NHM UP Staff Nurse 2019 question paper

NHM UP Staff Nurse · 2019 · 100 questions · 120 minutes

Medical & Surgical Nursing 19
Obstetrics & Gynaecology 13
Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) 13
Community Health Nursing 12
General Knowledge 11
Applied Microbiology & Infection control 8
Nursing Foundations 6
Applied Physiology 6
Reasoning 3
Pharmacology 3
English 2
Applied Anatomy 2
Forensic Nursing & Indian laws 1
Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics 1

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Q1 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
The gas most commonly used in Cryosurgery is?
1. A.
  O2
2. B.
  N2
3. C.
  CO2
4. D.
  H2
Answer and explanation
Q2 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Population Dynamics and Control of Conception
Which of the following is not a temporary family Planning Method?
1. A.
  Condom
2. B.
  Mala D
3. C.
  IUCD
4. D.
  Sterilization
Answer and explanation
Q3 · English · Vocabulary
Identify the misspelled word from the given options?
1. A.
  Unacceptable
2. B.
  Ilegible
3. C.
  Immaculate
4. D.
  Irreversible
Answer and explanation
Q4 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Vomiting in Pregnancy
Hyperemesis Gravidarum is a?
1. A.
  Burning micturition
2. B.
  Severe type of diarrhea
3. C.
  Severe type of constipation
4. D.
  Severe type of vomiting during pregnancy
Answer and explanation
Q5 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Common Medical Procedures
For a 10-month-old child, an IM injection can be given in the?
1. A.
  Deltoid
2. B.
  Buttocks
3. C.
  Anterolateral thigh
4. D.
  Abdomen
Answer and explanation
Q6 · General Knowledge · Miscellaneous
Famous singer Sonu Nigam was born in which district of Haryana?
1. A.
  Ambala
2. B.
  Rohtak
3. C.
  Kurukshetra
4. D.
  Faridabad
Answer and explanation
Q7 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Musculoskeletal Function
A sprain may be defined as:
1. A.
  Injury to bone
2. B.
  Injury to the ligament structure surrounding a joint
3. C.
  Excessive stretching of a muscle, its fascial sheath, or tendon
4. D.
  Injury to joints
Answer and explanation
Q8 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Examination of a Gynecological Patient
Intrauterine devices inhibit pregnancy by?
1. A.
  Preventing deposition of sperm in the vagina
2. B.
  Interfering with the implantation of a fertilized ovum in the uterus
3. C.
  Suppressing ovulation
4. D.
  All of the above
Answer and explanation
Q9 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Genetic Disorders
A single deep crease across the center of the palm is typically seen in?
1. A.
  Mental Retardation
2. B.
  Down Syndrome
3. C.
  Syndactyly
4. D.
  Potter's Syndrome
Answer and explanation
Q10 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Safe Motherhood, Epidemiology of Obstetrics
The leading cause of maternal death in India is?
1. A.
  Anemia
2. B.
  Hemorrhage
3. C.
  Sepsis
4. D.
  Obstructed labor
Answer and explanation
Q11 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Disinfection and Sterilization
To disinfect surgical instruments, they should be kept in boiled water for?
1. A.
  10 min
2. B.
  5 min
3. C.
  2 min
4. D.
  25 min
Answer and explanation
Q12 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Disorders of Kidney and Urinary Tract
Routine Blood Pressure measurement starts from the age of?
1. A.
  3 years
2. B.
  4 years
3. C.
  5 years
4. D.
  6 years
Answer and explanation
Q13 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Disinfection and Sterilization
The antiseptic used for disinfection or sterilization of instruments in O.T. that cannot be disinfected by autoclave?
1. A.
  Savlon
2. B.
  Sodium chloride
3. C.
  Cidex
4. D.
  Phenol
Answer and explanation
Q14 · English · Vocabulary
Choose the correct antonym for the word 'Abundant'.
1. A.
  Plentiful
2. B.
  Scarce
3. C.
  Sufficient
4. D.
  Overflowing
Answer and explanation
Q15 · Applied Anatomy · Renal System
A thin, smooth layer of fibrous membrane that protects the kidney is called?
1. A.
  Cortex
2. B.
  Medulla
3. C.
  Capsule
4. D.
  Bowman's capsule
Answer and explanation
Q16 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
The antiseptic commonly used for cleaning wounds is?
1. A.
  Spirit
2. B.
  Betadine
3. C.
  Hydrogen peroxide
4. D.
  All
Answer and explanation
Q17 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Population Dynamics and Control of Conception
Which of the following contraceptive methods is most commonly used by males?
1. A.
  Condom
2. B.
  Vasectomy
3. C.
  Abstinence
4. D.
  Withdrawal
Answer and explanation
Q18 · Community Health Nursing · National Health Programs
National Health Mission was established in which year?
1. A.
  2007
2. B.
  2005
3. C.
  2009
4. D.
  2006
Answer and explanation
Q19 · Community Health Nursing · Family planning
The beneficiaries of the RBSK program are in which age group?
1. A.
  0-18
2. B.
  0-6
3. C.
  0-10
4. D.
  0-12
Answer and explanation
Q20 · Community Health Nursing · National Health Programs
'Vande Mataram Yojana' is associated with:
1. A.
  Soldiers
2. B.
  Farmers
3. C.
  Women
4. D.
  Freedom Fighters
Answer and explanation
Q21 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Population Dynamics and Control of Conception
What is the action of barrier contraceptive methods?
1. A.
  They interfere with the implantation of a fertilized ovum in the uterus
2. B.
  They suppress ovulation
3. C.
  They prevent sperm deposition in the vagina
4. D.
  All of the above
Answer and explanation
Q22 · Nursing Foundations · Vital Signs
A nurse measures a patient's temperature at 102°F, what is the equivalent centigrade temperature?
1. A.
  40.1°C
2. B.
  38.9°C
3. C.
  48°C
4. D.
  38°C
Answer and explanation
Q23 · General Knowledge · Miscellaneous
Bronze medal winner of Rio Olympics 2016, Sakshi Malik, was born in which village of Rohtak?
1. A.
  Mokhara
2. B.
  Bhansu
3. C.
  Sudana
4. D.
  Siwana
Answer and explanation
Q24 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Disinfection and Sterilization
The process of destruction of all pathogenic organisms is known as?
1. A.
  Carrier
2. B.
  Disinfection
3. C.
  Antiseptic
4. D.
  Cross infections
Answer and explanation
Q25 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Name the vector that transmits malaria?
1. A.
  Female Anopheles
2. B.
  Male Anopheles
3. C.
  Aedes
4. D.
  Female Culex
Answer and explanation
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Q26 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Diabetes insipidus is caused by?
1. A.
  A decreased production of thyroid hormone
2. B.
  Decreased secretion of insulin
3. C.
  Decreased secretion of parathyroid hormone
4. D.
  Decreased secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
Answer and explanation
Q27 · General Knowledge · Important Health Days & Themes
When is International Yoga Day celebrated?
1. A.
  June 21
2. B.
  March 21
3. C.
  April 22
4. D.
  May 31
Answer and explanation
Q28 · Nursing Foundations · Care of altered functioning of sensory organ & Unconscious patient
What is the Essential Primary Action for an unconscious patient?
1. A.
  Nutrition
2. B.
  Elimination
3. C.
  Airway patency
4. D.
  Fluid
Answer and explanation
Q29 · Community Health Nursing · Screening of Disease
Floating tip of Iceberg indicates?
1. A.
  Subclinical cases
2. B.
  Clinical cases
3. C.
  Fatal cases
4. D.
  Unidentified cases
Answer and explanation
Q30 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Orthopedic disorders
A positive Ortolani Sign indicates?
1. A.
  Hip dislocation
2. B.
  Cardiac anomaly
3. C.
  Intestinal obstruction
4. D.
  Imperforate anus
Answer and explanation
Q31 · Nursing Foundations · Fluid, electrolytes & Acid-base balances
A child is getting 5% Dextrose 1000 ml IV in 24 hours, the mini dropper delivers 60 drops/ml. The rate of flow will be?
1. A.
  30 drops per minute
2. B.
  32 drops per minute
3. C.
  38 drops per minute
4. D.
  42 drops per minute
Answer and explanation
Q32 · General Knowledge · Miscellaneous
Which districts of Haryana are chief producers of turmeric?
1. A.
  Hisar and Rohtak
2. B.
  Ambala and Yamunanagar
3. C.
  Panipat and Kurukshetra
4. D.
  None of these
Answer and explanation
Q33 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
The nurse should explain to the patient with an ostomy that the blanching and dark red to purple color of the stoma may indicate?
1. A.
  Visible stoma mucosa
2. B.
  Anemia
3. C.
  Inadequate blood supply to the stoma or bowel
4. D.
  Obstruction to the stoma or bowel
Answer and explanation
Q34 · Nursing Foundations · Health Assessment
During examination of the abdomen, percussion should be done prior to palpation because these procedures may:
1. A.
  Alter the bowel sounds
2. B.
  Alter the secretion of the abdomen
3. C.
  Alter the distention
4. D.
  Alter the presence of fluids
Answer and explanation
Q35 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Metabolic and Endocrine Function
Which of the following is a clinical skin manifestation of liver cirrhosis?
1. A.
  Palmar erythema
2. B.
  Face erythema
3. C.
  Neck erythema
4. D.
  Shoulder erythema
Answer and explanation
Q36 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
What nursing action will limit hypoxia when suctioning a client's airway?
1. A.
  Apply suction only after catheter is inserted.
2. B.
  Limit suctioning with catheter to half a minute
3. C.
  Lubricate the catheter with saline before insertion
4. D.
  Use a sterile suction catheter for each suctioning episode
Answer and explanation
Q37 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Miscellaneous
Permanent dentition of a child starts from?
1. A.
  6 years
2. B.
  8 years
3. C.
  10 years
4. D.
  12 years
Answer and explanation
Q38 · Forensic Nursing & Indian laws · Forensic Psychiatry
The Indian Mental Health Act was implemented in the year?
1. A.
  1984
2. B.
  1985
3. C.
  1986
4. D.
  1987
Answer and explanation
Q39 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
When is PKU screening performed?
1. A.
  24 hours after the baby's first urination
2. B.
  Immediately after birth
3. C.
  24-48 hours after the first feeding
4. D.
  After passing meconium
Answer and explanation
Q40 · Community Health Nursing · Health Agencies
Where is the WHO Regional office for South-East Asia located?
1. A.
  Delhi
2. B.
  Mumbai
3. C.
  Hyderabad
4. D.
  Kolkata
Answer and explanation
Q41 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
All are included in Kangaroo Mother Care except?
1. A.
  Skin to skin contact
2. B.
  Early discharge and follow up
3. C.
  Free nutritional supplements
4. D.
  Exclusive breast feeding
Answer and explanation
Q42 · Nursing Foundations · Miscellaneous
The most appropriate time for the nurse to obtain a sputum specimen for culture is?
1. A.
  Early in the morning
2. B.
  After the patient eats a light breakfast
3. C.
  After aerosol therapy
4. D.
  After chest physiotherapy
Answer and explanation
Q43 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Modern concepts of child- care
Commonest cause of neonatal mortality in India is?
1. A.
  Diarrheal disease
2. B.
  Birth injuries
3. C.
  Prematurity
4. D.
  Congenital anomalies
Answer and explanation
Q44 · General Knowledge · Indian history
In the first battle of Panipat, Ibrahim Lodi fought against?
1. A.
  Akbar
2. B.
  Humayun
3. C.
  Babur
4. D.
  Hemu
Answer and explanation
Q45 · Community Health Nursing · Assisting individuals and families to promote and maintain their health
Which is the BFHI District of Kerala?
1. A.
  Kottayam
2. B.
  Kannur
3. C.
  Kollam
4. D.
  Ernakulam
Answer and explanation
Q46 · Community Health Nursing · National Health Programs
The Revised National Health Policy of India was announced in?
1. A.
  2000
2. B.
  2001
3. C.
  2002
4. D.
  2003
Answer and explanation
Q47 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
What is the color of meconium?
1. A.
  Dark blue
2. B.
  Dark green
3. C.
  Dark yellow
4. D.
  Light yellow
Answer and explanation
Q48 · Applied Physiology · Respiratory system
Total cessation of breathing is called:
1. A.
  Tachypnea
2. B.
  Orthopnea
3. C.
  Apnea
4. D.
  Bradypnea
Answer and explanation
Q49 · Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics · Number System
The square root of 0.15 × 0.35 × 0.21 is :
1. A.
  0.0105
2. B.
  0.105
3. C.
  105
4. D.
  1.05
Answer and explanation
Q50 · Reasoning · Number series
Find the 21st term of the following series? 3, 9, 15, 21
1. A.
  123
2. B.
  129
3. C.
  117
4. D.
  135
Answer and explanation
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Q51 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Anemia occurs in patients with chronic kidney disease due to?
1. A.
  Decreased plasma osmolality
2. B.
  Increased plasma osmolarity
3. C.
  Decreased erythropoietin production
4. D.
  Decreased renin production
Answer and explanation
Q52 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
If a patient complains of flank pain, chills, fever, and hematuria during a blood transfusion, these symptoms indicate the following complication?
1. A.
  Pyrogenic transfusion reaction
2. B.
  Hemolytic transfusion reaction
3. C.
  Anaphylactic transfusion reaction
4. D.
  Allergic transfusion reaction
Answer and explanation
Q53 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Diagnosis of Pregnancy
Bleeding from or into the genital tract after the 28th week of pregnancy but before the birth of the baby is known as?
1. A.
  APH
2. B.
  IPH
3. C.
  IUD
4. D.
  PPH
Answer and explanation
Q54 · Nursing Foundations · Miscellaneous
The type of isolation technique used when disease-producing agents are spread by droplet transmission is?
1. A.
  Blood isolation
2. B.
  Respiratory isolation
3. C.
  Enteric isolation
4. D.
  Skin isolation
Answer and explanation
Q55 · Applied Physiology · Respiratory system
Lack of oxygen in the tissue is called?
1. A.
  Hypoxia
2. B.
  Cyanosis
3. C.
  Asphyxia
4. D.
  Hypoxemia
Answer and explanation
Q56 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Other Acute Problems
While 2 rescuers providing CPR, after providing 2 minutes CPR, rescuers should change their position every?
1. A.
  5 cycles
2. B.
  10 cycles
3. C.
  15 cycles
4. D.
  20 cycles
Answer and explanation
Q57 · Pharmacology · Antimicrobial Drugs
One of the side effects of antibiotics which may cause malabsorption syndrome is?
1. A.
  Altering normal food intake
2. B.
  Altering the normal flora of the intestine
3. C.
  Altering normal intake
4. D.
  Altering the normal structure of the intestine
Answer and explanation
Q58 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Hemorrhage in Early Pregnancy
Spontaneous abortion is?
1. A.
  Natural loss of pregnancy before 20 weeks of gestation
2. B.
  Natural loss of pregnancy before 28 weeks of gestation
3. C.
  Loss of pregnancy due to medications before 20 weeks of gestation
4. D.
  Natural loss of pregnancy before 22 weeks of gestation
Answer and explanation
Q59 · Applied Anatomy · Musculoskeletal System
The spongy bone is called?
1. A.
  Endosteum
2. B.
  Cortical
3. C.
  Cancellous
4. D.
  Osteons
Answer and explanation
Q60 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Other Acute Problems
The process of categorizing ED patients according to their need for medical care, irrespective of their order of arrival or other factors is known as?
1. A.
  Triage
2. B.
  Cold chain
3. C.
  FAST assessment
4. D.
  Critical care observation
Answer and explanation
Q61 · General Knowledge · Books, authors & institutions
Who is a famous humorous poet of Haryana?
1. A.
  Pt. Neki Ram
2. B.
  Pt. Lakshmi Chand
3. C.
  Surender Sharma
4. D.
  Pt. Shri Ram Sharma
Answer and explanation
Q62 · Community Health Nursing · Assisting individuals and families to promote and maintain their health
Mission Indradhanush was started with the objective of?
1. A.
  Start pentavalent vaccination
2. B.
  Identifying colour blind children
3. C.
  Immunizing drop-out and left out children
4. D.
  Campaigning polio vaccine
Answer and explanation
Q63 · Community Health Nursing · Family planning
An eligible couple belongs to which age group?
1. A.
  15-35
2. B.
  15-32
3. C.
  25-45
4. D.
  15-45
Answer and explanation
Q64 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Hand Hygiene
During a skills demonstration of the 7 steps of hand washing, a nursing student is observed rubbing the backs of their fingers against the opposing palms with fingers interlocked. Which area of the hand is this specific step primarily intended to clean?
1. A.
  The thumbs
2. B.
  The wrists
3. C.
  The backs of the fingers and knuckles
4. D.
  The palms and interdigital spaces
Answer and explanation
Q65 · General Knowledge · Miscellaneous
Who had set up the Feudal League in Haryana?
1. A.
  Sir Chhotu Ram
2. B.
  Neki Ram
3. C.
  P. t Sushi Sharma
4. D.
  None of these
Answer and explanation
Q66 · Applied Physiology · Circulatory & Lymphatic system
normal range of heart rate ?
1. A.
  60
2. B.
  110
3. C.
  120
4. D.
  105
Answer and explanation
Q67 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
ECG changes in Myocardial infarction are?
1. A.
  ST segment elevation
2. B.
  Wide QRS complex
3. C.
  Presence of U wave
4. D.
  Prolonged PR interval
Answer and explanation
Q68 · Reasoning · Direction Sense
A man is facing east. He turns 100° in the clockwise direction and then turns 145° in the anti-clockwise direction. Which direction is he facing now?
1. A.
  East
2. B.
  North-East
3. C.
  North
4. D.
  South-West
Answer and explanation
Q69 · General Knowledge · Books, authors & institutions
Where was India’s first helicopter ambulance service launched?
1. A.
  AIIMS Bilaspur
2. B.
  AIIMS Jodhpur
3. C.
  AIIMS New Delhi
4. D.
  AIIMS Rishikesh
Answer and explanation
Q70 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Population Dynamics and Control of Conception
Oral contraceptive pills inhibit pregnancy by?
1. A.
  Preventing deposition of sperm in the vagina
2. B.
  Interfering with the implantation of a fertilized ovum in the uterus
3. C.
  Suppressing ovulation
4. D.
  All of the above
Answer and explanation
Q71 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
During tonic-clonic seizures, the tonic phase is characterized by:
1. A.
  Stiffening of the body
2. B.
  Jerking of the extremities
3. C.
  Losing consciousness
4. D.
  Confusion
Answer and explanation
Q72 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Isolation Precautions and Use of Personal Protective Equipment
The technique which is used to prevent cross-infection is known as?
1. A.
  Nursing care
2. B.
  Actual nursing
3. C.
  Preventive nursing
4. D.
  Barrier nursing
Answer and explanation
Q73 · General Knowledge · Health governance bodies
Who was the central minister of Health and Family Welfare in 2019?
1. A.
  Harsh Vardhan
2. B.
  Nadda
3. C.
  Prakash Javdekar
4. D.
  Piyush Goyal
Answer and explanation
Q74 · Pharmacology · General Pharmacology
Route of administration of MR vaccine?
1. A.
  IM
2. B.
  ID
3. C.
  SC
4. D.
  IV
Answer and explanation
Q75 · General Knowledge · Miscellaneous
Which of the following cities is popularly known as 'The Windy City'?
1. A.
  Lhasa
2. B.
  Venice
3. C.
  Chicago
4. D.
  Seoul
Answer and explanation
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Q76 · Applied Physiology · Nervous System
The point at which the nerve impulse is transmitted from one neuron to another is called as?
1. A.
  Glia
2. B.
  Myeline
3. C.
  Nodes of Ranvier
4. D.
  Synapse
Answer and explanation
Q77 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Miscellaneous
Omphalocele is a birth defect, visible as:
1. A.
  Swelling of the scrotum
2. B.
  Visible lump in the groin
3. C.
  Fistula between large intestine and urinary system
4. D.
  Defect of the abdominal wall at the umbilicus
Answer and explanation
Q78 · Applied Physiology · General Physiology
Where is the temperature control center located in the human brain?
1. A.
  Thalamus
2. B.
  Hypothalamus
3. C.
  Basal nucleus
4. D.
  Central cortex
Answer and explanation
Q79 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Population Dynamics and Control of Conception
Which of the following is not a natural contraceptive method?
1. A.
  Coitus interruptus
2. B.
  Rhythm method
3. C.
  Diaphragm
4. D.
  Breastfeeding
Answer and explanation
Q80 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · General Characteristics of Microbes
The entry and development of any pathogenic agent in the body is known as?
1. A.
  Infection
2. B.
  Disease
3. C.
  Immunity
4. D.
  Antigen
Answer and explanation
Q81 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Distribution
If a patient with acute kidney injury is receiving ACE inhibitors, the nurse should cautiously monitor for:
1. A.
  Serum potassium level
2. B.
  Serum phosphate level
3. C.
  Serum magnesium level
4. D.
  Serum copper level
Answer and explanation
Q82 · Reasoning · Coding-Decoding
If "Wall" is called "Window", "Window" is called "Door", "Door" is called "Floor", "Floor" is called "Roof", and "Roof" is called "Ventilator", what will a person stand on?
1. A.
  Window
2. B.
  Wall
3. C.
  Floor
4. D.
  Roof
Answer and explanation
Q83 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
Vaccination is not contraindicated in?
1. A.
  High fever
2. B.
  Infection
3. C.
  Immunosuppressive diseases
4. D.
  Diabetes
Answer and explanation
Q84 · Community Health Nursing · Epidemiology – Epidemiological Approaches and Processes
The widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community over a certain period is called?
1. A.
  Endemic
2. B.
  Epidemic
3. C.
  Pandemic
4. D.
  Sporadic
Answer and explanation
Q85 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
Normal respiratory rate of a newborn is?
1. A.
  16-18
2. B.
  20-22
3. C.
  28-30
4. D.
  30-36
Answer and explanation
Q86 · Community Health Nursing · Health Care Planning and Organization of Health Care at various levels
Population covered by a sub-center?
1. A.
  3000 in hilly and 5000 in plain areas
2. B.
  5000 in hilly and 4000 in plain areas
3. C.
  2000 in hilly and 5000 in plain areas
4. D.
  3000 in hilly and 6000 in plain areas
Answer and explanation
Q87 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
A nurse is caring for a patient with active upper GI bleeding. What is the appropriate diet for this client during the first 24 hours after admission?
1. A.
  Regular diet
2. B.
  Skim milk
3. C.
  Nothing by mouth
4. D.
  Clear liquids
Answer and explanation
Q88 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Miscellaneous
An agent that has the power to kill bacteria is called?
1. A.
  Antiseptic
2. B.
  Bacteriostat
3. C.
  Bacteriostasis
4. D.
  Bactericide
Answer and explanation
Q89 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management
The gas most commonly used in cryosurgery is?
1. A.
  O2
2. B.
  CO2
3. C.
  N2
4. D.
  H2
Answer and explanation
Q90 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Metabolic and Endocrine Function
During the physical examination of a patient for the endocrine system, 'diminished axillary and pubic hair' may indicate a problem of?
1. A.
  Cortisol deficiency
2. B.
  Hypothyroidism
3. C.
  Hyperthyroidism
4. D.
  Hyperparathyroidism
Answer and explanation
Q91 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Integumentary Function
A patient admitted in a surgical ward with an open wound. The nurse knows that the wound should be covered by a moist sterile pad to prevent?
1. A.
  Hypothermia
2. B.
  Infection
3. C.
  Keloid formation
4. D.
  Hyperthermia
Answer and explanation
Q92 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Physiological Changes During Pregnancy
What is the pigmentation of the face during pregnancy called?
1. A.
  Melanin
2. B.
  Linea alba
3. C.
  Linea nigra
4. D.
  Chloasma
Answer and explanation
Q93 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
The classic manifestation of Parkinson's disease is?
1. A.
  Irritability, bradykinesia and seizures
2. B.
  Irritability, bradykinesia and rigidity
3. C.
  Irritability, bradykinesia and tremor
4. D.
  Tremor, bradykinesia and rigidity
Answer and explanation
Q94 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
What is the first step involved in thermal protection for a newborn baby?
1. A.
  Drying the baby thoroughly immediately after birth
2. B.
  Drying the baby thoroughly immediately after cord has been cut
3. C.
  Covering the baby with a clean, dry cloth immediately after birth
4. D.
  Covering the baby with warmed blanket
Answer and explanation
Q95 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
Blue-black discoloration on the buttocks, back, and sacral region of a newborn is called?
1. A.
  Mongolian spot
2. B.
  Vernix caseosa
3. C.
  Lanugo
4. D.
  Buttocks mole
Answer and explanation
Q96 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Population Dynamics and Control of Conception
While using a vaginal diaphragm for contraception, what precaution should be kept in mind?
1. A.
  It should be introduced just before ejaculation
2. B.
  It should be removed just after ejaculation
3. C.
  It should be introduced up to 3 hours before intercourse and should be removed immediately after ejaculation
4. D.
  It should be introduced up to 3 hours before intercourse and should be kept for at least 6 hours after the sexual act
Answer and explanation
Q97 · Community Health Nursing · Assisting individuals and families to promote and maintain their health
Open Vial Policy is applicable to all except?
1. A.
  DPT
2. B.
  TT
3. C.
  BCG
4. D.
  Penta
Answer and explanation
Q98 · General Knowledge · Indian geography
In which one of the following places was Kalpana Chawla born?
1. A.
  Karnal
2. B.
  Panipat
3. C.
  Faridabad
4. D.
  Gurgaon
Answer and explanation
Q99 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Induction of Labor
In Partograph, the labour process is divided into?
1. A.
  Latent phase and Action phase
2. B.
  Active phase and Alert phase
3. C.
  Latent phase and Active phase
4. D.
  Alert phase and Action phase
Answer and explanation
Q100 · Applied Physiology · Renal system
Concentration of urine is controlled by?
1. A.
  MSH
2. B.
  ADH
3. C.
  Oxytocin
4. D.
  ACTH
Answer and explanation

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