KGMU Nursing Officer 2024 question paper
KGMU Nursing Officer · 2024 · 100 questions · 120 minutes · 0.33 mark deducted per wrong answer
- Medical & Surgical Nursing 20
- Community Health Nursing 11
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology 10
- Applied Physiology 7
- Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) 6
- Applied Psychology 6
- Applied Anatomy 5
- Applied Microbiology & Infection control 4
- Nursing Management & Leadership 4
- Pharmacology 4
- Nursing Research & Statistics 3
- Mental Health Nursing 3
- Pathology & Genetics 3
- Nursing Foundations 3
- Nursing Education 3
- General Knowledge 2
- Applied Sociology 2
- Biochemistry & Nutrition 2
- Applied Nutrition & Dietetics 1
- Forensic Nursing & Indian laws 1
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Q1 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Research Problem/Question
Demographic variable relate to
- A.
Population
- B.
Study samples
- C.
Climate
- D.
Sample size
- A.
Q2 · Community Health Nursing · Epidemiology – Epidemiological Approaches and Processes
The study of distribution and determinants of the disease is called
- A.
Epidemiology
- B.
Entomology
- C.
Pathology
- D.
Community
- A.
Q3 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Normal Labor
The coordination between the fundal contraction and cervical dilatation is called
- A.
Softening of the uterus
- B.
Hypertrophy
- C.
Increased vascularity
- D.
Polarity of uterus
- A.
Q4 · Applied Physiology · Digestive system
The emulsification of dietary fat is enhanced by
- A.
Gastric juice
- B.
Saliva
- C.
Bile salts
- D.
Pancreatic juice
- A.
Q5 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Miscellaneous
Sterilization by steam under pressure is carried at the temperature between
- A.
105°C and 106°C
- B.
90°C and 100°C
- C.
108°C and 147°C
- D.
95°C and 105°C
- A.
Q6 · Community Health Nursing · Epidemiology – Epidemiological Approaches and Processes
Morbidity means
- A.
Illness
- B.
Death
- C.
Health
- D.
Fatality
- A.
Q7 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Other Acute Problems
The nurse can identify typical cases of ... by the sudden onset of profuse, effortless watery diarrhea followed by vomiting
- A.
Cholera
- B.
Typhoid
- C.
AIDS
- D.
Hepatitis B
- A.
Q8 · Applied Anatomy · Nervous System
An epidural hematoma results from bleeding between the
- A.
Piamater and arachnoid mater
- B.
Duramater and arachnoid mater
- C.
Reticular system
- D.
Dura and inner surface of the skull
- A.
Q9 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Complications of the Third Stage of Labor
Uterus turned inside out is called
- A.
Acute inversion of the uterus
- B.
Cervical dystocia
- C.
Rupture uterus
- D.
Prolapse uterus
- A.
Q10 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Nutritional Deficiency Disorder
Osteoporosis is caused by the deficiency of
- A.
Iron
- B.
Calcium
- C.
Zinc
- D.
Phosphorous
- A.
Q11 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Orthopedic disorders
Ortolani is a test performed to find out
- A.
Fractures
- B.
Bone injuries
- C.
Club foot
- D.
Congenital hip dislocation
- A.
Q12 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Micronutrients in Health and Disease
The nurse makes that the diet consumed by PEM child is rich in
- A.
Protein, carbohydrates and vitamins
- B.
Micro nutrient
- C.
Water soluble vitamins
- D.
Fats and vitamins
- A.
Q13 · Applied Physiology · Reproductive system
The union of ovum and sperm is known as
- A.
Follicleation
- B.
Fertilization
- C.
Placentation
- D.
Ovulation
- A.
Q14 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Population Dynamics and Control of Conception
...is the permanent method of family planning in males
- A.
Tubectomy
- B.
Vasectomy
- C.
Copper-T
- D.
Condom
- A.
Q15 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Musculoskeletal Function
Osteoporosis may occur after
- A.
Oophorectomy
- B.
Colectomy
- C.
Nephrectomy
- D.
Amputation
- A.
Q16 · Applied Psychology · Personality
According to Erikson "a sense of industry develops during"
- A.
Infancy
- B.
Toddler period
- C.
Preschool age
- D.
School age
- A.
Q17 · General Knowledge · Important Health Days & Themes
World health day is celebrated on
- A.
May 12th
- B.
April 7th
- C.
April 1st
- D.
January 26th
- A.
Q18 · Mental Health Nursing · Nursing process in Psychiatry
The psychiatric nurse should assess the patient's cognitive status with help of
- A.
Mini mental status examination
- B.
Rating tool
- C.
Process recording
- D.
Advanced technology
- A.
Q19 · Community Health Nursing · Assisting individuals and families to promote and maintain their health
An area of poor houses and poor people is termed as
- A.
Housing
- B.
Slums
- C.
Illiteracy
- D.
Ventilation
- A.
Q20 · Community Health Nursing · Assisting individuals and families to promote and maintain their health
...is the back bone of the community health
- A.
Home visit
- B.
Family
- C.
Economy
- D.
Individual
- A.
Q21 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management of Nursing Service in the Hospital & Community
Directing and controlling the general nursing service provided by the nurse is assessed by
- A.
Manager
- B.
Administrator
- C.
Supervisor
- D.
Advisor
- A.
Q22 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Sensorineural Function
To measure intraocular pressure this procedure is done
- A.
Caloric test
- B.
Keratometry
- C.
Tonometry
- D.
Visual acuity test
- A.
Q23 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
All the following are the responsibilities of nurse for a patient with heart failure, except
- A.
Maintain intake and output chart
- B.
Auscultate lung sounds
- C.
Weight the patient daily
- D.
Maintain intracranial pressure
- A.
Q24 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Foleys catheter size is marked with F which is equal to
- A.
0.22 mm of diameter
- B.
0.33mm of diameter
- C.
0.44 mm of diameter
- D.
0.55mm of diameter
- A.
Q25 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Hospital-Acquired Infections
An infection resulting from a treatment or diagnostic procedure is
- A.
Nosocomial
- B.
Iatrogenic
- C.
Endogenous
- D.
Contagious
- A.
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Q26 · General Knowledge · Miscellaneous
The three tire structure rural local staff government in India is known as
- A.
Panchayat Raj
- B.
Zilla Parishad
- C.
Gram Sabha
- D.
Nyaya Sabha
- A.
Q27 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
Status epilepticus is a continuous seizure that lasts more than
- A.
30 minutes
- B.
15 minutes
- C.
45 minutes
- D.
1 hour
- A.
Q28 · Applied Sociology · Social structure
Social change refers to any modification of
- A.
Human relationship
- B.
Human change
- C.
Human rotation
- D.
Human modification
- A.
Q29 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management of Nursing Service in the Hospital & Community
An activity which involves the development of hidden talent of a staff and for the benefit of the organization is known as
- A.
Training
- B.
Orientation
- C.
Staff development
- D.
Continuing education program
- A.
Q30 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Organisational Behaviour & Human Relations
The act of getting things done through and with nursing staff is
- A.
Management
- B.
Nursing management
- C.
Leadership ability
- D.
Professional norm
- A.
Q31 · Pharmacology · General Pharmacology
Administration of medications into the body tissues other than alimentary canal is
- A.
Parenteral
- B.
Oral
- C.
Enteral
- D.
Inunction
- A.
Q32 · Pathology & Genetics · Systemic Pathology
T cells of the body attack and destroy pancreatic Beta cells in
- A.
Type I diabetes
- B.
Type II diabetes
- C.
Type III diabetes
- D.
Addison’s disease
- A.
Q33 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Operative Obstetrics
Embryotomy means
- A.
Removal of head
- B.
Cutting and destruction of fetus
- C.
Removal of Placenta
- D.
Forceps delivery
- A.
Q34 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Disorders of Kidney and Urinary Tract
The nursing priority of child with acute renal failure is focused on
- A.
Monitoring the intake and output chart
- B.
Health education regarding salt and fluid restriction
- C.
Giving family support
- D.
Check blood routine
- A.
Q35 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
The polyvalent type of vaccines are prepared from
- A.
More strains of same species
- B.
Single species
- C.
More strains of different species
- D.
Single organism
- A.
Q36 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
The nurse interprets a positive Homans sign as
- A.
Deep venous thrombosis
- B.
Pulmonary embolism
- C.
Pneumothorax
- D.
Stroke
- A.
Q37 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Immunity
The resistance of an individual possesses by virtue of his genetic and constitutional make up is
- A.
Active immunity
- B.
Passive immunity
- C.
Adaptive immunity
- D.
Innate immunity
- A.
Q38 · Pathology & Genetics · General Pathology
Increase in the size of the muscle of the arm in a weight lifter is an example of
- A.
Hyperplasia
- B.
Hypertrophy
- C.
Metaplasia
- D.
Dysplasia
- A.
Q39 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Other Acute Problems
White patches during physical examination should screen for
- A.
Cancer
- B.
Leprosy
- C.
Vitaminosis
- D.
Tuberculosis
- A.
Q40 · Community Health Nursing · Arthropod-borne infections
All the following are vector borne diseases, except
- A.
Malaria
- B.
Filaria
- C.
Plague
- D.
Hepatitis
- A.
Q41 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
Tuberculosis is
- A.
Water borne disease
- B.
Vector borne disease
- C.
Air borne disease
- D.
Zoonotic disease
- A.
Q42 · Applied Psychology · Cognitive Process
When learning helps the individual to adjust himself / herself adequately to the new situation is termed as
- A.
Learning is growth
- B.
Learning is adjustment
- C.
Learning is experience
- D.
Learning is intelligent
- A.
Q43 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Other Acute Problems
Which test is used to find out the early stage of leprosy
- A.
Lepromine test
- B.
Histamine test
- C.
Morphological index
- D.
Bacterial index
- A.
Q44 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Diagnosis of Pregnancy
Increased pulsation is felt through the lateral fornix at 8th week is called
- A.
Osiander's sign
- B.
Chadwick's sign
- C.
Goodell's sign
- D.
Piskacek's sign
- A.
Q45 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Placenta and Fetal Membranes
Weight of the placenta at term is
- A.
250gms
- B.
125gms
- C.
500gms
- D.
350gms
- A.
Q46 · Applied Anatomy · Introduction to Anatomical terms & Organization of Human Body
Anatomical description of the imaginary vertical plane passing longitudinal through the body from front to back, dividing it right and left halves is called as
- A.
Coronal plane
- B.
Sagittal plane
- C.
Median plane
- D.
Horizontal plane
- A.
Q47 · Applied Anatomy · Musculoskeletal System
The foramen of magnum is found in ________ bone
- A.
Frontal
- B.
Parietal
- C.
Temporal
- D.
Occipital
- A.
Q48 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Proteins
Urea cycle occurs in
- A.
Kidney
- B.
Brain
- C.
Liver
- D.
Lungs
- A.
Q49 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Insulin, Glucose Homeostasis & Diabetes Mellitus
Which hormone stimulates lipolysis
- A.
Glucagon
- B.
Epinephrine
- C.
Ptyalin
- D.
Oxytocin
- A.
Q50 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
Pulse oximeter is a non invasive method to assess the level of
- A.
Arterial oxygenation
- B.
Fraction of inspired O2
- C.
O2 intake
- D.
Stroke volume
- A.
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Q51 · Nursing Foundations · Vital Signs
Core body temperature is
- A.
Skin temperature
- B.
Axilla temperature
- C.
Rectal temperature
- D.
Oral temperature
- A.
Q52 · Applied Psychology · Motivation & Emotional Processes
Which of the following is a social motive?
- A.
Hunger
- B.
Thirst
- C.
Pain avoidance
- D.
Achievement
- A.
Q53 · Applied Physiology · Digestive system
The hydrochloric acid secreted in stomach wall
- A.
Kills microbes in food
- B.
Breakdowns protein
- C.
maintain protective barrier of stomach
- D.
digests fat
- A.
Q54 · Community Health Nursing · Epidemiology – Epidemiological Approaches and Processes
The system of storage and transport of vaccine at low temperature is called
- A.
Cold chain system
- B.
Vaccine chain system
- C.
Vaccine carrier
- D.
Ice linked refrigerate
- A.
Q55 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Research Process
The quantitative researchers gather
- A.
Empirical evidence
- B.
Evidence based
- C.
Scientific method
- D.
Systematic approach
- A.
Q56 · Community Health Nursing · Health Care Planning and Organization of Health Care at various levels
The coverage of population by PHC is
- A.
50000
- B.
10000
- C.
30000
- D.
40000
- A.
Q57 · Pathology & Genetics · General Pathology
The type of necrosis seen in tuberculosis is
- A.
Coagulative necrosis
- B.
Liquefactive necrosis
- C.
Caseous necrosis
- D.
gangrenous necrosis
- A.
Q58 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Placenta and Fetal Membranes
Umbilical cord contains of
- A.
1 artery 2 veins
- B.
2 arteries 1 vein
- C.
2 arteries 2 veins
- D.
1 artery 1 vein
- A.
Q59 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
Boot shaped heart is seen in
- A.
Aortic stenosis
- B.
Coarctation of aorta
- C.
Patent ductus arteriosus
- D.
Tetralogy of Fallot
- A.
Q60 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Hepatitis A infection spreads by
- A.
Oral route
- B.
Sexual route
- C.
Contaminated needles
- D.
Air
- A.
Q61 · Applied Physiology · General Physiology
Function of ciliated epithelium is
- A.
Protection
- B.
Secretion
- C.
Moves mucus and other substances
- D.
Immune response
- A.
Q62 · Nursing Education · Implementation
A teacher shows how things happen and how things can be done to the students through
- A.
Field trips
- B.
Demonstration
- C.
Visual symbols
- D.
Exhibits
- A.
Q63 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management Basics Applied to Nursing
The main task of management is
- A.
Decision making
- B.
Goal setting
- C.
Guidance
- D.
Authority
- A.
Q64 · Applied Physiology · Respiratory system
The volume of air that moves in and out of lungs with each respiration is
- A.
Tidal volume
- B.
Minute volume
- C.
lung capacity
- D.
Lung reserve
- A.
Q65 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Hypothesis & Assumption
Researchers must be content to say that hypothesis is
- A.
Probably true
- B.
Type I error
- C.
Type II error
- D.
Level of significance
- A.
Q66 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
Swan-Ganz catheter is introduced to measure the
- A.
Intra ocular pressure
- B.
Intra cranial pressure
- C.
Blood pressure
- D.
Central venous pressure
- A.
Q67 · Applied Psychology · Developmental Psychology
The stages of death and dying include
- A.
Powerlessness
- B.
Bargaining
- C.
Role strain
- D.
Ethical dilemma
- A.
Q68 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
This scale helps to assess the impaired consciousness
- A.
Glasgow coma scale
- B.
Visual analogue scale
- C.
Beck Depression scale
- D.
Muscle power grade scale
- A.
Q69 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
The saturation level of oxygen in the blood can be assessed by using
- A.
Spirometer
- B.
Pulse oximetry
- C.
Tonometer
- D.
Cardiac monitor
- A.
Q70 · Pharmacology · General Pharmacology
Which NSAID undergoes enterohepatic circulation?
- A.
Phenylbutazone
- B.
Aspirin
- C.
Ibuprofen
- D.
Piroxicam
- A.
Q71 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
The complication of hospital acquired pneumonia is
- A.
Heart failure
- B.
Renal failure
- C.
Acute respiratory distress syndrome
- D.
Head injury
- A.
Q72 · Applied Anatomy · Musculoskeletal System
The longest bone in human body is
- A.
Femur
- B.
Humerus
- C.
Tibia
- D.
Fibula
- A.
Q73 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Miscellaneous
Kernicterus occurs once the bilirubin crosses
- A.
15 mg/dl
- B.
20 mg/dl
- C.
25 mg/dl
- D.
30 mg/dl
- A.
Q74 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
In pediatric resuscitation, the ratio between chest compression and ventilation is
- A.
2:1
- B.
3:1
- C.
4:1
- D.
5:1
- A.
Q75 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Fetal Skull and Maternal Pelvis
Android pelvis
- A.
Male pelvis
- B.
Female pelvis
- C.
Richetic pelvis
- D.
Narrow pelvis
- A.
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Q76 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management
The nurse notes a reddish – pink tissue in the wound during dressing and interprets as
- A.
Sign of infection
- B.
Keloid
- C.
Granulation tissue
- D.
Exudates
- A.
Q77 · Forensic Nursing & Indian laws · Indian Judicial System and Laws
Indian MTP act allows abortion only to a period of
- A.
15 weeks
- B.
20 weeks
- C.
28 weeks
- D.
12 weeks
- A.
Q78 · Applied Sociology · Miscellaneous
The scientific method of study of human population is
- A.
Anthropology
- B.
Demography
- C.
Ecology
- D.
Sociology
- A.
Q79 · Applied Physiology · Renal system
Glycosuria occurs when Plasma glucose level exceeds
- A.
120–140mg/dl
- B.
100-120mg/dl
- C.
130-150mg/dl
- D.
160-180mg/dl
- A.
Q80 · Nursing Foundations · Health Assessment
The nurse notes a loud, drum like sound during percussion of the stomach and documents as
- A.
Tympany
- B.
Dullness
- C.
Resonance
- D.
Flatness
- A.
Q81 · Mental Health Nursing · Principles and Concepts of Mental Health Nursing
Which of the following domain of competent caring are used in the psychiatric nursing practice?
- A.
Teaching, delegating and collaboratory
- B.
Management, teaching and collaboratory
- C.
Direct care, communication and management
- D.
Delegating, coordinatory and communication
- A.
Q82 · Applied Psychology · Personality
A person with a tendency to be outgoing, friendly and talkative is said to be an
- A.
Optimist
- B.
Pessimist
- C.
Introvert
- D.
Extrovert
- A.
Q83 · Community Health Nursing · Assisting individuals and families to promote and maintain their health
The killing power of the disease is measured by using
- A.
Case fatality rate
- B.
Specific death rate
- C.
Morbidity rate
- D.
Survival rate
- A.
Q84 · Mental Health Nursing · Miscellaneous
Dexamethasone suppression test used to detect the
- A.
Schizophrenia
- B.
Depression
- C.
Dementia
- D.
Stress
- A.
Q85 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
Dental fibrosis is otherwise called as
- A.
Mottled enamel
- B.
Fluorosis crisis
- C.
Skeletal fibrosis
- D.
Fluorine toxicity
- A.
Q86 · Community Health Nursing · Surface Infections
Infant mortality rate (IMR) can be calculated by estimating the number of deaths per
- A.
1000 births
- B.
1000 population
- C.
1000 women
- D.
1000 live births
- A.
Q87 · Nursing Education · Implementation
To acquire correct knowledge by the student, the teacher uses teaching strategy called
- A.
Illustration strategy
- B.
Narration strategy
- C.
Problem solving strategy
- D.
Group discussion strategy
- A.
Q88 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Imaging in Obstetrics (USG, MRI, CT, Radiology), Amniocentesis and Guides to Clinical Tests
Withdrawal of fluid from uterus through abdominal wall
- A.
Culdoscopy
- B.
Laparoscopy
- C.
Amniocentesis
- D.
Partograph
- A.
Q89 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Fetus
The two umbilical arteries carry the ____________ from the fetus.
- A.
Oxygenated blood
- B.
Deoxygenated blood
- C.
Mixed blood
- D.
No blood
- A.
Q90 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Infections and Infestations
The Koplik's spots commonly appear in
- A.
Measles
- B.
Mumps
- C.
Varicella
- D.
Smallpox
- A.
Q91 · Nursing Foundations · Mobility & Immobility
In which position, the nurse has to keep a patient with breathing difficulty
- A.
Sim's position
- B.
Prone position
- C.
Supine position
- D.
Fowler's position
- A.
Q92 · Community Health Nursing · Demography, Surveillance and Interpretation of Data
Virulence of a disease is indicated by
- A.
Proportional mortality rate
- B.
Specific mortality rate
- C.
Case fatality ratio
- D.
Morbidity rate
- A.
Q93 · Applied Physiology · Circulatory & Lymphatic system
Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) is hormone secreted from the cells namely
- A.
Right atrium
- B.
Left atrium
- C.
Right ventricle
- D.
Left ventricle
- A.
Q94 · Applied Anatomy · Miscellaneous
The two umbilical arteries carry the ... from the fetus
- A.
Oxygenated blood
- B.
Deoxygenated blood
- C.
Mixed blood
- D.
No blood
- A.
Q95 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
The vaccine used against tuberculosis is
- A.
DPT
- B.
OPV
- C.
MMR
- D.
BCG
- A.
Q96 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management
The position of patient during immediate postoperative period of tonsillectomy surgery is
- A.
Sim's position
- B.
Prone position
- C.
Lateral position
- D.
Rose position
- A.
Q97 · Applied Psychology · Cognitive Process
Extinction is based on the principal of
- A.
Motivation
- B.
Conditioning
- C.
Information – processing
- D.
Imitation
- A.
Q98 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
Bone marrow depression is seen with chronic administration of
- A.
Isoflurane
- B.
N2O
- C.
Ether
- D.
Halothane
- A.
Q99 · Community Health Nursing · Epidemiology – Epidemiological Approaches and Processes
The storage temperature for polio vaccine is
- A.
-20° c
- B.
+20° c
- C.
-10° c
- D.
+10° c
- A.
Q100 · Nursing Education · Introduction and Theoretical Foundations
The activities that are designed and performed to produce change in student behavior is by
- A.
Teaching
- B.
Learning
- C.
Communication
- D.
Information
- A.