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Q.1 The World Health Day is celebrated on -
(a) April 1th(b) April 7th
(c) April 17th
(d) April 30th
Answer- B
Q.2 modern nursing founder
(a) Florence Nightingale
(b) Faye g. Abdellah
(c) Imogene King
(d) Betty Newman
Answer- A
Q.3 Night blindness is caused by the deficiency of
(a) Vitamin-D
(b) Vitamin-C
(c) Vitamin-B
(d) Vitamin-A
Answer- D
Q.4 Tuberculosis is caused by -
(a) Corynebacterium
(b) Streptococci
(c) Mycobacterium tuberculosis
(d) Pneumococci
Answer- C
Q.5 Infection transmitted between individuals infected with different pathogenic organisms is -
(a) Contamination
(b) Colonization
(c) Cross infection
(d) Concurrent infection
Answer- C
Q.6 The urine specific gravity is -
(a) 1.016 to 1.025
(b) 1.027 to 1.032
(c) 1.037 to 1.039
(d) 1.041 to 1.049
Answer- A
Q.7 Abnormal increase in the volume of urine is termed as -
(a) Dysuria
(b) Anuria
(c) Oliguria
(d) Polyuria
Answer- D
Q.8 The inflammation of middle ear is termed as
(a) Otitis externa
(b) Otitis media
(c) Adenitis
(d) Sinusitis
Answer- B
Q.9 The term used to denote loss of Appetite is
(a) Alopecia
(b) Anuria
(c) Anoxia
(d) Anorexia
Answer- D
Q.10 The concentration of dettol used to disinfect thermometer is -
(a) 1:20
(b) 1:40
(c) 1: 80
(d) 1:100
Answer- B
Q.11 The microscope is invented by -
(a) Antoni Van Leeuwenhoek
(b) Louis Pasteur
(c) Louis Joblot
(d) Robert Koch
Answer- A
Q.12 smallest unit
(a) Atom
(b) Compound
(c) Element
(d) Mineral
Answer- A
Q.13 The pH value of blood is -
(a) 7.15 to 7.25
(b)7.30 to 7.35
(c) 7.35 to 7.45
(d) 7.55 to 7.65
Answer- C
Q.14 The pacemaker of the heart -
(a) AV node
(b) Purkinje fibres
(c) Bundle of His
(d) SA node
Answer- D
Q.15 The cardiac output in a healthy adult at rest -
(a) 2 litres
(b) 3 litres
(c) 4 litres
(d) 5 litres
Answer- D
Q.16 The largest organ in our body is -
(a) Brain
(b) Skin
(c) Liver
(d) Large intestine
Answer- B
Q.17 Which of the following data collection methods covers the entire population of the country?
(a) Vital registration
(b) Sampling Registration
(c) Census
(d) Sample surveys
Answer- C
Q.18 The solution used to detect sugar in the urine is -
(a) Benedict's reagent
(b) Nitric acid
(c) Liquor ammonia
(d) Sodium nitroprusside
Answer- A
Q.19 The hormone responsible for the secondary sex characteristics in females is -
(a) Progesterone
(b) Oestrogen
(c) Androgen
(d) Relaxin
Answer- B
Q.20 The largest artery in human body -
(a) Cerebral artery
(b) Pulmonary artery
(c) Aorta
(d) Femoral artery
Answer- C
Q.21 One mL contains -
(a) 10 drops
(b) 15 drops
(c) 20 drops
(d) 25 drops
Answer- B
Q.22 Write medical term of an accumulation of blood in the uterus -
(a) Hematometra
(b) Hematometry
(c) Hematomyelia
(d) Hematoma
Answer- A
Q.23 The pigment responsible for skin colour is -
(a) Arginine
(b) Alanin
(c) Methionin
(d) Melanin
Answer- D
Q.24 Inflammation of the tongue is termed as -
(a) Glossitis
(b) Parotitis
(c) Gingivitis
(d) Stomatitis
Answer- A
Q.25 Which of the following diseases is not covered under the Universal Immunisation programme?
(a) Hepatitis B
(b) Mumps
(c) Diphtheria
(d) Measles
Answer- B
Q.26 The most effective method of sterilization is
(a) Burning
(b) Boiling
(c) Use of hot air
(d) Autoclaving
Answer- D
Q.27 The cheapest source of Vitamin-A -
(a) Fish liver oil
(b) Butter
(c) Egg
(d) Green leafy vegetables
Answer- D
Q.28 Which vitamin is a water soluble ?
(a) Vitamin-B
(b) Vitamin-A
(c) Vitamin-D
(d) Vitamin-K
Answer- A
Q.29 Which among the following is a live vaccine?
(a) BCG
(b) Cholera
(c) Diphtheria
(d) Tetanus
Answer- A
Q.30 Which of the following communicable diseases are completely eradicated in India?
(a) TB
(b) Polio
(c) Smallpox
(d) Filariasis
Answer- C
Q.31 The World AIDS day is celebrated on -
(a) December 1st
(b) December 10th
(c) December 14th
(d) December 31th
Answer- A
Q.32 A sudden severe attack of shivering in which the body temperature rises rapidly to a stage of hyper-pyrexia -
(a) Pyrexia
(b) Rigor
(c) Swinging fever
(d) Inverse fever
Answer- B
Q.33 The number of pulse beats in a minute is known as -
(a) Rhythm
(b) Volume
(c) Tension
(d) Rate
Answer- D
Q.34 Increased respiratory rate over 24 breaths per minute is termed as -
(a) Apnoea
(b) Bradypnoea
(c) Tachypnoea
(d) Orthopnoea
Answer- C
Q.35 The lack of oxygen in the tissue is termed as
(a) Dyspnoea
(b) Asphyxia
(c) Anoxaemia
(d) Anoxia
Answer- D
Q.36 The instrument used to measure blood pressure is -
(a) Barometer
(b) Sphygmomanometer
(c) Tonometer
(d) Audiometer
Answer- B
Q.37 Total cessation of breathing is termed as -
(a) Apnoea
(b) Hypercapnia
(c) Eupnea
(d) Bradypnea
Answer- A
Q.38 which gland largest in the body -
(a) Thyroid
(b) Liver
(c) Pancreas
(d) Parotid gland
Answer- B
Q.39 Infancy is a period from -
(a) 0-1 year
(b) 1 - 3 years
(c) 3 - 6 years
(d) 6 - 12 years
Answer- A
Q.40 Cessation of menstruation is termed as -
(a) Menarche
(b) Thelarche
(c) Menopause
(d) Puberty
Answer- C
Q.41 How many calories will be obtained from one gram of fat ?
(a) 4 calories
(b) 12 calories
(c) 9 calories
(d) 15 calories
Answer- C
Q.42 The method of transfer of heat directly through a substance from the hot part to the cold part, from one molecule to the other is known as Ins.
(a) Convection
(b) Evaporation
(c) Radiation
(d) Conduction
Answer- D
Q.43 The formula to convert Fahrenheit scale to Celsius scale:
(a) C=(F-32)× 5/9
(b) C= (F +32) ×5/9
(c) C= (F-32) 9/5
(d) C = (F+32) 9/5
Answer- A
Q.44 A sudden return to normal temperature from a very high temperature within a few hours or day is termed as -
(a) Crisis
(b) Lysis
(c) Decline
(d) Fastiglum
Answer- A
Q.45 The normal range of pulse rate in an adult is
(a) 50-60/mt
(b) 60 - 70/mt
(c) 70-80/mt
(d) 110-115/mt
Answer- C
Q.46 The abnormal condition of the vertebral column characterized by increased convexity in the thoracic spine is known as -
(a) Opisthotonus
(b) Scoliosis
(c) Lordosis
(d) Kyphosis
Answer- D
Q.47 The type of bed made for a client who cannot get out of the bed -
(a) Occupied bed
(b) Cardiac bed
(c) Open bed
(d) Closed bed
Answer- a
Q.48 An agent that inhibits the growth of bacteria is
(a) Bactericide
(b) Fomite
(c) Bacteriostat
(d) Antipyretic
Answer- C
Q.49 The condition in which blood pressure is low associated with weakness or fainting when rises to an erect position ---
(a) Hypotension
(b) Postural hypotension
(c) Hypertension
(d) Secondary hypertension
Answer- B
Q.50 The state of complete physical, mental, social wellbeing and not merely an absence of disease or infirmity is termed as -
(a) Illness
(b) Health
(c) Wellness
(d) Equilibrium
Answer- B
Q.51 A small bone to which the tongue is attached
(a) Maxillary
(b) Ethmoid
(c) Frontal
(d) Hyoid
Answer- D
Q.52 Koplik's spot is seen in -
(a) Measles
(b) Mumps
(c) Rubella
(d) Tetanus
Answer- A
Q.53 German measles is also known as -
(a) Measles
(b) Rubella
(c) Mumps
(d) Polio
Answer- B
Q.54 Bordetella pertussis causes -
(a) Diphtheria
(b) Influenza
(c) Tetanus
(d) Whooping cough
Answer- D
Q.55 The test used in the diagnosis of TB is -
(a) Hey's test
(b) Rothera's test
(c) Schick test
(d) Mantoux test
Answer- D
Q.56 The Vaccine used in the prevention of tuberculosis is -
(a) BCG
(b) DPT
(c) TT
(d) MMR Vaccine
Answer- A
Q.57 Fertilizable life span of Oocyte -
(a) 6 to 12 hrs
(b) 12 to 24 hours
(c) 24 to 48 hours
(d) 48 to 72 hrs
Answer- B
Q.58 According to ICD. Hansen's disease will come under
(a) Infectious and parasitic disease
(b) Neoplasm
(c) Disease of the blood and blood forming organs
(d) Disease of the nervous system
Answer- A
Q.59 Fertilization occurs in
(a) Fallopian tube
(b) Ovary
(c) Uterus
(d) Cervix
Answer- A
Q.60 Implantation of the fertilised ovum occurs in the endometrium on -
(a) 4th day
(b) 5th day
(c) 6th day
(d) 9th day
Answer- C
Q.61 The endometrium during pregnancy is termed as -
(a) Inner cell mass
(b) Chorion
(c) Trophoblast
(d) Decidua
Answer- D
Q.62 The amniotic fluid volume reaches its peak at
(a) 36 - 38 weeks
(b) 34 - 36 weeks
(c) 28 - 34 weeks
(d) 26 - 28 weeks
Answer- A
Q.63 The umbilical cord contains -
(a) One artery and two veins
(b) 2 arteries
(c) 2 arteries and one vein
(d) 2 arteries and two veins
Answer- C
Q..64 The average weight of a newborn in India -
(a) 2 kg to 2.5 kg
(b) 2.5 kg to 3.5 kg
(c) 3.5 kg to 4 kg
(d) 4 kg to 4.5 kg
Answer- B
Q.65 The weight of a uterus in the non pregnant state:
(a) 30 gm
(b) 40 gm
(c) 60 gm
(d) 70 gm
Answer- C
Q.66 The net maternal weight gain during pregnancy
(1) 6-8kg
(b) 8 10 kg
(c) 10-12 kg
(d) 12-14 kg
Answer- C
Q.67 The stage of labour which starts from the onset of true labour pain and ends with full dilatation of cervix
(a) 1th stage
(b) 2 stage
(c) 3 stage
(d) 4 stage
Answer- A
Q.68 during puerperium vaginal discharge for the first fortnight -
(a) Bleeding
(b) Lochia
(c) Show
(d) Menstruation
Answer- B
Q.69 The process by which secondary oocyte is released from the ovary following rupture of a mature Grafian follicle is termed as -
(a) Oogenesis
(b) Spermatogenesis
(c) Menstruation
(d) Ovulation
Answer- D
Q.70 The blood vessel carrying oxygenated blood from placenta to the fetus -
(a) Uterine artery
(b) Hypogastric artery
(c) Umbilical artery
(d) Umbilical vein
Answer- D
Q.71 The weight of placenta at term -
(a) 200 gm
(b) 500 gm
(c) 900 gm
(d) 1000 gm
Answer- B
Q.72 The blood group termed as universal donor is -
(a) A group
(b) B group
(c) O group
(d) AB group
Answer- C
Q.73 The normal random blood sugar level is - ns.
(a) 160-180 mg%
(b) 140 - 160 mg%
(c) 120 - 140 mg%
(d) 80 - 120 mg%
Answer- D
Q.74 Who discovered the bacillus of tuberculosis?
(a) Louis Pasteur
(b) Neisser
(c) Robert Koch
(d) Hansen
Answer- C
Q.75 Bacteria that are spherical or oval in shape:
(a) Cocci
(b) Bacilli
(c) Vibrio
(d) Spirilla
Answer- A
Q.76 Cross infections occurring in hospitals are called -
(a) Focal infection
(b) Nosocomial infection
(c) Endogenous infection
(d) Exogenous infection
Answer- B
Q.77 A person who harbours the pathogen but has never suffered from the disease caused by the pathogen is known as -
(a) Healthy carrier
(b) Convalescent carrier
(c) Chronic carrier
(d) Contact carrier
Answer- A
Q.78 Pathogens cross the placental barrier and infect the fetus in uterus is termed as -
(a) Ingestion
(b) Vertical transmission
(c) iatrogenic infection
(d) Inoculation
Answer- B
Q.79 The resistance to infections which immunity an individual possesses by virtue of his genetic and constitutional make up -
(a) Acquired immunity
(b) Active immunity
(c) Innate immunity
(d) Passive immunity
Answer- C
Q.80 Which aniong the following is a permanent method of family planning?
(a) Condom
(b) Copper T
(c) Lippes Loop
(d) Tubectomy
Answer- D
Q.81 Non selective B blockers are to be avoided in which of the following condition
(a) Glaucoma
(b) Hyperthyroidism
(c) Arrhythmia
(d) Bronchial Asthma
Answer- D
Q.82 Creatine is a chemical compound which is synthesized in human -
(a) Liver
(b) Muscle
(c) Stomach
(d) Intestine
Answer- A
Q.83 Which among the following diseases is not transmitted through blood transfusion?
(a) HIV
(b) Hepatitis B
(c) Filariasis
(d) Hepatitis C
Answer- C
Q.84 Which is a DNA virus?
(a) Polio virus
(b) Hepatitis A virus
(c) Influenza virus
(d) Hepatitis B virus
Answer- D
Q.85 Convert 120 °F to °C (Conversion of Fahrenheit Scale to Centigrade Scale) is -
(a) 48.8°C
(b) 56.8°C
(c) 30°C
(d) 42°C
Answer- A
Q.86 “Sialogram” is the investigation of -
(a) Urinary bladder
(b) Oesophagus
(c) Thyroid gland
(d) Salivary gland
Answer- D
Q.87 Computerized X-ray of layers of tissue is known as -
(a) PET Scan
(b) MRI
(c) CT-Scan
(d) USS
Answer- C
Q.88 “Kerato” means
(a) Eye
(b) Cornea
(c) Eyelid
(d) Retina
Answer- B
Q.89 The following are prodrug, EXCEPT -
(a) Captopril
(b) Enalapril
(c) Perindopril
(d) Ramipril
Answer- A
Q.90 In ventricular systole -
(a) Semilunar valves closed. Ventricular filling
(b) Semilunar valves open. Blood pumped into aorta and pulmonary artery (c) AV valves opened
(d) AV valves closed
Answer- B
Q.91 Foramen magnum is part of -
(a) Frontal bone
(b) Parietal bone
(c) Occipital bone
(d) Maxilla
Answer- C
Q.92 Cholangiogram is the contrast investigation of
(a) Biliary system
(b) Spinal cord
(c) Portal system
(d) Colon
Answer- A
Q.93 Name of test used to detect urine urobilinogen is -
(a) Rothera's test
(b) Ehrlich's test
(c) Fouchet's test
(d) Hay's test
Answer- B
Q.94 Which one of the following statement is false regarding suicide?
(a) Suicidalily runs in the family.
(b) Those who commit suicide will never communicate suicidal ideas.
(c) 10% of schizophrenics die by suicide.
(d) ECT is indicated in severely depressed with suicidal risk
Answer- B
Q.95 Swine flu influenza is caused by the virus.
(a) H1N1
(b) H5N1
(c) H3N1
(d) H3N2
Answer- A
Q.96 The term “Doppler effect" is associated with which modality of investigation?
(a) Ultrasound
(b) Nuclear medicine
(c) PET CT
(d) MRI
Answer- A
Q.97 The other name of food pipe is
(a) Oropharynx
(b) Oesophagus
(c) Larynx
(d) Nasopharynx
Answer- B
Q.98 The only horizontal bone in the skeleton
(a) Clavicle
(b) Scapula
(c) Humerus
(d) Ulna
Answer- A
Q.99 'World Diabetes Day' is celebrated on -
(a) May 31st
(b) April 7
(c) November 14th
(d) December 1st
Answer- C
Q.100 In prevention of accidents wearing helmet is –
(a) Primordial prevention
(b) Primary prevention
(c) Secondary prevention
(d) Tertiary prevention
Answer- C
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