KPSC Staff Nurse 2017 question paper

KPSC Nursing Officer · 2017 · 100 questions · 75 minutes · 0.33 mark deducted per wrong answer

Nursing Foundations 23
Medical & Surgical Nursing 21
Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) 11
General Knowledge 9
Obstetrics & Gynaecology 8
Applied Microbiology & Infection control 4
Forensic Nursing & Indian laws 3
Pharmacology 3
Applied Physiology 3
Mental Health Nursing 3
Community Health Nursing 3
Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics 2
Applied Nutrition & Dietetics 2
Applied Sociology 1
Pathology & Genetics 1
Nursing Management & Leadership 1
Reasoning 1
Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) 1

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Q1 · General Knowledge · Books, authors & institutions
Which of the following is the first particle discovered which is believed to be elementary, that is, not made up of further constituents
1. A.
  Glucon
2. B.
  Photon
3. C.
  Electron
4. D.
  Proton
Answer and explanation
Q2 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
One of the reasons for impaired gas exchange is?
1. A.
  Low tidal volume
2. B.
  Increased mucous production
3. C.
  Decreased air entry
4. D.
  Both (1) and (2)
Answer and explanation
Q3 · Forensic Nursing & Indian laws · Dummy
The legal responsibilities of a Nurse include
1. A.
  Protect the patients' right
2. B.
  Keep legal records safely
3. C.
  Legal documentation
4. D.
  Both (1) and (2)
Answer and explanation
Q4 · Nursing Foundations · Hospital Admission & Discharge
Emergency admission means admitting the patient for?
1. A.
  Routine examination
2. B.
  Treatment
3. C.
  Acute conditions
4. D.
  None of the above
Answer and explanation
Q5 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Normal Puerperium
The most important need for the newborn immediately after birth?
1. A.
  To provide warmth
2. B.
  To maintain circulation
3. C.
  To clear airway
4. D.
  To initiate breast feeding
Answer and explanation
Q6 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
Indication for nasogastric intubation?
1. A.
  Paralysis of face and throat
2. B.
  Abdominal surgery
3. C.
  Paralytic ileus
4. D.
  Acute abdominal pain
Answer and explanation
Q7 · Nursing Foundations · History of Nursing & Nursing as a profession
It is a set of collective statements about a group's expectations and standard of behavior?
1. A.
  Personal code of ethics
2. B.
  Professional code of ethics
3. C.
  The ICN code of ethics
4. D.
  Elements of the code
Answer and explanation
Q8 · Pharmacology · Cardiovascular Drugs
The side effects of sublingual nitro-glycerin are?
1. A.
  Headache, hypertension, cyanosis
2. B.
  Headache, hypotension, tachycardia
3. C.
  Headache, cyanosis, bradycardia
4. D.
  Headache, cyanosis, tachycardia
Answer and explanation
Q9 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Hand Hygiene
The most important technique in preventing and controlling transmission of pathogens is?
1. A.
  Cleaning equipment
2. B.
  Utilizing gloves
3. C.
  Hand washing
4. D.
  Wearing mask
Answer and explanation
Q10 · Nursing Foundations · History of Nursing & Nursing as a profession
Ethics means?
1. A.
  Study of belief and values
2. B.
  Study of human behaviour
3. C.
  Study of human concepts
4. D.
  Study of philosophical ideas of right or wrong behavior
Answer and explanation
Q11 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
The symptoms and signs of cardiac arrest include?
1. A.
  Slow respiration and reduced oxygen in tissues
2. B.
  Loss of consciousness and sweating
3. C.
  Rapid breathing and slow pulse rate
4. D.
  Absence of pulses and loss of consciousness
Answer and explanation
Q12 · Nursing Foundations · Hospital Admission & Discharge
LAMA stands for?
1. A.
  Leav Against Medical Advice
2. B.
  Limited Access to Medical Advice
3. C.
  Leave Application for Medical Advice
4. D.
  None of the above
Answer and explanation
Q13 · Pharmacology · Cardiovascular Drugs
Which of the following drugs is obtained from a plant source?
1. A.
  Heparin
2. B.
  Digoxin
3. C.
  Insulin
4. D.
  Streptomycin
Answer and explanation
Q14 · Applied Physiology · Sensory organs
It is a type of refractive error in which light rays are focused in front of the retina?
1. A.
  Hypermetropia
2. B.
  Myopia
3. C.
  Metropia
4. D.
  Astigmatism
Answer and explanation
Q15 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Diseases of Gastrointestinal System and Liver
Diarrhea is more common in?
1. A.
  Lack of breast feeding
2. B.
  Artificial feeding
3. C.
  Incorrect infant feeding
4. D.
  Early weaning
Answer and explanation
Q16 · Mental Health Nursing · Mood disorders
This is one of the commonest conditions associated with a high risk of suicide?
1. A.
  Drug and Alcohol abuse
2. B.
  Schizophrenia
3. C.
  Major depression
4. D.
  Mania
Answer and explanation
Q17 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Diseases of Gastrointestinal System and Liver
It is a leading cause of death in infants and young children?
1. A.
  Malaria
2. B.
  Congenital anomalies
3. C.
  Diarrheal infection
4. D.
  Communicable disease
Answer and explanation
Q18 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Shock and Multisystem Failure
Which of the following is not a sign and symptom of shock?
1. A.
  Casualty complaints of thirst
2. B.
  Blurring of vision, fainting and Giddiness
3. C.
  Face and lips become pale, restlessness and unconsciousness
4. D.
  Pulse becomes slower and stronger
Answer and explanation
Q19 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Disorders of Cardiovascular System
The most important Nursing management of children with Rheumatic Fever is?
1. A.
  Bed rest
2. B.
  Nutrition
3. C.
  Antibiotic therapy
4. D.
  Steroid therapy
Answer and explanation
Q20 · General Knowledge · International Current Affairs
Which of the following space agencies is building the Super Heavy Launch Vehicle?
1. A.
  ESA
2. B.
  NASA
3. C.
  Roscosmos
4. D.
  ISRO
Answer and explanation
Q21 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Pre-operative nursing care includes
1. A.
  Provide complete description of surgery, preparation of patient, exercise and pain relief
2. B.
  Elicitation of health history, collecting information and teaching
3. C.
  Documentation of baseline vital signs
4. D.
  Teaching the patient and family about the surgery
Answer and explanation
Q22 · Applied Sociology · Miscellaneous
What is the scientific study of human population called?
1. A.
  Sociology
2. B.
  Anthropology
3. C.
  Demography
4. D.
  Geography
Answer and explanation
Q23 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Hospital-Acquired Infections
The most important and frequent mode of transmission of nosocomial infection is?
1. A.
  Contact transmission
2. B.
  Airborne
3. C.
  Droplet
4. D.
  Vehicle
Answer and explanation
Q24 · Applied Physiology · Respiratory system
Hypoxia means?
1. A.
  Lack of oxygen in tissues
2. B.
  Lack of oxygen in blood
3. C.
  Lack of oxygen in skin
4. D.
  Lack of oxygen in capillaries
Answer and explanation
Q25 · Nursing Foundations · Loss, Death & Grief
Clinical sign of death?
1. A.
  Slow respiration
2. B.
  Weak pulse
3. C.
  Stiffening of the body
4. D.
  Dilated pupil
Answer and explanation
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Q26 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
The reason for increased oral feeds for newborn in Physiological jaundice?
1. A.
  To enhance bilirubin excretion
2. B.
  To enhance bilirubin production
3. C.
  To enhance bilirubin absorption
4. D.
  To enhance bilirubin exchange
Answer and explanation
Q27 · Nursing Foundations · Nursing Process
The purpose of nursing diagnosis is to?
1. A.
  Analyze the collected data
2. B.
  Synthesize the data
3. C.
  Evaluate the data
4. D.
  Both (1) and (2)
Answer and explanation
Q28 · Community Health Nursing · Demography, Surveillance and Interpretation of Data
A systematic or continuous procedure of collecting data regarding the origin and extent of a disease?
1. A.
  Research
2. B.
  Attenuation
3. C.
  Notification
4. D.
  Surveillance
Answer and explanation
Q29 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Normal Growth and its Disorders
What is a common feature of a healthy child ?
1. A.
  Lethargy
2. B.
  Alertness and liveliness
3. C.
  Poor physical activity
4. D.
  Frequent illnesses
Answer and explanation
Q30 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Population Dynamics and Control of Conception
One of the Spacing Barrier Contraceptive Methods?
1. A.
  Intrauterine device
2. B.
  Vasectomy
3. C.
  Tubectomy
4. D.
  Condoms
Answer and explanation
Q31 · Forensic Nursing & Indian laws · Indian Judicial System and Laws
The highest court of a state?
1. A.
  High Court
2. B.
  Supreme Court
3. C.
  Chief Judicial Magistrate Court
4. D.
  District Court
Answer and explanation
Q32 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
DPT and DT vaccine should be stored between?
1. A.
  4-8 degree Celsius
2. B.
  4-6 degree Celsius
3. C.
  2-8 degree Celsius
4. D.
  4-10 degree Celsius
Answer and explanation
Q33 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Miscellaneous
What is a common risk associated with teenage pregnancy
1. A.
  Increased risk of high blood pressure
2. B.
  Increased risk of preterm birth
3. C.
  Decreased risk of gestational diabetes
4. D.
  Improved fetal growth
Answer and explanation
Q34 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
The nursing interventions for patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome?
1. A.
  Maintain patent airway
2. B.
  Monitor arterial blood gas values
3. C.
  Remove the misconceptions by discussion
4. D.
  All the above
Answer and explanation
Q35 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
To prevent pulmonary embolism in a bedridden patient, the nurse should?
1. A.
  Limit fluid intake.
2. B.
  Encourage deep breathing exercises.
3. C.
  Use the bed pan while in the bed.
4. D.
  Teach limb physiotherapy while the patient is in bed.
Answer and explanation
Q36 · Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics · Average
The average age of 19 students is 31 years. Later, it was found that the ages of 14, 24, and 31 were wrongly recorded as 41, 42, and 43 respectively. What is the correct average age?
1. A.
  27
2. B.
  30
3. C.
  29
4. D.
  28
Answer and explanation
Q37 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Dysfunctional Uterine bleeding means?
1. A.
  Excess or irregular uterine bleeding
2. B.
  Excess of uterine bleeding
3. C.
  Irregular of Uterine bleeding
4. D.
  Excess flow of Uterine bleeding for long period
Answer and explanation
Q38 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Miscellaneous
Preventive method of thick meconium stained liquor is?
1. A.
  Oropharyngeal suction before delivery
2. B.
  Oropharyngeal suction after delivery
3. C.
  Oropharyngeal suction during delivery
4. D.
  Nasal suctioning before and after delivery
Answer and explanation
Q39 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Normal Puerperium
The true contraindications of breast feeding are?
1. A.
  HIV and Lithium therapy
2. B.
  Cystic fibrosis and Galactosemia
3. C.
  Galactosemia and Phenylketonuria
4. D.
  Active TB and Galactosemia
Answer and explanation
Q40 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Oncology: Nursing Management in Cancer Care
Risk factor for breast cancer?
1. A.
  Recurrent infection and inflammation of breast
2. B.
  Ovarian and hormonal function
3. C.
  Dietary and environmental function
4. D.
  Both (2) and (3)
Answer and explanation
Q41 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Anuria means?
1. A.
  Formation and excretion of urine less than 100 ml in 24 hrs
2. B.
  Formation and excretion of urine less than 50 ml in 24 hrs
3. C.
  Formation and excretion of urine less than 10 ml in 24 hrs
4. D.
  No formation of urine
Answer and explanation
Q42 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Modern concepts of child- care
It is a specialized area of child health?
1. A.
  Promotive pediatrics
2. B.
  Social pediatrics
3. C.
  Environmental pediatrics
4. D.
  Preventive pediatrics
Answer and explanation
Q43 · Nursing Foundations · Nutritional Needs
The reason for contraindication of oral intake is?
1. A.
  Unconscious
2. B.
  Mouth trauma
3. C.
  Indigestion
4. D.
  All of the above
Answer and explanation
Q44 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness
Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness (IMNCI) developed by?
1. A.
  WHO and ICDS
2. B.
  UNICEF and IAP
3. C.
  UNICEF and ICDS
4. D.
  WHO and UNICEF
Answer and explanation
Q45 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Dengue infection is caused by?
1. A.
  Arbovirus
2. B.
  Aedes aegypti virus
3. C.
  Paramyxovirus
4. D.
  RNA virus
Answer and explanation
Q46 · Nursing Foundations · History of Nursing & Nursing as a profession
Nursing is considered as?
1. A.
  Profession of charity
2. B.
  Profession of caring
3. C.
  Profession of teaching
4. D.
  All of the above
Answer and explanation
Q47 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · General Characteristics of Microbes
Invasion of micro-organism to a susceptible host is known as?
1. A.
  Inflammation
2. B.
  Infection
3. C.
  Infiltration
4. D.
  Contamination
Answer and explanation
Q48 · Nursing Foundations · History of Nursing & Nursing as a profession
It is an occupation of ethical components, devoted to the promotion of human and social welfare?
1. A.
  Nursing
2. B.
  Ethics
3. C.
  Philosophy
4. D.
  Profession
Answer and explanation
Q49 · Nursing Foundations · Administration of medications
The flow rate (drops/minute) of 800 ml Ringer lactate solution for 10 hrs transfusion through macro drip set?
1. A.
  30 drops/minute
2. B.
  25 drops/minute
3. C.
  20 drops/minute
4. D.
  35 drops/minute
Answer and explanation
Q50 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · End-of-Life Care
The reason for intubating a nasogastric tube into patients with extensive burns is?
1. A.
  To administer feeds
2. B.
  To prevent the risk of aspiration
3. C.
  To aspirate the stomach contents
4. D.
  All above
Answer and explanation
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Q51 · Nursing Foundations · Promoting safety in health care environment
Hazards of restraints are?
1. A.
  Nerve damage
2. B.
  Pressure sore
3. C.
  Foot drop
4. D.
  All of the above
Answer and explanation
Q52 · Nursing Foundations · History of Nursing & Nursing as a profession
It refers to individual self-determination and freedom of choice?
1. A.
  Informed consent
2. B.
  Veracity
3. C.
  Autonomy
4. D.
  Respect
Answer and explanation
Q53 · Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics · Speed–distance–time
A bullet train is traveling at a speed of 131 km/h.

How many seconds will it take to cover a distance of 9.8 km?
1. A.
  75 seconds
2. B.
  90 seconds
3. C.
  105 seconds
4. D.
  120 seconds
Answer and explanation
Q54 · Nursing Foundations · Nursing Process
Priorities are set based upon?
1. A.
  Client's condition
2. B.
  Nurse's condition
3. C.
  Hospital condition
4. D.
  Family condition
Answer and explanation
Q55 · Mental Health Nursing · Principles and Concepts of Mental Health Nursing
One of the biological factors which may cause mental disorder?
1. A.
  Brain damage
2. B.
  Poverty
3. C.
  Abnormal parent child relationship
4. D.
  Alcoholism
Answer and explanation
Q56 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
It is the single most important determinant of the chances of the survival and healthy development of children?
1. A.
  Infections
2. B.
  Low birth weight
3. C.
  Malnutrition
4. D.
  Poverty
Answer and explanation
Q57 · Pathology & Genetics · Genetics
One of the most important preventive measures in Thalassemia?
1. A.
  Antenatal screening
2. B.
  Early blood examination
3. C.
  Fetoscopy
4. D.
  Genetic Counselling
Answer and explanation
Q58 · Nursing Foundations · Loss, Death & Grief
Euthanasia means?
1. A.
  Bad death
2. B.
  Good death
3. C.
  DNR
4. D.
  Intentionally death
Answer and explanation
Q59 · Nursing Foundations · Miscellaneous
The failure of professionals to provide proper and competent care to a patient?
1. A.
  Negligence
2. B.
  Dissemination
3. C.
  Parole
4. D.
  Malpractice
Answer and explanation
Q60 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
A tuberculosis intradermal skin test to detect tuberculosis is given to a high risk patient. How long after administration should the result be evaluated?
1. A.
  Immediately
2. B.
  Within 24 hr
3. C.
  48-72 hr
4. D.
  After 5 days
Answer and explanation
Q61 · General Knowledge · Indian history
The Swaraj Party was founded by?
1. A.
  C.R. Das
2. B.
  Jawaharlal Nehru
3. C.
  Subhash Chandra Bose
4. D.
  Sarojini Naidu
Answer and explanation
Q62 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management Process
It is a way of reviewing the records for the purpose of collecting data?
1. A.
  Research
2. B.
  Audit
3. C.
  Record
4. D.
  Report
Answer and explanation
Q63 · General Knowledge · National Current Affairs
Smriti Irani is the Union Minister of?
1. A.
  Defense
2. B.
  Health
3. C.
  Human Resources Development
4. D.
  Panchayat
Answer and explanation
Q64 · Nursing Foundations · Miscellaneous
Never palpate both carotid pulses at the same time because?
1. A.
  Excessive pressure may obstruct blood flow to the brain
2. B.
  Excessive pressure may obstruct blood flow to the lungs
3. C.
  Excessive pressure may obstruct blood flow to the heart
4. D.
  Excessive pressure may obstruct blood flow to the superior vena cava
Answer and explanation
Q65 · General Knowledge · International Current Affairs
The Shimla agreement was signed with Pakistan by?
1. A.
  Indira Gandhi
2. B.
  I.K. Gujral
3. C.
  V.P. Singh
4. D.
  A.B. Vajpai
Answer and explanation
Q66 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Which of the following checks of the casualty is given the first priority?
1. A.
  Pulse and respiration
2. B.
  Bleeding
3. C.
  Airway and Breathing
4. D.
  Unconsciousness
Answer and explanation
Q67 · Community Health Nursing · Concepts of Community Health and Community Health Nursing
It is one of the major public health problems in India?
1. A.
  Malnutrition
2. B.
  Diarrhea
3. C.
  Communicable diseases
4. D.
  Respiratory infection
Answer and explanation
Q68 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Miscellaneous
Child health is greatly dependent upon?
1. A.
  Maternal health
2. B.
  Family health
3. C.
  Socio economic status
4. D.
  Individual health
Answer and explanation
Q69 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Disorders of Cardiovascular System
The Nursing management of Children with Congestive Cardiac Failure is?
1. A.
  Bed rest in propped up position (45 degree)
2. B.
  Oxygen therapy
3. C.
  Restricting Activities
4. D.
  All the above
Answer and explanation
Q70 · Reasoning · Number series
What number should replace the question mark in the following sequence?

12, 6, 6, 9, 18, ?
1. A.
  36
2. B.
  30
3. C.
  48
4. D.
  45
Answer and explanation
Q71 · Nursing Foundations · Administration of medications
Z-track injection is a method of injecting medication into?
1. A.
  Large muscle
2. B.
  Long muscle
3. C.
  Short muscle
4. D.
  Strong muscle
Answer and explanation
Q72 · Nursing Foundations · Promoting safety in health care environment
The type of restraints to prevent the patient pulling a catheter, IV lines and Hair etc?
1. A.
  Elbow
2. B.
  Mitten
3. C.
  Clove hitch
4. D.
  Boots
Answer and explanation
Q73 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Central Nervous System
The most important Etiological factors of Cerebral Palsy include?
1. A.
  Low birth weight and congenital malformation of Central Nervous System
2. B.
  Perinatal Hypoxia and Kernicterus
3. C.
  Birth trauma and Intra-ventricular Hemorrhage
4. D.
  Birth Asphyxia and Birth trauma
Answer and explanation
Q74 · Community Health Nursing · Health Agencies
The target of Millennium Development Goals in India is?
1. A.
  Reduce infectious disease
2. B.
  Improve nutrition
3. C.
  Increase standard of living
4. D.
  Eradicate extreme poverty
Answer and explanation
Q75 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
First aid measures for rabid dog bite
1. A.
  Perform thorough washing of the bitten area with soap and water
2. B.
  Perform thorough washing of the bitten area with dettol
3. C.
  Perform thorough washing of the bitten area with saline
4. D.
  Perform thorough washing of the bitten area with sterile water
Answer and explanation
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Q76 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
One of the symptoms and signs of meningeal irritation?
1. A.
  Fever
2. B.
  Neck stiffness
3. C.
  Convulsion
4. D.
  Pain
Answer and explanation
Q77 · General Knowledge · Art & Culture
Ammannur Madhava Chakiri is famous for?
1. A.
  Kutiyattam
2. B.
  Kathakali
3. C.
  Thullal
4. D.
  Koothu
Answer and explanation
Q78 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
The management of Intracranial Pressure (ICP) in Head injury includes?
1. A.
  Prevention and treatment of convulsion
2. B.
  Prevention and treatment of fever
3. C.
  Assessment of Glasgow Coma Scale
4. D.
  Slight head up position and controlled hyperventilation
Answer and explanation
Q79 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Integumentary Function
Nursing management of minor burns?
1. A.
  Calculation of burn area and fluid
2. B.
  Initial evaluation and minimizing pain, anxiety and administration of tetanus immunization
3. C.
  Monitor the airway of breathing
4. D.
  Administration of antibiotics
Answer and explanation
Q80 · General Knowledge · Indian history
Who was the father of Tipu Sultan?
1. A.
  Mir Qasim
2. B.
  Mir Jafar
3. C.
  Haider Ali
4. D.
  Shah Alam
Answer and explanation
Q81 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Vitamins
Which of the following is a water-soluble vitamin?
1. A.
  Vitamin A
2. B.
  Vitamin C
3. C.
  Vitamin D
4. D.
  Vitamin E
Answer and explanation
Q82 · Nursing Foundations · Health Assessment
Which of the following skill is needed for physical examination?
1. A.
  Intact senses
2. B.
  Objectivity
3. C.
  Communication
4. D.
  All of the above
Answer and explanation
Q83 · Nursing Foundations · Nutritional Needs
After giving nasogastric feed, elevate the head end of 30-60 degrees for at least?
1. A.
  40 minutes
2. B.
  30 minutes
3. C.
  60 minutes
4. D.
  10 minutes
Answer and explanation
Q84 · Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) · Introduction to computer applications
Operating systems and other programs typically access a hardware device through a ______ which provides a software interface to the device.
1. A.
  Macro assembler
2. B.
  Device driver
3. C.
  Dynamic linker
4. D.
  Compiler
Answer and explanation
Q85 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
Inhalation of cotton fiber dust over a long period of time is known as?
1. A.
  Bagassosis
2. B.
  Farmer's lung
3. C.
  Byssinosis
4. D.
  Arsenic lung
Answer and explanation
Q86 · Nursing Foundations · Comfort, Rest & Sleep & Pain
Never apply heat to open wounds because?
1. A.
  It may cause bleeding
2. B.
  It may enhance edema
3. C.
  It may enhance discomfort
4. D.
  It may spread infection to surrounding tissues
Answer and explanation
Q87 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Amenorrhea
Primary amenorrhoea means?
1. A.
  Absence of menstruation for 3 months
2. B.
  Absence of menstruation for 6 months
3. C.
  Absence of menstruation for 1 year
4. D.
  Failure of beginning spontaneous menstruation by the age of 16
Answer and explanation
Q88 · Nursing Foundations · Documentation & Reporting
One of the purposes of documentation?
1. A.
  Legal record and audit
2. B.
  Keep the document up to date
3. C.
  Diagnostic purpose
4. D.
  Development of Nursing care plan
Answer and explanation
Q89 · General Knowledge · International Current Affairs
The architect of Indian Foreign Policy?
1. A.
  Gandhiji
2. B.
  Jawaharlal Nehru
3. C.
  Motilal Nehru
4. D.
  Vallabhai Patel
Answer and explanation
Q90 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Other Acute Problems
One of the diagnostic tests for Tuberculosis?
1. A.
  Mantoux test
2. B.
  Blood culture
3. C.
  Complete blood test
4. D.
  Widal test
Answer and explanation
Q91 · Forensic Nursing & Indian laws · Dummy
A nurse who is liable for her course of action is termed as?
1. A.
  Responsible
2. B.
  Competent
3. C.
  Accountable
4. D.
  Autonomy
Answer and explanation
Q92 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
The aim of Advanced Life Support is?
1. A.
  To enhance the tidal volume of lungs
2. B.
  To restore the function of brain
3. C.
  To restore spontaneous heart beat and respiration
4. D.
  To improve the breathing and circulation
Answer and explanation
Q93 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Introduction to Nutrition
Which of the following is NOT a macronutrient
1. A.
  Proteins
2. B.
  Fats
3. C.
  Vitamins
4. D.
  Carbohydrates
Answer and explanation
Q94 · Applied Physiology · Miscellaneous
An indicator of fluid balance?
1. A.
  Urea
2. B.
  Hemoglobin
3. C.
  Sodium
4. D.
  Nitrogen
Answer and explanation
Q95 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
The most important Nurse's advice for a patient with epilepsy?
1. A.
  Take the medications regularly and consult the doctor in case of problem
2. B.
  Do not sit near the fire and consult the doctor in case of problem
3. C.
  Do not engage in any activity and consult the doctor in case of problem
4. D.
  Do not develop stress and fatigue
Answer and explanation
Q96 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Antenatal Care, Preconceptional Counseling and Care
The initial assessment of a newborn is?
1. A.
  Transitional assessment
2. B.
  Apgar score assessment
3. C.
  Ongoing assessment
4. D.
  Clinical assessment
Answer and explanation
Q97 · General Knowledge · Books, authors & institutions
“The Peoples Democracy” is the publication of?
1. A.
  CPI
2. B.
  CPI (M)
3. C.
  DMK
4. D.
  NCP
Answer and explanation
Q98 · Nursing Foundations · Fluid, electrolytes & Acid-base balances
The most important Nurse's Responsibility in Relation to intravenous Drug Administration is?
1. A.
  Controlling the flow rate
2. B.
  Checking the prescription chart
3. C.
  Checking and maintaining patency of the vascular access device
4. D.
  Knowing the therapeutic use of drug
Answer and explanation
Q99 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
The replacement of air in the lungs with fluid or a mass?
1. A.
  Consolidation
2. B.
  Emphysema
3. C.
  Empyema
4. D.
  Fibrosis
Answer and explanation
Q100 · Mental Health Nursing · Behavioural & Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence
The primary prevention of Mental Retardation includes?
1. A.
  Early detection
2. B.
  Psychiatric treatment
3. C.
  Hormone replacement therapy
4. D.
  Genetic counselling
Answer and explanation

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