NHM MP Staff Nurse 2015 question paper

Q1 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Infections of the Individual Pelvic Organs

1. A.

   Bacterial vaginosis

2. B.

   Gonorrhea

3. C.

   Yeast (fungal) infection

4. D.

   Trichomoniasis

Q2 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous

1. A.

   Initiate cardiac monitoring

2. B.

   Provide IV access

3. C.

   Establish an open airway

4. D.

   Obtain a pulse oximetry reading

Q3 · Applied Physiology · Blood

1. A.

   0.5-1.5 lakhs/cu.mm

2. B.

   1.5-4.5 lakhs/cu.mm

3. C.

   2.3-7.0 lakhs/cu.mm

4. D.

   5-10 lakhs/cu.mm

Q4 · Nursing Foundations · Fluid, electrolytes & Acid-base balances

1. A.

   Elevate the IV site

2. B.

   Apply warm, moist soak

3. C.

   Attempt to flush the tube

4. D.

   Discontinue the infusion

Q5 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function

1. A.

   Checking patient's ability to talk

2. B.

   Aspiration of intestinal content

3. C.

   Introducing air and auscultating

4. D.

   X-ray of chest and abdomen

Q6 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Organisational Behaviour & Human Relations

1. A.

   Laissez-faire style

2. B.

   Benevolent style

3. C.

   Democratic style

4. D.

   Autocratic style

Q7 · Mental Health Nursing · Schizophrenia

1. A.

   Perception disorder

2. B.

   Thought disorder

3. C.

   Mood disorder

4. D.

   Sleep disorder

Q8 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function

1. A.

   Bone

2. B.

   Brain

3. C.

   Heart

4. D.

   Lungs

Q9 · General Knowledge · Miscellaneous

1. A.

   Fighter Aircraft

2. B.

   Nuclear Submarine

3. C.

   Assault Rifle

4. D.

   Anti-tank Missile

Q10 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous

1. A.

   Risk, Injury, Functional decrease, Loss and End stage kidney disease

2. B.

   Risk, Iatrogenic factors, Failure, Labile Diabetes, and End stage Kidney disease

3. C.

   Risk Iatrogenic factor, Failure, loss and End stage Kidney disease

4. D.

   Risk, Injury, Failure, Loss and End stage Kidney disease

Q11 · Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics · Work & Efficiency

1. A.

   10.5 hours

2. B.

   8.4 hours

3. C.

   9 hours

4. D.

   9.6 hours

Q12 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Metabolic and Endocrine Function

1. A.

   0.5 - 1 inch

2. B.

   2.5 - 3.5 inch

3. C.

   3.5 - 4.5 inch

4. D.

   6.5 - 10.5 inch

Q13 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Distribution

1. A.

   Sepsis

2. B.

   Infiltration

3. C.

   Fluid overload

4. D.

   Phlebitis

Q14 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management of Nursing Service in the Hospital & Community

1. A.

   New York, US

2. B.

   London, UK

3. C.

   Geneva, Switzerland

4. D.

   Toronto, Canada

Q15 · Nursing Foundations · Administration of medications

1. A.

   Down and back

2. B.

   Up and back

3. C.

   Straight down

4. D.

   Straight back

Q16 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Miscellaneous

1. A.

   Horizontally

2. B.

   Obliquely

3. C.

   Vertically

4. D.

   In a circular way

Q17 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function

1. A.

   First degree AV Block

2. B.

   Second Degree AV Block, Type I

3. C.

   Second-Degree AV Block, Type II

4. D.

   Complete Heart Block

Q18 · Community Health Nursing · Disaster Management

1. A.

   To conduct a detailed review of the disaster response.

2. B.

   To rebuild community infrastructure after a disaster.

3. C.

   To develop plans to protect oneself and family before a disaster occurs.

4. D.

   To provide immediate medical care to victims during a disaster.

Q19 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous

1. A.

   Pulse oximeter

2. B.

   ABG analysis

3. C.

   Ventilator

4. D.

   Stethoscope

Q20 · Forensic Nursing & Indian laws · Dummy

1. A.

   Autopsy

2. B.

   Inquest

3. C.

   Interrogation

4. D.

   Indictment

Q21 · Applied Anatomy · Miscellaneous

1. A.

   Gingivitis

2. B.

   Glossitis

3. C.

   Parotitis

4. D.

   Stomatitis

Q22 · Community Health Nursing · Concepts of Community Health and Community Health Nursing

1. A.

   Number of cases of a disease

2. B.

   Complication of a disease

3. C.

   Prevalence of a disease

4. D.

   Incidence of a disease

Q23 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Miscellaneous

1. A.

   T.B.

2. B.

   Typhoid

3. C.

   Diphtheria

4. D.

   Cholera

Q24 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Hospital-Acquired Infections

1. A.

   Ensuring patients are in private rooms

2. B.

   Administering prophylactic antibiotics to all patients

3. C.

   Wearing a mask and gown for all patient interactions

4. D.

   Performing proper and frequent hand washing

Q25 · Reasoning · Direction Sense

1. A.

   3 km

2. B.

   5 km

3. C.

   8 km

4. D.

   10 km

Q26 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Miscellaneous

1. A.

   7-10 days after the end of menstrual period

2. B.

   The first day of menstrual period

3. C.

   Ovulation period

4. D.

   Any convenient time period

Q27 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Menstruation

1. A.

   The woman's period stops

2. B.

   The woman's period commences

3. C.

   There is spontaneous heavy bleeding

4. D.

   There are irregular periods

Q28 · Pharmacology · Antimicrobial Drugs

1. A.

   Increase the dose of the antibiotic

2. B.

   Administer an antihistamine and continue the antibiotic

3. C.

   Discontinue the antibiotic therapy

4. D.

   Apply a topical steroid cream to the rash

Q29 · Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics · Miscellaneous

1. A.

   10 years

2. B.

   20 years

3. C.

   15 years

4. D.

   25 years

Q30 · Mental Health Nursing · Treatment modalities and therapies used in mental disorders

1. A.

   Raised ICP

2. B.

   Organic mood disorders

3. C.

   Liver disorders

4. D.

   Severe psychosis

Q31 · Applied Anatomy · Reproductive System

1. A.

   Ampulla

2. B.

   Isthmus

3. C.

   Infundibulum

4. D.

   Interstitial portion

Q32 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function

1. A.

   Water seal drainage setup

2. B.

   Manual resuscitator bag

3. C.

   O2 Analyser

4. D.

   Tracheostomy cleaning kit

Q33 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy

1. A.

   Pregnancy

2. B.

   Pelvic Infections

3. C.

   Heart diseases

4. D.

   All above

Q34 · Nursing Foundations · Health Assessment

1. A.

   Lesions

2. B.

   Signs

3. C.

   Symptoms

4. D.

   Primary data

Q35 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Prolonged Labor, Obstructed Labor, Dystocia Caused by Fetal Anomalies

1. A.

   Dyspepsia

2. B.

   Dyspareunia

3. C.

   Dyspnoea

4. D.

   Dystocia

Q36 · English · Vocabulary

1. A.

   Leutenant

2. B.

   Leiutenant

3. C.

   Lieutenant

4. D.

   Lieutenant

Q37 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms

1. A.

   Filariasis

2. B.

   JE

3. C.

   Dengue

4. D.

   Yellow fever

Q38 · Applied Physiology · Sensory organs

1. A.

   Convex

2. B.

   Concave

3. C.

   Cylindrical

4. D.

   None

Q39 · Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics · Average

1. A.

   30

2. B.

   25

3. C.

   40

4. D.

   45

Q40 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms

1. A.

   Saliva

2. B.

   Sputum

3. C.

   Feces & blood

4. D.

   All above

Q41 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants

1. A.

   Accumulation of blood between the periosteum and the flat skull bone

2. B.

   Presence of forceps marks over the scalp

3. C.

   Wide separation of skull sutures

4. D.

   Oedema of the presenting part of the scalp

Q42 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Distribution

1. A.

   Hypokalaemia

2. B.

   Hyperkalaemia

3. C.

   Hyponatremia

4. D.

   Hypernatremia

Q43 · Nursing Foundations · Administration of medications

1. A.

   42

2. B.

   46

3. C.

   21

4. D.

   38

Q44 · Forensic Nursing & Indian laws · Dummy

1. A.

   Acting in the best interest of the patient.

2. B.

   The duty to not intentionally create harm or injury.

3. C.

   Being honest and truthful with patients.

4. D.

   Distributing benefits and burdens of care equally.

Q45 · Nursing Foundations · History of Nursing & Nursing as a profession

1. A.

   5th September

2. B.

   7th April

3. C.

   1st December

4. D.

   12th May

Q46 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Immunity

1. A.

   Natural active immunity

2. B.

   Artificial active immunity

3. C.

   Natural passive immunity

4. D.

   Artificial passive immunity

Q47 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Skin Disorders

1. A.

   Mumps

2. B.

   Measles

3. C.

   Pertussis

4. D.

   Diphtheria

Q48 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Oncology: Nursing Management in Cancer Care

1. A.

   "Don't worry. It's only temporary"

2. B.

   "Why are you crying? I didn't get to the bad news yet"

3. C.

   "Your hair loss is really pretty"

4. D.

   "I know this will be difficult for you, but your hair will grow back after the completion of therapy"

Q49 · Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics · Proportion

1. A.

   Rs. 1425

2. B.

   Rs. 1500

3. C.

   Rs. 1537.50

4. D.

   Rs. 1576

Q50 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms

1. A.

   Hepatitis A

2. B.

   Hepatitis B

3. C.

   Hepatitis C

4. D.

   Hepatitis D

Q51 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Metabolic and Endocrine Function

1. A.

   Highest glucose level of the patient in past week.

2. B.

   Usual fasting glucose level of the patient.

3. C.

   Insulin level of the patient.

4. D.

   Glucose level of the patient over past 3 months

Q52 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Immunity

1. A.

   To treat active infections with antibiotics

2. B.

   To prevent diseases through active or passive immunity

3. C.

   To diagnose immunological disorders

4. D.

   To reverse the effects of autoimmune diseases

Q53 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function

1. A.

   Place the affected limb at level or slightly lower than rest of body.

2. B.

   Elevate the affected leg at 30° angles.

3. C.

   Provide a hot water bottle to the affected extremity.

4. D.

   Provide an ice cap to the affected extremity.

Q54 · General Knowledge · Sports Current Affairs

1. A.

   Cricket

2. B.

   Volleyball

3. C.

   Basketball

4. D.

   Badminton

Q55 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms

1. A.

   Virus

2. B.

   Fungus

3. C.

   Protozoa

4. D.

   Bacteria

Q56 · Applied Physiology · Blood

1. A.

   O negative

2. B.

   AB group

3. C.

   A group

4. D.

   B group

Q57 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous

1. A.

   Carotid and femoral pulses

2. B.

   Apical and radial pulses

3. C.

   Brachial and radial pulses

4. D.

   Popliteal and dorsalis pedis pulses

Q58 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Examination of a Gynecological Patient

1. A.

   Colposcope

2. B.

   Vaginoscopy

3. C.

   Ayre's Spatula

4. D.

   Laparoscope

Q59 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Introduction

1. A.

   Penicillin

2. B.

   X-Ray

3. C.

   Streptomycin

4. D.

   Telephone

Q60 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function

1. A.

   Limit fluid intake.

2. B.

   Encourage deep breathing exercises.

3. C.

   Use the bed pan while in the bed.

4. D.

   Teach the limb physiotherapy while patient is in bed.

Q61 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function

1. A.

   Immediately

2. B.

   Within 24 hr

3. C.

   48-72 hr

4. D.

   After 5 days

Q62 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Immunization and Immunodeficiency

1. A.

   Polio

2. B.

   Measles

3. C.

   Pertussis

4. D.

   HPV

Q63 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous

1. A.

   30 minutes before meals and 1 to 3 hours after meals

2. B.

   1 hour before meals and 1 to 3 hours after meals

3. C.

   30 minutes before meals and 30 minutes after meals

4. D.

   1 hour before meals and 30 minutes after meals

Q64 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Disinfection and Sterilization

1. A.

   A disinfectant is used on non-living objects only whereas an antiseptic is used on the living skin surface.

2. B.

   A disinfectant kills bacterial spores while an antiseptic does not.

3. C.

   A disinfectant does not achieve sterilization and an antiseptic does.

4. D.

   Disinfectants are chemical substances while antiseptics are not chemical substances.

Q65 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Common Medical Procedures

1. A.

   Gastric lavage

2. B.

   Monitor pulse and blood pressure

3. C.

   Start IV line

4. D.

   Use acetyl cysteine (Antidote)

Q66 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function

1. A.

   Left Middle cerebral Artery

2. B.

   Vertebral Artery

3. C.

   Brain stem

4. D.

   Right Middle Cerebral Artery.

Q67 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function

1. A.

   People who smoke

2. B.

   People living in villages and engaged in agricultural farming

3. C.

   Elderly people with asthma

4. D.

   People with HIV infection

Q68 · Applied Anatomy · Renal System

1. A.

   Nephron

2. B.

   Neuron

3. C.

   PCT

4. D.

   DCT

Q69 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Hypothesis & Assumption

1. A.

   Research hypothesis

2. B.

   Academic hypothesis

3. C.

   Complex hypothesis

4. D.

   Null hypothesis

Q70 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function

1. A.

   Pursed-lip breathing

2. B.

   Chronic steroid therapy

3. C.

   High flow oxygen

4. D.

   High Carbohydrate diet

Q71 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Review of Specimen Collection

1. A.

   Immediately after the first dose of antibiotics

2. B.

   Before the administration of any antimicrobial therapy

3. C.

   During the peak of the patient's fever

4. D.

   24 hours after starting antimicrobial treatment

Q72 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms

1. A.

   Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

2. B.

   Microorganisms resistant to specific antibiotics

3. C.

   Micro-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

4. D.

   Methicillin - reactive Staphylococcus aureus

Q73 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Hospital-Acquired Infections

1. A.

   Surgical site infections (SSI)

2. B.

   Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)

3. C.

   Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI)

4. D.

   Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI)

Q74 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy

1. A.

   Increased intake of milk.

2. B.

   Slowing of GI peristaltic movement

3. C.

   Changes in metabolic rate

4. D.

   Pressure of growing uterus on the anus

Q75 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Integumentary Function

1. A.

   Multiple petechiae

2. B.

   Erythematous macules

3. C.

   Shiny, silvery scaly lesions

4. D.

   Pruritic lesions

Q76 · Forensic Nursing & Indian laws · Dummy

1. A.

   Only the nurse

2. B.

   Only the physician

3. C.

   Only the pharmacist

4. D.

   All are liable for mistake

Q77 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms

1. A.

   Staphylococcus

2. B.

   Corynebacterium

3. C.

   Helicobacter pylori

4. D.

   Streptococcus.

Q78 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function

1. A.

   Check for temperature

2. B.

   Stop the transfusion

3. C.

   Send the samples to the blood bank

4. D.

   Remove the IV line

Q79 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Normal Puerperium

1. A.

   Oxytocin

2. B.

   Progesterone

3. C.

   Prolactin

4. D.

   Estrogen

Q80 · Applied Anatomy · Musculoskeletal System

1. A.

   Skull

2. B.

   Arm

3. C.

   Leg

4. D.

   Face

Q81 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Complications of the Third Stage of Labor

1. A.

   Retroversion

2. B.

   Inversion

3. C.

   Involution

4. D.

   Subinvolution

Q82 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Practical Obstetrics

1. A.

   Kocher's forceps

2. B.

   Ovum forceps

3. C.

   Kielland's forceps

4. D.

   Curette

Q83 · Applied Anatomy · Circulatory & Lymphatic System

1. A.

   Lt atrium

2. B.

   Rt atrium

3. C.

   Lt ventricle

4. D.

   Rt ventricle

Q84 · Pharmacology · Gastrointestinal Drugs

1. A.

   Lactulose

2. B.

   Folic acid

3. C.

   Thiamine

4. D.

   5% Dextrose

Q85 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function

1. A.

   Platelet concentrate

2. B.

   Packed red blood cells

3. C.

   Fresh Frozen Plasma

4. D.

   Cryoprecipitate

Q86 · Reasoning · Arrangements & Puzzles

1. A.

   20

2. B.

   21

3. C.

   22

4. D.

   23

Q87 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Organ function tests

1. A.

   Bilirubin

2. B.

   SGOT

3. C.

   SGPT

4. D.

   Creatinine

Q88 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function

1. A.

   Multiple rib fractures seen in X-ray.

2. B.

   Decreased movement of chest wall

3. C.

   Tracheal deviation

4. D.

   Paradoxical chest movement during respiration.

Q89 · General Knowledge · Indian geography

1. A.

   Mumbai

2. B.

   New Delhi

3. C.

   Kolkata

4. D.

   Jaipur

Q90 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Orthopedic disorders

1. A.

   Simple fracture

2. B.

   Colles' fracture

3. C.

   Greenstick fracture

4. D.

   Complicated fracture

Q91 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Isolation Precautions and Use of Personal Protective Equipment

1. A.

   Administering prophylactic antibiotics.

2. B.

   Placing the patient in a negative-pressure room.

3. C.

   Hand hygiene.

4. D.

   Restricting all visitors.

Q92 · Nursing Foundations · Care of altered functioning of sensory organ & Unconscious patient

1. A.

   Fowler's position

2. B.

   Side lying

3. C.

   Supine

4. D.

   Trendelenburg

Q93 · Applied Physiology · Respiratory system

1. A.

   The volume of air in alveoli that are not perfused with blood.

2. B.

   The total volume of air the lungs can hold after a maximal inspiration.

3. C.

   The volume of air remaining in the lungs after a normal expiration.

4. D.

   The volume of air in the conducting airways that does not participate in gas exchange.

Q94 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function

1. A.

   Continuous positive airway pressure

2. B.

   Continuous potential airway pressure

3. C.

   Continuous positive air pressure

4. D.

   Continuous positive airway potential

Q95 · Nursing Foundations · Vital Signs

1. A.

   Oral

2. B.

   Axillary

3. C.

   Groin

4. D.

   Rectal

Q96 · Pharmacology · General Pharmacology

1. A.

   Anaphylaxis

2. B.

   Interaction

3. C.

   Adverse

4. D.

   Toxicity

Q97 · Nursing Foundations · Miscellaneous

1. A.

   Send the patient to the hospital

2. B.

   Apply antiseptic solution

3. C.

   Wash the wound with soap and water

4. D.

   To suture the wound

Q98 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Hand Hygiene

1. A.

   Wearing gloves

2. B.

   Wearing laboratory coats

3. C.

   Effective hand washing

4. D.

   Wearing protective eyewear

Q99 · Pharmacology · Antimicrobial Drugs

1. A.

   Reddish orange color of urine, saliva and sputum

2. B.

   Eighth cranial nerve damage

3. C.

   Brain dysfunction

4. D.

   Vestibular dysfunction

Q100 · Nursing Education · Miscellaneous

1. A.

   To fulfill requirements for initial nursing licensure.

2. B.

   To provide basic nursing education to new students.

3. C.

   To enhance the skills and knowledge of current employees.

4. D.

   To discipline employees who have made clinical errors.