NHM UP Staff Nurse 2017 question paper

NHM UP Staff Nurse · 2017 · 100 questions · 120 minutes

Medical & Surgical Nursing 24
Nursing Foundations 13
Applied Microbiology & Infection control 12
Obstetrics & Gynaecology 11
Applied Anatomy 9
Applied Physiology 5
Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) 5
Biochemistry & Nutrition 5
Pharmacology 4
Community Health Nursing 3
Applied Nutrition & Dietetics 2
Pathology & Genetics 2
General Knowledge 2
Applied Psychology 1
Applied Sociology 1
Mental Health Nursing 1

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Q1 · Nursing Foundations · Administration of medications
Which of the following is not a nurse's role in drug administration?
1. A.
  Right patient
2. B.
  Right dose
3. C.
  Right pattern
4. D.
  Right drug
Answer and explanation
Q2 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Multiple Pregnancy, Amniotic Fluid Disorders, Abnormalities of Placenta and Cord
All the following are complications of twin pregnancy, EXCEPT?
1. A.
  Preterm delivery
2. B.
  Ovulation
3. C.
  Low birth weight
4. D.
  Placental abruption
Answer and explanation
Q3 · Applied Physiology · Blood
Blood cells are produced from?
1. A.
  Bone marrow
2. B.
  Thymus
3. C.
  Spleen
4. D.
  None of these
Answer and explanation
Q4 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
How many days is the neonatal period?
1. A.
  28 days
2. B.
  24 days
3. C.
  45 days
4. D.
  60 days
Answer and explanation
Q5 · Applied Psychology · Motivation & Emotional Processes
Which is the highest level of Need in Maslow's Hierarchy of Basic Human Needs?
1. A.
  Self-Esteem
2. B.
  Safety and security
3. C.
  Self-sacrifice
4. D.
  Self-actualization
Answer and explanation
Q6 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Miscellaneous
Window period in HIV indicates?
1. A.
  Time period between infection and onset of first symptoms
2. B.
  Time period between infection and detection of antibodies against HIV
3. C.
  Time period between infection and maximum multiplication of the causative organism
4. D.
  None of the above
Answer and explanation
Q7 · Applied Anatomy · Musculoskeletal System
A junction between two or more bones and cartilage?
1. A.
  Synovial
2. B.
  Sutures
3. C.
  Joint
4. D.
  Fontanel
Answer and explanation
Q8 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
What is fainting?
1. A.
  A response to fear
2. B.
  An unexpected fever
3. C.
  A brief loss of consciousness
4. D.
  A sign of flu
Answer and explanation
Q9 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Vitamins
Bitot spot is caused by deficiency of?
1. A.
  Vitamin-A
2. B.
  Vitamin-B
3. C.
  Vitamin-C
4. D.
  Vitamin-B6
Answer and explanation
Q10 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Immunity
Hepatitis B can be prevented by?
1. A.
  Measles vaccine
2. B.
  BCG vaccine
3. C.
  DPT vaccine
4. D.
  HBIG vaccine
Answer and explanation
Q11 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Which of the following organs is most affected by jaundice?
1. A.
  Liver
2. B.
  Kidney
3. C.
  Lungs
4. D.
  Both A & B
Answer and explanation
Q12 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Insulin, Glucose Homeostasis & Diabetes Mellitus
The hormone which changes glucose into glycogen is known as?
1. A.
  Glucagon
2. B.
  Insulin
3. C.
  Thyroxin
4. D.
  Heparin
Answer and explanation
Q13 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
The newborn infant should be kept comfortably warm because?
1. A.
  His temperature is low at birth
2. B.
  His temperature tends to fall soon after birth
3. C.
  He is prone to develop infection
4. D.
  Warmth increases the feeling of security
Answer and explanation
Q14 · Applied Sociology · Social organization and disorganization
Social conflict refers to?
1. A.
  Destruction of social values
2. B.
  Destruction or alteration of endowments by riots, war, terrorism
3. C.
  Social pathology related to female foeticide, dowry deaths, child abuse etc
4. D.
  None of the above
Answer and explanation
Q15 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Isolation Precautions and Use of Personal Protective Equipment
The recommended sequence for removal of personal protective equipment on leaving a patient's room is
1. A.
  Gloves removed first, Gown removed last
2. B.
  Gown removed first, Gloves removed last
3. C.
  Gloves removed first, mask removed last
4. D.
  Mask removed first, Gloves removed last
Answer and explanation
Q16 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Musculoskeletal Function
Which of the following "device/instrument" is used in Cervical spinal cord injuries?
1. A.
  Milwaukee brace
2. B.
  Ilizarov device
3. C.
  Halo vest
4. D.
  Buck's extension traction
Answer and explanation
Q17 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Miscellaneous
Which test is used to detect typhoid?
1. A.
  Widal test
2. B.
  Millard test
3. C.
  Kahn test
4. D.
  Rorschach test
Answer and explanation
Q18 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
The most common congenital heart valve defect is?
1. A.
  Bicuspid aortic valve
2. B.
  Mitral valve prolapse
3. C.
  Mitral stenosis
4. D.
  Pulmonary stenosis
Answer and explanation
Q19 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Preterm Labor, Preterm Rupture of the Membranes, Postmaturity, Intrauterine Fetal Death
A baby born before ....... weeks of gestation is called a premature baby?
1. A.
  37
2. B.
  42
3. C.
  53
4. D.
  56
Answer and explanation
Q20 · Nursing Foundations · Comfort, Rest & Sleep & Pain
In trying to relieve the pain of a patient, the Nursing sister asks him to identify a really happy scene he has experienced. This is called -
1. A.
  Guided imagery.
2. B.
  Relaxation therapy
3. C.
  Hypnosis
4. D.
  Transcendental Meditation
Answer and explanation
Q21 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
In case of hypoglycemia of the newborn, what should be given?
1. A.
  Honey
2. B.
  Juice
3. C.
  Glucose
4. D.
  All of these
Answer and explanation
Q22 · Nursing Foundations · Miscellaneous
How long would you check the pulse rate of an unconscious client?
1. A.
  No more than 10 sec.
2. B.
  Approximately 10 sec.
3. C.
  Exactly 10 sec.
4. D.
  At least 10 sec.
Answer and explanation
Q23 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
Neonate of a diabetic mother is at risk for all the following EXCEPT?
1. A.
  Hypoglycaemia
2. B.
  Hyperglycaemia
3. C.
  Hypocalcemia
4. D.
  Hyperbilirubinemia
Answer and explanation
Q24 · Pharmacology · Antimicrobial Drugs
A nurse is caring for a patient with swine flu and she has to give the drug of choice for swine flu, which is?
1. A.
  Acyclovir
2. B.
  Adefovir
3. C.
  Cidofovir
4. D.
  Oseltamivir (tamiflu)
Answer and explanation
Q25 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
........ is a highly infectious illness caused by the rubeola virus?
1. A.
  Chickenpox
2. B.
  Hepatitis-B
3. C.
  Measles
4. D.
  Dengue
Answer and explanation
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Q26 · Applied Physiology · Blood
What is the main purpose of white blood corpuscles?
1. A.
  To carry nutrients
2. B.
  To combat infection
3. C.
  To carry oxygen
4. D.
  To give strength
Answer and explanation
Q27 · Community Health Nursing · Concepts of Community Health and Community Health Nursing
Which of the following healthcare activities is secondary prevention?
1. A.
  Immunization of children
2. B.
  Advice on safe sex practice to adolescents
3. C.
  Giving medications to patients in the ward.
4. D.
  Screening for lipid disorders in adults
Answer and explanation
Q28 · Nursing Foundations · Administration of medications
In a syringe, the main purpose of the barrel is?
1. A.
  Hold the liquid in the syringe
2. B.
  Prevent the needle from rolling out
3. C.
  Connect needle to the syringe
4. D.
  None of the above
Answer and explanation
Q29 · Community Health Nursing · Epidemiology – Epidemiological Approaches and Processes
Disease occurring at the same time in different countries is known as?
1. A.
  Endemic
2. B.
  Epidemic
3. C.
  Pandemic
4. D.
  Sporadic
Answer and explanation
Q30 · Nursing Foundations · Nursing Process
The most important stage of the nursing process?
1. A.
  Evaluation
2. B.
  Assessment
3. C.
  Planning
4. D.
  Implementation
Answer and explanation
Q31 · Community Health Nursing · Health Care Planning and Organization of Health Care at various levels
Bhore committee was constituted in?
1. A.
  1940
2. B.
  1943
3. C.
  1946
4. D.
  1920
Answer and explanation
Q32 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
When helping a stroke patient nurse should assist?
1. A.
  On weak side
2. B.
  On strong side
3. C.
  from front side
4. D.
  From back
Answer and explanation
Q33 · Nursing Foundations · Vital Signs
Which of the following is a normal pulse range in an adult?
1. A.
  20 to 30 bpm
2. B.
  30 to 50 bpm
3. C.
  10 to 20 bpm
4. D.
  60 to 100 bpm
Answer and explanation
Q34 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Genital Malignancy
Which of the following is the screening method for cancer cervix?
1. A.
  CA125
2. B.
  Pap smear
3. C.
  Cervical biopsy
4. D.
  Ultrasound of uterus and adnexa
Answer and explanation
Q35 · Applied Anatomy · Musculoskeletal System
Tibia is a bone found in the?
1. A.
  Skull
2. B.
  Arm
3. C.
  Leg
4. D.
  Face
Answer and explanation
Q36 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Normal Puerperium
Which hormone is responsible for milk ejection after the birth of the baby?
1. A.
  Oxytocin
2. B.
  Progesterone
3. C.
  Prolactin
4. D.
  Estrogen
Answer and explanation
Q37 · Nursing Foundations · History of Nursing & Nursing as a profession
Birthdate of Florence Nightingale is:
1. A.
  12 May 1820
2. B.
  20 May 1820
3. C.
  14 June 1820
4. D.
  12 June 1820
Answer and explanation
Q38 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
Which of the following "oxygen delivery systems" provides the maximum concentration of oxygen to a patient?
1. A.
  Nasal cannula
2. B.
  Venturi mask
3. C.
  Non-rebreather mask
4. D.
  Partial-rebreather mask
Answer and explanation
Q39 · Pathology & Genetics · Miscellaneous
Paget's disease is related to which?
1. A.
  Bone
2. B.
  Brain
3. C.
  Heart
4. D.
  Lungs
Answer and explanation
Q40 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Lipids
Ketone body formation takes place in?
1. A.
  Liver
2. B.
  Kidney
3. C.
  Spleen
4. D.
  Blood
Answer and explanation
Q41 · Nursing Foundations · Administration of medications
For IM injection, The nurse should insert the needle into the muscle at an angle of?
1. A.
  15 degree
2. B.
  30 degree
3. C.
  45 degree
4. D.
  90 degree
Answer and explanation
Q42 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
The acronym CPAP refers to?
1. A.
  Continuous positive airway pressure
2. B.
  Continuous potential airway pressure
3. C.
  Continuous positive air pressure
4. D.
  Continuous positive airway potential
Answer and explanation
Q43 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Sensorineural Function
Koplik spot is the typical sign of?
1. A.
  Mumps
2. B.
  Measles
3. C.
  Pertusis
4. D.
  Diphtheria
Answer and explanation
Q44 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
What is the ratio of two rescues for adult patient CPR?
1. A.
  12:1
2. B.
  30:1
3. C.
  30:2
4. D.
  15:2
Answer and explanation
Q45 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Biomedical Waste Management (BMW)
A nurse can decontaminate HIV contaminated waste products with all the following, EXCEPT?
1. A.
  Formaldehyde
2. B.
  Methanol
3. C.
  Glutaraldehyde
4. D.
  Sodium hypochlorite
Answer and explanation
Q46 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Metabolic and Endocrine Function
Excessive production of the thyroid hormone is known as?
1. A.
  Hyperparathyroidism
2. B.
  Hypoparathyroidism
3. C.
  Hyperthyroidism
4. D.
  Hypothyroidism
Answer and explanation
Q47 · Nursing Foundations · Administration of medications
While instilling ear drops, the canal of an adult is straightened by pulling the pinna?
1. A.
  Down and back
2. B.
  Up and back
3. C.
  Straight down
4. D.
  Straight back
Answer and explanation
Q48 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Which of the following symptoms would the nurse expect to find when assessing a client with Meniere's disease?
1. A.
  Epistaxis
2. B.
  Facial pain
3. C.
  Ptosis
4. D.
  Tinnitus
Answer and explanation
Q49 · Pharmacology · General Pharmacology
Severe allergic reaction to drugs is known as?
1. A.
  Anaphylaxis
2. B.
  Interaction
3. C.
  Adverse
4. D.
  Toxicity
Answer and explanation
Q50 · Applied Anatomy · Musculoskeletal System
Which of the following is the main component of bone and teeth?
1. A.
  Calcium carbonate
2. B.
  Calcium phosphate
3. C.
  Calcium sulphate
4. D.
  Calcium nitrate
Answer and explanation
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Q51 · General Knowledge · Books, authors & institutions
AIIMS stands for?
1. A.
  All India Institute of Medical Sciences
2. B.
  All institute of india and medical
3. C.
  Acquired Indian institute of medical science
4. D.
  All India institute of master science
Answer and explanation
Q52 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Orthopedic disorders
Common type of fracture in children?
1. A.
  Simple fracture
2. B.
  Colles' fracture
3. C.
  Greenstick fracture
4. D.
  Complicated fracture
Answer and explanation
Q53 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
The process termed for removal of a lung?
1. A.
  Lobotomy
2. B.
  Segmentectomy
3. C.
  Wedge
4. D.
  Pneumonectomy
Answer and explanation
Q54 · Applied Anatomy · Reproductive System
Narrowest part of the fallopian tube is the?
1. A.
  Ampulla
2. B.
  Isthmus
3. C.
  Infundibulum
4. D.
  Interstitial portion
Answer and explanation
Q55 · Applied Anatomy · Respiratory System
The lungs are covered by two membranes called as?
1. A.
  Veins
2. B.
  Air sacs
3. C.
  Pleura
4. D.
  None of these
Answer and explanation
Q56 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Hemorrhage in Early Pregnancy
Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) is considered safe up to how many weeks of pregnancy?
1. A.
  Six weeks
2. B.
  Eight weeks
3. C.
  Twelve weeks
4. D.
  Twenty weeks
Answer and explanation
Q57 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Sputum is used for the detection of?
1. A.
  Tuberculosis
2. B.
  Cancer
3. C.
  HIV
4. D.
  Jaundice
Answer and explanation
Q58 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Puberty Normal and Abnormal
Menarche is said to occur when?
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
Answer and explanation
Q59 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Infections of the Individual Pelvic Organs
Thick white and cheesy vaginal discharge indicates which underlying problem?
1. A.
  Bacterial vaginosis
2. B.
  Gonorrhea
3. C.
  Yeast (fungal) infection
4. D.
  Trichomoniasis
Answer and explanation
Q60 · Applied Anatomy · Sensory Organs
Inflammation of the tongue is known as?
1. A.
  Gingivitis
2. B.
  Glossitis
3. C.
  Parotitis
4. D.
  Stomatitis
Answer and explanation
Q61 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
When helping a stroke patient, a nurse should assist?
1. A.
  On weak side
2. B.
  On strong side
3. C.
  From behind
4. D.
  From back
Answer and explanation
Q62 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Immunity
Schick test is used for the detection of?
1. A.
  T.B.
2. B.
  Typhoid
3. C.
  Diphtheria
4. D.
  Cholera
Answer and explanation
Q63 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Integumentary Function
What are the symptoms of a third-degree burn?
1. A.
  Charred skin, no pain
2. B.
  Charred skin, pain
3. C.
  Blisters and pain
4. D.
  Red and pain
Answer and explanation
Q64 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Which of the following should the nurse expect to observe as the primary initial symptom for a patient with a perforated duodenal ulcer?
1. A.
  Fever
2. B.
  Pain
3. C.
  Bleeding
4. D.
  Vomiting
Answer and explanation
Q65 · Nursing Foundations · Comfort, Rest & Sleep & Pain
The rationale for asking a patient to breathe in and hold breath for 3 seconds during incentive spirometry is to?
1. A.
  Help re-expansion of alveoli
2. B.
  Produce hypercarbia
3. C.
  Reduce pain at incision site
4. D.
  Mobilize secretions
Answer and explanation
Q66 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Metabolic and Endocrine Function
Which one of the following viruses causes post-transfusion hepatitis?
1. A.
  Hepatitis A
2. B.
  Hepatitis B
3. C.
  Hepatitis C
4. D.
  Hepatitis D
Answer and explanation
Q67 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Metabolic and Endocrine Function
A drain that is used for drainage of bile after an open cholecystectomy is
1. A.
  Penrose
2. B.
  T-tube
3. C.
  Hemovac
4. D.
  Jackson Pratt
Answer and explanation
Q68 · Applied Physiology · Blood
Antibodies are produced by?
1. A.
  Lymphocyte
2. B.
  Erythrocyte
3. C.
  Plasma cells
4. D.
  Eosinophils
Answer and explanation
Q69 · Pharmacology · Antimicrobial Drugs
Drug to be given during diarrhea is?
1. A.
  Cotrimoxazole
2. B.
  Zinc
3. C.
  Nalidixic acid
4. D.
  Cefixime
Answer and explanation
Q70 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
Clubbing of the Nails" finding is found in which of the following disease conditions?
1. A.
  Vitamin B12 deficiency
2. B.
  Iron deficiency Anemia
3. C.
  Cyanotic Heart disease
4. D.
  Rheumatic heart disease
Answer and explanation
Q71 · Nursing Foundations · Administration of medications
You are ordered to prepare a mixture of regular insulin and NPH insulin. After injecting the required amount of air into the vials, you begin to withdraw the insulin into the syringe. The principles are?
1. A.
  NPH Insulin is filled first
2. B.
  You must never mix NPH with regular insulin
3. C.
  Regular insulin is filled first
4. D.
  The sequence of filling is not important
Answer and explanation
Q72 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Normal Puerperium
Which one of the following is the normal duration of puerperium?
1. A.
  2 weeks
2. B.
  4 weeks
3. C.
  6 weeks
4. D.
  8 weeks
Answer and explanation
Q73 · General Knowledge · Everyday science
Alexander Fleming discovered?
1. A.
  Penicillin
2. B.
  X-Ray
3. C.
  Streptomycin
4. D.
  Telephone
Answer and explanation
Q74 · Nursing Foundations · Documentation & Reporting
he method of case documentation in nursing that uses data, action, and response in the narrative is called
1. A.
  Focus charting.
2. B.
  Case management model
3. C.
  Problem oriented medical record
4. D.
  Charting by protocol
Answer and explanation
Q75 · Nursing Foundations · History of Nursing & Nursing as a profession
International nurse day celebration is on?
1. A.
  5th September
2. B.
  7th April
3. C.
  1st December
4. D.
  12th May
Answer and explanation
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Q76 · Mental Health Nursing · Schizophrenia
False fixed belief is called as?
1. A.
  Delusion
2. B.
  Illusion
3. C.
  Hallucination
4. D.
  Depersonalization
Answer and explanation
Q77 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
KFD is transmitted by?
1. A.
  Monkey
2. B.
  Tick bites
3. C.
  Sand flea
4. D.
  Mosquito
Answer and explanation
Q78 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Miscellaneous
Which of the following is NOT a part of the International Council of Nurses' fundamental principles?
1. A.
  To promote health
2. B.
  To prevent illness
3. C.
  To spread awareness
4. D.
  To restore health
Answer and explanation
Q79 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
The stone formed in the kidney and renal pelvis is known as?
1. A.
  Renal calculi
2. B.
  Major calculi
3. C.
  Minor callus
4. D.
  None of the above
Answer and explanation
Q80 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Musculoskeletal Function
Deformity due to lateral curvature of the spine is known as?
1. A.
  Atelectasis
2. B.
  Strabismus
3. C.
  Scoliosis
4. D.
  Kyphosis
Answer and explanation
Q81 · Applied Anatomy · Introduction to Anatomical terms & Organization of Human Body
Excess of body fat in the body is stored in?
1. A.
  Adipose tissue
2. B.
  Acrosome
3. C.
  Connective tissue
4. D.
  Bone marrow
Answer and explanation
Q82 · Pathology & Genetics · Genetics
How many pairs of chromosomes are found in a cell of a human being?
1. A.
  23
2. B.
  26
3. C.
  32
4. D.
  36
Answer and explanation
Q83 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Culex is the vector that causes?
1. A.
  Filariasis
2. B.
  JE
3. C.
  Dengue
4. D.
  Yellow fever
Answer and explanation
Q84 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Acid base Maintenance
Which of the following is the range of the pH scale?
1. A.
  0 to 14
2. B.
  1 to 14
3. C.
  0 to 12
4. D.
  0 to 7
Answer and explanation
Q85 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Which one of the following is a DNA virus?
1. A.
  Hepatitis A
2. B.
  Hepatitis B
3. C.
  Hepatitis C
4. D.
  Hepatitis D
Answer and explanation
Q86 · Applied Physiology · General Physiology
Body temperature is regulated by?
1. A.
  Medulla oblongata
2. B.
  Hypothalamus
3. C.
  Pituitary gland
4. D.
  Cerebrum
Answer and explanation
Q87 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Carbohydrates
Glycerol is converted to glucose in?
1. A.
  Liver
2. B.
  Muscles
3. C.
  Heart
4. D.
  Brain
Answer and explanation
Q88 · Pharmacology · Drugs acting on Autonomic Nervoys system
A patient weighing 80 kg has to be administered dopamine as an intravenous infusion through a Micro-drip set at the rate of 10 micrograms/kg/minute. 400 milligrams of dopamine is mixed in 500 ml of Normal saline. If 60 Microdrops = 1 millilitre, the calculated drop rate will be
1. A.
  30 Microdrops/minute
2. B.
  60 Microdrops/minute
3. C.
  90 Microdrops/minute
4. D.
  120 Microdrops/minute
Answer and explanation
Q89 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Benign Lesions of the Uterus
Fibroid uterus is associated with all of the following except?
1. A.
  Menorrhagia
2. B.
  Infertility
3. C.
  Multiple pregnancy
4. D.
  Dysmenorrhoea
Answer and explanation
Q90 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Hand Hygiene
Hand washing is essential before doing any procedure?
1. A.
  To avoid dust contamination
2. B.
  To prevent self infection
3. C.
  To prevent cross infection
4. D.
  To observe economy of material
Answer and explanation
Q91 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
The minimal score possible on the Glasgow Coma Scale is
1. A.
  1
2. B.
  2
3. C.
  3
4. D.
  5
Answer and explanation
Q92 · Applied Anatomy · Digestive System
The appendix is located at?
1. A.
  The left anti-cubital fossa
2. B.
  The left iliac fossa
3. C.
  The right anticubital fossa
4. D.
  The right iliac fossa
Answer and explanation
Q93 · Applied Physiology · Blood
Blood without blood cells and fibrinogen is called?
1. A.
  Lymph
2. B.
  Serum
3. C.
  Plasma
4. D.
  Platelets
Answer and explanation
Q94 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Proteins
Basic amino acid is?
1. A.
  Asparagine
2. B.
  Arginine
3. C.
  Glutamine
4. D.
  All of the above
Answer and explanation
Q95 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Sensorineural Function
Inability to read small words held at usual distance is a primary feature of?
1. A.
  Myopia
2. B.
  Astigmatism
3. C.
  Presbyopia
4. D.
  Cataract
Answer and explanation
Q96 · Applied Anatomy · Circulatory & Lymphatic System
........ carry blood from the heart to the rest of the body?
1. A.
  Arteries
2. B.
  Veins
3. C.
  Nerves
4. D.
  Both A and B
Answer and explanation
Q97 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Population Dynamics and Control of Conception
What is the primary mechanism of action by which combined oral contraceptive pills prevent pregnancy?
1. A.
  They create a physical barrier to prevent sperm from reaching the egg.
2. B.
  They inhibit ovulation by suppressing gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH).
3. C.
  They have a spermicidal effect that kills sperm in the vagina.
4. D.
  They prevent the fertilized egg from implanting in the uterus.
Answer and explanation
Q98 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Musculoskeletal Function
The "Logrolling" of a patient is done in case of
1. A.
  Spine fracture
2. B.
  Femur fracture
3. C.
  Rib fracture
4. D.
  Clavicle fracture
Answer and explanation
Q99 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Therapeutic Diet
Primary prevention of obesity?
1. A.
  Low fiber diet
2. B.
  High fiber diet
3. C.
  Low cholesterol & fat diet
4. D.
  High intake of protein
Answer and explanation
Q100 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
Which of the following is a common symptom of active tuberculosis?
1. A.
  Marked weight loss
2. B.
  Dyspnoea on exertion
3. C.
  Mental status change
4. D.
  Constipation
Answer and explanation

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