ISRO 2024 question paper

ISRO · 2024 · 100 questions · 120 minutes · 0.25 mark deducted per wrong answer

Medical & Surgical Nursing 18
Nursing Foundations 14
Community Health Nursing 10
Applied Physiology 10
Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) 9
Obstetrics & Gynaecology 9
Pharmacology 5
Applied Anatomy 4
Biochemistry & Nutrition 4
General Knowledge 4
Mental Health Nursing 3
Applied Microbiology & Infection control 2
Nursing Research & Statistics 2
English 2
Forensic Nursing & Indian laws 1
Reasoning 1
Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics 1
Applied Nutrition & Dietetics 1

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Q1 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Urinary Tract Function
What is the most common complication of peritoneal dialysis?
1. A.
  DVT
2. B.
  Peritonitis
3. C.
  Hypertension
4. D.
  Polyuria
Answer and explanation
Q2 · Nursing Foundations · Administration of medications
"Z" track technique is used in?
1. A.
  Intravenous injection
2. B.
  Intramuscular injection
3. C.
  Intrathecal injection
4. D.
  Subcutaneous injection
Answer and explanation
Q3 · Community Health Nursing · Family planning
What does infant mortality mean?
1. A.
  Death of children under 5 years
2. B.
  The number of deaths per 1000 live births of children under 1 year of age
3. C.
  The number of deaths per 1000 live births of children under 2 years of age
4. D.
  Death of children under 6 months
Answer and explanation
Q4 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
A 4-month-old infant is brought to a health care unit. A nurse identifies an area of the infant's head to check for dehydration. Which area does she see?
1. A.
  Forehead
2. B.
  Anterior fontanel
3. C.
  Posterior fontanel
4. D.
  Occiput
Answer and explanation
Q5 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Term Newborn Infant
As a nurse educating parents on the introduction of solid foods to an infant, during which month should you advise them to start?
1. A.
  4 months
2. B.
  5 months
3. C.
  6 months
4. D.
  1 year
Answer and explanation
Q6 · Community Health Nursing · Reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent Health (Review from OBG Nursing and application in community setting)
A mother with a diagnosis of AIDS states that she has been caring for her baby even though she has not been feeling well. What important information should the nurse determine?
1. A.
  If she has kissed the baby
2. B.
  If the baby is breast feeding
3. C.
  When the baby last received antibiotics
4. D.
  How long she has been caring for the baby
Answer and explanation
Q7 · Community Health Nursing · Demography, Surveillance and Interpretation of Data
What is the current infant mortality rate as per NITI Aayog?
1. A.
  20 per 1000 live births
2. B.
  28 per 1000 live births
3. C.
  40 per 1000 live births
4. D.
  50 per 1000 live births
Answer and explanation
Q8 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Fundamentals of Reproduction
Fertilization of 2 ova released in two different cycles is called?
1. A.
  Superfecundation
2. B.
  Superfetation
3. C.
  Foetus papyraceous
4. D.
  None of the above
Answer and explanation
Q9 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Metabolic and Endocrine Function
A patient is scheduled to have a thyroidectomy. Which medication does the nurse anticipate the Doctor will prescribe to decrease the size and vascularity of the thyroid gland before surgery?
1. A.
  Vasopressin
2. B.
  Propylthiouracil
3. C.
  Potassium iodide
4. D.
  Levothyroxine
Answer and explanation
Q10 · Mental Health Nursing · Organic Brain Disorders
The disorder that affects the mental and cognitive functions in older persons is called?
1. A.
  Insomnia
2. B.
  Paranoia
3. C.
  Dementia
4. D.
  Aphasia
Answer and explanation
Q11 · Applied Anatomy · Respiratory System
How many tracheal cartilages are there in the human body?
1. A.
  16-19
2. B.
  15-18
3. C.
  16-20
4. D.
  15-20
Answer and explanation
Q12 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
A Doctor orders a gastrointestinal endoscopy with a capsule endoscopic device. What should the nurse instruct the client to do?
1. A.
  Check the recorder every hour
2. B.
  Avoid eating food and fluid during the test
3. C.
  Avoid stooping and bending during the test
4. D.
  Swallow the capsule as soon as it is placed in the mouth
Answer and explanation
Q13 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Insulin, Glucose Homeostasis & Diabetes Mellitus
The number of amino acids present in insulin are?
1. A.
  46
2. B.
  48
3. C.
  50
4. D.
  51
Answer and explanation
Q14 · Nursing Foundations · History of Nursing & Nursing as a profession
Select the incorrect statement.
1. A.
  Nightingale was the first practicing nurse epidemiologist.
2. B.
  She volunteered during the Crimean war.
3. C.
  She developed schools for all branches of emergencies.
4. D.
  She started training for nurses in London.
Answer and explanation
Q15 · General Knowledge · Everyday science
Space is defined as per the Karman line at an altitude above?
1. A.
  80 km
2. B.
  100 km
3. C.
  115 km
4. D.
  130 km
Answer and explanation
Q16 · Nursing Foundations · Diagnostic testing
Consider the following statements: a. Light blue blood sample collection tube is used for immunology & serological examination test b. Red color blood collection tube is used for PT, aPTT, INR examination c. Light green color blood collection tube is used for chromosome testing and HLA typing examination d. Grey color blood collection tube is used for glucose and lactate testing Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. A.
  c only
2. B.
  d only
3. C.
  a & b
4. D.
  c & d
Answer and explanation
Q17 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
A patient with myasthenia gravis experiences dysphagia. What is the priority risk associated with dysphagia that must be considered when planning nursing care?
1. A.
  Aspiration
2. B.
  Dehydration
3. C.
  Malnutrition
4. D.
  Gastric ulcer
Answer and explanation
Q18 · General Knowledge · Miscellaneous
A nurse greets a patient who had been experiencing delusions of prosecution and auditory hallucinations by saying, "Good evening. How are you?" The patient, who has been referring to himself as "the man," answers, "The man is bad." Of what is this an example?
1. A.
  Dissociation
2. B.
  Transference
3. C.
  Displacement
4. D.
  Identification
Answer and explanation
Q19 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
Oxygen toxicity in pre-term babies causes?
1. A.
  Respiratory distress syndrome
2. B.
  Retrolental fibroplasia
3. C.
  Neonatal sepsis
4. D.
  Neonatal hypoglycemia
Answer and explanation
Q20 · Applied Physiology · Musculoskeletal system
Which part of an astronaut's body gets weaker in space?
1. A.
  Legs
2. B.
  Brain
3. C.
  Muscles
4. D.
  Hands
Answer and explanation
Q21 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Otolaryngology
A 5-year-old child is diagnosed with acute bacterial sinusitis. Which of the following pathogens are most commonly responsible for this condition?
1. A.
  Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa
2. B.
  Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and Moraxella catarrhalis
3. C.
  Rhinovirus and Adenovirus
4. D.
  Group A Streptococcus and Corynebacterium diphtheriae
Answer and explanation
Q22 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
A nurse is assessing the leg of a patient with a history of chronic venous insufficiency. What physiologic changes should a nurse conclude are the result of this disease?
1. A.
  Stasis ulcer
2. B.
  Necrotic tissue
3. C.
  Ecchymotic area
4. D.
  Diminished pulse
Answer and explanation
Q23 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Insulin, Glucose Homeostasis & Diabetes Mellitus
Glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) tests, mean glucose levels?
1. A.
  Over 2 days
2. B.
  Over 14 days
3. C.
  Over 30 days
4. D.
  Over 90 days
Answer and explanation
Q24 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Proteins
The number of amino acids present in insulin are?
1. A.
  46
2. B.
  23
3. C.
  51
4. D.
  52
Answer and explanation
Q25 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Miscellaneous
Which of the following are the most important factors for virus spread and infection?
1. A.
  Age
2. B.
  Sex
3. C.
  Travel
4. D.
  Economic status
Answer and explanation
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Q26 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
What does the "19" in Covid-19 refer to?
1. A.
  There are 19 variants of Corona virus
2. B.
  There are 19 symptoms of Corona virus disease
3. C.
  The corona virus and disease it causes were identified in 2019
4. D.
  All over the world only 15 nations were affected
Answer and explanation
Q27 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Development
Toilet training is given during which part of life?
1. A.
  Infant
2. B.
  Toddler
3. C.
  Preschooler
4. D.
  New born
Answer and explanation
Q28 · Community Health Nursing · Concepts of Community Health and Community Health Nursing
A desk provided with a sloped table top to prevent neck problems is an example of?
1. A.
  Primordial prevention
2. B.
  Primary prevention
3. C.
  Specific protection
4. D.
  Disability limitation
Answer and explanation
Q29 · Community Health Nursing · Arthropod-borne infections
The most sensitive index of recent transmission of malaria in a community is?
1. A.
  Spleen rate
2. B.
  Infant parasite rate
3. C.
  Annual parasite rate
4. D.
  Slide positivity rate
Answer and explanation
Q30 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
How long can blood be kept out of refrigeration before transfusion?
1. A.
  30 min
2. B.
  45 min
3. C.
  2 hrs
4. D.
  4 hrs
Answer and explanation
Q31 · Pharmacology · General Pharmacology
The following is a natural emulsifying agent obtained from a vegetable source?
1. A.
  Egg yolk
2. B.
  Gelatin
3. C.
  Wool fat
4. D.
  Starch
Answer and explanation
Q32 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
What recommendation a nurse should give to 55 yr old patient with blood pressure of 150/90 mmHg
1. A.
  It is normal BP for your age
2. B.
  Recheck your BP 2 weeks later
3. C.
  Recheck your BP after 6 months
4. D.
  Recheck your BP after 1 year
Answer and explanation
Q33 · Applied Physiology · Blood
he thymus related T cells?
1. A.
  Produce antibodies
2. B.
  Produce NK cells
3. C.
  Recognize B cells
4. D.
  Recognize body's own cells
Answer and explanation
Q34 · Applied Physiology · General Physiology
Which of the following organelles is called the "suicidal bag"?
1. A.
  Mitochondria
2. B.
  Endoplasmic reticulum
3. C.
  Lysosome
4. D.
  Ribosome
Answer and explanation
Q35 · Community Health Nursing · Health Agencies
The world health day is celebrated on?
1. A.
  March 1st
2. B.
  April 7th
3. C.
  July 1st
4. D.
  December 1st
Answer and explanation
Q36 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Normal Puerperium
Cardiac output returns to normal after how many days postpartum?
1. A.
  10 days
2. B.
  15 days
3. C.
  20 days
4. D.
  45 days
Answer and explanation
Q37 · Nursing Foundations · Loss, Death & Grief
What are Kübler-Ross's five successive stages of death and dying?
1. A.
  Anger, Bargaining, Denial, Depression, Acceptance
2. B.
  Depression, Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Acceptance
3. C.
  Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance
4. D.
  Bargaining, Denial, Anger, Depression, Acceptance
Answer and explanation
Q38 · Pharmacology · General Pharmacology
One teaspoon of medicine is equal to?
1. A.
  10 ml
2. B.
  15 ml
3. C.
  5 ml
4. D.
  20 ml
Answer and explanation
Q39 · Applied Physiology · General Physiology
Which of the following organelles is called the "Suicidal bags" of the cell?
1. A.
  Cytoplasm
2. B.
  Lysosomes
3. C.
  Mitochondria
4. D.
  Endoplasmic reticulum
Answer and explanation
Q40 · Forensic Nursing & Indian laws · Dummy
Professional negligence is legally termed as?
1. A.
  Crime
2. B.
  Malpractice
3. C.
  Assault
4. D.
  Slander
Answer and explanation
Q41 · Applied Anatomy · Nervous System
"Foot drop" is caused by damage to which of the following nerves?
1. A.
  Tibial nerve
2. B.
  Femoral nerve
3. C.
  Deep peroneal nerve
4. D.
  Lateral cutaneous nerve of thigh
Answer and explanation
Q42 · Applied Anatomy · Musculoskeletal System
Which of the following is a correct statement about the anterior fontanelle?
1. A.
  It is diamond-shaped
2. B.
  It closes by 12–18 months
3. C.
  It is located between frontal and parietal bones
4. D.
  All of the above
Answer and explanation
Q43 · Applied Physiology · General Physiology
What is the normal pH of the blood?
1. A.
  7.45-7.10
2. B.
  7.35-7.45
3. C.
  7.15-7.35
4. D.
  7.15-7.25
Answer and explanation
Q44 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Application of Statistics in Health and Uses of Computer in Statistics
What does 'Virus' in computer jargon stand for?
1. A.
  Very Important Resource Under Search
2. B.
  Vital Information Resource Under Seize
3. C.
  Verify Interchangeable Result Until Seize
4. D.
  Very Important Record User Searches
Answer and explanation
Q45 · General Knowledge · International Current Affairs
Which country is planning to launch of 300 low-orbit satellites to provide world wide communication services?
1. A.
  Sweeden
2. B.
  Pakistan
3. C.
  China
4. D.
  USA
Answer and explanation
Q46 · Community Health Nursing · Demography, Surveillance and Interpretation of Data
Demographic gap refers to the difference between?
1. A.
  Two census counts
2. B.
  Birth and death rate
3. C.
  Child to women ratio
4. D.
  Male and female sex ratio
Answer and explanation
Q47 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
All of the following are principles of "Kangaroo Mother Care" except?
1. A.
  Special way of caring for obese babies
2. B.
  Exclusive breast milk feeds
3. C.
  Skin-to-skin contact between infant & mother/parent
4. D.
  Early discharge with continued KMC
Answer and explanation
Q48 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Other Acute Problems
Which formula is used in BLS for life-saving of the victim?
1. A.
  ABC
2. B.
  ACB
3. C.
  BAC
4. D.
  CAB
Answer and explanation
Q49 · Community Health Nursing · Assisting individuals and families to promote and maintain their health
What is the term used for an infection that occurs on a large area such as entire countries or continents?
1. A.
  Pandemic
2. B.
  Endemic
3. C.
  Synergistic
4. D.
  Outbreak
Answer and explanation
Q50 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
In an ECG, a QRS complex axis of -30° to -90° (left axis deviation) is seen in?
1. A.
  Left ventricular hypertrophy
2. B.
  Right ventricular hypertrophy
3. C.
  Complete heart block
4. D.
  Left atrial enlargement
Answer and explanation
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Q51 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
A doctor orders one unit of whole blood for a patient after intestinal surgery. What is the important nursing responsibility when administering blood?
1. A.
  Maintain patency of IV catheter with dextrose solution
2. B.
  Warm the blood to body temperature to prevent chilling the patient
3. C.
  Draw a blood sample from the patient before each unit is transfused
4. D.
  Run the blood at a slower rate during the first few minutes of the transfusion
Answer and explanation
Q52 · Applied Physiology · Endocrine system
Calcium metabolism is regulated by which gland?
1. A.
  Thyroid gland
2. B.
  Parathyroid gland
3. C.
  Pituitary gland
4. D.
  Both A & B
Answer and explanation
Q53 · Nursing Foundations · Comfort, Rest & Sleep & Pain
A patient is to have a gastric lavage. In which position should the nurse place the patient when the nasogastric tube is being inserted?
1. A.
  Supine
2. B.
  Mid-Fowler's
3. C.
  High-Fowler's
4. D.
  Trendelenburg
Answer and explanation
Q54 · Nursing Foundations · Nursing Process
The most important stage of the nursing process is?
1. A.
  Evaluation
2. B.
  Assessment
3. C.
  Planning
4. D.
  Implementation
Answer and explanation
Q55 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
A nurse is leading a discussion on coronary artery disease development in women versus men. When asked to identify the most significant risk factor for women, what should the nurse respond?
1. A.
  Obesity
2. B.
  Diabetes
3. C.
  Elevated CRP levels
4. D.
  High level of HDL-C
Answer and explanation
Q56 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
What are the standard doses of tablets given for a patient with chest pain?
1. A.
  Disprin 325 mg + Atorvastatin 75 mg + 10 mg + clopidogrel 25 mg
2. B.
  Disprin 325 mg + Atorvastatin 80 mg + clopidogrel 300 mg
3. C.
  Disprin 150 mg + Atorvastatin 20 mg + clopidogrel 150 mg
4. D.
  Disprin 75 mg + Atorvastatin 10 mg + clopidogrel 75 mg
Answer and explanation
Q57 · English · Grammar
All of the following are different types of figures of speech except?
1. A.
  Simile
2. B.
  Metaphor
3. C.
  Preposition
4. D.
  Personification
Answer and explanation
Q58 · Nursing Foundations · Health Assessment
The presenting complaints of patients are known as?
1. A.
  Lesions
2. B.
  Symptoms
3. C.
  Signs
4. D.
  Sequence
Answer and explanation
Q59 · Mental Health Nursing · Mood disorders
In bipolar disorder a major depressive episode alternates with periods of:
1. A.
  Hyperventilation
2. B.
  Hypomania
3. C.
  Hypothermia
4. D.
  Hypoxia
Answer and explanation
Q60 · Reasoning · Coding-Decoding
Find the fit for unsolved equation from the following options? 5 x 6 x 3 = 356, 1 x 0 x 5 = 510, 5 x 6 x 7= ______?
1. A.
  567
2. B.
  657
3. C.
  210
4. D.
  756
Answer and explanation
Q61 · Applied Physiology · Nervous System
Several patients are admitted to the emergency department with brain injuries as a result of an automobile accident. The nurse concludes that the patient with an injury to which part of the brain will likely not survive?
1. A.
  Midbrain
2. B.
  Medulla
3. C.
  Pons
4. D.
  Thalamus
Answer and explanation
Q62 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
During a blood transfusion a patient develops chills and headache. What is the priority nursing action?
1. A.
  Stop the transfusion at once
2. B.
  Cover the patient with a sheet
3. C.
  Decrease the rate of blood transfusion
4. D.
  Notify the doctor immediately
Answer and explanation
Q63 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Antenatal Care, Preconceptional Counseling and Care
When should a woman start taking folic acid when planning a pregnancy?
1. A.
  4 weeks prior to conception
2. B.
  First trimester
3. C.
  Second trimester
4. D.
  Third trimester
Answer and explanation
Q64 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Miscellaneous
Natural History of disease is studied with?
1. A.
  Longitudinal studies
2. B.
  Cross sectional studies
3. C.
  Trials
4. D.
  None
Answer and explanation
Q65 · Applied Physiology · Endocrine system
Which gland is also known as "Master of Orchestra"?
1. A.
  Ovary gland
2. B.
  Hypothalamus
3. C.
  Pituitary gland
4. D.
  Thyroid gland
Answer and explanation
Q66 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Distribution
A patient with acute renal failure has a serum potassium level of 7 mEq/L. The duty nurse's priority for this patient is to assess?
1. A.
  Urine specific gravity
2. B.
  Electrocardiogram (ECG)
3. C.
  Mental status
4. D.
  Blood pressure
Answer and explanation
Q67 · Community Health Nursing · Screening of Disease
A nurse is planning a community health program about screening for cancer. What information recommended by the American Cancer Society (ACS) should the nurse include?
1. A.
  Mammography should be performed annually after the age of 35 years for women
2. B.
  Fecal occult blood testing should be performed yearly beginning at the age of 50 years
3. C.
  Breast self-examination should be performed monthly beginning at the age of 50 years
4. D.
  Digital rectal examination and PSA testing should be done yearly after the age of 40 for men
Answer and explanation
Q68 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Proteins
Which of the following is a non-essential amino acid?
1. A.
  Cysteine
2. B.
  Leucine
3. C.
  Histidine
4. D.
  Methionine
Answer and explanation
Q69 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Central Nervous System
What should be included in the nursing care of an infant with increasing intracranial pressure?
1. A.
  Weigh daily before feeding
2. B.
  Elevate the head higher than the hips
3. C.
  Check the reflexes at regular intervals
4. D.
  Monitor alertness with frequent stimulations
Answer and explanation
Q70 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
A patient is admitted to the hospital with the diagnosis of alcohol withdrawal syndrome. What body organ should the nurse teach the patient will be protected by the ingestion of a high-calorie diet fortified with vitamins?
1. A.
  Liver
2. B.
  Heart
3. C.
  Pancreas
4. D.
  Adrenal
Answer and explanation
Q71 · Nursing Foundations · Nursing Care & Specific Procedures
The ideal roller bandage application for a part where thickness varies, such as over the forearm, is?
1. A.
  Simple spiral
2. B.
  Reverse spiral
3. C.
  Figure of eight
4. D.
  Divergent spica
Answer and explanation
Q72 · Nursing Foundations · Nursing Process
What are the standards of Nursing practice?
1. A.
  Assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation
2. B.
  Assessment, planning, implementation
3. C.
  Assessment, outcome identification, planning, implementation
4. D.
  Assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation
Answer and explanation
Q73 · Nursing Foundations · Communication & Nurse-Patient Relationship
How can a nurse best evaluate the effectiveness of communication with a patient?
1. A.
  Patient feedback
2. B.
  Medical assessment
3. C.
  Health care team conferences
4. D.
  Patient physiological response
Answer and explanation
Q74 · Pharmacology · Antimicrobial Drugs
The aminoglycoside antiseptic that is used as a first-line anti-TB drug is?
1. A.
  Tobramycin
2. B.
  Amikacin
3. C.
  Streptomycin
4. D.
  Kanamycin
Answer and explanation
Q75 · Nursing Foundations · Administration of medications
What is the usual site of intramuscular injection a nurse will choose in an adult for Z-track technique?
1. A.
  Deltoid
2. B.
  Rectus Femoris
3. C.
  Ventrogluteal
4. D.
  Vastus lateralis
Answer and explanation
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Q76 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Miscellaneous
When should the COVID-19 vaccine be given to pregnant women?
1. A.
  COVID-19 vaccine should not be given to pregnant women
2. B.
  During pregnancy, COVID-19 vaccination can be started any time
3. C.
  She should be vaccinated soon after delivery
4. D.
  None of the above
Answer and explanation
Q77 · Applied Physiology · Blood
The smallest blood cell is?
1. A.
  Small lymphocyte
2. B.
  Platelet
3. C.
  Microcytic
4. D.
  Eosinophil
Answer and explanation
Q78 · Nursing Foundations · Miscellaneous
Emergency code for cardiac emergency?
1. A.
  Blue
2. B.
  Red
3. C.
  Yellow
4. D.
  Green
Answer and explanation
Q79 · Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics · Simple interest
What will be the ratio of simple interest earned by certain amount at the same rate of interest for 6 years and that for 9 years?
1. A.
  3:1
2. B.
  1:4
3. C.
  2:3
4. D.
  Data inadequate
Answer and explanation
Q80 · Pharmacology · Drugs acting on Autonomic Nervoys system
Dose of Atropine in one ampoule?
1. A.
  0.6mg
2. B.
  0.2mg
3. C.
  1mg
4. D.
  2mg to 5ml
Answer and explanation
Q81 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Most reliable mask for oxygen administration?
1. A.
  Venturi mask
2. B.
  Rebreather mask
3. C.
  Nasal prong
4. D.
  Nasal Cannula
Answer and explanation
Q82 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
How do you know that intercostal drainage tube is functioning?
1. A.
  Continuous bubbling in waterseal bottle
2. B.
  Continuous bubbling from suction tube
3. C.
  Oscillation of water column in drainage bottle
4. D.
  No bubbling in the drainage bottle
Answer and explanation
Q83 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy
Which of the following is NOT a sign of impending eclampsia?
1. A.
  Persistent frontal headache
2. B.
  Diminished urine output
3. C.
  Raised body temperature
4. D.
  Epigastric pain
Answer and explanation
Q84 · Mental Health Nursing · Crisis Intervention
A 44-year-old patient is unable to function since her husband asked for a divorce two weeks ago. She was brought to the crisis intervention center by a friend. What type of crisis reflects this situation?
1. A.
  Social
2. B.
  Situational
3. C.
  Maturational
4. D.
  Developmental
Answer and explanation
Q85 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Modern concepts of child- care
When preparing a 4-year-old child for a procedure, which method is most appropriate for the nurse?
1. A.
  Allowing the child to watch another child undergoing the procedure
2. B.
  Showing a picture of the procedure
3. C.
  Talking to the child and explaining in simple terms
4. D.
  Preparing the child with play by using a doll and toy medical equipment
Answer and explanation
Q86 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Induction of Labor
The purpose of a partograph includes all the following EXCEPT?
1. A.
  To monitor the progress of labour
2. B.
  To assess the foetal well being
3. C.
  To predict post-partum haemorrhage (PPH)
4. D.
  To identify stages of labour
Answer and explanation
Q87 · General Knowledge · Everyday science
Woolen cloths keep us warm in winter because:
1. A.
  It produces more heat
2. B.
  It is a good conductor of heat
3. C.
  It does not allow heat from the body to escape
4. D.
  It does not allow cool air to enter
Answer and explanation
Q88 · Nursing Foundations · Promoting safety in health care environment
According to fire safety, papers are categorized in which fire class?
1. A.
  Class A
2. B.
  Class B
3. C.
  Class C
4. D.
  Class D
Answer and explanation
Q89 · English · Vocabulary
Which of the following is not written correctly in English?
1. A.
  Excavation
2. B.
  Stimulator
3. C.
  Indurtailization
4. D.
  Genuin
Answer and explanation
Q90 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Other Acute Problems
The corona virus and disease if cause was identified in 2019
1. A.
  There are 19 variants of Corona virus
2. B.
  There are 19 symptoms of Corona virus disease
3. C.
  The corona virus and disease it causes were identified in 2019
4. D.
  All over the world only 15 nations were affected
Answer and explanation
Q91 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy
A patient at 28 weeks gestation is receiving Labetalol and Magnesium Sulphate for her pre-eclampsia treatment. On checking her BP, you find that it is 86/56 mm Hg. The most likely cause of this finding is?
1. A.
  False BP reading
2. B.
  Accidental overdose of labetalol
3. C.
  Patient is anxious
4. D.
  Magnesium toxicity
Answer and explanation
Q92 · Applied Physiology · Respiratory system
One of the following is not a function of the human respiratory system?
1. A.
  Humidifies the air
2. B.
  Cools the air
3. C.
  Warms up the air
4. D.
  Exchange of gases
Answer and explanation
Q93 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
Which clinical indicator is the nurse most likely to identify when collecting the history and physical assessment of a patient with complete heart block?
1. A.
  Syncope
2. B.
  Headache
3. C.
  Tachycardia
4. D.
  Hemiparesis
Answer and explanation
Q94 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Development
Child can hold milk bottle at what age?
1. A.
  3-4 months
2. B.
  5-6 months
3. C.
  7-8 months
4. D.
  9-10 months
Answer and explanation
Q95 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Vitamins
The chemical name of vitamin B1 is?
1. A.
  Thiamine
2. B.
  Ascorbic acid
3. C.
  Riboflavin
4. D.
  Nicotinamide
Answer and explanation
Q96 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
As a nurse, what will be your first action if a mother complains of an increased body temperature of her 2-day-old newborn baby? The body temperature by axilla is 100.6°F.
1. A.
  Administer paracetamol drops
2. B.
  Assess the feeding pattern
3. C.
  Do tepid sponging
4. D.
  Inform the pediatrician
Answer and explanation
Q97 · Applied Anatomy · Endocrine System
Which gland controls the function of other endocrine glands?
1. A.
  Thyroid gland
2. B.
  Pineal gland
3. C.
  Adrenal gland
4. D.
  Pituitary gland
Answer and explanation
Q98 · Nursing Foundations · Vital Signs
What is the average temperature in the rectal area?
1. A.
  97.7 °F
2. B.
  98.6 °F
3. C.
  99.5 °F
4. D.
  100 °F
Answer and explanation
Q99 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Infections of the Individual Pelvic Organs
A patient presents with vulval itching, a sore vagina, and a profuse, white curdy discharge with erythema and redness at the introitus. What is the likely diagnosis?
1. A.
  Bacterial vaginosis
2. B.
  Chlamydia
3. C.
  Trichomonas vaginalis
4. D.
  Candidiasis
Answer and explanation
Q100 · Community Health Nursing · Geriatric Health Care
Which of the following are major public health problems that commonly affect older adults, except?
1. A.
  Substance abuse
2. B.
  Acute and chronic conditions
3. C.
  Communicable diseases
4. D.
  None of the above
Answer and explanation

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