KPSC Staff Nurse 2021 question paper

KPSC Nursing Officer · 2021 · 100 questions · 75 minutes · 0.33 mark deducted per wrong answer

Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) 12
Obstetrics & Gynaecology 11
Mental Health Nursing 9
Nursing Management & Leadership 8
Community Health Nursing 8
Medical & Surgical Nursing 7
Applied Physiology 7
Nursing Foundations 6
Applied Anatomy 5
Nursing Research & Statistics 5
Pharmacology 5
Applied Psychology 4
Nursing Education 3
Applied Microbiology & Infection control 3
Forensic Nursing & Indian laws 2
Applied Sociology 2
Applied Nutrition & Dietetics 2
General Knowledge 1

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Q1 · General Knowledge · Indian geography
Statue of Unity is situated in which state–
1. A.
  West Bengal
2. B.
  Gujarat
3. C.
  Delhi
4. D.
  Madhya Pradesh
Answer and explanation
Q2 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management Basics Applied to Nursing
Which of the following is not an element of management?
1. A.
  Planning
2. B.
  Commanding
3. C.
  Controlling
4. D.
  Staffing
Answer and explanation
Q3 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management of Nursing Service in the Hospital & Community
The period between placing the order and receiving the stores?
1. A.
  Reorder time
2. B.
  Shelf life
3. C.
  Economic order of quantity
4. D.
  Lead time
Answer and explanation
Q4 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Micronutrients in Health and Disease
How many mega doses of vitamin A are given in the vitamin A prophylaxis programme?
1. A.
  5 mega doses
2. B.
  10 mega doses
3. C.
  9 mega doses
4. D.
  11 mega doses
Answer and explanation
Q5 · Applied Psychology · Personality
As per the psychosocial development theory of Erikson, identity and role confusion are associated with?
1. A.
  Infancy
2. B.
  Toddler
3. C.
  Preschooler
4. D.
  Adolescents
Answer and explanation
Q6 · Community Health Nursing · Miscellaneous
Which among the following is the correct sequence of referral system in Kerala?
1. A.
  Subcentre - primary health centre - community health centre - district hospital
2. B.
  Subcentre - community health centre - primary health centre - district hospital
3. C.
  Community health centre - primary health centre - district hospital - subcentre
4. D.
  District hospital - primary health centre - community health centre - subcentre
Answer and explanation
Q7 · Community Health Nursing · Epidemiology – Epidemiological Approaches and Processes
A cervical cancer screening was conducted in a rural community among 1000 adult population. During the survey it was found that 8 women already diagnosed with cancer of cervix and 12 new cases of cancer of cervix identified. Estimate the prevalence of cancer of cervix in the community.
1. A.
  2%
2. B.
  3.57%
3. C.
  2.14%
4. D.
  1.45%
Answer and explanation
Q8 · Forensic Nursing & Indian laws · Dummy
An informed consent given by a child below ______ years of age is considered invalid legally?
1. A.
  7
2. B.
  12
3. C.
  15
4. D.
  18
Answer and explanation
Q9 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · COMPLICATED LABOR-Malposition, Malpresentation and Cord Prolapse
Which of the following can be done during assisted breech delivery? I. Never to rush, II. Never push from above but pull from below, III. Never pull from below but push from above, IV. All of the above
1. A.
  Only II & III
2. B.
  Only I & II
3. C.
  Only I & III
4. D.
  All of the above
Answer and explanation
Q10 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Musculoskeletal Function
Another name for osteitis deformans?
1. A.
  Pott's disease
2. B.
  Paget's disease
3. C.
  Adult rickets
4. D.
  Scoliosis
Answer and explanation
Q11 · Community Health Nursing · Concepts of Community Health and Community Health Nursing
Regular exercise is an example of which level of prevention?
1. A.
  Primary prevention
2. B.
  Secondary prevention
3. C.
  Tertiary prevention
4. D.
  None of the above
Answer and explanation
Q12 · Applied Physiology · Nervous System
Which of the following forms the myelin sheath in the central nervous system?
1. A.
  Astrocytes
2. B.
  Microglia
3. C.
  Oligodendrocytes
4. D.
  Schwann cell
Answer and explanation
Q13 · Applied Psychology · Cognitive Process
Ivan Pavlov is associated with?
1. A.
  Needs theory
2. B.
  Neurotransmitters
3. C.
  Operant conditioning
4. D.
  Classical conditioning
Answer and explanation
Q14 · Applied Anatomy · Respiratory System
Which of the following cells secrete pulmonary surfactant?
1. A.
  Type I alveolar cells
2. B.
  Type II alveolar cells
3. C.
  Type III alveolar cells
4. D.
  Type IV alveolar cells
Answer and explanation
Q15 · Applied Sociology · Family and Marriage
Which among the following is not a type of marriage?
1. A.
  Endogamy
2. B.
  Exogamy
3. C.
  Epigamy
4. D.
  Polygamy
Answer and explanation
Q16 · Nursing Education · Assessment and Planning
Which teaching method is more effective in teaching procedures in nursing education?
1. A.
  Seminar
2. B.
  Symposium
3. C.
  Lecture
4. D.
  Demonstration
Answer and explanation
Q17 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Diagnosis of Pregnancy
Which is the most conclusive clinical sign of pregnancy?
1. A.
  Jacquemier's sign
2. B.
  Osiander's sign
3. C.
  Active fetal movement
4. D.
  Fetal heart sound
Answer and explanation
Q18 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Population, Sample & Sampling
Which of the following is an example of probability sampling
1. A.
  Purposive
2. B.
  Quota
3. C.
  Systematic
4. D.
  Convenient
Answer and explanation
Q19 · Applied Physiology · Reproductive system
Which is the major galactokinetic hormone?
1. A.
  Prolactin
2. B.
  Estrogen
3. C.
  Oxytocin
4. D.
  Progesterone
Answer and explanation
Q20 · Mental Health Nursing · Psychiatric Emergencies
Delirium tremens means
1. A.
  Severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms
2. B.
  Severe opioid withdrawal symptoms
3. C.
  Severe cannabis withdrawal symptoms
4. D.
  Severe sedatives withdrawal symptoms
Answer and explanation
Q21 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
Pentavalent vaccine is a combination of the following vaccine. Choose the right answer?
1. A.
  Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, H3N1, H3N2, and Haemophilus influenza type B
2. B.
  Diphtheria, pneumococcal vaccine, IPV, hepatitis B and Haemophilus influenza type B
3. C.
  Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, IPV, pneumococcal vaccine
4. D.
  Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, hepatitis B and Haemophilus influenza type B
Answer and explanation
Q22 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Which among the following is a gram-positive bacterium?
1. A.
  Chlamydia trachomatis
2. B.
  Clostridium perfringens
3. C.
  Escherichia coli
4. D.
  Yersinia pestis
Answer and explanation
Q23 · Mental Health Nursing · Schizophrenia
Perception without stimuli is?
1. A.
  Delusion
2. B.
  Hallucination
3. C.
  Illusion
4. D.
  Phobia
Answer and explanation
Q24 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Introduction to Statistics
Which is the most frequently occurring value in a data set?
1. A.
  Mean
2. B.
  Mode
3. C.
  Median
4. D.
  Range
Answer and explanation
Q25 · Applied Psychology · Mental Health & mental hygiene
World mental health day:
1. A.
  August 10
2. B.
  September 10
3. C.
  October 10
4. D.
  December 10
Answer and explanation
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Q26 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Normal Growth and its Disorders
The expected weight of a child at the age of 8 years is?
1. A.
  20.5
2. B.
  28.5
3. C.
  30.5
4. D.
  35.5
Answer and explanation
Q27 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Research Approaches and Designs
Which of the following is an example of quantitative study?
1. A.
  Case study
2. B.
  Descriptive
3. C.
  Ethnography
4. D.
  Grounded theory
Answer and explanation
Q28 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Orthopedic disorders
The most severe complication after fracture reduction in children is?
1. A.
  Osteomyelitis
2. B.
  Compartment syndrome
3. C.
  Nonunion
4. D.
  Contracture
Answer and explanation
Q29 · Community Health Nursing · Health Care Planning and Organization of Health Care at various levels
Which is not a principle of primary health care?
1. A.
  Equitable distribution
2. B.
  Community participation
3. C.
  Intersectoral approach
4. D.
  Multidimensionality of health
Answer and explanation
Q30 · Mental Health Nursing · Psychiatric Emergencies
A feeling of internal motor restlessness that can present as tension, nervousness, or anxiety?
1. A.
  Akinesia
2. B.
  Atonia
3. C.
  Akathisia
4. D.
  Agnosia
Answer and explanation
Q31 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
Where are the thumbs placed during chest compression in newborn?
1. A.
  Upper third of sternum
2. B.
  Upper half of sternum
3. C.
  Lower half of sternum
4. D.
  Lower third of sternum
Answer and explanation
Q32 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management
The nurse patient ratio of an intensive care unit?
1. A.
  1:3
2. B.
  1:1
3. C.
  1:6
4. D.
  1:10
Answer and explanation
Q33 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · COMPLICATED LABOR-Malposition, Malpresentation and Cord Prolapse
Which of the following can be done during assisted breech delivery?

I. Never to rush II. Never push from above but pull from below III. Never pull from below but push from above IV. All of the above
1. A.
  Only II & III
2. B.
  Only I & II
3. C.
  Only I & III
4. D.
  All of the above
Answer and explanation
Q34 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Normal Labor
Which is the ideal time for episiotomy? I. When perineum is bulged and thin, II. Just prior to crowning, III. During relaxation, IV. All of the above
1. A.
  Only II & III
2. B.
  Only I & II
3. C.
  Only I & III
4. D.
  All of the above
Answer and explanation
Q35 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
Which type of Tracheoesophageal Fistula (TEF) involves the upper part of the esophagus being blind and not connected to the stomach?
1. A.
  Type A
2. B.
  Type B
3. C.
  Type C
4. D.
  Type D
Answer and explanation
Q36 · Nursing Foundations · History of Nursing & Nursing as a profession
Which ethical principle is followed in telling truth about the disease to a patient?
1. A.
  Veracity
2. B.
  Confidentiality
3. C.
  Fidelity
4. D.
  Justice
Answer and explanation
Q37 · Applied Anatomy · Nervous System
Which cranial nerve innervates the lateral rectus muscle of the eye?
1. A.
  3rd (oculomotor)
2. B.
  4th (trochlear)
3. C.
  5th (Trigeminal)
4. D.
  6th (Abducens)
Answer and explanation
Q38 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Research Problem/Question
Which type of variable represents the outcome of the intervention in the study?
1. A.
  Independent
2. B.
  Discrete
3. C.
  Extraneous
4. D.
  Dependent
Answer and explanation
Q39 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Pelvic Infection
Which of the following are the immediate complications of pelvic inflammatory disease?
1. A.
  Pelvic peritonitis and septicemia
2. B.
  Pelvic peritonitis and dyspareunia
3. C.
  Infertility and adhesion
4. D.
  Infertility and ectopic pregnancy
Answer and explanation
Q40 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management Basics Applied to Nursing
Which of the following is not an element of management?
1. A.
  Planning
2. B.
  Commanding
3. C.
  Controlling
4. D.
  Staffing
Answer and explanation
Q41 · Applied Physiology · Circulatory & Lymphatic system
Volume of blood in liters pumped by heart in one minute?
1. A.
  Stroke volume
2. B.
  Stroke index
3. C.
  Cardiac index
4. D.
  Cardiac output
Answer and explanation
Q42 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
Giving other foods and liquids in addition to breast milk or nonhuman milk to an infant is?
1. A.
  Partial breast feeding
2. B.
  Artificial feeding
3. C.
  Replacement feeding
4. D.
  Complementary feeding
Answer and explanation
Q43 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
What is the primary cause of Tracheoesophageal Fistula (TEF) in infants?
1. A.
  Incomplete fusion of the trachea and esophagus
2. B.
  Incomplete closure of the stomach and intestines
3. C.
  Genetic mutation of the esophageal tissue
4. D.
  Defective development of the respiratory system
Answer and explanation
Q44 · Pharmacology · General Pharmacology
What is meant by 'trough'?
1. A.
  Time it takes for a medication to reach its highest effective concentration
2. B.
  Minimum blood serum concentration of medication
3. C.
  Blood serum concentration of medication reached and maintained after repeated fixed doses
4. D.
  The level at which a medication produces a response
Answer and explanation
Q45 · Nursing Education · Introduction and Theoretical Foundations
Who stated that: “By education I mean an overall all-round drawing out of the best in child and man, in body, mind and spirit”?
1. A.
  Swami Vivekananda
2. B.
  Mahatma Gandhi
3. C.
  John Dewey
4. D.
  Socrates
Answer and explanation
Q46 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Pediatric Critical Care
The most common cause of cardiac arrest in infants and young children is?
1. A.
  Anaphylaxis
2. B.
  Cardiac arrhythmia
3. C.
  Respiratory failure
4. D.
  Seizure
Answer and explanation
Q47 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Licox catheter system is used to
1. A.
  Assess cerebral oxygenation
2. B.
  Drain CSF
3. C.
  Administer chemotherapy
4. D.
  Assess ICP
Answer and explanation
Q48 · Applied Physiology · Nervous System
Pupillary reflex is checked to find out the functioning of ______ nerve.
1. A.
  Optic nerve
2. B.
  Oculomotor
3. C.
  Trigeminal
4. D.
  Abducens
Answer and explanation
Q49 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · General Characteristics of Microbes
Bacilli are the term used for
1. A.
  Spherical bacteria
2. B.
  Comma shaped bacteria
3. C.
  Rod shaped bacteria
4. D.
  Spiral bacteria
Answer and explanation
Q50 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Population Dynamics and Control of Conception
Which is not a barrier method of contraception?
1. A.
  Condom
2. B.
  Cervical cap
3. C.
  Copper T
4. D.
  Diaphragm
Answer and explanation
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Q51 · Applied Sociology · Culture
Behavioral pattern of everyday life which unconsciously arises within a group is?
1. A.
  Personality
2. B.
  Customs
3. C.
  Character
4. D.
  Culture
Answer and explanation
Q52 · Mental Health Nursing · Personality and Sexual Disorders
Practice of gaining sexual pleasure from watching others when they are naked or engaged in sexual activity.
1. A.
  Fetishism
2. B.
  Transvestism
3. C.
  Sexual sadism
4. D.
  Voyeurism
Answer and explanation
Q53 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Common Medical Procedures
The age at which children can localize pain is?
1. A.
  At birth
2. B.
  1 year
3. C.
  2 year
4. D.
  3 year
Answer and explanation
Q54 · Mental Health Nursing · Mood disorders
Indirect speech that is delayed in reaching the point but eventually gets from the original point to desired goal?
1. A.
  Flight of ideas
2. B.
  Tangentiality
3. C.
  Loosening of association
4. D.
  Circumstantiality
Answer and explanation
Q55 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management of Nursing Service in the Hospital & Community
The allocation of authority and responsibility to perform a selected task to a competent individual is known as
1. A.
  Assignment
2. B.
  Transference
3. C.
  Delegation
4. D.
  Mentoring
Answer and explanation
Q56 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Imaging in Obstetrics (USG, MRI, CT, Radiology), Amniocentesis and Guides to Clinical Tests
What is the recommended first-line imaging study to evaluate an ovarian cyst?
1. A.
  MRI abdomen
2. B.
  Pelvic ultrasound
3. C.
  Chest X-ray
4. D.
  Intravenous pyelogram (IVP)
Answer and explanation
Q57 · Community Health Nursing · National Health Programs
National Tobacco Control Program launched by Government of India in?
1. A.
  2013–14
2. B.
  2008–09
3. C.
  2010–11
4. D.
  2007–08
Answer and explanation
Q58 · Applied Physiology · Musculoskeletal system
Which of the following is a hinge joint?
1. A.
  Elbow joint
2. B.
  Shoulder joint
3. C.
  Hip joint
4. D.
  Atlantoaxial joint
Answer and explanation
Q59 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Organisational Behaviour & Human Relations
What is the type of leadership where there is little input from group members?
1. A.
  Autocratic
2. B.
  Democratic
3. C.
  Laissez faire
4. D.
  Participative
Answer and explanation
Q60 · Applied Anatomy · Nervous System
Carpal tunnel syndrome is compression of?
1. A.
  Radial nerve
2. B.
  Median nerve
3. C.
  Ulnar nerve
4. D.
  Metacarpal nerve
Answer and explanation
Q61 · Community Health Nursing · Leadership, Supervision and Monitoring
Identify the public health functionaries at the primary health centre
1. A.
  ASHA JPHN PHN
2. B.
  PHN HPHN DPHN
3. C.
  MCH officer PHNS JPHN
4. D.
  ASHA MCH officer JPHN
Answer and explanation
Q62 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Immunologic Function
Felty's syndrome is a complication of
1. A.
  Osteoarthritis
2. B.
  Rheumatoid arthritis
3. C.
  SLE
4. D.
  Osteochondritis
Answer and explanation
Q63 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Common Medical Procedures
A child having 18 kg weight is admitted with dehydration. What is the intravenous fluid requirement for 24 hours?
1. A.
  950 ml
2. B.
  1400 ml
3. C.
  1650 ml
4. D.
  2000 ml
Answer and explanation
Q64 · Applied Physiology · Renal system
Normal glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is:
1. A.
  30 ml/min/1.73 m²
2. B.
  60 ml/min/1.73 m²
3. C.
  60 ml/min/1.73 m²
4. D.
  125 ml/min/1.73 m²
Answer and explanation
Q65 · Pharmacology · Hormones & Related Drugs
Tamoxifen is
1. A.
  Estrogen agonist
2. B.
  Progesterone agonist
3. C.
  Estrogen antagonist
4. D.
  Progesterone antagonist
Answer and explanation
Q66 · Mental Health Nursing · Schizophrenia
Word meaning "schizophrenia" is
1. A.
  Split mind
2. B.
  Split personality
3. C.
  Split thought
4. D.
  Split emotions
Answer and explanation
Q67 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Organisational Behaviour & Human Relations
What is the type of leadership where there is little input from group members?
1. A.
  Autocratic
2. B.
  Democratic
3. C.
  Laissez faire
4. D.
  Participative
Answer and explanation
Q68 · Mental Health Nursing · Mood disorders
Deficiency of serotonin causes?
1. A.
  Depression
2. B.
  Schizophrenia
3. C.
  Mania
4. D.
  Mental retardation
Answer and explanation
Q69 · Mental Health Nursing · Nursing process in Psychiatry
MSE means
1. A.
  Mental screening examination
2. B.
  Mood screening examination
3. C.
  Mood status examination
4. D.
  Mental status examination
Answer and explanation
Q70 · Nursing Foundations · Administration of medications
A patient is ordered 2 mg morphine. Available vial contains 10 mg per ml. Find the amount of drug to be administered in ml.
1. A.
  0.1 ml
2. B.
  0.2 ml
3. C.
  0.4 ml
4. D.
  0.5 ml
Answer and explanation
Q71 · Forensic Nursing & Indian laws · Dummy
False written report with an intention of harming the reputation of one person is known as?
1. A.
  Slander
2. B.
  Libel
3. C.
  Battery
4. D.
  Assault
Answer and explanation
Q72 · Nursing Foundations · Communication & Nurse-Patient Relationship
Ability to see beyond outward behavior and sense accurately inner experience of another at a given point is?
1. A.
  Genuineness
2. B.
  Empathy
3. C.
  Trust
4. D.
  Intimacy
Answer and explanation
Q73 · Community Health Nursing · Respiratory Infections
According to WHO recommendation in COVID 19 pandemic, generally children aged 5 years and below should wear which type of mask?
1. A.
  No mask
2. B.
  Fabric mask
3. C.
  N-95 mask
4. D.
  Triple layer surgical mask
Answer and explanation
Q74 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Abnormalities of the Puerperium
Which of the following is done for management of acute mastitis?

I. Continue breastfeeding or frequent emptying of the breast. II. Administer appropriate antibiotics and analgesics as prescribed. III. Apply warm compresses before feeding and cold compresses after feeding.
1. A.
  Only I & III
2. B.
  Only I & II
3. C.
  Only II & III
4. D.
  All of the above
Answer and explanation
Q75 · Applied Physiology · Sensory organs
Which of the following photoreceptors helps in "bright light vision"?
1. A.
  Rods
2. B.
  Cones
3. C.
  Pons
4. D.
  Opsin
Answer and explanation
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Q76 · Applied Anatomy · Circulatory & Lymphatic System
In most cases, the point of maximum impulse is at
1. A.
  4th intercostal space left sternal border
2. B.
  5th intercostal space left sternal border
3. C.
  4th intercostal space midclavicular line
4. D.
  5th intercostal space midclavicular line
Answer and explanation
Q77 · Community Health Nursing · Concepts of Community Health and Community Health Nursing
Government of India announced year of empowerment of women in the year?
1. A.
  2000
2. B.
  2001
3. C.
  2002
4. D.
  2003
Answer and explanation
Q78 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Modern concepts of child- care
The age group who are most at risk for stressful experience as a result of illness and hospitalization is?
1. A.
  Toddler
2. B.
  Preschooler
3. C.
  Schooler
4. D.
  Adolescent
Answer and explanation
Q79 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · General Characteristics of Microbes
Bacterial cell walls are mainly composed of?
1. A.
  Peptidoglycan
2. B.
  Lipoproteins
3. C.
  Polysaccharides
4. D.
  Triglycerides
Answer and explanation
Q80 · Nursing Foundations · Communication & Nurse-Patient Relationship
Therapeutic communication technique where directing ideas, feelings, questions content back to client so as to enable exploring their own ideas and feelings about situation?
1. A.
  Probing
2. B.
  Clarifying
3. C.
  Reflecting
4. D.
  Challenging
Answer and explanation
Q81 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · National Nutritional Program and Role
In WIFS programme the target age group is?
1. A.
  15 to 45 years
2. B.
  1 to 5 years
3. C.
  10 to 19 years
4. D.
  Above 60 years
Answer and explanation
Q82 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Introduction to Statistics
Which of the following is a measure of central tendency?
1. A.
  Range
2. B.
  Median
3. C.
  Standard deviation
4. D.
  Quartile deviation
Answer and explanation
Q83 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management Basics Applied to Nursing
Which among the following is included in Henri Fayol's 14 principles of management?
1. A.
  Motivation
2. B.
  Discipline
3. C.
  Supervision
4. D.
  Communication
Answer and explanation
Q84 · Applied Psychology · Personality
Father of psychoanalysis:
1. A.
  Erik Erickson
2. B.
  Sigmund Freud
3. C.
  Abraham Maslow
4. D.
  Watson
Answer and explanation
Q85 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy
What is reduced sperm motility known as?
1. A.
  Azoospermia
2. B.
  Asthenozoospermia
3. C.
  Aspermia
4. D.
  Oligospermia
Answer and explanation
Q86 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Diagnosis of Pregnancy
What is asymmetrical enlargement of uterus in lateral implantation is called?
1. A.
  Hegar's sign
2. B.
  Osiander's sign
3. C.
  Piskacek's sign
4. D.
  Palmer's sign
Answer and explanation
Q87 · Mental Health Nursing · Crisis Intervention
When a person is unable to cope with the natural process of development?
1. A.
  Maturational crisis
2. B.
  Situational crisis
3. C.
  Adventitious crisis
4. D.
  Growth crisis
Answer and explanation
Q88 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Palpable gallbladder in a jaundiced patient due to biliary obstruction is called?
1. A.
  Blumberg's sign
2. B.
  Courvoisier's sign
3. C.
  Blumberg sign
4. D.
  Roger's sign
Answer and explanation
Q89 · Nursing Foundations · History of Nursing & Nursing as a profession
Which of the following is not a characteristic of a profession?
1. A.
  Service orientation
2. B.
  Scientific
3. C.
  Code of ethics
4. D.
  Dependency
Answer and explanation
Q90 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Hemorrhage in Early Pregnancy
Which of the following statements is/are correct about prevention of perineal laceration? I. Delivery by early extension of head is avoided, II. Deliver head in between contraction, III. Spontaneous forcible delivery of head, IV. All of the above
1. A.
  Only I & II
2. B.
  Only II & III
3. C.
  Only I & III
4. D.
  All of the above
Answer and explanation
Q91 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Immunization and Immunodeficiency
A child who is on immunosuppressive therapy can take live vaccines after ______ time of stopping of immunosuppressant drugs?
1. A.
  1 week
2. B.
  4 weeks
3. C.
  8 weeks
4. D.
  12 weeks
Answer and explanation
Q92 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Depth of chest compression in adult CPR
1. A.
  2.5 cm
2. B.
  3 cm
3. C.
  5 cm
4. D.
  6 cm
Answer and explanation
Q93 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
Percentage of oxygen delivered through 'red' colored Venturi mask is
1. A.
  35
2. B.
  40
3. C.
  50
4. D.
  60
Answer and explanation
Q94 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
Inj. Pamidronate is indicated in?
1. A.
  Hyperkalemia
2. B.
  Organophosphorous poisoning
3. C.
  Organocarbamate poisoning
4. D.
  Hypercalcemia
Answer and explanation
Q95 · Pharmacology · Antimicrobial Drugs
Drug derived from Streptomyces venezuelae?
1. A.
  Streptomycin
2. B.
  Streptokinase
3. C.
  Chloramphenicol
4. D.
  Tetracycline
Answer and explanation
Q96 · Applied Anatomy · Reproductive System
Cooper's ligaments are located at?
1. A.
  Abdomen
2. B.
  Breast
3. C.
  Knee joint
4. D.
  Shoulder joint
Answer and explanation
Q97 · Nursing Foundations · Nursing Process
The term 'nursing process' was originally used by?
1. A.
  V Henderson
2. B.
  L. Hall
3. C.
  D Johnson
4. D.
  B. Neuman
Answer and explanation
Q98 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Introduction to Nutrition
Identify the nutrient of proximate principle: I. Carbohydrate, II. Fat, III. Protein, IV. Vitamin, V. Mineral
1. A.
  I, II, & III
2. B.
  II, III & IV
3. C.
  III, IV & V
4. D.
  None of the above
Answer and explanation
Q99 · Nursing Education · Implementation
Which of the following is a small group teaching method?
1. A.
  Lecture
2. B.
  Panel discussion
3. C.
  Seminar
4. D.
  Symposium
Answer and explanation
Q100 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management Process
Which type of budget outlines the purchase of large fixed assets?
1. A.
  Operating budget
2. B.
  Capital budget
3. C.
  Personnel budget
4. D.
  Revenue budget
Answer and explanation

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