PGIMER Sangrur Nursing Officer 2023 question paper

PGIMER Nursing Officer · 2023 · 100 questions · 100 minutes · 0.25 mark deducted per wrong answer

Medical & Surgical Nursing 28
Obstetrics & Gynaecology 13
Nursing Foundations 12
Pharmacology 10
Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) 6
Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics 5
Applied Microbiology & Infection control 4
Applied Physiology 4
Mental Health Nursing 4
Pathology & Genetics 3
Community Health Nursing 2
Reasoning 2
English 2
Nursing Research & Statistics 1
Applied Anatomy 1
Applied Psychology 1
Applied Sociology 1
Applied Nutrition & Dietetics 1

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Q1 · Nursing Foundations · History of Nursing & Nursing as a profession
The term which describes no harm to the patient is?
1. A.
  Veracity
2. B.
  Beneficence
3. C.
  Non-maleficence
4. D.
  Fidelity
Answer and explanation
Q2 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Pain Management
Which assessment finding would lead the nurse to suspect that a patient's IV line has infiltrated?
1. A.
  In past hour, only 50 ml of fluid has infused
2. B.
  The insertion site is red, hot and swollen
3. C.
  Patient's temperature has risen to 38.3°C
4. D.
  The site is pale, cool, swollen and painful
Answer and explanation
Q3 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
In Myasthenia Gravis, why does repetitive nerve stimulation show a decremental response?
1. A.
  Decreased release of acetylcholine from the presynaptic terminal
2. B.
  Increased degradation of acetylcholine by acetylcholinesterase
3. C.
  Reduced number of functional acetylcholine receptors at the postsynaptic membrane
4. D.
  Autoantibodies blocking presynaptic calcium channels
Answer and explanation
Q4 · Pharmacology · Antimicrobial Drugs
Patients with tuberculosis who are on isoniazid therapy should also be administered?
1. A.
  Thiamine
2. B.
  Rifampicin
3. C.
  Nicotinic Acid
4. D.
  Pyridoxine
Answer and explanation
Q5 · Pharmacology · Drug Affecting Blood & Blood Formation
Which of the following is considered as an indication for administering serum albumin?
1. A.
  Formation of WBCs
2. B.
  Maintenance of Oncotic Pressure
3. C.
  Formation of RBCs
4. D.
  Clotting Factor
Answer and explanation
Q6 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management
A doctor has planned hysterectomy surgery for a patient who is suffering from endometrial carcinoma. But when the lab report comes in which WBC value is 9800 cells/mm3. What would be priority intervention?
1. A.
  Document the finding
2. B.
  Inform to the surgeon
3. C.
  Postponed OT
4. D.
  Hyperpyrexia
Answer and explanation
Q7 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Disinfection and Sterilization
One of the principles of a sterile area?
1. A.
  Prepare before one hour of procedure
2. B.
  Sharp end of forceps putting in upright without wearing gloves
3. C.
  The sterile items keeping one cm toward inside from corner
4. D.
  None of the above
Answer and explanation
Q8 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Diagnosis of Pregnancy
A pregnant woman should start the IFA tablets from?
1. A.
  Third trimester
2. B.
  Second trimester
3. C.
  First trimester
4. D.
  Before conception
Answer and explanation
Q9 · Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics · Miscellaneous
A sum of money is to be distributed among A, B, C and D in the ratio of 2:5:4:8. If C gets Rs. 400 more than A, then how much does D receive?
1. A.
  Rs. 1600
2. B.
  Rs. 1200
3. C.
  Rs. 400
4. D.
  Rs. 1000
Answer and explanation
Q10 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
A 28 year old patient admitted in the hospital for suspected brain tumour. While assessing the patient the alzon nurse would keep in mind that the most reliable index of cerebral status is?
1. A.
  Pupil response
2. B.
  Deep tendon reflex
3. C.
  Level of consciousness (LOC)
4. D.
  Muscle strength
Answer and explanation
Q11 · Applied Physiology · Musculoskeletal system
Movement of Thumb & Little finger towards each other called?
1. A.
  Opposition
2. B.
  Abduction
3. C.
  Adduction
4. D.
  Extension
Answer and explanation
Q12 · Applied Physiology · Circulatory & Lymphatic system
Difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure is called?
1. A.
  Pulse pressure
2. B.
  Pulse deficit
3. C.
  Blood pressure
4. D.
  Apical pulse
Answer and explanation
Q13 · Nursing Foundations · Comfort, Rest & Sleep & Pain
Which of the following is a type of pain that is protective, temporary and usually self-limiting and resolves with tissue healing?
1. A.
  Acute pain
2. B.
  Chronic pain
3. C.
  Nociceptive
4. D.
  Neuropathic pain
Answer and explanation
Q14 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
A patient develops an acute confusion (delirium) state. What would be the priority nursing Intervention?
1. A.
  Arrange a room with dim light
2. B.
  Maintain a well-lit environment
3. C.
  Provide environmental stimulation
4. D.
  To clean, maintain hygiene
Answer and explanation
Q15 · 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?
1. A.
  Tape the catheter at Inner thigh
2. B.
  Tape the catheter on above umbilicus
3. C.
  Tape the catheter on lower abdomen
4. D.
  Tape the catheter at under thigh
Answer and explanation
Q16 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Musculoskeletal Function
A patient shows signs of "hotspots" on his leg cast. Which of the following indicators is recognized by the a 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
Q17 · Pharmacology · Hormones & Related Drugs
Which of the following drugs is not a tocolytic drug?
1. A.
  Magnesium sulphate
2. B.
  Ritodrine
3. C.
  Indomethacin
4. D.
  Misoprostol
Answer and explanation
Q18 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
RL Fluid is contraindicated in?
1. A.
  Burn
2. B.
  Fluid loss as bile or diarrhea
3. C.
  Hypovolemia
4. D.
  Lactic acidosis
Answer and explanation
Q19 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Normal Puerperium
A postpartum nurse is taking the vital signs of a woman who delivered a healthy newborn infant 4 hours ago. The nurse notes that the mother's temperature is 100.2°F. Which of the following actions would be most appropriate?
1. A.
  Retake the temperature in 15 minutes
2. B.
  Notify the physician
3. C.
  Document the findings
4. D.
  Increase hydration by encouraging oral fluids
Answer and explanation
Q20 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
In COPD patients, secondary complications can arise due to?
1. A.
  Thrombosis condition
2. B.
  Bleeding
3. C.
  Thrombocytopenia
4. D.
  Neutropenia
Answer and explanation
Q21 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · COMPLICATED LABOR-Malposition, Malpresentation and Cord Prolapse
What is the presenting diameter in brow presentation?
1. A.
  Mentovertical
2. B.
  Submentovertical
3. C.
  Occipitomental
4. D.
  Suboccipitofrontal
Answer and explanation
Q22 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Fetus
Feto-placental circulation begins from?
1. A.
  7 day
2. B.
  14 day
3. C.
  21 day
4. D.
  28 day
Answer and explanation
Q23 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Hemorrhage in Early Pregnancy
In ectopic pregnancy deciduas are shed as?
1. A.
  Decidua capsularis
2. B.
  Decidua rubra
3. C.
  Decidua-vera
4. D.
  Decidua basalis
Answer and explanation
Q24 · Nursing Foundations · Elimination needs
While a nurse is administering a cleansing enema, the client reports abdominal cramping. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
1. A.
  Have the client holds their breath briefly and bears down
2. B.
  Clamp the enema tubing
3. C.
  Remind the client that cramping is common at this time
4. D.
  Raise the level of the enema fluid container
Answer and explanation
Q25 · Pathology & Genetics · Genetics
Karyotype of Klinefelter syndrome is?
1. A.
  47 XXY
2. B.
  47 YYY
3. C.
  47 XXX
4. D.
  47 XYY
Answer and explanation
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Q26 · Nursing Foundations · Comfort, Rest & Sleep & Pain
Hot application cause?
1. A.
  Increase blood flow due to vaso-dilation
2. B.
  Decrease blood flow due to vasoconstriction
3. C.
  No effect on blood vessels
4. D.
  Increase peripheral vascular resistance
Answer and explanation
Q27 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Hypothesis & Assumption
No relationship exists between smoking and the incidence of lung cancer. This is an example of?
1. A.
  Research hypothesis
2. B.
  Academic hypothesis
3. C.
  Complex hypothesis
4. D.
  Null hypothesis
Answer and explanation
Q28 · Community Health Nursing · Concepts of Community Health and Community Health Nursing
Genetic counseling is which prevention?
1. A.
  Primary level
2. B.
  Secondary level
3. C.
  Primordial level
4. D.
  Tertiary level prevention
Answer and explanation
Q29 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Urinary Tract Function
A client has an arteriovenous (AV) fistula in place in the right upper extremity for hemodialysis treatments. When planning care for this client, which measure should the nurse implement to promote client safety?
1. A.
  Use the right arm blood pressure measurement
2. B.
  Ensure that small clamps are attached to the AV fistula dressing
3. C.
  Use the fistula for all venipunctures and intravenous infusions
4. D.
  Assess the fistula for the presence of a bruit and thrill every 4 hours
Answer and explanation
Q30 · Pathology & Genetics · Clinical Pathology
In hemophilia A disease bleeding occurs due to the deficiency of?
1. A.
  Factor IV
2. B.
  Factor VII
3. C.
  Factor VIII
4. D.
  Factor IX
Answer and explanation
Q31 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Review of Specimen Collection
Wound culture sample should be taken from?
1. A.
  Remove crust then take swab
2. B.
  Edge of Ulcer
3. C.
  Pus filled inner side wound
4. D.
  Outer side of wound
Answer and explanation
Q32 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Miscellaneous
A nurse in a delivery room is assisting delivery of a newborn. After delivery, which of the following intervention would be appropriate to prevent heat loss in the newborn resulting from evaporation by?
1. A.
  Closing the doors of the room
2. B.
  Turning on the overhead radiant warmer
3. C.
  Warming the crib pad
4. D.
  Drying the infant with a warm blanket
Answer and explanation
Q33 · Reasoning · Number series
Find the missing number in the following number series?

243,-81,______,-9,3
1. A.
  33
2. B.
  27
3. C.
  -33
4. D.
  -27
Answer and explanation
Q34 · Applied Anatomy · Nervous System
Auditory area located in which lobe of the brain?
1. A.
  Frontal lobe
2. B.
  Parietal lobe
3. C.
  Temporal lobe
4. D.
  Cerebellum
Answer and explanation
Q35 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Complications of the Third Stage of Labor
A nurse is assessing the uterine fundus of a postpartum client and finds that the uterus is soft and boggy. What should be the nurse's priority intervention?
1. A.
  Gently massage the uterine fundus
2. B.
  Encourage the client to void
3. C.
  Elevate the client's legs
4. D.
  Apply firm pressure on the uterus to express clots
Answer and explanation
Q36 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Shock and Multisystem Failure
Decrease blood pressure, rapid respiration, cold clammy & pale skin and decrease urine output all are clinical features seen in?
1. A.
  Hypovolemic shock
2. B.
  septicemia
3. C.
  Fever
4. D.
  Anaphylactic shock
Answer and explanation
Q37 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Otolaryngology
A child undergoes heart surgery to repair the defects associated with Tetralogy of Fallot. What behavior is essential for the nurse to prevent postoperative complications?
1. A.
  Crying
2. B.
  Coughing
3. C.
  Straining at stool
4. D.
  Unnecessary movement
Answer and explanation
Q38 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
The nurse, providing instructions to a mother of a newborn with hyperbilirubinemia in post-partum period that is being breast feed. Which would be appropriate instruction?
1. A.
  Feed the newborn less frequently
2. B.
  Stop breast feeding and switch to bottle feeding frequently
3. C.
  Continue to breast feed every 2 to 4 hours
4. D.
  Switch to bottle feeding the infant for 2 weeks
Answer and explanation
Q39 · Nursing Foundations · Procedures
The Nurse is giving oxygen therapy to a patient who should know that it has to be humidified Because?
1. A.
  Oxygen is a hot air and it may burn trachea
2. B.
  Oxygen is a dry gas and thickens the mucus
3. C.
  Oxygen gets cleaned of pathogens, by humidification.
4. D.
  Oxygen is easily absorbed because humidification adds H-ion to it
Answer and explanation
Q40 · Nursing Foundations · Nutritional Needs
During NG tube feeding, the patient should be placed in?
1. A.
  Head extend and flexion
2. B.
  Low fowler's position
3. C.
  Left lateral position
4. D.
  Upright position
Answer and explanation
Q41 · Nursing Foundations · Elimination needs
During administration of an enema, a client reports having intestinal cramps. What should the nurse do?
1. A.
  Discontinue the procedure
2. B.
  Instill the fluid at a slower rate
3. C.
  Lower the height of the container
4. D.
  Stop the fluid until the cramps subsides
Answer and explanation
Q42 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Otolaryngology
What is the nurse's priority intervention when preparing for admission of a child with acute laryngotracheobronchitis?
1. A.
  Pad the side rails of the crib
2. B.
  Arrange for a quiet, cool room
3. C.
  Place a tracheostomy set at the bedside
4. D.
  Obtain a recliner so that a parent can stay
Answer and explanation
Q43 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Urinary Tract Function
The nurse is teaching the patient with a flaccid bladder. What should the care plan include for this patient.
1. A.
  Kegel Exercise
2. B.
  Use the crede's maneuver to empty the bladder
3. C.
  Encourage frequent emptying of the bladder
4. D.
  Assure adequate fluid intake.
Answer and explanation
Q44 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Metabolic and Endocrine Function
A client is scheduled for a subtotal Thyroidectomy. Iodine solution (Lugol solution, potassium iodide solution) is prescribed. A nurse prepares to administer the medication, knowing that the therapeutic effect of this medication is to.
1. A.
  Replace thyroid hormone
2. B.
  Increase thyroid hormone production
3. C.
  Prevent the oxidation of iodide
4. D.
  Decrease Vascular and size of thyroid gland
Answer and explanation
Q45 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
If glaucoma is not treated on time, it can lead to?
1. A.
  Blindness
2. B.
  Hypertension
3. C.
  Bitot's spot
4. D.
  Opacity of lens
Answer and explanation
Q46 · Applied Physiology · Blood
In the clotting mechanism, prothrombin is changed into thrombin in the presence of?
1. A.
  Calcium ions and fibrinogen
2. B.
  Thromboplastin and vitamin k
3. C.
  Calcium ion and prothrombinase
4. D.
  Calcium ion and thromboplastin
Answer and explanation
Q47 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Diagnosis of Pregnancy
In a pregnant woman, the hegar's sign occurs at?
1. A.
  6 weeks
2. B.
  8 weeks
3. C.
  10 weeks
4. D.
  12 weeks
Answer and explanation
Q48 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Most potentially dangerous complication of chronic peritoneal dialysis is?
1. A.
  Peritonitis
2. B.
  Abdominal pain
3. C.
  Muscle cramps
4. D.
  Dyspnea
Answer and explanation
Q49 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Diagnosis of Pregnancy
Braxton-hick's contraction would indicate to?
1. A.
  False Pregnancy
2. B.
  True Pregnancy
3. C.
  Contraction at Labour
4. D.
  Contraction throughout the pregnancy
Answer and explanation
Q50 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
Which of the following drugs does not cross placenta?
1. A.
  Warfarin
2. B.
  Heparin
3. C.
  Morphine
4. D.
  Naloxone
Answer and explanation
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Q51 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Endocrinology in Relation to Reproduction
HCG secreted by?
1. A.
  Fetal sac
2. B.
  Amniotic fluid
3. C.
  Trophoblast
4. D.
  Uterus
Answer and explanation
Q52 · Mental Health Nursing · Nursing process in Psychiatry
Major cause of mental problems in elderly people?
1. A.
  Poor problem solving ability
2. B.
  Neglect by family
3. C.
  Social Isolation
4. D.
  All of the above
Answer and explanation
Q53 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Sensorineural Function
Which test would be done to check balance in a patient with ataxia?
1. A.
  Romberg test
2. B.
  Braden test
3. C.
  Schick test
4. D.
  Weber test
Answer and explanation
Q54 · Applied Psychology · Personality
Prosocial behavior is intended to benefit others rather than one's self and is positively linked to personality traits which are?
1. A.
  Extraversion
2. B.
  Agreeableness
3. C.
  Open personality
4. D.
  Close personality
Answer and explanation
Q55 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Immunity
Administration of immunoglobulin is an example of?
1. A.
  Active natural immunity
2. B.
  Active acquired immunity
3. C.
  Passive natural immunity
4. D.
  Passive acquired immunity
Answer and explanation
Q56 · Applied Physiology · Circulatory & Lymphatic system
Excessively high heart rate (>170) can ?
1. A.
  Increase cardiac output
2. B.
  Decrease cardiac output
3. C.
  Increased Preload
4. D.
  Increased After load
Answer and explanation
Q57 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
What symptoms would you expect to see in a patient with hyperpyrexia?
1. A.
  Elevated temperature (>105°F or 41°C)
2. B.
  Elevated heart rate (>100 beats/minute)
3. C.
  Flushed (reddened) skin
4. D.
  All of the above
Answer and explanation
Q58 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Examination of a Gynecological Patient
During pelvic examination vaginismus is usually seen. It is?
1. A.
  When the muscles near the vagina involuntarily spasm or squeeze anytime something attempts to enter the vagina
2. B.
  A man's inability to maintain an erection bolt
3. C.
  The inability of a woman to become or maintain sexual arousal
4. D.
  A vaginal infection caused by the fungus candida
Answer and explanation
Q59 · Pharmacology · Drugs Acting on Central Nervous System
A patient is taking disulfiram therapy and ingested alcohol. Which of the following clinical features would be occurs with the reaction?
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
Q60 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
What is the purpose of neomycin administration before the surgery?
1. A.
  Decrease bacterial growth in preoperative period
2. B.
  Prevent postoperative infection
3. C.
  Prevent constipation
4. D.
  Prevent gas formation
Answer and explanation
Q61 · 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 increased ICP was made. Which would be appropriate nursing intervention?
1. A.
  Elevate head of the bed 15-30 degrees
2. B.
  Control coughing and deep breathing
3. C.
  Provide quiet environment
4. D.
  Encourage fluid intake
Answer and explanation
Q62 · Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics · Work & Efficiency
A can do a job in 24 days, B can do it in 16 days. With the help of C, they do it in 6 days. In how many days can C do the job alone?
1. A.
  16
2. B.
  48
3. C.
  36
4. D.
  30
Answer and explanation
Q63 · Pathology & Genetics · Genetics
Same allele group also called as?
1. A.
  Homozygous
2. B.
  Heterogeneous
3. C.
  Genotype
4. D.
  Polygynous
Answer and explanation
Q64 · Pharmacology · Chemotherapy of Neoplastic Drugs
Which is a common side effect of cisplatin based chemotherapy?
1. A.
  Alopecia
2. B.
  Nausea & Vomiting
3. C.
  Sign of Infection
4. D.
  Altered Nutrition
Answer and explanation
Q65 · 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.
  Increase HCl secretion
4. D.
  Increases peristalsis
Answer and explanation
Q66 · English · Vocabulary
Out of four alternatives, choose the word which is OPPOSITE in meaning to the given word. Wane?
1. A.
  Novice
2. B.
  Dim
3. C.
  Rise
4. D.
  Decline
Answer and explanation
Q67 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
A patient is taking OCP with h/o chronic smoking, now complaining shortness of breath with pain and his ABG report shows pH 7.5, SpO2 60, PCO2 29, HCO3 24. After assessment reveals his vital signs are blood pressure 140/80, pulse rate 110 per minute, respiratory rate 40 per minute. What would be priority nursing intervention?
1. A.
  Mechanical ventilation
2. B.
  Oxygen administration
3. C.
  Soda bicarbonate
4. D.
  Monitor for pulmonary embolism
Answer and explanation
Q68 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
A patient with a suspected diagnosis of urolithiasis is on bed rest. What would be the priority nursing intervention?
1. A.
  Increase fluid intake
2. B.
  Catheter the patient
3. C.
  Provide supine position
4. D.
  Assist him out of the bed
Answer and explanation
Q69 · Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics · Profit & loss
What is the total discount applied when 3 successive discounts of 25 percent, 15 percent and 12.5 percent are applicable?
1. A.
  48.22 percent
2. B.
  44.22 percent
3. C.
  46.44 percent
4. D.
  42.44 percent
Answer and explanation
Q70 · Nursing Foundations · Documentation & Reporting
After administration of the medicine, the nurse does the documentation?
1. A.
  Within 1 hour
2. B.
  After 1 hour
3. C.
  Just after medication
4. D.
  No need documentation
Answer and explanation
Q71 · Pharmacology · Drug Affecting Blood & Blood Formation
What is the antidote of heparin?
1. A.
  Protamine sulphate
2. B.
  Vitamin K
3. C.
  Aspirin
4. D.
  Warfarin
Answer and explanation
Q72 · Nursing Foundations · Nursing Theories
Nature alone cures. What nursing has to do, Is to put the patient in the best condition for nature to act upon him'. This statement given by?
1. A.
  Florence Nightingale
2. B.
  Henderson
3. C.
  Jean Watson
4. D.
  Maratha Rogers
Answer and explanation
Q73 · Applied Sociology · Culture
Is it the tendency to look at the world primarily from the perspective of one's own culture?
1. A.
  Ethnocentrism
2. B.
  Cultural Relativism
3. C.
  Absolutism
4. D.
  Universalism
Answer and explanation
Q74 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Population Dynamics and Control of Conception
What is the recommended period for taking a post-coital contraceptive pill after unprotected intercourse?
1. A.
  Within a week
2. B.
  Within 4 days
3. C.
  Within 3 days
4. D.
  Within 5 days
Answer and explanation
Q75 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Disorders of Kidney and Urinary Tract
A 4-month-old with meningococcal meningitis has just been admitted to the pediatric unit. Which nursing intervention has the highest priority?
1. A.
  Ready droplet precautions
2. B.
  Administering acetaminophen
3. C.
  Obtaining history information from the parents
4. D.
  Orienting the parents to the pediatric unit
Answer and explanation
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Q76 · Pharmacology · Autacoids & Related Drugs
The nurse is caring a client with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis who is receiving aspirin 300 mg orally daily. The nurse recognizes which finding has an adverse effect related to the medication?
1. A.
  Tinnitus
2. B.
  Joint pains
3. C.
  Urinary retention
4. D.
  Difficulty voiding
Answer and explanation
Q77 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Sensorineural Function
What sound is heard when percussing a distended bladder?
1. A.
  Dullness
2. B.
  Ronchi
3. C.
  Wheezing
4. D.
  None of the above
Answer and explanation
Q78 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Poisonings, Injuries and Accidents
What safety instruction should a nurse teach a 10-year-old child with diminished sensation in the legs because of cerebral palsy?
1. A.
  Test the temperature of the water before a bath.
2. B.
  Tighten brace straps securely before ambulating.
3. C.
  Set the clock twice during the night to change position.
4. D.
  Look down at the legs when crutch-walking to check how they move.
Answer and explanation
Q79 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
A postoperative patient requires which nutrient after ileostomy?
1. A.
  Vitamin B12
2. B.
  Vitamin B1
3. C.
  Vitamin C
4. D.
  Vitamin B6
Answer and explanation
Q80 · Nursing Foundations · Communication & Nurse-Patient Relationship
Non-verbal communication involved?
1. A.
  Asserting yourself
2. B.
  Choosing words carefully and presenting them
3. C.
  Skills needed for rapport building and decision making
4. D.
  Conveying one's feelings through body language
Answer and explanation
Q81 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
A patient with myasthenia gravis has an episode of epistaxis the 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
Q82 · Community Health Nursing · Respiratory Infections
According to CDC guidelines, how long should a patient with measles remain in isolation after the onset of rash?
1. A.
  2 days after rash onset
2. B.
  4 days after rash onset
3. C.
  7 days after rash onset
4. D.
  10 days after rash onset
Answer and explanation
Q83 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Fluid and Electrolyte Disturbances
Magnesium is primarily regulated by which of the following processes?
1. A.
  Urinary reabsorption
2. B.
  Intestinal absorption
3. C.
  Dietary intake
4. D.
  Bone resorption
Answer and explanation
Q84 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Oncology: Nursing Management in Cancer Care
Patient who is having internal radiation in private room said to nurse she is feeling alone because of restricted visitors then what is the Nursing priority intervention?
1. A.
  Discuss the risk of radiation therapy
2. B.
  Shift the patient in general ward
3. C.
  Avoid the patient's request
4. D.
  Strictly refuse the patient
Answer and explanation
Q85 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
Which of the following findings may be seen in rabies?
1. A.
  Laryngeal spasm
2. B.
  Metacarpal spasm
3. C.
  Pharyngeal Spasm
4. D.
  All of the above
Answer and explanation
Q86 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Complications of the Third Stage of Labor
The nurse in the postpartum unit is caring for a client who has just delivered a newborn infant following a pregnancy with placenta previa. The nurse reviews the plan of care and prepares to monitor the client for Which risk is associated with placenta previa?
1. A.
  Infection
2. B.
  Hemorrhage
3. C.
  Chronic hypertension
4. D.
  Disseminated intravascular coagulation
Answer and explanation
Q87 · Mental Health Nursing · Schizophrenia
Which of the following are positive signs and symptoms of schizophrenia?
1. A.
  Flat affect
2. B.
  Hallucinations
3. C.
  Apathy
4. D.
  Alogia
Answer and explanation
Q88 · Mental Health Nursing · Neurotic, stress related and somatisation disorders
Which of the following disorder is commonly seen in rape victim girl?
1. A.
  Conversion Disorder
2. B.
  Personality Disorder
3. C.
  PTSD
4. D.
  Euphoria
Answer and explanation
Q89 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Difference between apical pulse and radial pulse is called?
1. A.
  Pulse deficit
2. B.
  Pulse pressure
3. C.
  Blood pressure
4. D.
  Cardiac Pressure
Answer and explanation
Q90 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
Normal range of CVP is?
1. A.
  5-15 cm H2O
2. B.
  10-15 cm H2O
3. C.
  10-20 cm H2O
4. D.
  5-10 cm H2O
Answer and explanation
Q91 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Proteins
Protein is required for?
1. A.
  Weight reduction
2. B.
  Absorption of calcium
3. C.
  Maintenances of body tissues
4. D.
  Synthesis of steroid hormones
Answer and explanation
Q92 · Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics · Profit & loss
Two students appeared for an examination. One of them scored 25 marks more than the other and his marks was 60 percent of the sum of their marks. What was the total marks obtained by them?
1. A.
  100 percent
2. B.
  125 percent
3. C.
  120 percent
4. D.
  75 percent
Answer and explanation
Q93 · English · Vocabulary
Four words are given, out of which only one word is spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word.
1. A.
  Dalirius
2. B.
  Delerius
3. C.
  Dilirius
4. D.
  Delirious
Answer and explanation
Q94 · Nursing Foundations · Nursing Care & Specific Procedures
During tube NG tube insertion into oropharynx, the patient is having cough and gag reflex. What will the do nurses do it?
1. A.
  Immediate withdrawal of the tube
2. B.
  Provide sips of water
3. C.
  Forceful insertion
4. D.
  Wait and reinsert
Answer and explanation
Q95 · Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics · Miscellaneous
If Rs. 1500 is to be divided into three parts, proportional to 2/5 : 3/5 : 2/3, then what is the value of the third part?
1. A.
  Rs. 400
2. B.
  Rs. 540
3. C.
  Rs. 600
4. D.
  Rs. 360
Answer and explanation
Q96 · Mental Health Nursing · Schizophrenia
What are the 4 A's symptoms of schizophrenia?
1. A.
  Alogia, Autism, Ambivalence, affect blunting
2. B.
  Apathy, Autism, affect blunting, Aneurysm
3. C.
  Affective disturbance , ambivalence, Autistic thinking, loosening of Association
4. D.
  None of above
Answer and explanation
Q97 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Isolation Precautions and Use of Personal Protective Equipment
Separation of infected person from other patient is known as?
1. A.
  Quarantine
2. B.
  Isolation
3. C.
  Concurrent disinfection
4. D.
  Barrier technique
Answer and explanation
Q98 · Reasoning · Coding-Decoding
If ALBUM is coded as EPFYQ, then what will BLACK be coded as?
1. A.
  EODFN
2. B.
  GQFHP
3. C.
  CMBDL
4. D.
  FPEGO
Answer and explanation
Q99 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
Which nursing action is most important when caring for a client after a cardiac Catheterization?
1. A.
  Provide for rest
2. B.
  Administer oxygen
3. C.
  Check a pulse distal to the insertion site
4. D.
  Assess the electrocardiogram every 15 minutes
Answer and explanation
Q100 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Distribution
Which of the best interventions after rapid administration of KCl fluid?
1. A.
  Administer RL
2. B.
  Administer NS
3. C.
  Administer 10% Dextrose + Insulin
4. D.
  Sodium carbonate
Answer and explanation

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