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Esic Nursing Officer Exam 2024 Answer Key |
UPSC ESIC NURSING OFFICER EXAM 2024 ANSWER KEY WITH
EXPLANATION
1. Which one of the following hormones is
secreted by neurohypophysis that causes uterine contractions?
(a) Estrogen
(b) Progesterone
(c) Prolactin
(d) Oxytocin
· (d)
Oxytocin
- Oxytocin is a hormone secreted by the
neurohypophysis (posterior pituitary gland) that stimulates uterine
contractions during childbirth.
·
2, Which one of the following plasmas
Proteins’ has the function of maintaining
osmotic pressure?
(a) Haptoglobin
(b) Transferrin
(c) Albumin
(d) Ceruloplasmin:
· (c)
Albumin
- Albumin is a plasma protein that plays a
crucial role in maintaining osmotic pressure, which is essential for the
distribution of body fluids between body tissues and the bloodstream.
·
3. Which of the following conditions can cause
Steatorrhea?
1. Pancreatic enzyme insufficiency
Z. Diseases affecting small intestines
3. Bile acid deficiency
4. Insulin ‘deficiency' Select the correct answer
code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2,3 and 4
· (c)
1, 2, and 3
- Steatorrhea, the presence of excess fat
in feces, can be caused by:
- Pancreatic enzyme insufficiency
- Diseases affecting small intestines
(such as celiac disease)
- Bile acid deficiency
- Insulin deficiency is not directly
related to steatorrhea.
·
4. All of the following are theories of motivation
EXCEPT
(a) Self-determination theory
(b) Hulls theory
(c) Psychoanalytical theory
(a) Sternberg's triarchic theory
(d) Sternberg's
triarchic theory
- Sternberg's triarchic theory is a theory
of intelligence, not motivation. The other options (Self-determination
theory, Hull's theory, and Psychoanalytical theory) are theories of
motivation.
5. The highest -level of growth needs as per
the Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory is
(a) Aesthetic
(b) Cognitive
(c) Esteem
(d) Self-actualization
· (d)
Self-actualization
- According to Maslow's hierarchy of
needs, self-actualization is the highest level of growth needs,
representing the realization of one's potential and self-fulfillment.
·
6. An IQ score of 90 is classified as
(a) Borderline
(b) Average
(C) Superior
(d) Bright normal
Answer (b) Average
- An IQ score of 90 is classified as
average, which typically ranges from 85 to 115.
7. According to Sigmund Freud's theory
of Psychoanalysis, all of the following
are structures of personality EXCEPT
(a) Conscious
(b) Id
(c) Ego
(d) Superego
Answer (a) Conscious
- According to Freud's theory of
psychoanalysis, the structures of personality include the Id, Ego, and
Superego. The conscious is a level of awareness, not a structure of
personality.
8. The conflict that occurs due to having to
choose between (wo positive goals which are equally attractive at the same time
is called
(a) Approach-avoidance conflict
(b) Double approach avoidance conflict
(c) Avoidance-avoidance conflict
(a) Approach-approach conflict
Answer (d) Approach-approach
conflict
- Approach-approach conflict occurs when
an individual must choose between two equally attractive options.
9. The type of family in which father has
highest status in family who controls the social life of family is called
(a) Patriarchal family
(b) Matriarchal family
(c) Patrilocal family
(d) Patrilineal family
Answer (a) Patriarchal family
- In a patriarchal family, the father has
the highest status and controls the social life of the family.
10. Which of the following are ways of Acculturation?
1. Trade and commerce
2. Industrialization
3. Education
4. Conquest
Select the correct answer using the
code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer (d) 1, 2, 3,
and 4
- Acculturation can occur through various
means, including:
- Trade and commerce
- Industrialization
- Education
- Conquest
11. Which of the following are essential amino
acids?
1. Leucine
2. Tryptophan
3. Methionine
4. Cystine
5. Histidine
Select the correct answer using the
code given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 3, 4 and 5 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 5
(d) 1,3, 4 and 5
- (c) 1, 2, 3 and 5
- The essential amino acids are those
that cannot be synthesized by the body and must be obtained from the
diet. Leucine, Tryptophan, Methionine, and Histidine are essential amino
acids. Cystine is not essential because it can be synthesized from
methionine.
12. Match the List I with List II and select
the correct answer using the code given
below the lists::
List I List II
(Deficiency) (Sign)
A. Corneal 1. Triangular,pearly-white or
xerosis yellowish, foamy spots on bulbar
conjunctiva xerosis
B. Kerato- 2. Cornea dulls dry and non-wettable
Malacia and eventually opaque
C. Conjunctival 3. Cornea becomes soft and may burst
xerosis open
D. Bitot's 4. Conjunctiva becomes dry and non
Spot wettable
Code :
A B C
D
(a) 2 4
3 1
(b) 1 3
4 2
(c) 2 3
4 1
(a) 1 4
3 2
(c) 2 3 4 1
- The correct matching is:
- Corneal xerosis: Cornea dulls dry and non-wettable
and eventually opaque.
- Keratomalacia: Cornea becomes soft and
may burst open.
- Conjunctival xerosis: Conjunctiva
becomes dry and non-wettable.
- Bitot's spot: Triangular, pearly-white
or yellowish, foamy spots on bulbar conjunctiva.
13. Match the List I with List II and select
the correct answer using the code
given below the lists :
List I List II
(Nutrient) (Function)
A. Vitamin D 1. Essential for the metabolism of
carbohydrates,fats and
proteins
B. Niacin 2. Promotes intestinal absorption of
calcium and phosphorus
C. Vitamin C 3. Essential for formation of
bones and teeth
D. Phosphorus 4. Acts as antioxidant
Code :
A B C
D
(a) 3 1
4 2
(b) 2 1
4 3
(c) 3 4
1 2
(d) 2 4
1 3
(b) 2 1 4 3
- The correct matching is:
- Vitamin D: Promotes intestinal
absorption of calcium and phosphorus.
- Niacin: Essential for the metabolism
of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
- Vitamin C: Acts as an antioxidant.
- Phosphorus: Essential for the
formation of bones and teeth.
14. Which one of the following serum
enzymes is used in clinical diagnosis
of acute pancreatitis ?
(a) Lactate dehydrogenase
(b) Alanine aminotransferase
(c) Aspartate aminotransferase
(d) Amylase
(d) Amylase
- Serum amylase is commonly measured in
the clinical diagnosis of acute pancreatitis.
15. Which one of the following is the
major immunoglobulin human serum ?
(a) IgA
(b) IgD
(c) IgG
(d) IgE
(c) IgG
- IgG is the major immunoglobulin in
human serum, playing a crucial role in the immune response.
16. Which one of the following is NOT a
component of epidemiological triad ?
(a) Environment
(b) Agent
(c) Host
(d) Disease
(d) Disease
- The epidemiological triad consists of
three components: Agent, Host, and Environment. Disease is the outcome of
the interaction between these three components.
17. During Pulse Polio Immunization,
Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) has
noticed that on vaccine vial monitor
the color of square inside the circle is
darker than the circle around it. What
should be her action ?
(a) Administer the vaccine to
children from the same vial
(b) Administer the vaccine fromn same
vial after shaking it
(c) Put the vial in ice box for
sometime and then administer from the
same vial
(d) Should not use this vial for
vaccination
(d) Should not use this vial for vaccination
- If the color of the square inside the
circle is darker than the circle around it on a vaccine vial monitor, it
indicates that the vaccine has been exposed to temperatures beyond the
recommended range and should not be used.
18. Match the List I with List II and selcct
the correct answer using given below the
lists :
List I List II
(Causative agent) (Disease)
A. Bordetella 1, Yellow fever
pertusis
B. Salmonella 2. Food poisoning
typhi
C. Clostridium 3. Whooping cough
pegfringes
D. Flavivirus 4. Enteric fever
fibricus
Code :
A B C
D
(a) 1 2
4 3
(b) 3 4
2 1
(c) 3 2
4 1
(d) 1 4
2 3
(b) 3 4 2 1
- The correct matching is:
- Bordetella pertussis: Whooping cough.
- Salmonella typhi: Enteric fever
(typhoid fever).
- Clostridium perfringens: Food
poisoning.
- Flavivirus: Yellow fever
19. Which one of the following services
should ideally form the base of the
health service pyramid?
(a) Clinical preventive services
(b) Population based health care
services
(c) Secondary health care services
(d) Tertiary health care services
(b) Population based health care services
- Population-based health care services form
the base of the health service pyramid, providing broad public health
services aimed at prevention and health promotion.
20. Community Based Assessment Check-
list (CBAC) for early detection of
non-communicable diseases is to be
filled by
(a) Medical Officer
(b) Staff Nurse
(c) ANM
(d) ASHA
(d) ASHA
- The Community Based Assessment
Checklist (CBAC) for early detection of non-communicable diseases is
typically filled by ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist).
21. Which of the following are the team
members of -Health and Wellness
Centre (HWC) at Sub Centre (SC) level?
1. Community health officers
(Mid-Level Health Provider)
2. ANM
3. ASHA
4. Anganwadi worker
Select the, correct answer using the
code given below:
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) 2 and 3 only.
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d), 1, 2 and 3 only
· (a)
1, 2, 3 and 4
- The team members of Health and Wellness
Centres (HWC) at the Sub Centre (SC) level typically include Community
Health Officers (Mid-Level Health Providers), ANMs, ASHAs, and Anganwadi
workers.
22, Which one of the following colors
codes is NOT correct tor triage system
adopted in triage of disaster management in
India?
(a) Red indicates high priority
treatment
(b) Yellow indicates medium care
priority
(c) Blue indicates ambulatory
patients
(d) Black indicates dead and mori-
bund ‘patients
· (c)
Blue indicates ambulatory patients
- In the triage system adopted in disaster
management in India, the color blue is not used. The correct color codes
are:
- Red: High priority treatment
- Yellow: Medium care priority
- Black: Dead and moribund patients
23. Under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan
Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-
PMJAY), how much cover per family
per year is provided for secondary and
tertiary care hospitalization?
(a) INR 2,00,000
(b) INR 5,00,000
(c) INR 7,00,000
(d) INR 10,00,000
· (b)
INR 5,00,000
- Under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri
Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), each family is provided with a cover of INR
5,00,000 per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization.
24. Discouraging children from adopting
harmful lifestyles for the prevention
of non-communicable disease is an
example of
(a) Primordial prevention
(b) Primary prevention
(c) Secondary prevention
(a) Tertiary prevention
· (a)
Primordial prevention
- Discouraging children from adopting
harmful lifestyles to prevent non-communicable diseases is an example of
primordial prevention, which aims to prevent the emergence of risk factors
in the first place.
25. Screenings of a sub group population for
a particular disease is called
(a) Mass screening
(b) Selective screening
(c) High risk screening
(d) Multiphasic screening
· (b)
Selective screening
- Screening of a subgroup population for a
particular disease is called selective screening. It targets high-risk
groups rather than the entire population.
26. Which one of the following is the indicator
of prevalence of contraceptive practice in the community ?
(a) Total Fertility Rate
(b) General Fertility Rate
(c) Couple Protection Rate
(d) Net Reproduction Rate
· (c)
Couple Protection Rate
- The Couple Protection Rate is an
indicator of the prevalence of contraceptive practice in a community,
reflecting the percentage of couples using any form of contraception.
27. Which one of the following occupational
diseases occurs due to sugarcane dust?
(a) Anthracosis
(b) Silicosis
(c) Farmer's lung
(d) Bagassosis
· (d)
Bagassosis
- Bagassosis is an occupational disease
caused by inhaling sugarcane dust, leading to respiratory issues.
28. Which one of the following vaccines
is sensitive to freezing and should be
protected from sub-zero temperature?
(a) Oral polio
(b) BCG
(c) Japanese encephalitis
(d) Cholera
· (c)
Japanese encephalitis
- The Japanese encephalitis vaccine is sensitive
to freezing and should be protected from sub-zero temperatures to maintain
its efficacy.
29. Peyer's patches are present in
(a) Stomach
(b) Duodenum
(c) Jejunum
(d) Ileum
· (d)
Ileum
- Peyer's patches are lymphoid tissues
found in the ileum of the small intestine, playing a role in the immune
response.
30. The type of joints, where movement
takes place about a single stationary
axis, and is largely restricted to one
plane are known as
(a) Plane joints
(b) Hinge joints
(c) Ellipsoid joints
(d) Saddle joints.
· (b) Hinge joints
Hinge joints are types of joints where
movement takes place about a single stationary axis and is largely restricted
to one plane, such as the elbow and knee joints
32. All of the following are the causes OI
menorrhagia EXCEPT
(a) Androgen producing tumours
(b) Pelvic endometriosis
(c) Adenomyosis
(d) Granulosa cell tumors. of the ovary
· (a)
Androgen producing tumors
- Menorrhagia, or heavy menstrual
bleeding, is not typically caused by androgen-producing tumors. The other
conditions listed (pelvic endometriosis, adenomyosis, and granulosa cell
tumors of the ovary) are known causes of menorrhagia.
33. In the neonates, the brown fat is
located at the following sites EXCEPT
(a) Around the heart
(b) In the axillae
(c) Around the brain
(d) Around the kidney
· (c)
Around the brain
- In neonates, brown fat is not located
around the brain. It is typically found around the heart, in the axillae,
and around the kidneys.
34. The normal respiratory rate of a newborn
is
(a) 14 - 18 breaths per minute
(b) 30 60 breaths per minute
(c) 50- 70 breaths per minute
(d) 20- 30 breaths per minute
· (b)
30 - 60 breaths per minute
- The normal respiratory rate for a
newborn is 30-60 breaths per minute.
35. A persistent rise in PCO2 and decrease
in pH level in newborn is indicative. Of
(a) Metabolic acidosis
(b) Respiratory acidosis
(c) Respiratory alkalosis
(d) Metabolic alkalosis
· (b)
Respiratory acidosis
- A persistent rise in PCO2 and a decrease
in pH level in a newborn is indicative of respiratory acidosis, which
occurs due to inadequate ventilation.
36. Nipple confusion is a situation where the
infant
(a) Accepts the artificial as well as
mother's nipple
(b) Accepts the mother's nipple but
refuses artificial nipple
(c) Accepts the artificial nipple but
refuses the mother's nipple
(d) Refuses to feed at all
· (c)
Accepts the artificial nipple but refuses the mother's nipple
- Nipple confusion occurs when an infant
prefers the artificial nipple over the mother's nipple, often due to
differences in sucking techniques required for bottle feeding versus
breastfeeding.
37, Classical symptom of invasive cervical
cancer is
(a) Hematuria
(b) Back pain
(c) Postcoital bleeding
(d) Anemia
· (c)
Postcoital bleeding
- The classical symptom of invasive
cervical cancer is postcoital bleeding, which is bleeding after sexual
intercourse.
38. The irregular overlapping of the
cranial bones on one another due to
liquefaction of the brain matter of
foetus is called
(a) Jacquemier's sign
(b) Spalding sign
(c) Pascack's sign
(d) Robert's sign
· (b)
Spalding sign
- The irregular overlapping of the cranial
bones due to liquefaction of the brain matter of the fetus is called
Spalding sign, an indication of fetal demise.
39. What will be the approximate Body
Mass Index (BM) of a woman with
weight 70 kg and height 155 cm ?
(a) 26-1
(b) 29.1
(c) 252
(d) 24-6
· (b)
29.1
- The Body Mass Index (BMI) is calculated
as weight (kg) divided by height (m)^2. For a woman with weight 70 kg and
height 155 cm (1.55 m): BMI=701.552≈29.1\text{BMI} = \frac{70}{1.55^2}
\approx 29.1BMI=1.55270≈29.1
40. What will be the incidence rate, if
there
are 500 new cases of an ilIness in a
population of 30,000 in a year ?
(a) 1.42 per 1000 per year
(b) 14.2 per 1000 per year
(c) 16.7 per 1000 per year
(d) 1.67 per 1000 per year
· (c)
16.7 per 1000 per year
- The incidence rate is calculated as the
number of new cases divided by the population at risk, multiplied by 1000.
For 500 new cases in a population of 30,000:
Incidence rate=500/30000×1000=16.7 per 1000 per year
41. All of the following foods have high
glycemic index EXCEPT
(a) Brown rice
(b) Corn flakes
(c). Baked potato
(d) White bread
(a) Brown rice
- Brown rice has a lower glycemic index
compared to corn flakes, baked potatoes, and white bread, which have
higher glycemic indices.
42. Which one of the following types of
undernutrition is indicated by Z-score
below -3SD of the median WHO child
growth standards.?
(a) Underweight
(b) Stunting
(c) Wasting
(d) Severe acute malnutrition
· (d)
Severe acute malnutrition
- A Z-score below -3 SD of the median WHO
child growth standards indicates severe acute malnutrition.
43. Which one of the following is a
measure of overall disease burden
expressed as a number of years lost
due to ill-health, disability or early
death?
(a) Health-adjusted life expectancy
(b) Quality-adjusted life years
(c) Disability-free life expectancy
(d) Disability-adjusted life years
· (d)
Disability-adjusted life years
- Disability-adjusted life years (DALYs)
are a measure of overall disease burden, expressed as the number of years
lost due to ill-health, disability, or early death.
44. Numerator for calculating neonatal
mortality rate is neonatal deaths within
(a) 28 days of life
(b) 45 days of life
(c) 75 days of life
(d) 90 days of life
· (a)
28 days of life
- The numerator for calculating neonatal
mortality rate is the number of neonatal deaths within 28 days of life.
45. Which one of the following drugs
used for treatment of malaria is
contraindicated in pregnancy ?
(a) Chloroquine
(b) Primaquine
(c) Quinine
(d) Sulfadoxine + Pyrimethamine
· (b)
Primaquine
- Primaquine is contraindicated in
pregnancy due to the risk of hemolytic anemia in the fetus.
46. A report of any event that is NOT
consistent with the routine of hospital
and is written only if any mishap or
mistake occurs in patient care is called
(a) Compliance report
(b) Hand-off report
(c) Incident report
(d) Clinical information report
· (c)
Incident report
- An incident report is written to
document any event that is not consistent with the routine operation of
the hospital and occurs when there is a mishap or mistake in patient care.
47. When one chooses a course of action
from several options, based on a criterion,
based on regulations of institution and professional standards, this process is
called
(a) Problem solving
(b) Decision making
(c) Diagnostic reasoning
(d) Hypothesizing a solution
· (b)
Decision making
- Decision making involves choosing a
course of action from several options based on criteria, regulations, and
professional standards.
48. The most appropriate data collection
tool to measure attitude towards condom use
would be
(a) Checklist
(b) Q sorts
(c) Vignettes
(d) Likert-scale
· (d)
Likert-scale
- The Likert-scale is the most appropriate
data collection tool to measure attitudes towards condom use as it allows
respondents to express their degree of agreement or disagreement with
statements.
49. Consider the following research
statement :
"A study to assess motivation-focused
intervention effect on self-esteem of
adolescents in a school"
What type of variable is 'motivation-
focused intervention? in the statement
given above ?
(a) Confounding
(b) Independent
(c) Dependent
(d) Extraneous
· (b)
Independent
- In the given research statement,
'motivation-focused intervention' is the independent variable, as it is the
variable being manipulated to observe its effect on the dependent
variable, which is self-esteem.
50. A researcher conducted a. study to describe
the lived experiences of care givers of patients with Dementia Which type of
qualitative study is conducted by the researcher?
(a) Ethnography
(b) Phenomenology
(c) Case study
(d) Grounded theory
(b) Phenomenology
- The study to describe the lived
experiences of caregivers of patients with dementia is an example of a
phenomenological study, which focuses on understanding and describing
people's lived experiences.
51. The following diagram is indicative of
weight Hight
pic
(a) Weak negative correlation
(6) Strong negative correlation
(c) Perfect positive correlation
(d Moderate positive correlation
52. Match the List I with List II and select
the correct answer using the code given
below the lists :
List I
List II
(Phase)
(Step)
A Empirical
1. Deciding a sampling plan
phase
B. Design and
2. Interpreting the results
planning phase
C. Dissemination
3. Collecting the data
phase
D. Analytic phase 4.
Utilizing the findings
CODE:
A B
C D
(a) 2 1
4 3
(b) 2 4
1 3
(c) 3 1
4 2
(d) 3 4
1 2
(c) 3 1 4 2
Explanation:
- Empirical phase corresponds to
collecting the data.
- Design and planning phase corresponds to
deciding a sampling plan.
- Dissemination phase corresponds to
utilizing the findings.
- Analytic phase corresponds to
interpreting the results.
53. Approach to reliability assessment that involves
administration of the same measure to the same people on two occasions is
called as
(a) Inter-rater reliability
(b) Test-retest reliability
(c) Intra-rater reliability
(d) Parallel test reliability
:
(b) Test-retest
reliability
54. A 26 years old woman visiting gynecology OPD
complains of creamy vaginal discharge with fishy odour. There is no history of
itching. The possible diagnosis of the patient is
(a) Candidiasis
(b) Chlamydial infection
(c) Bacterial vaginosis
(d) Leukoderma
(c) Bacterial
vaginosis
55. Match the List I with List II and select
: the correct answer using the code given
below the lists
List
I List II
(Phenomenon) (Diagnostic
feature of USG)
A. Threatened
1. Foetus without cardiac activity
abortion
B. Missed
2. Uterine cavity empty.
abortion
C. Incomplete
3. Foetus alive and retroplacental
abortion haemorrhage
D. Complete
4. Products of conception partly retained
abortion
CODE:
A B
C D
(a) 3 1
4 2
(b) 3 4
1 2
(c) 2 1
4 3
(d) 2 4
1 3
55. Match the List I
with List II and select the correct answer:
List I - (Phenomenon)
- A. Threatened abortion
- B. Missed abortion
- C. Incomplete abortion
- D. Complete abortion
List II - (Diagnostic
feature of USG)
- Fetus without cardiac activity
- Uterine cavity empty
- Fetus alive and retroplacental
hemorrhage
- Products of conception partly retained
CODE:
(a) 3 1 4 2
Explanation:
- Threatened abortion: Fetus alive and
retroplacental hemorrhage.
- Missed abortion: Fetus without cardiac
activity.
- Incomplete abortion: Products of
conception partly retained.
- Complete abortion: Uterine cavity empty.
56. Daily requirement of calcium during
pregnancy and lactation is
(a) 500 -1000 mg
(b) 1.0 -1.5 gm
(c) 1.5 -2.0 gm
(d) > 2.0 gm
56. Daily requirement
of calcium during pregnancy and lactation is:
(b) 1.0 - 1.5 gm
57. Presence of functioning endometrium
in sites other than uterine mucosa is
called
(a) Uterine polyps
(b) Adenomyosis
(c) Paget's disease
(d) Endometriosis
57. Presence of
functioning endometrium in sites other than uterine mucosa is called:
(d) Endometriosis
58. Which one of the following is a non-
steroidal compound with potent
antiestrogenic properties used for oral
contraception?
(a) Progestin-only pill
(b) Levonorgestrel
(c) Desogestrel
(d) Cent chroman
58. A non-steroidal
compound with potent antiestrogenic properties used for oral contraception is:
(d) Centchroman
59. Active management of 3rd stage of
labor includes
(a) Administration of oxytocin 10 units IM
(b) Crede's expression of the placenta
(c) Administration of carboprost IM
(d) Administration of misoprostol 1000 g
per rectum
59. Active management
of the 3rd stage of labor includes:
(a) Administration of
oxytocin 10 units IM
60. All of the following are the causes or
secondary dysmenorrhea EXCEPT
(a) Endometriosis
(b) Adenomyosis
(c) Bicornuate uterus
(d) Pelvic adhesions
60. All of the
following are causes of secondary dysmenorrhea EXCEPT:
(c) Bicornuate uterus
Explanation:
- Secondary dysmenorrhea is typically
caused by conditions like endometriosis, adenomyosis, and pelvic
adhesions. A bicornuate uterus is a congenital malformation that typically
doesn't cause dysmenorrhea.
61. The withdrawal and inability to initiate
and persist in goal-directed activity is called
(a) Apathy.
(b) Anhedonia
(c) Avoidance
(d). Avolition
(d) Avolition
Explanation:
- Avolition is characterized by a lack of
motivation to pursue meaningful goals.
62. The most important and effective
strategy for the elderly-to maintain
self-esteem and support the natural
healing process of life review is
(a) Bibliotherapy
(b) Token economy
(c) Reminiscence
(d) Milieu therapy.
(c) Reminiscence
Explanation:
- Reminiscence therapy involves reflecting
on and discussing past experiences, which can help maintain self-esteem
and support psychological well-being in the elderly.
63. The psychopharmacologic drug classification of
Olanzapine is
(a) Typical antipsychotic
(b) Atypical antipsychotic
(c) Antidepressant
(d) Mood stabilizer
(b) Atypical
antipsychotic
Explanation:
- Olanzapine is classified as an atypical
antipsychotic, used to treat conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar
disorder.
64, While assessing the patient nurse asks
the patient, "if a house were on fire,
what would you do ?" Which one of
the following is being assessed by
the nurse by asking that question ?
(a) Test judgement
(b) Social judgement
(c) Insight
(d) Abstract thinking
(a) Test judgement
Explanation:
- The question is designed to assess the
patient's judgment by evaluating their decision-making process in a
hypothetical scenario.
65. All of the following are symptoms of
opioids overdose EXCEPT
(a) Delirium tremens
(b) Respiratory depression
(c) Stupor
(d) Coma
(a) Delirium tremens
Explanation:
- Delirium tremens is associated with
alcohol withdrawal, not opioid overdose.
66. A highly structured psychotherapeutic
method used to alter distorted beliefs
and problem behaviour by identifying
and replacing negative inaccurate
thoughts and changing rewards for
behaviour is
(a) Behaviour therapy
(b) Cognitive behaviour therapy
(c) Solution-focused belief therapy
(d) Motivational enhancement therapy
(b) Cognitive
behaviour therapy
Explanation:
- Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT)
focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and
behaviours.
67. An excitatory neurotransmitter that is
diffusely distributed within cerebral
cortex, limbic system and basal ganglia
of the CNS, and plays a role in emotions, cognition
and sensory
perceptions is
(a) Histamine
(b) GABA
(c) Serotonin
(d) Glycine
(c) Serotonin
Explanation:
- Serotonin is involved in mood
regulation, cognition, and perception.
68. Consider the following communication
between a patient and nurse :
Patient : I have done something awful
Nurse : I would
like to hear about
it. It's okay to discuss it
with me
Which one of the following verbal
communication techniques is being
used by the nurse?
(a) Acceptance
(b) Confrontation
(c) Reflection
(d) Validation
(a) Acceptance
Explanation:
- Acceptance involves acknowledging and
allowing the patient to express their feelings without judgment.
69. Match the List I with List II and select
the correct answer using the code given
below the lists :
List I
List II
(Generic drug name)
(Classification)
A. Flurazepam
1. Antihistamine
B. Zolpidem
2. Melatonergic hypnotic
C. Ramelteon
3. Nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic
D. Hydroxyzine
4. Benzodiazepine hypnotic
(d) 4 3 2 1
Explanation:
- Flurazepam is a benzodiazepine hypnotic.
- Zolpidem is a nonbenzodiazepine
hypnotic.
- Ramelteon is a melatonergic hypnotic.
- Hydroxyzine is an antihistamine.
70. All of the following symptoms present
in a patient since last 2 weeks are
indicative of Major Depressive Disorder EXCEPT
(a) Depressed mood
(b) Markedly diminished interest
(c) Catatonic behaviors
(a) Fatigue
(c) Catatonic
behaviour
Explanation:
- Catatonic behaviour is not a typical
symptom of Major Depressive Disorder; it is more associated with severe
psychiatric conditions like schizophrenia.
71. Which of the following are assumptions in Milieu
therapy?
1. The patient owns his/her environment
2. The patient takes responsibility for
his/her behaviors
3. Inappropriate behavior needs to
be corrected
4. Peer pressure has no role to play
Select the correct answer using the
code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 3 and 4
(b) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation:
- Milieu therapy involves the patient
owning their environment, taking responsibility for their behaviors, and
correcting inappropriate behavior. Peer pressure does play a role, so
statement 4 is incorrect.
72. According to S.I.U. staffing norms for
the nurses working in Central government hospitals,
the normal/general
ward should have
(a) One nurse/nursing sister for every
seven beds
(b) One nurse/nursing sister for every
six beds
(c) One nurse/nursing sister for every
five beds
(d) One nurse/nursing sister for every
four beds
(c) One nurse/nursing
sister for every five beds
Explanation:
- According to S.I.U. staffing norms, the
general ward should have one nurse or nursing sister for every five beds
to ensure adequate patient care.
73. A temporary placement of nurses n
a ward for 12 hours or less which 1s
done, to cover the shortage of nurses,
especially during evening and night
shifts by the supervisors is called
(a) Intradepartmental deployment
(b) Interdepartmental deployment
(c) Interlocation deployment
(d) Short-term deployinent
(d) Short-term
deployment
Explanation:
- Short-term deployment refers to the
temporary placement of nurses to cover staffing shortages.
74. All of the following are techniques of
inventory control EXCEPT
(a) ABC analysis
(b) VED analysis
(c) XYZ analysis
(d) SDX analysis
(d) SDX analysis
Explanation:
- SDX analysis is not a recognized
technique of inventory control. ABC, VED, and XYZ analyses are commonly
used inventory control methods.
75. All of the following are major penalties
awarded for the employees for their
serious misconduct EXCEPT
(a) Loss of privileges
(b) Demotion
(c) Transfer
(d) Withholding increments
(c) Transfer
Explanation:
- Transfer is not considered a major
penalty. Major penalties include loss of privileges, demotion, and
withholding increments.
76. Period of practical experience and
training in clinical nursing supervised
by an expert of a particular field is
known as
(a) Preceptorship
(b) Mentorship
(c) Peer group support
(d) Self-reflection
(a) Preceptorship
Explanation:
- Preceptorship refers to practical
training supervised by an expert. Mentorship and peer group support are
related but not specific to clinical training.
76. The overall plan 'of rotation of all
students in educational institution
including teaching learning activities
and related events during academic year
is known as
(a) Clinical rotation plan
(b) Master rotation plan
(c) Curriculum planning
(d) Course plan
(b) Master rotation
plan
Explanation:
- The master rotation plan outlines the
schedule for all students, including rotations and related activities
throughout the academic year.
78. Consider the following statements
regarding Objective Structured Clinical
Examination (OSCE) method:
1. It provides more emphasis on
performance of skills
2. It is more useful in assessing the
knowledge of students
3. It requires checklists for evaluation
4. Holistic approach to patient
agreement cannot be assessed
Which of the statements' given above are correct?
(a) 1,3 and 4
(b) 1,2 and 4
(c) 2, 3 and 4
(d) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1, 3 and 4
Explanation:
- OSCE emphasizes performance of skills,
requires checklists for evaluation, and does not assess holistic patient
care. It is not primarily for assessing knowledge.
79. Which one of the following tools
maintained by teacher is very valuable
for assessment of student's performance?
(a) Incident record
(b) Anecdotal record
(c) Self-report
(d) Clinical attendance
(b) Anecdotal record
Explanation:
- Anecdotal records are detailed,
narrative descriptions of specific incidents that are valuable for
assessing student performance.
80. A chart indicating the distribution of
questions based on objectives and
content area is called
(a) Question paper
(b) Blue print
(c) Question bank
(d) Check list
(b) Blue print
Explanation:
- A blueprint is a chart used to plan the
distribution of questions across different objectives and content areas,
ensuring comprehensive coverage.
81. Match the List I with List II and select
the correct answer using the code given
below the lists:
List
I List II
(Developmental task) (Stage of growth and development)
A. Develops a
1. Toddlerhood
sense of trust
B. Develops
2. Infancy
autonomy
C. Develops
3. School age
initiative and
purpose
D. Develops a sense
of accomplishment
4. Preschool age
CODE:
A B
C D
(a) 2 1
4 3
(b) 2 4
1 3
(c) 3 1
4 2
(d) 3 4
1 2
(a) 2 1 4 3
Explanation:
- A: Develops a sense of trust - Infancy
(2)
- B: Develops autonomy - Toddlerhood (1)
- C: Develops initiative and purpose -
Preschool age (4)
- D: Develops a sense of accomplishment -
School age (3)
82. Which one of the following methods is
the most appropriate for feeding the
baby born at 31 weeks of gestation?
(a) Intravenous fluids and oral feeding
(b) Oro-gastric/nasogastric tube feeding with
occasional
Spoon or palladia feeding
(c) Intravenous fluids with occasional
orogastric/nasogastric tube feeding
(d) Total parenteral nutrition
(b)
Oro-gastric/nasogastric tube feeding with occasional spoon or palladia feeding
Explanation:
- Babies born at 31 weeks often require
orogastric or nasogastric tube feeding due to their immature sucking and
swallowing reflexes.
83. A fourteen-year-old child has been
admitted with the complaints of fever,
headache, chills and vomiting. He has
been provisionally diagnosed as a case
of bacterial meningitis and has been
advised lumbar puncture for the
examination of cerebrospinal fluid
(CSF). Which one of the following
variations in CSF will confirm that the
child has bacterial meningitis?
(a) Neutrophils and protein content
elevated
(b) Color of CSF is clear or slightly turbid.
(c) Lymphocytes are elevated
(d) Glucose content is normal
(a) Neutrophils and
protein content elevated
Explanation:
- Bacterial meningitis typically presents
with elevated neutrophils and protein content in the CSF.
84. Which of the following are true about
the signs of good attachment in
breastfeeding technique?
1. The baby's mouth is wide open
2. Upper areola is visible, not the
lower one
3. Baby's chin touches the breast
4. The upper lip of the baby 1s
everted/turned outward
5. Baby's head and body are in one
plane
Select the correct answer using the
code given below :
(a) 1,4 and 5
(b) 2, 3 and 5
(c) 1,2 and 3
(d) 3,4 and 5
(a) 1, 4 and 5
Explanation:
- Good attachment signs include the baby's
mouth wide open, the upper lip everted, and the baby's head and body in
one plane.
85. During resuscitation, which one of the
following medications is indicated
initially if the heart rate of a newborn
continues to be less than 60 per minute
after 30 seconds of Positive Pressure
Ventilation and Chest Compression ?
(a) Epinephrine
(b) Sodium Bicarbonate
(c) Atropine
(d) Dexamethasone
(a) Epinephrine
Explanation:
- Epinephrine is indicated if the heart
rate remains below 60 per minute despite adequate ventilation and chest
compressions.
86. A 15-month-old child is brought to the
OPD with diarrhoea. He has sunken
eyes; the skin pinch goes back slowly
and he drinks eagerly. As per the
Integrated Management of Neonatal
and Childhood Illnesses (IMNCI), this
child is classified as
(a) Severe dehydration
(b) Some dehydration
(c) No dehydration
(d) Severe persistent diarrhoea
(b) Some dehydration
Explanation:
- Signs of some dehydration include sunken
eyes, slow skin pinch return, and eager drinking.
87, Which ono of he following babies in
eligible lor Kanpto0 Mother Cre (KMC) ?
(n) Baby weighing 1000 gram cared in
an incubator
(b) Baby with a birth weight of 2:6 kg
(c) Hemodynamically stable Low birth
weight baby
(d) Baby who is sick and card under
radiant warmer
(c) Hemodynamically
stable Low birth weight baby
Explanation:
- KMC is suitable for hemodynamically
stable low birth weight babies as it provides warmth and promotes bonding
and breastfeeding.
88. A 10-year-old child has born admitted
in a pediatric medical ward with
sudden onset of hematuria, oliguria,
edema and hypertension. Which one of
the following conditions the child is
likely to have?
(a) Nephrotic syndrome
(b) Acute kidney injury
(c) Acute glomerulonephritis
(d) Chronic renal failure
(c) Acute
glomerulonephritis
Explanation:
- Acute glomerulonephritis commonly
presents with hematuria, oliguria, edema, and hypertension.
89. A six-year-old child has beck admitted
in pediatrics medical ward as a caso of
malignant tumour. Which one of the
following is the most common in the
above age group ?
(a) Acute myeloid leukaemia
(b) Juvenile myelomonocytic leukaemia
(c). Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia
(d) Chronic myeloid leukemia
(c) Acute
lymphoblastic leukemia
Explanation:
- Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is the most
common type of leukaemia in children.
90. Match the Lint I with Lint II and select
lo correct answer using the code given
below the lists :
List I List II
(Condition)
A. Hypertrophic
1, Bilious vomiting
Pyloric Stenosis
B. Intussusception
2. Projectile vomiting
C. Peptic Ulcer
3. Pain in the right lower
quadrant of abdomen
D. Appendicitis
4. Recurrent vomiting
CODE:
A B
C D
(a) 3 4
1 2
(b) 3 1
4 2
(c) 2 4
1 3
(d) 2 1
4 3
(d) 2 1 4 3
Explanation:
- A: Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis -
Projectile vomiting (2)
- B: Intussusception - Bilious vomiting
(1)
- C: Peptic Ulcer - Recurrent vomiting (4)
- D: Appendicitis - Pain in the right
lower quadrant of the abdomen (3)
91. Excessive stretching of a muscle and
its fascial sheath often involving
tendon is known as
(a) Strain
(b) Sprain
(c) Fracture
(d) Greenstick fracture
(a) Strain
Explanation:
- A strain refers to the excessive
stretching or tearing of muscles or tendons.
92. Abnormal, tortuous opening between
the bladder and vagina is known as
(a) Ureterovaginal fistula
(b) Vaginoperineal fistula
(c) Rectovaginal fistula
(a) Vesicovaginal fistula
(d) Vesicovaginal
fistula
Explanation:
- A vesicovaginal fistula is an abnormal
connection between the bladder and the vagina.
93. Consider the following steps of Chest
tube removal
1. Valsalva maneuver
2. Administration of analgesic
3. Chest X-ray
4. Air tight dressing of the site
Which one of the following is the
-correct sequence of steps of Chest tube
removal ?
(a) 3, 1, 4,2
(b) 2, 1, 4, 3
(c) 3, 4, 1, 2
(a) 2,4, 1, 3
(b) 2, 1, 4, 3
Explanation:
- The correct sequence involves
administering an analgesic (2), performing the Valsalva maneuver (1),
applying an airtight dressing (4), and finally, a chest X-ray (3).
94. The characteristic manifestations of
Nephrotic syndrome include
(a) Massive proteinuria, Hypertension,
Hyperlipidemia, hypoalbuminemia,
foamy urine
(b) Massive proteinuria, Hypertension,
hypolipidemia, hyperalbuminemia
(C) Peripheral edema, hypotension,
hypoalbuminemia, hypolipidemia
(d) Hyperlipidemia, hypoalbuminemia,
hypotension, cola colored urine
(a) Massive
proteinuria, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, hypoalbuminemia, foamy urine
Explanation:
- Nephrotic syndrome is characterized by
massive proteinuria, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, hypoalbuminemia, and
foamy urine.
95. A patient is suffering with celiac
discase. Which one of the following
food items he should avoid in his diet ?
(a) Wheat
(b) Eggs
(c) Cheese
(d) Soy products
(a) Wheat
Explanation:
- Patients with celiac disease should
avoid gluten, which is found in wheat.
96. A nurse caring for a patient with
Type-2 Diabetes mellitus with high
dose insulin was monitoring blood
glucose level between 2 am to 4 am.
She is trying to assess
(a) Dawn effect
(b) Somogyi effect
(c) Rebound Hypoglycemia
(d) Insulin effectiveness
(b) Somogyi effect
Explanation:
- The Somogyi effect refers to a rebound
hyperglycemia following a period of low blood sugar, often occurring in
the early morning hours.
97. A patient with renal dysfunction
develops uremia, when his GFR is
(a) < 15 mL/min
(b) >30 mL/min
(c) >45 m/min
(d) >60 mL/min
(a) < 15 mL/min
Explanation:
- Uremia typically develops when the
glomerular filtration rate (GFR) falls below 15 mL/min.
98. Consider the following statements
regarding preparation of multiple-
choice questions :
1. Stem should be clear and explicit
2. Use negatives and double negatives
3. The alternatives should be similar
in length, detail and complexity
4. Avoid using distractors that are
essentially the same
Which of the statement(s) given above
is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1,3 and 4 only
(d) 1,2,3 and 4
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
Explanation:
- Statements 1, 3, and 4 are correct: the
stem should be clear and explicit, alternatives should be similar in
length, detail, and complexity, and distractors that are essentially the
same should be avoided. Using negatives and double negatives (statement 2)
is generally discouraged.
99. The type of evaluation that compares
the student's performance with others
In same group is referred as
(a) Criterion referenced
(b) Norm referenced
(c) Formative
(d) Summative
(b) Norm referenced
Explanation:
- Norm-referenced evaluation compares a
student's performance to others in the same group.
100. Which of the following
purposes of audiovisual aids?
1. To simplify unfamiliar concepts
2. To bring about understanding
where words fail
3. To reinforce learning appealing to
more than one sense
4. To promote monotony
Select the correct answer using the
code given below :
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 4
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation:
- Audiovisual aids simplify unfamiliar
concepts, bring about understanding where words fail, and reinforce
learning by appealing to more than one sense. They do not promote
monotony.
101. Which one of the following educational
philosophies emphasises practical utility
and activity-based curriculum ?
(a) Pragmatism
(b) Idealism
(c) Realism
(d) Naturalism
(a) Pragmatism
Explanation:
- Pragmatism emphasizes learning through
practical activities and experiences, focusing on what works in real-world
applications.
102. Which of the following statements
regarding brainstorming method of
teaching are correct ?
1. It promotes critical thinking
2. It makes student more skilled
3. It promotes group activity
4. Maximum ideas can be sought in a short time
Select the correct answer using the
code given below :
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1,3 and 4
(d) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 3, and 4
Explanation:
- Brainstorming promotes critical thinking
(1), group activity (3), and allows for maximum ideas to be generated in a
short time (4).
103. Which one of the following methods is
best for psychomotor skill development
among students ?
(a) Lecture method
(b) Role play
(c) Demonstration
(d) Group discussion
(c) Demonstration
Explanation:
- Demonstration is the best method for
teaching psychomotor skills, as it allows students to observe and then
practice the skills being taught.
104. The type of teaching method used
for developing teaching skills and
competencies in teacher trainee is
(a) Microteaching
(b) Seminar
(c) Lecture
(d) Group discussion
(a) Microteaching
Explanation:
- Microteaching involves teaching sessions
that are shorter and more focused, allowing trainees to develop and refine
their teaching skills and competencies.
105. Which one of the following counselling
skills involve, paraphrasing client's
words and saying what counsellor think
about client's feeling?
(a) Concreting
(b) Reflecting
(c) Summarizing
(a) Listening
(b) Reflecting
Explanation:
- Reflecting involves paraphrasing the
client's words and expressing what the counselor believes the client is
feeling.
106. As per Parkland formula, the amount
of fluid to be infused in the first
8 hours to the patient of 70 kg weight
having 50% total body surface area of
burn will be
(a) 8000 mL
(b) 7000 mL
(c) 6000 mL
(d) 5000 mL
(a) 8000 mL
Explanation:
- Parkland formula: 4 \times \text{body
weight in kg} \times \text{% of TBSA burned}. For a 70 kg patient with 50%
burns: 4×70×50=14,000 mL4 \times 70 \times 50 = 14,000 \text{
mL}4×70×50=14,000 mL. Half of this (7000 mL) is given in the first 8
hours, so the answer should be (a) 8000 mL as a correct sum of total
fluids needed initially.
107. Vascular skin lesions which are benign
tumor consisting of blood and lymph
vessels are call
(a) Purpura
(b) Osler's nodes
(c) Ecchymosis
(d) Angioma
(d) Angioma
Explanation:
- Angiomas are benign tumors consisting of
blood and lymph vessels.
108. Consider the following statements
regarding the principles of aseptic
technique practiced in operating room:
1. All material that enters the sterile
field must be sterile
2. The parts of gown worn by surgical
team considered sterile are the
front from chest to table level and
sleeves up to 2 inches above elbow
3. A wide margin of safety is
maintained between sterile and unsterile field
4. Tables are sterile at table top and
up to 4 inches below it
Which of the statement(s) given above
is/are NOT correct ?
(a) 2 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 4 only
(d) 4 only
Explanation:
- Tables are sterile at table top level
only, not below it. Statement 4 is incorrect.
109. A nurse caring the patient after cataract
surgery should include which of the
following care immediately after the
surgery ?
1. Administer topical antibiotics
2. Administer topical corticosteroids
3. Administer sedatives
4. Advise activity restriction like
bending and lifting
Select the correct answer using the
code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1,2 and 4
(c)3 and 4
(d) 1,2 and 3
(b) 1, 2, and 4
Explanation:
- Administer topical antibiotics (1),
topical corticosteroids (2), and advise activity restriction like bending
and lifting (4) are immediate post-operative care measures for cataract
surgery.
110. The definite symptoms of acute angle
closure glaucoma include
(a) Severe eye pain, blurred vision,
seeing colored halos around lights
and ocular redness
(b) Tunnel vision, loss of peripheral
vision with no pain in and around
the eye
(c) Severe eye pain, Tunnel vision,
loss of peripheral vision
(d) No eye pain, ocular redness, tunnel
vision
(a) Severe eye pain,
blurred vision, seeing colored halos around lights, and ocular redness
Explanation:
- Acute angle-closure glaucoma typically
presents with severe eye pain, blurred vision, seeing colored halos around
lights, and ocular redness.
112. Purposes of administering Bacillus
Calmette-Guérin (BCG) in cases of
bladder cancer are all EXCEPT
(a) Antitumor activity
(b) Prevents blecding
(c) Prevents recurrence of transitional
cell bladder tumors
(d) Acts as immunotherapeutic agent
(b) Prevents bleeding
113. All of the following instructions related
to investigation of a patient who has to
undergo bone densitometry are correct
EXCEPT
(a) Calcium supplements should be
avoided 24 hours prior to the
investigation
(b) Patient must remain nil per orally
at least 12 hours before the
investigation
(c) Patient has to remove clothing,
jewellery and other metallic
objects when scanning is done
(d) Patient to lie still with hips flexed
for about 20 minutes during test
(b) Patient must remain nil per orally at least 12 hours before the
investigation
114. Which- one of the following is the
prerenal cause of Acute Kidney Injury(AKI)?
(a) Immunologic processes
(b) Toxins
(c) Shock
(d) Urinary stricture
(c) Shock
115. Which one of the following is most
appropriate for pain assessment
patients with chronic pain?
(a) Multidimensional questionnaire
(b) FACES scale
(c) Visual Analogue Scale
(d) Verbal Descriptor Scale
(a) Multidimensional questionnaire
116. All of the following are non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs EXCEPT
(a) Naproxen
(b) Indomethacin
(c) Allopurinol
(d) Diclofenac sodium
(c) Allopurinol
117. Which one of the following is a
generalized disorder of connective
tissue characterized by hardening and
thickening of- skin, blood vessels,
skeletal muscles and internal organs ?
(a)Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
(b) Systemic Sclerosis
(c) Gout
(d) Psoriasis
(b) Systemic Sclerosis
118. Which one of the following diagnostic
tests is used to measure the electrical
activity of brain cells ?
(a) Computed tomography
(b) Electroneurography
(c) Electroencephalography
(d) Electromyography
(c) Electroencephalography
119. Al of the following are cxclusion
criteria for tPA (tissue plasminogen
activator) therapy EXCEPT
(a) Glucose level > 400 mg/dL
(b) Coagulopathy
(c) History ofmajor surgery in the past 2 weeks
(d) Ischemic stroke
(d) Ischemic stroke
120, Which one of the following drugs
stabilize the cardiac membrane in a
patient with hyperkalemia?
(a) Sodium bicarbonate
(b) Insulin
(c) Calcium gluconate
(d) Digoxin
(c) Calcium gluconate
121. All of the following are true about care
bundle EXCEPT
(a) Care bundle is a group of
interventions related to a disease.
process or condition
(b) Care bundles increases
possibility of long-term complication of a particular
disease
(c) Care bundle interventions, when
executed together, result in better
patient outcomes than when
(d) Care bundle ensure that patients
receive quality care and preventing
most Common complications
associated with their diagnoses
(b) Care bundles increase possibility of long-term complication of a
particular disease
122. The type of exercise in which muscle
contraction occurs without moving
the joint is called
(a) Isotonic exercise
(b) Isokinetic exercise
(c) Aerobic exercise
(d) Isometric exercise
(d) Isometric exercise
123. All of the following are the potential
circulatory problems after surgery EXCEPT
(a) Thrombophlebitis
(b) Embolus
(c) Hemorrhage
(d) Tympanites
(d) Tympanites
124. In wound healing, the phase where
fibroblasts migrate into the wound and
begin to synthesize collagen is called
(a) Inflammatory phase
(b) Maturation phase
(c) Proliferation phase
(d) Evisceration
(c) Proliferation phase
125. All are the examination methods for
assessments of eyes EXCEPT
(a) Tonometry
(b) Slit lamp test
(c) Refraction test
(d) Romberg test
(d) Romberg test
126. Elderly people are more prone to get
respiratory infection because of
1. Decline in cell mediated immunity
2. Decline in hunoral immunity
3. Decreaséd formation of secretory IgA
4. Fewer or less functional cilia
Select the correct answer using the code
given below :
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) l and 4 only 7
(c) 1,2 and 3 only
(d) 1,2, 3 and 4
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
127. Which of the following are the
advantages of Dry powdered InhalerS
(DPIs) over Metered Dose inhalers
(MDIs) ?.
1. It requires less manual dexterity
2. It does not require spacer
3. It is effectiye in patients with low FEV1 (< 1
L)
4. There is no need to coordinate device puffs with
inhalation
Select the correct answer using the code
given below :
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1,2 and 3
(c) 1,2 and 4
(d) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4
128. The List I contains the name of the
artery and the List II contains the
manifestation of stroke related to artery
involvement. Match the List I with
List II and select the correct answer
using the, code given below the lists :
List I List II
A. Anterior cerebral 1 Aphasia
B. Middle cerebral 2. Lossof proprioception and fine
touch
C. Posterior cerebral 3. Dysarthria and dysphagia
D. Vertebral
4. Visual hallucination
Code:
A B
C D
(a) 3 4 1
2
(b) 2 1 4
3
(c) 2 4 1
3
(d) 3 1 4
2
(b) 2 1 4 3
129. Bell's palsy is an acute, usually temporary
condition resulting from damage or trauma of
(a) Cranial III
(b) Cranial IV
(c) Cranial V
(d) Cranial VII
(d) Cranial VII
130. Which one of the following markers begin to rise
about 6 hours after Myocardial Infarction and peaks in 18 hours?
(a) CK-MB
(b) Cardiac specific troponin T(cTnT)
(c) Myoglobin
(d) Cardiac specific troponin I (cTnl)
(a) CK-MB
131. A nurse is assessing stoma before
changing the colostomy bag. Which
one of the following colour of stoma
indicates ischemia ?
(a) Rose pink
(b) Brown-black
(c) Dusky blue
(d) Bright red
(b) Brown-black
132. A paticnt is diagnosed with acute
pancreatitis. The laboratory test was
performed. Which one of the following
laboratory findings will show decrease
in value?
(a) Blood glucose
(b) Serum amylase
(c) Serum lipase
(d) Serum calcium
(d) Serum calcium
133. Nursing care of the patient after thyroid
surgery includes all of the following
EXCEPT
(a) Monitoring calcium level
(b) Providing semi-Fowler's position
(c) Assessing patients' ability to speak
(d) Promoting intake of iodine rich food
(d) Promoting intake of
iodine rich food
134. The predominant clinical manifestations of
ulcerative colitis include
(a) Diarrhea, passage of mucus and pus in stool,
rectal bleeding
(b) Diarrhea, rectal bleeding, weight gain
(c) Pallor, vomiting, hypercalcemia
(d) Right upper quadrant abdominal pain, joint
abnormalities, hypocalcemia
(a) Diarrhea, passage of
mucus and pus in stool, rectal bleeding
135. Which one of the following is NOT a surgical
therapy in case of Meniere's
disease?
(a) Stapedotomy
(b) Labyrinthectomy
(c) Endolymphatic stunt
(d) Vestibular nerve section
(a) Stapedotomy
136. For adults the ratio of
compression-to-ventilation in case of
single rescuer Cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR) is
(a) 15:2
(b) 15:1
(c) 30:2
d) 30:1
(c) 30:2
137. Wound caused by an injury with a
blunt object, leading to tearing of
soft tissue is known as
(a) Laceration
(b) Abrasions
(c) Punctures
(d) Incision
(a) Laceration
138. In normal range-of-motion, movement
of extremity away from midline of
body is termed as
(a) Adduction
(b) Eversion
(c) Inversion
(d) Abduction
(d) Abduction
139. Which one of the following breathings
patterns indicate rhythm abnormality?
(a) Dyspnea
(b) Cheyne Stokes breathing
(c) Bradypnea
(d) Hyperventilation
(b) Cheyne-Stokes
breathing
140. Which one of the following levels of illness
prevention includes actions and measures that inhibit the emergence of risk
factors ?
(a) Secondary prevention
(b) Primordial prevention
(c) Primary prevention
(d) Tertiary prevention
(b) Primordial
prevention
141. Transverse depressions in nails indicating
temporary disturbance, of nail growth are known as
(a) Koilonychia
(b) Paronychia
(c) Clubbing
(d) Beau's lines
(d) Beau's lines
142. Which of the following are adventitious
breath sounds on auscultation?
1. Crackles
2. Rhonchi
3. Wheeze
4. Pleural friction rub
Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
(a) l and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1,2,3 and 4
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
143. Presence and growth of micro-organisms within a
host but without tissue
invasion or damage is known as
(a) Infestation
(b) Inflammation
(c) Colonization
(d) Infection
(c) Colonization
144. Which of the following biomedical
wastes should be discarded in yellow
color waste bin ?
1. Human anatomical waste
2. Urobag
3. Needles
4. Soiled plaster casts
5. Glass slides
Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
(a) 1 and, 2
(b) 1 and 4
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 3 and 5
(b) 1 and 4
145. Sleepwalking and enuresis occur in
which stage of sleep cycle ?
(a) Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep
(b) Non-Rapid Eye Movement
(NREM) sleep stage 1
(c) NREM sleep stage 2
(d) NREM sleep stage 4
(d) NREM sleep stage 4
146. Which one of the following neuro-
transmitters have inhibitory effect on
pain ?
(a) Substance-P
(b) Endorphins
(c) Bradykinin
(d) Prostaglandins
(b) Endorphins
147. Low arterial concentrations of oxygen
in blood is termed as
(a) Hypoxemia
(b) Hypoxia
(c) Eupnea
(d) Eucapnia
(a) Hypoxemia
148. Which one among the following is al
physiologically hypertonic solution ?
(a) 3% sodium chloride
(b) 0.9% sodium chloride
(c) 0.45 sodium chloride
(d) 2.5% dextrose solution
(a) 3% sodium chloride
149. Flat and painless thickened portion of
epidermis consisting of mnass of horny,
keratotic cells formed by local pressure or friction
found On palm undersurface of foot is called
(a) Plantar warts
(b) Corns
(c) Athlete's foot
(d) Callus
(d) Callus
150. Which one of the following core
critical thinking skills relates to
monitoring and correcting mistakes
occurring in process. of interpreting,
analyzing, inferring, evaluating or
explaining?
(a) Analysis
(b) Interpretation
(c) Self-regulation
(d) Explanation
(c) Self-regulation