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IGNOU Post Basic B.Sc Nursing Entrance 2017 question paper

IGNOU Post Basic B.Sc Nursing Entrance · 2017 · 120 questions · 120 minutes

Medical & Surgical Nursing 22
Obstetrics & Gynaecology 15
Mental Health Nursing 12
Nursing Management & Leadership 10
Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) 9
Applied Microbiology & Infection control 9
Applied Psychology 9
Nursing Foundations 8
Community Health Nursing 7
Nursing Education 5
Pharmacology 4
Applied Anatomy 3
Nursing Research & Statistics 3
Applied Physiology 1
Forensic Nursing & Indian laws 1
Applied Sociology 1
Applied Nutrition & Dietetics 1

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Q1 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Physiological Changes During Pregnancy
The height of the uterus at the level of the umbilicus during pregnancy is at?
1. A.
  28 weeks
2. B.
  22 weeks
3. C.
  18 weeks
4. D.
  16 weeks
Answer and explanation
Q2 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Which artery is commonly affected during Myocardial Infarction?
1. A.
  Renal Artery
2. B.
  Coronary Artery
3. C.
  Hepatic Artery
4. D.
  Carotid Artery
Answer and explanation
Q3 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · COMPLICATED LABOR-Malposition, Malpresentation and Cord Prolapse
Immediate nursing action after rupture of membrane is to?
1. A.
  Listen to FHS
2. B.
  Call the doctor
3. C.
  Observe contraction
4. D.
  Take blood pressure
Answer and explanation
Q4 · Nursing Foundations · Communication & Nurse-Patient Relationship
In communication process, response from receiver to sender is called?
1. A.
  Message
2. B.
  Encoding
3. C.
  Feedback
4. D.
  Context
Answer and explanation
Q5 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Vomiting in Pregnancy
Morning sickness during early pregnancy is due to?
1. A.
  Increased HCG hormone
2. B.
  Increased acidity
3. C.
  Increased progesterone level
4. D.
  Emotional factors
Answer and explanation
Q6 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Organisational Behaviour & Human Relations
The importance of human relations in nursing is all, except?
1. A.
  Increases productivity
2. B.
  Improves coordination
3. C.
  Group cohesiveness
4. D.
  Group disintegration
Answer and explanation
Q7 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Immunologic Function
Increased uric acid level is found in?
1. A.
  Wilson's disease
2. B.
  Rheumatic fever
3. C.
  Parkinson's disease
4. D.
  Gout
Answer and explanation
Q8 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Disorders of Cardiovascular System
Failure of foramen ovale to close will cause what congenital heart disease?
1. A.
  Anomalies of pulmonary artery
2. B.
  Pulmonary stenosis
3. C.
  Atrial septal defect
4. D.
  Transposition of arteries
Answer and explanation
Q9 · Mental Health Nursing · Principles and Concepts of Mental Health Nursing
The basic difference between psychosis and neurosis is?
1. A.
  Clinical features
2. B.
  Severity
3. C.
  Insight
4. D.
  Duration of illness
Answer and explanation
Q10 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Integumentary Function
To estimate the percentage of burns caused for an individual, a nurse should?
1. A.
  Use the Rule of Nines
2. B.
  Measure the area
3. C.
  Measure the extent of pain
4. D.
  Measure the extent of bleeding
Answer and explanation
Q11 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Normal Labor
The earliest sign of placental separation is?
1. A.
  Sudden gush of blood flow per vagina
2. B.
  Change in shape of uterus
3. C.
  Increased height of fundus
4. D.
  Shock
Answer and explanation
Q12 · Community Health Nursing · Epidemiology – Epidemiological Approaches and Processes
South East Asia's WHO regional office is located at?
1. A.
  Delhi
2. B.
  Mumbai
3. C.
  Hyderabad
4. D.
  Kolkata
Answer and explanation
Q13 · Pharmacology · Antimicrobial Drugs
All the drugs are given orally under the DOTS program, except?
1. A.
  Isoniazid
2. B.
  Rifampicin
3. C.
  Ethambutol
4. D.
  Viomycin
Answer and explanation
Q14 · Community Health Nursing · Environmental Science, Environmental Health, and Sanitation
How much water can be disinfected with a tablet of 0.5 gm chlorine?
1. A.
  5 litres
2. B.
  10 litres
3. C.
  15 litres
4. D.
  20 litres
Answer and explanation
Q15 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management Process
The advantage of nursing audits are all, except?
1. A.
  Results are easily communicated for improvement
2. B.
  Can be used in all areas of nursing service
3. C.
  It is time consuming
4. D.
  Nurses can be involved in conducting audits
Answer and explanation
Q16 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
A patient has a pressure sore on the back of her right hip and the bone is exposed. This pressure sore is in?
1. A.
  Stage I
2. B.
  Stage II
3. C.
  Stage III
4. D.
  Stage IV
Answer and explanation
Q17 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Diagnosis of Pregnancy
The hormone necessary to identify a positive pregnancy test is?
1. A.
  Progesterone
2. B.
  Estrogen
3. C.
  HCG
4. D.
  Growth hormone
Answer and explanation
Q18 · Mental Health Nursing · Miscellaneous
The flight of ideas is seen in?
1. A.
  Mania
2. B.
  Depression
3. C.
  Mental retardation
4. D.
  Compulsive disorder
Answer and explanation
Q19 · Applied Anatomy · Sensory Organs
The part of the eye that is similar to a film inside the camera is?
1. A.
  Cornea
2. B.
  Lens
3. C.
  Retina
4. D.
  Conjunctiva
Answer and explanation
Q20 · Community Health Nursing · Epidemiology – Epidemiological Approaches and Processes
The characteristic of an endemic disease is?
1. A.
  When a disease occurs in more than one area
2. B.
  When a disease is constantly present in a geographical area
3. C.
  When a disease occurs in more than the expected frequency at a time
4. D.
  When a disease occurs in a particular season
Answer and explanation
Q21 · Mental Health Nursing · Behavioural & Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence
ADHD is a childhood disorder also known as?
1. A.
  Hyperkinetic disorder
2. B.
  Hypokinetic disorder
3. C.
  Hyperactivity disorder
4. D.
  Hypoactive disorder
Answer and explanation
Q22 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Introduction to Statistics
If scores of a sample are distributed as 4, 6, 8, 3, 7, 8, 3, 9, 6, the mean is?
1. A.
  6
2. B.
  8
3. C.
  7
4. D.
  9
Answer and explanation
Q23 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Shock and Multisystem Failure
Shock caused by severe allergic reaction is?
1. A.
  Neurogenic shock
2. B.
  Anaphylactic shock
3. C.
  Septic shock
4. D.
  Cardiogenic shock
Answer and explanation
Q24 · Nursing Education · Educational/Teaching Media
The advantages of bulletin board are all, except?
1. A.
  Effective for displaying textual and pictorial materials
2. B.
  Explain important events
3. C.
  Highlight important information to large groups
4. D.
  Serves as introduction to a particular topic
Answer and explanation
Q25 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Normal Puerperium
After delivery, the involution process takes?
1. A.
  24 days
2. B.
  6 weeks
3. C.
  6 days
4. D.
  18 weeks
Answer and explanation
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Q26 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management Process
In a general ward, the ratio of nurse and patient should be?
1. A.
  1:3
2. B.
  1:10
3. C.
  1:6
4. D.
  1:7
Answer and explanation
Q27 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Normal Labor
The importance of prostaglandins in the onset of labor is to?
1. A.
  Stimulate expulsion of fetus
2. B.
  Stimulate uterine muscle activity
3. C.
  Reduce uterine muscle activity
4. D.
  Help in placental expulsion
Answer and explanation
Q28 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Disinfection and Sterilization
Which one of the following procedures always requires surgical asepsis?
1. A.
  Vaginal installation of medication
2. B.
  Urinary catheterization
3. C.
  Nasogastric tube insertion
4. D.
  Colostomy irrigation
Answer and explanation
Q29 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
One of the following is not an alert sign in a new-born with clinical jaundice?
1. A.
  Clinical jaundice appears in the first 24 hours of life
2. B.
  Conjugated serum bilirubin > 2 mg/dl
3. C.
  Total serum bilirubin < 5 mg/dl/day
4. D.
  Jaundice persists for > 2 weeks
Answer and explanation
Q30 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
Difficulty in swallowing is termed as?
1. A.
  Dysphagia
2. B.
  Xerostomia
3. C.
  Hemoptysis
4. D.
  Hypoxemia
Answer and explanation
Q31 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Miscellaneous
Spina bifida occurs due to?
1. A.
  Accumulation of blood in the brain
2. B.
  Neural tube defect
3. C.
  Myometrium is affected
4. D.
  Defect of pericranium
Answer and explanation
Q32 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management Basics Applied to Nursing
In administration, principle of division of work is essential because?
1. A.
  Workers do not like interference
2. B.
  It provides job satisfaction
3. C.
  Administrator cannot do all the work by himself
4. D.
  It prevents overlapping of work
Answer and explanation
Q33 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Rice-water type of stool is the typical symptom of?
1. A.
  Dysentery
2. B.
  Cholera
3. C.
  Malaria
4. D.
  Filaria
Answer and explanation
Q34 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Miscellaneous
Job responsibilities of an ANM are all, except?
1. A.
  Distribute iron and folic acid to women
2. B.
  Home visits
3. C.
  Conducting MTP independently
4. D.
  Training Dai
Answer and explanation
Q35 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management Process
The advantages of nursing audits are all, except?
1. A.
  Results are easily communicated for improvement
2. B.
  Can be used in all areas of nursing service
3. C.
  It is time consuming
4. D.
  Nurses can be involved in conducting audits
Answer and explanation
Q36 · Applied Psychology · Introduction
Psychoanalysis was founded by?
1. A.
  Aristotle
2. B.
  Hippocrates
3. C.
  S. Freud
4. D.
  Ivan Pavlov
Answer and explanation
Q37 · Community Health Nursing · Screening of Disease
The floating tip of the iceberg phenomenon indicates?
1. A.
  Diagnosed cases
2. B.
  Clinical cases
3. C.
  Latent cases
4. D.
  Hidden cases
Answer and explanation
Q38 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
The condition directly related to bone marrow suppression is?
1. A.
  Anemia
2. B.
  Sickle cell anemia
3. C.
  Aplastic anemia
4. D.
  Megaloblastic anemia
Answer and explanation
Q39 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Metabolic and Endocrine Function
Cretinism occurs as a result of?
1. A.
  Hypothyroidism
2. B.
  Hyperthyroidism
3. C.
  Hyperparathyroidism
4. D.
  Hypoparathyroidism
Answer and explanation
Q40 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Physiological Changes During Pregnancy
In a pregnant woman, a change in the color of genitalia is called as?
1. A.
  Hegar's sign
2. B.
  Goodell's sign
3. C.
  Chadwick's sign
4. D.
  Vaginal sign
Answer and explanation
Q41 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
MRSA stands for -
1. A.
  Methicillin - resistant staphylococcus aureus
2. B.
  Microorganisms resistant to specific antibiotics
3. C.
  Micro - resistant staphylococcus aureus
4. D.
  Methicillin - reactive staphylococcus aurous
Answer and explanation
Q42 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management of Nursing Service in the Hospital & Community
Which one of the following is a tool used by a nurse administrator for supervision?
1. A.
  Observation
2. B.
  Anecdotal record
3. C.
  Rating
4. D.
  Questioning
Answer and explanation
Q43 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Diseases of Gastrointestinal System and Liver
Which of the following is the main clinical feature of pyloric stenosis?
1. A.
  Irritability
2. B.
  Weight loss
3. C.
  Projectile vomiting
4. D.
  Constipation
Answer and explanation
Q44 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Other Acute Problems
A nurse should use the following technique to change a dressing after surgery?
1. A.
  Isolation
2. B.
  Aseptic technique
3. C.
  Clean technique
4. D.
  Respiratory isolation
Answer and explanation
Q45 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Disinfection and Sterilization
An agent that kills micro-organisms is?
1. A.
  Antiseptic
2. B.
  Bacteriostatic
3. C.
  Bactericidal
4. D.
  Dettol
Answer and explanation
Q46 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Mode of transmission of Hepatitis A is?
1. A.
  Faeco-oral route
2. B.
  Blood products
3. C.
  Sexual contact
4. D.
  Skin contact
Answer and explanation
Q47 · Nursing Education · Miscellaneous
Student–Teacher ratio in a GNM school as per INC norms are?
1. A.
  1 : 7
2. B.
  1 : 15
3. C.
  1 : 10
4. D.
  1 : 20
Answer and explanation
Q48 · Mental Health Nursing · Organic Brain Disorders
Extreme agitation related to dementia is referred as?
1. A.
  Acute stress reaction
2. B.
  Conversion reaction
3. C.
  Catastrophic reaction
4. D.
  Manic reaction
Answer and explanation
Q49 · Mental Health Nursing · Schizophrenia
Hallucination is a disorder of?
1. A.
  Perception
2. B.
  Thought
3. C.
  Consciousness
4. D.
  Behaviour
Answer and explanation
Q50 · Applied Psychology · Motivation & Emotional Processes
Hierarchy of needs is explained by?
1. A.
  Abraham Maslow
2. B.
  Ivan Pavlov
3. C.
  Jean Piaget
4. D.
  Carl Rogers
Answer and explanation
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Q51 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
Cardiac Troponin level helps in diagnosis of?
1. A.
  Myocardial infarction
2. B.
  Congestive cardiac failure
3. C.
  Ventricular tachycardia
4. D.
  Atrial fibrillation
Answer and explanation
Q52 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
A child born to a diabetic mother can have?
1. A.
  Hypoglycemia
2. B.
  Hyperglycemia
3. C.
  Hyperlipidemia
4. D.
  Hyperthermia
Answer and explanation
Q53 · Nursing Foundations · Care of altered functioning of sensory organ & Unconscious patient
The position to be given to an unconscious patient for mouth care is?
1. A.
  Fowler's
2. B.
  Side lying
3. C.
  Supine
4. D.
  Trendelenburg
Answer and explanation
Q54 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Which of the following is a complication of mumps?
1. A.
  Orchitis
2. B.
  Paralysis
3. C.
  Myocarditis
4. D.
  Herpes
Answer and explanation
Q55 · Applied Physiology · Blood
Which blood group is called a universal donor?
1. A.
  O-ve
2. B.
  AB+ve
3. C.
  A+ve
4. D.
  B+ve
Answer and explanation
Q56 · Forensic Nursing & Indian laws · Indian Judicial System and Laws
After completion of basic nursing education, a nurse needs to register with which of the following to practice as RNRM?
1. A.
  Indian Nursing Council
2. B.
  State Nursing Council
3. C.
  TNAI
4. D.
  Nursing Research Society
Answer and explanation
Q57 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
The condition in which stones are located in the common bile duct is?
1. A.
  Biliary Cirrhosis
2. B.
  Cholelithiasis
3. C.
  Choledocholithiasis
4. D.
  Jaundice
Answer and explanation
Q58 · Mental Health Nursing · Neurotic, stress related and somatisation disorders
Delusion is not present in?
1. A.
  Mania
2. B.
  Delirium
3. C.
  Depression
4. D.
  Compulsive disorder
Answer and explanation
Q59 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
The host in which a parasite attains maturity or passes sexual stage is known as?
1. A.
  Definitive host
2. B.
  Intermediate host
3. C.
  Incidental host
4. D.
  Index host
Answer and explanation
Q60 · Applied Anatomy · Circulatory & Lymphatic System
The chamber of the heart which receives oxygenated blood from the lungs is the?
1. A.
  Left Atrium
2. B.
  Right Atrium
3. C.
  Left Ventricle
4. D.
  Right Ventricle
Answer and explanation
Q61 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Enlargement and tenderness of the parotid gland is seen in?
1. A.
  Measles
2. B.
  Mumps
3. C.
  Rubella
4. D.
  Influenza
Answer and explanation
Q62 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Development
Toilet training should be started for a baby at the age of?
1. A.
  Infant
2. B.
  Toddler
3. C.
  Pre-school
4. D.
  School age
Answer and explanation
Q63 · Applied Psychology · Cognitive Process
The highest form of thinking to find out causes that predict effect is known as?
1. A.
  Reasoning
2. B.
  Problem solving
3. C.
  Decision-making
4. D.
  Resolving conflict
Answer and explanation
Q64 · Community Health Nursing · Epidemiology – Epidemiological Approaches and Processes
Increase in the number of new cases of a particular disease in a community leads to?
1. A.
  Increased prevalence rate
2. B.
  Increased incidence rate
3. C.
  Mortality rate
4. D.
  Crude mortality rate
Answer and explanation
Q65 · Applied Psychology · Cognitive Process
The IQ level of a child with moderate mental retardation is?
1. A.
  50-70
2. B.
  35-55
3. C.
  20-30
4. D.
  less than 20
Answer and explanation
Q66 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Diagnosis of Pregnancy
If the LMP of a woman is June 20, EDD as per Naegele's rule is?
1. A.
  February 2
2. B.
  March 10
3. C.
  March 27
4. D.
  October 14
Answer and explanation
Q67 · Pharmacology · General Pharmacology
Sublingual medication should be administered?
1. A.
  Into an endotracheal tube
2. B.
  Under the patient's skin
3. C.
  Under the subcutaneous layer
4. D.
  Under the patient's tongue
Answer and explanation
Q68 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Organisational Behaviour & Human Relations
Span of control stands for?
1. A.
  Rule of control from higher to lower
2. B.
  Number of subordinates an officer can effectively supervise
3. C.
  Total number of supervisors in an organization
4. D.
  Delegation of power
Answer and explanation
Q69 · Applied Psychology · Cognitive Process
Ivan Pavlov has given the theory of?
1. A.
  Classical conditioning
2. B.
  Operant conditioning
3. C.
  Motivation
4. D.
  Catharsis
Answer and explanation
Q70 · Nursing Foundations · Infection control & BMW management
The first step in beginning any nursing procedure is to?
1. A.
  Collect equipment
2. B.
  Wash hands
3. C.
  Provide privacy
4. D.
  Put on gloves
Answer and explanation
Q71 · Applied Psychology · Developmental Psychology
Developmental change that occurs across all stages of life is known as?
1. A.
  Early stage approach
2. B.
  Life cycle approach
3. C.
  Maturity approach
4. D.
  Life experience approach
Answer and explanation
Q72 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Schick test is used to diagnose?
1. A.
  Measles
2. B.
  Mumps
3. C.
  Rubella
4. D.
  Diphtheria
Answer and explanation
Q73 · Mental Health Nursing · Organic Brain Disorders
The commonest form of dementia is?
1. A.
  Alzheimer's disease
2. B.
  Parkinson's disease
3. C.
  Vascular dementia
4. D.
  Mixed dementia
Answer and explanation
Q74 · Mental Health Nursing · Schizophrenia
False perception with external stimuli is called?
1. A.
  Illusion
2. B.
  Hallucination
3. C.
  Delusion
4. D.
  Intellect
Answer and explanation
Q75 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pleural space is called?
1. A.
  Pleural embolism
2. B.
  Pleural effusion
3. C.
  Pleural infusion
4. D.
  Empyema
Answer and explanation
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Q76 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Development
Anterior fontanelle closes by the age of?
1. A.
  06 to 08 months
2. B.
  12 to 18 months
3. C.
  24 to 30 months
4. D.
  30 to 36 months
Answer and explanation
Q77 · Applied Sociology · Family and Marriage
The primary level of child socialization is?
1. A.
  Family
2. B.
  School
3. C.
  Playground
4. D.
  Community
Answer and explanation
Q78 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management Basics Applied to Nursing
In administration, the principle of division of work is essential because?
1. A.
  Workers do not like interference
2. B.
  It provides job satisfaction
3. C.
  Administrator cannot do all the work by himself
4. D.
  It prevents overlapping of work
Answer and explanation
Q79 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Menstruation
Post-partum period begins after?
1. A.
  Expulsion of placenta
2. B.
  Expulsion of fetus
3. C.
  Discharge from hospital
4. D.
  40 days after delivery
Answer and explanation
Q80 · Nursing Foundations · Introduction to Health & Illness
WHO definition of health includes all dimensions except?
1. A.
  Physical well-being
2. B.
  Social well-being
3. C.
  Mental well-being
4. D.
  Occupational well-being
Answer and explanation
Q81 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Which of the following is a treatment of choice for phimosis?
1. A.
  Circumcision
2. B.
  Excision
3. C.
  Penectomy
4. D.
  Removal of testes
Answer and explanation
Q82 · Pharmacology · Drugs Acting on Kidney
In head injury, Mannitol is given to?
1. A.
  Prevent seizures
2. B.
  Treat headache
3. C.
  Decrease intracranial pressure
4. D.
  Decrease urine output
Answer and explanation
Q83 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Mantoux test is used for screening of?
1. A.
  AIDS
2. B.
  Malaria
3. C.
  Tuberculosis
4. D.
  Hepatitis
Answer and explanation
Q84 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Vitamins
Which of the following is due to deficiency of Vitamin D in young children?
1. A.
  Keratomalacia
2. B.
  Xerophthalmia
3. C.
  Osteomalacia
4. D.
  Rickets
Answer and explanation
Q85 · Mental Health Nursing · Substance Use Disorders
Alcohol dependence is indicated by?
1. A.
  Black-out
2. B.
  Early morning drinking
3. C.
  Withdrawal symptoms
4. D.
  Physical discomfort
Answer and explanation
Q86 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
When the cheek of a new-born is touched along the side of the mouth, the neonate will turn to a side. This reflex is known as?
1. A.
  Moro reflex
2. B.
  Rooting reflex
3. C.
  Startle reflex
4. D.
  Glabellar reflex
Answer and explanation
Q87 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
Which examination is done to confirm TB meningitis?
1. A.
  Sputum examination
2. B.
  CSF examination
3. C.
  Thoracentesis
4. D.
  Lumbar puncture
Answer and explanation
Q88 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Disorders of Cardiovascular System
One of the following is a cyanotic congenital heart disease?
1. A.
  Atrial septal defect
2. B.
  Ventricular septal defect
3. C.
  Pulmonary stenosis
4. D.
  Patent ductus arteriosus
Answer and explanation
Q89 · Nursing Education · Educational/Teaching Media
To clarify concepts to students the teacher must use?
1. A.
  Lesson plan
2. B.
  Teaching aids
3. C.
  Unit plan
4. D.
  Curriculum
Answer and explanation
Q90 · Applied Psychology · Introduction
Social psychology deals with?
1. A.
  Human behavior
2. B.
  Different cultures
3. C.
  Religious values
4. D.
  Negative feelings
Answer and explanation
Q91 · Nursing Foundations · Vital Signs
Pulse rate above the normal rate is called?
1. A.
  Tachypnea
2. B.
  Hyperpyrexia
3. C.
  Arrhythmia
4. D.
  Tachycardia
Answer and explanation
Q92 · Mental Health Nursing · Neurotic, stress related and somatisation disorders
Hysteria is a?
1. A.
  Mood disorder
2. B.
  Neurotic disorder
3. C.
  Conversion disorder
4. D.
  Personality disorder
Answer and explanation
Q93 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Population, Sample & Sampling
When every study population subject has an equal chance to be selected as a sample for a research study, it is known as?
1. A.
  Control
2. B.
  Randomization
3. C.
  Manipulation
4. D.
  Variable
Answer and explanation
Q94 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management of Nursing Service in the Hospital & Community
A situation where a supervisor gives some of her work to her subordinate is known as?
1. A.
  Authority
2. B.
  Delegation
3. C.
  Responsibility
4. D.
  Decentralization
Answer and explanation
Q95 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Metabolic and Endocrine Function
Which organ is most affected in malaria?
1. A.
  Liver
2. B.
  Spleen
3. C.
  Kidney
4. D.
  Heart
Answer and explanation
Q96 · Community Health Nursing · Epidemiology of Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases & Conditions
Non-communicable diseases causation is best explained by?
1. A.
  Supernatural theory of disease
2. B.
  Empirical theory of disease
3. C.
  Multifactorial theory of disease causation
4. D.
  Theory of relationship between disease and causative agents
Answer and explanation
Q97 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Sensorineural Function
The first aid measure for a person with chemical in his eye is?
1. A.
  Wash eye thoroughly with water
2. B.
  Put eye drops
3. C.
  Rub the eye
4. D.
  Bandage the eye
Answer and explanation
Q98 · Nursing Education · Implementation
The limitations of demonstration method of teaching are all, except?
1. A.
  Needs special skills for some procedures
2. B.
  Helps theory and practice correlation
3. C.
  Not useful if students are inattentive
4. D.
  Students may blindly follow the lab manual
Answer and explanation
Q99 · Pharmacology · Drugs Acting on Central Nervous System
The most common drug used in the treatment of mania is?
1. A.
  BDZ
2. B.
  Lithium
3. C.
  Imipramine
4. D.
  Serenace
Answer and explanation
Q100 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
VDRL test is done for diagnosis of?
1. A.
  Tuberculosis
2. B.
  Diphtheria
3. C.
  Syphilis
4. D.
  Typhoid
Answer and explanation
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Q101 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Distribution
The immediate treatment to treat severe dehydration is?
1. A.
  Give oral fluids
2. B.
  Give soft diet
3. C.
  Start IV fluids
4. D.
  Give lemon water
Answer and explanation
Q102 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Normal Labor
First stage of labor is up to?
1. A.
  Rupture of membrane
2. B.
  3/5th dilation of cervix
3. C.
  Full dilation of cervix
4. D.
  Crowning of head
Answer and explanation
Q103 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Research Approaches and Designs
Research in which a researcher makes changes in an independent variable and studies their effects on a dependent variable under controlled conditions is called as?
1. A.
  Experimental research
2. B.
  Non-experimental research
3. C.
  Ethnographic research
4. D.
  Analytical research
Answer and explanation
Q104 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Menstruation
Ovulation occurs?
1. A.
  14 days before next menstruation
2. B.
  One week after menstruation
3. C.
  One week before menstruation
4. D.
  28 days after menstruation
Answer and explanation
Q105 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Immunity
The administration of readymade antibodies is called as?
1. A.
  Natural active immunity
2. B.
  Natural passive immunity
3. C.
  Artificial active immunity
4. D.
  Artificial passive immunity
Answer and explanation
Q106 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Normal Puerperium
Post-partum vaginal discharge containing blood, mucous and placental tissue is known as?
1. A.
  Lochia
2. B.
  Show
3. C.
  Liquor
4. D.
  PPM
Answer and explanation
Q107 · Applied Anatomy · Sensory Organs
The pigment responsible for skin tanning is?
1. A.
  Carotene
2. B.
  Red blood cells
3. C.
  Melanin
4. D.
  Sebum
Answer and explanation
Q108 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Musculoskeletal Function
Pain and tenderness in the region of symphysis pubis is indicative of?
1. A.
  Pelvic fracture
2. B.
  Spinal fracture
3. C.
  Femur fracture
4. D.
  Rib fracture
Answer and explanation
Q109 · Community Health Nursing · Respiratory Infections
Which of the measures given below is the secondary prevention for tuberculosis?
1. A.
  BCG vaccination
2. B.
  DOTS treatment
3. C.
  XDR tuberculosis
4. D.
  MDR tuberculosis
Answer and explanation
Q110 · Nursing Education · Implementation
Which method of teaching is alternative to the lecture method?
1. A.
  Group discussion
2. B.
  Symposium
3. C.
  Panel discussion
4. D.
  Demonstration
Answer and explanation
Q111 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Micronutrients in Health and Disease
Following are the causes of behavior problems among children, except?
1. A.
  Parental factors
2. B.
  Social relationship
3. C.
  Family environment
4. D.
  Physical health
Answer and explanation
Q112 · Nursing Foundations · Fluid, electrolytes & Acid-base balances
A patient has an IV infusion, if the IV infusion infiltrates, the nurse should first?
1. A.
  Elevate the IV site
2. B.
  Apply warm, moist soak
3. C.
  Attempt to flush the tube
4. D.
  Discontinue the infusion
Answer and explanation
Q113 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
Bell's palsy is a disorder of?
1. A.
  Cranial nerve IV
2. B.
  Cranial nerve VII
3. C.
  Cranial nerve IX
4. D.
  Cranial nerve X
Answer and explanation
Q114 · Mental Health Nursing · Treatment modalities and therapies used in mental disorders
During ECT, current is passed for?
1. A.
  5 to 10 seconds
2. B.
  10 to 30 seconds
3. C.
  0.3 to 0.7 seconds
4. D.
  1 to 3 seconds
Answer and explanation
Q115 · Applied Psychology · Cognitive Process
Behavior analysis is based upon the principle of?
1. A.
  Classical conditioning
2. B.
  Operant conditioning
3. C.
  Dream analysis
4. D.
  Cognitive behavior
Answer and explanation
Q116 · Mental Health Nursing · Psychiatric Emergencies
Suicidal tendency is seen in?
1. A.
  OCD
2. B.
  Depression
3. C.
  Mania
4. D.
  Anxiety disorder
Answer and explanation
Q117 · Applied Psychology · Mental Health & mental hygiene
Frustration is directly associated with?
1. A.
  Problem
2. B.
  Anxiety
3. C.
  Goal
4. D.
  Tension
Answer and explanation
Q118 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Organisational Behaviour & Human Relations
A nurse administrator who involves other nurses in decision-making is an example of?
1. A.
  Laissez faire leadership
2. B.
  Authoritarian leadership
3. C.
  Democratic leadership
4. D.
  Autocratic leadership
Answer and explanation
Q119 · Nursing Foundations · Communication & Nurse-Patient Relationship
In the communication process, the response from the receiver to the sender is called?
1. A.
  Message
2. B.
  Encoding
3. C.
  Feedback
4. D.
  Context
Answer and explanation
Q120 · Nursing Foundations · Comfort, Rest & Sleep & Pain
The best position for examining the rectum is?
1. A.
  Prone
2. B.
  Sims
3. C.
  Knee-chest
4. D.
  Lithotomy
Answer and explanation

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