SCTIMST Staff Nurse 2016 question paper

SCTIMST Staff Nurse · 2016 · 100 questions · 90 minutes · 0.25 mark deducted per wrong answer

Medical & Surgical Nursing 39
Nursing Foundations 9
Obstetrics & Gynaecology 7
Applied Microbiology & Infection control 6
Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) 6
Pharmacology 5
Nursing Management & Leadership 5
Applied Physiology 5
Community Health Nursing 4
Forensic Nursing & Indian laws 3
Applied Nutrition & Dietetics 3
Applied Anatomy 2
Biochemistry & Nutrition 2
Mental Health Nursing 2
General Knowledge 1
Pathology & Genetics 1

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Q1 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Disinfection and Sterilization
The time required for steam sterilization is dependent on?
1. A.
  Pressure and temperature
2. B.
  Time and temperature
3. C.
  Temperature and vacuum
4. D.
  Pressure and vacuum
Answer and explanation
Q2 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
Bell's palsy is the paralysis of the nerve?
1. A.
  Trigeminal nerve
2. B.
  Optic nerve
3. C.
  Facial nerve
4. D.
  Oculomotor nerve
Answer and explanation
Q3 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Distribution
Which of the following assessment finding is typical of extracellular fluid overload?
1. A.
  Distended jugular veins
2. B.
  Elevated hematocrit level
3. C.
  Rapid, thready pulse
4. D.
  Increased serum sodium level
Answer and explanation
Q4 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management
Principle of Surgery for CHD is?
1. A.
  Establish Blue blood to MPA, Red Blood to Aorta
2. B.
  Total correction of Pathophysiology
3. C.
  Palliative operations
4. D.
  A Final Correction
Answer and explanation
Q5 · Nursing Foundations · Nursing Care & Specific Procedures
Before radial arterial cannulation, evaluate radial/ulnar arterial patency by?
1. A.
  Allen test
2. B.
  Angiography
3. C.
  Valsalva maneuver
4. D.
  Capillary refilling test
Answer and explanation
Q6 · Nursing Foundations · Miscellaneous
Which of the following ethical principles refers to the duty not to harm?
1. A.
  Beneficence
2. B.
  Fidelity
3. C.
  Non-maleficience
4. D.
  Veracity
Answer and explanation
Q7 · Forensic Nursing & Indian laws · Dummy
Application of force to another person without lawful justification is
1. A.
  Battery
2. B.
  Tort
3. C.
  Negligence
4. D.
  Crime
Answer and explanation
Q8 · Applied Anatomy · Nervous System
The choroid plexus is situated in the brain?
1. A.
  Right ventricle
2. B.
  Lateral ventricle
3. C.
  Left ventricle
4. D.
  3rd ventricle
Answer and explanation
Q9 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Other Acute Problems
Which of the under mentioned chest compression relate to 2015 CPR guidelines?
1. A.
  100-125 / minute
2. B.
  110-125 / minute
3. C.
  100 / minute
4. D.
  100-120 / minute
Answer and explanation
Q10 · Pharmacology · Antimicrobial Drugs
"MRSA" nasal carriers should be treated with?
1. A.
  Povidone iodine
2. B.
  2% Mupirocin
3. C.
  10% Mupirocin
4. D.
  Vancomycin
Answer and explanation
Q11 · Community Health Nursing · Geriatric Health Care
What is meant by "Gerontology"?
1. A.
  People
2. B.
  Ageing people
3. C.
  Community
4. D.
  None of the above
Answer and explanation
Q12 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Minerals
Which of the following pulses has the highest iron content?
1. A.
  Bengal gram
2. B.
  Red gram
3. C.
  Black gram
4. D.
  Soybean
Answer and explanation
Q13 · Forensic Nursing & Indian laws · Indian Judicial System and Laws
"Permission is hereby given for admission, diagnostic investigations and interventional procedures as may be deemed advisable in the course of hospital admissions of myself/mykin". This statement is an example of?
1. A.
  Informed consent
2. B.
  Law of contract
3. C.
  Law of consent
4. D.
  Law of professional security
Answer and explanation
Q14 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Fetal Skull and Maternal Pelvis
Which of the following is a common type of female pelvic shape with features such as round, shallow and open?
1. A.
  Platypelloid
2. B.
  Android
3. C.
  Gynecoid
4. D.
  Anthropoid
Answer and explanation
Q15 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
Anaphylactic reaction after administering penicillin indicates?
1. A.
  An acquired atopic sensitization
2. B.
  Passive immunity to penicillin allergen
3. C.
  Antibodies to penicillin developed after earlier use of the drug
4. D.
  Developed potent bivalent antibodies when the IV administration was started
Answer and explanation
Q16 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Low Birth Weight Baby
Babies who are born before the end of 37 weeks of gestation and have a normal rate of intrauterine growth are called ______ .
1. A.
  big for date
2. B.
  preterm
3. C.
  small for date (SFD)
4. D.
  post-term
Answer and explanation
Q17 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
Lumbar puncture is contra indicated in conditions like?
1. A.
  Increased intra cranial pressure
2. B.
  Encephalitis
3. C.
  Meningitis
4. D.
  Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Answer and explanation
Q18 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Beck's traid includes which of the following?
1. A.
  Decreased blood pressure, distended neck vein and muffled heart sounds
2. B.
  Increased blood pressure, distended neck vein and muffled heart sounds
3. C.
  Decreased blood pressure, Neurogenic and Cardiogenic shock
4. D.
  Hypovolemic shock, Neurogenic shock, Cardiogenic shock
Answer and explanation
Q19 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Miscellaneous
Social responsibility is high in?
1. A.
  Defensive response
2. B.
  Proactive response
3. C.
  Accommodative response
4. D.
  Obstructive response
Answer and explanation
Q20 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Metabolic and Endocrine Function
A patient with cirrhotic liver is not tolerating proteins. A nurse should think of prescribing which drug should prescribe for the patient?
1. A.
  Lactulose
2. B.
  Folic acid
3. C.
  Thiamine
4. D.
  5% Dextrose
Answer and explanation
Q21 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Proteins
The amino acid that is deficient in wheat is?
1. A.
  Leucine
2. B.
  Methionine
3. C.
  Lysine
4. D.
  Cystine
Answer and explanation
Q22 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
Ross procedure is an innovative technique that utilizes?
1. A.
  Pulmonary autograft for aortic valve replacement
2. B.
  Pulmonary valve homograft for aortic valve replacement
3. C.
  Aortic autograft for pulmonary replacement
4. D.
  Aortic valve homograft for aortic valve replacement
Answer and explanation
Q23 · Applied Physiology · Nervous System
What is the glucose level of normal CSF?
1. A.
  100–110 mg/dl
2. B.
  10–20 mg/dl
3. C.
  135–145 mg/dl
4. D.
  45–75 mg/dl
Answer and explanation
Q24 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
Which of the following ECG findings indicate the presence of hypokalemia?
1. A.
  Tall, peak T wave
2. B.
  Widening of QRS complex
3. C.
  Prolonged PR interval
4. D.
  ST segment depression
Answer and explanation
Q25 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
Complications of Bronchiectasis are all except?
1. A.
  Cerebral abscess
2. B.
  Amyloidosis
3. C.
  Lung abscess
4. D.
  Bronchogenic carcinoma
Answer and explanation
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Q26 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
Which of the following respiratory patterns indicates increasing intra cranial pressure?
1. A.
  Rapid, Shallow respiration
2. B.
  Slow, irregular respiration
3. C.
  Orthopnoea
4. D.
  Abdominal breathing
Answer and explanation
Q27 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management Process
'Audit cycle' includes all except?
1. A.
  Set standards
2. B.
  Observe practices
3. C.
  Audit committee
4. D.
  Compare with standard
Answer and explanation
Q28 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Miscellaneous
Contraindications for using oral contraceptives?
1. A.
  Thrombophlebitis
2. B.
  Urinary tract infections
3. C.
  Ulcerative colitis
4. D.
  Menorrhagia
Answer and explanation
Q29 · Nursing Foundations · Nursing Care & Specific Procedures
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) refers to?
1. A.
  An optimal balance between possibilities realized and a framework of norms and values.
2. B.
  Detailed, written Instructions to achieve uniformity of the performance of a specific function
3. C.
  Doing the right thing right, right away, the first time
4. D.
  A process of meeting the needs and expectations of the customers, both internal and external.
Answer and explanation
Q30 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
Generalised pruritis (itching) is a feature of following conditions except?
1. A.
  Drug allergy
2. B.
  Hodgkin's Lymphoma
3. C.
  Nephritis
4. D.
  Obstructive Jaundice
Answer and explanation
Q31 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Disorders of Cardiovascular System
Which of the following is the treatment of choice for Kawasaki's disease?
1. A.
  Cyclosporine
2. B.
  Dapsone
3. C.
  IV immunoglobulin
4. D.
  Methotrexate
Answer and explanation
Q32 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Distribution
An ABG analysis report shows: pH - 7.20; PCO₂ - 35 mmHg; HCO₃ - 20 mEq/L. These findings are suggestive of?
1. A.
  Metabolic acidosis
2. B.
  Respiratory alkalosis
3. C.
  Metabolic alkalosis
4. D.
  Respiratory acidosis
Answer and explanation
Q33 · Nursing Foundations · Communication & Nurse-Patient Relationship
Which form of communication is said to be the heart of nursing practice?
1. A.
  Intrapersonal communication
2. B.
  Therapeutic communication
3. C.
  Interpersonal communication
4. D.
  Public communication
Answer and explanation
Q34 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Biomedical Waste Management (BMW)
Removed body parts should be disposed by?
1. A.
  Autoclaving
2. B.
  Shredding
3. C.
  Incineration
4. D.
  Land filling
Answer and explanation
Q35 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Disorders of Cardiovascular System
Norwood procedure is performed for?
1. A.
  Single ventricle Correction
2. B.
  Hypoplastic left heart syndrome palliation
3. C.
  TGA Correction
4. D.
  Interrupted aortic arch correction
Answer and explanation
Q36 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Integumentary Function
Skin breaks, abrasion, blister, or shallow crater, oedema, and infection are characteristics of?
1. A.
  Stage I pressure ulcer
2. B.
  Stage IV pressure ulcer
3. C.
  Stage III pressure ulcer
4. D.
  Stage II pressure ulcer
Answer and explanation
Q37 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Distribution
A nurse inadvertently infuses an IV solution containing potassium chloride too rapidly. Which of the following is an appropriate intervention advised by the physician?
1. A.
  Rapid infusion of IV Ringer's solution
2. B.
  Rapid infusion of IV NS 0.9%
3. C.
  Insulin added to 10% dextrose in water solution
4. D.
  Administration of albumin
Answer and explanation
Q38 · Community Health Nursing · Health Care Planning and Organization of Health Care at various levels
Bhore committee was constituted in?
1. A.
  1940
2. B.
  1943
3. C.
  1946
4. D.
  1920
Answer and explanation
Q39 · Applied Anatomy · Circulatory & Lymphatic System
Fibrous cords which connect the free valve margins and ventricular surfaces of the valve cusps to papillary muscles and ventricular walls?
1. A.
  Chordae tendineae
2. B.
  Lunulae
3. C.
  Bundle of His
4. D.
  Kent bundles
Answer and explanation
Q40 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
When a client develops ventricular fibrillation in a coronary care unit, what is the responsibility of the first person reaching the client?
1. A.
  Administer oxygen
2. B.
  Initiate injection amiodarone
3. C.
  Initiate defibrillation
4. D.
  Initiate CPR
Answer and explanation
Q41 · Pharmacology · Cardiovascular Drugs
Digitalis toxicity is indicated by?
1. A.
  Increased appetite
2. B.
  Elevated blood pressure
3. C.
  Skin rash over the chest and back
4. D.
  Visual disturbance such as seeing yellow spots
Answer and explanation
Q42 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management
TEVAR is a procedure?
1. A.
  Surgical
2. B.
  Interventional
3. C.
  Invasive
4. D.
  Non invasive
Answer and explanation
Q43 · Nursing Foundations · Vital Signs
What the nurse must do to determine pulse pressure?
1. A.
  Multiply heart rate by stroke volume
2. B.
  Subtract the diastolic from the systolic BP pressure
3. C.
  Determine the mean blood pressure by averaging the two
4. D.
  Calculate the difference between the apical and radial pulse rate.
Answer and explanation
Q44 · Applied Physiology · Musculoskeletal system
Cardiac muscle differ from skeletal muscle by?
1. A.
  It contains actin and myosin
2. B.
  It has automaticity and conductivity
3. C.
  It need calcium for contraction
4. D.
  It thrives without oxygen
Answer and explanation
Q45 · Pharmacology · Drug Affecting Blood & Blood Formation
The antidote for heparin toxicity is?
1. A.
  Vitamin K
2. B.
  Warfarin (Coumadin)
3. C.
  Thrombin
4. D.
  Protamine sulphate
Answer and explanation
Q46 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Distribution
A client's ABG report indicates PH is 7.52, PCO₂ is 30 mmHg and HCO₃ is 24 mEq/L. What does the nurse identify as a possible cause for this result?
1. A.
  Airway obstruction
2. B.
  Inadequate nutrition
3. C.
  Prolonged gastric suction
4. D.
  Excessive mechanical ventilation
Answer and explanation
Q47 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
Intra-aortic balloon pump therapy is used for treatment of?
1. A.
  Congestive heart failure
2. B.
  Pulmonary oedema
3. C.
  Cardiogenic shock
4. D.
  Aortic insufficiency
Answer and explanation
Q48 · General Knowledge · Important Health Days & Themes
International Yoga day celebrated on?
1. A.
  5th June
2. B.
  20th June
3. C.
  22nd June
4. D.
  21st June
Answer and explanation
Q49 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
ECMO is contraindicated in?
1. A.
  Controlled bleeding
2. B.
  Cardiac Arrest
3. C.
  Neurological Impairment
4. D.
  Post operative CHF
Answer and explanation
Q50 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
Which of the following nursing interventions is appropriate when a IV infusion extravasates?
1. A.
  Elevate the site
2. B.
  Attempt to flush the tube
3. C.
  Discontinue the infusion
4. D.
  Apply warm, moist compress
Answer and explanation
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Q51 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Central Nervous System
5 Year old child had febrile seizures, best prophylaxis is?
1. A.
  Paracetamol 6 hourly
2. B.
  Diazepam
3. C.
  Paracetamol and diazepam
4. D.
  Phenobarbitone
Answer and explanation
Q52 · Nursing Foundations · History of Nursing & Nursing as a profession
Nursing may be defined as "the diagnosis and treatment of human responses to health and illness". This definition of nursing was given by?
1. A.
  Nightingale
2. B.
  American Nurses Association
3. C.
  Henderson
4. D.
  World Health Organization
Answer and explanation
Q53 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Immunity
A client has an anaphylactic reaction after receiving IV penicillin, what does the nurse conclude as the cause of this reaction?
1. A.
  An acquired atopic sensitisation has occurred
2. B.
  There was passive immunity to the penicillin allergen
3. C.
  Antibodies to penicillin developed after a previous exposure
4. D.
  Potent antibodies were produced when the infusion was instituted
Answer and explanation
Q54 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Carbohydrates
The connecting link between glycolysis and Kreb's cycle in aerobic respiration is?
1. A.
  RUBP
2. B.
  Acetyl CoA
3. C.
  Citric acid
4. D.
  Oxalo acetic acid
Answer and explanation
Q55 · 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
Q56 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Scimitar syndrome is also known as?
1. A.
  Acute pulmonary syndrome
2. B.
  Pulmonary venous syndrome
3. C.
  Pulmonary veno lobar syndrome
4. D.
  Pulmonary veno lobar syndrome
Answer and explanation
Q57 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Which of the following nursing interventions is appropriate when an IV infusion extravasates?
1. A.
  Elevate the site
2. B.
  Attempt to flush the tube
3. C.
  Discontinue the infusion
4. D.
  Apply warm, moist compress
Answer and explanation
Q58 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
A condition in which a single vessel overrides both ventricles is called?
1. A.
  Transposition of great arteries
2. B.
  Hypoplastic single ventricle
3. C.
  Tetralogy of Fallot
4. D.
  Truncus arteriosus
Answer and explanation
Q59 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
Paradoxical elevation of jugular venous pressure during inspiration and which occurs in patients with chronic constrictive pericarditis and Tricuspid Stenosis?
1. A.
  Kussmaul's sign
2. B.
  Kernig’s sign
3. C.
  Homan's sign
4. D.
  Brudzinski's sign
Answer and explanation
Q60 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Pharmacotherapeutics in Obstetrics
A woman is treated with lithium during pregnancy, the foetus should be tested for?
1. A.
  Neural tube defect
2. B.
  Urogenital abnormalities
3. C.
  Cardiac malformations
4. D.
  Scalp defects
Answer and explanation
Q61 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Normal Labor
What complication should a nurse assess in a new born after a precipitate labour?
1. A.
  Brachial palsy
2. B.
  Fractured clavicle
3. C.
  Dislocated hip
4. D.
  Intracranial haemorrhage
Answer and explanation
Q62 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
Which of the following is used to access the level of consciousness?
1. A.
  APGAR scoring
2. B.
  Braden scale
3. C.
  Glasgow coma scale
4. D.
  Snellen's chart
Answer and explanation
Q63 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
Guillain Barre Syndrome is a disease of which of the following?
1. A.
  Brain
2. B.
  Peripheral nerve
3. C.
  Spinal cord
4. D.
  All of the above
Answer and explanation
Q64 · Nursing Foundations · Miscellaneous
What is the maximum length of time a nurse should allow an IV bag of solution to infuse?
1. A.
  6 hrs.
2. B.
  12 hrs
3. C.
  18 hrs
4. D.
  24 hrs
Answer and explanation
Q65 · Applied Physiology · Nervous System
Which of the following neurotransmitter is known to be associated with sleep, mood and appetite?
1. A.
  Acetylcholine
2. B.
  Dopamine
3. C.
  Serotonin
4. D.
  GABA
Answer and explanation
Q66 · Forensic Nursing & Indian laws · Miscellaneous
The Transplantation of Human Organs Act was in the year?
1. A.
  1990
2. B.
  1995
3. C.
  1994
4. D.
  2010
Answer and explanation
Q67 · Pharmacology · Drugs Acting on Central Nervous System
Extra pyramidal symptoms are a complication of the treatment with which of the following drugs?
1. A.
  Anti-psychotic drugs
2. B.
  Anti depressants.
3. C.
  Anti anxiety drugs
4. D.
  Anti malarial drugs
Answer and explanation
Q68 · Mental Health Nursing · Schizophrenia
False fixed belief is called as?
1. A.
  Delusion
2. B.
  Illusion
3. C.
  Hallucination
4. D.
  Depersonalization
Answer and explanation
Q69 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Cardiac troponin-T or cardiac troponin-I is a protein marker in the detection of?
1. A.
  Myocardial infarction
2. B.
  Congestive cardiac failure
3. C.
  Ventricular tachycardia
4. D.
  Atrial fibrillation
Answer and explanation
Q70 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
The most characteristic feature of Myasthenia Gravis is?
1. A.
  Impairment of touch sensation in lower limbs
2. B.
  Reversible fatiguability of limbs
3. C.
  Deterioration of vision
4. D.
  Impairment of intelligence
Answer and explanation
Q71 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Hospital-Acquired Infections
What is the maximum length of time a nurse should allow an IV bag of solution to infuse?
1. A.
  6 hrs
2. B.
  12 hrs
3. C.
  18 hrs
4. D.
  24 hrs
Answer and explanation
Q72 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · National Nutritional Program and Role
Iron and folic acid tablet supplied by Government of India contains?
1. A.
  60 mg element iron and 500 mcg folic acid
2. B.
  100 mg element iron and 500 mcg folic acid
3. C.
  200 mg element iron and 1 mg folic acid
4. D.
  100 mg element iron and 5 mg folic acid
Answer and explanation
Q73 · Nursing Foundations · Communication & Nurse-Patient Relationship
Therapeutic relationship has a central focus on?
1. A.
  Professional relationship between nurse and patient
2. B.
  Goal directed activities related to health care need
3. C.
  The relationship between health care team and patient
4. D.
  A psychological approach with therapeutic purpose
Answer and explanation
Q74 · Community Health Nursing · Assisting individuals and families to promote and maintain their health
Which one of the following principles guides nurses' priorities at a disaster caused by a collapsed building in an earthquake?
1. A.
  Haemorrhage necessitates immediate care to save most lives
2. B.
  Those requiring minimal care are treated first so that they can help others
3. C.
  Those with head injuries are treated first so that their care more complex
4. D.
  Children should get highest priority because they have the greatest life expectancy
Answer and explanation
Q75 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
A nurse anticipates that new borne of diabetic mother often have tremors, periods of apnoea, cyanosis and poor sucking ability. These signs are associated with?
1. A.
  Hypoglycaemia
2. B.
  Central Nervous System oedema
3. C.
  Hypercalcemia
4. D.
  Congenital depression of islets of Langerhans
Answer and explanation
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Q76 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
Dilatation of pupils occur in following conditions, except?
1. A.
  Atropine overdose
2. B.
  Morphine overdose
3. C.
  Brainstem death
4. D.
  Third cranial nerve palsy
Answer and explanation
Q77 · Mental Health Nursing · Substance Use Disorders
Korsakoff's syndrome occurs due to the intake of?
1. A.
  Cannabis
2. B.
  Opium
3. C.
  Alcohol
4. D.
  Amphetamine
Answer and explanation
Q78 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
GUSS is an assessment technique to check?
1. A.
  Skin integrity
2. B.
  Dysphagia
3. C.
  Neurological status
4. D.
  Stroke severity
Answer and explanation
Q79 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Miscellaneous
Chemical sterilant used for plasma sterilization?
1. A.
  Silver Nitrate
2. B.
  Formaldehyde
3. C.
  Hydrogen Peroxide
4. D.
  Ethylene oxide
Answer and explanation
Q80 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management Basics Applied to Nursing
In the motivation equation most value motivation for a nurse is?
1. A.
  Professional
2. B.
  Extrinsic
3. C.
  Organisational
4. D.
  Intrinsic
Answer and explanation
Q81 · Community Health Nursing · Health Agencies
WHO constitution was made in?
1. A.
  1948
2. B.
  1952
3. C.
  1950
4. D.
  1956
Answer and explanation
Q82 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Fetus
In a fetus insulin secretion begins by?
1. A.
  3rd month
2. B.
  5th month
3. C.
  7th month
4. D.
  9th month
Answer and explanation
Q83 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
Plasma expanders are used in?
1. A.
  Severe anaemia
2. B.
  Severe trauma
3. C.
  Pulmonary oedema
4. D.
  Cardiac failure
Answer and explanation
Q84 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Insulin, Glucose Homeostasis & Diabetes Mellitus
63. After overnight fasting level of glucose transporters get reduced in?
1. A.
  Brain cells
2. B.
  Adipocytes
3. C.
  RBC
4. D.
  Hepatocytes
Answer and explanation
Q85 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Which of the following is not a parameter for Glasgow coma scale (GCS)?
1. A.
  Eye opening
2. B.
  Pupillary response
3. C.
  Verbal response
4. D.
  Motor response
Answer and explanation
Q86 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management of Nursing Service in the Hospital & Community
Which of the following inventory control method is based on the criteria of rate of consumption of the items?
1. A.
  ABC Analysis
2. B.
  HML Analysis
3. C.
  VED Analysis
4. D.
  FSN Analysis
Answer and explanation
Q87 · Nursing Foundations · Health care delivery system
Comprehensive, individualized care provided by the same nurse throughout the period of care refers to?
1. A.
  Team nursing
2. B.
  Home Health Nursing
3. C.
  Primary nursing
4. D.
  Critical Care Nursing
Answer and explanation
Q88 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Clinical features of Parkinson's disease include the following except?
1. A.
  Muscle weakness
2. B.
  Rigidity
3. C.
  Tremors
4. D.
  Postural instability
Answer and explanation
Q89 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
What should be the first action the nurse will initiate on seeing a straight ECG baseline?
1. A.
  Start CPR
2. B.
  Unplug other electrical equipments and note any change in the wave form
3. C.
  Remove loose electrode and re-apply.
4. D.
  Check patient's response
Answer and explanation
Q90 · Applied Physiology · Nervous System
Which of the following is not a neurotransmitter?
1. A.
  Epinephrine
2. B.
  Dopamine
3. C.
  Gamma Amino Butyric Acid (GABA)
4. D.
  Troponin
Answer and explanation
Q91 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Disorders of Respiratory System
Complications of Bronchiectasis are all except?
1. A.
  Cerebral abscess
2. B.
  Amyloidosis
3. C.
  Lang abscess
4. D.
  Bronchogenic Carcinoma
Answer and explanation
Q92 · Pathology & Genetics · Miscellaneous
Bombay blood group is a rare group with?
1. A.
  A, B and H antigen
2. B.
  Anti H and no H antigen
3. C.
  No A, B and H antigen
4. D.
  No anti H and H antigen
Answer and explanation
Q93 · Applied Physiology · Nervous System
Cranial nerves not carrying parasympathetic fibres?
1. A.
  Fourth
2. B.
  Ninth
3. C.
  Third
4. D.
  Seventh
Answer and explanation
Q94 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
The client is recovering from stroke. He has residual dysphagia. While feeding the patient the nurse should avoid?
1. A.
  Thin liquids
2. B.
  Feed on the unaffected side
3. C.
  liquids like oats meal
4. D.
  Allowing propped up position
Answer and explanation
Q95 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Shock and Multisystem Failure
Dengue shock syndrome is characterized by all of the following except?
1. A.
  Hepatomegaly
2. B.
  Pleural effusion
3. C.
  Thrombocytopenia
4. D.
  Decreased haemoglobulin
Answer and explanation
Q96 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Infections and Infestations
After giving BCG vaccination, scar gets formed in?
1. A.
  3 days
2. B.
  2 weeks
3. C.
  1 month
4. D.
  2 months
Answer and explanation
Q97 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management of Nursing Service in the Hospital & Community
Accreditation refers to one of the following?
1. A.
  Making assessment
2. B.
  Making care cost effective
3. C.
  Ensuring Quality
4. D.
  Meeting predetermined standards
Answer and explanation
Q98 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Vomiting in Pregnancy
All of the following are risk factor for hyperemesis gravidarum in pregnancy except?
1. A.
  Multiple pregnancy
2. B.
  Familial history
3. C.
  Molar pregnancy
4. D.
  Multigravida woman
Answer and explanation
Q99 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
Which of the following involves the injection of radioisotopes into the body?
1. A.
  Radiography
2. B.
  PET
3. C.
  CT imaging
4. D.
  MRI
Answer and explanation
Q100 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
A patient is prescribed prolonged bed rest after surgery, which complication should the nurse prevent by teaching the patient to avoid pressure on popliteal space?
1. A.
  Cerebral embolism
2. B.
  Pulmonary embolism
3. C.
  Dry gangrene of a limb
4. D.
  Coronary vessel occlusion
Answer and explanation

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