up
2. B.
  Early detection of pregnancy using pregnancy test kit
3. C.
  Giving health education on nutrition and immunization
4. D.
  Conducting delivery
Answer and explanation
Q19 · Community Health Nursing · Intestinal Infections
All the following risk factors contribute for developing non-communicable disease in a person EXCEPT:
1. A.
  Alcohol consumption
2. B.
  Physical inactivity
3. C.
  Heredity
4. D.
  Assertiveness
Answer and explanation
Q20 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Bandaging and splinting are essential measures during one of the following emergency :
1. A.
  bleeding
2. B.
  sprain
3. C.
  fracture
4. D.
  wound
Answer and explanation
Q21 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management of Nursing Service in the Hospital & Community
It is a process of assigning responsibility and authority to co-workers or subordinate and ensuring his accountability:
1. A.
  distribution of workload
2. B.
  control authority
3. C.
  decentralization
4. D.
  delegation of responsibility
Answer and explanation
Q22 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Fetus
Oxygenated blood enter the fetal circulation from umbilical vein via?
1. A.
  Ductus venosus
2. B.
  Ductus arteriosus
3. C.
  Intra hepatic vein
4. D.
  Intra hepatic artery
Answer and explanation
Q23 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Central Nervous System
As a nurse you should observe all the following in a child with encephalitis EXCEPT:
1. A.
  Fever, headache and vomiting
2. B.
  Convulsions
3. C.
  Signs of intracranial pressure
4. D.
  Bowel movement
Answer and explanation
Q24 · Mental Health Nursing · Schizophrenia
A mental disorder characterized by stereotype speech is known as:
1. A.
  Verbigeration
2. B.
  Cataplexy
3. C.
  Negativism
4. D.
  Mannerism
Answer and explanation
Q25 · Nursing Education · Educational/Teaching Media
Slide projector belongs to one of the following categories :
1. A.
  Projected auditory aids
2. B.
  Projected visual aids
3. C.
  Non-projected auditory aids
4. D.
  Non-projected graphic aids
Answer and explanation
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Q26 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Miscellaneous
Initial steps of resuscitation include all the following EXCEPT:
1. A.
  Warmth
2. B.
  Positioning
3. C.
  Suctioning
4. D.
  Bag and mask ventilation
Answer and explanation
Q27 · Forensic Nursing & Indian laws · Dummy
Omission to do something that a reasonable and prudent person would do:
1. A.
  ignorance
2. B.
  negligence
3. C.
  malpractice
4. D.
  malfunctioning
Answer and explanation
Q28 · Pharmacology · Drug Affecting Blood & Blood Formation
During drug therapy with folic acid Vitamin B₁₂ deficiency you should as nurse monitor for the following:
1. A.
  Tremors
2. B.
  Vomiting
3. C.
  Fever
4. D.
  Bleeding
Answer and explanation
Q29 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Fluid and Electrolyte Disturbances
The signs of severe dehydration include:
1. A.
  Skin pinch goes back very slowly
2. B.
  Reduced urine specific gravity
3. C.
  Feeling thirsty or drinking eagerly
4. D.
  Irritability
Answer and explanation
Q30 · Applied Sociology · Social structure
Norms, beliefs and values are-components of :
1. A.
  society
2. B.
  community
3. C.
  culture
4. D.
  institution
Answer and explanation
Q31 · Applied Physiology · Nervous System
All the following cranial nerves control functions in the head and neck EXCEPT :
1. A.
  olfactory
2. B.
  glossopharyngeal
3. C.
  trochlear
4. D.
  vagus
Answer and explanation
Q32 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Nucleic acid & Nucleotides
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is an important molecule because it ...
1. A.
  is the result of catabolism
2. B.
  stores energy for use by body cell
3. C.
  is the result of metabolism
4. D.
  releases energy for uncontrolled burst
Answer and explanation
Q33 · Applied Physiology · Endocrine system
Cells in the pancreas that produce insulin are :
1. A.
  Epithelial cells
2. B.
  Islet cells
3. C.
  Hepatic cells
4. D.
  Germ cells
Answer and explanation
Q34 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management Basics Applied to Nursing
All of the following are the types of intellectual skills EXCEPT:
1. A.
  Thinking skills
2. B.
  Decision-making skills
3. C.
  Conceptual skill
4. D.
  Technical skills
Answer and explanation
Q35 · Mental Health Nursing · Personality and Sexual Disorders
Personality disorder in which an individual suspect that other person will harm him, is:
1. A.
  Cyclothymic
2. B.
  Hypomanic
3. C.
  Melancholic
4. D.
  Paranoid
Answer and explanation
Q36 · Community Health Nursing · Disaster Management
Provision of temporary housing, medical care occurs in one of these stages of disaster management :
1. A.
  Preparedness
2. B.
  Response
3. C.
  Recovery
4. D.
  Mitigation
Answer and explanation
Q37 · Nursing Foundations · Administration of medications
One of the following stands for "Immediate administration" drugs :
1. A.
  p. r. n.
2. B.
  c. m. p.
3. C.
  sos
4. D.
  stat
Answer and explanation
Q38 · Nursing Foundations · Patient Education
All are examples of "Moist heat" application EXCEPT:
1. A.
  Poultice
2. B.
  Paraffin bath
3. C.
  Infrared lamp
4. D.
  Hot pack
Answer and explanation
Q39 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Genital Malignancy
Most common site for cancer in a female reproductive system is:
1. A.
  Uterine cervix
2. B.
  Uterine body
3. C.
  Vagina
4. D.
  Fallopian tubes
Answer and explanation
Q40 · Applied Physiology · Musculoskeletal system
Most of the body's calcium is found in :
1. A.
  teeth
2. B.
  bones
3. C.
  intracellular fluids
4. D.
  extracellular fluids
Answer and explanation
Q41 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Central Nervous System
The commonest cause of mental retardation is:
1. A.
  Guillain-Barré syndrome
2. B.
  Klüver-Bucy syndrome
3. C.
  Korsakoff syndrome
4. D.
  Birth asphyxia
Answer and explanation
Q42 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Central Nervous System
In a child with myelomeningocele the sac contains one of the following:
1. A.
  Only spinal fluid
2. B.
  Only spinal cord
3. C.
  Only meninges
4. D.
  Spinal cord, meninges and spinal fluid
Answer and explanation
Q43 · Nursing Foundations · Vital Signs
The reliable indicator of respiratory status of a patient is :
1. A.
  Observing chest symmetry
2. B.
  Presence of cold and clammy skin
3. C.
  Listen and feel air movement
4. D.
  Determine femoral pulse
Answer and explanation
Q44 · Nursing Foundations · Comfort, Rest & Sleep & Pain
All of the following are comfort devices used for cardiac and respiratory patients EXCEPT:
1. A.
  Bed cradle
2. B.
  Pillows
3. C.
  Back rest
4. D.
  Cardiac table
Answer and explanation
Q45 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
Apgar score is checked initially within:
1. A.
  Five minutes
2. B.
  Two minutes
3. C.
  Three minutes
4. D.
  One minute
Answer and explanation
Q46 · Applied Psychology · Mental Health & mental hygiene
All of the following are defensive coping mechanisms EXCEPT :
1. A.
  Withdrawal
2. B.
  Denial
3. C.
  Repression
4. D.
  Sublimation
Answer and explanation
Q47 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management of Nursing Service in the Hospital & Community
The primary purpose of one of the following is to ensure results output, or organizational activities is:
1. A.
  Supervision
2. B.
  Control
3. C.
  Leadership
4. D.
  Monitoring
Answer and explanation
Q48 · Mental Health Nursing · Organic Brain Disorders
Dementia is seen in all EXCEPT:
1. A.
  Schizophrenia
2. B.
  Head injury
3. C.
  Huntington's chorea
4. D.
  Cannabis use disorder
Answer and explanation
Q49 · Nursing Foundations · Patient Education
Immediate first aid treatment for dogbite is:
1. A.
  Cover with dressing
2. B.
  Apply an antiseptic lotion
3. C.
  Suture if wound is wide
4. D.
  Wash with soap and water for 15 minutes
Answer and explanation
Q50 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
Characteristic symptom of congenital hypertrophic pyloric stenosis is:
1. A.
  Projectile non-bilious vomiting
2. B.
  Dysentery
3. C.
  Fever
4. D.
  Epigastric pain
Answer and explanation
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Q51 · Nursing Education · Educational/Teaching Media
The characteristic of a good instructional aid include all EXCEPT :
1. A.
  Cost effective and cheap
2. B.
  Portable
3. C.
  Purposeful
4. D.
  Complex
Answer and explanation
Q52 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Organisational Behaviour & Human Relations
The arrangement of individuals into a series of supervisors and subordinates refers to:
1. A.
  hierarchy
2. B.
  authority
3. C.
  power
4. D.
  organisation
Answer and explanation
Q53 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
The main reason for the use of Aspirin in treatment of rheumatoid arthritis is to :
1. A.
  Reduce fever
2. B.
  Reduce inflammation of joints
3. C.
  Help in range of motion activities
4. D.
  Prevent extension of disease process
Answer and explanation
Q54 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Metabolic and Endocrine Function
The assessment finding to be reported immediately in a patient with acute pancreatitis is :
1. A.
  Abdominal pain at McBurney's point
2. B.
  Melena
3. C.
  Hematemesis
4. D.
  Abdominal pain at mid-epigastric and left upper quadrant
Answer and explanation
Q55 · Mental Health Nursing · Crisis Intervention
Which behaviour by the patient indicates ineffective coping?
1. A.
  Neglecting personal grooming
2. B.
  Looking at old family photos
3. C.
  Participating in a senior citizen's programme
4. D.
  Visiting spouse grave once a month
Answer and explanation
Q56 · Applied Psychology · Psychological assessment & tests
Formula to calculate I.Q. is:
1. A.
  Mental Age/Chronological Age × 100
2. B.
  Chronological Age/Mental Age × 100
3. C.
  Mental Age + Chronological Age/Mental Age × 100
4. D.
  Mental Age + Chronological Age/Chronological Age × 100
Answer and explanation
Q57 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Development
Increase in size of body parts due to multiplication of cells refers to:
1. A.
  Growth
2. B.
  Development
3. C.
  Maturation
4. D.
  All of these
Answer and explanation
Q58 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Sensorineural Function
Untreated Glaucoma can complicate to :
1. A.
  Blindness
2. B.
  Myopia
3. C.
  Uveitis
4. D.
  Contusion
Answer and explanation
Q59 · Applied Anatomy · Musculoskeletal System
The vestigial bony part of the human skeleton is :
1. A.
  Cranium
2. B.
  Cervical
3. C.
  Coccyx
4. D.
  Clavicle
Answer and explanation
Q60 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Cookery Rules and Preservation of Nutrients
All of the following beverages have a diuretic effect EXCEPT :
1. A.
  tea
2. B.
  coffee
3. C.
  milk
4. D.
  alcohol
Answer and explanation
Q61 · Mental Health Nursing · Behavioural & Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence
Diagnosis of child with behavioural problems includes assessment of the following:
1. A.
  Child only
2. B.
  Parents only
3. C.
  Child and parent
4. D.
  Child, parent and the environment
Answer and explanation
Q62 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Immunologic Function
The major manifestation of Rheumatic fever include all EXCEPT:
1. A.
  Chorea
2. B.
  Erythema marginatum
3. C.
  Subcutaneous nodules
4. D.
  Arthralgia
Answer and explanation
Q63 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management Process
Following includes the personnel function of bringing, training manpower and maintaining favourable condition of work:
1. A.
  staff development
2. B.
  resource management
3. C.
  staffing
4. D.
  manpower planning
Answer and explanation
Q64 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Miscellaneous
All the following are the causes of abnormal labour EXCEPT:
1. A.
  Uterine dystocia
2. B.
  Fetal dystocia
3. C.
  Pelvic dystocia
4. D.
  Braxton Hicks contractions
Answer and explanation
Q65 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
One of the following is a viral disease:
1. A.
  Cholera
2. B.
  Tuberculosis
3. C.
  Typhoid
4. D.
  Hepatitis
Answer and explanation
Q66 · Applied Psychology · Personality
Eight stage classification of human life is proposed by:
1. A.
  Sigmund Freud
2. B.
  Powell
3. C.
  Strauss
4. D.
  Erikson
Answer and explanation
Q67 · Nursing Foundations · History of Nursing & Nursing as a profession
Ethics in Nursing is concerned with all EXCEPT :
1. A.
  Good conduct
2. B.
  Good character
3. C.
  Good motives
4. D.
  Good governance
Answer and explanation
Q68 · Applied Sociology · Family and Marriage
Family in which husband goes to reside in the spouse's house after marriage is known as :
1. A.
  matrilocal
2. B.
  patrilocal
3. C.
  matrilineal
4. D.
  patrilineal
Answer and explanation
Q69 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management Process
Translation of total statement of monetary requirement and financial consequences is:
1. A.
  budgeting
2. B.
  accounting
3. C.
  monitoring
4. D.
  finance management
Answer and explanation
Q70 · Applied Psychology · Biology of behaviour
Intensity level of a stimulus when its presence is recognized by the respondent is known as :
1. A.
  response
2. B.
  sensation
3. C.
  stimulation
4. D.
  threshold
Answer and explanation
Q71 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Genital Tract Injuries
Second degree perineal tear involves:
1. A.
  deeper layer of perineal muscle
2. B.
  vaginal mucosa
3. C.
  skin of perineum
4. D.
  anal margins
Answer and explanation
Q72 · Nursing Education · Educational/Teaching Media
The choice of educational media depends on all EXCEPT :
1. A.
  Learning objective
2. B.
  Gender of teachers
3. C.
  Nature of group
4. D.
  Availability of resources
Answer and explanation
Q73 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management
One among the following is the complication of spinal anesthesia :
1. A.
  Hiccoughs
2. B.
  Numbness of legs
3. C.
  Headache
4. D.
  No urge to void
Answer and explanation
Q74 · Applied Physiology · General Physiology
Electrolytes are lost mostly through :
1. A.
  Renal function
2. B.
  Sweating
3. C.
  Feces
4. D.
  Respiration
Answer and explanation
Q75 · Community Health Nursing · Miscellaneous
All vaccines should be kept at the following temperature to maintain cold chain:
1. A.
  0° to 10°C
2. B.
  0° to 20°C
3. C.
  2° to 8°C
4. D.
  10° to 20°C
Answer and explanation
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Q76 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Normal Labor
During first stage of labour abdominal examination reveals all the following EXCEPT:
1. A.
  Uterine contractions occur rhythmically not exceeding 60 sec
2. B.
  OS dilates progressively
3. C.
  Presence of backache with contraction
4. D.
  Presence of abdominal tightening
Answer and explanation
Q77 · Applied Physiology · Renal system
Production of less than 50 ml/day of urine is known as :
1. A.
  normal
2. B.
  polyuria
3. C.
  oliguria
4. D.
  anuria
Answer and explanation
Q78 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
The major cause of neonatal deaths in India:
1. A.
  Neonatal infections
2. B.
  Asphyxia neonatorum
3. C.
  Birth asphyxia
4. D.
  Pre-maturity and low birth weight
Answer and explanation
Q79 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Complications of the Third Stage of Labor
Before making an attempt to expel the placenta Nurse should ensure that:
1. A.
  Placenta is separated and is lying in lower uterine segment
2. B.
  Mother holds the breath thoughout
3. C.
  Apply pressure with fingers
4. D.
  Hold the placenta with left hand
Answer and explanation
Q80 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · COMPLICATED LABOR-Malposition, Malpresentation and Cord Prolapse
Uterine fibroids can cause all the following EXCEPT:
1. A.
  Abortion
2. B.
  Premature labour
3. C.
  Malpresentation
4. D.
  Degeneration
Answer and explanation
Q81 · Nursing Foundations · Communication & Nurse-Patient Relationship
All are barriers to effective communication EXCEPT:
1. A.
  Lack of sufficient time due to work load
2. B.
  Sympathy and patient assignments
3. C.
  Cultural issues
4. D.
  Language issues
Answer and explanation
Q82 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
All the following are true about Eczema EXCEPT:
1. A.
  There is no cure
2. B.
  It is never hereditary
3. C.
  Client must keep fingernails short
4. D.
  Corticosteroids are given
Answer and explanation
Q83 · Mental Health Nursing · Organic Brain Disorders
Delirium is a disorder of:
1. A.
  Consciousness
2. B.
  Perception
3. C.
  Memory
4. D.
  Thought
Answer and explanation
Q84 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Normal Puerperium
At 24th week of pregnancy fundus of the uterus is at the level of:
1. A.
  Half way between symphysis pubis and the umbilicus
2. B.
  At the level of umbilicus or one finger lower of umbilicus
3. C.
  At xiphisternum
4. D.
  Two finger below umbilicus
Answer and explanation
Q85 · Nursing Foundations · History of Nursing & Nursing as a profession
Justifying action or decision is termed as:
1. A.
  approachable
2. B.
  answerable
3. C.
  accountable
4. D.
  accessible
Answer and explanation
Q86 · Applied Anatomy · Reproductive System
The ovary consists of the following parts in total:
1. A.
  Cortex and medulla
2. B.
  Medulla
3. C.
  Cortex
4. D.
  Cortex, medulla and hilum
Answer and explanation
Q87 · Community Health Nursing · Epidemiology – Epidemiological Approaches and Processes
Pandemic of disease is known as:
1. A.
  Spread of infection locally
2. B.
  Spread of infection worldwide
3. C.
  Existence of infection in a particular community
4. D.
  Spread of infection in bird population
Answer and explanation
Q88 · Mental Health Nursing · Neurotic, stress related and somatisation disorders
Re-attribution therapy is used in:
1. A.
  Psychosis
2. B.
  Depression
3. C.
  Somatoform disorders
4. D.
  Mania
Answer and explanation
Q89 · Applied Psychology · Motivation & Emotional Processes
The "need to be self-fulfilled, learn, create and understand" pertains to:
1. A.
  Esteem needs
2. B.
  Love needs
3. C.
  Physiological needs
4. D.
  Self-actualization needs
Answer and explanation
Q90 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Communicable diseases having positive acid fast Bacilli test:
1. A.
  Poliomyelitis and Tetanus
2. B.
  Diphtheria and Tetanus
3. C.
  Tetanus and Leprosy
4. D.
  Tuberculosis and Leprosy
Answer and explanation
Q91 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management Basics Applied to Nursing
Systematic arrangement of materials equipment and supply according to the requirement of specific job department and placement of people in the organisation:
1. A.
  Principle of order
2. B.
  Principle of reality
3. C.
  Principle of investigation
4. D.
  Principle of logistic
Answer and explanation
Q92 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · COMPLICATED LABOR-Malposition, Malpresentation and Cord Prolapse
In case of a pregnant mother with polyhydramnios labour is induced if:
1. A.
  There is a fetal anomaly
2. B.
  Pregnancy is more than 37 weeks
3. C.
  Pregnancy is less than 37 weeks
4. D.
  Pregnancy is 28 weeks
Answer and explanation
Q93 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Integumentary Function
A client has 30 percent burn over her legs. When she comes to emergency unit, your priority action is to:
1. A.
  Clean the wound area
2. B.
  Perform endotracheal intubation
3. C.
  Doing head to toe assessment
4. D.
  Start an I/V line
Answer and explanation
Q94 · Applied Physiology · Blood
The blood cells that destroy invading bacteria or virus :
1. A.
  Melanocytes
2. B.
  Lymphocytes
3. C.
  Erythrocytes
4. D.
  Thrombocytes
Answer and explanation
Q95 · Nursing Foundations · History of Nursing & Nursing as a profession
Following deals with the rules or principles that govern right conduct of profession:
1. A.
  Law
2. B.
  Ethics
3. C.
  Order
4. D.
  Standard
Answer and explanation
Q96 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Miscellaneous
All of the following are sexually transmitted diseases EXCEPT:
1. A.
  Chlamydia
2. B.
  Gonorrhea
3. C.
  Hepatitis B
4. D.
  Typhus
Answer and explanation
Q97 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Endometriosis and Adenomyosis
All the following are signs and symptoms of endometriosis EXCEPT:
1. A.
  Pain with bowel movements
2. B.
  Dysmenorrhea
3. C.
  Soft and tender uterus
4. D.
  Infertility
Answer and explanation
Q98 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Urinary Tract Function
Conditions which predispose a person to renal calculi formation include :
1. A.
  Polyuria
2. B.
  Immobility
3. C.
  Glycosuria
4. D.
  Foley's catheter
Answer and explanation
Q99 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Sensorineural Function
The most common symptom of inner ear disorder is :
1. A.
  Pruritus
2. B.
  Burning in the ear
3. C.
  Bleeding from ear
4. D.
  Tinnitus
Answer and explanation
Q100 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Immunization and Immunodeficiency
According to National Immunization Schedule MMR vaccine is administered to child at the age of:
1. A.
  15 to 18 months
2. B.
  12 to 13 months
3. C.
  2-3 years
4. D.
  3-4 years
Answer and explanation
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Q101 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Preterm Labor, Preterm Rupture of the Membranes, Postmaturity, Intrauterine Fetal Death
Amniotic fluid is detected at:
1. A.
  Four weeks of pregnancy
2. B.
  Six weeks of pregnancy
3. C.
  Eight weeks of pregnancy
4. D.
  Ten weeks of pregnancy
Answer and explanation
Q102 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness
The anterior tentauelle ossifies after the age of:
1. A.
  18 months
2. B.
  6 months
3. C.
  8 months
4. D.
  12 months
Answer and explanation
Q103 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
A baby who weighs less than 2500 gm at birth is called:
1. A.
  Small for date baby
2. B.
  Preterm baby
3. C.
  Low birth weight baby
4. D.
  Premature baby
Answer and explanation
Q104 · Mental Health Nursing · Schizophrenia
Disorder of motor activity in which the person constantly maintains a position without any movement:
1. A.
  Verbigeration
2. B.
  Mannerism
3. C.
  Catalepsy
4. D.
  Negativism
Answer and explanation
Q105 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Dysmenorrhea and Other Disorders of Menstrual Cycles
Primary dysmenorrhea occurs in young woman after menarche, due to:
1. A.
  Excessive levels of prostaglandin
2. B.
  Pelvic inflammatory disease
3. C.
  Adenomyoma
4. D.
  Polyps
Answer and explanation
Q106 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Fetal Skull and Maternal Pelvis
The anterio-posterior diameter or pelvic outlet is:
1. A.
  13 cms
2. B.
  14 cms
3. C.
  11 cms
4. D.
  12 cms
Answer and explanation
Q107 · Nursing Education · Miscellaneous
Post-basic B. Sc. Nursing programme is type of:
1. A.
  In-service education
2. B.
  Skill training
3. C.
  Continuing education
4. D.
  On-the-job training
Answer and explanation
Q108 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Development
Preschool age is from:
1. A.
  One to three years
2. B.
  Two to three years
3. C.
  Six to seven years
4. D.
  Three to six years
Answer and explanation
Q109 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management Basics Applied to Nursing
In attainment of a particular objective, a specific criteria against which a performance is measured:
1. A.
  Goal
2. B.
  Standard
3. C.
  Checklist
4. D.
  Performance appraisal
Answer and explanation
Q110 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Population Dynamics and Control of Conception
Permanent method of contraception is:
1. A.
  Vasectomy and oral pills
2. B.
  IUCDs and oral pills
3. C.
  Tubal ligation and vasectomy
4. D.
  Saheli and Mala D
Answer and explanation
Q111 · Mental Health Nursing · Schizophrenia
Hallucination is a disorder of:
1. A.
  Thought
2. B.
  Consciousness
3. C.
  Memory
4. D.
  Perception
Answer and explanation
Q112 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Central Nervous System
One of the category of mental retardation for a child with I.Q. of 45 is:
1. A.
  Mild Intellectual Disability
2. B.
  Moderate Intellectual Disability
3. C.
  Severe Intellectual Disability
4. D.
  Profound Intellectual Disability
Answer and explanation
Q113 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Rubella is also known as:
1. A.
  Measles
2. B.
  German measles
3. C.
  Tetanus
4. D.
  Whooping cough
Answer and explanation
Q114 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Other Acute Problems
Ratio of cardiac compression and artificial breathing/respiration is:
1. A.
  60 : 6
2. B.
  30 : 2
3. C.
  30 : 3
4. D.
  60 : 3
Answer and explanation
Q115 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Shock and Multisystem Failure
Cardiac Tamponade can cause one of the following:
1. A.
  Spinal shock
2. B.
  Cardiogenic shock
3. C.
  Hypovolemic shock
4. D.
  Anaphylactic shock
Answer and explanation
Q116 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Prenatal Genetic Counseling, Screening and Diagnosis
Pregnancies with elevated serum alpha feto protein level indicates:
1. A.
  IUGR
2. B.
  Pre-eclampsia
3. C.
  Threatened abortion
4. D.
  Neural tube defects of fetus
Answer and explanation
Q117 · Nursing Foundations · Miscellaneous
All of the following is nursing responsibility while bed making EXCEPT:
1. A.
  Holding soiled linen away from uniform
2. B.
  Placing soiled linen in portable linen hamper
3. C.
  Gathering all linen before start of procedure
4. D.
  Shaking the linen to remove microbes
Answer and explanation
Q118 · Pharmacology · Antimicrobial Drugs
Vitamin B6 therapy is important when patient is on one of these drugs :
1. A.
  Kanamycin
2. B.
  Ciprofloxacin
3. C.
  Isoniazid
4. D.
  Ethambutol
Answer and explanation
Q119 · Community Health Nursing · Concepts of Community Health and Community Health Nursing
Most common substance abused in India is:
1. A.
  Alcohol
2. B.
  Cannabis
3. C.
  Bhang
4. D.
  Ganja
Answer and explanation
Q120 · Nursing Foundations · Mobility & Immobility
All are principles of proper body mechanics EXCEPT:
1. A.
  Maintain balance
2. B.
  Bend at knees
3. C.
  Carry objects close to midline
4. D.
  Use small muscle groups
Answer and explanation

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