UPRVUNL 2021 question paper

UPRVUNL · 2021 · 150 questions · 180 minutes · 0.25 mark deducted per wrong answer

Applied Microbiology & Infection control 25
Medical & Surgical Nursing 24
Obstetrics & Gynaecology 14
Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) 13
Pharmacology 12
Applied Physiology 9
Applied Nutrition & Dietetics 8
Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) 8
Nursing Foundations 8
Mental Health Nursing 6
Applied Anatomy 6
Biochemistry & Nutrition 5
Community Health Nursing 4
Pathology & Genetics 3
Applied Psychology 2
Nursing Research & Statistics 2
Forensic Nursing & Indian laws 1

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Q1 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Other Acute Problems
What are the signs and symptoms of tetanus?
1. A.
  Severe headache, fever with low pulse, dry white coated tongue
2. B.
  Chronic cough, continuous low grade fever, chest pain, hemoptysis
3. C.
  White tongue coating, desquamates and red strawberry tongue, rapid pulse, fever, headache, Vomiting
4. D.
  Stiff neck, difficulty in chewing and swallowing, bending of the back in the shape of bow, spasms of muscle of face and jaw
Answer and explanation
Q2 · Applied Physiology · Nervous System
Which of the following cranial nerves is NOT involved with eyes?
1. A.
  Optic
2. B.
  Accessory
3. C.
  Abducens
4. D.
  Trochlear
Answer and explanation
Q3 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Musculoskeletal Function
Plaster of Paris is the most commonly used material for immobilization of fractures. Chemically the plaster of Paris is?
1. A.
  Calcium phosphate
2. B.
  Calcium hydroxide
3. C.
  Calcium carbonate
4. D.
  Calcium sulphate
Answer and explanation
Q4 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Vitamins
The recommended daily intake of vitamin B12 for an infant age 6 months or less is?
1. A.
  1 mcg
2. B.
  0.8 mcg
3. C.
  0.4 mcg
4. D.
  2 mcg
Answer and explanation
Q5 · Applied Psychology · Personality
The system of personality based on reality principle is?
1. A.
  Ego
2. B.
  Superego
3. C.
  Id
4. D.
  Super Id
Answer and explanation
Q6 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Vitamins
Which disease used to be known as "the disease of the three D's": diarrhea, dermatitis and dementia?
1. A.
  Pellagra
2. B.
  Marasmus
3. C.
  Meningitis
4. D.
  Scurvy
Answer and explanation
Q7 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Fundamentals of Reproduction
Interstitial implantation of fertilized ovum is completed on the?
1. A.
  2nd day
2. B.
  6th day
3. C.
  11th day
4. D.
  7th day
Answer and explanation
Q8 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Normal Labor
The alteration in the shape of fetal head while coming through the resistance birth passage during labor is termed as?
1. A.
  Station
2. B.
  Presentation
3. C.
  Moulding
4. D.
  Caput succedaneum
Answer and explanation
Q9 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Pain Management
The surgical intervention for pain management that involves cutting a nerve root to relieve pain is called? (ESIC2019)
1. A.
  Rhizotomy
2. B.
  Cryoanalgesia
3. C.
  Radio frequency ablation
4. D.
  Cordotomy
Answer and explanation
Q10 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
Which of the following is the most appropriate clinical test to confirm iron deficiency anemia?
1. A.
  Reticulocyte count
2. B.
  Bone marrow examination
3. C.
  Serum ferritin level
4. D.
  Red blood cell count
Answer and explanation
Q11 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · General Characteristics of Microbes
Which of the following stains is also known as acid-fast stain?
1. A.
  Albert stain
2. B.
  Lister stain
3. C.
  Pasteur stain
4. D.
  Ziehl-Neelsen staining
Answer and explanation
Q12 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
The deficiency of Vitamin D in young children may cause?
1. A.
  Osteomalacia
2. B.
  Beriberi
3. C.
  Keratomalacia
4. D.
  Rickets
Answer and explanation
Q13 · Applied Physiology · Nervous System
An injury to the phrenic nerve causes?
1. A.
  Tachycardia
2. B.
  Cardiac arrhythmia
3. C.
  Breathing difficulty
4. D.
  Hyperthermia
Answer and explanation
Q14 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Special Topics in Obstetrics
For a patient in active labor, the nurse-midwife plans to use an internal electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) device. What must occur before the internal EFM can be applied?
1. A.
  The cervix must be dilated fully
2. B.
  The patient must receive anesthesia
3. C.
  The membranes must rupture
4. D.
  The fetus must be at 0 station
Answer and explanation
Q15 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
A neonate means?
1. A.
  A baby of age group 0-3 months
2. B.
  A baby of age group 0-1 year
3. C.
  A baby of age group 0-7 days
4. D.
  A baby of age group 0-28 days
Answer and explanation
Q16 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Placenta and Fetal Membranes
The structure that establishes connection between the mother and fetus during intrauterine life is?
1. A.
  Decidua
2. B.
  Uterus
3. C.
  Placenta
4. D.
  Vagina
Answer and explanation
Q17 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Research Approaches and Designs
In which study can we obtain the relative risk of disease?
1. A.
  Case-control study
2. B.
  Cohort study
3. C.
  Experiential study
4. D.
  Case study
Answer and explanation
Q18 · Mental Health Nursing · Schizophrenia
The 4 As of schizophrenia are?
1. A.
  Amnesia, anxiety, autism and affect disturbance
2. B.
  Anxiety, ambivalence, autism and affect disturbance
3. C.
  Autism, affect convulsion, anxiety and amnesia
4. D.
  Autism, ambivalence, affect disturbance and associated disturbance
Answer and explanation
Q19 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Other Acute Problems
Athlete's foot is a?
1. A.
  Protozoal infection
2. B.
  Bacterial infection
3. C.
  Fungal infection
4. D.
  Viral infection
Answer and explanation
Q20 · Applied Anatomy · Nervous System
The largest part of the human brain is?
1. A.
  Medulla oblongata
2. B.
  Midbrain
3. C.
  Cerebellum
4. D.
  Cerebrum
Answer and explanation
Q21 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Diagnosis of Pregnancy
The time period of pregnancy defined as the third trimester of pregnancy is?
1. A.
  5-6 weeks
2. B.
  28-40 weeks
3. C.
  13-24 weeks
4. D.
  First 12 weeks
Answer and explanation
Q22 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Buboes are?
1. A.
  Tender muscles
2. B.
  Enlarged tender arteries
3. C.
  Enlarged tender lymph nodes
4. D.
  Enlarged bones
Answer and explanation
Q23 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Vitamins
Which of the following deficiency disease is also known as "rice eater's" disease?
1. A.
  Rickets
2. B.
  Beriberi
3. C.
  Scurvy
4. D.
  Pellagra
Answer and explanation
Q24 · Applied Psychology · Biology of behaviour
The motor response of a human body is known as?
1. A.
  Perception
2. B.
  Psychomotor activity
3. C.
  Hallucination
4. D.
  Consciousness
Answer and explanation
Q25 · Pharmacology · Drugs acting on peripheral nervous system
In the standard form of modified ECT, the short-acting muscle relaxant used is?
1. A.
  Succinylcholine
2. B.
  Pancuronium bromide
3. C.
  Atropine
4. D.
  Thiopental
Answer and explanation
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Q26 · Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) · Introduction to computer applications
An application software is a set of programs developed by a?
1. A.
  Designer
2. B.
  Networker
3. C.
  Programmer
4. D.
  System analyst
Answer and explanation
Q27 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Hospital-Acquired Infections
The infection acquired during the stay of patients in the hospital is called?
1. A.
  Reinfection
2. B.
  Secondary infection
3. C.
  Nosocomial infection
4. D.
  Localized infection
Answer and explanation
Q28 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Which of the following is NOT seen in severe burns?
1. A.
  Sepsis
2. B.
  Hypovolemia
3. C.
  Duodenal ulcer
4. D.
  Hyperthermia
Answer and explanation
Q29 · Forensic Nursing & Indian laws · Dummy
Written consent is obtained prior to giving ECT. What is the purpose behind it?
1. A.
  It protects the hospital staff from legal implications
2. B.
  There is no need to do so
3. C.
  It makes the procedure easy
4. D.
  It makes the procedure effective
Answer and explanation
Q30 · Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) · Patient Safety & Clinical Risk
What is a malicious program that affects the users from its true intent?
1. A.
  Computer worm
2. B.
  Trojan horse
3. C.
  Virus
4. D.
  Malware
Answer and explanation
Q31 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
The portal of entry of the virus responsible for chickenpox is through the?
1. A.
  GI tract
2. B.
  Parenteral
3. C.
  Respiratory tract
4. D.
  Alimentary canal
Answer and explanation
Q32 · Nursing Foundations · Communication & Nurse-Patient Relationship
Which of the following is NOT a barrier of effective communication?
1. A.
  Physiological
2. B.
  Psychological
3. C.
  Environmental
4. D.
  Channel richness
Answer and explanation
Q33 · Pharmacology · Drugs Acting on Kidney
Furosemide (Lasix) is a/an?
1. A.
  Osmotic diuretic
2. B.
  Loop diuretic
3. C.
  Potassium sparing diuretic
4. D.
  Thiazide diuretic
Answer and explanation
Q34 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Physiological Changes During Pregnancy
The sebaceous gland, which remains non-dominant in nonpregnant state, becomes hypertrophied during pregnancy. This gland is?
1. A.
  Axillary tail
2. B.
  Secondary areola
3. C.
  Braxton Hicks contractions
4. D.
  Montgomery's tubercles
Answer and explanation
Q35 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
The incubation period of paralytic poliomyelitis is?
1. A.
  Few hours to 5 days
2. B.
  7-21 days
3. C.
  3-6 weeks
4. D.
  2-5 days
Answer and explanation
Q36 · Community Health Nursing · Financial Management and Accounting & Computing at Health Centers (SC)
At which temperature should the DPT vaccine be stored?
1. A.
  +2-8 degrees Celsius
2. B.
  -20 degrees Celsius
3. C.
  20 degrees Celsius
4. D.
  0 degree Celsius
Answer and explanation
Q37 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
For the right-sided cardiac catheterization, the catheter is inserted through?
1. A.
  Carotid vein
2. B.
  Radial
3. C.
  Femoral vein
4. D.
  Umbilical vein
Answer and explanation
Q38 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
Which of the following drugs is the choice of treatment in drug-induced anaphylactic shock?
1. A.
  Protamine Sulphate
2. B.
  Digoxin
3. C.
  Adrenaline
4. D.
  Dopamine
Answer and explanation
Q39 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · General Characteristics of Microbes
The bacteria that grow between 20 to 50 degrees Celsius temperature are called?
1. A.
  Hyperthermophilic
2. B.
  Thermophilic
3. C.
  Mesophilic
4. D.
  Psychrophilic
Answer and explanation
Q40 · Nursing Foundations · History of Nursing & Nursing as a profession
Non-maleficence is associated with?
1. A.
  Self-governance
2. B.
  Risk and costs
3. C.
  Doing no intentional harm
4. D.
  Promotion of the profession
Answer and explanation
Q41 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Urinary Tract Function
Your patient says that 'he urinates at night and it is affecting his daytime alertness'. How would you document this as?
1. A.
  Dysuria
2. B.
  Oliguria
3. C.
  Polyuria
4. D.
  Nocturia
Answer and explanation
Q42 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Vitamins
Mental deterioration can occur due to the deficiency of?
1. A.
  Ascorbic acid
2. B.
  Vitamin D
3. C.
  Thiamine
4. D.
  Pyridoxine
Answer and explanation
Q43 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Miscellaneous
Which of the following diseases has been eradicated from all over the world?
1. A.
  Smallpox
2. B.
  Pertussis
3. C.
  Chickenpox
4. D.
  Cholera
Answer and explanation
Q44 · Mental Health Nursing · Schizophrenia
Illusion is a disorder of?
1. A.
  Emotion
2. B.
  Perception
3. C.
  Consciousness
4. D.
  Ego
Answer and explanation
Q45 · Applied Physiology · General Physiology
7.0 is the neutral pH value of?
1. A.
  Fluid within a typical cell
2. B.
  Blood in the testicular vein
3. C.
  Urine
4. D.
  Blood in the renal artery
Answer and explanation
Q46 · Applied Physiology · Circulatory & Lymphatic system
The pacemaker of a normal heart is the:
1. A.
  SA Node
2. B.
  AV Node
3. C.
  Purkinje Fibers
4. D.
  AV Bundle
Answer and explanation
Q47 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Minerals
Which of the following are the most abundant minerals in the human body?
1. A.
  Sodium
2. B.
  Potassium
3. C.
  Calcium
4. D.
  Iron
Answer and explanation
Q48 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
Collapsing pulse is also known as?
1. A.
  Bigeminal pulse
2. B.
  Pulsus alternans
3. C.
  Water hammer pulse
4. D.
  Bounding pulse
Answer and explanation
Q49 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Miscellaneous
The behavioral disorder in a child characterized by inappropriate hyperactivity, impulsiveness and inattention is?
1. A.
  Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
2. B.
  Attention deficit hypo activity disorder
3. C.
  Enuresis
4. D.
  Autistic behavior
Answer and explanation
Q50 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Introduction
Who was the first person to view microorganisms (bacteria and protozoa)?
1. A.
  Antony Van Leeuwenhoek
2. B.
  Alexander Fleming
3. C.
  Edward Jenner
4. D.
  Robert Brown
Answer and explanation
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Q51 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Infections and Infestations
Chest in drawing, nasal flaring and grunting are the features of?
1. A.
  Pneumonia
2. B.
  Chickenpox
3. C.
  Pertussis
4. D.
  Mumps
Answer and explanation
Q52 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · General Characteristics of Microbes
A special medium inhibits self-destruction and multiplication of microbes, but maintains "Status quo" condition. These are the properties of a/an?
1. A.
  Transport medium
2. B.
  Selective medium
3. C.
  Differential medium
4. D.
  Enrichment medium
Answer and explanation
Q53 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Normal Puerperium
The breast milk secreted during the first three days after delivery is termed as?
1. A.
  Weaning
2. B.
  Malena
3. C.
  Colostrum
4. D.
  Meconium
Answer and explanation
Q54 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
When performing tracheostomy suctioning, the nurse should withdraw the catheter after applying intermittent suction for a maximum period of?
1. A.
  10-15 sec
2. B.
  1-2 min
3. C.
  15-20 sec
4. D.
  3-4 min
Answer and explanation
Q55 · Nursing Foundations · Procedures
For nasogastric intubation, the length of NG tube should be measured from the?
1. A.
  Nose to the sternum
2. B.
  Nose to the umbilicus
3. C.
  Nose to the tragus plus nose to the umbilicus
4. D.
  Nose to the tragus of the ear, then to the xiphoid process
Answer and explanation
Q56 · Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) · Introduction to computer applications
Which of the following is a limitation of computers?
1. A.
  Inability to think
2. B.
  Shortage capacity
3. C.
  Reliability
4. D.
  Accuracy
Answer and explanation
Q57 · Community Health Nursing · Epidemiology of Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases & Conditions
In the prevention of communicable disease, the primary prevention results from?
1. A.
  Early diagnosis
2. B.
  Treatment of disease
3. C.
  Immunization
4. D.
  Strict isolation
Answer and explanation
Q58 · Applied Anatomy · Digestive System
The Kupffer cells are present in the?
1. A.
  Bones
2. B.
  Brain
3. C.
  Lung
4. D.
  Liver
Answer and explanation
Q59 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Multiple Pregnancy, Amniotic Fluid Disorders, Abnormalities of Placenta and Cord
Normal condition, the color of amniotic fluid at term is?
1. A.
  Pale straw color
2. B.
  Greenish yellow
3. C.
  Dark brown
4. D.
  Golden
Answer and explanation
Q60 · Applied Physiology · Musculoskeletal system
An immovable joint is called?
1. A.
  Polyarthritis
2. B.
  Amphiarthrosis
3. C.
  Synarthrosis
4. D.
  Diarthrosis
Answer and explanation
Q61 · Pharmacology · Antimicrobial Drugs
The first drug discovered to treat leprosy was?
1. A.
  Clofazimine
2. B.
  Rifampicin
3. C.
  Dapsone
4. D.
  Pyrazinamide
Answer and explanation
Q62 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Poisonings, Injuries and Accidents
Which of the following is a treatment of choice for a child with lead poisoning?
1. A.
  Gastric lavage
2. B.
  Activated charcoal
3. C.
  Antiemetic
4. D.
  Chelating agents
Answer and explanation
Q63 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
The nurse notes a swelling on the neonate's scalp that crosses the suture line. What is the nurse trying to assess here?
1. A.
  Cephalohematoma
2. B.
  Perinatal caput
3. C.
  Hemorrhage edema
4. D.
  Caput succedaneum
Answer and explanation
Q64 · Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) · Introduction to computer applications
How many types of computers are there based on the capacity and size?
1. A.
  2 types
2. B.
  3 types
3. C.
  10 types
4. D.
  4 types
Answer and explanation
Q65 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Fetus
The universal attitude of a human fetus is?
1. A.
  Sometimes extended, sometimes flexed
2. B.
  High extended
3. C.
  Extended
4. D.
  Flexion
Answer and explanation
Q66 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Miscellaneous
During the +2 station, the position of fetal head is?
1. A.
  Behind ischial spine
2. B.
  Above ischial spine
3. C.
  Below ischial spine
4. D.
  Just above the pelvic inlet
Answer and explanation
Q67 · Applied Anatomy · Introduction to Anatomical terms & Organization of Human Body
Which of the following structures in the human body is NOT gender-specific?
1. A.
  Fimbria
2. B.
  Cowper's gland
3. C.
  Left atrium
4. D.
  Seminal vesicle
Answer and explanation
Q68 · Applied Physiology · Nervous System
The olfactory nerve is related to the?
1. A.
  Sight
2. B.
  Sense of smell
3. C.
  Movement in intestine
4. D.
  Facial sensation
Answer and explanation
Q69 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Oncology: Nursing Management in Cancer Care
Which of the following is the confirmatory diagnostic investigation for cervical cancer?
1. A.
  ACT scan of abdomen
2. B.
  Uterine scan
3. C.
  Biopsy
4. D.
  Pap smear
Answer and explanation
Q70 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Fluid and Electrolyte Disturbances
Around how much percentage of fluid is found in an infant's body?
1. A.
  40 percent
2. B.
  50 percent
3. C.
  70 percent
4. D.
  60 percent
Answer and explanation
Q71 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · General Characteristics of Microbes
The bacteria that have variable shapes (bacteria with changeable shapes) are called?
1. A.
  Lophotrichous
2. B.
  Monotrichous
3. C.
  Amphitrichous
4. D.
  Pleomorphic
Answer and explanation
Q72 · Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) · Introduction to computer applications
Which is the correct full form of LAN?
1. A.
  Local Area Network
2. B.
  Local Aqua Network
3. C.
  Local Access Network
4. D.
  Land Area Network
Answer and explanation
Q73 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
Pertussis is also known as?
1. A.
  Rubella
2. B.
  Enteric fever
3. C.
  German measles
4. D.
  Whooping cough
Answer and explanation
Q74 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Sexually Transmitted Infections
The VDRL (venereal disease research laboratory) test is done for the diagnosis of?
1. A.
  Diphtheria
2. B.
  Typhoid fever
3. C.
  Syphilis
4. D.
  Gonorrhea
Answer and explanation
Q75 · Pharmacology · Drugs Acting on Central Nervous System
The group of drugs most commonly used to treat schizophrenia is?
1. A.
  Analgesics
2. B.
  Antidepressants
3. C.
  Antimanic
4. D.
  Antipsychotics
Answer and explanation
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Q76 · Nursing Research & Statistics · Introduction to Statistics
A value used in a formula that does NOT change is called?
1. A.
  Call address
2. B.
  Static
3. C.
  Constant
4. D.
  Variable
Answer and explanation
Q77 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Other Acute Problems
Trismus, risus sardonicus and opisthotonus are the features of?
1. A.
  Diphtheria
2. B.
  Plague
3. C.
  Q-fever
4. D.
  Tetanus
Answer and explanation
Q78 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · General Characteristics of Microbes
During gram staining process dilute carbol fuchsin is used for?
1. A.
  Drying
2. B.
  Counter staining
3. C.
  Decolorizing
4. D.
  Washing the smear
Answer and explanation
Q79 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Nucleic acid & Nucleotides
Northern blotting is used for the analysis of?
1. A.
  Proteins
2. B.
  Vitamins
3. C.
  RNA
4. D.
  DNA
Answer and explanation
Q80 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Miscellaneous
Which immunoglobulin plays a role in the hypersensitivity reaction such as allergy, asthma, and also protects the body from helminths pathogens?
1. A.
  IgG
2. B.
  IgA
3. C.
  IgE
4. D.
  IgM
Answer and explanation
Q81 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
The most important cause of neonatal death is?
1. A.
  Septicemia
2. B.
  Jaundice
3. C.
  Diarrhea
4. D.
  Hypothermia
Answer and explanation
Q82 · Pathology & Genetics · General Pathology
Acinic cell carcinoma is related with?
1. A.
  Urinary bladder
2. B.
  Salivary gland
3. C.
  Thyroid gland
4. D.
  Ovary
Answer and explanation
Q83 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
'Klebs Loeffler bacillus' is the name of which of the following bacteria?
1. A.
  Hemophilus Influenza
2. B.
  Clostridium tetani
3. C.
  Lactobacillus
4. D.
  Corynebacterium diphtheriae
Answer and explanation
Q84 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Immunity
The test that is performed to find out whether or not a person is immunized against diphtheria is?
1. A.
  Dick test
2. B.
  Mantoux test
3. C.
  Schick test
4. D.
  Widal test
Answer and explanation
Q85 · Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) · Introduction to computer applications
Which option represents the two most common types of computer monitors?
1. A.
  OCR and OMR
2. B.
  CRT and LCD
3. C.
  DVD and CD
4. D.
  ROM and RAM
Answer and explanation
Q86 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Fetus-in-Utero
The relation of the long axis of the fetus to the long axis of the uterus is known as?
1. A.
  Position of the fetus
2. B.
  Lie
3. C.
  Presentation
4. D.
  Attitude
Answer and explanation
Q87 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
The cardiovascular disease associated with the disorder of the heart rate or rhythm is called?
1. A.
  Myocardial infarction
2. B.
  Angina pectoris
3. C.
  Ischemia
4. D.
  Arrhythmia
Answer and explanation
Q88 · Applied Anatomy · Musculoskeletal System
Which bone is also known as knee cap?
1. A.
  Tibia
2. B.
  Cuboid
3. C.
  Patella
4. D.
  Talus
Answer and explanation
Q89 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
The hallucination that is present during the aura of epilepsy is?
1. A.
  Visual hallucination
2. B.
  Gustatory hallucination
3. C.
  Olfactory hallucination
4. D.
  Auditory hallucination
Answer and explanation
Q90 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Carbohydrates
Which process is most affected in individuals with type 1 diabetes?
1. A.
  Lactic acid cycle
2. B.
  Glycolysis
3. C.
  Glycogenesis
4. D.
  Krebs cycle
Answer and explanation
Q91 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
Which of the following medicines is used to correct metabolic acidosis in a newborn?
1. A.
  Sodium Bicarbonate
2. B.
  Normal Saline (NS)
3. C.
  Adrenaline
4. D.
  Ringer Lactate (RL)
Answer and explanation
Q92 · Mental Health Nursing · Miscellaneous
The group of drugs most commonly used to treat schizophrenia is?
1. A.
  Analgesics
2. B.
  Antidepressants
3. C.
  Antimanic
4. D.
  Antipsychotics
Answer and explanation
Q93 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Acid base Maintenance
Repeated vomiting can produce which of the following biochemical abnormalities?
1. A.
  Metabolic alkalosis
2. B.
  Uremia
3. C.
  Metabolic acidosis
4. D.
  Septicemia
Answer and explanation
Q94 · Pathology & Genetics · Genetics
The total genetic material of an organism is known as?
1. A.
  Genome
2. B.
  Genotype
3. C.
  Genetics
4. D.
  Gene
Answer and explanation
Q95 · Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) · Introduction to computer applications
The person who has complete depth of knowledge about the computer with which they can access other systems and gain all valuable information or damage at times is called?
1. A.
  Programmer
2. B.
  System analyst
3. C.
  Hacker
4. D.
  Software developer
Answer and explanation
Q96 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
The agent that causes smallpox is?
1. A.
  Variola
2. B.
  Varicella zoster
3. C.
  Vibrio cholera
4. D.
  Rubella virus
Answer and explanation
Q97 · Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer) · Introduction to computer applications
In binary code, the number 7 is written as?
1. A.
  101
2. B.
  110
3. C.
  111
4. D.
  100
Answer and explanation
Q98 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · General Characteristics of Microbes
Which of the following stains is also known as acid fast stain?
1. A.
  Albert stain
2. B.
  Lister stain
3. C.
  Pasteur stain
4. D.
  Ziehl-Neelsen staining
Answer and explanation
Q99 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Integumentary Function
What is the most important aspect of management of burn injury in the first 24 hours?
1. A.
  Escharotomy
2. B.
  Antibiotic administration
3. C.
  Dressing
4. D.
  Fluid resuscitation
Answer and explanation
Q100 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Hematological Disorders
A child suffering from nose bleeding should be held in which position?
1. A.
  Trendelenburg's position
2. B.
  Leaning backward sitting position
3. C.
  Leaning forward sitting position
4. D.
  Supine position
Answer and explanation
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Q101 · Pharmacology · Gastrointestinal Drugs
Which of the following is NOT an example of histamine H2 receptor antagonist?
1. A.
  Ranitidine
2. B.
  Famotidine
3. C.
  Cimetidine
4. D.
  Omeprazole
Answer and explanation
Q102 · Nursing Foundations · Vital Signs
The most reliable method of measuring body temperature is to take the ______ reading?
1. A.
  Axillary
2. B.
  Oral
3. C.
  Rectal
4. D.
  Elbow
Answer and explanation
Q103 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Which of the following is the causative agent of lymphatic filariasis?
1. A.
  Plasmodium
2. B.
  Wuchereria bancrofti
3. C.
  Trichomonas
4. D.
  Entamoeba histolytica
Answer and explanation
Q104 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Neurologic Function
Alzheimer's dementia is most commonly present in?
1. A.
  Older children
2. B.
  Older adults
3. C.
  Adult female
4. D.
  Young children
Answer and explanation
Q105 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Minerals
Which option represents the good dietary sources of magnesium?
1. A.
  Salty foods
2. B.
  Vegetables, legumes and grains
3. C.
  Meat and sea food
4. D.
  Dairy products
Answer and explanation
Q106 · Applied Physiology · Digestive system
Iron is mostly absorbed in?
1. A.
  Stomach
2. B.
  Small intestine
3. C.
  Kidney
4. D.
  Colon
Answer and explanation
Q107 · Mental Health Nursing · Substance Use Disorders
The most severe withdrawal symptom of alcohol is?
1. A.
  Rum fits
2. B.
  Alcoholic hallucination
3. C.
  Cirrhosis of liver
4. D.
  Delirium tremens
Answer and explanation
Q108 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
The first human disease that was proved to have a viral etiology is?
1. A.
  Yellow fever
2. B.
  Smallpox
3. C.
  Rabies
4. D.
  Hepatitis
Answer and explanation
Q109 · Pharmacology · Drugs Acting on Central Nervous System
The drug of choice for the treatment of manic episode is?
1. A.
  Haloperidol
2. B.
  Imipramine
3. C.
  CPZ
4. D.
  Lithium
Answer and explanation
Q110 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
The loss of appetite is termed as?
1. A.
  Polyphagia
2. B.
  Oligophasia
3. C.
  Aphasia
4. D.
  Anorexia
Answer and explanation
Q111 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Miscellaneous
Which of the following communicable diseases is also known as 'Rubella'?
1. A.
  Cholera
2. B.
  Mumps
3. C.
  German Measles
4. D.
  Chickenpox
Answer and explanation
Q112 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Immunity
What type of vaccine is the BCG vaccine?
1. A.
  Live attenuated vaccine
2. B.
  Triple vaccine
3. C.
  Killed vaccine
4. D.
  Combined vaccine
Answer and explanation
Q113 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
There is a swelling in a diffuse area. It is characterized by edema that appears at birth, disappears in several days, and crosses suture lines. This is the?
1. A.
  Hydrocephalus
2. B.
  Cephalohematoma
3. C.
  Reye's disease
4. D.
  Caput succedaneum
Answer and explanation
Q114 · Pharmacology · Antimicrobial Drugs
Neomycin is administered to a patient with hepatic cirrhosis to prevent the formation of?
1. A.
  Ammonia
2. B.
  Urea
3. C.
  Hemoglobin
4. D.
  Bile
Answer and explanation
Q115 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Vitamins & Minerals
Corneal xerosis and Keratomalacia occur due to the deficiency of?
1. A.
  Vitamin B
2. B.
  Vitamin K
3. C.
  Vitamin A
4. D.
  Vitamin C
Answer and explanation
Q116 · Pharmacology · Cardiovascular Drugs
Nitro-glycerine is a/an?
1. A.
  Diuretic
2. B.
  Cardiac glycosides
3. C.
  Vasodilator
4. D.
  Angiotensin converting enzyme
Answer and explanation
Q117 · Applied Physiology · Blood
The cellular immunity is derived from?
1. A.
  Thymus-derived lymphocytes
2. B.
  RBCs
3. C.
  Platelets
4. D.
  Bone marrow-derived lymphocyte
Answer and explanation
Q118 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Musculoskeletal Function
Which bandage is used in the treatment of the clavicle fracture?
1. A.
  Cap line bandage
2. B.
  Figure-of-eight splint
3. C.
  T bandage
4. D.
  Spica cast
Answer and explanation
Q119 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Miscellaneous
The condition in which the patient has an involuntary grinding of teeth during sleep is called?
1. A.
  Insomnia
2. B.
  Enuresis
3. C.
  Somniloquy
4. D.
  Bruxism
Answer and explanation
Q120 · Pharmacology · Miscellaneous
Which of the following vaccines should NEVER be frozen?
1. A.
  DTP, TT
2. B.
  OPV
3. C.
  MMR
4. D.
  Measles
Answer and explanation
Q121 · Nursing Foundations · Health Assessment
An example of an objective data is?
1. A.
  Discoloration of skin
2. B.
  Nausea
3. C.
  Itching
4. D.
  Feeling of worry
Answer and explanation
Q122 · Applied Physiology · Renal system
Excess urine output is known as?
1. A.
  Hematuria
2. B.
  Pyuria
3. C.
  Proteinuria
4. D.
  Polyuria
Answer and explanation
Q123 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Newborn Infants
What is the compression to ventilation ratio for an infant CPR in case of alone rescuer?
1. A.
  5:1
2. B.
  30:2
3. C.
  20:10
4. D.
  10:3
Answer and explanation
Q124 · Applied Anatomy · Reproductive System
The breast is the modification of?
1. A.
  Pituitary gland
2. B.
  Thyroid gland
3. C.
  Sebaceous gland
4. D.
  Sweat gland
Answer and explanation
Q125 · Community Health Nursing · Assisting individuals and families to promote and maintain their health
Which of the following refers to primary care?
1. A.
  The first point of contact for people seeking healthcare
2. B.
  Care provided in hospital
3. C.
  Care provided in emergency services
4. D.
  Care provided in acute setting
Answer and explanation
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Q126 · Pathology & Genetics · Miscellaneous
Which of the following disease may cause hemolytic anemia?
1. A.
  Malaria
2. B.
  Leprosy
3. C.
  Tuberculosis
4. D.
  Typhoid
Answer and explanation
Q127 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Vitamins
The deficiency of vitamin B12 results in?
1. A.
  Inflammation of skin and eyes
2. B.
  Night blindness
3. C.
  Loss of coordination
4. D.
  Pernicious anemia
Answer and explanation
Q128 · Pharmacology · Gastrointestinal Drugs
Omeprazole, clarithromycin and metronidazole is an effective combination therapy/treatment for?
1. A.
  Amoebic dysentery
2. B.
  E.coli induced diarrhea
3. C.
  Pernicious anemia
4. D.
  Helicobacter pylori infection
Answer and explanation
Q129 · Mental Health Nursing · Schizophrenia
A patient uses newly formed words whose explanation cannot be understood. The patient is suffering from?
1. A.
  Neologism
2. B.
  Delusion
3. C.
  Hallucination
4. D.
  Amnesia
Answer and explanation
Q130 · Mental Health Nursing · Principles and Concepts of Mental Health Nursing
The type of defense mechanism in which emotional feeling is transferred to objects who are less dangerous than those who initially arouse the emotional is?
1. A.
  Substitution
2. B.
  Conversion
3. C.
  Displacement
4. D.
  Transference
Answer and explanation
Q131 · Nursing Foundations · History of Nursing & Nursing as a profession
Non mal-eficence is associated with?
1. A.
  Self governance
2. B.
  Risk and costs
3. C.
  Doing no intentional harm
4. D.
  Promotion of the profession
Answer and explanation
Q132 · Pharmacology · Drug Affecting Blood & Blood Formation
Which of the following is an example of an anticoagulant?
1. A.
  Insulin
2. B.
  Pepsin
3. C.
  Heparin
4. D.
  Serotonin
Answer and explanation
Q133 · Applied Anatomy · Introduction to Anatomical terms & Organization of Human Body
Diaphragm is a/an?
1. A.
  Artery
2. B.
  Skeletal muscle
3. C.
  Bone cavity
4. D.
  Smooth muscle
Answer and explanation
Q134 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
A client develops vocal cord palsy after thyroid surgery. This condition occurs due to injury to the?
1. A.
  Recurrent laryngeal nerve
2. B.
  Vagus nerve
3. C.
  Superficial laryngeal nerve
4. D.
  Phrenic nerve
Answer and explanation
Q135 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Which of the following is the causative agent of lymphatic filariasis?
1. A.
  Plasmodium
2. B.
  Wuchereria bancrofti
3. C.
  Trichomonas
4. D.
  Entamoeba histolytica
Answer and explanation
Q136 · Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics) · Development
What is the use of administration of the Denver Developmental Screening Test (DDST) to a five-month-old infant?
1. A.
  To assess the predisposition to genetic and allergic illness
2. B.
  To assess the social and physical activities
3. C.
  To assess the intelligence quotient
4. D.
  To assess the emotional development
Answer and explanation
Q137 · Nursing Foundations · Patient Education
What is first aid?
1. A.
  The first help given to the victim at accident site
2. B.
  Completing a primary surgery
3. C.
  Treating a victim for shock
4. D.
  Assessing a victim's vital signs
Answer and explanation
Q138 · Nursing Foundations · Oxygenation needs
After laryngectomy, humidified oxygen is administered via tracheostomy because?
1. A.
  Humidified oxygen contains more water
2. B.
  Humidified oxygen administration facilitates suctioning
3. C.
  The lower airway heals more quickly if humidity is utilized
4. D.
  The upper airway is no longer connected to the lower airway
Answer and explanation
Q139 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Distribution
0.45 percent saline is a/an?
1. A.
  Semi-isotonic solution
2. B.
  Isotonic solution
3. C.
  Hypertonic solution
4. D.
  Hypotonic solution
Answer and explanation
Q140 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Pain Management
What are the signs and symptoms of tetanus?
1. A.
  Severe headache, fever with low pulse, dry white coated tongue
2. B.
  Chronic cough, continuous low grade fever, chest pain, hemoptysis
3. C.
  White tongue coating, desquamates and red strawberry tongue, rapid pulse, fever, headache, vomiting
4. D.
  Stiff neck, difficulty in chewing and swallowing, bending of the back in the shape of bow, spasms of muscle of face and jaw
Answer and explanation
Q141 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Introduction to Nutrition
Vitamins were discovered in?
1. A.
  1915
2. B.
  1961
3. C.
  1953
4. D.
  1912
Answer and explanation
Q142 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Miscellaneous
Which of the following was not discovered by Louis Pasteur?
1. A.
  Suppuration of staphylococcus
2. B.
  Process of fermentation
3. C.
  Techniques of pasteurization
4. D.
  Rabies vaccine
Answer and explanation
Q143 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · General Characteristics of Microbes
The spherical shaped bacteria present in chains are?
1. A.
  Streptococci
2. B.
  Streptobacilli
3. C.
  Spirochetes
4. D.
  Staphylococci
Answer and explanation
Q144 · Community Health Nursing · Nutrition Assessment and Nutrition Education
When one or more nutrients are added to the food, it is known as?
1. A.
  Food contamination
2. B.
  Food adulteration
3. C.
  Food abstraction
4. D.
  Food fortification
Answer and explanation
Q145 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Disinfection and Sterilization
Endoscopic catheters are sterilized by?
1. A.
  2% glutaraldehyde
2. B.
  Autoclaving
3. C.
  Boiling
4. D.
  Hot air oven
Answer and explanation
Q146 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Placenta and Fetal Membranes
The volume of blood in a mature placenta is about?
1. A.
  500 ml
2. B.
  1000 ml
3. C.
  150 ml
4. D.
  300 ml
Answer and explanation
Q147 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
The causative organism of Kala Azar is?
1. A.
  Coxiella burnetii
2. B.
  Yersinia pestis
3. C.
  Leishmania
4. D.
  Flavivirus fibricus
Answer and explanation
Q148 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Normal Labor
Braxton Hicks contractions are?
1. A.
  Uterine contractions during pregnancy
2. B.
  Uterine contraction that occurs after the delivery of baby
3. C.
  Uterine contractions during puberty
4. D.
  Cardiac contractions during pregnancy
Answer and explanation
Q149 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
What is the cause of esophageal varices?
1. A.
  Gastritis
2. B.
  Hypotension
3. C.
  Peritonitis
4. D.
  Portal hypertension
Answer and explanation
Q150 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Nucleic acid & Nucleotides
The motor response of a human body is known as?
1. A.
  Perception
2. B.
  Psychomotor activity
3. C.
  Hallucination
4. D.
  Consciousness
Answer and explanation