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1. Concept of Public Health was born in
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a. Mesopotamia
b. Rome
c. Greek
d. China
Answer- B
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2. A newborn exhibits respiratory distress, distension of neck veins, low BP and diminished breath sounds, most likely diagnosis is
a. Pulmonary air leak syndrome
b. Hyaline membrane disease
c. Primary atelectasis
d. Transient tachypnea
Answer- B
3. Bone age is less than chronological age in all, except
a. Chondrodystrophies
b. Hypothyroidism
c. Hypopituitarism
d. Malnutrition
Answer- A
4. The syndrome of recurrent infections, partial albinism, photophobia and nystagmus are seen in
a. Bodian-Shwachman syndrome
b. Chronic granulomatous disease
c. DiGeorge syndrome
d. Chediak-Higashi syndrome
Answer- D
5. The interureteric ridge forming the base of trigonal structure is also called
a. Bell' muscle
b. Mercier's bar
c. Rice's bar
d. White line of Toldt
Answer- B
6. Myiasis refers to
a. Foreign body in nose
b. maggot in nose
c. Fungal infection
d. Tuberculosis
Answer- B
7. Chondroma is the most common in
a. Cricoid
b. Thyroid
c. Arytenoid
d. Epiglottis
Answer- A
8. Keshan's disease is due to deficiency of
a. Zinc
b. Copper
c. Selenium
d. Manganese
Answer- C
9. Grommet is used in
a. Glue ear
b. ASOM
c. Cholesteatoma
d. CSOM
Answer- A
10. The pioneers of immunization are
a. Chinese
b. Egyptians
c. Indians
d. Romans
Answer- A
11. Non-sedative antihistamine drug is
a. Diphenhydramine
b. Promethazine
c. Astemizole
d. Chlorpheniramine
Answer- C
12. The most reliable landmark in otoscopy is
a. Handle of malleus
b. Umbo
c. Cone of light
d. Lateral process of malleus
Answer- C
13. Opioid analgesic inhibit the release of
a. ADH
b. LH.
c. Prolactin
d. Somatotropin
Answer- B
14. A patient has been admitted to the hospital with gastroenteritis. During
assessment, the nurse is expected to find:
a. Hypoactive bowel sounds
b. Hyperactive bowel sounds
c. Rigid and board like abdomen
d. Rebound tenderness
Answer- B
15. The most frequent complication arising from hyperviscosity of polycythemia is
a. Thrombosis
b. Cardiomyopathy
c. Pulmonary fibrosis
d. Leukemia
Answer- A
16. The nurse while taking care of a patient with cervical level spinal cord injury
should give priority to the following nursing diagnosis
a. Risk for hypertension
b. Ineffective airway clearance
c. Ineffective thermoregulation
d. Impaired physical mobility
Answer- B
17. When variables are not measurable, which of the following is to be represented?
a. Nominal
b. Ordinal
c. Interval
d. Ratio
Answer- A
18. Best method of variability is
a. Mean
b. Median
c. Range
d. Standard deviation
Answer- D
19. Mortality experience is taken into consideration, when finding
a. General fertility rate
b. Total fertility rate
c. Net reproduction rate
d. Gross reproduction rate
Answer- D
20. In which one pair, indicating a vicious circle of cardiac deterioration, is set-up
in cardiogenic shock?
a. Ventricular force-cardiac output
b. Venous return-right atrial pressure
c. Arteria wall-peripheral resistance
d. Arterial pressure-coronary blood flow
Answer- B
21. The correct value of refractive index of air
a. 1.001
b. 1.000
c. 0.009
d. 1.010
Answer- B
22. In response to hypoglycemia, the hormone cause hepatic
glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis
a. Glucagon
b. Cortisol
c. Epinephrine
d. GH
Answer- A
23. Biotin is a coenzyme for
a. Oxidases
b. Decarboxylases
C. Oxygenases
d. Carboxylases
Answer- D
24. Breakdown of 1 gram of hemoglobin produces
a. 20 mg of bilirubin
b. 35 mg of bilirubin
c. 50 mg of bilirubin
d. 70 mg of bilirubin
Answer- B
25. The immunoglobulin can fix complement is
a. IgM
b. IgM
c. IgA
d. IgD
Answer- B
26. Characteristic intestinal pathogen in AIDS is
a. Salmonella
b. Isospora
c. Cryptosporidium
d. Strongylosis
Answer- C
27. The first IOL implantation was carried out by
a. Binkhorst
b. Ridley
c. Cholyce
d. Strampelli
Answer- B
28. Strawberry vaginitis is seen in infection with
a. Gonococcus
b. Trichomonas vaginalis
c. Haemophilus vaginalis
d. Candida albicans
Answer- B
29. Vitiligo involving distal digits, periorificial areas is named as
a. Vitiligo vulgaris
b. Focal vitiligo
c. Acrofacial vitiligo
d. Universal vitiligo
Answer- C
30. The sign of increased ICP in a child, 18-month old is
a. Increased irritability
b. Narrowing pulse pressure
c. Pinpoint pupils
d. Tachycardia
Answer- A
31. Pseudounipolar neurons are seen in
a. Retina
b. Olfactory mucosa
c. Spinal cord
d. Spinal ganglion
Answer- C
32. The following is atavistic epiphysis
a. Coracoid process
b. Trochanter of femur
c. Lower end fibula
d. Greater tubercle of humerus
Answer- A
33. Example of multipennate muscle
a. Dorsal interossei
b. Flexor pollicis longus
c. Rectus femoris
d. Subscapularis
Answer- C
34. The following denotes the toxicity of medications may cause a client
to see a green halo around the light
a. Digoxin
b. Furosemide
c. Metoprolol
d. Enalapril
Answer- A
35. The morbidity indicator, which is equivalent to number of years of
full health, a newborn can expect to live based on the current rate of its health?
a. HALE
b. DALY
C. Sullivan's index
d. IMR
Answer- A
36. Giving instructions for breast self-examination, is particularly important for
clients with the following medical problem
a. Cervical dysplasia
b. Dermoid cyst
c. Endometrial polyp
d. Ovarian cancer
Answer- D
37. The following vitamins is used to enhance absorption of calcium from GI tract
a. Vitamin A
b. Vitamin C
C. Vitamin D
d. Vitamin E
Answer- C
38. A client with following condition is likely to develop rectal cancer
a. Adenomatous polyps
b. Diverticulitis
c. Hemorrhoids
d. PUD
Answer- A
39. Osteomyelitis most commonly results from which of the following
mechanisms?
a. Immune suppression
b. IV drug use
c. Surgery
d. Trauma
Answer- D
40. For a client having an episode of acute narrow angle
glaucoma, a nurse expects to give the following medication
a. Acetazolamide
b . Atropine
c. Furosemide
d . Urokinase
Answer- A
41. A client with cancer develops pleural effusion. During chest auscultation, the following breath sounds should be expected to hear
a. Cackles
b. Rhonchi
c. Diminished breath sounds
d. Wheeze
Answer- C
42. According to the psychological theorists such as Freud and Jung,
treatment of symptoms should involve the following action
a. Modifying the behavior by manipulating the Environment
b. Using desensitization
c. Uncovering past events
d. Using family therapy
Answer- C
43. Norepinephrine has been linked to pTSD, because it plays a role in
which of the following activities?
a. ANS activity
b. Glutamate metabolism
c. Excitatory neurotransmitter inhibition
d. Pain regulation
Answer- A
44. The term applied to tiny, blanched, slightly raised end arterioles found on
the face, neck, arms and chest
a. Epulis
b. Linea nigra
c. Striae gravidarum
d . Telangiectasia
Answer- D
45. In a complete hydatidiform mole, which of the following karyotypes is typically found?
a. 46 XX
b. 69 XXY
c. 69 XXX
d. 69 XYY
Answer- A
46. The method of pain control incorporates effleurage as a technique to displace pain
a. Bradley method
b. Hydrotherapy
c. Lamaze method
d. Nubain method
Answer- B
47. The following Leopold's maneuvers assess the descent
of the presenting part into pelvis
a. First
b. Second
c. Third
d. Fourth
Answer- C
48. When attempting to interact with a neonate experiencing drug
withdrawal, which behavior would indicate that the neonate's willing to interact?
a. Gaze aversions
b. Hiccups
c. Quiet alert state
d . Yawning
Answer- D
49. The GI disorder most suggestive of cystic fibrosis
a. Duodenal obstruction
b. Jejunal atresia
c. Malrotation
d. Meconium ileus
Answer- D
50. Name the operation recommended to correct tricuspid atresia
a. Blalock-Taussig operation
b. Fontan procedure
c. Jutune procedure
d. Patch closure
Answer- B
51. The following is the most frequent site of internal bleeding associated
with hemophilia
a. Brain tissue
b. GI tract
c. Joint cavities
d. Spinal cord
Answer- C
52. The following percentages represent a case of congenital hip dysplasia
involving both hips
a. 10%
b. 25%
c. 50%
d. 75%
Answer- A
53. Quality assurance refers to
a. Standard practice
b. Measurement scale
c. Evaluation scale
d . Rating scale
Answer- A
54. When it comes to sodium, for a healthy diet, sodium should be limited to
a. 4000 mg/day
b. 3000 mg/day
c. 2400 mg/day
d. 2300 mg/day
Answer- C
55. Pinel is known for
a. Psychoanalysis
b. Moral treatment of patient
c. Cognitive therapy
d. Group psychotherapy
Answer- B
56. A 34-year-old female has recently been diagnosed with autoimmune disease. She has also recently discovered that she is pregnant, the immunoglobulin that will provide protection to the fetus in the womb is
a. IgA
b. IgG
c. IgM
d. IgE
Answer- B
57. A 35-year-old male has been an insulin dependent diabetic for the last 5 years and is now unable to urinate. The following is most likely to suspect
a. Atherosclerosis
b. Diabetic nephropathy
c. Autonomic neuropathy
d. Somatic neuropathy
Answer- C
58. A 24-year-old female is admitted to casualty with confusion. The patient has a history of myeloma. Now she has the complaints of constipation, severe abdominal pain, and polyurea. The condition is
a. Diverticulitis
b. Hypercalcemia
c. Hypocalcemia
d. Irritable bowel syndrome
Answer- B
59. "Totem and Taboo" is the work of
a. Freud
b. Jung
c. Mead
d. Erikson
Answer- A
60. Widmark formula' is used to determine the quantity of
a. Alcohol
b. Barbiturates
c. Cannabis
d. Diazepam
Answer- A
61. 'Amotivational syndrome' has been associated with long-term use of
a. Alcohol
b. Benzodiazepines
c. Cannabis
d. Barbiturates
Answer- C
62. Angel dust is
a. Amphetamine
b. Phencyclidine
c. Heroin
d. LSD
Answer- B
63. The rate is produced by dividing the number of deaths during one year by estimated mid year population
a. Crude death rate
b. Morbidity incidence
c. Mortality prevalence
d. Proportional population rate
Answer- A
64. Within epidemiological framework, interrelationships among a multitude of factors, constitute
a. Confounding variables
b. Natural history of disease causation
c. Systems effect
d. Web of causation
Answer- D
65. Mittelschmerz is pain associated with
a. Vomiting
b. Ovulation
c. Defecation
d. Sexual intercourse
Answer- B
66. A statistical source for population age distributions, dependency ratios and SES characteristics is
a. Census data
b . Morbidity data
c. Service utilization data
d. Vital statistics
Answer- A
67. During the first trimester of pregnancy, the source of elevated estrogen
and progesterone is
a. Fetal adrenal glands
b. Fetal liver
c. Corpus luteum
d. Maternal ovaries
Answer- C
68. Regarding fetal development, lungs are capable of breathing air at
a. 22nd weeks of pregnancy
b. 25th weeks of pregnancy
c 30th weeks of pregnancy
d. 18th week of pregnancy
Answer- A
69. SHBG is decreased in
a. Cirrhosis
b. Hirsutism
c. Pregnancy
d. Estrogen therapy
Answer- B
70. The nursing intervention, most appropriate for promoting the environment
safety of client with cognitive disorder is
a. Applying an identification bracelet on the client
b. Maintaining daily routine care to the client
c. Placing a clock and daily schedule in the client's room
d. Using short sentences when speaking with clients
Answer- C
71. When disposing of plastic bags, tubings, syringes and gloves used to administer antineoplastic drugs, the nurse should implement which nursing intervention?
a. Avoiding contact with the equipment by allowing housekeeping to remove it
b. Discarding all used equipment in a container marked "Isolation
c. Dispose all equipments in a container marked “Bio Health Hazard”
d. Disposing all used equipments in the regular trash receptacles
Answer- C
72. Triphasic K-complex is seen in which phase of sleep?
a. Stage-1
b. Stage-II
c. Stage-III
d. REM Sleep
Answer- B
73. The following problem does not typically result from uncontrolled gestational diabetes mellitus
a. Maternal hypoglycemia
b. Fetal demise
c. Insufficient amniotic fluid
d. Maternal hypertension
Answer- D
74. Knock-out drops' or 'Mickey Finn' stands for
a. Methyl alcohol
b. Ethylene glycol
c. Chloroform .
d. Chloral hydrate
Answer- D
75. The client with a rectovaginal fistula is at risk of infection. The intervention, most important in the preventive aspect of nursing care is
a. Administering antibiotics
b. Ensuring adequate rest to enhance healing
c. Monitoring temperature and WBC count
d. Performing perineal care
Answer- D
76. A patient with bipolar disorder becomes verbally aggressive in a group therapy session, which of the following responses by the nurse would be the best?
a. "You are behaving in an unacceptable manner, and you need to control yourself”
b. "If you continue like that, no one will want to be around you"
c. "You are fighting everyone in the group, leave room Immediately”
d. “Other people are disturbed by your profanity. I will walk with you down
the hall to help release some of that energy"
Answer- D
77. The natural hormone produced by the pineal gland that induces sleep
a. Amphetamine
b . Melatonin
c. Methylphenidate
d . Pemoline
Answer- B
78. “Let likes be cured by likes”. This law similar in the
concept of
a. Ayurveda
b. Biofield therapeutics
c. Chiropractic medicine
d. Homeopathy
Answer- D
79. The nurse suspects that the laboring client may have been physically abused by her male partner. The most appropriate intervention is
a. Confront the male partner
b. Question the women in front of her partner
c. Contact hospital security
d. Collaborate with the physician to make a referral to social services
Answer- D
80. One of the action, best explains the main role of surfactant in the neonate is
a. Assists the ciliary body maturation in the upper airways
b. Helps to maintain rhythmic breathing pattern
c. Promotes clearing mucus from the respiratory tract
d. Helps the lung remain expanded after the initiation of breathing
Answer- A
81. Free base is a form of
a. LSD
b. Brown sugar
c. Cocaine
d. Heroin
Answer- C
82. Aminopterin is antivitamin of
a. Pyridoxine
b. Niacin
c. Folic acid
d. Riboflavin
Answer- C
83. The following medication has been connected with development of Reye's syndrome which of the
a. Amphetamine
b. Melatonin
c. Aspirin
d. Ibuprofen
Answer- C
84. Pelkan's spur is seen in
a. Rickets
b. Scurvy
c. Hypothyroidism
d. Hypopituitarism
Answer- B
85. Bruxism refers to
a. Nightmares
b. Nocturnal enuresis
c. Sleep walking
d. Tooth grinding
Answer- D
86. Father of epidemiology
a. Hippocrates
b. Robert Wilson
c. Jon Snow
d. John Alex
Answer- A
87. The goal of oxygen therapy for a client with pulmonary embolism is to obtain
a. PaCO2above 40 mmHg
b. PaCO2, above 60 mm Hg
c. PaCO2, below 40 mm Hg
d. PaCO2, below 60 mm Hg
Answer- B
88. A client with a pulmonary embolism may have an umbrella filter, placed in
the vena cava to
a. Prevents further clot formation
b. Collects clots, so they do not go to the lungs
c. Break up clots into insignificantly small pieces
d. Contains anticoagulants that are slowly released, releasing the clots
Answer- B
89. Frankel's line in the X-ray is seen in
a. Scurvy
b. Rickets
c. Congenital syphilis
d. None of the above
Answer- B
90. Theophylline is prescribed for a client with chronic bronchitis, the substance increases the elimination of theophylline leading to subtherapeutic levels of the drug is
a. Caffeine containing beverages
b. Oral contraceptives
c. Corticosteroids
d. Marijuana
Answer- A
91. A client is presented with an embolic stroke. Which of the following conditions places the client at the risk of thrombo embolic stroke?
a. Atrial fibrillation
b. Bradycardia
c. Deep vein thrombosis
d. History of myocardial infarction
Answer- C
92. “Education is the natural harmonious and progressive development of man's
innate powers”, said by
a. John Dewy
b. Pestalozzi
c. Heward Joyce
d. Rousseau
Answer- B
93. At which stage, should initial screening for idiopathic juvenile scoliosis take place?
a. 7 years
b. 10 years
c. 13 years
d. 17 years
Answer- B
94. The following committee was given recommendations to start a college
of nursing in India
a. Bhore committee
b. Kartar Singh Committee
c. S Radhakrishnan Committee
d. Mudaliar Committee
Answer- B
95. The statistical synthesis of the datas from a set of comparable studies of
a problem, and it yields a quantitative summary of the period of the pooled
results is
a. Meta synthesis
b. Meta analysis
c. Concept mapping
d. Concept synthesis
Answer- B
96. FIGLU test is used to detect
a. Vitamin A intoxication
b. Niacin acid deficiency
c. Folic acid deficiency
d. Vitamin B12 deficiency
Answer- D
97. Accrediting body "responsible for the specialized accreditation of nursing
educational programs, both postsecondary and higher degree (Master's degree,
Baccalaureate Degree, Associate Degree, Diploma, and Practical Nursing Program)"
a. NLNAC
b. TNAI
C. ΝΑΒΗ
d. NAE
Answer- A
98. "It may seem a strange principle to enunciate as the very first requirement in
a hospital that should do the sick no harm”. This famous quote is of
a. Florence Nightingale
b. Cass Canfield
c. Carrie Latet
d. Virginia Henderson
Answer- A
99. The aspiration of theory“the fully functional person, the the best approach
for the facilitator to assist the learners to perform their full potential,
is to know them well”
a. Levin's theory
b. Roger's theory
c. King goal attainment theory
d. Peplau's theory
Answer- B
100. A client attorney can file a lawsuit within which time frame
a. Discovery role
b. Statute of limitations
c. Grace period
d. Alternative dispute resolution.
Answer- B
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