SGPGI Nursing Officer 2022 question paper
SGPGI Nursing Officer · 2022 · 100 questions · 120 minutes · 0.33 mark deducted per wrong answer
- Medical & Surgical Nursing 23
- Applied Microbiology & Infection control 9
- Applied Physiology 8
- Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics 8
- Nursing Foundations 6
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology 6
- Reasoning 6
- Applied Anatomy 5
- Applied Nutrition & Dietetics 5
- General Knowledge 5
- English 4
- Pharmacology 4
- Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) 2
- Pathology & Genetics 2
- Forensic Nursing & Indian laws 2
- Community Health Nursing 2
- Nursing Research & Statistics 1
- Applied Sociology 1
- Biochemistry & Nutrition 1
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Q1 · Nursing Foundations · Nutritional Needs
Enteral feeding is also known as, except?
- A.
Ryle's tube feeding
- B.
Gavage
- C.
NG Tube feeding
- D.
Spoon feeding
- A.
Q2 · Applied Physiology · Blood
Which is the substance which played an important role in blood coagulation?
- A.
Na
- B.
K
- C.
Ca
- D.
Mgso4
- A.
Q3 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Which of the following diseases would not be transmitted by blood?
- A.
Hepatitis B
- B.
Hepatitis C
- C.
HIV
- D.
Hepatitis E
- A.
Q4 · Applied Anatomy · Renal System
Bleeding from the urethra is known as?
- A.
Haemoptysis
- B.
Haematuria
- C.
Malena
- D.
Hematoma
- A.
Q5 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
Identify the blood groups which cause ABO incompatibility?
- A.
A+ donor and B+ Recipient
- B.
AB+ donor and AB+ Recipient
- C.
O+ donor and O+ Recipient
- D.
B+ donor and B+ Recipient
- A.
Q6 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Sensorineural Function
All of the following are diagnostic tests, except?
- A.
Pap smear
- B.
Schick test
- C.
Tubectomy
- D.
ABG test
- A.
Q7 · English · Vocabulary
Find out the correct spelling?
- A.
Bier
- B.
Bear
- C.
Beir
- D.
All of the above
- A.
Q8 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Distribution
A patient has intestinal obstruction and a Ryle's tube is being inserted. There is 3000 ml fluid drained out from the tube per day. Which order would be expected from the doctor?
- A.
Increase IV Fluid
- B.
X Ray Abdomen
- C.
Clamp the NG tube
- D.
Phosphate enema
- A.
Q9 · English · Grammar
He left his book ______ the desk.
- A.
At
- B.
Of
- C.
On
- D.
In
- A.
Q10 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Tuberculosis is predominantly spread by:?
- A.
Vector
- B.
Droplet
- C.
Fomites
- D.
Food
- A.
Q11 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy
All the features are seen in severe pre-eclampsia, except?
- A.
Severe headache
- B.
Epigastric pain
- C.
BP 140/90 mm of hg
- D.
Blurred vision
- A.
Q12 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
The nurse assesses the water seal chamber of a closed chest drainage system and notes that fluctuations are absent in the chamber. What intervention should the nurse implement?
- A.
Assessing for an air leak
- B.
Un-kinking the tubing
- C.
Documenting that the lung has re-expanded
- D.
Documenting that the lung has not yet re-expanded
- A.
Q13 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
What are the vital characteristics of high-quality CPR?
- A.
Chest compression started within 10 seconds of recognition of cardiac arrest
- B.
Pushing hard and fast
- C.
Minimizing interruption
- D.
All of the above
- A.
Q14 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Fluid and Electrolyte Disturbances
Normal potassium level in children?
- A.
1.5 to 3.9 mEq/L
- B.
3.5 to 5.2 mEq/L
- C.
4.2 to 6.2 mEq/L
- D.
3.4 to 4.7 mEq/L
- A.
Q15 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Musculoskeletal Function
A patient has a plaster cast on a fractured hand. Which assessment should the nurse perform first?
- A.
To assess mobilization of the patient
- B.
To assess pulse rate
- C.
To assess difficulty in walking
- D.
To assess color of the hand
- A.
Q16 · Pathology & Genetics · Genetics
Genetic information is transferred by?
- A.
DNA
- B.
RNA
- C.
Both
- D.
None of the above
- A.
Q17 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Menstruation
The average blood loss in a normal menstrual cycle is:?
- A.
50 to 100 ml
- B.
100 to 150 ml
- C.
150 to 200 ml
- D.
200 to 250 ml
- A.
Q18 · Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics · Number System
(112 x 5") = ?
- A.
67000
- B.
70000
- C.
76500
- D.
77200
- A.
Q19 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Dengue disease is caused by?
- A.
Virus
- B.
Bacteria
- C.
Protozoa
- D.
Parasites
- A.
Q20 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Which of the following fluid would not be used in fluid resuscitation?
- A.
DNS
- B.
RL
- C.
1/2 NS
- D.
Albumin
- A.
Q21 · Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics · Miscellaneous
Which number is fully divided by 45?
- A.
14625
- B.
12995
- C.
16246
- D.
15655
- A.
Q22 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
Digoxin should not be given when pulse rate goes?
- A.
Low level of blood pressure
- B.
Pulse rate < 60 beat/min
- C.
Pulse rate > 100 beat/min
- D.
Pulse rate < 100 beat/min
- A.
Q23 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · General Characteristics of Microbes
Yeast is?
- A.
Virus
- B.
Fungus
- C.
Bacteria
- D.
Animals
- A.
Q24 · Applied Anatomy · Endocrine System
The branch of medicine dealing with the development, structure, function, and disease of the glands is called?
- A.
Adenology
- B.
Endocrinology
- C.
Palaeontology
- D.
Entomology
- A.
Q25 · Applied Physiology · Blood
The plasma protein that maintains oncotic pressure of blood is:?
- A.
Globulin
- B.
Fibrinogen
- C.
Albumin
- D.
Prothrombin
- A.
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Q26 · Applied Physiology · Nervous System
Memory stored in?
- A.
Brain
- B.
Kidney
- C.
Liver
- D.
Heart
- A.
Q27 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
Which feeding therapy is used in a critically ill client admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)?
- A.
Enteral
- B.
Parenteral
- C.
DNS + Insulin
- D.
DNS + Multi vitamin
- A.
Q28 · Applied Anatomy · Reproductive System
The thickest layer of uterus is:?
- A.
Peritoneum
- B.
Perimetrium
- C.
Myometrium
- D.
Endometrium
- A.
Q29 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
Drug of choice for organophosphate (OPS) poisoning?
- A.
Atropine
- B.
Pralidoxime
- C.
Adrenaline
- D.
Naloxone
- A.
Q30 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Minerals
Which is the richest source of iron?
- A.
Drumstick
- B.
Cauliflower
- C.
Milk
- D.
Wheat
- A.
Q31 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
Which is not an analgesic drug?
- A.
Acetaminophen
- B.
Fentanyl
- C.
Propofol
- D.
Ketorolac
- A.
Q32 · Applied Physiology · Blood
Which blood component is used to increase hemoglobin and hematocrit level?
- A.
RBC
- B.
WBC
- C.
Platelets
- D.
All of the above
- A.
Q33 · Nursing Foundations · Vital Signs
All the sites are used to measure body temperature, except?
- A.
Rectum
- B.
Groin area
- C.
Mouth
- D.
Vagina
- A.
Q34 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Analysis of data
Find the median of the following data: 150, 147, 140, 120, 135, 139, 148, 148
- A.
143.5
- B.
144
- C.
150
- D.
149.5
- A.
Q35 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Shock and Multisystem Failure
'Cold Shock' is also called as:?
- A.
Hypovolemic shock
- B.
Vasogenic shock
- C.
Cardiogenic shock
- D.
Obstructive shock
- A.
Q36 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Causative agent of peptic ulcer?
- A.
Helicobacter pylori
- B.
E. Coli
- C.
Staphylococcal
- D.
Staphylococci
- A.
Q37 · Nursing Foundations · Vital Signs
The instrument used to record blood pressure is:?
- A.
Algometer
- B.
Sphygmomanometer
- C.
Thermometer
- D.
Aesthesiometer
- A.
Q38 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Physiological Changes During Pregnancy
Which antibody can transfer from mother to fetus?
- A.
IgG
- B.
IgM
- C.
IgA
- D.
IgE
- A.
Q39 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Metabolic and Endocrine Function
Addison's disease is caused by deficiency of?
- A.
ACTH
- B.
ADH
- C.
LH & FSH
- D.
Cortisol
- A.
Q40 · Reasoning · Blood Relations
Pointing to a photograph of a boy, Shyam said, 'He is the only son of my grandmother.' How is Shyam related to that boy?
- A.
Brother
- B.
Uncle
- C.
Cousin
- D.
Father
- A.
Q41 · Nursing Foundations · Comfort, Rest & Sleep & Pain
The nurse is caring for a client receiving bolus feedings via a nasogastric (NG) tube. The nurse should place the client in which position to administer the feeding?
- A.
Lateral recumbent
- B.
Semi-Fowler's
- C.
Trendelenburg's
- D.
Supine position
- A.
Q42 · Forensic Nursing & Indian laws · Dummy
Intentionally letting a patient die by withholding treatment and allowing a patient to die is known as?
- A.
Passive Euthanasia
- B.
Active Euthanasia
- C.
Voluntary Euthanasia
- D.
Practical Euthanasia
- A.
Q43 · Applied Physiology · Circulatory & Lymphatic system
The pacemaker of the heart is:?
- A.
SA node
- B.
AV node
- C.
Bundle of His
- D.
Purkinje fibers
- A.
Q44 · Applied Physiology · Blood
Hemoglobin bind with oxygen is termed as?
- A.
Oxyhemoglobin
- B.
Carbaminohemoglobin
- C.
Carboxyhemoglobin
- D.
none of the above
- A.
Q45 · Pathology & Genetics · Genetics
How many chromosomes are present in the human body?
- A.
42
- B.
44
- C.
46
- D.
48
- A.
Q46 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Introduction to Nutrition
Which of the following nutrients has the highest source of calories?
- A.
Fat
- B.
Protein
- C.
Carbohydrate
- D.
Vitamins
- A.
Q47 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Which action do we have to do before ABG Sampling?
- A.
Site clean with normal saline
- B.
Syringe rinsing with heparin
- C.
No effect sample with air bubbling
- D.
Site clean with H2O2
- A.
Q48 · Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics · Number System
35/6 converts into decimal?
- A.
5.8333
- B.
7.2633
- C.
6.5633
- D.
5.8222
- A.
Q49 · General Knowledge · Indian history
Taj Mahal was built by?
- A.
Akbar
- B.
Humayun
- C.
Aurangzeb
- D.
Shah Jahan
- A.
Q50 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Hand Hygiene
Which aspect is most important in a hospital to prevent cross-infection?
- A.
Hand washing
- B.
PPE Kit
- C.
Mask
- D.
Direct Contact
- A.
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Q51 · General Knowledge · Indian geography
Which is the biggest ocean in the world?
- A.
Pacific ocean
- B.
Atlantic ocean
- C.
Arctic ocean
- D.
Antarctic ocean
- A.
Q52 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Proteins
What is the richest source of protein?
- A.
Onion
- B.
Wheat
- C.
Cauliflower
- D.
Soyabean
- A.
Q53 · Applied Physiology · General Physiology
Fever is defined when body temperature exceeds more than?
- A.
38 degree centigrade
- B.
37.6 degree centigrade
- C.
35.2 degree centigrade
- D.
36.3 degree centigrade
- A.
Q54 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
The most common cause of nosocomial infection is?
- A.
E. Coli
- B.
Staphylococcal
- C.
Hepatitis - C
- D.
Hepatitis - B
- A.
Q55 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Which term is used for blood cancer?
- A.
Sarcoma
- B.
Lymphoma
- C.
Leukaemia
- D.
Leukoplakia
- A.
Q56 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Urinary Tract Function
Which of the following interventions is not included in the prevention of urinary catheter infection?
- A.
Clean the urinary meatus every day
- B.
Keep the urobag always below the level of the urinary bladder
- C.
Daily assessment should be done by the duty doctor
- D.
None of the above
- A.
Q57 · Applied Anatomy · Circulatory & Lymphatic System
Which blood vessel is used for taking a blood sample for an ABG Test?
- A.
Vein
- B.
Capillary
- C.
Artery
- D.
All of the above
- A.
Q58 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Proteins
Which is an essential amino acid?
- A.
Purine
- B.
Lysine
- C.
Glutamine
- D.
Alanine
- A.
Q59 · Applied Physiology · Circulatory & Lymphatic system
Which of the following blood vessels carry the deoxygenated blood?
- A.
Pulmonary artery
- B.
Pulmonary vein
- C.
Renal artery
- D.
Aorta
- A.
Q60 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Pharmacotherapeutics in Obstetrics
Which of the following is not an action of oxytocin?
- A.
Lactogenesis
- B.
Uterine contraction
- C.
Breast myoepithelial cells contraction
- D.
Milk Ejection
- A.
Q61 · Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics · Profit & loss
Gopal bought a chair for 950 rupees and sold it the next day for 1140 rupees. Tell me, what was Gopal's profit percentage?
- A.
25%
- B.
20%
- C.
15%
- D.
30%
- A.
Q62 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Which does not cause needle stick injury?
- A.
Hepatitis-A
- B.
HIV
- C.
Hepatitis-B
- D.
Hepatitis-C
- A.
Q63 · Applied Sociology · Culture
What is Archaeology?
- A.
Study of ancient civilization
- B.
Study of fossils
- C.
Study of the physical, social and cultural history of man
- D.
Study of frequency and distribution of disease and health
- A.
Q64 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
A patient is brought to the emergency department following a motor vehicle accident. The initial assessment reveals a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 7. What is the most appropriate interpretation of this score by the nurse?
- A.
The patient has a mild head injury and is fully conscious.
- B.
The patient has a moderate head injury and requires observation.
- C.
The patient has a severe head injury, indicating coma.
- D.
The patient is brain dead and requires no further intervention.
- A.
Q65 · Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics · Work & Efficiency
22 men can complete a job in 16 days. Then how many days will it take for 32 men to complete that job?
- A.
12
- B.
11
- C.
22
- D.
8
- A.
Q66 · Reasoning · Number series
What will be the next number: 17, 12, 6, -1?
- A.
-6
- B.
-9
- C.
-5
- D.
-7
- A.
Q67 · Reasoning · Coding-Decoding
If blue is red, red is orange, orange is green and green is yellow then what is the color of the blood?
- A.
Yellow
- B.
Blue
- C.
Red
- D.
Orange
- A.
Q68 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
Recommended concentration of adrenaline during neonatal resuscitation?
- A.
1:10000
- B.
1:1000
- C.
1:100
- D.
1:5000
- A.
Q69 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
Most common measure to treat diarrhoea is?
- A.
ORS
- B.
Juice
- C.
Normal Water
- D.
IV Therapy
- A.
Q70 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Sensorineural Function
What is the immediate treatment of chemical burn of the eye?
- A.
Wash with tap water
- B.
Wash with alkali
- C.
Wash with NS
- D.
Wash with acid
- A.
Q71 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
What is the Full form of PICC?
- A.
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
- B.
Perform Inserted Central Catheter
- C.
Percutaneous Inserted Central Catheter
- D.
None of the above
- A.
Q72 · Community Health Nursing · Respiratory Infections
DPT Stands for?
- A.
Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus
- B.
Diarrheal, Pertussis, Tetanus
- C.
Diphtheria, Pertussis, T.B.
- D.
Diphtheria, plague, Tubectomy
- A.
Q73 · Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics · Miscellaneous
A right-angled triangle with sides 3 cm, 4 cm, and 5 cm is rotated about the side of 3 cm to form a cone. The volume of the cone so formed is?
- A.
12
- B.
20
- C.
16
- D.
15
- A.
Q74 · General Knowledge · Miscellaneous
When is Republic Day celebrated?
- A.
15 August
- B.
26 January
- C.
2 October
- D.
14 February
- A.
Q75 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Sensorineural Function
Which part of the body is affected by conjunctivitis?
- A.
Eye
- B.
Nose
- C.
Ear
- D.
Lip
- A.
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Q76 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Metabolic and Endocrine Function
Diabetes is related to?
- A.
Blood Sugar
- B.
Creatinine
- C.
Blood cells
- D.
Blood pressure
- A.
Q77 · English · Grammar
She was anxious ______ her mom's health.
- A.
To
- B.
About
- C.
By
- D.
At
- A.
Q78 · Community Health Nursing · Epidemiology of Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases & Conditions
Which is the level of prevention to control diseases in a community?
- A.
Primary prevention
- B.
Secondary Prevention
- C.
Tertiary Prevention
- D.
Pre-morbid Prevention
- A.
Q79 · Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics · Profit & loss
A fruit seller buys lemons at 2 for a rupee and sells them at 5 for three rupees. His gain percent is?
- A.
10%
- B.
20%
- C.
15%
- D.
25%
- A.
Q80 · General Knowledge · Everyday science
Which is the nearest planet to the Earth?
- A.
Mars
- B.
Venus
- C.
Mercury
- D.
Moon
- A.
Q81 · Pharmacology · Drugs Acting on Central Nervous System
Which of the following is not an antiepileptic drug?
- A.
Carbamazepine
- B.
Zonisamide
- C.
Sodium Valproate
- D.
Acetaminophen
- A.
Q82 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Insulin, Glucose Homeostasis & Diabetes Mellitus
Which hormones are responsible for gluconeogenesis and lipolysis?
- A.
Thyroxin and glucagon
- B.
Insulin and glucagon
- C.
Epinephrine and glucagon
- D.
Cortisol and thyroxin
- A.
Q83 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Which of the following is a procedure which is not used to remove CSF?
- A.
Acupuncture
- B.
Lumber puncture
- C.
Spinal tap
- D.
All of the above
- A.
Q84 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Miscellaneous
A woman who is pregnant for the first time is called:?
- A.
Primipara
- B.
Primigravida
- C.
Nullipara
- D.
Multipara
- A.
Q85 · Nursing Foundations · Hygiene
Substances that neutralize bad odour are called as:?
- A.
Detergents
- B.
Deodorants
- C.
Germicides
- D.
Antiseptics
- A.
Q86 · Applied Anatomy · Musculoskeletal System
Which bone is known as the collar bone?
- A.
Sternum
- B.
Diaphragm
- C.
Clavicle
- D.
Femur
- A.
Q87 · Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics · Miscellaneous
Find out the solution: 15.5 x 3?
- A.
46.5
- B.
45.5
- C.
47.5
- D.
45
- A.
Q88 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Hand Hygiene
Total steps in hand washing followed in India?
- A.
7
- B.
8
- C.
10
- D.
5
- A.
Q89 · English · Vocabulary
Choose a correct spelling?
- A.
Appellant
- B.
Apellant
- C.
Apelert
- D.
Appellent
- A.
Q90 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
A nurse assessing a patient who is on mechanical ventilation. The nurse noted deterioration in SpO2 level. What would be the possible cause, except?
- A.
Disconnection
- B.
Infection
- C.
Pneumothorax
- D.
Obstruction
- A.
Q91 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Distribution
Which of the following signs would not be seen in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
- A.
Hyperglycaemia
- B.
Low anion gap
- C.
Low bicarbonate
- D.
Fruity odorous breath
- A.
Q92 · Forensic Nursing & Indian laws · Dummy
Which term is used for replacing another person's signature?
- A.
Forgery
- B.
Reciprocity
- C.
Fake
- D.
Forgive
- A.
Q93 · Nursing Foundations · Mobility & Immobility
Immobility due to prolonged bed rest may cause?
- A.
Hypocalcaemia
- B.
Hyponatremia
- C.
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- D.
Hyperkalemia
- A.
Q94 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Complicated Pregnancy
Ante-partum haemorrhage (APH) is usually defined as bleeding from the birth canal after?
- A.
24th week of pregnancy
- B.
28th weeks of pregnancy
- C.
37th weeks of pregnancy
- D.
20th weeks of pregnancy
- A.
Q95 · Reasoning · Analogy
Doctor :: Stethoscope : Painter :: ?
- A.
Brush
- B.
Color
- C.
Painting
- D.
Broom
- A.
Q96 · Reasoning · Number series
What will be the next number: 48, 24, 12...?
- A.
9
- B.
6
- C.
0
- D.
4
- A.
Q97 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
Most common drug used in diarrhoea?
- A.
Loperamide
- B.
Disulfiram
- C.
Acetaminophen
- D.
Atropine
- A.
Q98 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Balanced Diet
The average energy value of human milk is:?
- A.
50 kcal per 100 ml
- B.
70 kcal per 100 ml
- C.
100 kcal per 100 ml
- D.
150 kcal per 100 ml
- A.
Q99 · Reasoning · Number series
What number should come next in the sequence: 8, 6, 12, 24, 48...?
- A.
89
- B.
96
- C.
98
- D.
10
- A.
Q100 · General Knowledge · Indian history
Red Fort of Delhi was built by?
- A.
Akbar
- B.
Birbal
- C.
Shah Jahan
- D.
Humayun
- A.