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IGNOU Post Basic B.Sc Nursing Entrance 2021 question paper

IGNOU Post Basic B.Sc Nursing Entrance · 2021 · 120 questions · 120 minutes

Medical & Surgical Nursing 19
Obstetrics & Gynaecology 17
Community Health Nursing 17
Nursing Foundations 12
Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) 10
Mental Health Nursing 9
Pharmacology 7
Applied Psychology 5
Applied Microbiology & Infection control 5
Nursing Management & Leadership 4
Applied Nutrition & Dietetics 4
Applied Physiology 3
Applied Anatomy 3
Applied Sociology 2
Nursing Research & Statistics 2
Pathology & Genetics 1

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Q1 · Applied Physiology · Renal system
All of the following features are true related to the kidney except?
1. A.
  Lie in abdomen in the lumbar region
2. B.
  Acts as a storehouse for urine
3. C.
  Bean-shaped organ
4. D.
  Maintains acid-base balance
Answer and explanation
Q2 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Multiple Pregnancy, Amniotic Fluid Disorders, Abnormalities of Placenta and Cord
A cystic degeneration of chorionic villi occurs in?
1. A.
  Hyperemesis gravidarum
2. B.
  Hydramnios
3. C.
  Hypertension
4. D.
  Hydatidiform mole
Answer and explanation
Q3 · Applied Sociology · Social stratification
All of the following are included in the upper class except?
1. A.
  Wealthy people
2. B.
  Top executive
3. C.
  Industrialists
4. D.
  Manual job workers
Answer and explanation
Q4 · Nursing Foundations · Administration of medications
Appropriate needle size for insulin injection is?
1. A.
  18, G 1 1/2" long
2. B.
  25, G 1" long
3. C.
  22, G 1 1/2" long
4. D.
  25, G 5/8" long
Answer and explanation
Q5 · Mental Health Nursing · Schizophrenia
False perception of taste is termed as?
1. A.
  Gustatory hallucination
2. B.
  Tactile hallucination
3. C.
  Olfactory hallucination
4. D.
  Somatic hallucination
Answer and explanation
Q6 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Diagnosis of Pregnancy
Which of the following conditions in common in 2nd trimester of pregnancy?
1. A.
  Mastitis
2. B.
  Physiological anaemia
3. C.
  Metabolic alkalosis
4. D.
  Respiratory acidosis
Answer and explanation
Q7 · Pharmacology · Antimicrobial Drugs
Chloroquine is used for treatment of?
1. A.
  Diabetes
2. B.
  Malaria
3. C.
  Diphtheria
4. D.
  Tetanus
Answer and explanation
Q8 · Nursing Foundations · Diagnostic testing
Best time to collect sputum specimen is?
1. A.
  After antiseptic mouthwash
2. B.
  Before brushing teeth in the morning
3. C.
  After drinking morning tea
4. D.
  After steam inhalation
Answer and explanation
Q9 · Nursing Foundations · Miscellaneous
Which instrument is used for auscultation?
1. A.
  Audiometer
2. B.
  Stethoscope
3. C.
  Sphygmomanometer
4. D.
  Percussion hammer
Answer and explanation
Q10 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Preferred position for abdominal paracentesis is?
1. A.
  Supine with legs bent
2. B.
  Fowler's position
3. C.
  Prone
4. D.
  Side-lying
Answer and explanation
Q11 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Metabolic and Endocrine Function
Presence of sugar in urine is?
1. A.
  Oliguria
2. B.
  Glycosuria
3. C.
  Hematuria
4. D.
  Pyuria
Answer and explanation
Q12 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
Weight of a low birth weight baby is?
1. A.
  Less than 2500 gms
2. B.
  Less than 2600 gms
3. C.
  More than 2500 gms
4. D.
  More than 2800 gms
Answer and explanation
Q13 · Nursing Foundations · History of Nursing & Nursing as a profession
All of the following are traditional roles of nurses except?
1. A.
  Care of sick individuals
2. B.
  Alleviate suffering
3. C.
  Work in hospitals
4. D.
  Independent curative decision-making
Answer and explanation
Q14 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Application of Statistics in Health and Uses of Computer in Statistics
Population statistics include indicators that measures all the following except?
1. A.
  Population size
2. B.
  Sex ratio
3. C.
  Dependency ratio
4. D.
  Morbidity rate
Answer and explanation
Q15 · Mental Health Nursing · Schizophrenia
The term 'apathy' means?
1. A.
  Absence of affect
2. B.
  Absence of mind
3. C.
  Absence of speech
4. D.
  Absence of pain
Answer and explanation
Q16 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Complications of the Third Stage of Labor
Which of the following complications is a risk factor for delayed postpartum haemorrhage?
1. A.
  Cervical laceration
2. B.
  Uterine subinvolution
3. C.
  Clotting deficiency
4. D.
  Perineal laceration
Answer and explanation
Q17 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Diagnosis of Pregnancy
A pregnant woman feels tingling numbness and pain in the thumb and fingers during night. This condition is known as?
1. A.
  Neuritis
2. B.
  Carpal tunnel syndrome
3. C.
  Korsakoff's syndrome
4. D.
  Down's syndrome
Answer and explanation
Q18 · Nursing Foundations · Vital Signs
Before administering digoxin, you must check which of the following?
1. A.
  Breathing
2. B.
  Temperature
3. C.
  Pulse rate
4. D.
  Consciousness
Answer and explanation
Q19 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Miscellaneous
Physiological jaundice in the newborn generally occurs?
1. A.
  After 24 hrs till 7 days of life
2. B.
  Within 24 hrs till 7 days of life
3. C.
  Within 20 hrs till 7 days of life
4. D.
  After 20 hrs till 7 days of life
Answer and explanation
Q20 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Organisational Behaviour & Human Relations
Diagrammatic representation of different position in hierarchy of an institution showing the channel of communication and authority is called?
1. A.
  Functional chart
2. B.
  Organizational chart
3. C.
  Executive function
4. D.
  Reorganization
Answer and explanation
Q21 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Nursing as a Profession
All of the following statements explain standards except?
1. A.
  Measure quality of work
2. B.
  Develop alternative
3. C.
  Realistic
4. D.
  Based on historical facts
Answer and explanation
Q22 · Applied Physiology · Digestive system
Which of the following sphincters is under voluntary control?
1. A.
  Pyloric
2. B.
  Cardiac
3. C.
  Internal anal
4. D.
  External anal
Answer and explanation
Q23 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Normal Labor
One of the following is the sign of true labour?
1. A.
  Irregular contractions
2. B.
  Contractions felt abdominally
3. C.
  Contractions disappear with ambulation
4. D.
  Contractions associated with cervical dilatation
Answer and explanation
Q24 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Low Birth Weight Baby
A baby born before 37 weeks of gestation is called?
1. A.
  Low birth weight baby
2. B.
  Small for date baby
3. C.
  Pre-term baby
4. D.
  Post-term baby
Answer and explanation
Q25 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
Stomatitis is?
1. A.
  Inflammation of stomach
2. B.
  Inflammation of mouth
3. C.
  Inflammation of lungs
4. D.
  Swelling around wound
Answer and explanation
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Q26 · Community Health Nursing · Epidemiology – Epidemiological Approaches and Processes
The constant presence of a disease or an infectious agent within a given geographical area is called?
1. A.
  Pandemic
2. B.
  Epidemic
3. C.
  Endemic
4. D.
  Sporadic
Answer and explanation
Q27 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Childhood Malignancies
While caring for a child with leukaemia, a nurse should look for all the following except?
1. A.
  Fatigue and weakness
2. B.
  Nausea and vomiting
3. C.
  Alopecia
4. D.
  Increased weight gain
Answer and explanation
Q28 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Normal Growth and its Disorders
Eruption of teeth normally begins at the age of?
1. A.
  4-5 months
2. B.
  6-7 months
3. C.
  5-6 months
4. D.
  6-8 months
Answer and explanation
Q29 · Applied Psychology · Cognitive Process
All of the following are mental activities by an individual except?
1. A.
  Thinking
2. B.
  Sleeping
3. C.
  Reasoning
4. D.
  Imagining
Answer and explanation
Q30 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
When interpreting ECG, P-wave disruption indicates?
1. A.
  Cardiac arrest
2. B.
  Ventricular tachycardia
3. C.
  Atrial fibrillation
4. D.
  Complete block
Answer and explanation
Q31 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Central Nervous System
In a child with bacterial meningitis, the findings of cerebrospinal fluid show one of the following changes?
1. A.
  Increased proteins and reduced sugar
2. B.
  Increased sugar and increased proteins
3. C.
  Decreased proteins and increased sugar
4. D.
  Normal sugar and decreased protein
Answer and explanation
Q32 · Applied Psychology · Motivation & Emotional Processes
An irrational fear of places, objects and situations is called?
1. A.
  Phobia
2. B.
  Anxiety
3. C.
  Stress
4. D.
  Obsession
Answer and explanation
Q33 · Nursing Foundations · Communication & Nurse-Patient Relationship
Process of communication includes?
1. A.
  Sender-receiver, message and channel of communication
2. B.
  Only channel and receiver
3. C.
  Only receiver and channel
4. D.
  Only sender and channel
Answer and explanation
Q34 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management
A patient with lumbar surgery must be moved using the following technique?
1. A.
  Log rolling
2. B.
  With legs raised
3. C.
  With head extended
4. D.
  Closer to side rails
Answer and explanation
Q35 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Nutritional Assessment and Nutrition Education
The most significant information about nutritional health of a patient is obtained by?
1. A.
  Anthropometric measurements
2. B.
  Bleeding gums
3. C.
  Dry skin
4. D.
  Facial pallor
Answer and explanation
Q36 · Pharmacology · Antimicrobial Drugs
Penicillin, an antibiotic, can treat all of the following infections except?
1. A.
  Pneumonia
2. B.
  Respiratory tract infections
3. C.
  Scarlet fever
4. D.
  Herpes
Answer and explanation
Q37 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Miscellaneous
The most important parameter of the APGAR score is?
1. A.
  Heart rate
2. B.
  Respiratory rate
3. C.
  Grimace
4. D.
  Reflex
Answer and explanation
Q38 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Population Dynamics and Control of Conception
The most common complication associated with the use of intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUCD)?
1. A.
  Rupture of uterus
2. B.
  Pain
3. C.
  Mento vertical
4. D.
  Excessive uterine haemorrhage
Answer and explanation
Q39 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Musculoskeletal Function
A patient with tibial fracture develops compartment syndrome due to the following condition?
1. A.
  Internal and external pressure
2. B.
  Internal pressure
3. C.
  External pressure
4. D.
  Increased blood pressure
Answer and explanation
Q40 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Diagnosis of Pregnancy
Which of the following tests should the pregnant woman undergo to confirm normal pregnancy?
1. A.
  Urine HCG
2. B.
  Ultrasonography
3. C.
  Per-vaginal examination
4. D.
  X-ray
Answer and explanation
Q41 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy
All of the following are the signs of pregnancy induced hypertension except?
1. A.
  High blood pressure
2. B.
  Proteinuria
3. C.
  Generalized neuralgia
4. D.
  Edema
Answer and explanation
Q42 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Vitamins
Beri-Beri is caused by deficiency of?
1. A.
  Vitamin A
2. B.
  Vitamin B1
3. C.
  Vitamin D
4. D.
  Vitamin B12
Answer and explanation
Q43 · Nursing Foundations · Comfort, Rest & Sleep & Pain
All of the following are negative experiences of hospitalization except?
1. A.
  Pain
2. B.
  Death
3. C.
  Complex environment
4. D.
  Assurance and attention
Answer and explanation
Q44 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
When two live vaccines are required it should be given?
1. A.
  Simultaneously at different sites
2. B.
  Simultaneously in the same site
3. C.
  Both together as IV
4. D.
  All of these
Answer and explanation
Q45 · Applied Physiology · Nervous System
A condition that gives rise to a response leading to action is?
1. A.
  Event
2. B.
  Covert
3. C.
  Stimulus
4. D.
  Ridiculous
Answer and explanation
Q46 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
Coronary artery disease is more common in which of the following?
1. A.
  Hypotensive, smoker, diabetic, obese women
2. B.
  Hypotensive, smoker, diabetic, obese men
3. C.
  Hypertensive, smoker, diabetic, obese men
4. D.
  Hypertensive, smoker, non-diabetic, obese women
Answer and explanation
Q47 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
In moderate hypothermia, the body temperature of the baby is?
1. A.
  36.0-36.4°C
2. B.
  32.0-35.9°C
3. C.
  Less than 32°C
4. D.
  36.5-37.5°C
Answer and explanation
Q48 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Normal Labor
The most effective method to prevent hypothermia in newborn at birth in the labour room?
1. A.
  Maintain warm chain
2. B.
  Cover the baby immediately
3. C.
  Put the baby under radiant
4. D.
  Dry the baby thoroughly
Answer and explanation
Q49 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Integumentary Function
A client's wound is draining thick yellow material. The nurse correctly describes drainage as?
1. A.
  Sanguineous
2. B.
  Serous-sanguineous
3. C.
  Serous
4. D.
  Purulent
Answer and explanation
Q50 · Mental Health Nursing · Mood disorders
The following are the clinical features of mania except?
1. A.
  Elation of mood
2. B.
  Disorientation
3. C.
  Increased psychomotor activity
4. D.
  Grandiosity
Answer and explanation
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Q51 · Mental Health Nursing · Introduction
Which of the following is not a characteristic of a mentally healthy person?
1. A.
  Ability to perform activities independently
2. B.
  Ability to make adjustments
3. C.
  Feeling insecure
4. D.
  Ability to cope with daily pressure of life
Answer and explanation
Q52 · Nursing Foundations · Elimination needs
Glycerin enema is an example of?
1. A.
  Astringent enema
2. B.
  Purgative enema
3. C.
  Emollient enema
4. D.
  Retention enema
Answer and explanation
Q53 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Pain Management
Water seal system for chest drainage is done to?
1. A.
  Prevent further collapse and entry of air
2. B.
  Minimize pain on drain insertion
3. C.
  Aid drain into correct position
4. D.
  Minimize risk of infection
Answer and explanation
Q54 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Poisonings, Injuries and Accidents
Minimizing absorption of poison in a child with poisoning includes all except?
1. A.
  Oral activated charcoal
2. B.
  Oral activated charcoal mixed in tap water
3. C.
  Forced diuresis and emesis
4. D.
  Peritoneal dialysis
Answer and explanation
Q55 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Miscellaneous
Which of the following supplements should be consumed by the pregnant woman in 1st trimester of pregnancy to prevent neural tube defect?
1. A.
  Iron and folic acid
2. B.
  Calcium
3. C.
  Folic acid
4. D.
  Ascorbic acid
Answer and explanation
Q56 · Community Health Nursing · National Health Programs
Case finding in Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme (RNTCP) is based on?
1. A.
  Sputum culture
2. B.
  Sputum microscopy
3. C.
  X-ray chest
4. D.
  History taking
Answer and explanation
Q57 · Mental Health Nursing · Behavioural & Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence
All the following are organic brain disorders except?
1. A.
  Amnestic disorder
2. B.
  Dementia
3. C.
  Delirium
4. D.
  Mental retardation
Answer and explanation
Q58 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Vector of malaria is?
1. A.
  Infected male Culex mosquito
2. B.
  Infected female Anopheles mosquito
3. C.
  Infected sand fly
4. D.
  Infected female Culex mosquito
Answer and explanation
Q59 · Community Health Nursing · Health Care Planning and Organization of Health Care at various levels
Bhore committee report was submitted in?
1. A.
  1943-46
2. B.
  1959-61
3. C.
  1963
4. D.
  1965
Answer and explanation
Q60 · Applied Psychology · Motivation & Emotional Processes
Relaxation therapies include all except?
1. A.
  Meditation
2. B.
  Deep breathing exercise
3. C.
  Yoga
4. D.
  Catharsis
Answer and explanation
Q61 · Community Health Nursing · Assisting individuals and families to promote and maintain their health
Under ICDS scheme there is one Anganwadi worker for?
1. A.
  1,000 population
2. B.
  3,000 population
3. C.
  5,000 population
4. D.
  10,000 population
Answer and explanation
Q62 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
Gurgling sound from the airway in a post-operative client indicates?
1. A.
  Complete obstruction of lower airway
2. B.
  Partial obstruction of airway
3. C.
  Inflammation of pleural cavity
4. D.
  Blood in pleural cavity
Answer and explanation
Q63 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Distribution
A client is at risk of developing potassium deficit due to?
1. A.
  Sustained tissue damage
2. B.
  Repeated nasogastric suction
3. C.
  Addison's disease
4. D.
  Potassium-retaining diuretic
Answer and explanation
Q64 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Miscellaneous
Issues related to nurse include all except?
1. A.
  Increased workload
2. B.
  Community policies
3. C.
  Lack of security
4. D.
  Poor pay structure
Answer and explanation
Q65 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
During blood transfusion a nurse should look for all the following except?
1. A.
  Identify donor and recipient blood types and blood group
2. B.
  Check intravenous site for blood infiltration
3. C.
  Cool the blood before administration
4. D.
  Watch for pain and dyspnoea
Answer and explanation
Q66 · Mental Health Nursing · Schizophrenia
Delusion is a disorder of?
1. A.
  Thought
2. B.
  Mood
3. C.
  Affect
4. D.
  Perception
Answer and explanation
Q67 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Wrist drop is caused by all except?
1. A.
  Lead poisoning
2. B.
  Radial nerve palsy
3. C.
  Ulnar nerve palsy
4. D.
  Both a and b
Answer and explanation
Q68 · Community Health Nursing · Environmental Science, Environmental Health, and Sanitation
Best method of refuse disposal in hospital is?
1. A.
  Dumping
2. B.
  Incineration
3. C.
  Controlled tipping
4. D.
  Composting
Answer and explanation
Q69 · Community Health Nursing · Environmental Science, Environmental Health, and Sanitation
World Health Day is observed on?
1. A.
  1st October
2. B.
  7th April
3. C.
  30th May
4. D.
  12th May
Answer and explanation
Q70 · Applied Psychology · Psychological assessment & tests
All of the following are psychological tests except?
1. A.
  Intelligence test
2. B.
  Aptitude test
3. C.
  Test of physical maturity
4. D.
  Personality test
Answer and explanation
Q71 · Community Health Nursing · National Health Programs
ASHA works at?
1. A.
  Community Health Center
2. B.
  PHC level
3. C.
  District level
4. D.
  Village level
Answer and explanation
Q72 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Complications of the Third Stage of Labor
Active management of 3rd stage of labour includes?
1. A.
  Administration of syntocinon immediately after delivery and CCT
2. B.
  Injection ergometrine 0.02 mg I/V after the delivery
3. C.
  C.C.T. (controlled cord traction) and massaging of uterus
4. D.
  Only massaging of the uterus
Answer and explanation
Q73 · Applied Psychology · Personality
According to Freud, which of the following is not included in the structure of mind?
1. A.
  Id
2. B.
  Ego
3. C.
  Super ego
4. D.
  Libido
Answer and explanation
Q74 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Hospital-Acquired Infections
Hospital acquired infection is known as?
1. A.
  Droplet infection
2. B.
  Nosocomial
3. C.
  Contamination
4. D.
  Opportunistic infection
Answer and explanation
Q75 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Sleepwalking is also known as?
1. A.
  Somniloquy
2. B.
  Enuresis
3. C.
  Somnambulism
4. D.
  Seizures
Answer and explanation
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Q76 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Distribution
The priority action of a nurse when a client comes with acute pancreatitis?
1. A.
  Dietary management
2. B.
  Management of hypoglycemia
3. C.
  Management of fluid and electrolyte balance
4. D.
  Psychological support
Answer and explanation
Q77 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
How much salt must be added in one litre of water to make a solution of normal saline (0.9%)?
1. A.
  19 gm
2. B.
  90 gm
3. C.
  0.9 gm
4. D.
  9 gm
Answer and explanation
Q78 · Pathology & Genetics · Clinical Pathology
Deficiency of clotting factor IX leads to?
1. A.
  Hemophilia
2. B.
  Thrombocytopenia
3. C.
  Christmas disease
4. D.
  Thalassemia
Answer and explanation
Q79 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · latest clinical guidelines & new updates
Immediate action of a nurse should take if a woman in labour has fetal distress?
1. A.
  Monitor fetal heart rate
2. B.
  Oxygen inhalation
3. C.
  Put the woman in left lateral position
4. D.
  Stop oxytocin drip
Answer and explanation
Q80 · Nursing Foundations · Miscellaneous
Which of the following beds is useful for preventing bed sores for a bed-ridden patient?
1. A.
  Fracture bed
2. B.
  Open bed
3. C.
  Occupied bed
4. D.
  Water mattress bed
Answer and explanation
Q81 · Community Health Nursing · Health Care Planning and Organization of Health Care at various levels
All are grassroot level workers except?
1. A.
  Anganwadi worker
2. B.
  Traditional birth attendant
3. C.
  Village health guide
4. D.
  Health assistant
Answer and explanation
Q82 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Distribution
"Insensible fluid loss" occurs through?
1. A.
  Skin
2. B.
  Wound drainage
3. C.
  Urine
4. D.
  GI tract
Answer and explanation
Q83 · Nursing Foundations · Communication & Nurse-Patient Relationship
Which of the following is a barrier to therapeutic communication?
1. A.
  Focusing
2. B.
  Giving advice
3. C.
  Restating
4. D.
  Listening
Answer and explanation
Q84 · Pharmacology · General Pharmacology
Instructions given to patients on antibiotics include?
1. A.
  Stop antibiotics on disappearance of symptoms
2. B.
  Consume antibiotics at convenience
3. C.
  Notification of side effect not required
4. D.
  Take medicine as prescribed and complete the course
Answer and explanation
Q85 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Nutritional Deficiency Disorder
Goiter is caused by deficiency of?
1. A.
  Iron
2. B.
  Iodine
3. C.
  Calcium
4. D.
  Sodium
Answer and explanation
Q86 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Research Problem/Question
The first and significant step in conducting research is?
1. A.
  Defining research variables
2. B.
  Identifying research problem
3. C.
  Stating research purpose
4. D.
  Determining feasibility of study
Answer and explanation
Q87 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
BCG vaccine is diluted in?
1. A.
  Distilled water
2. B.
  Normal saline
3. C.
  Dextrose solution
4. D.
  Ringer's lactate
Answer and explanation
Q88 · Mental Health Nursing · Schizophrenia
Pathological repetition involving imitation of speech of another person is termed as?
1. A.
  Echolalia
2. B.
  Echopraxia
3. C.
  Encopresis
4. D.
  Enuresis
Answer and explanation
Q89 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Disinfection and Sterilization
Process of sterilization of articles and instruments by steam under pressure is called?
1. A.
  Hot air oven
2. B.
  Autoclaving
3. C.
  Fumigation
4. D.
  Hot water dip
Answer and explanation
Q90 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Safe Motherhood, Epidemiology of Obstetrics
Leading Cause of maternal deaths in India is?
1. A.
  Anemia
2. B.
  Hemorrhage
3. C.
  Sepsis/Abortion
4. D.
  Obstructed labor
Answer and explanation
Q91 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
Which of the following drugs is used in a dependence syndrome?
1. A.
  Acamprosate
2. B.
  Naltrexone
3. C.
  Disulfiram
4. D.
  Bupropion
Answer and explanation
Q92 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Miscellaneous
First sign of puberty?
1. A.
  Attainment of menarche
2. B.
  Breast development
3. C.
  Beard growth
4. D.
  Growth of pubic hair
Answer and explanation
Q93 · Applied Anatomy · Nervous System
Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by compression of the following?
1. A.
  Median nerve of wrist
2. B.
  Ulnar nerve of wrist
3. C.
  Axillary nerve of axilla
4. D.
  Radial nerve of arm
Answer and explanation
Q94 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Hemorrhage in Early Pregnancy
The safest method of termination of pregnancy before 12 weeks is?
1. A.
  Oxytocin administration
2. B.
  Laminaria tent
3. C.
  Dilatation and curettage
4. D.
  Prostaglandin administration
Answer and explanation
Q95 · Community Health Nursing · Demography, Surveillance and Interpretation of Data
The ratio of number of pregnancies in a year to married women in the ages 15 to 44 years is called?
1. A.
  Gross reproduction rate
2. B.
  Net reproduction rate
3. C.
  Pregnancy rate
4. D.
  Marriage rate
Answer and explanation
Q96 · Community Health Nursing · Demography, Surveillance and Interpretation of Data
In India high birth rate is due to all of the following reasons, except?
1. A.
  Early puberty
2. B.
  Universality of marriage
3. C.
  Early marriage
4. D.
  High level of literacy
Answer and explanation
Q97 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
Commonest complication of mumps is?
1. A.
  Encephalitis
2. B.
  Pneumonia
3. C.
  Myocarditis
4. D.
  Orchitis and oophoritis
Answer and explanation
Q98 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management Process
Plan for providing appropriate number of different levels of nursing personnel is known as?
1. A.
  Individual staffing pattern
2. B.
  Master staffing pattern
3. C.
  Group staffing pattern
4. D.
  Nurse staffing pattern
Answer and explanation
Q99 · Mental Health Nursing · Principles and Concepts of Mental Health Nursing
A biological factor which causes abnormal behaviour in mentally ill patients is?
1. A.
  Higher education
2. B.
  Unemployment
3. C.
  Poverty
4. D.
  Changes in neuro-chemicals
Answer and explanation
Q100 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Schick test is done to diagnose?
1. A.
  Tuberculosis
2. B.
  Diphtheria
3. C.
  Typhoid
4. D.
  Viral hepatitis
Answer and explanation
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Q101 · Applied Anatomy · Sensory Organs
Part of skin which contains sweat glands, nerve endings and blood capillaries is?
1. A.
  Epidermis
2. B.
  Dermis
3. C.
  Subcutaneous fats
4. D.
  Sebaceous glands
Answer and explanation
Q102 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Development
A child can walk with a steady gait at the age of?
1. A.
  One year
2. B.
  Two years
3. C.
  Three years
4. D.
  Four years
Answer and explanation
Q103 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Otolaryngology
A child attains bladder and bowel control at the age of?
1. A.
  3 years
2. B.
  2 years
3. C.
  4 years
4. D.
  5 years
Answer and explanation
Q104 · Applied Sociology · Social organization and disorganization
Norms, values and roles of society are called as?
1. A.
  Social institution
2. B.
  Economic institution
3. C.
  Religious institution
4. D.
  Educational institution
Answer and explanation
Q105 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Sensorineural Function
Deviation of visual axis from its normal alignment is known as?
1. A.
  Ptosis
2. B.
  Cataract
3. C.
  Strabismus
4. D.
  Glaucoma
Answer and explanation
Q106 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Integumentary Function
In the later stage of scabies, one of the following is the primary symptom?
1. A.
  Vesicles and pustules
2. B.
  White tortuous thread-like lines in between fingers and axilla
3. C.
  Thread-like line between buttocks, elbows and ankles
4. D.
  Itching
Answer and explanation
Q107 · Community Health Nursing · Concepts of Community Health and Community Health Nursing
Immunization is a method of?
1. A.
  Primary prevention
2. B.
  Secondary prevention
3. C.
  Tertiary prevention
4. D.
  Primordial prevention
Answer and explanation
Q108 · Mental Health Nursing · Mood disorders
Worthlessness, hopelessness and helplessness are characteristic features of?
1. A.
  Paranoid schizophrenia
2. B.
  Depression
3. C.
  Mania
4. D.
  Obsessive compulsive disorder
Answer and explanation
Q109 · Applied Anatomy · Musculoskeletal System
Shoulder blades, skull, sternum and ribs are made up of?
1. A.
  Short bone
2. B.
  Sesamoid bones
3. C.
  Irregular bone
4. D.
  Flat bone
Answer and explanation
Q110 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Diagnosis of Pregnancy
Physiological anaemia during pregnancy is mainly the result of?
1. A.
  Increased blood volume of the mother
2. B.
  Decreased dietary intake of iron
3. C.
  Decreased erythropoiesis
4. D.
  Increased detoxification demands of mother's liver
Answer and explanation
Q111 · Community Health Nursing · Hospital acquired infections
The person, animal, object or substance from which an infectious agent passes or is disseminated to the host is called?
1. A.
  Reservoir
2. B.
  Source
3. C.
  Carrier
4. D.
  Latent infection
Answer and explanation
Q112 · Community Health Nursing · Environmental Science, Environmental Health, and Sanitation
Chlorine is used for treatment of?
1. A.
  Diarrhoea
2. B.
  Water
3. C.
  Dehydration
4. D.
  Typhoid fever
Answer and explanation
Q113 · Community Health Nursing · Leadership, Supervision and Monitoring
ANMs are supervision by?
1. A.
  Female health supervisors
2. B.
  ASHA
3. C.
  Skilled birth attendant
4. D.
  Sanitary inspectors
Answer and explanation
Q114 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · General Characteristics of Microbes
'Microbes' which form the largest group of microorganisms is?
1. A.
  Fungi
2. B.
  Bacteria
3. C.
  Yeasts
4. D.
  All of the above
Answer and explanation
Q115 · Community Health Nursing · Screening of Disease
Floating tip of Iceberg indicates?
1. A.
  Subclinical cases
2. B.
  Clinical cases
3. C.
  Fatal cases
4. D.
  Unidentified cases
Answer and explanation
Q116 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Vitamins
Scurvy is due to deficiency of?
1. A.
  Vitamin A
2. B.
  Vitamin B
3. C.
  Vitamin C
4. D.
  Vitamin D
Answer and explanation
Q117 · Nursing Foundations · Promoting safety in health care environment
Prevention of falls includes all except?
1. A.
  Wiping spilled fluids promptly
2. B.
  Keep bed in low position
3. C.
  Use side rails on beds
4. D.
  Allow dangling drainage tube
Answer and explanation
Q118 · Nursing Foundations · Vital Signs
A nurse checked the pulse of a patient and found the pulse rate is 120 per minute; it is called?
1. A.
  Tachycardia
2. B.
  Hyperpyrexia
3. C.
  Tachypnoea
4. D.
  Arrhythmia
Answer and explanation
Q119 · Community Health Nursing · Intestinal Infections
Mode of transmission in case of hepatitis B is mostly by one of the following?
1. A.
  Blood or blood products
2. B.
  Sexual intercourse
3. C.
  Droplet
4. D.
  Fomites
Answer and explanation
Q120 · Community Health Nursing · Family planning
Eligible couple refers to a woman in the age group of?
1. A.
  12-35 years
2. B.
  15-45 years
3. C.
  22-55 years
4. D.
  28-65 years
Answer and explanation

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