SJH Nursing Officer 2019 question paper

SJH Nursing Officer · 2019 · 150 questions · 160 minutes · 0.33 mark deducted per wrong answer

Mental Health Nursing 17
Medical & Surgical Nursing 15
Obstetrics & Gynaecology 14
Pharmacology 12
Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) 11
Biochemistry & Nutrition 10
Applied Microbiology & Infection control 9
Nursing Foundations 8
Applied Physiology 8
Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) 7
Applied Psychology 6
Community Health Nursing 6
Applied Nutrition & Dietetics 5
Applied Anatomy 4
Reasoning 3
Pathology & Genetics 3
Nursing Research & Statistics 3
Applied Sociology 3
Forensic Nursing & Indian laws 2
Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics 2
Nursing Management & Leadership 1
General Knowledge 1

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Q1 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Special Topics in Obstetrics
A contraction stress test is scheduled for the pregnant client and the client asks the nurse about the test. The nurse tells the client that?
1. A.
  Small amount of oxytocin (Pitocin) are administered during internal fetal monitor to stimulate uterinecontraction
2. B.
  An external fetal monitor is attached and the woman ambulates on a treadmill until contractions begins
3. C.
  The uterus is stimulated to contract by the use of small amounts of oxytocin (Pitocin) or by the nipple stimulation
4. D.
  Uterine contractions are stimulated by leopold's maneuver's
Answer and explanation
Q2 · Mental Health Nursing · Eating Disorders
Nurse is aware that the major health complication associated with intractable anorexia nervosa would be?
1. A.
  Cardiac dysrhythmias resulting to cardiac arrest
2. B.
  Glucose intolerance resulting in protracted hypoglycemia
3. C.
  Endocrine imbalance causing cold amenorrhea
4. D.
  Decreased metabolism causing cold intolerance
Answer and explanation
Q3 · Nursing Foundations · Mobility & Immobility
Which of the following is a hazard of immobility?
1. A.
  Loss of bone calcium
2. B.
  Increased vital capacity
3. C.
  Venous vasoconstriction
4. D.
  A positive nitrogen balance
Answer and explanation
Q4 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Peeling of the palms and the soles is not characteristic feature of?
1. A.
  Chickenpox
2. B.
  Scarlet fever
3. C.
  Kawasaki disease
4. D.
  Tinea infection
Answer and explanation
Q5 · Reasoning · Miscellaneous
Team B is chasing score, and need 10 run per over in next 20 overs. Find out the score of team A?
1. A.
  351
2. B.
  348
3. C.
  349
4. D.
  350
Answer and explanation
Q6 · Pharmacology · Gastrointestinal Drugs
Lansoprazole is not used in which of the following cases?
1. A.
  Gastritis
2. B.
  Peptic Ulcers
3. C.
  Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
4. D.
  Thalamus hypertrophy
Answer and explanation
Q7 · Applied Physiology · Circulatory & Lymphatic system
Prolonged stay in space will lead to all of the following changes in the body except?
1. A.
  Decrease blood volume
2. B.
  Decrease hematocrit
3. C.
  Increase cardiac output
4. D.
  Decrease muscle strength
Answer and explanation
Q8 · Pharmacology · General Pharmacology
Which of the following drugs is associated with the reaction of Stevens-Johnson syndrome?
1. A.
  CBZ
2. B.
  Quinidine
3. C.
  Isoniazid
4. D.
  Procainamide
Answer and explanation
Q9 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Diseases of Gastrointestinal System and Liver
New born reflexes which are present at birth and remain unchanged throughout adulthood:
1. A.
  Blinking, coughing, rooting and gag
2. B.
  Blinking, coughing, sneezing and gag
3. C.
  Rooting, sneezing, swallowing and coughing
4. D.
  Stepping, blinking, coughing and sneezing
Answer and explanation
Q10 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Diagnosis of Pregnancy
The nurse is teaching a pregnant client about the morning sickness in pregnancy. Which of the following sign & symptom would indicate a need for further education?
1. A.
  Visual disturbances
2. B.
  Rapid weight gain
3. C.
  Generalized or facial edema
4. D.
  The presence of irregular and painless contraction
Answer and explanation
Q11 · Forensic Nursing & Indian laws · Indian Judicial System and Laws
The Medical termination of pregnancy act came into force in the year?
1. A.
  1964
2. B.
  1962
3. C.
  1972
4. D.
  1966
Answer and explanation
Q12 · Pharmacology · General Pharmacology
Digoxin (lavoxin) 0.125 mg is ordered. It is available in a dose vial 500 mcg/mL. How many mL does the nurse administer?
1. A.
  1.5 mL
2. B.
  3.5 mL
3. C.
  0.25mL
4. D.
  2 mL
Answer and explanation
Q13 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Physiological Changes During Pregnancy
The cause of change in size and appearance of the breasts during pregnancy?
1. A.
  The breast changes are due to the secretion of estrogen and progesterone
2. B.
  The breasts become stretched because of the weight gain
3. C.
  The increased metabolic rate causes the breasts to become larger
4. D.
  Cortisol secreted by the adrenal glands play a factor in increasing the size and appearance of the breasts
Answer and explanation
Q14 · Mental Health Nursing · Neurotic, stress related and somatisation disorders
A client is experiencing anxiety attack. The most appropriate nursing intervention should include?
1. A.
  Turning on the television
2. B.
  Leaving the client alone
3. C.
  Staying with the client and speaking in short sentences
4. D.
  Ask the client to play with other clients
Answer and explanation
Q15 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Miscellaneous
Schick test is used in confirming the diagnosis of?
1. A.
  Tuberculosis
2. B.
  Diphtheria
3. C.
  Syphilis
4. D.
  Scarlet fever
Answer and explanation
Q16 · Mental Health Nursing · Schizophrenia
Nurse is caring for a male client who experience false sensory perceptions with no basis in reality. This concered perception is known as?
1. A.
  Hallucinations
2. B.
  Delusions
3. C.
  Loose associations
4. D.
  Neologisms
Answer and explanation
Q17 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Complications of the Third Stage of Labor
When performing a postpartum assessment on a patient, a nurse notes the presence of clots in the lochia. The nurse examines the clots and notes that they are larger than 1 cm . Which of the following nursing actions is most appropriate?
1. A.
  Document the findings
2. B.
  Notify the physician
3. C.
  Reassess the client in 2 hours
4. D.
  Encourage increased oral intake of fluids
Answer and explanation
Q18 · Applied Psychology · Introduction
Psychology' as the scientific study of activities of organism in relation to its Environment is defined by?
1. A.
  J.B. Watson
2. B.
  Sigmund Freud
3. C.
  Woodworth
4. D.
  William James
Answer and explanation
Q19 · Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) · Miscellaneous
Different network can be linked using?
1. A.
  A remote PC
2. B.
  A router PC
3. C.
  A disk server
4. D.
  Modem
Answer and explanation
Q20 · Applied Psychology · Mental Health & mental hygiene
The conflict between two positive goals is called:?
1. A.
  Approach Approach conflicts
2. B.
  Multiple approach Avoidance conflicts
3. C.
  Avoidance-Avoidance conflicts
4. D.
  Approach Avoidance conflicts
Answer and explanation
Q21 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
The guidelines for the clinical diagnosis of acute rheumatic fever were suggested by?
1. A.
  Dr. T. Duckett Jones
2. B.
  Robert Koch
3. C.
  Landsteiner
4. D.
  Michael Smith
Answer and explanation
Q22 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Menstruation
The large amount of progesterone secreted during the secretory phase of the menstrual cycle is response for?
1. A.
  The onset of ovulation
2. B.
  The regulation of menstruation
3. C.
  The incidence of capillary fragility
4. D.
  Sustaining the thick endometrium of the uterus
Answer and explanation
Q23 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Carbohydrates
Due to glycolysis in post mortem muscles there is accumulation of?
1. A.
  Carbon
2. B.
  Lactic acid
3. C.
  Oxygen
4. D.
  Blood
Answer and explanation
Q24 · Pathology & Genetics · General Pathology
Pyknosis is characterized by?
1. A.
  Nuclear basophilia
2. B.
  Nuclear shrinkage
3. C.
  Nucleus disintegration
4. D.
  Nucleolus disintegration
Answer and explanation
Q25 · Applied Psychology · Introduction
Abnormal Psychology is mainly the study of?
1. A.
  Normality of mind
2. B.
  Unconscious level of mind
3. C.
  Subconscious level of mind
4. D.
  Abnormality of mind
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Q26 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Antepartum Hemorrhage
A woman is 35 weeks pregnant and she is bleeding profusely with no pain is suggestive of?
1. A.
  Ante partum hemorrhage
2. B.
  Unavoidable hemorrhage
3. C.
  Accidental hemorrhage
4. D.
  Concealed hemorrhage
Answer and explanation
Q27 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Lipids
Lecithin on hydrolysis yields all the following except?
1. A.
  Glycerol
2. B.
  Fatty acid
3. C.
  Choline
4. D.
  Glucose
Answer and explanation
Q28 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
A client is admitted with diagnosis of duodenal ulcer. During the intake history, the nurse would expect the client to report?
1. A.
  Epigastric pain that is relieved by eating
2. B.
  Weight loss
3. C.
  Epigastric pain that is worse after eating
4. D.
  Vomiting after eating
Answer and explanation
Q29 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Antenatal Care, Preconceptional Counseling and Care
A prenatal client with a history of migraine headache has been instructed on care at home. Which statement if made by the client would indicate that the client understands her needs?
1. A.
  There is no restriction on people who visit me
2. B.
  I should avoid stressful situations
3. C.
  My weight gain is not important
4. D.
  I should rest on my right side
Answer and explanation
Q30 · Applied Anatomy · Respiratory System
All are sinuses are belong to paranasal sinuses, except?
1. A.
  Maxillary
2. B.
  Ethmoid
3. C.
  Sphenoid
4. D.
  Mastoid
Answer and explanation
Q31 · Applied Psychology · Introduction
Psychology as a 'Science of Mind', defined by?
1. A.
  Psychoanalysis
2. B.
  Behaviorists
3. C.
  Functionalists
4. D.
  Ancient Greek Philosophers
Answer and explanation
Q32 · Mental Health Nursing · Personality and Sexual Disorders
A patient with borderline personality disorder who is to be discharged soon threatens to "dosomething" to herself if discharged. Which of the following actions by the nurse would be most important?
1. A.
  Ask a family member to stay with the client at home temporarily
2. B.
  Discuss the meaning of the client's statement with her
3. C.
  Request an immediate extension for the client
4. D.
  Ignore the clients statement because it's a sign of manipulation
Answer and explanation
Q33 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Eye Disorders
The nurse is caring for a 6 -year-old client admitted with the diagnosis of conjunctivitis. Before administering eyedrops, the nurse should recognize that it is essential to consider?
1. A.
  The eye should be cleansed with warm water, removing any exudate, before instilling the eye drops
2. B.
  The child should be allowed to instill his own eye drops
3. C.
  The mother should be allowed to instill the eye drops
4. D.
  If the eye is clear of any redness or edema, the eye drops should be held
Answer and explanation
Q34 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Lipids
NADPH required for fatty acid synthesis can come from?
1. A.
  Hexose monophosphate shunt
2. B.
  Oxidative decarboxylation of malate
3. C.
  Extra mitochondrial oxidation of isocitrate
4. D.
  All of these
Answer and explanation
Q35 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Application of Statistics in Health and Uses of Computer in Statistics
In which Century the Vital Statistics was originated?
1. A.
  Eighteen Century
2. B.
  Seventeen Century
3. C.
  Nineteen Century
4. D.
  Sixteen Century
Answer and explanation
Q36 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Central Nervous System
Which information obtained from the mother of a child with cerebral palsy most likely correlates to the diagnosis?
1. A.
  She was born at 42 weeks gestation
2. B.
  She had meningitis when she was 6 months old
3. C.
  She had physiologic jaundice after delivery
4. D.
  She has frequent sore throats
Answer and explanation
Q37 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Deficiency of thyroxin in adults leads to a condition called?
1. A.
  Tetany
2. B.
  Cretinism
3. C.
  Myxoedema
4. D.
  Graves' disease
Answer and explanation
Q38 · Nursing Foundations · Introduction to Health & Illness
Nature of illness, characteristics comes under which types of variable?
1. A.
  Internal variables
2. B.
  External variables
3. C.
  Extraneous variables
4. D.
  All of the above
Answer and explanation
Q39 · Mental Health Nursing · Treatment modalities and therapies used in mental disorders
A neuromuscular blocking agent is administered to a client before ECT therapy. The Nurse should carefully observe the client for?
1. A.
  Respiratory difficulties
2. B.
  Nausea and vomiting
3. C.
  Dizziness
4. D.
  Seizures
Answer and explanation
Q40 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Sexually Transmitted Infections
A pregnant woman has a positive history of genital herpes but has no lesions during the present pregnancy. The Nurse should plan to provide which of the following information to the client?
1. A.
  You will be isolated from your newborn infant following delivery
2. B.
  You will be evaluated at the time of delivery for herpetic genital tract lesions and if lesions are present, a cesarean delivery will be needed
3. C.
  There is little risk to your newborn infant during this pregnancy, birth and following delivery
4. D.
  Vaginal deliveries can reduce neonatal infection risks even if you have an active lesion at birth
Answer and explanation
Q41 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Miscellaneous
Kernicterus, which may occur as a complication of jaundice, is a pathological condition of?
1. A.
  Liver
2. B.
  Brain
3. C.
  Kidney
4. D.
  Heart
Answer and explanation
Q42 · Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) · Introduction to computer applications
Find out odd one in computer?
1. A.
  Window
2. B.
  Printer
3. C.
  ROM
4. D.
  RAM
Answer and explanation
Q43 · Pharmacology · Drugs Acting on Central Nervous System
Propranolol can be used to allay anxiety associated with?
1. A.
  Chronic neurotic disorder
2. B.
  Schizophrenia
3. C.
  Short-term stressful situations
4. D.
  Endogenous depression
Answer and explanation
Q44 · Applied Physiology · Reproductive system
During the ovulation phase of the menstrual cycle, ovulation is caused by secretion of?
1. A.
  Estrogen
2. B.
  Progesterone
3. C.
  Luteinizing hormone
4. D.
  Follicle-stimulating hormone
Answer and explanation
Q45 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Introduction
Which of the following pioneers of Microbiology is credited with the discovery of micro-organisms using high quality magnifying lenses (early microscopes)?
1. A.
  Anton Van Leeuwenhoek
2. B.
  Louis Pasteur
3. C.
  Robert Hooke
4. D.
  Robert Koch
Answer and explanation
Q46 · Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) · Introduction to computer applications
1GB is equal to how many MB?
1. A.
  500 MB
2. B.
  212 MB
3. C.
  2024 MB
4. D.
  1024 MB
Answer and explanation
Q47 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · End-of-Life Care
If a patient has severe burns on the upper torso, which would be a primary concern?
1. A.
  Administering Antibiotics
2. B.
  Debriding and covering the wounds
3. C.
  Frequently observing for hoarseness, stridor and dyspnea
4. D.
  Establishing a patent IV line for fluid replacement
Answer and explanation
Q48 · Nursing Foundations · Communication & Nurse-Patient Relationship
All are important elements of communication process except?
1. A.
  Sender and receiver
2. B.
  Referent and message
3. C.
  Channel and feedback
4. D.
  Time and environment
Answer and explanation
Q49 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Hand Hygiene
The World Health Organization (WHO) defined how many moments for hand hygiene?
1. A.
  5
2. B.
  6
3. C.
  3
4. D.
  4
Answer and explanation
Q50 · Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) · Introduction to computer applications
Identify the odd term out?
1. A.
  Front Page Express
2. B.
  Composer
3. C.
  Web Page Editor
4. D.
  World Wide Web
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Q51 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Adolescent Health and Development
Which of the following examples represents parallel play?
1. A.
  Jenny and Tommy share their toys
2. B.
  Jimmy plays with his car beside Mary, who is playing with her doll
3. C.
  Kevin plays a game of Scrabble with Kathy and Sue
4. D.
  Mary plays with a handheld game while sitting in her mother's lap
Answer and explanation
Q52 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Distribution
The condition in the below image is caused by-
1. A.
  Hypokalemia
2. B.
  Hyperkalemia
3. C.
  Hypocalcemia
4. D.
  Hypercalcemia
Answer and explanation
Q53 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Other Acute Problems
How do you treat a casualty with foreign body in the nose?
1. A.
  Maintain airway by asking the casualty to breath from the mouth
2. B.
  Lay down and rest
3. C.
  Make an attempt to remove the foreign body
4. D.
  Blow the nose
Answer and explanation
Q54 · Mental Health Nursing · Neurotic, stress related and somatisation disorders
A 39 year old mother with obsessive-compulsive disorder has become immobilized by her elaborate hand washing and walking rituals. Nurse recognizes that the basis of Obsessive compulsive disorder is often?
1. A.
  Problems with being too conscientious
2. B.
  Problems with anger and remorse
3. C.
  Feelings of guilt and inadequacy
4. D.
  Feeling of unworthiness and hopelessness
Answer and explanation
Q55 · Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) · Introduction to computer applications
Hypertext is text that?
1. A.
  Appears as superscript
2. B.
  Contains links to other document
3. C.
  Appears above normal text
4. D.
  Has images embodied in the text
Answer and explanation
Q56 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Minerals
Which of the following food enhances the absorption of an iron supplement?
1. A.
  Baked potato
2. B.
  Orange juice
3. C.
  Green beans
4. D.
  Fortified Milk
Answer and explanation
Q57 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
In which strength Savlon used for disinfectant?
1. A.
  1:40
2. B.
  1:20
3. C.
  1:30
4. D.
  1:40
Answer and explanation
Q58 · Pharmacology · Drugs Acting on Central Nervous System
Which of the following drug causes EPS (Extra Pyramidal Symptoms)?
1. A.
  Antipsychotics
2. B.
  SSRI
3. C.
  Mood stabilizers
4. D.
  Anti-anxiety drugs
Answer and explanation
Q59 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
The nurse would expect to find in a newborn with birth asphyxia is?
1. A.
  Hyperoxemia
2. B.
  Acidosis
3. C.
  Hypocapnia
4. D.
  Ketosis
Answer and explanation
Q60 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Distribution
Generalized edema is called as?
1. A.
  Myxoedema
2. B.
  Pitting oedema
3. C.
  Anasarca
4. D.
  Dependent oedema
Answer and explanation
Q61 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Examination of a Gynecological Patient
A Client is scheduled for a pap smear. The nurse provides instructions to the client regarding preparation for the test?
1. A.
  The test can be performed during menstruation
2. B.
  Fluids are restricted on the day of the test
3. C.
  The test is painless
4. D.
  Vaginal douching is required 2 hours before the test
Answer and explanation
Q62 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · General Characteristics of Microbes
A cluster of polar flagella is called?
1. A.
  Lophotrichous
2. B.
  Amphitrichous
3. C.
  Monotrichous
4. D.
  Peritrichous
Answer and explanation
Q63 · Community Health Nursing · Nutrition Assessment and Nutrition Education
All are true of mid-daymeal school programme, except?
1. A.
  Should supply one-third daily calories and half of daily protein
2. B.
  Substitute for regular food
3. C.
  Locally available foods are used
4. D.
  Cheap and easy to prepare
Answer and explanation
Q64 · Pharmacology · Cardiovascular Drugs
The side-effect of nitroglycerin is?
1. A.
  Vomiting
2. B.
  Diarrhea
3. C.
  Headache
4. D.
  Constipation
Answer and explanation
Q65 · Mental Health Nursing · Personality and Sexual Disorders
A 20 year old client was diagnosed with dependent personality disorder. Which behavior is most likely to be evidence of ineffective individual coping?
1. A.
  Recurrent self-destructive behavior
2. B.
  Avoiding relationship
3. C.
  Showing interest in solitary activities
4. D.
  Inability to make choices and decision without advise
Answer and explanation
Q66 · Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics · Miscellaneous
The ratio of the ages of A and B is 3:4. Four years ago , the ratio of their ages was 5:7 . What will be the ratio of the ages of A and B four years from now?
1. A.
  5:6
2. B.
  4:5
3. C.
  6:7
4. D.
  7:9
Answer and explanation
Q67 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · General Characteristics of Microbes
Antibiotic sensitivity is usually done on?
1. A.
  Blood agar
2. B.
  Mac Conkey Agar
3. C.
  Mueller-Hinton Agar
4. D.
  Chocolate agar
Answer and explanation
Q68 · Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics · Work & Efficiency
A can do a piece of work in 12 days and B can do it in 18 days. They work together for 2 days and then A leaves. How long will B take to finish the remaining work?
1. A.
  13 days
2. B.
  10 days
3. C.
  8 days
4. D.
  6 days
Answer and explanation
Q69 · Applied Physiology · Blood
A person with anti-A and anti-B antibodies in their blood has what blood type?
1. A.
  Type A
2. B.
  Type B
3. C.
  Type AB
4. D.
  Type O
Answer and explanation
Q70 · Pharmacology · Drugs Acting on Central Nervous System
Which antipsychotic medications cause amenorrhea?
1. A.
  Haloperidol
2. B.
  Paroxetine
3. C.
  Sertraline
4. D.
  Citalopram
Answer and explanation
Q71 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
A nurse needs to check the most important parameter if patient is on magnesium sulphate therapy?
1. A.
  Urine output >30 ml/hr
2. B.
  Presence of knee jerk reflex
3. C.
  Respiration is >12 per minute
4. D.
  Blood pressure <140/90 mm Hg
Answer and explanation
Q72 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Carbohydrates
Tissues form lactic acid from glucose. This phenomenon is termed as?
1. A.
  Aerobic Glycolysis
2. B.
  Oxidation
3. C.
  Oxidative Phosphorylation
4. D.
  Anaerobic Glycolysis
Answer and explanation
Q73 · Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) · Introduction to computer applications
The domain name in a URL refers to the?
1. A.
  Protocol
2. B.
  File name
3. C.
  Server
4. D.
  Directory
Answer and explanation
Q74 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Hormones
All of the following enzymes are present in Leydig cells except?
1. A.
  CYP
2. B.
  17-alpha hydroxylase
3. C.
  17, 20 lyase
4. D.
  21-hydroxylase
Answer and explanation
Q75 · Mental Health Nursing · Behavioural & Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence
Moderately mentally retarded IQ is in the range of:
1. A.
  70-84
2. B.
  25-39
3. C.
  55-69
4. D.
  40-54
Answer and explanation
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Q76 · Community Health Nursing · Environmental Science, Environmental Health, and Sanitation
World diabetes day is celebrated on?
1. A.
  14th September
2. B.
  14th August
3. C.
  14th November
4. D.
  24th January
Answer and explanation
Q77 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Proteins
Primary structure of proteins represents?
1. A.
  Linear structure of proteins joined by peptide bonds
2. B.
  3 Dimensional structure of proteins
3. C.
  Helical structure of proteins
4. D.
  Sub unit structure of proteins
Answer and explanation
Q78 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Therapeutic Diet
In celiac diseases, the following is not recommended?
1. A.
  Wheat
2. B.
  Rye
3. C.
  Oats
4. D.
  All of the above
Answer and explanation
Q79 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · General Characteristics of Microbes
All of the following occur in the stationary phase of bacterial growth curve except?
1. A.
  Cells show uniform and regular staining
2. B.
  Cells show presence of intra-cellular storage granules
3. C.
  Spores are seen
4. D.
  Exotoxins are formed
Answer and explanation
Q80 · Applied Anatomy · Circulatory & Lymphatic System
The spleen lies against?
1. A.
  6th 7th and 8th ribs
2. B.
  7th, 8th and 9th ribs
3. C.
  8th, 9th and 10th ribs
4. D.
  9th, 10th and 11th ribs
Answer and explanation
Q81 · Nursing Foundations · Patient Education
The nurse is caring for a patient with a colostomy. The patient asks, "will I ever be able to swim again". The nurse's best response would be?
1. A.
  "Yes, you should be able to swim again, even with the colostomy."
2. B.
  "You should avoid immersing the colostomy in water"
3. C.
  "No, you should avoid getting the colostomy wet".
4. D.
  "Don't worry about that. You will be able to live just like you did before".
Answer and explanation
Q82 · Community Health Nursing · Leadership, Supervision and Monitoring
Bhore committee was appointed by the Govt. of india in the year?
1. A.
  1933
2. B.
  1953
3. C.
  1943
4. D.
  1963
Answer and explanation
Q83 · Applied Psychology · Introduction
E.B. Titchener (1867-1927) defined 'Psychology' as the science of?
1. A.
  Conscious Experience
2. B.
  Science of Mind
3. C.
  Science of Experience
4. D.
  Science of Soul
Answer and explanation
Q84 · Applied Physiology · Circulatory & Lymphatic system
The normal range of CVP is?
1. A.
  5-15 cm H₂O
2. B.
  10-15 cm H₂O
3. C.
  5-10 cm H₂O
4. D.
  10-20 cm H₂O
Answer and explanation
Q85 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Sigmoidoscopy done in which position?
1. A.
  Lithotomy position
2. B.
  Jack knife position
3. C.
  Fowler's position
4. D.
  Knee chest position
Answer and explanation
Q86 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Development
Which of the following best describes the language of a 24 month old?
1. A.
  Doesn't understand yes and no
2. B.
  Understands the meaning of words
3. C.
  Able to verbalize needs
4. D.
  Continuously asks "Why?" to most of the topics
Answer and explanation
Q87 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Miscellaneous
The activation of caspases is likely to lead to?
1. A.
  Apoptotic cell death
2. B.
  Blood coagulation
3. C.
  Mitotic cell division
4. D.
  G1 and S phase of cell cycle
Answer and explanation
Q88 · Pharmacology · Cardiovascular Drugs
A drug ending in the suffix (Pril) is considered a?
1. A.
  Antidepressant
2. B.
  ACE inhibitor
3. C.
  Antifungal
4. D.
  Beta agonist
Answer and explanation
Q89 · Applied Psychology · Introduction
Psychology is a?
1. A.
  Natural science
2. B.
  Physical science
3. C.
  Biological science
4. D.
  Social science
Answer and explanation
Q90 · Applied Sociology · Social organization and disorganization
Social stigma is felt or assumed in case of disability by community brings?
1. A.
  Isolation
2. B.
  Serious problems
3. C.
  Bitterness
4. D.
  All of the above
Answer and explanation
Q91 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Otolaryngology
A 5-year-old is admitted to the unit following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following would indicate a complication of surgery?
1. A.
  Decreased appetite
2. B.
  A low-grade fever
3. C.
  Chest congestion
4. D.
  Constant swallowing
Answer and explanation
Q92 · Nursing Management & Leadership · Management of Nursing Service in the Hospital & Community
Which is considered as an internal disaster?
1. A.
  Patient fall
2. B.
  The massive spread of pneumonia
3. C.
  A computer hacking episode
4. D.
  Unexpected staff absences due to illness
Answer and explanation
Q93 · Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) · Miscellaneous
Software designed for a specific purpose is called as?
1. A.
  System software
2. B.
  Compiler
3. C.
  Specific software
4. D.
  Application software
Answer and explanation
Q94 · Mental Health Nursing · Organic Brain Disorders
A 75 year old client is admitted to the hospital with the diagnosis of dementia of the Alzheimer's type and depression. The symptom that is unrelated to depression would be?
1. A.
  Apathetic response to the environment
2. B.
  "I don't know" answer to questions
3. C.
  Shallow of labile effect
4. D.
  Neglect of personal hygiene
Answer and explanation
Q95 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Therapeutic Diet
The breast feeding mother of an infant with lactose intolerance asks the nurse about dietary measures. The nurse tells the mother to avoid?
1. A.
  Hard cheese
2. B.
  Green leafy vegetables
3. C.
  Dried beans
4. D.
  Egg yolk
Answer and explanation
Q96 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
To perform colostomy irrigation, the catheter should be inserted into the stoma up to?
1. A.
  10 cm
2. B.
  5 cm
3. C.
  15 cm
4. D.
  20 cm
Answer and explanation
Q97 · Mental Health Nursing · Personality and Sexual Disorders
A male client is diagnosed with schizotypal personality disorder. Which signs would this client exhibit during social situation?
1. A.
  Paranoid thoughts
2. B.
  Emotional affect
3. C.
  Independence need
4. D.
  Aggressive behavior
Answer and explanation
Q98 · Applied Physiology · Nervous System
Functions of Cerebellum is all except?
1. A.
  Maintenance of muscle tone
2. B.
  Maintenance Posture
3. C.
  Equilibrium
4. D.
  Hearing
Answer and explanation
Q99 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Application of Statistics in Health and Uses of Computer in Statistics
Which of following rate is applied to calculate "The total no. of Death occurring in a hospital after 48 hrs . of admission for a period (divided by) total no. of Discharge including. Death (minus) Death under 48 hrs . for the same period in a hospital multiplied by 100"?
1. A.
  G.D.R.
2. B.
  N.D.R.
3. C.
  B.T.O.R.
4. D.
  B.O.R.
Answer and explanation
Q100 · Community Health Nursing · Epidemiology – Epidemiological Approaches and Processes
Which one of the following disease is not transmitted mainly by Fecal-Oral route?
1. A.
  Enteric fever
2. B.
  Measles
3. C.
  Cholera
4. D.
  Hepatitis-A
Answer and explanation
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Q101 · Community Health Nursing · Bio-Medical Waste Management
Pulse polio Immunization was introduced in?
1. A.
  2001
2. B.
  2000
3. C.
  1999
4. D.
  1995
Answer and explanation
Q102 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Miscellaneous
A rubella vaccine is prescribed to be administered to a two days postpartum client. The nurse preparing to administer the vaccine develops a list of the potential risks associated with this vaccine. The nurse reviews the list with the client and the cautions the client to avoid?
1. A.
  Sunlight for 3 days
2. B.
  Scratching the injection site
3. C.
  Pregnancy for 2 to 3 months after the vaccination
4. D.
  Sexual intercourse for 2 to 3 months after the vaccination
Answer and explanation
Q103 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Sensorineural Function
Which statement about glaucoma is true and accurate?
1. A.
  Acute angle-closure glaucoma is an ocular emergency
2. B.
  Acute angle-closure glaucoma leads to the loss of peripheral vision and tunnel vision
3. C.
  Primary open-angle glaucoma leads to eye pain, nausea and vomiting, blurry vision and halos
4. D.
  Bubbles are implanted to protect the retina from the glaucoma
Answer and explanation
Q104 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Diseases of Gastrointestinal System and Liver
Projectile vomiting is classical feature of?
1. A.
  Duodenal atresia
2. B.
  Pyloric stenosis
3. C.
  Congenital megacolon
4. D.
  Appendicitis
Answer and explanation
Q105 · Mental Health Nursing · Personality and Sexual Disorders
Which of the following approaches would be most appropriate to use with a client suffering from narcissistic personality disorder when discrepancies exist between what the client states and what actually exist?
1. A.
  Rationalization
2. B.
  Supportive confrontation
3. C.
  Limit setting
4. D.
  Consistency
Answer and explanation
Q106 · Mental Health Nursing · Eating Disorders
Nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with bulimia nervosa. The most appropriate initial goal for a client diagnosed with bulimia nervosa is?
1. A.
  Encourage to avoid foods
2. B.
  Identify anxiety causing situations
3. C.
  Electrolytes imbalances
4. D.
  Avoid shopping plenty of groceries
Answer and explanation
Q107 · Pharmacology · Drugs Acting on Central Nervous System
The normal value of serum lithium test is:?
1. A.
  0.6 - 1.2 mmol/L
2. B.
  0.10 - 3.2 mmol/L
3. C.
  1-1.8 mmol/L
4. D.
  1.2-2.2 mmol/L
Answer and explanation
Q108 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
The common route of transmission of Hepatitis-A is?
1. A.
  By blood transfusion
2. B.
  Feco-oral route
3. C.
  By sexual intercourse
4. D.
  By droplet
Answer and explanation
Q109 · Applied Physiology · Respiratory system
What is the term used for normal respiratory rhythm and depth in a client?
1. A.
  Eupnea
2. B.
  Apnea
3. C.
  Bradypnea
4. D.
  Tachypnea
Answer and explanation
Q110 · Pharmacology · Drugs Acting on Central Nervous System
Vasoconstrictors should not be used in?
1. A.
  Neurogenic shock
2. B.
  Haemorrhagic shock
3. C.
  Secondary shock
4. D.
  Hypotension due to spinal anaesthesia
Answer and explanation
Q111 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Introduction to Nutrition
Highest energy yielding food group is?
1. A.
  Carbohydrates
2. B.
  Fats
3. C.
  Sugars
4. D.
  Protein
Answer and explanation
Q112 · Reasoning · Arrangements & Puzzles
Ravi is 7 ranks ahead of Sumit in a class of 39. If Sumit's rank is seventeenth from the last, what is Ravi's rank from the start?
1. A.
  17th
2. B.
  16th
3. C.
  15th
4. D.
  14th
Answer and explanation
Q113 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Fats
How many calories are there in one gram of fat?
1. A.
  4
2. B.
  12
3. C.
  8
4. D.
  9
Answer and explanation
Q114 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Application of Statistics in Health and Uses of Computer in Statistics
Which of following rate is applied to calculate "The total no. of Death occurring in a hospital after 48hrs. of admission for a period (divided by) total no. of Discharge including Death (minus) Death under 48 hrs. for the same period in a hospital multiplied by 100"?
1. A.
  G.D.R
2. B.
  N.D.R.
3. C.
  B.T.O.R
4. D.
  B.O.R.
Answer and explanation
Q115 · Forensic Nursing & Indian laws · Dummy
Which of the following intentional tort?
1. A.
  Nurse miscounts the gauze pads during a surgery
2. B.
  Nurse divulges private information about the patient to media
3. C.
  Nurse causes a burn when applying a warm soak to legs
4. D.
  Nurse fails to monitor blood pressure when administering an anti-hypertensive drug
Answer and explanation
Q116 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
A hereditary hemolytic anaemia is?
1. A.
  Aplastic anaemia
2. B.
  Thalassemia
3. C.
  Megaloblastic anaemia
4. D.
  All of the above
Answer and explanation
Q117 · General Knowledge · Books, authors & institutions
IARI stands for?
1. A.
  Institute of agro and revenue investigation
2. B.
  Indian Agriculture Research Institution
3. C.
  India Agriculture Research Institute
4. D.
  Indian Agricultural Research Institute
Answer and explanation
Q118 · Pathology & Genetics · General Pathology
The activation of caspases is likely to lead to?
1. A.
  Apoptotic cell death
2. B.
  Blood coagulation
3. C.
  Mitotic cell division
4. D.
  G1 and S phase of cell cycle
Answer and explanation
Q119 · Community Health Nursing · Respiratory Infections
WHO declared global eradication of small pox on?
1. A.
  26th October 1977
2. B.
  5th July 1975
3. C.
  17th may 1975
4. D.
  8th May 1980
Answer and explanation
Q120 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · COMPLICATED LABOR-Malposition, Malpresentation and Cord Prolapse
A nurse in a labor room is performing a vaginal assessment on a pregnant patient in labor. The nurse notes the presence of the umbilical cord protruding from the vagina. Which of the following would be the initial nursing action?
1. A.
  Place the client in Trendelenburg's position
2. B.
  Call the delivery room to notify the staff that the client will be transported immediately
3. C.
  Find the closest telephone and stat phone the physician immediately
4. D.
  Gently push the cord into the vagina
Answer and explanation
Q121 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Miscellaneous
Total lung capacity in a newborn is?
1. A.
  100ml
2. B.
  350ml
3. C.
  500ml
4. D.
  150ml
Answer and explanation
Q122 · Applied Physiology · Reproductive system
The growth and maturation of ovum in mammals is caused by?
1. A.
  FSH only
2. B.
  LTH
3. C.
  FSH & LH both
4. D.
  LH only
Answer and explanation
Q123 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Miscellaneous
The APGAR Score should be assessed?
1. A.
  Immediately after birth and at 30 minutes after birth
2. B.
  At 5 minutes after birth and at 30 minutes after birth
3. C.
  At 1 minute after birth and at 5 minutes after birth
4. D.
  Immediately after birth and at 5 minutes after birth
Answer and explanation
Q124 · Reasoning · Classification (Odd One Out)
Identify the figure that is odd in the group?
1. A.
  Square
2. B.
  Triangle
3. C.
  Rectangle
4. D.
  Circle
Answer and explanation
Q125 · Nursing Foundations · Communication & Nurse-Patient Relationship
Health education by a nurse to a group of people can be termed as?
1. A.
  Small group communication
2. B.
  Interpersonal communication
3. C.
  Intrapersonal communication
4. D.
  Public communication
Answer and explanation
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Q126 · Nursing Foundations · Care of altered functioning of sensory organ & Unconscious patient
In Below given image test is used for-
1. A.
  For Peripheral Vision
2. B.
  For Near Vision
3. C.
  For Far Vision
4. D.
  For Color Blindness
Answer and explanation
Q127 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Immunologic Function
In HIV positive patient Mantoux tuberculin test is positive when the scar is more than-
1. A.
  5mm
2. B.
  7mm
3. C.
  11mm
4. D.
  15mm
Answer and explanation
Q128 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
The wet form of beri beri characterized by involvement of:
1. A.
  Heart
2. B.
  Nerves
3. C.
  Kidney
4. D.
  Brain
Answer and explanation
Q129 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Proteins
All the following are true about Phenylketonuria except?
1. A.
  Deficiency of Phenylalanine Hydroxylase
2. B.
  Mental retardation
3. C.
  Increased urinary excretion of p-hydroxyphenyl pyruvic acid
4. D.
  Decrease serotonin formation
Answer and explanation
Q130 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · General Characteristics of Microbes
Depending upon their oxygen requirement and metabolism Cholera species are?
1. A.
  Obligate Aerobes
2. B.
  Facultative Anaerobes
3. C.
  Obligate anaerobes
4. D.
  Microaerophilic
Answer and explanation
Q131 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Abnormalities of the Puerperium
Puerperal woman is more susceptible to venous thrombosis due to?
1. A.
  Increased viscosity of blood due to dehydration
2. B.
  Decreased viscosity of blood during labor
3. C.
  Stasis of blood in veins due to late ambulation
4. D.
  Increased intake of fat in diet
Answer and explanation
Q132 · Applied Physiology · Renal system
Pus in urine called?
1. A.
  Pyuria
2. B.
  Polyuria
3. C.
  Haematuria
4. D.
  Dysuria
Answer and explanation
Q133 · Mental Health Nursing · Treatment modalities and therapies used in mental disorders
Supportive therapy for a client who is exhibiting manic behaviour may include all of the following except?
1. A.
  Psychoanalysis
2. B.
  Cognitive therapy
3. C.
  Interpersonal therapy
4. D.
  Problem-solving therapy
Answer and explanation
Q134 · Nursing Foundations · Nursing Process
Which is a tool of Nursing Process?
1. A.
  Personal history
2. B.
  Present illness
3. C.
  Socio-economic status
4. D.
  Planning
Answer and explanation
Q135 · Applied Anatomy · Nervous System
The parts of brainstem include?
1. A.
  Mid brain, pons and medulla
2. B.
  Pons and Medulla
3. C.
  Midbrain and Medulla
4. D.
  Pons, cerebellum and medulla
Answer and explanation
Q136 · Mental Health Nursing · Personality and Sexual Disorders
A patient with antisocial personality disorder belches loudly. A staff member asks "Do you know why people find you repulsive?" This statement most likely would elicit which of the following client reaction?
1. A.
  Defensiveness
2. B.
  Embarrassment
3. C.
  Shame
4. D.
  Remorseful
Answer and explanation
Q137 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Poisonings, Injuries and Accidents
Assuming that all have achieved normal cognitive and emotional development, which of the following children is at greatest risk for accidental poisoning?
1. A.
  A6-month-old
2. B.
  A4-year-old
3. C.
  A 10 -year-old
4. D.
  A 13 -year-old
Answer and explanation
Q138 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Heme catabolism
Normal adult haemoglobin contains?
1. A.
  One alpha chain and one beta chain
2. B.
  One alpha chain and two beta chains
3. C.
  One beta chain and two alpha chains
4. D.
  Two alpha chains and two beta chains
Answer and explanation
Q139 · Applied Sociology · Social structure
Reason for people opposing social change is?
1. A.
  Desire for stability
2. B.
  Ignorance
3. C.
  Vested interest
4. D.
  All of the above
Answer and explanation
Q140 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Proteins
All the following are true about Phenylketonuria except?
1. A.
  Deficiency of Phenylalanine Hydroxylase
2. B.
  Mental retardation
3. C.
  Increased urinary excretion of p-hydroxyphenyl pyruvic acid
4. D.
  Decrease serotonin formation
Answer and explanation
Q141 · Pathology & Genetics · Systemic Pathology
Mallory's degeneration seen in alcoholic liver disease is a form of?
1. A.
  Hyaline degeneration
2. B.
  Amyloid degeneration
3. C.
  Hydropic degeneration
4. D.
  Fatty degeneration
Answer and explanation
Q142 · Applied Anatomy · Musculoskeletal System
Which muscle present in anterior aspect of thigh?
1. A.
  Rectus femoris
2. B.
  Hamstring
3. C.
  Deltoid
4. D.
  Tibialis anterior
Answer and explanation
Q143 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Immunity
A killed vaccine is?
1. A.
  OPV
2. B.
  BCG
3. C.
  MMR
4. D.
  Rabies
Answer and explanation
Q144 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Menstruation
Fleeting abdominal pain due to follicular bleeding causing peritoneal irritation is called as?
1. A.
  Corpus hemorrhagicum
2. B.
  Mittelschmerz
3. C.
  Corpus luteum
4. D.
  Corpus albicans
Answer and explanation
Q145 · Applied Sociology · Social organization and disorganization
Magnitude of unemployment is aggravated by?
1. A.
  Population control
2. B.
  Quality healthcare services
3. C.
  Population explosion
4. D.
  None of the above
Answer and explanation
Q146 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Distribution
Which of the following foods would the nurse eliminate from the diet of a client in alcohol withdrawal?
1. A.
  Milk
2. B.
  Orange Juice
3. C.
  Tea
4. D.
  Regular Coffee
Answer and explanation
Q147 · Mental Health Nursing · Eating Disorders
Nurse is developing a plan of care for a female client with anorexia nervosa. Which action should the nurse include in the plan?
1. A.
  Provide privacy during meals
2. B.
  Set-up a strict eating plan for the client
3. C.
  Encourage client to exercise to reduce anxiety
4. D.
  Restrict visits with the family
Answer and explanation
Q148 · Mental Health Nursing · Substance Use Disorders
A patient approached Nurse asking for advice on how to deal with his alcohol addiction. Nurse should tell the client that the only effective treatment for alcoholism is?
1. A.
  Psychotherapy
2. B.
  Alcoholics anonymous (A.A.)
3. C.
  Total abstinence
4. D.
  Aversion Therapy
Answer and explanation
Q149 · Nursing Foundations · Miscellaneous
This comfort device is used to support hips and thighs, preventing external rotation and keeping the feet in alignment in case of paralysis, fracture of femur and hip surgery?
1. A.
  Trochanter roll
2. B.
  Sand bags
3. C.
  Bed boards
4. D.
  Bed block
Answer and explanation
Q150 · Mental Health Nursing · Substance Use Disorders
CAGE questionnaire is used for which of the following behavioral disorders?
1. A.
  Alcohol screening
2. B.
  Heroine screening
3. C.
  Opioid screening
4. D.
  Naloxone screening
Answer and explanation