PGICH Noida Nursing Officer 2025 question paper

PGICH Noida Nursing Officer · 2025 · 100 questions · 100 minutes · 0.25 mark deducted per wrong answer

Medical & Surgical Nursing 18
Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) 17
Applied Physiology 9
Applied Anatomy 8
Applied Microbiology & Infection control 8
Pharmacology 6
Pathology & Genetics 5
Nursing Foundations 5
Applied Nutrition & Dietetics 4
Nursing Research & Statistics 4
Community Health Nursing 3
English 3
Biochemistry & Nutrition 2
Nursing Management & Leadership 2
Forensic Nursing & Indian laws 1
Applied Psychology 1
Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) 1
Obstetrics & Gynaecology 1
Applied Sociology 1
Mental Health Nursing 1

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Q1 · Pathology & Genetics · Genetics
Which of the following represents the correct sequence of steps in the polymerase chain reaction (PCR)?
1. A.
  Denaturation → Annealing → Extension
2. B.
  Denaturation → Annealing → Extension → Hybridization
3. C.
  Annealing → Extension → Denaturation
4. D.
  Extension → Denaturation → Annealing
Answer and explanation
Q2 · Applied Physiology · Nervous System
What is the specialization of nervous tissue?
1. A.
  To be stimulated and rapidly transmit the stimulus
2. B.
  To perceive the stimulus and contract in response
3. C.
  To receive the signal and relax
4. D.
  To receive the signal and connect parts of the body
Answer and explanation
Q3 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
The capacity of a self-inflating bag used to resuscitate a newborn baby is ideally:
1. A.
  100-150 ml
2. B.
  500-1000 ml
3. C.
  150-200 ml
4. D.
  250-500 ml
Answer and explanation
Q4 · Pharmacology · Drugs Acting on Central Nervous System
Which of the following are first-line drugs for treating status epilepticus?
1. A.
  Selective serotonin inhibitors
2. B.
  Benzodiazepines
3. C.
  Neuroleptics
4. D.
  Monoamine oxidase inhibitors
Answer and explanation
Q5 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Miscellaneous
Which statement correctly describes Type B tracheoesophageal fistula?
1. A.
  The upper and lower parts of the oesophagus are not connected to each other and each is connected separately to the trachea.
2. B.
  The upper and lower parts of the oesophagus do not connect and have closed ends and no parts of the oesophagus attach to the trachea.
3. C.
  The upper part of the oesophagus is attached to the trachea and the lower part of the esophagus has a closed end.
4. D.
  The upper part of the oesophagus has a closed end and the lower part of the oesophagus is attached to the trachea.
Answer and explanation
Q6 · Applied Anatomy · Endocrine System
Which gland regulates the body's sleep-wake cycle?
1. A.
  Portal gland
2. B.
  Thymus gland
3. C.
  Thyroid gland
4. D.
  Pineal gland
Answer and explanation
Q7 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · General Characteristics of Microbes
Which of the following is a laboratory method used to observe living bacteria motility and study their size, shape and arrangement?
1. A.
  Agglutination test
2. B.
  Acid fast stain
3. C.
  Hanging drop slide method
4. D.
  Gram staining
Answer and explanation
Q8 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
The primary symptom of mitral stenosis is:
1. A.
  Exertional dyspnoea
2. B.
  Angina
3. C.
  Syncope
4. D.
  Palpitations
Answer and explanation
Q9 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Musculoskeletal Function
What is the drop arm sign mainly used to detect?
1. A.
  Golfer's elbow
2. B.
  Tennis elbow
3. C.
  Rotator cuff tear
4. D.
  Hip dislocation
Answer and explanation
Q10 · Forensic Nursing & Indian laws · Dummy
Which clinical principle relates to honesty and trust in professional conduct?
1. A.
  Veracity
2. B.
  Fidelity
3. C.
  Paternalism
4. D.
  Beneficence
Answer and explanation
Q11 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Integumentary Function
What is the Parkland formula commonly used for?
1. A.
  Calculating total limbus area necrosed or burned after an acid exposure into the eyes
2. B.
  Calculating the amount of fluid a burn patient needs in the first 24 hours after the injury
3. C.
  Calculating total body surface area burned during a thermal burn after the injury
4. D.
  Calculating the total ocular area burned during chemical splashes into the eyes
Answer and explanation
Q12 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Metabolic and Endocrine Function
The nurse reviewing a lab report reported that the amylase level in that patient's blood sample was normal. What may be the results?
1. A.
  30 to 110 U/L
2. B.
  160 to 210 U/L
3. C.
  210 to 295 U/L
4. D.
  110 to 160 U/L
Answer and explanation
Q13 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Nutritional Deficiency Disorder
Which of the following supplementation is necessary to prevent Kwashiorkor?
1. A.
  Vitamin D
2. B.
  Vitamin C
3. C.
  Protein
4. D.
  Calcium
Answer and explanation
Q14 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
If a newborn's temperature is above 39°C, what is the appropriate nursing intervention?
1. A.
  Tepid sponging
2. B.
  Undressing and exposure to room temperature
3. C.
  Administer medication as per doctor's order
4. D.
  Cold ice water sponging
Answer and explanation
Q15 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Miscellaneous
Which of the following is a marker of heavy alcohol drinking and can help monitor patients for progress towards abstinence?
1. A.
  Ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate oxygenase
2. B.
  Ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase
3. C.
  Acetylcholinesterase enzymes
4. D.
  Carbohydrate deficient transferrin
Answer and explanation
Q16 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
Which of the following is a physical examination finding in a patient with aortic valve insufficiency, that describes a bounding, forceful pulse with a rapid upstroke and descent?
1. A.
  Paradoxical pulse
2. B.
  Water hammer pulse
3. C.
  Dicrotic pulse
4. D.
  Cheyne-Stokes pulse
Answer and explanation
Q17 · Pharmacology · Hormones & Related Drugs
Which of the following is a common example of a lactation suppressant medication?
1. A.
  Metoclopramide
2. B.
  Prolactin
3. C.
  Domperidone
4. D.
  Cabergoline
Answer and explanation
Q18 · Community Health Nursing · Health Care Planning and Organization of Health Care at various levels
Which committee was established in 1963 for malaria vigilance?
1. A.
  Jungalwalla Committee
2. B.
  Kartar Singh Committee
3. C.
  Chadha Committee
4. D.
  Bhore Committee
Answer and explanation
Q19 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Minerals
What is the recommended daily intake of calcium for an adolescent in the age group of 12-18 years?
1. A.
  1300 mg
2. B.
  830 mg
3. C.
  1050 mg
4. D.
  380 mg
Answer and explanation
Q20 · Applied Physiology · Blood
25-45% of all White blood cells are?
1. A.
  Basophils
2. B.
  Eosinophils
3. C.
  Monocytes
4. D.
  Lymphocytes
Answer and explanation
Q21 · Community Health Nursing · Intestinal Infections
Which of the following are the serotypes of cholera vibrios?
1. A.
  Ogawa, Inaba and Hikojima
2. B.
  Omega, Gamma and Beta
3. C.
  Alpha, Delta and Theta
4. D.
  Omega, Inertia and saprophytic
Answer and explanation
Q22 · Applied Physiology · Musculoskeletal system
Identify the option that correctly describes genu varum.
1. A.
  Foot deformity that causes the foot to point inward and downward
2. B.
  The condition in which knees turn inward and touch when the legs are straight
3. C.
  Foot deformity that causes the foot to bend outward, or pronate
4. D.
  The condition where the legs curve outward at the knees
Answer and explanation
Q23 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Childhood Malignancies
All of the following are high-risk prognostic features in acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL), EXCEPT:
1. A.
  Male infant
2. B.
  Presence of lymphadenopathy
3. C.
  Presence of hepatosplenomegaly
4. D.
  Female toddler
Answer and explanation
Q24 · Applied Physiology · Musculoskeletal system
Intercalated discs are found in:
1. A.
  Smooth muscle cells
2. B.
  Nerve tissues and glial cells
3. C.
  Cardiac muscle cells
4. D.
  Skeletal muscle cells
Answer and explanation
Q25 · Applied Anatomy · Reproductive System
Which of the following female sexual organs is made up of nerves and erectile tissue, analogous to the glans of the penis?
1. A.
  Cervix
2. B.
  Labia majora
3. C.
  Mons pubis
4. D.
  Clitoris
Answer and explanation
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Q26 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Research Approaches and Designs
Which research method evaluates the effect of a pretest on subsequent test scores and is commonly used to assess whether the act of taking a pretest influences the results of a post-test?
1. A.
  Crossover design
2. B.
  Randomised block design
3. C.
  Solomon four-group design
4. D.
  Factorial design
Answer and explanation
Q27 · Applied Physiology · Digestive system
Which hormone reduces gastric secretion and limits the release of gastrointestinal hormones in the gastrointestinal tract?
1. A.
  Somatostatin
2. B.
  Cholecystokinin
3. C.
  Somatotropin
4. D.
  Gastrin
Answer and explanation
Q28 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Immunity
Which of the following substances are unable to induce antibody formation on their own but can become immunogenic when covalently linked to carrier proteins?
1. A.
  Haptens
2. B.
  Immunogen
3. C.
  Complete antigens
4. D.
  Immunoglobulin
Answer and explanation
Q29 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
A nurse has inadvertently contaminated an arterial blood sample with venous blood. What will be the effect on arterial blood gas analysis?
1. A.
  Increased PaO₂, Decreased PaCO₂, Increased pH
2. B.
  Increased PaO₂, Decreased PaCO₂, Decreased pH
3. C.
  Increased PaO₂, Increased PaCO₂, Decreased pH
4. D.
  Decreased PaO₂, Increased PaCO₂, Decreased pH
Answer and explanation
Q30 · English · Grammar
Convert this to Simple Past Tense: "They had been playing football when it started raining."
1. A.
  They were playing football when it started raining.
2. B.
  They played football while it was raining.
3. C.
  They played football when it started raining.
4. D.
  They had played football when it started raining.
Answer and explanation
Q31 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Central Nervous System
In neonates, hydrocephalus should be suspected if the head circumference increases to:
1. A.
  more than 2 cm in a week during the first six weeks
2. B.
  more than 1 cm in a fortnight during the first three months
3. C.
  more than 1 cm in a week during the first six weeks
4. D.
  more than 2 cm in two months in the first twelve months
Answer and explanation
Q32 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Immunologic Function
All of the following are common characteristic bone deformities that can occur in the hands of a patient with rheumatoid arthritis, EXCEPT:
1. A.
  Boutonniere Deformity
2. B.
  Swan Neck Deformity
3. C.
  Ulnar Drift
4. D.
  Tophi Crystal Deposition
Answer and explanation
Q33 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Modern concepts of child- care
Who play(s) an important role in preparation of the child for hospital admission?
1. A.
  Social worker
2. B.
  Paediatric nurse
3. C.
  Familiar and understanding person
4. D.
  Parents
Answer and explanation
Q34 · Pharmacology · Gastrointestinal Drugs
Which is a dopamine receptor antagonist and is approved by the FDA to treat nausea and vomiting in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease?
1. A.
  Ivermectin
2. B.
  Metoclopramide
3. C.
  Azathioprine
4. D.
  Acamprosate
Answer and explanation
Q35 · Applied Psychology · Personality
The 'identity crisis' theory of children was developed by:
1. A.
  Erik Erikson
2. B.
  Mary Levine
3. C.
  Faye Abdellah
4. D.
  Imogene King
Answer and explanation
Q36 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
Which of the following diseases is also known as Gluten-induced enteropathy?
1. A.
  Celiac disease
2. B.
  Lactose intolerance
3. C.
  Ulcerative colitis
4. D.
  Cystic fibrosis
Answer and explanation
Q37 · Applied Physiology · General Physiology
Opening or closing of stomata becomes easy because of the:
1. A.
  Elongated shape of guard cells
2. B.
  Biconcave shape of guard cells
3. C.
  Bean shape of guard cells
4. D.
  Amoeboid shape of guard cells
Answer and explanation
Q38 · Community Health Nursing · Health Care Planning and Organization of Health Care at various levels
The peripheral outpost of rural health system in India is:
1. A.
  Primary Health Centre level
2. B.
  Community Health Centre level
3. C.
  Sub-centre level
4. D.
  Village level
Answer and explanation
Q39 · Pathology & Genetics · Genetics
An extra chromosome, underdeveloped sex characteristics at puberty and a tendency to develop gynecomastia in a male are the features of:
1. A.
  Trisomy 18 syndrome
2. B.
  Klinefelter syndrome
3. C.
  Fragile X syndrome
4. D.
  Turner syndrome
Answer and explanation
Q40 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · National Nutritional Program and Role
The role of a PHN in national programme for prevention of nutritional blindness includes all of the following, EXCEPT:
1. A.
  administration of Vitamin A should be continued till the child is 5 years old
2. B.
  administration of subsequent dose of 2,00,000 IU each every 6 months
3. C.
  administration of Vitamin A should be withheld in children suffering with measles
4. D.
  administration of first dose of 1,00,000 IU at 9 months with measles vaccination
Answer and explanation
Q41 · Nursing Foundations · Documentation & Reporting
In the context of problem-oriented medical records, what does 'P' stand for in the SOAP format?
1. A.
  Problem
2. B.
  Purpose
3. C.
  Plan
4. D.
  Programme
Answer and explanation
Q42 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Musculoskeletal Function
Which of the following sentences correctly describes greenstick fracture?
1. A.
  The broken bones fracture into more than three separate pieces
2. B.
  The bone compressed and the ends of the bone driven into each other
3. C.
  The broken bone that occurs at an angle to the bone's axis
4. D.
  The partial break in a bone that occurs when it bends and cracks on one side
Answer and explanation
Q43 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
Eructation is also known as:
1. A.
  Dysphagia
2. B.
  Pyrosis
3. C.
  Dyspepsia
4. D.
  Belching
Answer and explanation
Q44 · Applied Anatomy · Digestive System
A developmental remnant of the embryological hindgut persisting in the retrorectal (presacral) space is most likely to give rise to which of the following lesions?
1. A.
  Chondroma
2. B.
  Tailgut cyst
3. C.
  Epidermoid cyst
4. D.
  Dermoid cyst
Answer and explanation
Q45 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · General Characteristics of Microbes
Complete bacteriological examination of water includes all, EXCEPT:
1. A.
  Colony Count
2. B.
  Test for Clostridium perfringens
3. C.
  Test for Faecal Staphylococci
4. D.
  Presumptive Coliform Test
Answer and explanation
Q46 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Lipids
All of the following are products of fat digestion EXCEPT:
1. A.
  Triglycerides
2. B.
  Cholesterol
3. C.
  Glycerol
4. D.
  Monoglycerides
Answer and explanation
Q47 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
Localised aneurysm with uniform dilation of an artery is:
1. A.
  Saccular aneurysm
2. B.
  Pseudo-aneurysm
3. C.
  Dissecting aneurysm
4. D.
  Fusiform aneurysm
Answer and explanation
Q48 · Pharmacology · Drug Affecting Blood & Blood Formation
Which of the following is a synthetic colloid commonly used to expand plasma volume?
1. A.
  Albumin
2. B.
  Hetastarch
3. C.
  Mannitol
4. D.
  Normal saline
Answer and explanation
Q49 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Normal Growth and its Disorders
What is the upper segment to lower segment ratio of a 26-month-old child?
1. A.
  0.5:1
2. B.
  1:1.6
3. C.
  1:1
4. D.
  1.4:1
Answer and explanation
Q50 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
Patchy lesions or skip lesions are common features of which of the following?
1. A.
  Hepatitis A
2. B.
  Ulcerative colitis
3. C.
  Celiac disease
4. D.
  Crohn's disease
Answer and explanation
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Q51 · Nursing Foundations · Patient Education
Patient teaching takes place in which phase of nurse-patient relationship?
1. A.
  Orientation phase
2. B.
  Termination phase
3. C.
  Working phase
4. D.
  Pre-interaction phase
Answer and explanation
Q52 · Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) · Information Law & Governance in Clinical Practice
All of the following are ethical principles for health informatics professionals, EXCEPT:
1. A.
  Principle of Legitimate Infringement
2. B.
  Principle of the High Intrusive Alternative
3. C.
  Principle of Information-Privacy and Disposition
4. D.
  Principle of Accountability
Answer and explanation
Q53 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Which is caused by Leishmania donovani?
1. A.
  Scrub typhus
2. B.
  Malaria
3. C.
  Kala azar
4. D.
  Filariasis
Answer and explanation
Q54 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
The pathologic changes in gastric ulcer are most commonly found on the:
1. A.
  First part of the duodenum
2. B.
  Fundus of the stomach
3. C.
  Cardia of the stomach
4. D.
  Lesser curvature of the stomach
Answer and explanation
Q55 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
Rapid emptying of the stomach contents into the small intestine, characterized by sweating and weakness is the classical feature of:
1. A.
  Dumping syndrome
2. B.
  Inflammatory bowel disease
3. C.
  Chronic diarrhoea
4. D.
  Irritable bowel syndrome
Answer and explanation
Q56 · Nursing Foundations · Nursing Theories
Who developed the 'Care, Cure, Core' theory of nursing practice?
1. A.
  Dorothy Johnson
2. B.
  Lydia E. Hall
3. C.
  Dorothea Orem
4. D.
  Florence Nightingale
Answer and explanation
Q57 · Nursing Foundations · Diagnostic testing
The appropriate time for the nurse to obtain a sputum specimen for the culture is?
1. A.
  Early morning
2. B.
  After the patient call a light breakfast
3. C.
  After aerosol therapy
4. D.
  After chest physiotherapy
Answer and explanation
Q58 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Other Acute Problems
Which of the following types of fever is a characteristic symptom of typhoid fever?
1. A.
  Pseudofever
2. B.
  Saddleback fever
3. C.
  Undulant fever
4. D.
  Stepladder fever
Answer and explanation
Q59 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Fetus
What is the expected weight and length of a baby born at 28 weeks?
1. A.
  2.24 kg and 45 cm
2. B.
  1.2 kg and 38 cm
3. C.
  2.5 kg and 48 cm
4. D.
  2.5 kg and 47 cm
Answer and explanation
Q60 · Applied Physiology · Blood
All of the following are true regarding the spleen, EXCEPT:
1. A.
  It is responsible for T-lymphocyte maturation
2. B.
  It is the largest lymphoid organ in the body
3. C.
  It is known as the 'graveyard of red blood cells'
4. D.
  It produces red blood cells and stores blood cells
Answer and explanation
Q61 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Central Nervous System
A nurse posted in the pediatric ward observed a cracked pot sound on percussion of the skull in a newborn baby with hydrocephalus. The nurse recorded this sign as:
1. A.
  Macewen's sign
2. B.
  Brudzinski's sign
3. C.
  Flag sign
4. D.
  Kernig's sign
Answer and explanation
Q62 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
A germ tube test is primarily used to identify which of the following?
1. A.
  Treponema pallidum
2. B.
  Clostridium welchii
3. C.
  Candida albicans
4. D.
  Bordetella pertussis
Answer and explanation
Q63 · Applied Anatomy · Respiratory System
Which is the signet ring-shaped laryngeal cartilage?
1. A.
  Cuneiform cartilage
2. B.
  Cricoid cartilage
3. C.
  Thyroid cartilage
4. D.
  Arytenoid cartilage
Answer and explanation
Q64 · Applied Anatomy · Musculoskeletal System
All of the following are tarsal bones EXCEPT:
1. A.
  Talus
2. B.
  Navicular
3. C.
  Calcaneus
4. D.
  Pisiform
Answer and explanation
Q65 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Isolation Precautions and Use of Personal Protective Equipment
Droplet precautions are applicable for patients diagnosed with:
1. A.
  Shigella
2. B.
  MRSA
3. C.
  Hepatitis A
4. D.
  Diphtheria
Answer and explanation
Q66 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Analysis of data
Research that systematically integrates qualitative findings is called:
1. A.
  Meta-analysis
2. B.
  Phenomenology
3. C.
  Delphi technique
4. D.
  Meta-synthesis
Answer and explanation
Q67 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Disorders of Kidney and Urinary Tract
Infantile polycystic kidney disease is otherwise called:
1. A.
  Autosomal recessive polycystic disease
2. B.
  Renal agenesis
3. C.
  Renal hypoplasia
4. D.
  Autosomal dominant polycystic disease
Answer and explanation
Q68 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · National Nutritional Program and Role
The role of a PHN in national programme for prevention of nutritional blindness includes all of the following, EXCEPT:
1. A.
  administration of Vitamin A should be continued till the child is 5 years old
2. B.
  administration of subsequent dose of 2,00,000 IU each every 6 months
3. C.
  administration of Vitamin A should be withheld in children suffering with measles
4. D.
  administration of first dose of 1,00,000 IU at 9 months with measles vaccination
Answer and explanation
Q69 · Applied Physiology · Renal system
Which organ mainly produces renin enzyme?
1. A.
  Liver
2. B.
  Heart
3. C.
  Lungs
4. D.
  Kidney
Answer and explanation
Q70 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Orthopedic disorders
Which of the following types of skin traction is usually used in the treatment of femoral shaft fracture in children up to the age of two years?
1. A.
  Tulloch Brown Traction
2. B.
  Dunlop Traction
3. C.
  Hamilton Russel Traction
4. D.
  Bryant's Traction
Answer and explanation
Q71 · English · Grammar
The teacher explained the concept __, ensuring that even the weakest student understood it.
1. A.
  Carelessly
2. B.
  Patiently
3. C.
  Impatiently
4. D.
  Abruptly
Answer and explanation
Q72 · Applied Physiology · General Physiology
The main cation in extracellular fluid (ECF) making up over 50% is:
1. A.
  Potassium
2. B.
  Sodium
3. C.
  Magnesium
4. D.
  Chloride
Answer and explanation
Q73 · Applied Sociology · Social structure
Which of the following is a process through which individuals acquire social behaviours, norms, and values from various social agents?
1. A.
  Sublimation
2. B.
  Rationalization
3. C.
  Socialization
4. D.
  Intellectualization
Answer and explanation
Q74 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Metabolic and Endocrine Function
The nurse reviewing a lab report reported that the amylase level in that patient's blood sample was normal. What may be the results?
1. A.
  30 to 110 U/L
2. B.
  160 to 210 U/L
3. C.
  210 to 295 U/L
4. D.
  160 to 180 U/L
Answer and explanation
Q75 · Mental Health Nursing · Behavioural & Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence
Which of the following disorders is characterized by tics in which extensive and varied bodily movements are accompanied by vocalization like barking or shouting obscene words?
1. A.
  Abdallat-Davis-Farrage syndrome
2. B.
  Gilles de la Tourette syndrome
3. C.
  Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome
4. D.
  Lesch-Nyhan syndrome
Answer and explanation
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Q76 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Development
Nursing management of children with autistic disorder focuses on all of the following, EXCEPT:
1. A.
  Providing supportive care
2. B.
  Maintaining a safe environment
3. C.
  Decreasing environmental stimuli
4. D.
  Assuring parents that the child will lead an independent life
Answer and explanation
Q77 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Modern concepts of child- care
Which of the following is NOT a component of Downe's scoring system?
1. A.
  Cyanosis and retraction
2. B.
  Grunting and air entry
3. C.
  Respiratory rate
4. D.
  Reflexes and grimace
Answer and explanation
Q78 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Normal Growth and its Disorders
What is the upper segment to lower segment ratio of a 6-month-old child?
1. A.
  0.9:1
2. B.
  1:1.6
3. C.
  1:1
4. D.
  1.6:1
Answer and explanation
Q79 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Tools and Methods of Data Collection
In observation method, descriptive and reflective notes are called:
1. A.
  Field Notes
2. B.
  Checklists
3. C.
  Anecdotes
4. D.
  Rating Scales
Answer and explanation
Q80 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management of Nursing Educational Institute
Which of the following performance evaluation methods is also known as multi-rater feedback and involves management taking evaluation feedback from the superior, subordinates, peer groups or team members, clients and also from the appraisee?
1. A.
  Forced distribution method
2. B.
  Paired comparison method
3. C.
  360-degree feedback
4. D.
  Field review method
Answer and explanation
Q81 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Disinfection and Sterilization
Which of the following sentences is true regarding concurrent disinfection?
1. A.
  A procedure required to ensure that an area has been cleaned or decontaminated only after the death of a patient with an infection
2. B.
  A procedure required to ensure that an area has been cleaned or decontaminated following discharge of a patient with an infection
3. C.
  Application of disinfectant only after the transfer of the patient from an ICU to another hospital with a better facility
4. D.
  Application of disinfectant immediately after the discharge of infectious material from the body of an infected person
Answer and explanation
Q82 · Pharmacology · Cardiovascular Drugs
Which of the following drugs is used to manage Prinzmetal angina?
1. A.
  Nifedipine
2. B.
  Captopril
3. C.
  Propranolol
4. D.
  Ranolazine
Answer and explanation
Q83 · Pathology & Genetics · Genetics
Heredity and genetics fall under which determinant of health?
1. A.
  Biological determinants
2. B.
  Behavioural determinants
3. C.
  Socio-economic determinants
4. D.
  Political determinants
Answer and explanation
Q84 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management Process
Which of the following is a visual tool that helps identify the root cause of a problem and is also known as a cause-and-effect diagram?
1. A.
  GANTT chart
2. B.
  PERT diagram
3. C.
  Fishbone diagram
4. D.
  Forest plot
Answer and explanation
Q85 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Immunization and Immunodeficiency
According to the National Immunization Schedule, what is the correct time, dosage, route and site of administration of the measles vaccine for children?
1. A.
  At 16 to 24 months, 1 ml, subcutaneously on the left upper arm
2. B.
  At 6 to 9 months, 0.5 ml, intramuscularly on the vastus lateralis muscle
3. C.
  At 12 to 15 months, 1 ml, intramuscularly on the right upper arm
4. D.
  At 9 to 12 months, 0.5 ml, subcutaneously on the right upper arm
Answer and explanation
Q86 · English · Comprehension
Arrange the sentences in correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph:

a. The online learning system provides access to resources and courses from any location in the world.

b. However, it needs self motivation and discipline to make the most of these possibilities.

c. The advent of technology has transformed the way education is delivered.

d. This change has made education more accessible to people who once had few opportunities.

e. Students can now learn at their own speed and according to their timelines.
1. A.
  CDAEB
2. B.
  ADCBE
3. C.
  ACEBD
4. D.
  CADEB
Answer and explanation
Q87 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Which of the following statements best describes Xanthelasma?
1. A.
  Flat, painless, red or bluish red spots that appear on the palms and soles
2. B.
  Well-circumscribed flat or slightly elevated yellowish plaques that appear on and around the eyelids
3. C.
  A bluish or grey white ring that forms around the cornea
4. D.
  A diagonal crease on the earlobe, extending from the tragus towards the back of the ear
Answer and explanation
Q88 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Disinfection and Sterilization
Which is an example of sterilisation below 100°C?
1. A.
  Autoclaving
2. B.
  Boiling
3. C.
  Tyndallisation
4. D.
  Pasteurisation
Answer and explanation
Q89 · Nursing Foundations · Health Assessment
What is the correct sequence of abdominal examination in an adult patient?
1. A.
  Inspection, auscultation, percussion, and palpation
2. B.
  Inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation
3. C.
  Inspection, palpation, auscultation, and percussion
4. D.
  Inspection, percussion, palpation, and auscultation
Answer and explanation
Q90 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Genetic Disorders
Which of the following parts is missing or underdeveloped in the Aicardi syndrome?
1. A.
  Foramen magnum
2. B.
  Corpus callosum
3. C.
  Medulla oblongata
4. D.
  Falx cerebelli
Answer and explanation
Q91 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
A surgical procedure involving an incision above the teeth to enter the sinus is called:
1. A.
  Caldwell-Luc operation
2. B.
  Sensing operation
3. C.
  Mustard operation
4. D.
  Rastelli operation
Answer and explanation
Q92 · Pathology & Genetics · Systemic Pathology
Which of the following is a glioma derived from the layer of epithelium that lines the ventricles and the central canal of the spinal cord?
1. A.
  Ependymoma
2. B.
  Astrocytoma
3. C.
  Oligodendroglioma
4. D.
  Choroid plexus papilloma
Answer and explanation
Q93 · Pathology & Genetics · Miscellaneous
Which disorder's chromosome pattern is described as 47, XXY?
1. A.
  Cri-du-chat syndrome
2. B.
  Klinefelter syndrome
3. C.
  Turner syndrome
4. D.
  Prader-Willi syndrome
Answer and explanation
Q94 · Applied Anatomy · Circulatory & Lymphatic System
Which of the following is the middle internodal tract that connects the sinoatrial node to the atrioventricular node?
1. A.
  Tract of Purkinje
2. B.
  Tract of Thorel
3. C.
  Tract of Bachmann
4. D.
  Tract of Wenckebach
Answer and explanation
Q95 · Applied Anatomy · Musculoskeletal System
How many tarsal bones are contained in each foot?
1. A.
  One
2. B.
  Five
3. C.
  Seven
4. D.
  Three
Answer and explanation
Q96 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Development
A PHN is paying a home visit in the community. She comes across a family having a toddler in the house. The focus of health education for the toddler should be on all of the following EXCEPT:
1. A.
  Tooth brushing
2. B.
  Child's natural curiosity about genital differences
3. C.
  Promoting independence
4. D.
  Good nutrition
Answer and explanation
Q97 · Pharmacology · Drugs acting on Autonomic Nervoys system
What is the drug of choice to manage cholinergic crisis in children?
1. A.
  Atropine
2. B.
  Adrenaline
3. C.
  Neostigmine
4. D.
  Pyridostigmine
Answer and explanation
Q98 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Common Medical Procedures
A nurse is preparing a four-year-old child, suspected to have meningitis, for lumbar puncture. The site for lumbar puncture is located by drawing an imaginary plumb line from the iliac crest to the spine. The level of interspace accessed falls between:
1. A.
  L1 and L2
2. B.
  L2 and L3
3. C.
  L4 and L5
4. D.
  L5 and S1
Answer and explanation
Q99 · Applied Anatomy · Reproductive System
What is the approximate weight of a non-pregnant adult uterus?
1. A.
  About 230-270 grams
2. B.
  About 50-70 grams
3. C.
  About 150-220 grams
4. D.
  About 310-330 grams
Answer and explanation
Q100 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Research Approaches and Designs
Which of the following is a common guideline used for reporting randomized controlled trials?
1. A.
  STROBE
2. B.
  MOOSE
3. C.
  CONSORT
4. D.
  PRISMA
Answer and explanation