JIPMER Nursing Officer 2017 question paper

JIPMER Nursing Officer · 2017 · 100 questions · 90 minutes · 0.25 mark deducted per wrong answer

Medical & Surgical Nursing 43
Obstetrics & Gynaecology 18
Applied Physiology 7
Nursing Foundations 7
Applied Microbiology & Infection control 6
Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) 5
Applied Nutrition & Dietetics 4
Applied Anatomy 4
Biochemistry & Nutrition 2
Pharmacology 2
Mental Health Nursing 1
Community Health Nursing 1

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Q1 · Applied Physiology · Musculoskeletal system
Cardiac muscle differ from skeletal muscle by
1. A.
  It contains actin and myosin
2. B.
  It has automaticity and conductivity
3. C.
  It needs calcium for contraction
4. D.
  It thrives without oxygen
Answer and explanation
Q2 · 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
Q3 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Disorders of Respiratory System
Hyaline membrane disease of an infant is due to deficiency of surfactant and the source of pulmonary surfactant is
1. A.
  Alveolar macrophages
2. B.
  Capillary endothelium
3. C.
  Pneumonocytes type 1
4. D.
  Pneumonocytes type 2
Answer and explanation
Q4 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Genital Malignancy
Which patient is having very high risk for developing ovarian cancer?
1. A.
  30 yrs old on oral contraceptives
2. B.
  36 yrs old who had first child at 22 yrs
3. C.
  45 yrs old who was never been pregnant
4. D.
  40 yrs old who had 5 alive children, 1 abortion
Answer and explanation
Q5 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management
When a post operative patient develops evisceration what a nurse should do?
1. A.
  Provide moral support
2. B.
  Ask patient to drink more water
3. C.
  Push the protruding organs inside
4. D.
  Cover the protruding organs
Answer and explanation
Q6 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Miscellaneous
A newly married healthy couple is asking for the best method of contraception and which one of the following methods a nurse will advice?
1. A.
  Barrier method
2. B.
  Rhythm method
3. C.
  Intrauterine devices
4. D.
  Combined oral pills
Answer and explanation
Q7 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Aspermia is the term used to describe
1. A.
  Absence of semen
2. B.
  Absence of sperm
3. C.
  Presence of abnormal sperms
4. D.
  Absence of sperm motility
Answer and explanation
Q8 · 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
Q9 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Medical and Surgical Illness Complicating Pregnancy
Maternity nurse, must be aware that screening for Diabetes mellitus in pregnancy is done at
1. A.
  6 to 17 weeks
2. B.
  18 to 23 weeks
3. C.
  24 to 28 weeks
4. D.
  29 to 32 weeks
Answer and explanation
Q10 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
How much oxygen a nurse should give to a patient with chronic respiratory failure?
1. A.
  1 liter/mt with nasal prongs
2. B.
  2 liters/mt with nasal prongs
3. C.
  10 liters/mt with nasal mask
4. D.
  12 liters/mt with nasal prongs
Answer and explanation
Q11 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
A fifty five-year-old male patient who is diagnosed with an evolving myocardial infarction (MI) insists on going home. The nurse encourages the patient to be admitted, because the greatest risk within the first 24 hours of sustaining an MI is
1. A.
  Heart failure
2. B.
  Sudden death
3. C.
  Pulmonary embolism
4. D.
  Ventricular aneurysm
Answer and explanation
Q12 · Mental Health Nursing · Principles and Concepts of Mental Health Nursing
A subjective feeling about what is right or wrong, in psychiatric medicine is said to be
1. A.
  Values
2. B.
  Morality
3. C.
  Religion
4. D.
  Bioethics
Answer and explanation
Q13 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Nutritional Assessment and Nutrition Education
Which one of the following indices a nurse has to consider as an indicator of good nutrition?
1. A.
  Albumin level 2.5 gm/dl
2. B.
  Pre-albumin level 18 mg/dl
3. C.
  Transferrin level 244 mg/dl
4. D.
  Total lymphocytes 1900/microliter
Answer and explanation
Q14 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Metabolic and Endocrine Function
A nurse caring a patient on pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy should assess them for
1. A.
  Weight gain
2. B.
  Hypertension
3. C.
  Arrhythmias
4. D.
  GIT irritation
Answer and explanation
Q15 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Pharmacotherapeutics in Obstetrics
The nurse is caring for several mother-baby couplets. In planning the care for each of the couplets, which mother would the nurse expect to have, the most severe after birth pains?
1. A.
  G 4, P 1 patient who is breastfeeding her infant
2. B.
  G 3, P 3 patient who is breastfeeding her infant
3. C.
  G 2, P 2 cesarean patient who is bottle - feeding her infant
4. D.
  G 3, P 3 patient who is bottle - feeding her infant
Answer and explanation
Q16 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Metabolic and Endocrine Function
A nurse observes palmar erythema and she understands that it is met within
1. A.
  Cardiac failure
2. B.
  Renal failure
3. C.
  Hepatic failure
4. D.
  Adrenal failure
Answer and explanation
Q17 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
Which one of the following statements by a patient with backache should alert the nurse?
1. A.
  Pain on movement
2. B.
  Pain radiating the leg
3. C.
  Perineal anaesthesia
4. D.
  Pain sensation lost in feet
Answer and explanation
Q18 · Nursing Foundations · Nursing Care & Specific Procedures
To avoid pulling the urinary catheter nurse should tape the catheter on patient's
1. A.
  Upper thigh
2. B.
  Lower thigh
3. C.
  Hind leg
4. D.
  Foot
Answer and explanation
Q19 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
Peasoup' diarrhea is a feature of?
1. A.
  Typhoid
2. B.
  Rota virus diarrhea
3. C.
  Gastritis
4. D.
  Cholera
Answer and explanation
Q20 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Thirty yr old female complained of wetting her dress while coughing. Which one of the following conditions a nurse should suspect?
1. A.
  Cystocele
2. B.
  Rectocele
3. C.
  Enterocele
4. D.
  Urethrocele
Answer and explanation
Q21 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Nurse working in an ICU must be aware of the ratio of chest compression to ventilation in CPR procedure is
1. A.
  12:1
2. B.
  12:2
3. C.
  15:1
4. D.
  15:2
Answer and explanation
Q22 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
A nurse is taking care of a patient with DVT and she must be aware that venous emboli will be lodged in
1. A.
  Heart
2. B.
  Lungs
3. C.
  Liver
4. D.
  Kidneys
Answer and explanation
Q23 · Nursing Foundations · Miscellaneous
How a nurse will have to collect urine sample for culture from urinary collecting system?
1. A.
  With needle aspiration
2. B.
  Empty urine from bag
3. C.
  Collect from catheter
4. D.
  Disconnect bag and collect
Answer and explanation
Q24 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Immunologic Function
Persistent generalized lymphadenopathy, is caused by
1. A.
  HSV
2. B.
  HZV
3. C.
  HAV
4. D.
  HIV
Answer and explanation
Q25 · Pharmacology · Antimicrobial Drugs
A nurse is caring for a patient with 'Swine Flu' and she has to give the Drug of choice for 'Swine Flu' and it is
1. A.
  Acyclovir
2. B.
  Adefovir
3. C.
  Cidofovir
4. D.
  Oseltamivir
Answer and explanation
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Q26 · Applied Physiology · Blood
The 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
Q27 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
A nurse caring for a head injury comatose patient. Which intervention he/she should implement to prevent increased intracranial pressure?
1. A.
  Maintain well lit room
2. B.
  Maintain round the clock suctioning
3. C.
  Change the position round the clock
4. D.
  Elevate the head end of the patient
Answer and explanation
Q28 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
When caring for a patient who has intermittent claudication, nurse advises the patient to
1. A.
  Apply graduated compression stockings
2. B.
  Elevate the legs when sitting
3. C.
  Refrain from vigorous exercise
4. D.
  Walk as much as tolerated
Answer and explanation
Q29 · Applied Anatomy · Respiratory System
Before endotracheal intubation some facts about trachea a nurse has to understand and all the following are true regarding trachea EXCEPT
1. A.
  It's about 13 cm long
2. B.
  It bifurcates into two major bronchi
3. C.
  It starts at the level of 7th cervical vertebra
4. D.
  It ends at the level of sternal angle of Louis
Answer and explanation
Q30 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Which one of the following is a DNA Virus?
1. A.
  Hepatitis A
2. B.
  Hepatitis B
3. C.
  Hepatitis C
4. D.
  Hepatitis D
Answer and explanation
Q31 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Vitamins
A nurse must be aware that eating Maize alone may lead onto
1. A.
  Beri-Beri
2. B.
  Pellagra
3. C.
  Scurvy
4. D.
  Phrynoderma
Answer and explanation
Q32 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Diagnosis of Pregnancy
Assuming the menstrual cycle length as 32 days and LMP as June 10th. Which of the following is most likely due date?
1. A.
  March 12
2. B.
  March 17
3. C.
  March 21
4. D.
  March 27
Answer and explanation
Q33 · 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
Q34 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Patient on enalepril and diuretic therapy for heart failure. Nurse should notify the Physician that the therapy is not effective when she finds
1. A.
  Dry cough
2. B.
  Skin rash
3. C.
  Edema legs
4. D.
  Postural fall in B.P.
Answer and explanation
Q35 · Applied Anatomy · Circulatory & Lymphatic System
The purpose of lymph nodes is to trap
1. A.
  Antigens
2. B.
  Macrophages
3. C.
  Hormones
4. D.
  RBC's
Answer and explanation
Q36 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
How a nurse will teach breathing exercise for a patient with chronic bronchitis?
1. A.
  Use chest breathing
2. B.
  Use diaphragmatic breathing
3. C.
  Use open mouth breathing
4. D.
  Use deep inhalation breathing
Answer and explanation
Q37 · Applied Anatomy · Digestive System
In which of the following organs of the abdomen are Peyer's patches found?
1. A.
  Esophagus
2. B.
  Stomach
3. C.
  Small intestine
4. D.
  Large intestine
Answer and explanation
Q38 · Applied Physiology · Blood
Cytokines are chemical messengers, which
1. A.
  Kill microorganisms
2. B.
  Promote inflammation
3. C.
  Cause severe pain
4. D.
  Produce antibodies
Answer and explanation
Q39 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Complicated Pregnancy
The nurse explains to the mother of a neonate diagnosed with erythroblastosis fetalis, that the exchange transfusion is necessary to prevent damage to
1. A.
  Liver
2. B.
  Lungs
3. C.
  Kidneys
4. D.
  Brain
Answer and explanation
Q40 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Thirty year old patient has an ulcer over lateral malleolus. Nurse caring for this patient understands, the pain of the patient is due to
1. A.
  Edema
2. B.
  Exudate
3. C.
  Infection
4. D.
  Ischemia
Answer and explanation
Q41 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Abnormalities of the Puerperium
Nurse has to council a pregnant lady regarding puerperium. She has to suggest the patient, the normal duration of puerperium. Which one of the following is normal duration of puerperium?
1. A.
  2 weeks
2. B.
  4 weeks
3. C.
  6 weeks
4. D.
  8 weeks
Answer and explanation
Q42 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
Benefits of breast feeding include all EXCEPT
1. A.
  It provides nutrients
2. B.
  Colostrum provides a high level of immune protection
3. C.
  Less prone for gastrointestinal infections
4. D.
  It provides adequate Iron for premature new born
Answer and explanation
Q43 · Community Health Nursing · Communication management and Health Education
Which factor is most closely associated with successful smoking cessation?
1. A.
  Enrollment in a short-term support group
2. B.
  Lack of reliance on nicotine gum as a secondary intervention
3. C.
  Preparation of a plan to deal with potential relapses
4. D.
  Reliance on a single intervention
Answer and explanation
Q44 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
A nurse is caring an anemic patient. What finding should suggest her that it is acute blood loss anemia?
1. A.
  Exertional dyspnea
2. B.
  Easy fatigue on exertion
3. C.
  Bradycardia at rest
4. D.
  Postural hypotension
Answer and explanation
Q45 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Proteins
All the following enzymes are secreted by gastrointestinal system EXCEPT
1. A.
  Ptyalin
2. B.
  Pepsin
3. C.
  Chymotrypsin
4. D.
  Angiotensin
Answer and explanation
Q46 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy
Sixteen-year-old primigravid patient admitted with severe pregnancy-induced hypertension is given intravenous magnesium sulfate. The nurse should obtain which one of the following information?
1. A.
  Urinary output every 8 hours
2. B.
  Deep tendon reflexes every 4 hours
3. C.
  Respiratory rate every hour
4. D.
  Blood pressure every 6 hours
Answer and explanation
Q47 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Which of the following actions would a nurse take first when caring for a patient experiencing a cardiac arrest?
1. A.
  Initiate cardiac monitoring
2. B.
  Provide intravenous access
3. C.
  Establish an open airway
4. D.
  Obtain a pulse oximetry reading
Answer and explanation
Q48 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Vitamins
All are true regarding Vitamin A EXCEPT
1. A.
  It is found in green leafy vegetables
2. B.
  High dose in pregnancy is teratogenic
3. C.
  Supplementation reduce mortality in measles
4. D.
  Supplementation reduce morbidity in diarrhea
Answer and explanation
Q49 · Applied Physiology · Endocrine system
Direct action of parathyroid hormone include everything EXCEPT
1. A.
  Increased resorption of calcium from bone
2. B.
  Increased absorption of calcium from intestine
3. C.
  Increased reabsorption of calcium from kidney
4. D.
  Increased production of 1, 25 dihydroxy Vitamin D
Answer and explanation
Q50 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
All the following cancers have infective etiology EXCEPT
1. A.
  Squamous carcinoma of penis
2. B.
  Squamous carcinoma of lung
3. C.
  Burkitt's lymphoma
4. D.
  Kaposi's sarcoma
Answer and explanation
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Q51 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Contracted Pelvis
Which one of the following is NOT a described type of female bony pelvis?
1. A.
  Android
2. B.
  Gynecoid
3. C.
  Obstetroid
4. D.
  Anthropoid
Answer and explanation
Q52 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
Which condition places a patient with cardiac illness at increased risk of sudden death?
1. A.
  Depression
2. B.
  Anxiety
3. C.
  Bulimia
4. D.
  Chest pain
Answer and explanation
Q53 · 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
Q54 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Fetus
Oxygenated blood enter the fetal circulation from umbilical vein via
1. A.
  Ductus venosus
2. B.
  Ductus arteriosus
3. C.
  Intra hepatic vein
4. D.
  Intra hepatic artery
Answer and explanation
Q55 · Applied Physiology · Endocrine system
All the following hormones are secreted by anterior pituitary EXCEPT
1. A.
  GH
2. B.
  GRH
3. C.
  TSH
4. D.
  FSH
Answer and explanation
Q56 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Immunologic Function
A nurse is caring for an old lady with osteoarthritis and all the following facts are true regarding osteoarthritis EXCEPT
1. A.
  Crepitus
2. B.
  Tophi
3. C.
  Subcutaneous nodules
4. D.
  Pain on moving the joint
Answer and explanation
Q57 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Physician wants central venous catheterization. Nurse has to know which vein he should make use of
1. A.
  Radial vein
2. B.
  Femoral vein
3. C.
  Basilic vein
4. D.
  Cephalic vein
Answer and explanation
Q58 · Nursing Foundations · Administration of medications
What is the best way to be adapted by a nurse to avoid hematoma formation when undertaking venipuncture?
1. A.
  Choose a vein that is soft and refills fast
2. B.
  Tap the vein hard before venipuncture
3. C.
  Apply firm pressure for 1 minute after procedure
4. D.
  Apply heparin containing ointment after procedure
Answer and explanation
Q59 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Anatomy of the Female Pelvic Organs
Nurse is about to catheterize bladder of a pregnant lady. She should be aware that all the following facts about female urethra are true, EXCEPT
1. A.
  It is about 1.5 inches in length
2. B.
  It's posterior to vaginal orifice
3. C.
  It's pierces thro' urogenital diaphragm
4. D.
  It is straight and offers minor resistance for catheterization
Answer and explanation
Q60 · Nursing Foundations · Fluid, electrolytes & Acid-base balances
While recording Intake Output nurse has to consider Insensible water loss from human body and the normal is
1. A.
  200 ml
2. B.
  400 ml
3. C.
  800 ml
4. D.
  1000 ml
Answer and explanation
Q61 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Biomedical Waste Management (BMW)
A nurse can decontaminate the HIV contaminated waste products with all the following, EXCEPT
1. A.
  Formaldehyde
2. B.
  Methanol
3. C.
  Glutaraldehyde
4. D.
  Sodium hypochlorite
Answer and explanation
Q62 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Nurse caring for a patient with breast mass may have to know that all the following facts are true regarding fibroadenoma of breast EXCEPT
1. A.
  Rubbery, non-tender mass
2. B.
  Moves freely inside breast
3. C.
  Occurs in postmenopausal women
4. D.
  No treatment/excision biopsy is usually done
Answer and explanation
Q63 · Nursing Foundations · Procedures
Nurse is about to insert Ryle's Tube for a patient. Before this act she must be aware of the distance between incisor teeth and Gastro esophageal junction. Which of the following is correct distance?
1. A.
  30 cm
2. B.
  40 cm
3. C.
  50 cm
4. D.
  60 cm
Answer and explanation
Q64 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
To do percussion and postural drainage of lungs in bronchiectasis. What body position of the patient, a nurse should use?
1. A.
  Supine position
2. B.
  Prone position
3. C.
  Decubitus position
4. D.
  Semi fowlers position
Answer and explanation
Q65 · Applied Anatomy · Endocrine System
Islets of Langerhans are concentrated in which portion of Pancreas?
1. A.
  Head
2. B.
  Body
3. C.
  Tail
4. D.
  Uncinate process
Answer and explanation
Q66 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Distribution
Fluid overload in a patient may cause except ?
1. A.
  Angio edema
2. B.
  Peripheral edema
3. C.
  Pulmonary edema
4. D.
  weight Loss
Answer and explanation
Q67 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Distribution
A nurse was called to see a patient with noisy breathing. She suspects laryngospasm with stridor and it occurs commonly with
1. A.
  Hyperkalemia
2. B.
  Hypercalcemia
3. C.
  Hypokalemia
4. D.
  Hypocalcemia
Answer and explanation
Q68 · Pharmacology · Gastrointestinal Drugs
H2 blocker of choice, in liver disease is
1. A.
  Cimetidine
2. B.
  Ranitidine
3. C.
  Famotidine
4. D.
  Nizatidine
Answer and explanation
Q69 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Abnormalities of the Puerperium
Twenty five year old lactating woman presented with fever, acute breast pain and swelling. Which one of the following organisms cause this acute breast problem?
1. A.
  Streptococcus
2. B.
  Staphylococcus
3. C.
  Enterococcus
4. D.
  Pneumococcus
Answer and explanation
Q70 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Which one of the following viruses cause post transfusion hepatitis?
1. A.
  Hepatitis A
2. B.
  Hepatitis B
3. C.
  Hepatitis C
4. D.
  Hepatitis D
Answer and explanation
Q71 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Musculoskeletal Function
Which joint movement is restricted in a patient with pericapsulitis of shoulder?
1. A.
  Adduction
2. B.
  Abduction
3. C.
  Flexion
4. D.
  Extension
Answer and explanation
Q72 · Applied Physiology · Circulatory & Lymphatic system
All the factors aid in venous return to the heart EXCEPT
1. A.
  Negative intrathoracic pressure
2. B.
  One way valves in the veins
3. C.
  Left ventricular contraction
4. D.
  Squeezing action of major muscles
Answer and explanation
Q73 · Applied Physiology · General Physiology
Which type of solution causes water to shift from cells to plasma?
1. A.
  Alkaline
2. B.
  Isotonic
3. C.
  Hypotonic
4. D.
  Hypertonic
Answer and explanation
Q74 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Twenty five yrs old male patient had sweating, palpitations and found to have blood sugar of 45 mg/dl. Multiple similar episodes had been recorded in the past, corrected with glucose. Nurse caring for this patient should consider which one of the following diagnosis?
1. A.
  VIPoma
2. B.
  Insulinoma
3. C.
  Gastrinoma
4. D.
  Glucagonoma
Answer and explanation
Q75 · Nursing Foundations · Vital Signs
How long should a nurse wait after taking cold milk for recording oral temperature?
1. A.
  5 to 10 mts
2. B.
  10 to 20 mts
3. C.
  20 to 30 mts
4. D.
  30 to 40 mts
Answer and explanation
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Q76 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
Nurse giving oxygen therapy should know that it has to be humidified because
1. A.
  Oxygen is a hot air and it may burn trachea
2. B.
  Oxygen is a dry gas and thickens the mucus
3. C.
  Oxygen gets cleaned of pathogens by humidification
4. D.
  Oxygen is easily absorbed because humidification add H-ion to it
Answer and explanation
Q77 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
Nurse engaged in suction process of Tracheostomy in situ patient, who requires frequent suctioning. How long she should do suctioning every time?
1. A.
  15 seconds
2. B.
  30 seconds
3. C.
  45 seconds
4. D.
  60 seconds
Answer and explanation
Q78 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Multiple Pregnancy, Amniotic Fluid Disorders, Abnormalities of Placenta and Cord
All the following are complications of twin pregnancy EXCEPT
1. A.
  Abortion
2. B.
  Post maturity
3. C.
  Low birth weight
4. D.
  Congenital malformations
Answer and explanation
Q79 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Oncology: Nursing Management in Cancer Care
Which one of the following cancer that does not metastasize commonly to liver?
1. A.
  Breast
2. B.
  Lung
3. C.
  Colon
4. D.
  Prostate
Answer and explanation
Q80 · 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
Q81 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
Which one of the following nursing measures would be most appropriate in the care of the patient who has acute epistaxis?
1. A.
  Tilt the patient's head back
2. B.
  Place the patient's head between his legs
3. C.
  Pinch the nose and have the patient lean forward
4. D.
  Place warm compresses on the patient's nasal bridge
Answer and explanation
Q82 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Medical and Surgical Illness Complicating Pregnancy
Nurse caring a high risk pregnant lady with heart disease, must know, which one of the following valvular lesions cause death during labor?
1. A.
  Aortic stenosis
2. B.
  Aortic regurgitation
3. C.
  Mitral stenosis
4. D.
  Mitral regurgitation
Answer and explanation
Q83 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Employee Safety Indicators
Nurse working in an operation theatre must know, the risk of HIV infection with needle stick injury is about
1. A.
  1 : 100
2. B.
  1 : 200
3. C.
  1 : 300
4. D.
  1 : 400
Answer and explanation
Q84 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
Hyper functioning of Anterior pituitary in pre-pubertal children causes
1. A.
  Gigantism
2. B.
  Acromegaly
3. C.
  Addison's disease
4. D.
  Cushing's disease
Answer and explanation
Q85 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Miscellaneous
Maternal death rate is expressed deaths per
1. A.
  1,000 live births
2. B.
  1,000 pregnancies
3. C.
  10,000 live births
4. D.
  100,000 live births
Answer and explanation
Q86 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Population Dynamics and Control of Conception
Which IUCD needs to be replaced only after 10 years?
1. A.
  Copper T 200
2. B.
  Progestasert
3. C.
  Cu – T 380A
4. D.
  Nova T
Answer and explanation
Q87 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Before giving blood transfusion a nurse must note the date, time of collection and must be aware that Packed RBC's can be stored up to
1. A.
  25 days
2. B.
  35 days
3. C.
  45 days
4. D.
  55 days
Answer and explanation
Q88 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Nurse caring for a retro positive patient with Molluscum Contagiosum. This secondary infection is caused by
1. A.
  Pox Virus
2. B.
  Papilloma Virus
3. C.
  Epstein Barr Virus
4. D.
  Herpes Simplex Virus
Answer and explanation
Q89 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Musculoskeletal Function
What should be the position of the limb, a nurse should maintain in a patient who had undergone right hip prosthesis surgery?
1. A.
  Adduction
2. B.
  Abduction
3. C.
  Flexion
4. D.
  Neutral
Answer and explanation
Q90 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
Nurse has to apply erythromycin ointment to a newborn child. Which area of eye she is supposed place it?
1. A.
  On the cornea
2. B.
  Under the eyelid
3. C.
  Lower conjunctiva
4. D.
  Upper conjunctiva
Answer and explanation
Q91 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Pre renal failure occurs in
1. A.
  Heart failure
2. B.
  Nephrolithiasis
3. C.
  Toxic nephropathy
4. D.
  Glomerulonephritis
Answer and explanation
Q92 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for a patient with chronic venous insufficiency?
1. A.
  Activity Intolerance
2. B.
  Body Image, disturbed
3. C.
  Fluid Volume, deficient
4. D.
  Skin Integrity, impaired
Answer and explanation
Q93 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
Bleeding time is prolonged in all the following EXCEPT
1. A.
  Viper bite
2. B.
  Idiopathic thrombocytopenia
3. C.
  Haemophilia A
4. D.
  Von Willebrand disease
Answer and explanation
Q94 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Medical and Surgical Illness Complicating Pregnancy
Neonate of diabetic mother is at risk for all the following EXCEPT
1. A.
  Hypoglycemia
2. B.
  Hypocalcemia
3. C.
  Hyperglycemia
4. D.
  Hyperbilirubinimia
Answer and explanation
Q95 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Genital Malignancy
All are high risk factors for endometrial carcinoma EXCEPT
1. A.
  Obesity
2. B.
  Multiparity
3. C.
  Diabetes
4. D.
  Exogenous estrogen
Answer and explanation
Q96 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
When helping a stroke patient nurse should assist
1. A.
  On weak side
2. B.
  On strong side
3. C.
  From behind
4. D.
  From back
Answer and explanation
Q97 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
A lethargic patient has fever, vomiting, headache and the nurse has to prepare him for which one of the following procedure?
1. A.
  Blood culture
2. B.
  Lumbar puncture
3. C.
  CAT scan
4. D.
  Ultra sound exam
Answer and explanation
Q98 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
When assessing a patient with appendicitis how a nurse must initiate to get information?
1. A.
  Tell me how you are feeling
2. B.
  Tell me where is the pain
3. C.
  Tell me relief of pain with what
4. D.
  Tell me whether cough aggravates pain
Answer and explanation
Q99 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Therapeutic Diet
An active male patient who weighs 180 lb (81.65 kg) has undergone dietary instruction. The patient reports that his current diet consists of 60 g of fat, 200 mg of cholesterol, and 5 g of sodium per day. What a nurse advises the patient to do?
1. A.
  Increase his cholesterol
2. B.
  Increase his sodium
3. C.
  Decrease his cholesterol
4. D.
  Decrease his sodium
Answer and explanation
Q100 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
All are true regarding H. Pylori infection EXCEPT
1. A.
  Is gram positive bacteria
2. B.
  Is eradicated by triple therapy
3. C.
  Produces urease enzyme
4. D.
  Causes Maltoma tumor
Answer and explanation

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