NIMHANS Nursing Officer 2019 question paper

NIMHANS Nursing Officer · 2019 · 100 questions · 180 minutes · 0.25 mark deducted per wrong answer

Medical & Surgical Nursing 26
Nursing Foundations 13
Obstetrics & Gynaecology 10
Mental Health Nursing 10
Pharmacology 10
Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) 9
Community Health Nursing 9
Applied Microbiology & Infection control 3
Applied Physiology 2
General Knowledge 2
Applied Psychology 2
Applied Nutrition & Dietetics 1
Applied Anatomy 1
Forensic Nursing & Indian laws 1
Nursing Research & Statistics 1

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Q1 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · National Nutritional Program and Role
All are true of mid-day school meal programme, except?
1. A.
  Should supply one-third daily calories and half of daily protein
2. B.
  Substitute for regular food
3. C.
  Locally available foods are used
4. D.
  Cheap and easy to prepare
Answer and explanation
Q2 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Abnormalities of the Puerperium
Postpartum period of 72 hours a purpura developed fever, with decrease skin integrity due to fluid loss and excessive vaginal secretions may indicative to develop sepsis. In this condition which body temperature supports sepsis?
1. A.
  36°C
2. B.
  37°C
3. C.
  38°C
4. D.
  39°C
Answer and explanation
Q3 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Miscellaneous
The Volume of Enema used in infants?
1. A.
  100-150 ml
2. B.
  200-300 ml
3. C.
  300-500 ml
4. D.
  
  500 ml
Answer and explanation
Q4 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
If a patient is in pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia, which one of the following is the first choice of treatment?
1. A.
  Synchronized cardioversion
2. B.
  Pacemaker
3. C.
  Defibrillation
4. D.
  Antiarrhythmic medication
Answer and explanation
Q5 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Disinfection and Sterilization
The technician used for sterilization of instruments in a procedures. The cidex chemical used for sterilization will change after how many days?
1. A.
  7 days
2. B.
  14 days
3. C.
  10 days
4. D.
  21 days
Answer and explanation
Q6 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
What is the purpose of using blue threaded sponges for abdominal surgeries?
1. A.
  It is radio opaque
2. B.
  It is prevent from infection
3. C.
  It enhance wound healing
4. D.
  It decrease chance of infection
Answer and explanation
Q7 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Modern concepts of child- care
What is the best and most accurate method of measuring the medication dosage for infants and children?
1. A.
  Weight
2. B.
  Height
3. C.
  Nomogram
4. D.
  Weight and Height
Answer and explanation
Q8 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
In which type of cardiac valve replacement surgeries, patients will be given anticoagulant therapy lifelong to prevent thrombus formation?
1. A.
  Mechanical valve
2. B.
  Porcine valve
3. C.
  Allograft valve
4. D.
  Bovine valve
Answer and explanation
Q9 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Distribution
Management of extracellular fluid loss?
1. A.
  Replacement with isotonic solutions such as RL/NS
2. B.
  Replacement with DNS & D5%
3. C.
  Replacement of blood products
4. D.
  All of the above
Answer and explanation
Q10 · Community Health Nursing · Reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent Health (Review from OBG Nursing and application in community setting)
A pre-eclamptic women's baby is lying with her mother, when monitoring vital sign of baby, body temperature is low, what you will do for that?
1. A.
  Cover the baby and check the vital after 30 minutes
2. B.
  Punishment to her mother
3. C.
  Separate the baby from mother
4. D.
  Place the baby under Radiant Warmer
Answer and explanation
Q11 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management
According to WHO Surgical checklist, starting of surgery in OT, which task should be done before skin incision?
1. A.
  Time Out
2. B.
  Time In
3. C.
  Sign In
4. D.
  Sign Out
Answer and explanation
Q12 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
Clear fluid leakage through ear and nose after 3 hours of the head injury indicates?
1. A.
  Basilar skull Fracture
2. B.
  Temporal bone fracture
3. C.
  Occipital bone fracture
4. D.
  Mastoid fracture
Answer and explanation
Q13 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Normal Growth and its Disorders
Normal head circumference of newborn is?
1. A.
  33-35 cm
2. B.
  28-30 cm
3. C.
  23-25 cm
4. D.
  36-38 cm
Answer and explanation
Q14 · Community Health Nursing · Leadership, Supervision and Monitoring
All are true about Anganwadi workers except?
1. A.
  Part time worker
2. B.
  Covers population of 5000
3. C.
  Supply Nutrition and educate to people about vaccination
4. D.
  Under controls ICDS
Answer and explanation
Q15 · Community Health Nursing · Management of delivery of community health services:
One PHC covers a population of?
1. A.
  50000
2. B.
  30000
3. C.
  10000
4. D.
  One lakh
Answer and explanation
Q16 · Nursing Foundations · Comfort, Rest & Sleep & Pain
Causes of bed scores are?
1. A.
  Friction
2. B.
  Moisture
3. C.
  Presence of pathogenic organism
4. D.
  All of the above
Answer and explanation
Q17 · Mental Health Nursing · Eating Disorders
Priority nursing Assessment in Anorexia nervosa?
1. A.
  Social isolation
2. B.
  Family problem
3. C.
  Depression due to body image
4. D.
  Health issues
Answer and explanation
Q18 · Nursing Foundations · Infection control & BMW management
What Personal Protective Equipment is used when providing wound care to a MRSA patient?
1. A.
  Mask.
2. B.
  Gloves gown, Mask
3. C.
  Gloves, gown
4. D.
  Gown
Answer and explanation
Q19 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
Antidote of opioid poisoning is?
1. A.
  Protamine sulphate
2. B.
  Calcium gluconate
3. C.
  Naloxone
4. D.
  Anyle nitrate
Answer and explanation
Q20 · Mental Health Nursing · Schizophrenia
False sensory perceptions with no basis in reality are known as?
1. A.
  Hallucinations
2. B.
  Illusion
3. C.
  Loose associations
4. D.
  Delusions
Answer and explanation
Q21 · Applied Physiology · Blood
Which of the following blood group is Universal Donor?
1. A.
  A
2. B.
  B
3. C.
  O
4. D.
  AB
Answer and explanation
Q22 · Pharmacology · General Pharmacology
Ampicillin is prescribed by the doctor to a client is 150 mcg and tablets available in 0.1mg. How much tablets should be given to the patient?
1. A.
  1.5 Tablets
2. B.
  1 tablet
3. C.
  3 tablet
4. D.
  2 tablet
Answer and explanation
Q23 · Community Health Nursing · Epidemiology – Epidemiological Approaches and Processes
Residual Chlorine after chlorination of water should be?
1. A.
  1 mg/L after 1 hour
2. B.
  1 mg/L after 1/2 hour
3. C.
  0.5 mg/L after 1 hour
4. D.
  0.5 mg/L after 1/2 hour
Answer and explanation
Q24 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Miscellaneous
The APGAR Score should be assessed?
1. A.
  Immediately after birth and at 30 minutes after birth
2. B.
  At 5 minutes after birth and at 30 minutes after birth
3. C.
  At 1 minute after birth and at 5 minutes after birth
4. D.
  Immediately after birth and at 5 minutes after birth
Answer and explanation
Q25 · Nursing Foundations · Nursing Care & Specific Procedures
Which client should take on priority?
1. A.
  Patient of third day of post MI
2. B.
  Patient of 24 hours postoperative after appendicitis
3. C.
  Difficulty with breathing after RTA
4. D.
  All of the above
Answer and explanation
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Q26 · Community Health Nursing · Screening of Disease
The Psychiatric department in your hospital is conducting a screening program in primary schools to identify children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. What level of preventive measures are employed here?
1. A.
  Primary prevention
2. B.
  Secondary prevention
3. C.
  Tertiary prevention
4. D.
  Primordial prevention
Answer and explanation
Q27 · General Knowledge · Books, authors & institutions
NITI Aayog was established with which of the following aims?
1. A.
  To improve Indian economy
2. B.
  To achieve sustainable goals
3. C.
  To eradicate communicable diseases
4. D.
  To achieve high literacy rate
Answer and explanation
Q28 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Central Nervous System
Sign of increased ICP in infants?
1. A.
  Bulged fontanel
2. B.
  Sunken fontanel
3. C.
  Soft fontanel
4. D.
  None of the above
Answer and explanation
Q29 · Mental Health Nursing · Introduction
The basic difference between psychosis and neurosis is?
1. A.
  Duration of illness
2. B.
  Severity
3. C.
  Insight
4. D.
  Clinical features
Answer and explanation
Q30 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
What will you assess a patient with abdominal aortic aneurysm?
1. A.
  A pulsation feeling in the abdomen
2. B.
  Nausea & vomiting
3. C.
  Fever
4. D.
  Constipation
Answer and explanation
Q31 · Pharmacology · Drugs Acting on Central Nervous System
Drug of choice in Trigeminal neuralgia is?
1. A.
  Carbamazepine
2. B.
  Alprazolam
3. C.
  Morphine
4. D.
  Midazolam
Answer and explanation
Q32 · Pharmacology · Drug Affecting Blood & Blood Formation
Megaloblastic Anemia is caused by?
1. A.
  Deficiency of Vitamin B1
2. B.
  Iron deficiency
3. C.
  folic acid deficiency
4. D.
  Vita-C deficiency
Answer and explanation
Q33 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy
Loading dose of MgSo4 in Eclampsia is?
1. A.
  4 g
2. B.
  4 mcg
3. C.
  10 mg
4. D.
  10 mcg
Answer and explanation
Q34 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
A nurse caring an assigned client in ICU. Nurse noticing on the cardiac monitor that prominent U wave, ST segment depression, this finding is usually seen in?
1. A.
  Hyperkalemia
2. B.
  Hypokalemia
3. C.
  Hypocalcemia
4. D.
  Hypercalcemia
Answer and explanation
Q35 · Mental Health Nursing · Principles and Concepts of Mental Health Nursing
Cause of parkinson's disease is?
1. A.
  Depletion in Dopamine level
2. B.
  Depletion in serotonin level
3. C.
  Depletion in oxytocin level
4. D.
  Depletion in GABA level
Answer and explanation
Q36 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
Drug of choice for a 14 year old child with depression?
1. A.
  Fluoxetine
2. B.
  Amitryptyline
3. C.
  Imipramine
4. D.
  Alprazolam
Answer and explanation
Q37 · Community Health Nursing · Arthropod-borne infections
Dengue fever is transmitted by?
1. A.
  Culex fatigans
2. B.
  Aedes Aegypti
3. C.
  Culex Vishnui
4. D.
  Glossina Palpalis
Answer and explanation
Q38 · Pharmacology · Drugs Acting on Central Nervous System
Side effects of Disulfiram sulphate is?
1. A.
  Palpitations, Low blood pressure, chest pain, Nausea and vomiting, Vertigo, Thirst, Flushing, Headache
2. B.
  Drowsiness, decreased LOC, & altered sensorium
3. C.
  Abdominal pain & cramping
4. D.
  Fear to handle stressful situation
Answer and explanation
Q39 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Complicated Pregnancy
RhoGAM (Anti D) dose after delivery is?
1. A.
  500 mcg or 1500 IU
2. B.
  300 mcg or 1500 IU
3. C.
  300 mcg or 500 IU
4. D.
  300 mg or 1500 IU
Answer and explanation
Q40 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
For a client with a cerebrovascular accident, which of the following criteria must be fulfilled before the client is fed?
1. A.
  The client swallowing small sips of water without coughing
2. B.
  The gag reflex should returns
3. C.
  Cranial nerves III, IV and VI are intact
4. D.
  Sped returns to normal
Answer and explanation
Q41 · Nursing Foundations · Elimination needs
To perform colostomy irrigation, the catheter should be inserted into the stoma up to?
1. A.
  10 cm
2. B.
  5 cm
3. C.
  15 cm
4. D.
  20 cm
Answer and explanation
Q42 · Pharmacology · Drugs Acting on Central Nervous System
Therapeutic maintenance lithium dose is?
1. A.
  900-1200 mcg
2. B.
  1200-1800 mg
3. C.
  1800-2000 mg
4. D.
  
  2000 mg
Answer and explanation
Q43 · Mental Health Nursing · Therapeutic Communication and Nurse- Patient Relationship
A phenomenon during therapeutic nurse client relationship when the client unconsciously attributes (or transfers) to the nurse feelings and behavioral predispositions formed towards a person from his or her past are?
1. A.
  Resistance
2. B.
  Counter transference
3. C.
  Transference
4. D.
  Boundary violation
Answer and explanation
Q44 · Mental Health Nursing · Mood disorders
The Condition in which inability to experience pleasure from pleasurable situation?
1. A.
  Anhedonia
2. B.
  Exaltation
3. C.
  Dementia
4. D.
  Delusion
Answer and explanation
Q45 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
Which clinical sign positive in DVT?
1. A.
  Homan's sign
2. B.
  Kerning's sign
3. C.
  Psoas sign
4. D.
  Romberg's sign
Answer and explanation
Q46 · Mental Health Nursing · Mood disorders
Delusion of grandeur is seen in?
1. A.
  Mania
2. B.
  Depression
3. C.
  Dementia
4. D.
  Delusion
Answer and explanation
Q47 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management
Ornaments should be removed prior to the surgery to prevent?
1. A.
  Risk of injury
2. B.
  Risk of infection
3. C.
  Risk of lost
4. D.
  Risk of damage
Answer and explanation
Q48 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
Physiological Jaundice occurs after?
1. A.
  After 24 hours
2. B.
  Within 24 hours
3. C.
  After 7 days
4. D.
  None of the above
Answer and explanation
Q49 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Miscellaneous
Sausage shaped abdominal mass during palpation indicative of?
1. A.
  Intussusceptions
2. B.
  Hirschsprung's disease
3. C.
  Pyloric stenosis
4. D.
  Esophageal varices
Answer and explanation
Q50 · Nursing Foundations · Miscellaneous
Complication that can be prevented by using foot rest?
1. A.
  Bed sore
2. B.
  Foot oedema
3. C.
  Foot drop
4. D.
  Rash
Answer and explanation
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Q51 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
The nurse enters the room of a patient who is in the clonic phase of a tonic-clonic seizure, the initial action would be?
1. A.
  Insert a padded mouth gag
2. B.
  Protect from the injury
3. C.
  Gently restrain the limbs
4. D.
  Obtain equipment for orotracheal suctioning
Answer and explanation
Q52 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Antenatal Care, Preconceptional Counseling and Care
Purpose of the urine test during first antenatal exam?
1. A.
  To identify sugar & protein in the urine
2. B.
  To identify volume of the urine
3. C.
  To identify specific gravity of the urine
4. D.
  To diagnosis syphilis
Answer and explanation
Q53 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy
Cardinal signs of Eclampsia is?
1. A.
  Hypertension, proteinuria and Seizures
2. B.
  Fever, diarrhea & vomiting
3. C.
  Decreased LOC, drowsiness
4. D.
  Palpitation & tachycardia
Answer and explanation
Q54 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
Suction pressure used for newborns in labour room?
1. A.
  60 to 80 mm Hg
2. B.
  80 to -100 mm Hg
3. C.
  100-120 mm hg
4. D.
  120-150 mm hg
Answer and explanation
Q55 · Applied Anatomy · Reproductive System
The ligament that connects breasts to axilla is?
1. A.
  Cooper's ligament
2. B.
  Calcaneus ligament
3. C.
  Cruciate ligament
4. D.
  All of the above
Answer and explanation
Q56 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Pain Management
In a teaching session about post-operative pain management, a nurse Educator should discuss?
1. A.
  The need to use pain medication only when absolutely necessary
2. B.
  The pain medication will be ordered according to the patient need
3. C.
  How the method of pain medication administration can be altered after surgery
4. D.
  The use of a patient controlled device that will deliver medication to the patient whenever he wants it
Answer and explanation
Q57 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
During CPR ratio of Adrenaline dilution is used?
1. A.
  1:1000
2. B.
  1:10000
3. C.
  1:100000
4. D.
  1:100
Answer and explanation
Q58 · Nursing Foundations · Equipment & linen
Find the odd one out.
1. A.
  Bed sheets
2. B.
  Curtain
3. C.
  Table cloth
4. D.
  Shirt
Answer and explanation
Q59 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Disinfection and Sterilization
Which of the following are solutions available for high level disinfection of soiled instruments like bronchoscope?
1. A.
  Alcohol
2. B.
  Chlorine
3. C.
  Glutaraldehyde
4. D.
  Formaldehyde
Answer and explanation
Q60 · Forensic Nursing & Indian laws · Dummy
Medical Records are the property of?
1. A.
  Medical Superintendent.
2. B.
  Hospital Director.
3. C.
  Owner of Hospital.
4. D.
  Patient.
Answer and explanation
Q61 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
Physiological jaundice occurs after?
1. A.
  After 24 hours
2. B.
  Within 24 hours
3. C.
  At birth
4. D.
  All of the above
Answer and explanation
Q62 · Pharmacology · Drugs Acting on Central Nervous System
Which is not an Antipsychotic?
1. A.
  Risperidone
2. B.
  Diazepam
3. C.
  Olanzapine
4. D.
  Haloperidol
Answer and explanation
Q63 · Nursing Foundations · Fluid, electrolytes & Acid-base balances
2 pint of IV fluid is prescribed for a client with 125ml/hour flow rate. How much time will be required to complete the fluid?
1. A.
  6 hours
2. B.
  8 hours
3. C.
  10 hours
4. D.
  12 hours
Answer and explanation
Q64 · Mental Health Nursing · Schizophrenia
A person, seeing a design on the wallpaper perceives it as an animal. This is an example of?
1. A.
  Hallucination
2. B.
  Delusion
3. C.
  Illusion
4. D.
  Idea of reference
Answer and explanation
Q65 · Community Health Nursing · Respiratory Infections
Schick test is used in confirming the diagnosis of?
1. A.
  Tuberculosis
2. B.
  Diphtheria
3. C.
  Syphilis
4. D.
  Scarlet fever
Answer and explanation
Q66 · Mental Health Nursing · Psychiatric Emergencies
A disorder in which patient maintains a fixed posture without any movement is?
1. A.
  Mannerism
2. B.
  Preservation
3. C.
  Negativism
4. D.
  Catalepsy
Answer and explanation
Q67 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Introduction to Statistics
Which of the following are measures of dispersion?
1. A.
  Mean
2. B.
  Mode
3. C.
  Median
4. D.
  Range
Answer and explanation
Q68 · Nursing Foundations · Elimination needs
Neurogenic bladder home care management?
1. A.
  Maintain hygiene
2. B.
  Maintain bladder tone
3. C.
  Ambulation of the client
4. D.
  All of the above
Answer and explanation
Q69 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Miscellaneous
Neonatal vigorous suctioning leads to?
1. A.
  Reflex tachycardia
2. B.
  Reflex bradycardia
3. C.
  Reflex Tachypnoea
4. D.
  Reflex Bradypnea
Answer and explanation
Q70 · Community Health Nursing · Assisting individuals and families to promote and maintain their health
The system of storing and transporting vaccines is termed as?
1. A.
  Cold Chain
2. B.
  Freezer Chain
3. C.
  Cool Chain
4. D.
  Vaccination
Answer and explanation
Q71 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Immunity
Which immunoglobulin is mediated by type 1 hypersensitivity reaction?
1. A.
  IgD
2. B.
  IgG
3. C.
  IgA
4. D.
  IgE
Answer and explanation
Q72 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
A complication of Lumbar laminectomy is?
1. A.
  Loss of sensation in lower limbs, paralysis, and / or bowel/ bladder incontinence
2. B.
  Electrolytes imbalances
3. C.
  Loss of hair
4. D.
  None of these
Answer and explanation
Q73 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
Early sign of Myasthenia Gravis is?
1. A.
  Diplopia
2. B.
  Dystocia
3. C.
  Dyspnoea
4. D.
  Dystonia
Answer and explanation
Q74 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
Which of the following measure showing in white blood count is indicating the patient is immunosuppressive and patient need to isolation?
1. A.
  8500 cell/mm3
2. B.
  5600 cell/mm3
3. C.
  2000 cell/mm3
4. D.
  11000 cell/mm3
Answer and explanation
Q75 · Nursing Foundations · Miscellaneous
Which is the most reliable and accurate method to confirm the position of a nasogastric tube in patients?
1. A.
  Auscultation
2. B.
  Aspiration of contents from tube
3. C.
  Measuring the pH of aspirated contents
4. D.
  X-ray examination of the tube
Answer and explanation
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Q76 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Hemorrhage in Early Pregnancy
A pregnancy in which the fetus has died but the products of conception are retained in utero for up to several weeks is referred to as?
1. A.
  Threatened abortion
2. B.
  Inevitable abortion
3. C.
  Complete abortion
4. D.
  Missed abortion
Answer and explanation
Q77 · General Knowledge · Miscellaneous
CEO of microsoft is?
1. A.
  Satya Nadella
2. B.
  Jeff Bezos
3. C.
  Mark Zukerburg
4. D.
  Amit Bhnadari
Answer and explanation
Q78 · Mental Health Nursing · Treatment modalities and therapies used in mental disorders
Indication of ECT?
1. A.
  Schizophrenia
2. B.
  Depression
3. C.
  Delirium
4. D.
  None of these
Answer and explanation
Q79 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
A patient arrives at an Emergency OPD with active bleeding from the nose. Which of the following actions would the nurse perform to prevent further bleeding?
1. A.
  Encourage the patient to sneeze
2. B.
  Raise the head end of the patient
3. C.
  Instruct the patient to blow nose
4. D.
  Advise the patient to pinch the soft part of the nose
Answer and explanation
Q80 · Applied Psychology · Introduction
What is psychology?
1. A.
  Psychology is the study of behavior and mind
2. B.
  Psychology is the study of the drug absorption & distribution
3. C.
  Psychology is the study of human culture & society
4. D.
  Psychology is the study of human ideas
Answer and explanation
Q81 · Nursing Foundations · Nursing Theories
Self-care deficit nursing theory was developed by?
1. A.
  Dorothea Orem
2. B.
  Dorothea Johnson.
3. C.
  Florence nightingale
4. D.
  Vergini Henderson
Answer and explanation
Q82 · Nursing Foundations · History of Nursing & Nursing as a profession
Which criteria of the Profession deals with nurses' independent functioning and being responsible and accountable for the care they provide?
1. A.
  Specialized education
2. B.
  Body of knowledge
3. C.
  Code of ethics
4. D.
  Autonomy
Answer and explanation
Q83 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
What is the priority Nursing action during Epilepsy?
1. A.
  IV fluids.
2. B.
  Maintain Airway
3. C.
  Physical safety
4. D.
  Psychological support
Answer and explanation
Q84 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
What is asthma?
1. A.
  Breathing difficulty due to broncho-constriction
2. B.
  Cardiac abnormality during exercise
3. C.
  Lack of surfactants
4. D.
  None of the above
Answer and explanation
Q85 · Nursing Foundations · Vital Signs
A nurse assessing the apical pulse in a adult client, nurse must known that side of apical pulse is at?
1. A.
  4th inter-costal space at the mid-axillary line in left side
2. B.
  5th inter-costal space at the mid clavicle line in left side
3. C.
  5th inter-costal space at the mid clavicle line in right side
4. D.
  4th inter-costal space at the mid-axillary line in right side
Answer and explanation
Q86 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Distribution
A patient with increased serum sodium level. What will you do first?
1. A.
  Give isotonic solutions
2. B.
  Offer oral clear fluids
3. C.
  Give Hypotonic fluids
4. D.
  Give hypertonic fluids
Answer and explanation
Q87 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Complications of the Third Stage of Labor
A 1-day puerperal woman with excessive bleeding, what type of PPH is this?
1. A.
  Primary
2. B.
  Secondary
3. C.
  Third stage
4. D.
  Normal
Answer and explanation
Q88 · Applied Psychology · Cognitive Process
Which type of memory is intact in an individual who is able to recall the multiplication table that he learned from school?
1. A.
  Semantic memory
2. B.
  Episodic memory
3. C.
  Flash-bulb memory
4. D.
  Procedural memory
Answer and explanation
Q89 · Pharmacology · General Pharmacology
The most rapid absorption of insulin occurs in?
1. A.
  Abdomen
2. B.
  Arms
3. C.
  Thigh
4. D.
  Buttocks
Answer and explanation
Q90 · Applied Physiology · General Physiology
Excessive vomiting will cause:
1. A.
  Acidosis
2. B.
  Alkalosis
3. C.
  None of these
4. D.
  All of the above
Answer and explanation
Q91 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
A person diagnosed with SDH and having continuous vomiting. What is the most probable contraindication for LP for this client?
1. A.
  Decreased ICP
2. B.
  Increased ICP
3. C.
  Mild fever
4. D.
  Nausea
Answer and explanation
Q92 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Distribution
You are assigned to a patient with excess fluid volume who complains of shortness of breath. What would be the nursing intervention taken by you to relieve the patient's respiratory distress?
1. A.
  Elevate the head of the bed
2. B.
  Encourage the patient to cough and deep breathe
3. C.
  Increase fluids to promote urine output
4. D.
  Perform percussion and postural drainage
Answer and explanation
Q93 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Integumentary Function
First way to assess a full thickness burn?
1. A.
  Observation
2. B.
  Auscultation
3. C.
  Palpation
4. D.
  Percussion
Answer and explanation
Q94 · Community Health Nursing · Demography, Surveillance and Interpretation of Data
The number of females per 1000 of males is known as?
1. A.
  Female literacy rate
2. B.
  Sex ratio
3. C.
  GFR
4. D.
  NFR
Answer and explanation
Q95 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Reason for presbyopia?
1. A.
  Hardening of lens
2. B.
  Softening of lens
3. C.
  Opacity of lens
4. D.
  Calcification of lens
Answer and explanation
Q96 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Complications of the Third Stage of Labor
Complications of the last stage of Labour include all EXCEPT?
1. A.
  PPH
2. B.
  Obstructed labour
3. C.
  Retained placenta
4. D.
  Uterine inversion
Answer and explanation
Q97 · Nursing Foundations · Infection control & BMW management
According to BMWM used Needle is discarded in which colour of bag?
1. A.
  Black bag
2. B.
  Yellow bag
3. C.
  Red bag
4. D.
  White bag
Answer and explanation
Q98 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Other Acute Problems
A patient is arriving in the emergency department after severe Haemorrhage. The sister in charge told the nursing sister to perform cannulation quickly. Which of the following cannulas provides the highest amount of fluid to prevent shock?
1. A.
  22 G
2. B.
  20 G
3. C.
  18 G
4. D.
  16 G
Answer and explanation
Q99 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Complicated Pregnancy
An Rh-Ve Mother delivered a Rh -Ve Baby, What is the dose of Anti-D?
1. A.
  150 mcg
2. B.
  300 mcg
3. C.
  500 mcg
4. D.
  300 mg
Answer and explanation
Q100 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Myasthenia crisis and cholinergic crisis are the major complications of Myasthenia Gravis. Which of the following is appropriate option?
1. A.
  Loss of body function creates high levels of anxiety and fear
2. B.
  Cholinergic drugs should be administered to prevent further complications associated with the crisis
3. C.
  The clinical condition of the client usually improves after several days of treatment
4. D.
  Weakness and paralysis of the muscles for swallowing and breathing occur in either
Answer and explanation

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