PGIMER Nursing Officer 2020 question paper

PGIMER Nursing Officer · 2020 · 100 questions · 100 minutes · 0.33 mark deducted per wrong answer

Medical & Surgical Nursing 40
Obstetrics & Gynaecology 9
Pharmacology 8
Community Health Nursing 7
Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) 7
Nursing Foundations 6
Reasoning 4
Applied Nutrition & Dietetics 3
Applied Microbiology & Infection control 3
Pathology & Genetics 2
Applied Physiology 2
General Knowledge 2
Applied Anatomy 2
Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics 2
Nursing Research & Statistics 1
Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) 1
Mental Health Nursing 1

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Q1 · Pathology & Genetics · General Pathology
Sarcoma means cancer of which organ/tissue?
1. A.
  Glands
2. B.
  Skin
3. C.
  Lymphatic tissue
4. D.
  Connective tissue
Answer and explanation
Q2 · Community Health Nursing · Zoonoses
The EYE (Eliminate Yellow fever Epidemics) strategy, developed by WHO, UNICEF, and Gavi, is for the elimination of which of the following epidemics?
1. A.
  Yellow fever
2. B.
  Cholera
3. C.
  COVID
4. D.
  Typhoid
Answer and explanation
Q3 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
Pursed lip breathing is seen in -?
1. A.
  Pneumonia
2. B.
  Atelectasis
3. C.
  Pneumothorax
4. D.
  COPD
Answer and explanation
Q4 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Urinary Tract Function
Rejection after renal transplant within minutes and hours?
1. A.
  Chronic rejection
2. B.
  Acute rejection
3. C.
  Hyperacute rejection
4. D.
  Subacute rejection
Answer and explanation
Q5 · Pharmacology · Gastrointestinal Drugs
A patient has a peptic ulcer and is taking antacids. What is the action of antacid?
1. A.
  Decrease HCL secretion
2. B.
  Increase HCI
3. C.
  Inhibits ACH
4. D.
  Neutralize the HCL
Answer and explanation
Q6 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Otolaryngology
While administering ear drops in a 2 years old child. Which of the following is done by the nursing officer while giving ear drops ear pinna is?(Image in question)
1. A.
  Upward and forward
2. B.
  Normal position
3. C.
  Backward and downward
4. D.
  Forward and downward
Answer and explanation
Q7 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Anatomy of the Female Pelvic Organs
Elevated CA125 is seen in?
1. A.
  Cancer of bladder
2. B.
  Cancer of ovary
3. C.
  Cancer of cervix
4. D.
  Cancer of pancreas
Answer and explanation
Q8 · Applied Physiology · Renal system
All of the following are causes of polyuria except?
1. A.
  Diabetes insipidus
2. B.
  Diabetes mellitus
3. C.
  Mannitol
4. D.
  Sympathetic stimulation
Answer and explanation
Q9 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Nutrition
A child with marasmus having diarrhea and no appetite. what will be preferred food that give energy to the brain?
1. A.
  Ketone bodies
2. B.
  Glucose
3. C.
  Fatty food
4. D.
  Cold chips
Answer and explanation
Q10 · Pharmacology · General Pharmacology
Expected outcome of dopamine is?
1. A.
  Decrease blood pressure
2. B.
  Reducing peristalsis
3. C.
  Increases blood pressure
4. D.
  None of them
Answer and explanation
Q11 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Immunologic Function
In COPD patient there is compensatory polycythemia develop in patient. Most important priority in this patient is?
1. A.
  Ineffective breathing pattern
2. B.
  Congestion develop due to thrombosis formation
3. C.
  Ineffective nutritional pattern
4. D.
  No one
Answer and explanation
Q12 · Community Health Nursing · Reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent Health (Review from OBG Nursing and application in community setting)
What is the folic acid dosage given under the Weekly Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation Program (WIFS) for adolescents?
1. A.
  100 µg
2. B.
  200 µg
3. C.
  400 µg
4. D.
  500 µg
Answer and explanation
Q13 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Medical and Surgical Illness Complicating Pregnancy
According to ICMR-NIN, 2020, the additional protein requirement in the second trimester of pregnancy is-
1. A.
  9.5 g/day
2. B.
  11.5 g/day
3. C.
  11.0 g/day
4. D.
  10.5 g/day
Answer and explanation
Q14 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Integumentary Function
A 23 year old man comes to the emergency department with thermal burns. In this case according to rule of nine which part of the body burned maximum?
1. A.
  Upper trunk
2. B.
  Face and neck
3. C.
  Upper arm and perineum
4. D.
  Upper leg and perineum
Answer and explanation
Q15 · General Knowledge · Basic Physics
A stone is thrown vertically downwards with a speed of 5 m/s from the top of a tower. What will be its velocity after 2 seconds? (Take g = 10 m/s²)
1. A.
  20 m/s
2. B.
  25 m/s
3. C.
  15 m/s
4. D.
  30 m/s
Answer and explanation
Q16 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
A female patient has a laparoscopic cholecystectomy this morning she is now complaining of right shoulder pain. The nurse would explain to the patient what Symptoms Is?
1. A.
  Common following this operation
2. B.
  Unusual and should be reported to the doctor
3. C.
  Indicates a need to use the incentive spirometer
4. D.
  Expected after laparoscopic surgery
Answer and explanation
Q17 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
Duke's major and minor criteria used for which disease?
1. A.
  Rheumatic heart disease
2. B.
  Infective endocarditis
3. C.
  Pleurisy
4. D.
  Cardiac tamponade
Answer and explanation
Q18 · Reasoning · Coding-Decoding
In a certain code language, if ADOPT is coded as GDRWS, then how is DATED coded in that language?
1. A.
  HIXEH
2. B.
  DGWGH
3. C.
  WZGVW
4. D.
  GDWHG
Answer and explanation
Q19 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
Diluent used for dilution of Japanese encephalitis vaccine?
1. A.
  Normal saline
2. B.
  Distilled water
3. C.
  Sodium carbonate
4. D.
  PBS
Answer and explanation
Q20 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Antenatal Care, Preconceptional Counseling and Care
A 31 weeks pregnant mother, came to antenatal clinic and she not have any previous epilepsy history, but present time BP 150/110 pulse 100, 3+ grade proteinuria. On duty nurse know that which medicine will prescribed by a doctor?
1. A.
  Magnesium sulphate
2. B.
  Labetalol
3. C.
  Calcium gluconate
4. D.
  Hydralazine
Answer and explanation
Q21 · Pharmacology · Drug Affecting Blood & Blood Formation
Antidote of heparin is?
1. A.
  Warfarin
2. B.
  Vitamin k
3. C.
  Protamine sulphate
4. D.
  Acetylcysteine
Answer and explanation
Q22 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
Water Hammer Pulse" is also described as a bounding forceful pulse. It is commonly seen in ______.?
1. A.
  Sinus tachycardia (Sinus tachycardia)
2. B.
  Mitral valve stenosis (Mitral valve stenosis)
3. C.
  Ventricular fibrillation (Ventricular fibrillation)
4. D.
  Aortic Regurgitation (Aortic Regurgitation)
Answer and explanation
Q23 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Development
In the pediatric practice, Ballard Scoring is used for the?
1. A.
  Assessment of the maturity of the newborn
2. B.
  Assessment of the health status of the newborn
3. C.
  Assessment of the developmental status of the newborn
4. D.
  None of the above
Answer and explanation
Q24 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Therapeutic Diet
Diet that is indicated for a patient receiving anticoagulation of warfarin therapy is?
1. A.
  Intake of high potassium diet
2. B.
  Intake of high vitamin k diet
3. C.
  High carbohydrates and proteins
4. D.
  Low vitamin K diet
Answer and explanation
Q25 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Sensorineural Function
Presbycusis seen in patient with?
1. A.
  Old age with vision loss
2. B.
  Old age with hearing loss
3. C.
  Normal vision
4. D.
  None of these
Answer and explanation
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Q26 · Reasoning · Arrangements & Puzzles
G, H, I, J, M, N and O are sitting around a circular table facing the centre of the table. O sits fourth to the left of J. I sits fourth to the right of N. Only two people sit between J and N when counted from the left of J. M is not an immediate neighbour of I or J. G is not an immediate neighbour of M. Who sits third to the right of H?
1. A.
  G
2. B.
  O
3. C.
  I
4. D.
  M
Answer and explanation
Q27 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Central line fluid administration through?
1. A.
  Left subclavian vein
2. B.
  Right subclavian vein
3. C.
  Right subclavian artery
4. D.
  Jugular artery
Answer and explanation
Q28 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Genital Malignancy
16 Weeks pregnancy and gestational length is 22 cm and complaint brownish color of vaginal discharge then this condition is?
1. A.
  Placenta previa
2. B.
  Abruptio placenta
3. C.
  Gestational trophoblastic diseases
4. D.
  None of this
Answer and explanation
Q29 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management
Before operation purpose of neomycin administration?
1. A.
  Prevent post-operative infection
2. B.
  Decrease bacterial growth in preoperative period
3. C.
  Prevent constipation
4. D.
  Prevent gas formation
Answer and explanation
Q30 · Community Health Nursing · Family planning
Midyear population taken from which date?
1. A.
  1st January
2. B.
  1st March
3. C.
  1st July
4. D.
  15th July
Answer and explanation
Q31 · Applied Physiology · Nervous System
Which part of the brain is affected in spatial disorientation?
1. A.
  Parietal
2. B.
  Frontal
3. C.
  Temporal
4. D.
  Occipital
Answer and explanation
Q32 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Musculoskeletal Function
A patient shows signs of "hotspots" on his leg cast. Which of following indicator recognizes by nursing officer?
1. A.
  Sign of infection
2. B.
  Tightness of cast
3. C.
  Poor perfusion from cast
4. D.
  Limited movement
Answer and explanation
Q33 · Nursing Foundations · History of Nursing & Nursing as a profession
Which of the following is an example of intentional tort?
1. A.
  Breach of duty
2. B.
  False imprisonment
3. C.
  Malpractice
4. D.
  Negligence
Answer and explanation
Q34 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Pain felt in calf muscles when the foot is dorsiflexed with the leg extended at the knee is called as?
1. A.
  Kernig's sign
2. B.
  Spalding's sign
3. C.
  Homan’s sign
4. D.
  Goodell's sign
Answer and explanation
Q35 · Reasoning · Miscellaneous
By selling a CPU for Rs. 5405, a man makes a profit of 15%. At what price should he sell it to make a profit of 25%?
1. A.
  5875
2. B.
  5885
3. C.
  5895
4. D.
  5865
Answer and explanation
Q36 · Community Health Nursing · Screening of Disease
The first person becoming sick in an epidemic is called?
1. A.
  Primary case
2. B.
  Secondary case
3. C.
  Contract case
4. D.
  Index case
Answer and explanation
Q37 · Community Health Nursing · Demography, Surveillance and Interpretation of Data
The denominator in the Maternal Mortality ratio is -
1. A.
  Total population in that year and area
2. B.
  Total Number of females in that year area
3. C.
  Number of females in the reproductive age-and group in that year and area
4. D.
  Number of live births in the same area and year
Answer and explanation
Q38 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Nutritional Assessment and Nutrition Education
The best measurement done by anthropometric is?
1. A.
  Weight and height
2. B.
  Blood pressure
3. C.
  Blood glucose sugar
4. D.
  Lipid studies
Answer and explanation
Q39 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Immunization and Immunodeficiency
Which vaccine is contraindicated in a child with a history of seizures?
1. A.
  DPT
2. B.
  Measles
3. C.
  Typhoid
4. D.
  BCG
Answer and explanation
Q40 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Urinary Tract Function
Most common complication of peritoneal dialysis is?
1. A.
  Peritonitis
2. B.
  Urinary incontinence
3. C.
  Pulmonary embolism
4. D.
  Pleurisy
Answer and explanation
Q41 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Operative Obstetrics
Major benefit of doing mediolateral episiotomy is?
1. A.
  Reduce anal muscle tear
2. B.
  Reduction of pain after labor
3. C.
  Provide quick healing
4. D.
  No one from above
Answer and explanation
Q42 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
A 28 year old patient was admitted to the hospital for a suspected brain tumor. While assessing the patient, the nurse would keep in mind that the most reliable index of cerebral status is?
1. A.
  Pupil response
2. B.
  Deep tendon reflexes
3. C.
  Muscles strength
4. D.
  Level of consciousness
Answer and explanation
Q43 · Community Health Nursing · Health Care Planning and Organization of Health Care at various levels
Which of the following is related to health in sustainable development goals?
1. A.
  SDG 1
2. B.
  SDG 3
3. C.
  SDG 9
4. D.
  SDG 10
Answer and explanation
Q44 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Oncology: Nursing Management in Cancer Care
External radiation of a patient with cancer chemotherapy is suggested after radiation therapy there is radio dermatitis seen on a patient's body. What should be suggested to Patient?
1. A.
  Apply lotions and creams to get relieve
2. B.
  Wash area with strong soap and water
3. C.
  Avoid applying creams and lotions
4. D.
  Apply sun screening lotion while out
Answer and explanation
Q45 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
A patient's ABG reports showing pH 7.30, PaCO2 50, bicarbonate level is 24, than what intervention is appropriate?
1. A.
  Ventilate the patient
2. B.
  Administer calcium gluconate
3. C.
  Administer oxygen
4. D.
  Administer sodium bicarbonate
Answer and explanation
Q46 · Applied Anatomy · Nervous System
A young adult who was hit by a car was fortunate because the level of his injury did not interrupt his respiratory function. The cord segment involved with maintaining respiratory function is?
1. A.
  Thoracic level 5 and 6
2. B.
  Thoracic level 2 and 4
3. C.
  Cervical level 7 and 8
4. D.
  Cervical level 3 and 4
Answer and explanation
Q47 · Nursing Foundations · Nursing Care & Specific Procedures
A patient with urinary catheterization is admitted to the ward. What should be done to avoid pulling of catheter tape at?
1. A.
  Tape the catheter to the inner thigh
2. B.
  Tape the catheter above the umbilicus
3. C.
  Tape the catheter to the lower abdomen
4. D.
  Tape the catheter under the thigh
Answer and explanation
Q48 · Nursing Foundations · Diagnostic testing
The physician ordered a 24 hours urine specimen, on duty nurse collects the first specimen after explaining the procedure to the patient, This specimen is then?
1. A.
  Discarded than the collection begin
2. B.
  Save as the part of the 24 hours collection
3. C.
  Tested, than discarded
4. D.
  Placed in a separate container and later added to the collection.
Answer and explanation
Q49 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Reverse Triage is?
1. A.
  Focus on highly critically ill patient first
2. B.
  First treat with minor injury so that they can help treating others
3. C.
  Treat patient acc to priority
4. D.
  No priority is given in treatment
Answer and explanation
Q50 · Pathology & Genetics · General Pathology
Lymphocytes in viral infection?
1. A.
  Increases than normal
2. B.
  Decreases than normal
3. C.
  No fluctuations
4. D.
  None of them
Answer and explanation
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Q51 · Community Health Nursing · Zoonoses
Which of the following is not an internationally notifiable disease?
1. A.
  Plague
2. B.
  Cholera
3. C.
  Chicken pox
4. D.
  Yellow fever
Answer and explanation
Q52 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
Normal CVP in adults?
1. A.
  5-10 cm H2O
2. B.
  0-20 cm H2O
3. C.
  5-25 cm H2O
4. D.
  5-20 cm H2O
Answer and explanation
Q53 · Nursing Foundations · Introduction to Health & Illness
Most important nursing care plans are based on?
1. A.
  Maslow hierarchy needs model
2. B.
  Health continuum model
3. C.
  Low-high budget plan
4. D.
  None of these
Answer and explanation
Q54 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Shock and Multisystem Failure
A patient has GI bleeding, with clot, BP 80/40 mm of hg. Priority nursing action is?
1. A.
  Prepare for surgery
2. B.
  Intravenous resuscitation
3. C.
  Administer oxygen
4. D.
  Maintain airway
Answer and explanation
Q55 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Other Acute Problems
Frostbite occurs when a body part or skin comes into contact with ______.?
1. A.
  Freezing cold temperatures
2. B.
  Metal injury
3. C.
  Insect venom
4. D.
  Excessive heat
Answer and explanation
Q56 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Metabolic and Endocrine Function
Early signs of hypoglycemia are the following?
1. A.
  Weight gain,constipation,diarrhea
2. B.
  Shakiness,sweating,nervousness, dizziness
3. C.
  Polyuria,headache, diplopia
4. D.
  None of them
Answer and explanation
Q57 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
A patient with myasthenia gravis have episode of epistaxis most important nursing priority in this patient is?
1. A.
  Ineffective breathing pattern
2. B.
  Ineffective nutritional status
3. C.
  Airway clearance
4. D.
  Poor tissue perfusion
Answer and explanation
Q58 · Pharmacology · Gastrointestinal Drugs
A patient is receiving histamine receptor antagonist for peptic ulcers and ask to the nurse about mode of action of histamine receptor antagonist. The best response given by the nursing officer is?
1. A.
  Decreases activity of acetylcholine
2. B.
  Decreases gastric acid secretions
3. C.
  Pain reduction
4. D.
  Increases peristalsis
Answer and explanation
Q59 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Introduction to Statistics
Find the median of the following data. 45, 50, 55, 12, 18, 25, 30, 32, 40?
1. A.
  25
2. B.
  30
3. C.
  32
4. D.
  40
Answer and explanation
Q60 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Isolation Precautions and Use of Personal Protective Equipment
What is the influenza precaution?
1. A.
  Isolate the patient
2. B.
  Frequently Handwashing.
3. C.
  Wearing mask
4. D.
  Wearing gloves
Answer and explanation
Q61 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Modern concepts of child- care
Which program is related to community screening of children for 4 Ds?
1. A.
  Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram
2. B.
  Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram
3. C.
  Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan
4. D.
  Navjaat Shishu Suraksha Karyakram
Answer and explanation
Q62 · Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics · Miscellaneous
On dividing a number by 329, we get 46 as remainder. On dividing the same number by 47, what will be the remainder?
1. A.
  46
2. B.
  44
3. C.
  32
4. D.
  24
Answer and explanation
Q63 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
Lymphatic fluid aspirated from pleural space is known as?
1. A.
  Pneumothorax
2. B.
  Chylothorax
3. C.
  Hemothorax
4. D.
  Pleurisy
Answer and explanation
Q64 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Pursed lip breathing assist in?
1. A.
  Expansion of diaphragm
2. B.
  Increases breathing power
3. C.
  Increase elimination of carbon dioxide
4. D.
  Increases inhalation of oxygen
Answer and explanation
Q65 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Isolation Precautions and Use of Personal Protective Equipment
When taking blood samples from an AIDS patient. Which precaution should be taken to collect blood sample according to guidelines?
1. A.
  Gown, gloves mask
2. B.
  Hand washing, sterile gloves
3. C.
  Hand washing, gown, mask, gown and gloves
4. D.
  Gloves only
Answer and explanation
Q66 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Metabolic and Endocrine Function
A patient suffering from liver cirrhosis is admitted to the ward. Which of the following represents that hepatic Encephalopathy observable in patients?
1. A.
  Pulmonary embolism
2. B.
  Chest tightness
3. C.
  Asterixis
4. D.
  Shuffling gait
Answer and explanation
Q67 · Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics · Miscellaneous
1350 boys and 900 girls are examined in a test. 42% of the boys and 36% of the girls pass the test. The percentage of the total who failed is?
1. A.
  56.4
2. B.
  54.4
3. C.
  58.4
4. D.
  60.4
Answer and explanation
Q68 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Placenta and Fetal Membranes
Formation of the placenta and full functioning of the placenta develops at?
1. A.
  6 weeks and 12 weeks
2. B.
  3 weeks and 10 weeks
3. C.
  4 weeks and 8 weeks
4. D.
  None of these
Answer and explanation
Q69 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Urinary Tract Function
A patient with incontinence of urine while doing sneezing, during coughing, weight bearing exercises is suffering from?
1. A.
  Stress incontinence
2. B.
  Urge incontinence
3. C.
  Reflex incontinence
4. D.
  Functional incontinence
Answer and explanation
Q70 · Nursing Foundations · Miscellaneous
When dissolving medicines, accidently needle stick in the middle finger, what is the appropriate action?
1. A.
  Hand wash with soap & water for 5 minutes
2. B.
  Hand wash with betadine
3. C.
  Inform to nursing superintendent
4. D.
  Squeeze the punctured finger
Answer and explanation
Q71 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Development
n infant scoots before crawling, and crawls before standing. This trend of growth and development is called?
1. A.
  Directional trend
2. B.
  Sequential trend
3. C.
  Rate of development
4. D.
  Developmental tasks
Answer and explanation
Q72 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy
Pregnant Women admitted in labor with complaint of hypertension 161/101, proteinuria grade +3, and seizure. A prudent nurse knows that this condition is?
1. A.
  Gestational hypertension
2. B.
  Preeclampsia
3. C.
  Eclampsia
4. D.
  Grade 1 hypertension
Answer and explanation
Q73 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Boerhaave's syndrome means?
1. A.
  Rupture of small intestines
2. B.
  Rupture of the abdominal wall
3. C.
  Rupture of the duodenum
4. D.
  Rupture of the esophagus
Answer and explanation
Q74 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Urinary Problems in Gynecology
Which of the following is not a manifestation of interstitial cystitis?
1. A.
  Frequency
2. B.
  Urgency
3. C.
  Incontinence
4. D.
  Pelvis pain
Answer and explanation
Q75 · Reasoning · Direction Sense
Ramu starts from his house; moves towards the east; walks 90 m; turns right and moves 20 m. He turns right again and moves 30 m. Finally, he turns right and walks 100 m. In which direction should he walk to reach his house again?
1. A.
  North-east
2. B.
  South-west
3. C.
  South-east
4. D.
  North-west
Answer and explanation
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Q76 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
A patient with myasthenia gravis testing with edrophonium. Which of the following should be present at bedside?
1. A.
  Pyridostigmine
2. B.
  Adrenaline
3. C.
  Atropine
4. D.
  Neostigmine
Answer and explanation
Q77 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Metabolic and Endocrine Function
Which rule is used to treat hypoglycemia?
1. A.
  Rule of 5
2. B.
  Rule of 9
3. C.
  Rule of 10
4. D.
  Rule of 15
Answer and explanation
Q78 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
Position given after left pneumonectomy?
1. A.
  High fowler
2. B.
  Supine and back
3. C.
  Operated site and back
4. D.
  Un-operated site and back
Answer and explanation
Q79 · Applied Anatomy · Nervous System
Connection between right and left hemisphere is known as?
1. A.
  Corpus callosum
2. B.
  Pons
3. C.
  Cerebellum
4. D.
  Gyri
Answer and explanation
Q80 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
Which one is the modifiable risk factor of the Coronary Heart disease?
1. A.
  Obesity
2. B.
  Age
3. C.
  Sex
4. D.
  Genetic factor
Answer and explanation
Q81 · Pharmacology · Drugs Acting on Central Nervous System
A patient is taking disulfiram therapy and ingested alcohol. Which of the following signs are visible with the reaction that will happen?
1. A.
  Diarrhea, vomiting, weight loss
2. B.
  Nausea, face and neck flushing, tachycardia and low BP
3. C.
  Headache, diplopia
4. D.
  None of them
Answer and explanation
Q82 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Menopause
Which of the following is the cause of atrophic vaginitis?
1. A.
  Estrogen
2. B.
  Progesterone
3. C.
  Gonadotrophin
4. D.
  Prolactin
Answer and explanation
Q83 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Shock and Multisystem Failure
A RTA patient brought into the emergency department with loss of massive blood with cervical spine injury, after assessment revealed that blood pressure is extremely low or hypovolemia, in this situation what is the First priority of an on duty nursing officer?
1. A.
  Initiate defibrillation
2. B.
  Start CPR
3. C.
  Start IV fluid or colloids
4. D.
  Give Trendelenburg position
Answer and explanation
Q84 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Proteins
Reference protein found in?
1. A.
  Egg
2. B.
  Milk
3. C.
  Mutton
4. D.
  Pea
Answer and explanation
Q85 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Metabolic and Endocrine Function
After liver biopsy which complication should be monitored?
1. A.
  Hemorrhage
2. B.
  Infection
3. C.
  Pulmonary emboli
4. D.
  Blood clots formation
Answer and explanation
Q86 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
What kind of inductions is seen in a person with no known risk factor of tuberculosis?
1. A.
  
  5mm
2. B.
  
  15mm
3. C.
  
  10mm
4. D.
  None of them
Answer and explanation
Q87 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Immunity
Which type of immunity is sought when the entire population is vaccinated against coronavirus infection?
1. A.
  Active immunity
2. B.
  Passive immunity
3. C.
  Cellular immunity
4. D.
  Herd immunity
Answer and explanation
Q88 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Micronutrients in Health and Disease
Which of the following is the earliest symptom of vitamin A deficiency in a young child?
1. A.
  Keratomalacia
2. B.
  Bitot spot
3. C.
  Night blindness
4. D.
  Diplopia
Answer and explanation
Q89 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Murphy's sign is positive in?
1. A.
  Cholecystitis
2. B.
  Appendicitis
3. C.
  Diverticulitis
4. D.
  Nephritis
Answer and explanation
Q90 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Metabolic and Endocrine Function
Features of hypothyroidism except?
1. A.
  Tetany
2. B.
  Muscle weakness
3. C.
  Weight gain
4. D.
  Constipation
Answer and explanation
Q91 · Nursing Foundations · History of Nursing & Nursing as a profession
The term which describes no harm to patients is?
1. A.
  Fidelity
2. B.
  Nonmaleficence
3. C.
  Beneficence
4. D.
  Veracity
Answer and explanation
Q92 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Musculoskeletal Function
Best way of healing a fracture is?
1. A.
  Immobilization and proper alignment
2. B.
  Function in all daily activities
3. C.
  Do heavy weight lifting exercises
4. D.
  None of them
Answer and explanation
Q93 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
To evaluate the patient's condition following cardiac catheterization, the nurse will palpate the pulse?
1. A.
  In all insertion site
2. B.
  At the insertion site
3. C.
  Distal to the catheter insertion
4. D.
  Above the catheter insertion
Answer and explanation
Q94 · Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) · Introduction to computer applications
Which among the following memories is used in digital camera?
1. A.
  Virtual memory
2. B.
  Flash memory
3. C.
  Main memory
4. D.
  Cache memory
Answer and explanation
Q95 · Pharmacology · Cardiovascular Drugs
The patient has the diagnosis of left ventricular failure and a high pulmonary capillary wedge pressure PCWP. The physician orders dopamine to improve ventricular function. The nurse will know the medication is working if the patient's?
1. A.
  Blood pressure raise
2. B.
  Blood pressure decrease
3. C.
  Cardiac index fails
4. D.
  PCWP Raise
Answer and explanation
Q96 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Other Acute Problems
A patient was in an automobile accident, and sustained a head injury. Following admission to the hospital, a diagnosis of increasing ICP was made. The nurse intervention appropriate in the care of this patient is to?
1. A.
  Teach controlled coughing & deep breathing
2. B.
  Provide a quiet and brightly calm environment
3. C.
  Elevating the head of bed 15 to 30 degrees
4. D.
  Encouraging the intake of clear fluid
Answer and explanation
Q97 · Mental Health Nursing · Behavioural & Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence
A child represents a feature of autistic disease?
1. A.
  Lack of social interaction
2. B.
  Live in fantasy
3. C.
  Live in unreal world of thinking
4. D.
  Unresponsive
Answer and explanation
Q98 · Pharmacology · Cardiovascular Drugs
Sign of digoxin toxicity?
1. A.
  Constipation
2. B.
  Headache
3. C.
  Blurring of vision & Diplopia
4. D.
  Diarrhea
Answer and explanation
Q99 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
Pain at lower back and legs when flexed of knee flexes is known as?
1. A.
  Kernig sign
2. B.
  Chadwick sign
3. C.
  Hegar's sign
4. D.
  Brudzinski's sign
Answer and explanation
Q100 · General Knowledge · International Current Affairs
Full form of UNICEF?
1. A.
  United Nations Integrated Children Education Fund
2. B.
  United Nations International Children Emergency Fund
3. C.
  United Nations Integrated Children Emergency Fund
4. D.
  None of these
Answer and explanation

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