KPSC Staff Nurse 2015 question paper

KPSC Nursing Officer · 2015 · 100 questions · 75 minutes · 0.33 mark deducted per wrong answer

General Knowledge 25
Obstetrics & Gynaecology 13
Medical & Surgical Nursing 10
Community Health Nursing 8
Biochemistry & Nutrition 6
Nursing Management & Leadership 5
Applied Nutrition & Dietetics 5
Nursing Education 5
Nursing Foundations 4
Pharmacology 4
Applied Psychology 2
Applied Microbiology & Infection control 2
Nursing Research & Statistics 2
Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) 2
Applied Physiology 2
Mental Health Nursing 1
Applied Anatomy 1
Forensic Nursing & Indian laws 1
Reasoning 1
Applied Sociology 1

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Q1 · Nursing Foundations · History of Nursing & Nursing as a profession
The term 'nursing process' was first used by?
1. A.
  Virginia Henderson
2. B.
  Lydia Hall
3. C.
  Dorothea Orem
4. D.
  Florence Nightingale
Answer and explanation
Q2 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Immunologic Function
Which is a widely used diagnostic test for AIDS?
1. A.
  Biopsy
2. B.
  X-ray
3. C.
  Widal test
4. D.
  ELISA
Answer and explanation
Q3 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Diagnosis of Pregnancy
Assessment of gestational age at birth is done using?
1. A.
  New Ballard score
2. B.
  APGAR score
3. C.
  Bhakoo score
4. D.
  Downer score
Answer and explanation
Q4 · General Knowledge · Indian history
Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangam was established in the year
1. A.
  1903
2. B.
  1905
3. C.
  1909
4. D.
  1907
Answer and explanation
Q5 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
The antidote for magnesium sulphate in eclampsia?
1. A.
  Calcium Gluconate
2. B.
  Sodium Chloride
3. C.
  Calcium Carbonate
4. D.
  Sodium Bicarbonate
Answer and explanation
Q6 · General Knowledge · Miscellaneous
Who is the present Prime Minister of Bhutan?
1. A.
  Tshering Tobgay
2. B.
  Jigme Thinley
3. C.
  Sangay Ngedup
4. D.
  Khandu Wangchak
Answer and explanation
Q7 · Nursing Foundations · Nursing Process
Which of the following is the primary purpose of documentation during the implementation phase of the nursing process?
1. A.
  To track patient progress and evaluate outcomes
2. B.
  To communicate the plan of care to other healthcare professionals
3. C.
  To ensure that the patient follows the prescribed treatment plan
4. D.
  To justify the nurse’s actions and interventions
Answer and explanation
Q8 · Applied Psychology · Cognitive Process
An example for a higher order cognitive question?
1. A.
  Analysis
2. B.
  Comprehension
3. C.
  Recall
4. D.
  Application
Answer and explanation
Q9 · Nursing Foundations · Health Assessment
The technique of physical examination which uses the sense of touch?
1. A.
  Auscultation
2. B.
  Percussion
3. C.
  Palpation
4. D.
  Inspection
Answer and explanation
Q10 · General Knowledge · Sports Current Affairs
Manan Chandra is related with which game?
1. A.
  Chess
2. B.
  Snooker
3. C.
  Shooting
4. D.
  Swimming
Answer and explanation
Q11 · Pharmacology · General Pharmacology
The form of medication which is in liquid suspension, applied externally to protect skin is?
1. A.
  Pill
2. B.
  Lotion
3. C.
  Liniment
4. D.
  Paste
Answer and explanation
Q12 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Oncology: Nursing Management in Cancer Care
The most sensitive basic screening technique for early detection of breast cancer is?
1. A.
  Breast self examination
2. B.
  Thermography
3. C.
  Chest X-ray
4. D.
  Mammography
Answer and explanation
Q13 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Nursing as a Profession
The president of Indian Nursing Council (INC) is?
1. A.
  Nominated by state government
2. B.
  Elected by state nursing councils
3. C.
  Elected by registered nurses
4. D.
  Nominated by central government
Answer and explanation
Q14 · Community Health Nursing · Environmental Science, Environmental Health, and Sanitation
ITCZ refers to which one of the following?
1. A.
  Internal Tropical Coverage Zone
2. B.
  Inter Tropical Circulation Zone
3. C.
  Internal Tropical Cyclone Zone
4. D.
  Inter Tropical Convergence Zone
Answer and explanation
Q15 · Community Health Nursing · Bio-Medical Waste Management
Bangalore method is a method of?
1. A.
  Excreta disposal
2. B.
  Waste disposal
3. C.
  Water purification
4. D.
  Vector control
Answer and explanation
Q16 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Physiological Changes During Pregnancy
The characteristic feature of Braxton-Hicks contraction?
1. A.
  Fundal dominance
2. B.
  Retraction
3. C.
  Absence of pain
4. D.
  Cervical dilatation
Answer and explanation
Q17 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy
Eclampsia is best defined as:
1. A.
  High blood pressure in pregnancy
2. B.
  Proteinuria in pregnancy
3. C.
  Seizures in a woman with preeclampsia
4. D.
  Edema in pregnancy
Answer and explanation
Q18 · General Knowledge · Basic Physics
The electric field inside a uniformly charged thin spherical shell is?
1. A.
  1
2. B.
  0
3. C.
  100
4. D.
  10
Answer and explanation
Q19 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Proteins
Unicellular green alga in the following which is used as single cell protein (SCP) is?
1. A.
  Chlamydomonas
2. B.
  Chara
3. C.
  Gonyaulax
4. D.
  Chlorella
Answer and explanation
Q20 · Mental Health Nursing · Sleep Disorders
A sleep disorder in which undesirable behaviour occurs during sleep is?
1. A.
  Insomnia
2. B.
  Narcolepsy
3. C.
  Hypersomnia
4. D.
  Parasomnia
Answer and explanation
Q21 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
The mode of human to human transmission of Ebola Virus Disease is?
1. A.
  Airborne
2. B.
  Waterborne
3. C.
  Vectorborne
4. D.
  Direct contact
Answer and explanation
Q22 · General Knowledge · Miscellaneous
All India Soil and Land Use Survey (SLUSI) was established in ______
1. A.
  1955
2. B.
  1952
3. C.
  1949
4. D.
  1958
Answer and explanation
Q23 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Endometriosis and Adenomyosis
Which type of ovarian cyst is associated with endometriosis?
1. A.
  Dermoid cyst
2. B.
  Corpus luteum cyst
3. C.
  Endometrioma
4. D.
  Follicular cyst
Answer and explanation
Q24 · General Knowledge · Basic Physics
When temperature increases, the electrical conductivity of a semiconductor?
1. A.
  Increases
2. B.
  Decreases
3. C.
  First increases and then decreases
4. D.
  No change
Answer and explanation
Q25 · General Knowledge · Indian history
The person who is known as 'Deshabandhu' is?
1. A.
  C.F. Andrews
2. B.
  C.R. Das
3. C.
  Motilal Nehru
4. D.
  W.C. Banerjee
Answer and explanation
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Q26 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Research Approaches and Designs
The characteristic feature of experimental research design?
1. A.
  Sample
2. B.
  Data
3. C.
  Control
4. D.
  Variable
Answer and explanation
Q27 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Nutrition
The position contraindicated for a child after cleft lip surgery is?
1. A.
  Supine position
2. B.
  Prone position
3. C.
  Right lateral position
4. D.
  Left lateral position
Answer and explanation
Q28 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Diagnosis of Pregnancy
Significant proteinuria in pregnancy?
1. A.
  150 mg/24 hrs
2. B.
  200 mg/24 hrs
3. C.
  250 mg/24 hrs
4. D.
  300 mg/24 hrs
Answer and explanation
Q29 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Carbohydrates
The colorless plastids in green plants that store starch is?
1. A.
  Elaioplast
2. B.
  Aleuroneplast
3. C.
  Amyloplast
4. D.
  Proteinoplast
Answer and explanation
Q30 · General Knowledge · Indian geography
In which district the famous Mathikettan Shola National Park is situated?
1. A.
  Wayanad
2. B.
  Idukki
3. C.
  Palakkad
4. D.
  Pathanamthitta
Answer and explanation
Q31 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Normal Labor
The last cardinal movement of fetal head during normal labor is?
1. A.
  Internal rotation
2. B.
  Engagement
3. C.
  Extension
4. D.
  External rotation
Answer and explanation
Q32 · Nursing Education · Assessment and Planning
The behavioural objective model of curriculum was developed by?
1. A.
  Ralph Tyler
2. B.
  Lawrence Stenhouse
3. C.
  John Dewey
4. D.
  Hayward Joyce
Answer and explanation
Q33 · Applied Physiology · General Physiology
Arrangement of Floral leaves in the bud condition of a flower is termed as?
1. A.
  Aestivation
2. B.
  Phyllotaxy
3. C.
  Veination
4. D.
  Placentation
Answer and explanation
Q34 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Fetus-in-Utero
What does the term "lie" refer to in obstetrics?
1. A.
  The presenting part of the fetus
2. B.
  The relation of the fetal head to the maternal pelvis
3. C.
  The relationship of the long axis of fetus to the long axis of mother
4. D.
  The attitude of fetal limbs
Answer and explanation
Q35 · General Knowledge · Basic Physics
A liquid drop is spherical in shape due to?
1. A.
  Viscosity
2. B.
  Capillarity
3. C.
  Buoyancy
4. D.
  Surface Tension
Answer and explanation
Q36 · General Knowledge · Miscellaneous
Julian Assange is a national of?
1. A.
  America
2. B.
  Sweden
3. C.
  Australia
4. D.
  England
Answer and explanation
Q37 · Community Health Nursing · Intestinal Infections
Pentavalent vaccine prevents?
1. A.
  Diphtheria, Tetanus, Hepatitis B, Typhoid, Haemophilus influenza B
2. B.
  Diphtheria, Pertussis, Typhoid, Hepatitis B, Tetanus
3. C.
  Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, Hepatitis B, Haemophilus influenza B
4. D.
  Diphtheria, Pertussis, Typhoid, Hepatitis B, Tetanus
Answer and explanation
Q38 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
Intermittent claudication is the typical feature of?
1. A.
  Coronary Artery Disease
2. B.
  Peripheral Vascular Disease
3. C.
  Interstitial Lung Disease
4. D.
  Renal Parenchymal Disease
Answer and explanation
Q39 · General Knowledge · Indian geography
In which state the Industrial District Jalpaiguri situated?
1. A.
  Bihar
2. B.
  Jharkhand
3. C.
  West Bengal
4. D.
  Uttar Pradesh
Answer and explanation
Q40 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Immunologic Function
The most common cancer associated with AIDS?
1. A.
  Hodgkins Lymphoma
2. B.
  Ewing sarcoma
3. C.
  Kaposi sarcoma
4. D.
  Small cell carcinoma
Answer and explanation
Q41 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Proteins
Which is the initiation codon for protein synthesis in higher organisms?
1. A.
  AUG
2. B.
  UAG
3. C.
  UGA
4. D.
  UAA
Answer and explanation
Q42 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Miscellaneous
Which of the following will have the highest boiling point?
1. A.
  2-methylbutane
2. B.
  n-heptane
3. C.
  n-hexane
4. D.
  2,2-dimethylbutane
Answer and explanation
Q43 · General Knowledge · Awards & honours
Who won 2014 Nobel Prize in Economics?
1. A.
  Jean Tirole
2. B.
  Patric Modiano
3. C.
  Eric Betzig
4. D.
  Alvin E. Roth
Answer and explanation
Q44 · General Knowledge · Indian history
Name the organization that Vakkom Abdul Khader Moulavi set up at Nilakkamukku in 1918?
1. A.
  Muslim Taluk Samajam
2. B.
  Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangam
3. C.
  Hadiyyul Islam Sangam
4. D.
  Vakkom Taluk Samajam
Answer and explanation
Q45 · Nursing Education · Implementation
A teaching method employed to develop proficiency in a particular teaching skill?
1. A.
  Micro Teaching
2. B.
  Role Playing
3. C.
  Demonstration
4. D.
  Simulation
Answer and explanation
Q46 · Nursing Education · Guidance/Academic Advising Counseling and Discipline
The three domains of educational objectives according to Blooms Taxonomy of Educational objectives?
1. A.
  Cognitive, Affective, Psychomotor
2. B.
  Behavioural, Mechanical, Emotional
3. C.
  Psychomotor, Behavioural, Comparative
4. D.
  Affective, Descriptive, Comprehensive
Answer and explanation
Q47 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Disorders of Kidney and Urinary Tract
Strawberry tongue is characteristic of?
1. A.
  Tetanus
2. B.
  Leptospirosis
3. C.
  Tuberculosis
4. D.
  Kawasaki disease
Answer and explanation
Q48 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Shock and Multisystem Failure
Typical finding in anaphylactic shock?
1. A.
  Anuria
2. B.
  bradycardia
3. C.
  Wheeze
4. D.
  Hypertension
Answer and explanation
Q49 · Applied Psychology · Personality
Electra complex is
1. A.
  A male child unconscious desire to possess mother by eliminating father
2. B.
  A female child unconscious desire to possess mother by eliminating father
3. C.
  A female child unconscious desire to possess father by eliminating mother
4. D.
  A male child unconscious desire to possess father by eliminating mother
Answer and explanation
Q50 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Organisational Behaviour & Human Relations
The process of influencing people to accomplish goals is?
1. A.
  Direction
2. B.
  Delegation
3. C.
  Leadership
4. D.
  Human relations
Answer and explanation
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Q51 · General Knowledge · Books, authors & institutions
Who among the following wrote Tuhfat-ul-Muwahhidin?
1. A.
  Sir Sayyid Ahmed Khan
2. B.
  Iswara Chandra Vidhyasagar
3. C.
  Moulana Abul Kalam Azad
4. D.
  Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Answer and explanation
Q52 · Nursing Education · Implementation
A learner centered method of teaching learning process?
1. A.
  Demonstration
2. B.
  Lecture
3. C.
  Bedside clinic
4. D.
  Project
Answer and explanation
Q53 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Nutritional Assessment and Nutrition Education
The acceptable range of normal adult body mass index is?
1. A.
  15.3-21.6 kg/m2
2. B.
  18.5-24.9 kg/m2
3. C.
  23.2-28.5 kg/m2
4. D.
  25.0-30.5 kg/m2
Answer and explanation
Q54 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Miscellaneous
Arranging the working environment so as to increase the efficiency and well being of the employees follow the principle of?
1. A.
  Economics
2. B.
  Politics
3. C.
  Sociology
4. D.
  Ergonomics
Answer and explanation
Q55 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · COMPLICATED LABOR-Malposition, Malpresentation and Cord Prolapse
What is the most common type of fetal lie observed during pregnancy
1. A.
  Oblique lie
2. B.
  Vertical or longitudinal lie
3. C.
  Shoulder lie
4. D.
  Transverse lie
Answer and explanation
Q56 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Metabolic and Endocrine Function
The earliest manifestation of hepatic encephalopathy?
1. A.
  Flapping tremor
2. B.
  Fetor hepaticus
3. C.
  Spider angioma
4. D.
  Confusion & altered LOC
Answer and explanation
Q57 · Community Health Nursing · Assisting individuals and families to promote and maintain their health
World Breast Feeding week is celebrated in the first week of?
1. A.
  January
2. B.
  April
3. C.
  August
4. D.
  December
Answer and explanation
Q58 · Pharmacology · Drugs Acting on Central Nervous System
According to WHO Analgesic Ladder, use of adjuvant is indicated in the management of?
1. A.
  Mild pain
2. B.
  Mild to moderate pain
3. C.
  Moderate to severe pain
4. D.
  All levels of pain
Answer and explanation
Q59 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Immunologic Function
High flow oxygen therapy is contraindicated in COPD patients because they have?
1. A.
  High PaO2
2. B.
  High PaCO2
3. C.
  Low PaCO2
4. D.
  Low HCO3
Answer and explanation
Q60 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
In the internationally accepted four colors code system of Triage, red colour indicates the type of patient who is?
1. A.
  Dead
2. B.
  Medium Priority
3. C.
  High Priority
4. D.
  Ambulatory
Answer and explanation
Q61 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Introduction to Nutrition
A condition of generalized ill health and malnutrition marked by weakness and emaciation?
1. A.
  Anorexia
2. B.
  Cachexia
3. C.
  Obesity
4. D.
  Bulimia
Answer and explanation
Q62 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Heme catabolism
Hemoglobin is a coordinate compound in which the central metal atom is?
1. A.
  Sodium
2. B.
  Magnesium
3. C.
  Manganese
4. D.
  Iron
Answer and explanation
Q63 · General Knowledge · Indian geography
The river which is known as Tsangpo in Southern Tibet?
1. A.
  Brahmaputra
2. B.
  Indus
3. C.
  Yangtze
4. D.
  Mekong
Answer and explanation
Q64 · Community Health Nursing · Miscellaneous
Hardness of water is caused by?
1. A.
  Sodium Sulphate
2. B.
  Magnesium Chloride
3. C.
  Calcium bicarbonate
4. D.
  Potassium Chloride
Answer and explanation
Q65 · Applied Anatomy · Miscellaneous
Identify the name of an organism which shows bioluminescence from the following?
1. A.
  Ctenoplana
2. B.
  Spongilla
3. C.
  Liver fluke
4. D.
  Asterias
Answer and explanation
Q66 · Community Health Nursing · Surface Infections
WHO recently declared India to be free of which communicable disease?
1. A.
  Chicken pox
2. B.
  Tetanus
3. C.
  Measles
4. D.
  Polio myelitis
Answer and explanation
Q67 · General Knowledge · Basic Physics
Which is more elastic?
1. A.
  Glass
2. B.
  Concrete
3. C.
  Steel
4. D.
  Rubber
Answer and explanation
Q68 · Forensic Nursing & Indian laws · Dummy
Carelessness or negligence by a professional person?
1. A.
  Misuse
2. B.
  Malpractice
3. C.
  Assault
4. D.
  Battery
Answer and explanation
Q69 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Diagnosis of Pregnancy
The best time to initiate folic acid in order to prevent congenital malformations?
1. A.
  During first trimester
2. B.
  During second trimester
3. C.
  Before conception
4. D.
  Third trimester
Answer and explanation
Q70 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Hypothesis & Assumption
The statement of predicted relationship between two or more variables?
1. A.
  Assumption
2. B.
  Hypothesis
3. C.
  Theory
4. D.
  Construct
Answer and explanation
Q71 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Immunologic Function
Which of the following conditions weakens the immune system, increasing the risk of stomatitis
1. A.
  Stress
2. B.
  Autoimmune disorders
3. C.
  Viral infections like HIV
4. D.
  All of the above
Answer and explanation
Q72 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management of Nursing Service in the Hospital & Community
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) was established by?
1. A.
  Ruther Gullick
2. B.
  Evan Sullivan
3. C.
  George McFarland
4. D.
  Bedford Fenwick
Answer and explanation
Q73 · General Knowledge · Everyday science
Flowering response of plants towards the period of light exposure is termed as?
1. A.
  Phototropism
2. B.
  Photoperiod
3. C.
  Photoperiodism
4. D.
  Photorespiration
Answer and explanation
Q74 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Distribution
The assessment findings indicating successful potassium replacement for treatment of hypokalemia indicates?
1. A.
  Increasing muscle strength
2. B.
  Decreasing serum glucose
3. C.
  Improving vision
4. D.
  Increasing blood pressure
Answer and explanation
Q75 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · General Characteristics of Microbes
The common mushrooms that erupt from soil during rainy season are referred to as?
1. A.
  Ascocarp
2. B.
  Basidiocarp
3. C.
  Mesocarp
4. D.
  Epicarp
Answer and explanation
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Q76 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Acid base Maintenance
The shape of an ammonia molecule is
1. A.
  Tetrahedral
2. B.
  Linear
3. C.
  Pyramidal
4. D.
  Planar
Answer and explanation
Q77 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
Isotonic solution
1. A.
  0.9% Sodium Chloride
2. B.
  0.45% Sodium Chloride
3. C.
  10% Dextrose
4. D.
  25% Dextrose
Answer and explanation
Q78 · Reasoning · Number series
Identify the next number in the sequence: 1, 2, 4, 7, 11, _____
1. A.
  14
2. B.
  16
3. C.
  12
4. D.
  10
Answer and explanation
Q79 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Antenatal Care, Preconceptional Counseling and Care
The Govt. of India has recommended dosage of elemental iron during pregnancy?
1. A.
  50 mg/day
2. B.
  100 mg/day
3. C.
  150 mg/day
4. D.
  200 mg/day
Answer and explanation
Q80 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Acid base Maintenance
According to Lewis concept, an acid is?
1. A.
  Proton donor
2. B.
  Proton acceptor
3. C.
  Electron pair donor
4. D.
  Electron pair acceptor
Answer and explanation
Q81 · Community Health Nursing · National Health Programs
The year in which National Rural Health Mission was launched?
1. A.
  2005
2. B.
  2000
3. C.
  2003
4. D.
  2008
Answer and explanation
Q82 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Vitamins
Ascorbic acid is the chemical name of
1. A.
  Vitamin A
2. B.
  Vitamin B
3. C.
  Vitamin C
4. D.
  Vitamin D
Answer and explanation
Q83 · Nursing Education · Introduction and Theoretical Foundations
The highest level of learning?
1. A.
  Concept Learning
2. B.
  Challenging
3. C.
  Problem Solving
4. D.
  Verbal Association
Answer and explanation
Q84 · Applied Physiology · General Physiology
The thermoregulatory centre is located at?
1. A.
  Pituitary
2. B.
  Pons
3. C.
  Medulla
4. D.
  Hypothalamus
Answer and explanation
Q85 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Fetal Skull and Maternal Pelvis
The measurement of obstetrical conjugate
1. A.
  8.5 cm
2. B.
  9.5 cm
3. C.
  10 cm
4. D.
  11.5 cm
Answer and explanation
Q86 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · latest clinical guidelines & new updates
An obstetric emergency?
1. A.
  HELLP syndrome
2. B.
  Gilbert syndrome
3. C.
  Down syndrome
4. D.
  Conn syndrome
Answer and explanation
Q87 · General Knowledge · Indian geography
Name the waterbody that separates Andaman from Nicobar?
1. A.
  Palk Strait
2. B.
  Ram Sethu
3. C.
  Ten Degree Channel
4. D.
  Nine Degree Channel
Answer and explanation
Q88 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Nutritional Deficiency Disorder
Cretinism is caused by the congenital deficiency of?
1. A.
  Thyroid hormone
2. B.
  Parathormone
3. C.
  Antidiuretic hormone
4. D.
  Adrenaline
Answer and explanation
Q89 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Antenatal Care, Preconceptional Counseling and Care
The reference value for a glucose challenge test is?
1. A.
  130-140 mg/dl
2. B.
  110-120 mg/dl
3. C.
  150-160 mg/dl
4. D.
  170-180 mg/dl
Answer and explanation
Q90 · Community Health Nursing · Environmental Science, Environmental Health, and Sanitation
Give an example for in situ biodiversity conservation?
1. A.
  Zoological parks
2. B.
  Botanical gardens
3. C.
  National parks
4. D.
  Museums
Answer and explanation
Q91 · General Knowledge · Indian history
Who founded the Servants of India Society in 1905?
1. A.
  M.G. Ranade
2. B.
  Bal Gangadar Tilak
3. C.
  Dada Bai Navroji
4. D.
  Gopala Krishna Gokhale
Answer and explanation
Q92 · Applied Sociology · Family and Marriage
The basic unit of society is?
1. A.
  Individual
2. B.
  Family
3. C.
  Group
4. D.
  Community
Answer and explanation
Q93 · General Knowledge · Miscellaneous
Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangam was established in the year
1. A.
  1903
2. B.
  1905
3. C.
  1909
4. D.
  1907
Answer and explanation
Q94 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management Process
The process of securing applicants to fill vacant posts?
1. A.
  Recruitment
2. B.
  Assignment
3. C.
  Delegation
4. D.
  Orientation
Answer and explanation
Q95 · General Knowledge · Indian history
Who was the first General Secretary of SNDP Yogam?
1. A.
  Kumaranasan
2. B.
  Sri Narayana Guru
3. C.
  Dr.Palpu
4. D.
  Sahodaran Ayyappan
Answer and explanation
Q96 · General Knowledge · Miscellaneous
Name the innovation from India that has been listed among the 25 best innovations of 2014 by the Time Magazine?
1. A.
  Mangalyaan
2. B.
  Tata Ace
3. C.
  Brahmos
4. D.
  Telegram App
Answer and explanation
Q97 · General Knowledge · Books, authors & institutions
Who wrote the book 'Mokshapradeepam'?
1. A.
  Chattambi Swamikal
2. B.
  Vaikunda Swamikal
3. C.
  Brahmananda Sivayogi
4. D.
  Kumara Guru
Answer and explanation
Q98 · General Knowledge · Indian history
Who was the founder of Dhaka Anushilan Samithi?
1. A.
  Lala Hardayal
2. B.
  Pulin Behari Das
3. C.
  Vanchi Iyar
4. D.
  Bhupendra Dutta
Answer and explanation
Q99 · Nursing Foundations · History of Nursing & Nursing as a profession
A code of accepted behaviour based on morals?
1. A.
  Ethics
2. B.
  Conduct
3. C.
  Standard
4. D.
  Etiquette
Answer and explanation
Q100 · General Knowledge · Awards & honours
The social reformer who got Padma Bhushan in 1966?
1. A.
  Sahodaran Ayyappan
2. B.
  Poikayil Yohannan
3. C.
  Mannathu Padmanabhan
4. D.
  V.T.Bhattathiripad
Answer and explanation

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