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IGNOU Post Basic B.Sc Nursing Entrance 2025 question paper

IGNOU Post Basic B.Sc Nursing Entrance · 2025 · 120 questions · 120 minutes

Medical & Surgical Nursing 19
Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) 14
Obstetrics & Gynaecology 13
Nursing Foundations 11
Nursing Research & Statistics 9
Mental Health Nursing 8
Pharmacology 8
Community Health Nursing 7
Nursing Management & Leadership 6
Applied Psychology 6
Applied Anatomy 3
Applied Microbiology & Infection control 3
Applied Physiology 3
Nursing Education 3
Applied Sociology 2
Biochemistry & Nutrition 2
Applied Nutrition & Dietetics 2
General Knowledge 1

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Q1 · Community Health Nursing · Epidemiology – Epidemiological Approaches and Processes
Ice Lined Refrigerator (ILR) cabinet temperature to be maintained between :
1. A.
  +2°C to +8°C
2. B.
  +2°C to +6°C
3. C.
  -2°C to -8°C
4. D.
  -2°C to -6°C
Answer and explanation
Q2 · Applied Anatomy · Introduction to Anatomical terms & Organization of Human Body
Sagittal plane is :
1. A.
  a vertical plane that divides body into right and left side
2. B.
  A covering of an organ
3. C.
  A horizontal plane that divides the body into upper and lower parts
4. D.
  An oblique plane dividing body in two parts
Answer and explanation
Q3 · General Knowledge · International Current Affairs
17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to be achieved by year :
1. A.
  2025
2. B.
  2035
3. C.
  2030
4. D.
  2040
Answer and explanation
Q4 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Modern concepts of child- care
Under National Health Mission (NHM), Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) was launched by Government of India (GoI) in the year :
1. A.
  2012
2. B.
  2013
3. C.
  2014
4. D.
  2015
Answer and explanation
Q5 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Blood Vessels, Lymphatic Drainage and Innervation of Pelvic Organs
Abdominal or pelvic masses are seen in :
1. A.
  Ovarian cancer
2. B.
  Cervical cancer
3. C.
  Endometrial cancer
4. D.
  Vaginal cancer
Answer and explanation
Q6 · Community Health Nursing · Concepts of Community Health and Community Health Nursing
Public Health Nurse (PHN) can categorise the health problems of a family into the following EXCEPT :
1. A.
  Health risk
2. B.
  Health deficit
3. C.
  Health threat
4. D.
  Crisis situation
Answer and explanation
Q7 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
Operation Billroth I is also known as :
1. A.
  Antrectomy
2. B.
  Pyloroplasty
3. C.
  Gastroduodenostomy
4. D.
  Gastrojejunostomy
Answer and explanation
Q8 · Mental Health Nursing · Mood disorders
Following are the clinical features of mania EXCEPT :
1. A.
  Elation of mood
2. B.
  Disorientation
3. C.
  Increased psychomotor activity
4. D.
  Talking big or grand
Answer and explanation
Q9 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · COMPLICATED LABOR-Malposition, Malpresentation and Cord Prolapse
Complete Breech presentation include:
1. A.
  Both thighs and legs are partially extended.
2. B.
  Normal attitude with full flexion of hips and legs.
3. C.
  Thighs are extended but knees are flexed.
4. D.
  Thighs are flexed on trunk and legs extended.
Answer and explanation
Q10 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
In Parkinson's disease bradykinesia is demonstrated by:
1. A.
  Pill rolling movement of hands
2. B.
  Limb rigidity
3. C.
  Constipation
4. D.
  Slow and shuffling gait
Answer and explanation
Q11 · Nursing Foundations · Vital Signs
The nurse measures a patient's temperature as $102^{\circ}\mathrm{F}$ is equivalent in Celsius scale to:
1. A.
  38.9 °C
2. B.
  39.7 °C
3. C.
  40.1 °C
4. D.
  47 °C
Answer and explanation
Q12 · Mental Health Nursing · Introduction
A person who is aloof, isolated and does not socialize is :
1. A.
  Anxious
2. B.
  Obsessive
3. C.
  Withdrawn
4. D.
  Aggressive
Answer and explanation
Q13 · Applied Anatomy · Reproductive System
Arrange the parts of fallopian tube from medial to lateral order :

(a) Ampulla (b) Infundibulum (c) Interstitial (d) Isthmus

Codes :
1. A.
  (a), (b), (c), (d)
2. B.
  (c), (b), (d), (a)
3. C.
  (a), (d), (c), (b)
4. D.
  (c), (d), (a), (b)
Answer and explanation
Q14 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Development
The following are characteristics of Autism EXCEPT :
1. A.
  Onset after seven years of age
2. B.
  Repetitive behaviour
3. C.
  Delayed language development
4. D.
  Deficit in social interaction
Answer and explanation
Q15 · Nursing Foundations · Loss, Death & Grief
DNR refers to an order to:
1. A.
  Do-Not-Revive
2. B.
  Do-Not-Refer
3. C.
  Do-Not-Resuscitate
4. D.
  Do-Not-Re-Intubate
Answer and explanation
Q16 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
A newborn if kept naked on cold surface loses heat by :
1. A.
  Conduction
2. B.
  Convection
3. C.
  Evaporation
4. D.
  Radiation
Answer and explanation
Q17 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Organisational Behaviour & Human Relations
One of the following is the correct definition of 'Chain of Command' :
1. A.
  hierarchy of authority
2. B.
  relationship without authority
3. C.
  linear authority
4. D.
  performance as expected
Answer and explanation
Q18 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Menstruation
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
Q19 · 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
Q20 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Diseases of Gastrointestinal System and Liver
All of the following are causes of constipation among toddler EXCEPT :
1. A.
  Forced toilet training
2. B.
  Fear of bowel movements
3. C.
  Excessive milk intake
4. D.
  Painful bowel movement
Answer and explanation
Q21 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Communication and utilization of Research
A nurse who reads research articles and incorporates research findings into nursing practice would demonstrate one of the following research roles :
1. A.
  Consumer
2. B.
  Primary investigator
3. C.
  Collaborator
4. D.
  Producer
Answer and explanation
Q22 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Miscellaneous
The initial infection by an organism in a host :
1. A.
  Auto-infection
2. B.
  Re-infection
3. C.
  Primary infection
4. D.
  Secondary infection
Answer and explanation
Q23 · Applied Sociology · Family and Marriage
A social institution that controls and regulates the union of two people relationship:
1. A.
  Family
2. B.
  Religion
3. C.
  Marriage
4. D.
  Community
Answer and explanation
Q24 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Causative organism for gas gangrene is :
1. A.
  Clostridium botulinum
2. B.
  Clostridium perfringens
3. C.
  Clostridium tetani
4. D.
  Clostridium difficile
Answer and explanation
Q25 · Nursing Foundations · Health care delivery system
All measures to reduce or limit impairments and disabilities caused by any disease or illness and promote patient adjustment is :
1. A.
  Premordial prevention
2. B.
  Primary prevention
3. C.
  Secondary prevention
4. D.
  Tertiary prevention
Answer and explanation
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Q26 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy
All of the following are the measures to prevent eclampsia in pregnancy EXCEPT :
1. A.
  Regular monitoring of blood pressure
2. B.
  Early screening of high risk pregnancies
3. C.
  Administration of tablet folic acid to the woman
4. D.
  Consumption of balanced diet in pregnancy
Answer and explanation
Q27 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Vitamins & Minerals
Megaloblastic anemia occurs due to deficiency of :
1. A.
  Vitamin C
2. B.
  Iron
3. C.
  Folic acid
4. D.
  Pyridoxine
Answer and explanation
Q28 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Population, Sample & Sampling
All of the following are types of non-probability sampling EXCEPT:
1. A.
  Purposive sampling
2. B.
  Convenience sampling
3. C.
  Simple random sampling
4. D.
  Quota sampling
Answer and explanation
Q29 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Endocrinology in Relation to Reproduction
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) hormone is produced by :
1. A.
  Syncitiotrophoblast
2. B.
  Cytotrophoblast
3. C.
  Mesoderm
4. D.
  Decidual gland
Answer and explanation
Q30 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Introduction to Nutrition
A form of malnutrition caused due to deficiency of energy and protein in children :
1. A.
  Kwashiorkor
2. B.
  Marasmus
3. C.
  Nightblindness
4. D.
  Anaemia
Answer and explanation
Q31 · Applied Physiology · Sensory organs
Function of optic nerve is :
1. A.
  Smell
2. B.
  Vision
3. C.
  Chewing
4. D.
  Movement
Answer and explanation
Q32 · Mental Health Nursing · Principles and Concepts of Mental Health Nursing
Insight is impaired in all EXCEPT :
1. A.
  Phobia
2. B.
  Personality disorders
3. C.
  Schizophrenia
4. D.
  Psychosis
Answer and explanation
Q33 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Disorders of Kidney and Urinary Tract
Following are the clinical signs of a child diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome EXCEPT :
1. A.
  Massive proteinuria
2. B.
  Thrombocytopenia
3. C.
  Hypoalbuminemia
4. D.
  Hyperlipidemia
Answer and explanation
Q34 · Nursing Foundations · Administration of medications
The nurse is about to administer iron dextran to the client. The correct technique to administer the drug is to :
1. A.
  give subcutaneous at 45° angle to the pinched up skin.
2. B.
  give intra-dermally at angle 10° to 15° bevel up
3. C.
  give IM injection using Z-track method
4. D.
  give orally after diluting
Answer and explanation
Q35 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Communication and utilization of Research
The researcher uses one of the following portions of the research report to capture the reader's attention :
1. A.
  Methods
2. B.
  Abstract
3. C.
  Results
4. D.
  Discussion
Answer and explanation
Q36 · Community Health Nursing · Health Care Planning and Organization of Health Care at various levels
Government of India announced latest National Health Policy (NHP) in the year :
1. A.
  2017
2. B.
  2016
3. C.
  2013
4. D.
  2012
Answer and explanation
Q37 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management Basics Applied to Nursing
Hawthorne effect explains that the relationship between people and productivity is enhanced by one of the following :
1. A.
  Organisations
2. B.
  Creativity
3. C.
  Special attention
4. D.
  Groups
Answer and explanation
Q38 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Operative Obstetrics
One of the following is used for rotation of fetal head during delivery:
1. A.
  Wrigley's forceps
2. B.
  Simpson's forceps
3. C.
  Kielland's forceps
4. D.
  Haig-Ferguson's forceps
Answer and explanation
Q39 · Pharmacology · Hormones & Related Drugs
The drug that has power to excite uterine contractions is known as:
1. A.
  Tocolytics
2. B.
  Oxytocin
3. C.
  Steroids
4. D.
  Betamimetics
Answer and explanation
Q40 · Nursing Foundations · History of Nursing & Nursing as a profession
The major ethical principles are all of the following EXCEPT :
1. A.
  Autonomy
2. B.
  Infidelity
3. C.
  Beneficence
4. D.
  Justice
Answer and explanation
Q41 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
Inflammation of the inner lining of heart is :
1. A.
  Myocarditis
2. B.
  Endocarditis
3. C.
  Cardiomyopathy
4. D.
  Congestive heart failure
Answer and explanation
Q42 · Nursing Foundations · Administration of medications
The prescription order is for $250\mathrm{mg}$ of a drug to be given to a patient. The drug vial reads $500\mathrm{mg / ml}$ . How much of the drug should the nurse give?
1. A.
  2 ml
2. B.
  1 ml
3. C.
  0.5 ml
4. D.
  0.25 ml
Answer and explanation
Q43 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Infections and Infestations
The most common type of hepatitis seen among children in India :
1. A.
  Hepatitis E
2. B.
  Hepatitis D
3. C.
  Hepatitis A
4. D.
  Fungal hepatitis
Answer and explanation
Q44 · Nursing Education · Ethics and Evidence-Based Teaching in Nursing Education.
Domain of learning that applies to the attitude, behaviour, norms and values development in student is:
1. A.
  Cognitive
2. B.
  Affective
3. C.
  Psychomotor
4. D.
  Collaborative
Answer and explanation
Q45 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
All of the following are peripheral pulses EXCEPT :
1. A.
  Popliteal
2. B.
  Tibial
3. C.
  Dorsalis pedis
4. D.
  Jugular
Answer and explanation
Q46 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Tools and Methods of Data Collection
Every person who attended a smoking cessation educational programme completed a questionnaire. This method of data collection is called :
1. A.
  Survey
2. B.
  Observation
3. C.
  Case study
4. D.
  Focus group
Answer and explanation
Q47 · Pharmacology · Drugs Acting on Central Nervous System
Disulfiram therapy is indicated in :
1. A.
  Alcohol intoxication
2. B.
  Opioid intoxication
3. C.
  Cannabis dependence
4. D.
  Alcohol dependence
Answer and explanation
Q48 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Lipids
Ketoacidosis occurs due to the deficient intake of:
1. A.
  Carbohydrate
2. B.
  Fat
3. C.
  Protein
4. D.
  Minerals
Answer and explanation
Q49 · Mental Health Nursing · Schizophrenia
Persecutory delusions is commonly seen in :
1. A.
  Paranoid schizophrenia
2. B.
  Obsessive-compulsive disorder
3. C.
  Bipolar affective disorder
4. D.
  Phobia
Answer and explanation
Q50 · Pharmacology · General Pharmacology
In Lithium therapy, the serum lithium level is monitored for the first time :
1. A.
  After 12-24 hours of the first dose
2. B.
  After 3-5 days of the first dose
3. C.
  After 36-48 hours of the first dose
4. D.
  After 10-14 days of the first dose
Answer and explanation
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Q51 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management Process
Evaluation of nursing care by analysing the patient charts after discharge is called :
1. A.
  Documentation
2. B.
  Supervision and verification
3. C.
  Nursing audit
4. D.
  Performance appraisal
Answer and explanation
Q52 · Applied Sociology · Social stratification
All of the following are related to class EXCEPT:
1. A.
  It is based on socio-economic status.
2. B.
  It is static in nature.
3. C.
  Rules are flexible.
4. D.
  It is dynamic in nature.
Answer and explanation
Q53 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Childhood Malignancies
The most common malignant neoplasm of infancy is :
1. A.
  Wilms tumor
2. B.
  Hepatoblastoma
3. C.
  Leukopenia
4. D.
  Neuroblastoma
Answer and explanation
Q54 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
The presence of air bubble in vein is known as :
1. A.
  Pulmonary embolism
2. B.
  Arterial embolism
3. C.
  Extravasation
4. D.
  Air embolism
Answer and explanation
Q55 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
Atenolol is a/an :
1. A.
  Antidiabetic drug
2. B.
  Antihypertensive drug
3. C.
  Diuretic drug
4. D.
  Anticoagulant drug
Answer and explanation
Q56 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Organisational Behaviour & Human Relations
One of the following leadership styles is most effective :
1. A.
  democratic leadership
2. B.
  laissez-faire leadership
3. C.
  bureaucratic leadership
4. D.
  autocratic leadership
Answer and explanation
Q57 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Miscellaneous
APGAR SCORE includes all of the following EXCEPT :
1. A.
  Appearance
2. B.
  Posture
3. C.
  Grimace
4. D.
  Reaction
Answer and explanation
Q58 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Normal Puerperium
Height of fundus is midway between umbilicus and xiphisternum at :
1. A.
  30 weeks
2. B.
  28 weeks
3. C.
  26 weeks
4. D.
  24 weeks
Answer and explanation
Q59 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Medical and Surgical Illness Complicating 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
Q60 · Pharmacology · Drugs Acting on Central Nervous System
One of the following is used to treat dystonia in a client who is on antipsychotics :
1. A.
  Midazolam
2. B.
  Haloperidol
3. C.
  Prochlorperazine
4. D.
  Diphenhydramine
Answer and explanation
Q61 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Research Problem/Question
The initial and one of the most significant steps in conducting the research process is:
1. A.
  defining the research variables
2. B.
  identifying the research problem
3. C.
  stating the research purpose
4. D.
  determining the feasibility of the study
Answer and explanation
Q62 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
The name of the reflex that results in great toe extension from stimulation of the sole of the foot is :
1. A.
  Patellar
2. B.
  Babinski
3. C.
  Achilles
4. D.
  Abdominal
Answer and explanation
Q63 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Immunization and Immunodeficiency
A vaccine that can be given to an immunocompromised child is :
1. A.
  Hib
2. B.
  OPV
3. C.
  BCG
4. D.
  MMR
Answer and explanation
Q64 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Integumentary Function
Abnormal rapid proliferation of Epidermal cells causes :
1. A.
  Psoriasis
2. B.
  Pemphigus
3. C.
  Steven-Johnson syndrome
4. D.
  Erysipelas
Answer and explanation
Q65 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Other Acute Problems
The incubation period of chikungunya fever is :
1. A.
  2–3 days
2. B.
  4–7 days
3. C.
  8–9 days
4. D.
  9–11 days
Answer and explanation
Q66 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Complications of the Third Stage of Labor
In case the uterus becomes boggy after one hour of delivery, the immediate action of the midwife should be to :
1. A.
  Notify the obstetrician
2. B.
  Check the blood pressure
3. C.
  Massage the uterus
4. D.
  Observe the amount of bleeding
Answer and explanation
Q67 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Other Acute Problems
Venereal Disease Research Laboratories (VDRL) test is done for screening of:
1. A.
  HIV
2. B.
  Gonorrhoea
3. C.
  Syphilis
4. D.
  Genital warts
Answer and explanation
Q68 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Metabolic and Endocrine Function
Steatorrhoea is seen in :
1. A.
  Cirrhosis of liver
2. B.
  Diabetes mellitus
3. C.
  Ulcerative colitis
4. D.
  Malabsorption syndrome
Answer and explanation
Q69 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Symptoms of hypokalemia are all of the following EXCEPT:
1. A.
  Skeletal muscle weakness
2. B.
  Constipation
3. C.
  Cough
4. D.
  Flaccid paralysis
Answer and explanation
Q70 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Surgery performed to eradicate a disease is called :
1. A.
  Diagnostic surgery
2. B.
  Curative surgery
3. C.
  Restorative surgery
4. D.
  Palliative surgery
Answer and explanation
Q71 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Disorders of Respiratory System
All of the following are the primary manifestations of asthma in children EXCEPT :
1. A.
  Rhinitis
2. B.
  Wheezing
3. C.
  Shortness of breath
4. D.
  Dyspnea
Answer and explanation
Q72 · Mental Health Nursing · Schizophrenia
One of the following is a disorder of perception :
1. A.
  Illusion
2. B.
  Cataplexy
3. C.
  Delusion
4. D.
  Perseveration
Answer and explanation
Q73 · Nursing Education · Introduction and Theoretical Foundations
Instructional strategies in any teaching-learning process are referred as:
1. A.
  Andragogy
2. B.
  Pedagogy
3. C.
  Technology
4. D.
  Language
Answer and explanation
Q74 · Mental Health Nursing · Mood disorders
Worthlessness, hopelessness and helplessness are characteristic features of :
1. A.
  Paranoid schizophrenia
2. B.
  Depression
3. C.
  Obsessive-compulsive disorder
4. D.
  Mania
Answer and explanation
Q75 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Operative Obstetrics
Under safe abortion services the following facilities are provided to women EXCEPT :
1. A.
  Mifepriston (Ru 486)
2. B.
  Misoprostol
3. C.
  Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA)
4. D.
  Oral Contraceptive Pills
Answer and explanation
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Q76 · Applied Physiology · General Physiology
A state of human body in which of the internal environment remains stable :
1. A.
  Alkalosis
2. B.
  Acidosis
3. C.
  Homeostasis
4. D.
  Metastasis
Answer and explanation
Q77 · Applied Psychology · Personality
According to Freud psycho-sexual theory, the stage which lasts from birth to one year of age:
1. A.
  Phallic
2. B.
  Latency
3. C.
  Anal
4. D.
  Oral
Answer and explanation
Q78 · Nursing Foundations · Patient Education
A nurse is teaching a diabetic patient for self-injecting insulin. The most appropriate method for this purpose is:
1. A.
  Seminar
2. B.
  Demonstration
3. C.
  Symposium
4. D.
  Brochure with pictures
Answer and explanation
Q79 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
Cathartics are medications that :
1. A.
  Suppress peristaltic activity
2. B.
  Are used to treat diarrhoea
3. C.
  Promote bowel activity
4. D.
  Absorbs excess fluid in the intestine
Answer and explanation
Q80 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Tools and Methods of Data Collection
All of the following are research data collection tool EXCEPT:
1. A.
  Questionnaire
2. B.
  Opinionnaire
3. C.
  Observation checklist
4. D.
  Chart and poster
Answer and explanation
Q81 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Immunization and Immunodeficiency
Under National Immunization Schedule 1st dose of Vitamin 'A' is :
1. A.
  200,000 IU
2. B.
  100,000 IU
3. C.
  150,000 IU
4. D.
  250,000 IU
Answer and explanation
Q82 · Applied Physiology · General Physiology
All the following are endocrine glands, except :
1. A.
  Pituitary
2. B.
  Thyroid
3. C.
  Adrenal
4. D.
  Salivary
Answer and explanation
Q83 · Applied Psychology · Personality
Erickson's stage of adolescence (12-19 years) that tries to figure out how they are unique is:
1. A.
  Autonomy vs. Shame
2. B.
  Trust vs. Mistrust
3. C.
  Identity vs. Role confusion
4. D.
  Intimacy vs. Isolation
Answer and explanation
Q84 · Nursing Foundations · Vital Signs
The term that best describes shortness of breath in a client on lying down, and relieved on sitting or standing up position is:
1. A.
  dyspnea
2. B.
  orthopnea
3. C.
  hyperpnea
4. D.
  acapnea
Answer and explanation
Q85 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Childhood Malignancies
A child suffering from red or blue spot on the skin muscle and joint pain and X-ray revealing Frenkel's lines is :
1. A.
  Achondroplasia
2. B.
  Scurvy
3. C.
  Rickets
4. D.
  Leukemia
Answer and explanation
Q86 · Nursing Education · Assessment and Planning
The key component of lesson planning includes:
1. A.
  pre-assessment
2. B.
  planning of the session
3. C.
  timing the lesson
4. D.
  learning objectives
Answer and explanation
Q87 · Applied Psychology · Miscellaneous
A client-centered therapist will use :
1. A.
  Empathy
2. B.
  Ego states
3. C.
  Desensitization
4. D.
  Racket system
Answer and explanation
Q88 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Hypothesis & Assumption
A research hypothesis :
1. A.
  predicts the expected outcomes of the study
2. B.
  defines the theoretical framework of the study
3. C.
  identifies the source of the problem under study
4. D.
  clarifies the concepts used in the study
Answer and explanation
Q89 · Community Health Nursing · Health Agencies
Indian Red Cross Society was established in :
1. A.
  1902
2. B.
  1912
3. C.
  1918
4. D.
  1920
Answer and explanation
Q90 · Applied Psychology · Mental Health & mental hygiene
Hero-worshipping is a form of :
1. A.
  Displacement
2. B.
  Identification
3. C.
  Fantasy
4. D.
  Obsession
Answer and explanation
Q91 · Community Health Nursing · Home Visits
In Community Health Nursing process, community identification is a component of :
1. A.
  Action phase
2. B.
  Assessment phase
3. C.
  Planning phase
4. D.
  Evaluation phase
Answer and explanation
Q92 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · COMPLICATED LABOR-Malposition, Malpresentation and Cord Prolapse
All of the following are the characteristics of true labour pain EXCEPT :
1. A.
  Intensity and duration of contraction increases progressively
2. B.
  Associated with show
3. C.
  Pain is felt more in front of abdomen and radiating to thighs
4. D.
  Progressive effacement and dilatation of cervix
Answer and explanation
Q93 · Applied Psychology · Cognitive Process
A natural and acquired ability for doing a certain kind of work at certain level is:
1. A.
  Adaptation
2. B.
  Attitude
3. C.
  Intelligence
4. D.
  Aptitude
Answer and explanation
Q94 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Low Birth Weight Baby
Delayed cord clamping is contraindicated in:
1. A.
  Baby born to anaemic mother
2. B.
  Birth weight more than 3 kg
3. C.
  Preterm baby
4. D.
  Rh incompatibility
Answer and explanation
Q95 · Pharmacology · Cardiovascular Drugs
One of the following is an antiarrythmic drug :
1. A.
  Spironolactone
2. B.
  Adenosine
3. C.
  Prazosin
4. D.
  Hydralazine
Answer and explanation
Q96 · Applied Anatomy · Nervous System
All the following are parts of brainstem, EXCEPT :
1. A.
  Medulla oblongata
2. B.
  Pons
3. C.
  Midbrain
4. D.
  Thalamus
Answer and explanation
Q97 · Mental Health Nursing · Organic Brain Disorders
Clouding of consciousness is seen in one of the following :
1. A.
  Schizophrenia
2. B.
  Dementia
3. C.
  Delirium
4. D.
  Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Answer and explanation
Q98 · Nursing Foundations · Procedures
The correct nursing action when a client begins to cough as a nasogastric tube is passed into the oropharynx is to :
1. A.
  Ask the client to swallow or give sips of water.
2. B.
  Remove the tube and attempt reinsertion.
3. C.
  Use firm pressure to pass the tube through the glottis.
4. D.
  Have the client tilt the head back to open the passage.
Answer and explanation
Q99 · Nursing Foundations · Communication & Nurse-Patient Relationship
The most important factor in a successful therapeutic relationship is :
1. A.
  Professionalism
2. B.
  Knowledge
3. C.
  Trust
4. D.
  Motivation
Answer and explanation
Q100 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Musculoskeletal Function
All of the following are the nursing interventions in case of below knee amputation EXCEPT :
1. A.
  Keep the stump inflexed position at knee
2. B.
  Monitor for bleeding
3. C.
  Inspect stump closely
4. D.
  Encourage quadriceps setting exercises
Answer and explanation
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Q101 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Research Problem/Question
Problem identification in the research process would be equivalent to one of the following steps in the nursing process :
1. A.
  goal identification
2. B.
  data interpretation
3. C.
  identifying solutions
4. D.
  nursing diagnosis
Answer and explanation
Q102 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
Death of baby within 28 days after birth is known as:
1. A.
  Perinatal death
2. B.
  Infant death
3. C.
  Still birth
4. D.
  Neonatal death
Answer and explanation
Q103 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness
Complementary feeding should be started at the age of :
1. A.
  1 year
2. B.
  2 months
3. C.
  6 months
4. D.
  7 months
Answer and explanation
Q104 · Mental Health Nursing · Schizophrenia
Unshakeable and persistent ideas are called :
1. A.
  Hallucinations
2. B.
  Illusions
3. C.
  Obsessions
4. D.
  Delusions
Answer and explanation
Q105 · Nursing Foundations · Patient Education
As per American Nurses Association (ANA), an authoritative statement by which the quality of nursing practice, service or education can be judged is known as :
1. A.
  Policy
2. B.
  Standards
3. C.
  Professional ethics
4. D.
  Power
Answer and explanation
Q106 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
Pain or discomfort in the calf muscles or thighs which increases on dorsiflexion of the foot is:
1. A.
  Hegar's sign
2. B.
  Goodell's sign
3. C.
  Chadwick's sign
4. D.
  Homan's sign
Answer and explanation
Q107 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
One of the following is used in the management of acute opioid overdose :
1. A.
  Disulfiram
2. B.
  Naltrexone
3. C.
  Naloxone
4. D.
  Acamprosate
Answer and explanation
Q108 · Community Health Nursing · Geriatric Health Care
National Programme for Healthcare for Elderly was launched in the year :
1. A.
  2010
2. B.
  2011
3. C.
  2012
4. D.
  2013
Answer and explanation
Q109 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
All of the following are the advantages of peritoneal dialysis EXCEPT:
1. A.
  It is inexpensive.
2. B.
  It is well-tolerated.
3. C.
  Vascular access is not required.
4. D.
  Needs anti-coagulant therapy.
Answer and explanation
Q110 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Organisational Behaviour & Human Relations
Barriers to effective communication in the workplace include all EXCEPT :
1. A.
  Performance barriers
2. B.
  Physical barriers
3. C.
  Psychological barriers
4. D.
  Language barriers
Answer and explanation
Q111 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Research Process
One of the following research utilizes statistics to make generalization :
1. A.
  Phenomenological research
2. B.
  Qualitative research
3. C.
  Quantitative research
4. D.
  Basic research
Answer and explanation
Q112 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Urinary Tract Function
A major complication of undescended testes is :
1. A.
  Infection
2. B.
  Hydrocele
3. C.
  Hernia
4. D.
  Testicular cancer
Answer and explanation
Q113 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Integumentary Function
All of the following are first aid measures for burn case EXCEPT :
1. A.
  Stop burning by removing clothes
2. B.
  Use cool running water to reduce temperature of burn
3. C.
  Extinguish flames by allowing person to roll on ground
4. D.
  Apply ice, oil and turmeric to the burn
Answer and explanation
Q114 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Miscellaneous
The incubation period of a disease is:
1. A.
  period from onset of signs and symptoms to recovery
2. B.
  period from invasion of microbes to onset of signs and symptoms of the disease
3. C.
  period from onset of recovery to complete recovery
4. D.
  period from immunization to development of immunity
Answer and explanation
Q115 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Fats
As per classification of fats, triglycerides are an example of :
1. A.
  Complex lipids
2. B.
  Compound lipids
3. C.
  Simple lipids
4. D.
  Derived lipids
Answer and explanation
Q116 · Community Health Nursing · Epidemiology – Epidemiological Approaches and Processes
Causation of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) is based on the following model :
1. A.
  Epidemiological Triad
2. B.
  Ecological Model
3. C.
  Web of Causation
4. D.
  Natural History of Disease
Answer and explanation
Q117 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Metabolic and Endocrine Function
In Addison's disease there is insufficient secretion of:
1. A.
  Thyroid hormone
2. B.
  Parathyroid hormone
3. C.
  Cortisol
4. D.
  Pituitary hormone
Answer and explanation
Q118 · Applied Psychology · Cognitive Process
The process of sensing, attending, interpreting, creating meaningful patterns through sense organs is known as:
1. A.
  Attention
2. B.
  Perception
3. C.
  Frustration
4. D.
  Motivation
Answer and explanation
Q119 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Sensorineural Function
Stapedectomy is done in case of :
1. A.
  Otosclerosis
2. B.
  Otitis media
3. C.
  Mastoiditis
4. D.
  Perichondritis
Answer and explanation
Q120 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management Basics Applied to Nursing
A manager who supervises a number of first-level managers within the related specialities is :
1. A.
  Executive
2. B.
  Supervisor level
3. C.
  Middle-level manager
4. D.
  Top level manager
Answer and explanation

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