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IGNOU Post Basic B.Sc Nursing Entrance 2019 question paper

IGNOU Post Basic B.Sc Nursing Entrance · 2019 · 120 questions · 120 minutes

Medical & Surgical Nursing 24
Obstetrics & Gynaecology 16
Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) 15
Mental Health Nursing 12
Nursing Foundations 10
Applied Microbiology & Infection control 7
Nursing Research & Statistics 7
Community Health Nursing 6
Applied Psychology 5
Nursing Management & Leadership 4
Pharmacology 3
Applied Sociology 3
Applied Anatomy 2
Applied Physiology 2
Applied Nutrition & Dietetics 2
Biochemistry & Nutrition 1
Nursing Education 1

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Q1 · Mental Health Nursing · Miscellaneous
Perseveration is?
1. A.
  Persistent repetition of words
2. B.
  Persistent irrational fear
3. C.
  Persistent delusion
4. D.
  Persistent compulsion
Answer and explanation
Q2 · Applied Anatomy · Digestive System
The most dilated portion of the digestive system is?
1. A.
  Small intestine
2. B.
  Stomach
3. C.
  Large intestine
4. D.
  Appendix
Answer and explanation
Q3 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Diagnosis of Pregnancy
Infrequent, irregular, and painless contractions felt on abdominal palpation during pregnancy are termed as?
1. A.
  Braxton Hicks contractions
2. B.
  Quickening
3. C.
  Osiander sign
4. D.
  None of the above
Answer and explanation
Q4 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Carbohydrates
The reagent used for urine sugar test is?
1. A.
  Acetic acid
2. B.
  Gentian violet
3. C.
  Benedict's solution
4. D.
  Methylene blue
Answer and explanation
Q5 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Pharmacotherapeutics in Obstetrics
One of the greatest dangers in giving morphine sulphate during labour is?
1. A.
  Depression of the respiratory center of the newborn
2. B.
  It increases the blood pressure of the woman
3. C.
  Produces nausea and vomiting
4. D.
  Prolongs the bleeding time of mother and baby
Answer and explanation
Q6 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Normal Puerperium
The hormone responsible for the ejection of breast milk is?
1. A.
  Estrogen
2. B.
  Progesterone
3. C.
  Oxytocin
4. D.
  Prolactin
Answer and explanation
Q7 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Injuries to the Birth Canal
The continuous bleeding after the 2nd stage of labour is due to?
1. A.
  Atonic uterus
2. B.
  Retained products
3. C.
  Injury to the birth canal
4. D.
  Adherent placenta
Answer and explanation
Q8 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Modern concepts of child- care
The changing focus of a Paediatric Nurse is on one of the following?
1. A.
  Disease centered care
2. B.
  Special care during the last trimester of pregnancy
3. C.
  Only care of a sick child in hospital
4. D.
  Child centered care within family perinatal care with advice and prevention health promotion and follow up of children.
Answer and explanation
Q9 · Mental Health Nursing · Treatment modalities and therapies used in mental disorders
Behavior therapy techniques include all, except?
1. A.
  Modeling
2. B.
  Exposure and Response prevention
3. C.
  Reinforcement
4. D.
  Free association
Answer and explanation
Q10 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
One of the following scientists demonstrated the transmission of malarial parasites by the bite of an Anopheles mosquito:
1. A.
  E. von Behring
2. B.
  Ziehl-Neelsen
3. C.
  Sir, Ronald Ross
4. D.
  Elberth
Answer and explanation
Q11 · Nursing Foundations · Miscellaneous
A bed cradle is used to?
1. A.
  Reduce the weight of top linens
2. B.
  Swing the patient
3. C.
  Inform others of the patient's presence
4. D.
  Make the bed look attractive
Answer and explanation
Q12 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
When the urethral opening is situated on the ventral side of the shaft of the penis, it is called as?
1. A.
  Epispadias
2. B.
  Hypospadias
3. C.
  Hydrocele
4. D.
  Phimosis
Answer and explanation
Q13 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Examination of the Rectum is done by use of?
1. A.
  Autoscope
2. B.
  Proctoscope
3. C.
  Ophthalmoscope
4. D.
  Fetoscope
Answer and explanation
Q14 · Nursing Foundations · History of Nursing & Nursing as a profession
When trying to make an ethical decision, the nurse understands basis for ethical reasoning is?
1. A.
  Code of ethics
2. B.
  Experience
3. C.
  Emotions
4. D.
  Policies of hospital
Answer and explanation
Q15 · Mental Health Nursing · Nursing process in Psychiatry
Which of the following is the first step of a Mental Status Examination?
1. A.
  Mood and affect
2. B.
  General appearance and behaviour
3. C.
  Speech
4. D.
  Higher cognitive function
Answer and explanation
Q16 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
You are a nurse assigned to a recovery room or post-anaesthetic care unit. The main priority of care in such an area is?
1. A.
  Keeping airway intact
2. B.
  Keeping patient pain-free
3. C.
  Keeping neurological status stable
4. D.
  Keeping relatives informed of patient's condition
Answer and explanation
Q17 · Applied Physiology · Nervous System
The body system that collects, processes, and responds to information using electrical signals?
1. A.
  Endocrine
2. B.
  Nervous
3. C.
  Lymphatic
4. D.
  Respiratory
Answer and explanation
Q18 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Population, Sample & Sampling
Generalization of findings, greatly depends on sample being?
1. A.
  Random
2. B.
  Purposive
3. C.
  Choice based
4. D.
  Convenient
Answer and explanation
Q19 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · COMPLICATED LABOR-Malposition, Malpresentation and Cord Prolapse
Nursing management for a woman with a prolapsed cord would be to?
1. A.
  Obtain medical assistance
2. B.
  Cover the exposed cord with a sterile dressing
3. C.
  Place woman in knee chest/exaggerated Sims position
4. D.
  Monitor foetal heart sound
Answer and explanation
Q20 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Diagnostic procedure done for heart disease is?
1. A.
  EMG
2. B.
  USG
3. C.
  ECG
4. D.
  EEG
Answer and explanation
Q21 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
Most newborns pass urine by one of the following time periods?
1. A.
  Within 10 hours
2. B.
  Within 12 hours
3. C.
  Within first 24 hours
4. D.
  Within 14 hours
Answer and explanation
Q22 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Multiple Pregnancy, Amniotic Fluid Disorders, Abnormalities of Placenta and Cord
The average length of the umbilical cord is?
1. A.
  50 cm
2. B.
  52 cm
3. C.
  54 cm
4. D.
  56 cm
Answer and explanation
Q23 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Physiological Changes During Pregnancy
During normal pregnancy, the blood pressure is?
1. A.
  Slightly increased
2. B.
  Not changed
3. C.
  Slightly decreased
4. D.
  Markedly increased
Answer and explanation
Q24 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
When a baby loses heat due to contact with a colder subject, it is called heat loss through the process of one of the following?
1. A.
  Conduction
2. B.
  Evaporation
3. C.
  Convection
4. D.
  Radiation
Answer and explanation
Q25 · Nursing Foundations · Documentation & Reporting
Documentation must be done?
1. A.
  Immediately after the event
2. B.
  Every hour
3. C.
  Once a day
4. D.
  At end of the shift
Answer and explanation
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Q26 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
A patient suffered from stroke and is unable to communicate. This is called?
1. A.
  Dysphasia
2. B.
  Partial aphasia
3. C.
  Dysphagia
4. D.
  Aphasia
Answer and explanation
Q27 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
A neurologic condition characterized by paroxysmal recurrent neuronal discharge from nervous tissue resulting in seizures is called?
1. A.
  Simple febrile convulsions
2. B.
  Typical febrile convulsions
3. C.
  Acute convulsions
4. D.
  Epilepsy
Answer and explanation
Q28 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management Process
All are the responsibilities of organization, except?
1. A.
  Provide safe place for employees
2. B.
  Create opportunities for managers
3. C.
  Create opportunities for growth
4. D.
  Create networking
Answer and explanation
Q29 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Isolation Precautions and Use of Personal Protective Equipment
Separation of a suspected person for a period of time equal to the longest incubation period of a disease?
1. A.
  Quarantine
2. B.
  Isolation
3. C.
  Reverse isolation
4. D.
  Contamination
Answer and explanation
Q30 · Nursing Foundations · Vital Signs
Rectal temperature is higher than oral temperature by?
1. A.
  2°F
2. B.
  1.5°C
3. C.
  1°C
4. D.
  1°F
Answer and explanation
Q31 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Development
Weight of a baby at 12 months should be?
1. A.
  Double the birth weight
2. B.
  Triple the birth weight
3. C.
  Four times of birth weight
4. D.
  Five times of birth weight
Answer and explanation
Q32 · Applied Psychology · Developmental Psychology
Most appropriate stage of development in which boys and girls start showing interest in the opposite sex is?
1. A.
  Latency
2. B.
  Genital
3. C.
  Phallic
4. D.
  Anal
Answer and explanation
Q33 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
The common cause of airway obstruction in an unconscious patient is?
1. A.
  Oropharyngeal tumor
2. B.
  Laryngeal cyst
3. C.
  Obstruction of foreign body
4. D.
  Tongue falling back
Answer and explanation
Q34 · Applied Psychology · Motivation & Emotional Processes
Fear of heights is termed as?
1. A.
  Acrophobia
2. B.
  Claustrophobia
3. C.
  Algophobia
4. D.
  Gamophobia
Answer and explanation
Q35 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
Which of the following is an anti-craving drug?
1. A.
  Disulfiram
2. B.
  Acamprosate
3. C.
  Chlordiazepoxide
4. D.
  Diazepam
Answer and explanation
Q36 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management Process
The primary focus of a manager in a health-care work environment is to?
1. A.
  Develop effective teams
2. B.
  Taking risks
3. C.
  Routine work
4. D.
  Understanding history of organization
Answer and explanation
Q37 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
In case of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt, a nurse should look for one of the following?
1. A.
  Level of consciousness
2. B.
  Vital signs
3. C.
  Swelling, tenderness, erythema, drainage, patency of shunt and level of consciousness
4. D.
  Decreased intracranial pressure
Answer and explanation
Q38 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Development
A child starts crawling at?
1. A.
  4 to 6 months
2. B.
  6 to 8 months
3. C.
  9 to 12 months
4. D.
  after 12 months
Answer and explanation
Q39 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Normal Growth and its Disorders
Head circumference of a newborn baby is larger than chest circumference by one of the following?
1. A.
  3 centimeters
2. B.
  5 centimeters
3. C.
  4 centimeters
4. D.
  2 centimeters
Answer and explanation
Q40 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
White plaques on the mucous membrane, gums, and tongue are found in?
1. A.
  Herpes
2. B.
  Mumps
3. C.
  Oral thrush
4. D.
  Measles
Answer and explanation
Q41 · Applied Sociology · Social organization and disorganization
Institution which exercises monopoly over the legitimate use of power is called as?
1. A.
  Political Institution
2. B.
  Religious Institution
3. C.
  Economical Institution
4. D.
  Educational Institution
Answer and explanation
Q42 · Nursing Foundations · Elimination needs
A nurse administers a cleansing enema; the common position for this procedure is?
1. A.
  Sims left lateral
2. B.
  Dorsal
3. C.
  Recumbent
4. D.
  Supine
Answer and explanation
Q43 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Communication and utilization of Research
Comparing the present study finding with existing literature is included in?
1. A.
  Review of the literature
2. B.
  Methodology
3. C.
  Discussion
4. D.
  Analysis
Answer and explanation
Q44 · Community Health Nursing · Family planning
A sudden outbreak of a disease in a specific community is?
1. A.
  Endemic
2. B.
  Epidemic
3. C.
  Population density
4. D.
  Pandemic
Answer and explanation
Q45 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Causative organism for roundworm infestation is?
1. A.
  Neisseria gonorrhoeae
2. B.
  Ascaris lumbricoides
3. C.
  Pediculus
4. D.
  Liver fluke
Answer and explanation
Q46 · Community Health Nursing · Epidemiology – Epidemiological Approaches and Processes
The study of time and place distribution of disease is called?
1. A.
  Epidemiology
2. B.
  Pandemic
3. C.
  Ecology
4. D.
  Ecosystem
Answer and explanation
Q47 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Organisational Behaviour & Human Relations
Key competencies for effective collaboration are?
1. A.
  Effective communication and mutual respect
2. B.
  Effective communication and being critical
3. C.
  Mutual respect and being secretive
4. D.
  Mutual respect and being rigid
Answer and explanation
Q48 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Dysphasia is a defect that causes difficulty in?
1. A.
  Walking
2. B.
  Speech
3. C.
  Swallowing
4. D.
  Vision
Answer and explanation
Q49 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
Isotonic saline means, saline having a concentration of?
1. A.
  0.45 percent
2. B.
  1.45 percent
3. C.
  1.5 percent
4. D.
  0.9 percent
Answer and explanation
Q50 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Development
Development in children refers to one of the following?
1. A.
  Increase in size of the body parts
2. B.
  Increase in intercellular substance
3. C.
  Qualitative change and progressive increase in skill and capacity to function
4. D.
  Quantitative change in body
Answer and explanation
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Q51 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Hospital-Acquired Infections
The client who has the highest risk of bacteraemia is?
1. A.
  Client with Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
2. B.
  Client with Central Venous Catheter
3. C.
  Client with Peripheral cut down
4. D.
  Client with Peripherally inserted I/V line
Answer and explanation
Q52 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Tools and Methods of Data Collection
All are essential requisite for Mailed Questionnaire, except?
1. A.
  Letter of explanation
2. B.
  Letter of return
3. C.
  Letter of acceptance
4. D.
  Letter of remuneration
Answer and explanation
Q53 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Research Approaches and Designs
Historical research has the following characteristics, except?
1. A.
  Review data of past
2. B.
  One standard method to collect data
3. C.
  Investigator has active role
4. D.
  No opportunity to manipulate data
Answer and explanation
Q54 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Placenta and Fetal Membranes
The blood vessels in the umbilical cord consist of?
1. A.
  One artery and two veins
2. B.
  Two arteries and two veins
3. C.
  Two arteries and one vein
4. D.
  Two arteries only
Answer and explanation
Q55 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Tools and Methods of Data Collection
All of the following are primary sources of data, except for?
1. A.
  Materials of cultural history
2. B.
  Direct observation
3. C.
  Census of India
4. D.
  Personal interview
Answer and explanation
Q56 · Applied Psychology · Personality
Psychosocial theory of development was proposed by?
1. A.
  Freud
2. B.
  Erickson
3. C.
  Clark
4. D.
  Miller
Answer and explanation
Q57 · 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
Q58 · Community Health Nursing · Demography, Surveillance and Interpretation of Data
Most sensitive index of health of a community?
1. A.
  Maternal mortality rate
2. B.
  Infant mortality rate
3. C.
  Crude death rate
4. D.
  Crude birth rate
Answer and explanation
Q59 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Operative Obstetrics
Artificial caput raised by a vacuum extractor is?
1. A.
  Caput succedaneum
2. B.
  Cephalhematoma
3. C.
  Chignon
4. D.
  Suction caput
Answer and explanation
Q60 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Otolaryngology
All of the following fine motor skills develop during early childhood, except?
1. A.
  Sketching
2. B.
  Cutting-pasting
3. C.
  Sharing toys
4. D.
  Doing jigsaw puzzles
Answer and explanation
Q61 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Nutritional Deficiency Disorder
Protein energy malnutrition leads to?
1. A.
  Kwashiorkor
2. B.
  Pellagra
3. C.
  Rickets
4. D.
  Gum bleeding
Answer and explanation
Q62 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Theories, Models, and Frameworks in Nursing Research
Most of the conceptual work in Nursing is actually in form of?
1. A.
  Theories
2. B.
  Conceptual framework
3. C.
  Symbols
4. D.
  Constructs
Answer and explanation
Q63 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
All of the following are causes of Type I (hypoxaemic) respiratory failure, except?
1. A.
  Asthma
2. B.
  Pulmonary oedema
3. C.
  Drug overdose
4. D.
  Granulomatous lung disease
Answer and explanation
Q64 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
Diabetes mellitus in younger children or school-age children is known as?
1. A.
  Type 1 or Juvenile diabetes
2. B.
  Maturity onset diabetes
3. C.
  Type 2 non-insulin dependent diabetes
4. D.
  Diabetes Insipidus
Answer and explanation
Q65 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Immunologic Function
Which cells decrease drastically in a patient who is affected by AIDS?
1. A.
  Beta cells
2. B.
  T8 cells
3. C.
  T4 cells
4. D.
  Red cells
Answer and explanation
Q66 · Mental Health Nursing · Schizophrenia
A positive symptom of Schizophrenia is?
1. A.
  Hallucination
2. B.
  Flat affect
3. C.
  Anhedonia
4. D.
  Avolition
Answer and explanation
Q67 · Community Health Nursing · National Health Programs
DOTS therapy was started under?
1. A.
  RNTCP programme
2. B.
  Malaria control programme
3. C.
  Leprosy control programme
4. D.
  HIV/AIDS control programme
Answer and explanation
Q68 · Applied Psychology · Biology of behaviour
The process to attend and react to a stimulus is known as?
1. A.
  Perception
2. B.
  Elaboration
3. C.
  Interpretation
4. D.
  Sensation
Answer and explanation
Q69 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy
The danger of convulsion in a woman with pre-eclamptic toxaemia ends?
1. A.
  Soon after delivery
2. B.
  24 hours after delivery
3. C.
  12 hours after delivery
4. D.
  48 hours after delivery
Answer and explanation
Q70 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Vitamins
Disease caused by deficiency of vitamin D is called?
1. A.
  Rickets
2. B.
  Beri-Beri
3. C.
  Scurvy
4. D.
  Keratomalacia
Answer and explanation
Q71 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Bradycardia is when the pulse is?
1. A.
  Below 60 per minute
2. B.
  Above 80 per minute
3. C.
  Above 100 per minute
4. D.
  Above 120 per minute
Answer and explanation
Q72 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
When should prescribed antibiotics be administered to a septicemic patient?
1. A.
  After admission
2. B.
  After getting blood culture result
3. C.
  After blood is taken for culture
4. D.
  After morning hygiene
Answer and explanation
Q73 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Otolaryngology
The burn area in children above the age of 10 years is estimated by one of the following?
1. A.
  Rule of five
2. B.
  Rule of nine
3. C.
  Degree of burns
4. D.
  Rule of four
Answer and explanation
Q74 · Nursing Foundations · Communication & Nurse-Patient Relationship
Which of the following is an ineffective/non-therapeutic communication?
1. A.
  Judgmental attitude
2. B.
  Silence
3. C.
  Focusing
4. D.
  Informing
Answer and explanation
Q75 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Classic symptoms of dehydration include all except?
1. A.
  Passing small amounts of urine
2. B.
  Dizziness frequently
3. C.
  Dark-coloured urine
4. D.
  Thirst
Answer and explanation
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Q76 · Applied Psychology · Personality
Identity Vs. Role confusion as a psychosocial crisis is in which stage of development?
1. A.
  Infancy
2. B.
  Early childhood
3. C.
  Adolescence
4. D.
  Adult
Answer and explanation
Q77 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
The most common identified viral pathogen that causes diarrhea?
1. A.
  Giardia
2. B.
  Rotavirus
3. C.
  Salmonella
4. D.
  Shigella
Answer and explanation
Q78 · Mental Health Nursing · Neurotic, stress related and somatisation disorders
A false, irrational, unshakeable belief is called?
1. A.
  Obsession
2. B.
  Compulsion
3. C.
  Delusion
4. D.
  Illusion
Answer and explanation
Q79 · Nursing Foundations · Miscellaneous
A wound care management plan must be done for which of the following types of wounds?
1. A.
  Complex wound
2. B.
  Infected wound
3. C.
  Post operative wound
4. D.
  All types of wounds
Answer and explanation
Q80 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Miscellaneous
Physiological anaemia during pregnancy is a result of?
1. A.
  Increased blood volume
2. B.
  Decreased dietary intake
3. C.
  Decreased erythropoiesis
4. D.
  Increased detoxification demand on mother's liver
Answer and explanation
Q81 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
Main cause of gingival bleeding includes?
1. A.
  Removal of plaque
2. B.
  Flossing
3. C.
  Nutritional deficiency
4. D.
  Intake of drugs
Answer and explanation
Q82 · Mental Health Nursing · Personality and Sexual Disorders
The following features are characteristic of an antisocial personality, except?
1. A.
  Pleasure seeking
2. B.
  Inability to work under supervision
3. C.
  Deep emotional relationship
4. D.
  Drug abuse and alcohol dependence
Answer and explanation
Q83 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Normal Labor
The most favorable foetus presentation for normal vaginal delivery is?
1. A.
  Breech
2. B.
  Brow
3. C.
  Vertex
4. D.
  Face
Answer and explanation
Q84 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
The most common cause of dementia is?
1. A.
  Multiple sclerosis
2. B.
  General paresis of insane
3. C.
  Alzheimer's disease
4. D.
  Multi-infarct lesion
Answer and explanation
Q85 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Disinfection and Sterilization
The process of destroying microorganisms including spores is?
1. A.
  Disinfection
2. B.
  Sterilization
3. C.
  Isolation
4. D.
  Antiseptic Wash
Answer and explanation
Q86 · 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
Q87 · Mental Health Nursing · Miscellaneous
Which of the following best suits a patient exhibiting flight of ideas?
1. A.
  Coin new words
2. B.
  Make abrupt stops in the flow of conversation
3. C.
  Provide excessive details
4. D.
  Frequently shifting from one idea to another
Answer and explanation
Q88 · Community Health Nursing · Zoonoses
Rabies is caused due to?
1. A.
  Protein deficiency
2. B.
  Dog bite
3. C.
  Mosquito bite
4. D.
  Excessive bleeding
Answer and explanation
Q89 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Fetal Skull and Maternal Pelvis
The most important pelvic inlet diameter through which the foetal head passes during birth?
1. A.
  Diagonal conjugate
2. B.
  Anatomical conjugate
3. C.
  Obstetrical conjugate
4. D.
  Oblique diameter
Answer and explanation
Q90 · Pharmacology · General Pharmacology
Which of the following is the appropriate route for administration of insulin?
1. A.
  Intramuscular
2. B.
  Intradermal
3. C.
  Subcutaneous
4. D.
  Intravenous
Answer and explanation
Q91 · Applied Physiology · Nervous System
Midbrain (brain stem) contains the center for?
1. A.
  Thought, consciousness
2. B.
  Moral sense, intellect
3. C.
  Respiration and cardio vascular system
4. D.
  Speech, language
Answer and explanation
Q92 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Orthopedic disorders
The common type of fracture among children is?
1. A.
  Simple fracture
2. B.
  Colles' fracture
3. C.
  Greenstick fracture
4. D.
  Complicated fracture
Answer and explanation
Q93 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Other Acute Problems
You are preparing for a Tuberculin (Mantoux) skin test for a client suspected of having TB. The nurse knows that the test will reveal which of these?
1. A.
  How long the infection is
2. B.
  Active infection
3. C.
  Latent infection
4. D.
  Whether the patient has been infected with TB bacteria
Answer and explanation
Q94 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Sensorineural Function
The patient can be selected for crutches depending on the following except?
1. A.
  Patient's physical condition
2. B.
  Arm and back strength
3. C.
  Body balance
4. D.
  Coping mechanism
Answer and explanation
Q95 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Foundation of Nursing Research
Freedom from bias in a tool stands for its?
1. A.
  Practicability
2. B.
  Interest
3. C.
  Economy
4. D.
  Objectively
Answer and explanation
Q96 · Applied Anatomy · Introduction to Anatomical terms & Organization of Human Body
All of the following organs have involuntary muscles except?
1. A.
  Stomach
2. B.
  Intestine
3. C.
  Skeleton
4. D.
  Heart
Answer and explanation
Q97 · Mental Health Nursing · Schizophrenia
Pathological repetition by imitation of the behaviour of another person is termed as?
1. A.
  Echolalia
2. B.
  Echopraxia
3. C.
  Encopresis
4. D.
  Enuresis
Answer and explanation
Q98 · Nursing Foundations · History of Nursing & Nursing as a profession
A nurse should delegate a task to?
1. A.
  Someone who she trusts
2. B.
  Someone who is competent
3. C.
  Someone who works with you regularly
4. D.
  Someone who is your friend
Answer and explanation
Q99 · Mental Health Nursing · Mood disorders
Which of the following foods are recommended for manic patients?
1. A.
  Finger foods
2. B.
  Liquid foods
3. C.
  Semi-solid foods
4. D.
  Solid foods
Answer and explanation
Q100 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Miscellaneous
Sub-periosteal collection of blood due to compressive force on the fetal skull leading to swelling of the head is known as?
1. A.
  Haemorrhage
2. B.
  Haematoma
3. C.
  Cephalohaematoma
4. D.
  Anencephaly
Answer and explanation
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Q101 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Sensorineural Function
An instrument used to measure intraocular pressure?
1. A.
  Gonioscope
2. B.
  Tonometer
3. C.
  Ophthalmoscope
4. D.
  Bifocal lens
Answer and explanation
Q102 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Immunization and Immunodeficiency
BCG vaccine is given?
1. A.
  at birth
2. B.
  at 12 months
3. C.
  at 6 months
4. D.
  at 9 months
Answer and explanation
Q103 · Mental Health Nursing · Schizophrenia
The four 'A's of Schizophrenia include all, except?
1. A.
  Autistic thinking
2. B.
  Associative looseness
3. C.
  Ambivalence
4. D.
  Aerophobia
Answer and explanation
Q104 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
The client has recently returned from having a thyroidectomy. The nurse should keep which of the following at the bedside?
1. A.
  Tracheostomy set
2. B.
  Padded tongue blade
3. C.
  Endotracheal tube
4. D.
  Airway
Answer and explanation
Q105 · Community Health Nursing · Bio-Medical Waste Management
Pulse Polio immunization was launched in?
1. A.
  2005
2. B.
  1995
3. C.
  1996
4. D.
  1998
Answer and explanation
Q106 · Nursing Foundations · Introduction to Health & Illness
Most appropriate sequence of Maslow's Hierarchy of needs includes?
1. A.
  Safety Biological Attachment Self Esteem
2. B.
  Biological Safety Attachment Self Esteem
3. C.
  Attachment Biological Safety Self Esteem
4. D.
  Self Esteem Attachment Biological Safety
Answer and explanation
Q107 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Modern concepts of child- care
UNICEF was established for improving?
1. A.
  Health and nutrition of children
2. B.
  Reduce maternal mortality
3. C.
  Improve maternal health
4. D.
  Treat anaemia among children
Answer and explanation
Q108 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Normal Puerperium
Al of the following are measures during the postpartum period to prevent engorgement of the breast, except?
1. A.
  Cold fomentation
2. B.
  Wearing a supportive bra
3. C.
  Expression of surplus breast milk
4. D.
  Early and frequent breast feeding
Answer and explanation
Q109 · Applied Sociology · Family and Marriage
Early marriage of girls leads to?
1. A.
  Woman empowerment
2. B.
  Large families
3. C.
  Good social status
4. D.
  Healthy mother and family
Answer and explanation
Q110 · Nursing Foundations · Diagnostic testing
External auditory canal can be straightened most appropriately in adults by pulling the pinna?
1. A.
  Upward and backward
2. B.
  Downward and backward
3. C.
  Right and backward
4. D.
  Left and backward
Answer and explanation
Q111 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
One of the following bacteria has the capability to form spores:
1. A.
  Diplococci
2. B.
  Neisseria
3. C.
  Vibrio
4. D.
  Clostridium
Answer and explanation
Q112 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Pain Management
Mrs. Smith is receiving a blood transfusion after total hip replacement. After 15 minutes, you went back to check her vital signs and she complained of high temperature and back pain?
1. A.
  Renal Colic
2. B.
  Urine Infection
3. C.
  Common adverse reaction
4. D.
  Serious adverse reaction
Answer and explanation
Q113 · Applied Sociology · Family and Marriage
Fundamental unit of society is?
1. A.
  Family
2. B.
  Group
3. C.
  Kinship
4. D.
  Marriage
Answer and explanation
Q114 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Antenatal Care, Preconceptional Counseling and Care
The essential blood investigations to be done for a pregnant woman during the antenatal period?
1. A.
  Hb, HBsAg, VDRL
2. B.
  Hb, VDRL, HIV, blood grouping and Rh factor
3. C.
  Hb, HBsAg, VDRL, HbA1c
4. D.
  Hb, VDRL, HbA1c, HIV
Answer and explanation
Q115 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Metabolic and Endocrine Function
One of the following actions must be taken by the nurse if a patient with diabetes and peripheral neuropathy requires assistance in cutting nails?
1. A.
  Do not cut nails, document and refer to chiropodist
2. B.
  Ask ward sister to do it
3. C.
  Try your best and if problem occurs refer to chiropodist
4. D.
  Carefully watching while cutting the nails
Answer and explanation
Q116 · Mental Health Nursing · Mood disorders
Depression is characterized by all, except?
1. A.
  Psychomotor retardation
2. B.
  Loosening of association
3. C.
  Inability to experience pleasure in any activity
4. D.
  Pervasive sadness
Answer and explanation
Q117 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
The repair of a cleft palate should be preferred at one of the following timings after the birth of the baby?
1. A.
  Around one year
2. B.
  Around six years
3. C.
  Around two years
4. D.
  Around four years
Answer and explanation
Q118 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Dark and tarry colored stool is termed as?
1. A.
  Epistaxis
2. B.
  Melena
3. C.
  Hemoptysis
4. D.
  Hematemesis
Answer and explanation
Q119 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Miscellaneous
Task-oriented approach of nursing care delivery is?
1. A.
  Case management
2. B.
  Primary nursing
3. C.
  Differentiated practice
4. D.
  Functional method
Answer and explanation
Q120 · Mental Health Nursing · Organic Brain Disorders
A normal environment for a dementia patient must have?
1. A.
  Increased stimuli
2. B.
  Creative environment
3. C.
  Restricting activity
4. D.
  Full of pictures
Answer and explanation

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