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IGNOU Post Basic B.Sc Nursing Entrance 2026 question paper

IGNOU Post Basic B.Sc Nursing Entrance · 2026 · 120 questions · 120 minutes

Medical & Surgical Nursing 16
Obstetrics & Gynaecology 14
Nursing Foundations 10
Mental Health Nursing 10
Nursing Management & Leadership 8
Applied Microbiology & Infection control 7
Community Health Nursing 7
Applied Psychology 6
Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) 6
Applied Physiology 6
Nursing Research & Statistics 6
Nursing Education 5
Pharmacology 4
Applied Anatomy 4
Pathology & Genetics 4
Applied Sociology 2
Applied Nutrition & Dietetics 2
Forensic Nursing & Indian laws 2
Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) 1

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Q1 · Applied Sociology · Social stratification
All the following are related to caste, except:
1. A.
  It is based on birth
2. B.
  Gets transferred to children
3. C.
  It is static in nature
4. D.
  It is dynamic in nature
Answer and explanation
Q2 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Integumentary Function
Second degree burn involves damage to :
1. A.
  Epidermis
2. B.
  Epidermis and dermis involved to varying depth
3. C.
  Bones and muscles
4. D.
  Subcutaneous tissues and nerves
Answer and explanation
Q3 · Nursing Foundations · Patient Education
One of the following is an example of an independent nursing intervention :
1. A.
  Administer blood
2. B.
  Teaching a patient about the effects of prescribed drugs
3. C.
  Starting an intravenous fluid
4. D.
  Administering emergency drugs
Answer and explanation
Q4 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Organisational Behaviour & Human Relations
All of the following are qualities of an effective leader, except :
1. A.
  Integrity
2. B.
  Courage
3. C.
  Pessimism
4. D.
  Perseverance
Answer and explanation
Q5 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Antenatal Assessment of Fetal Well-Being
Pawliks manoeuvre is used to assess all of the following, except :
1. A.
  Presenting part
2. B.
  Size of fetal head
3. C.
  Flexion of fetal head
4. D.
  Mobility of fetal head
Answer and explanation
Q6 · Nursing Foundations · Loss, Death & Grief
The stiffening of the body that occurs after 2 to 4 hours of death is called:
1. A.
  Post-mortem
2. B.
  Rigor mortis
3. C.
  Liver mortis
4. D.
  Algor mortis
Answer and explanation
Q7 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
A disease that may develop after an infection with group A Streptococcus bacteria is:
1. A.
  Malaria fever
2. B.
  Rheumatic fever
3. C.
  Dengue fever
4. D.
  Chikungunya
Answer and explanation
Q8 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Disinfection and Sterilization
Destruction of microorganisms by the use of gaseous agents is known as:
1. A.
  Sanitization
2. B.
  Disinfection
3. C.
  Asepsis
4. D.
  Fumigation
Answer and explanation
Q9 · Applied Psychology · Motivation & Emotional Processes
The last stage of motivational cycle is:
1. A.
  Drive
2. B.
  Instrumental behaviour
3. C.
  Relief
4. D.
  Need
Answer and explanation
Q10 · Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) · Shared Care & Electronic Health Records
Electronic health record system manages all information, except :
1. A.
  bed strength
2. B.
  laboratory data
3. C.
  drug prescription
4. D.
  library resources
Answer and explanation
Q11 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
Impaired absorption that is caused due to block in the flow of cerebrospinal fluid within the cerebral ventricles is known as:
1. A.
  Hydrocephalus
2. B.
  Spina bifida
3. C.
  Neural tube defect
4. D.
  Arteriovenous malformation
Answer and explanation
Q12 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Pre-renal cause of acute renal failure is:
1. A.
  Hemorrhage
2. B.
  Glomerulonephritis
3. C.
  Uretral obstruction
4. D.
  Prostatic enlargement
Answer and explanation
Q13 · Pharmacology · Antimicrobial Drugs
Which of the following antitubercular drugs is having ototoxicity as side effect?
1. A.
  Streptomycin
2. B.
  Isoniazid
3. C.
  Rifampicin
4. D.
  Pyrazinamide
Answer and explanation
Q14 · Community Health Nursing · Concepts of Community Health and Community Health Nursing
Actions taken prior to onset of disease which removes possibilities of disease to occur:
1. A.
  Primordial level of prevention
2. B.
  Primary level of prevention
3. C.
  Secondary level of prevention
4. D.
  Tertiary level of prevention
Answer and explanation
Q15 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Therapeutic Diet
As per BMI classification for overweight, pre-obese falls in :
1. A.
  Greater than or equal to 40.00
2. B.
  35.00–39.99
3. C.
  30.00–34.99
4. D.
  25.00–29.99
Answer and explanation
Q16 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Soil Transmitted Helminths (STHs) is a group of parasitic diseases caused by all, except:
1. A.
  Guineaworm
2. B.
  Intestinal Roundworm
3. C.
  Hookworm
4. D.
  Whipworm
Answer and explanation
Q17 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · COMPLICATED LABOR-Malposition, Malpresentation and Cord Prolapse
Liquor amnii when enters the maternal circulation causing sudden dyspnoea, hypoxia and hypotension, is suggestive of:
1. A.
  Cord prolapse
2. B.
  Deep vein thrombosis
3. C.
  Thrombophlebitis
4. D.
  Amniotic fluid embolism
Answer and explanation
Q18 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
Benefits of breast feeding include all EXCEPT?
1. A.
  It provides nutrients
2. B.
  Colostrum provides a high level of immune protection
3. C.
  Less prone for gastrointestinal infections
4. D.
  It provides adequate Iron for premature new born
Answer and explanation
Q19 · Nursing Education · Educational/Teaching Media
All of the following are non-projected teaching aids, except :
1. A.
  Models
2. B.
  Flashcards
3. C.
  Specimen
4. D.
  Powerpoint presentation
Answer and explanation
Q20 · 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
Q21 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Pain Management
The non-invasive intervention for pain management is :
1. A.
  TENS : Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
2. B.
  Epidural infusion
3. C.
  Neural blockade
4. D.
  Acupuncture
Answer and explanation
Q22 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management Basics Applied to Nursing
Max Weber is known for the development of the theory of:
1. A.
  Transformational leadership
2. B.
  Humanistic leadership
3. C.
  Bureaucratic leadership
4. D.
  Scientific management
Answer and explanation
Q23 · Nursing Foundations · Nutritional Needs
The most appropriate technique to be used by the nurse for gravity tube feeding is:
1. A.
  hang the feeding bag 1 foot above the client head end
2. B.
  administer feeding if residual volume is less than 25 ml
3. C.
  place client in the left lateral position
4. D.
  directly administer refrigerated feeds
Answer and explanation
Q24 · Community Health Nursing · Epidemiology – Epidemiological Approaches and Processes
The number of new cases occurring in a defined population during a specified period of time is known as:
1. A.
  Incidence rate
2. B.
  Attack rate
3. C.
  Point prevalence
4. D.
  Period prevalence
Answer and explanation
Q25 · Nursing Education · Introduction and Theoretical Foundations
A teaching-learning concept basic to all teaching plans is to present content from the :
1. A.
  Cognitive to the affective
2. B.
  Formal to the informal
3. C.
  Simple to the complex
4. D.
  Broad to the specific
Answer and explanation
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Q26 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Shock and Multisystem Failure
All of the following are the nursing interventions in the management of a patient with shock, except :
1. A.
  Apply pressure to stop bleeding
2. B.
  Cardiac monitoring
3. C.
  Elevate the head end of bed
4. D.
  Maintain airway and breathing
Answer and explanation
Q27 · Mental Health Nursing · Mood disorders
Prevalence of suicide is highest among patients with:
1. A.
  Personality disorders
2. B.
  Neurotic disorders
3. C.
  Schizophrenic disorders
4. D.
  Depressive disorders
Answer and explanation
Q28 · Applied Physiology · Reproductive system
Hormone responsible for ovulation is :
1. A.
  Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
2. B.
  Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
3. C.
  Prolactin
4. D.
  Oestrogen
Answer and explanation
Q29 · Mental Health Nursing · Neurotic, stress related and somatisation disorders
All the following are psychosomatic disorders except:
1. A.
  Hypertension
2. B.
  Peptic ulcer
3. C.
  Migraine
4. D.
  Pancreatitis
Answer and explanation
Q30 · Applied Psychology · Developmental Psychology
The initial stage of reaction of a person to a dreadful situation is:
1. A.
  Anger
2. B.
  Depression
3. C.
  Denial
4. D.
  Acceptance
Answer and explanation
Q31 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Urinary Tract Function
Tea coloured urine is a feature of:
1. A.
  Glomerulonephritis
2. B.
  Acute Renal Failure
3. C.
  Nephrotic Syndrome
4. D.
  Wilm's Tumor
Answer and explanation
Q32 · Nursing Foundations · Patient Education
A role the nurse is performing when protecting the human and legal rights of the client is :
1. A.
  Patient Education
2. B.
  Patient Advocacy
3. C.
  Healthcare Provider
4. D.
  Patient Counsellor
Answer and explanation
Q33 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Preterm Labor, Preterm Rupture of the Membranes, Postmaturity, Intrauterine Fetal Death
The steroid used in preterm labour helps in:
1. A.
  Prevention of jaundice in newborn
2. B.
  Prevention of PPH in mother
3. C.
  Reducing respiratory distress syndrome
4. D.
  Prevention of seizures
Answer and explanation
Q34 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · COMPLICATED LABOR-Malposition, Malpresentation and Cord Prolapse
Complete dialation of cervix is observed on vaginal examination during:
1. A.
  Second stage of labour
2. B.
  Third stage of labour
3. C.
  Fourth stage of labour
4. D.
  First stage of labour
Answer and explanation
Q35 · Mental Health Nursing · Nursing process in Psychiatry
One of the following is the highest level of insight :
1. A.
  Intellectual insight
2. B.
  Affective insight
3. C.
  Cognitive insight
4. D.
  Emotional insight
Answer and explanation
Q36 · Applied Anatomy · Nervous System
All the following are correct pairs of spinal nerves except:
1. A.
  8 pairs of cervical nerves
2. B.
  12 pairs of thoracic nerves
3. C.
  5 pairs of lumbar nerves
4. D.
  1 pair of sacral nerves
Answer and explanation
Q37 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Immunization and Immunodeficiency
A vaccine contraindicated in a child with history of seizure is:
1. A.
  DPT
2. B.
  BCG
3. C.
  OPV
4. D.
  Hib
Answer and explanation
Q38 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Internal or external bulge in anal or rectal area may be a sign of:
1. A.
  Hemorrhoids
2. B.
  Anal fissure
3. C.
  Anal fistula
4. D.
  Rectal cancer
Answer and explanation
Q39 · Mental Health Nursing · Behavioural & Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence
Craving and eating of uneatable food substances such as chalk and mud is called as:
1. A.
  Anorexia Nervosa
2. B.
  Binge eating
3. C.
  Pica
4. D.
  Bullimia Nervosa
Answer and explanation
Q40 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Introduction to Nutrition
A condition due to inadequate supply of energy and various micro and macronutrients is known as:
1. A.
  Marasmus
2. B.
  Rickets
3. C.
  Kwashiorkor
4. D.
  Anaemia
Answer and explanation
Q41 · Mental Health Nursing · Schizophrenia
Apathy is described as:
1. A.
  Absence of pain
2. B.
  Absence of pathology
3. C.
  Absence of mind
4. D.
  Absence of emotions
Answer and explanation
Q42 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Miscellaneous
Route of infection of Hepatitis C is:
1. A.
  Parenteral
2. B.
  Faecal-oral
3. C.
  Droplet
4. D.
  Air-Borne
Answer and explanation
Q43 · Community Health Nursing · Epidemiology – Epidemiological Approaches and Processes
People with sub-clinical infection who are in carrier state without having a disease but can shed disease agent are known as:
1. A.
  Incubatory carriers
2. B.
  Temporary carriers
3. C.
  Chronic carriers
4. D.
  Healthy carriers
Answer and explanation
Q44 · Pathology & Genetics · Systemic Pathology
A fatal autosomal recessive disease, a major cause of severe chronic lung disease is:
1. A.
  Pneumonia
2. B.
  Bronchitis
3. C.
  Bronchiolitis
4. D.
  Cystic fibrosis
Answer and explanation
Q45 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · General Characteristics of Microbes
An infection caused by an organism existing within the host, prior to the start of infection is:
1. A.
  Endogenous
2. B.
  Exogenous
3. C.
  Sub-clinical
4. D.
  Mixed infection
Answer and explanation
Q46 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Antepartum Hemorrhage
Premature separation of a normally implanted placenta during the second half of pregnancy with severe haemorrhage is known as:
1. A.
  Abruptio placenta
2. B.
  Placenta previa
3. C.
  Placenta succenturiata
4. D.
  Circumvallate placenta
Answer and explanation
Q47 · Mental Health Nursing · Mood disorders
One of the following is classified under disorders of affect:
1. A.
  Neurosis
2. B.
  Obsessive compulsive disorder
3. C.
  Phobia
4. D.
  Mania
Answer and explanation
Q48 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Miscellaneous
The focus of a continuous quality improvement programme is :
1. A.
  Family
2. B.
  Client
3. C.
  Nurse
4. D.
  Physician
Answer and explanation
Q49 · Applied Anatomy · Musculoskeletal System
The most important muscle of the pelvic floor is :
1. A.
  Bulbocavernosus muscle
2. B.
  Ischiocavernosus muscle
3. C.
  Levator ani muscle
4. D.
  Transverse perineal muscle
Answer and explanation
Q50 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Normal Puerperium
All of the following nursing measures are to prevent breast engorgement during puerparium except:
1. A.
  Breast feeding the neonate at frequent intervals
2. B.
  Feeding the neonate from one breast only at one feeding session
3. C.
  Wearing a supportive breastiere with nipple shields
4. D.
  Decreasing the fluid intake of mother for the first 24 to 48 hours
Answer and explanation
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Q51 · Nursing Foundations · Health Assessment
One of the following is the subjective data:
1. A.
  Vital signs
2. B.
  Laboratory test result
3. C.
  Patient's description of pain
4. D.
  Electro-cardiogram (ECG)
Answer and explanation
Q52 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Diseases of Gastrointestinal System and Liver
Projectile vomiting is seen in:
1. A.
  Pyloric stenosis
2. B.
  Megacolon
3. C.
  Volvulus
4. D.
  Appendicitis
Answer and explanation
Q53 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Population, Sample & Sampling
Sample size is mentioned in one of the following sections of research report:
1. A.
  Results
2. B.
  Methodology
3. C.
  Review of Literature
4. D.
  Implications
Answer and explanation
Q54 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
One among the following indicates the possibility of Lithium toxicity:
1. A.
  Vomiting and Nausea
2. B.
  Incontinence of urine
3. C.
  Orthostatic hypotension
4. D.
  Neck rigidity
Answer and explanation
Q55 · Nursing Education · Assessment and Evaluation Methodologies
The assessment which is generally carried out throughout a course is :
1. A.
  Summative assessment
2. B.
  Formative assessment
3. C.
  Physical assessment
4. D.
  Clinical assessment
Answer and explanation
Q56 · Applied Psychology · Cognitive Process
The term 'cognition' is used to imply :
1. A.
  Speech
2. B.
  Affect
3. C.
  Perception
4. D.
  Thinking
Answer and explanation
Q57 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Immunologic Function
Clinical signs of stage 3 of HIV disease in adults and adolescents are :
1. A.
  Generalized lymphadenopathy, oral ulceration, fungal nail infection
2. B.
  Herpes zoster, angular cheilitis, recurrent RTI
3. C.
  Severe pneumonia, oesophageal candidiasis, Kaposi sarcoma
4. D.
  Unexplained severe weight loss, chronic diarrhoea, persistent fever
Answer and explanation
Q58 · Applied Psychology · Personality
The part of the personality that mediates between conscious and the unconscious behaviour is:
1. A.
  Super Ego
2. B.
  Id
3. C.
  Ego
4. D.
  Super Ego and Id
Answer and explanation
Q59 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Immunity
On of the following is involved in cell mediated response :
1. A.
  B-lymphocyte
2. B.
  T-lymphocyte
3. C.
  Basophils
4. D.
  Monocyte
Answer and explanation
Q60 · Forensic Nursing & Indian laws · Miscellaneous
The Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Act was passed in parliament in year :
1. A.
  2003
2. B.
  2004
3. C.
  2005
4. D.
  2006
Answer and explanation
Q61 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Hematological Disorders
One of the major signs of anaemia in children is :
1. A.
  Rapid heart beat
2. B.
  Shortness of breath
3. C.
  Dizziness
4. D.
  Cardiac murmur
Answer and explanation
Q62 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Metabolic and Endocrine Function
In juvenile diabetes, there is:
1. A.
  Insulin resistance
2. B.
  Excess production of insulin
3. C.
  Absence or deficiency of insulin
4. D.
  Abnormal production of insulin
Answer and explanation
Q63 · Nursing Foundations · Nursing Care & Specific Procedures
The drop rate for administering Inj. 5% dextrose, 200 ml 4 hrly using microvolume set is:
1. A.
  40 drops/minute
2. B.
  50 drops/minute
3. C.
  60 drops/minute
4. D.
  65 drops/minute
Answer and explanation
Q64 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management Basics Applied to Nursing
The vital function of management is:
1. A.
  Hierarchy
2. B.
  Planning
3. C.
  Networking
4. D.
  Administration
Answer and explanation
Q65 · Applied Psychology · Personality
The theory of psychosocial development was discovered by:
1. A.
  Erikson
2. B.
  Freud
3. C.
  William James
4. D.
  Arthur Gates
Answer and explanation
Q66 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Genital Malignancy
Papanicolaou smear is done to assess cancer of:
1. A.
  Breast
2. B.
  Ovary
3. C.
  Cervix
4. D.
  Fallopian Tube
Answer and explanation
Q67 · Community Health Nursing · Epidemiology of Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases & Conditions
In Community Health Nursing Process which of the following deals with putting plan into action to achieve set goals:
1. A.
  Construction phase
2. B.
  Implementation
3. C.
  Planning
4. D.
  Evaluation
Answer and explanation
Q68 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · COMPLICATED LABOR-Malposition, Malpresentation and Cord Prolapse
A woman in labour present with transverse lie, cervix 4 cm dilated, membranes intact, fetal bradycardia, the treatment of choice is:
1. A.
  External cephalic version
2. B.
  Caesarean section
3. C.
  Internal podalic version
4. D.
  Forceps delivery
Answer and explanation
Q69 · Community Health Nursing · Zoonoses
Post exposure 5 dose schedule for anti-rabies vaccine is :
1. A.
  1, 3, 7, 14, 28 days
2. B.
  1, 3, 7, 14, 30 days
3. C.
  0, 3, 7, 14, 28 days
4. D.
  0, 3, 7, 14, 30 days
Answer and explanation
Q70 · Applied Psychology · Personality
One of the following balances between id and supergo:
1. A.
  Ego defense mechanism
2. B.
  Egocentrism
3. C.
  Ego
4. D.
  Empathy
Answer and explanation
Q71 · Applied Sociology · Family and Marriage
A form of marriage in which one woman marries more than one man at a given time is known as:
1. A.
  Polyandry
2. B.
  Exogamy
3. C.
  Monogamy
4. D.
  Endogamy
Answer and explanation
Q72 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Sensorineural Function
Glaucoma is a group of disorders characterized by:
1. A.
  Increased glare
2. B.
  Dry eye
3. C.
  Reduced visual acuity
4. D.
  Increased intraocular pressure
Answer and explanation
Q73 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Research Process
Plagiarism is described as:
1. A.
  Representation of another author's language, thoughts, ideas as one's own original work
2. B.
  Write a research report after conduction of research
3. C.
  Conduction of clinical trials
4. D.
  Making conceptual framework for research
Answer and explanation
Q74 · Pharmacology · Drug Affecting Blood & Blood Formation
One of the following is the side effect of parental iron supplementation among children :
1. A.
  Urticaria
2. B.
  Black stool
3. C.
  Abdominal cramp
4. D.
  Diarrhoea
Answer and explanation
Q75 · Nursing Foundations · Introduction to Health & Illness
After accident if a person is unable to walk or face any restriction in daily activities is covered under:
1. A.
  Disease
2. B.
  Impairment
3. C.
  Disability
4. D.
  Handicap
Answer and explanation
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Q76 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management Basics Applied to Nursing
One of the following is not true for participative management :
1. A.
  It requires more participation of the manager
2. B.
  It motivates employees to participate in decision-making
3. C.
  It fosters collaboration with team
4. D.
  It builds reciprocal trust in the team
Answer and explanation
Q77 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Musculoskeletal Function
While testing muscle strength "movement but not against gravity" is given:
1. A.
  One marks (grade)
2. B.
  Two marks (grade)
3. C.
  Three marks (grade)
4. D.
  Four marks (grade)
Answer and explanation
Q78 · Applied Anatomy · Introduction to Anatomical terms & Organization of Human Body
The organ enclosed in a bony cavity formed by cranial bones is:
1. A.
  Spinal cord
2. B.
  Viscera
3. C.
  Brain
4. D.
  Lungs
Answer and explanation
Q79 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management of Nursing Service in the Hospital & Community
The following are the qualities of a good nurse supervisor, except :
1. A.
  Tactful
2. B.
  Fair
3. C.
  Enthusiastic
4. D.
  Emotionally charged
Answer and explanation
Q80 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Research Approaches and Designs
Manipulations, randomization and control are the features of one of the following research designs:
1. A.
  Descriptive
2. B.
  Correlational
3. C.
  Quasi-experimental
4. D.
  Experimental
Answer and explanation
Q81 · Nursing Education · Implementation
Which of the following teaching methods is least engaging for students?
1. A.
  Lecture
2. B.
  Demonstration
3. C.
  Tutorials
4. D.
  Seminar
Answer and explanation
Q82 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Prenatal Genetic Counseling, Screening and Diagnosis
Low level of maternal serum alpha fetoprotein is associated with:
1. A.
  Multiple pregnancy
2. B.
  Fetal death
3. C.
  Down's syndrome
4. D.
  Anencephaly
Answer and explanation
Q83 · Nursing Foundations · Fluid, electrolytes & Acid-base balances
A 1000 ml of 5% dextrose in water is to be infused over 8 hours. The infusion set delivers 15 drops per milliliter. The nurse should run the I.V. infusion at a rate of:
1. A.
  15 drops per minute
2. B.
  21 drops per minute
3. C.
  32 drops per minute
4. D.
  125 drops per minute
Answer and explanation
Q84 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Anatomy of the Female Pelvic Organs
A nurse teaches a client to perform Kegel exercise to strengthen the:
1. A.
  Skeletal muscles
2. B.
  Intercostal muscles
3. C.
  Abdominal muscles
4. D.
  Pelvic-floor muscles
Answer and explanation
Q85 · Mental Health Nursing · Miscellaneous
Nihilistic delusion is seen in :
1. A.
  Depression
2. B.
  Eating disorders
3. C.
  Schizophrenia
4. D.
  Sexual disorders
Answer and explanation
Q86 · Pathology & Genetics · Genetics
One of the following controls normal growth and proliferation of cells :
1. A.
  Oncogenes
2. B.
  Proto-oncogenes
3. C.
  Antioncogenes
4. D.
  Promoters
Answer and explanation
Q87 · Applied Physiology · General Physiology
All the following are exocrine glands, except:
1. A.
  Sweat glands
2. B.
  Adrenal glands
3. C.
  Salivary glands
4. D.
  Goblet's glands
Answer and explanation
Q88 · Community Health Nursing · Demography, Surveillance and Interpretation of Data
The number of live births per 1000 women in a reproductive age group in a given year is known as :
1. A.
  Birth Rate
2. B.
  General Fertility Rate
3. C.
  General Marital Fertility Rate
4. D.
  Age-Specific Fertility Rate
Answer and explanation
Q89 · Mental Health Nursing · Neurotic, stress related and somatisation disorders
Insight is intact in all, except:
1. A.
  Phobia
2. B.
  Neurosis
3. C.
  Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
4. D.
  Psychosis
Answer and explanation
Q90 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
Pulmonary hypertension is also known as :
1. A.
  Right-sided heart failure
2. B.
  Atelectasis
3. C.
  Corpulmonale
4. D.
  Pneumothorax
Answer and explanation
Q91 · Applied Anatomy · Miscellaneous
REM (Rapid-Eye-Movement) sleep:
1. A.
  recurs every 30 minutes and lasts about 10 minutes
2. B.
  recurs every 90 minutes and lasts up to 30 minutes
3. C.
  lasts about 100 to 120 minutes in adults
4. D.
  lasts about 10 minutes and recurs every 20 minutes
Answer and explanation
Q92 · Pathology & Genetics · Clinical Pathology
Anemia due to hereditary genetic mutation occurs in :
1. A.
  Megaloblastic anemia
2. B.
  Hemolytic anemia
3. C.
  Thalassemia
4. D.
  Polycythemia
Answer and explanation
Q93 · Nursing Education · Assessment and Planning
The blue print of what a teacher is going to teach in the classroom is known as:
1. A.
  Unit plan
2. B.
  Lesson plan
3. C.
  Master rotation plan
4. D.
  Course plan
Answer and explanation
Q94 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
The normal birth weight of a newborn as per Indian Academy of Paediatrics is:
1. A.
  2.5 kg
2. B.
  2 kg
3. C.
  1.5 kg
4. D.
  4 kg
Answer and explanation
Q95 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Research Problem/Question
One of the important sources of identification of a research problem is:
1. A.
  Code of Ethics
2. B.
  Textbook of nursing
3. C.
  Nursing practice
4. D.
  Practice guidelines
Answer and explanation
Q96 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
Hemophilia is associated with:
1. A.
  Abnormality of hemoglobin
2. B.
  Abnormality of platelets
3. C.
  Absence of clotting factors
4. D.
  Excessive proliferation of RBCs
Answer and explanation
Q97 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Research Approaches and Designs
Before implementing a large study, a researcher conducts a small study to identify any problematic areas. This smaller study is known as:
1. A.
  Abstract
2. B.
  Exploratory design
3. C.
  Pilot study
4. D.
  Proposal
Answer and explanation
Q98 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy
Drug of choice of the management of eclampsia is:
1. A.
  Labetalol
2. B.
  Magnesium sulphate
3. C.
  Dexamethasone
4. D.
  Dopamine
Answer and explanation
Q99 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Distribution
The most appropriate statement related to respiratory acidosis is:
1. A.
  It is caused by deficiency of carbonic acid
2. B.
  Kidneys retain more bicarbonate than usual
3. C.
  Lung excrete too much carbon dioxide
4. D.
  Decreased metabolic acid in urine
Answer and explanation
Q100 · Applied Physiology · General Physiology
The most metabolically active organ of the body is:
1. A.
  Heart
2. B.
  Brain
3. C.
  Stomach
4. D.
  Pancreas
Answer and explanation
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Q101 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management Process
The purpose of ABC analysis in material management is to :
1. A.
  Determine stock
2. B.
  Control purchase
3. C.
  Control inventory
4. D.
  Access to medical records
Answer and explanation
Q102 · Nursing Foundations · Communication & Nurse-Patient Relationship
All of the following are therapeutic communication techniques in therapeutic nurse-patient relationship, except:
1. A.
  Restating
2. B.
  Advising
3. C.
  Pinpointing
4. D.
  Validating
Answer and explanation
Q103 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Metabolic and Endocrine Function
All of the following are true for diabetic ketoacidosis, except:
1. A.
  Excess of insulin in body
2. B.
  Kussmaul's respiration
3. C.
  I/V infusion of 0.45 NS
4. D.
  Check pH of blood
Answer and explanation
Q104 · Applied Physiology · Reproductive system
The temporary structure between umbilical vein and inferior vena cava in the fetal circulation is known as :
1. A.
  Foramen ovale
2. B.
  Ductus arteriosus
3. C.
  Ligamentum venosum
4. D.
  Ductus venosus
Answer and explanation
Q105 · Mental Health Nursing · Organic Brain Disorders
One of the following is an organic mental disorder :
1. A.
  Delirium
2. B.
  Delusional disorder
3. C.
  Dissociative disorder
4. D.
  Conversion disorder
Answer and explanation
Q106 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · General Characteristics of Microbes
Greatest concentration of HIV-virus is found in:
1. A.
  Tears, Saliva
2. B.
  Blood, Semen, CSF
3. C.
  Urine, Vaginal Secretions
4. D.
  Breast Milk
Answer and explanation
Q107 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Complications of the Third Stage of Labor
The most common cause of maternal mortality is:
1. A.
  Anaemia
2. B.
  Haemorrhage
3. C.
  Sepsis
4. D.
  Hypertension
Answer and explanation
Q108 · Forensic Nursing & Indian laws · Forensic Psychiatry
The 'Mental Health Care Act' was passed during the year:
1. A.
  2017
2. B.
  1982
3. C.
  1910
4. D.
  1947
Answer and explanation
Q109 · Community Health Nursing · Miscellaneous
Areas of preventive health care at secondary level for elderly includes:
1. A.
  Immunization
2. B.
  Injury Prevention
3. C.
  Screening for NCDs
4. D.
  Rehabilitation Services
Answer and explanation
Q110 · Nursing Foundations · Health Assessment
One of the following is true regarding bell or diaphragm of a sthethoscope:
1. A.
  The bell detects high pitch sounds best
2. B.
  The diaphragm detects high-pitched sounds best
3. C.
  The bell detects thrills best
4. D.
  The diaphragm detects low-pitched sounds best
Answer and explanation
Q111 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Normal Labor
Arrange the following movements of the fetal head during delivery in the correct order:

(a) Rotation (b) Engagement (c) Restitution (d) Extension and delivery (e) Descent and flexion
1. A.
  c, e, a, d, b
2. B.
  b, e, a, d, c
3. C.
  b, a, e, d, c
4. D.
  c, e, d, a, b
Answer and explanation
Q112 · Applied Physiology · General Physiology
The process in which there is separation of small molecules from large molecules across semipermeable membrane is:
1. A.
  Dialysis
2. B.
  Diffusion
3. C.
  Gravitation
4. D.
  Osmosis
Answer and explanation
Q113 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Diseases of Gastrointestinal System and Liver
Birth defect with absence of nerve cells in the large intestine is:
1. A.
  Pyloric Stenosis
2. B.
  Hirschsprung's disease
3. C.
  Cystic Fibrosis
4. D.
  Biliary Atresia
Answer and explanation
Q114 · Applied Physiology · Circulatory & Lymphatic system
The process of initiating contraction and relaxation of heart without any direct stimulus from nervous system is known as:
1. A.
  Conduction system
2. B.
  Electrocardiogram
3. C.
  Holter monitor
4. D.
  Ambulatory ECG
Answer and explanation
Q115 · Pharmacology · Drugs Acting on Central Nervous System
One of the following is used in the management of alcohol dependence:
1. A.
  Naloxone
2. B.
  Disulfiram
3. C.
  Naltrexone
4. D.
  Acamprosate
Answer and explanation
Q116 · Pathology & Genetics · Systemic Pathology
Abnormal rapid bone turnover and resorption is seen in :
1. A.
  Spondylitis
2. B.
  Osteoarthritis
3. C.
  Rheumatoid arthritis
4. D.
  Paget's disease
Answer and explanation
Q117 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Organisational Behaviour & Human Relations
One of the following factors may affect successful communication :
1. A.
  Supervision
2. B.
  Planning
3. C.
  Decision
4. D.
  Organizational structure
Answer and explanation
Q118 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Metabolic and Endocrine Function
Thyrotoxicosis is the complication of :
1. A.
  Hyperthyroidism
2. B.
  Hypothyroidism
3. C.
  Hyperparathyroidism
4. D.
  Hypoparathyroidism
Answer and explanation
Q119 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Research Approaches and Designs
A study that is an in-depth survey utilizing one subject is known as:
1. A.
  Longitudinal
2. B.
  Case study
3. C.
  Cross-sectional study
4. D.
  Correlational study
Answer and explanation
Q120 · Mental Health Nursing · Nursing process in Psychiatry
All of the following are components of Mental Status Examination, except:
1. A.
  Mood and Affect
2. B.
  Premorbid Personality
3. C.
  Abstract thinking
4. D.
  Thought and Speech
Answer and explanation

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