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1) Differentiation of hysterical fit from epileptic fit:
a) Occurs in sleep
b) Injuries to person
c) Incontinence
d) Occurs when people are watching
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✅ Correct Answer: d) Occurs when people are watching
Option: d
2) Which of the following is the feature of Alzheimer’s disease?
a) Early memory loss
b) Recent memory loss
c) Recent and past memory loss
d) Global memory loss
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✅ Correct Answer: b) Recent memory loss
Option: b
3) Which of the following is an example of operant conditioning?
a) Dog learns to salivate on hearing a bell
b) Rat presses lever to get food delivered
c) Crow pecks at key for food delivery
d) All of the above
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✅ Correct Answer: d) All of the above
Option: d
4) Which of the following therapies is based on ‘learning theory’?
a) Behaviour therapy
b) Psychoanalytic
c) Milieu Therapy
d) Cognitive therapy
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✅ Correct Answer: a) Behaviour therapy
Option: a
5) Culture media is sterilized by which of the following method?
a) Autoclaving
b) Boiling
c) Hot air oven
d) Ionizing radiation
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✅ Correct Answer: a) Autoclaving
Option: a
6) When an infant is vomiting uncontrollably, it is important for the nurse to assess which complications
a) Acidosis
b) Alkalosis
c) Hypokalemia
d) Hyperkalemia
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✅ Correct Answer: b) Alkalosis
Option: b
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7) Neonate of diabetic mother is at risk for all of the following except:
a) Hypoglycemia
b) Hypocalcemia
c) Hyperglycemia
d) Hyperbilirubinemia
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✅ Correct Answer: c) Hyperglycemia
Option: c
8) Glucose is added to anti-diarrhoeal solution because:
a) It tastes sweet
b) It increases absorption of amino acids
c) It increases absorption of sodium
d) All of above
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✅ Correct Answer: c) It increases absorption of sodium
Option: c
9) Case finding in RNTCP is based on :
a) Sputum culture
b) Sputum microscopy
c) X-Ray chest
d) Mantoux test/PCR
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✅ Correct Answer: b) Sputum microscopy
Option: b
10) The most common cause of blindness in India is :
a) Cataract
b) Trachoma
c) Refractive errors
d) Vitamin deficiency
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✅ Correct Answer: a) Cataract
Option: a
11) Which vaccine is contraindicated in pregnancy :
a) Rubella
b) Diphtheria
c) Tetanus
d) Hepatitis B
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✅ Correct Answer: a) Rubella
Option: a
12) Which one of the following is the commonest side effects of copper-T :
a) Pain
b) Bleeding
c) Perforation
d) Ectopic pregnancy
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✅ Correct Answer: b) Bleeding
Option: b
13) A patient develops red eyes 2 days after an episode of malaria probable cause is:
a) Conjunctivitis
b) Anterior uveitis
c) Viral keratitis
d) Endophthalmitis
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✅ Correct Answer: b) Anterior uveitis
Option: b
14) One tablet of chlorine is efficient to chlorinate how many litres of water?
a) 10 Litres
b) 20 Litres
c) 30 Litres
d) 40 Litres
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✅ Correct Answer: b) 20 Litres
Option: b
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15) While planning nursing process for a patient who is at risk for suicide, which of the following is the priority area for providing care :
a) Sleep
b) Nutrition
c) Self-esteem
d) Safety
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✅ Correct Answer: d) Safety
Option: d
16) Which of the following foods are recommended for mania patients:
a) Finger foods
b) Liquid foods
c) semi-solid foods
d) Favourite foods
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✅ Correct Answer: a) Finger foods
Option: a
17) The India Mental Health Act was passed during the year.
a) 1987
b) 1947
c) 1992
d) 1942
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✅ Correct Answer: a) 1987
Option: a
18) Best test to access the fluid status in a burn patient is
a) Electrolyte level
b) Hematocrit
c) Creatinine level
d) Hemoglobin level
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✅ Correct Answer: b) Hematocrit
Option: b
19) What is the source of bright red blood flowing back into the tubing of an intravenous drip?
a) Capillary blood
b) Arterial blood
c) Venous blood
d) Peripheral blood
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✅ Correct Answer: b) Arterial blood
Option: b
20) GFR is increased by :
a) Atrial Natriuretic Peptide
b) Histamine
c) Vasopressin
d) Endotheium
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✅ Correct Answer: a) Atrial Natriuretic Peptide
Option: a
21) Bell’s palsy is due to the injuries of which cranial nerve :
a) Trigeminal
b) Trochlear
c) Facial
d) Hypoglossal
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✅ Correct Answer: c) Facial
Option: c
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22) Fracture of distal radius is called:
a) Hume fracture
b) Galeazzi fracture
c) Monteggia fracture
d) Colle’s fracture
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✅ Correct Answer: d) Colle’s fracture
Option: d
23) Meaning of Barrett’s esophagus is:
a) Lower esophagus lined by columnar epithelium
b) Upper esophagus lined by columnar epithelium
c) Lower esophagus lined by cuboidal epithelium
d) Upper esophagus lined by cuboidal epithelium
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✅ Correct Answer: a) Lower esophagus lined by columnar epithelium
Option: a
24) Grey Turner’s sign is seen in :
a) Myocarditis
b) Pancreatitis
c) Pleural effusion
d) Montegia fracture
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✅ Correct Answer: b) Pancreatitis
Option: b
25) Systemic lupus erythematosus(SLE) affects:
a) Connective tissue
b) Liver
c) Kidney
d) Retina
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✅ Correct Answer: a) Connective tissue
Option: a
26) Chest tube inserted into 2nd or 3rd intercostal space is suggestive of:
a) Pneumothorax
b) Hemothorax
c) Pyothorax
d) Empysema
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✅ Correct Answer: a) Pneumothorax
Option: a
27) Rheumatic heart disease is caused by:
a) Meningococci
b) Group A B hemolytic staphylococci
c) Pneumococci
d) Group A B hemolytic streptococci
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✅ Correct Answer: d) Group A B hemolytic streptococci
Option: d
28) Contraindications to Lumbar puncture include all except:
a) Raised ICP
b) Neoplasm
c) Hematoma
d) Headache
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✅ Correct Answer: d) Headache
Option: d
29) Common clinical feature of renal carcinoma is:
a) Dysuria
b) Pain less haematuria
c) Urgency
d) Erythema
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✅ Correct Answer: b) Pain less haematuria
Option: b
30) At term approximate placental weight is:
a) 300g
b) 500g
c) 700g
d) 900g
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✅ Correct Answer: b) 500g
Option: b
31) Polyhydramnios means amniotic fluid volume more than:
a) 1000ml
b) 1500ml
c) 2000 ml
d) 2500 ml
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✅ Correct Answer: c) 2000 ml
Option: c
32) The most common cause of PPH is:
a) Atomic uterus
b) Retained placenta
c) Trauma
d) Blood Coagulopathy
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✅ Correct Answer: a) Atomic uterus
Option: a
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33) Explusion of cervical mucus with blood is known as:
a) Lochia
b) Show
c) Hemorrhage
d) Discharge
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✅ Correct Answer: b) Show
Option: b
34) In breech presentation denominator is :
a) Sacrum
b) Femur
c) Shoulder
d) Leg
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✅ Correct Answer: a) Sacrum
Option: a
35) Which of the following milestone is a red flag sign in child development if not attained?
a) Walking at 12 months
b) Talking single word at 12 months
c) Social Smile at 3 months
d) Vocalization at 2 months
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✅ Correct Answer: c) Social Smile at 3 months
Option: c
36) Growth chart is also known as:
a) New Ballard Scale
b) Road to health chart
c) Apgar Score
d) GCS Score
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✅ Correct Answer: b) Road to health chart
Option: b
37) What is nurse’s primary critical observation when performing an assessment for determining an Apgar score?
a) Heart rate
b) Respiratory rate
c) Presence of meconium
d) Evaluation of Moro reflex
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✅ Correct Answer: a) Heart rate
Option: a
38) An infant is born precipitously outside the labor room. What should the nurse do first?
a) Tie and cut the umbilical cord
b) Establish an airway for the newborn
c) Ascertain the condition of the uterine fundus
d) Arrange transport for the mother and infant to the birthing unit
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✅ Correct Answer: b) Establish an airway for the newborn
Option: b
39) Small for gestational age and large for gestational age infants have polycythemia because of:
a) Hypocalcemia
b) Hypoglycemia
c) Hypoxia
d) Hypothermia
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✅ Correct Answer: c) Hypoxia
Option: c
40) Key features of kangaroo mother care are all of the following EXCEPT:
a) Skin to skin contact between mother and baby
b) Exclusive breastfeeding
c) Initiated in a facility and continued at home
d) Done only for babies with cyanosis
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✅ Correct Answer: d) Done only for babies with cyanosis
Option: d
41) An 18 month old child was brought to the well-baby clinic for booster dose of DPT vaccine. Which among the following muscles is preferred by the nurse to administer vaccine?
a) Dorsogluteal
b) Ventrogluteal
c) Deltoid
d) Vastuslateralis
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✅ Correct Answer: d) Vastuslateralis
Option: d
42) Which Vaccine is contraindicated in child with history of Convulsions?
a) DPT
b) Measles
c) Typhoid
d) BCG
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✅ Correct Answer: a) DPT
Option: a
43) Kramer’s rule is used for :
a) Jaundice
b) Necrotizing enterocolitis
c) Burns
d) Asphyxia
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✅ Correct Answer: a) Jaundice
Option: a
44) Sunset sign is seen in the following condition:
a) Pyloric Stenosis
b) Hydrocephalus
c) Tetralogy of Fallot
d) Seizures
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✅ Correct Answer: b) Hydrocephalus
Option: b
45) Among the following all are the components of GOBI F3; EXCEPT:
a) Female feticide
b) Female education
c) Immunization
d) Food Supplements
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✅ Correct Answer: a) Female feticide
Option: a
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46) Mission Indradhanush programme is related to:
a) Breast Feeding
b) Family spacing
c) Immunization
d) Nutritional Supplementation
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✅ Correct Answer: c) Immunization
Option: c
47) According to GOMEZ classification, II-degree protein energy malnutrition refers to weight for age (%) of :
a) <60%
b) 60-75%
c) 76-85%
d) 86-90%
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✅ Correct Answer: b) 60-75%
Option: b
48) Which of the following helps in prevention of neural tube defect in fetus?
a) Vitamin A
b) Vitamin C
c) Iron
d) Folic Acid
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✅ Correct Answer: d) Folic Acid
Option: d
49) Meningismus refers to:
a) Meningeal irritation sign without meningitis
b) Meningitis without meningeal irritation sign
c) Headache leading to meningitis
d) It occurs commonly in adults
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✅ Correct Answer: a) Meningeal irritation sign without meningitis
Option: a
50) Commonly used shunt in hydrocephalus management:
a) Ventriculoatrial
b) Ventriculoperitoneal
c) Ventriculopericardial
d) Ventriculopleural
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✅ Correct Answer: b) Ventriculoperitoneal
Option: b
51) Most priority nursing intervention while caring for a child who is suffering from tonic-clonic seizure?
a) Start oxygen by mask
b) Make child sit and provide water
c) Protect child from self-injury
d) Apply restraints
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✅ Correct Answer: c) Protect child from self-injury
Option: c
52) Nelson syndrome is seen after:
a) Adrenalectomy
b) Hypopituitarism
c) Hyperpituitarism
d) Deficiency of Growth hormone
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✅ Correct Answer: a) Adrenalectomy
Option: a
53) Which of the tractions is used to treat fractures of the humerus?
a) Bryant’s traction
b) Overhead suspension traction
c) Thomas splint traction
d) 90-90 traction
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✅ Correct Answer: b) Overhead suspension traction
Option: b
54) What is the ratio of chest compressions to ventilations when two rescuers perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a child?
a) 30:1
b) 30:2
c) 15:1
d) 15:2
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✅ Correct Answer: d) 15:2
Option: d
55) Nephrotic syndrome is characterised by:
a) Proteinuria
b) Edema
c) Hyperlipidemia
d) All of the above
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✅ Correct Answer: d) All of the above
Option: d
56) A patient with Menieres Disease is experiencing severe vertigo. Which instruction should the nurse give to the patient to assist in controlling the vertigo.
a) Increase sodium intake in diet
b) Avoid sudden head movements
c) Lie still and watch the television
d) Increase fluid intake
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✅ Correct Answer: b) Avoid sudden head movements
Option: b
57) Which of the following is a manifestation of pyloric stenosis:
a) Regurgitation
b) Projectile vomiting
c) Tenesmus
d) Steatorrhea
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✅ Correct Answer: b) Projectile vomiting
Option: b
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58) Which of the following is a complication of splenectomy :
a) Cholesystitis
b) Appendicitis
c) Pancreatitis
d) Gastritis
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✅ Correct Answer: c) Pancreatitis
Option: c
59) Which nerve injury leads to wrist drop:
a) Axillary nerve
b) Ulnar nerve
c) Median nerve
d) Radial nerve
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✅ Correct Answer: d) Radial nerve
Option: d
60) Which of the following cannot be corrected by dialysis:
a) Elevated creatinine
b) Hyperkalemia
c) Anaemia
d) Hypernatremia
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✅ Correct Answer: c) Anaemia
Option: c
