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DHFWS Nadia Community Health Officer Exam - English

Duration: 60 Β· Questions: 100 Β· Max Marks: 100 Β· Language: 3

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Community Health Officer

1
Virus of bird flu is also known as-
  1. A.NH51
  2. B.HN61
  3. C.H5N1
  4. D.NH15
2
White lung disease is prevalent among the worker of-
  1. A.Floor industries
  2. B.cotton industries
  3. C.Paper industries
  4. D.Salt industries
3
Edward Jenner is related with which of the following disease-
  1. A.Chicken pox
  2. B.small pox
  3. C.Typhoid
  4. D.tuberculosis
4
Who discovered vaccine of rabies?
  1. A.Pasture
  2. B.Jenner
  3. C.Alexander Fleming
  4. D.Aristotle
5
Communication ties people to their-
  1. A.Social surrounding
  2. B.Physical surrounding
  3. C.Materialistic surrounding
  4. D.Environmental surrounding
6
World Red Cross day falls on-
  1. A.8 May
  2. B.22 April
  3. C.19 March
  4. D.1 December
7
The family is the most important in the emotional development because it-
  1. A.provide support for the young
  2. B.gives reward and punishment
  3. C.reflects more of the larger society
  4. D.helps one to learn identify and roles
8
A tendency to behave in a consistent manner in variable situation is known as-
  1. A.Personality
  2. B.habit
  3. C.Trait
  4. D.behavior
9
The ability to see meaningful relationship between things is known as-
  1. A.Intelligence 
  2. B.character
  3. C.Perception
  4. D.behavior
10
Basic unit in all societies is-
  1. A.Individual
  2. B.group
  3. C.Family
  4. D.none of the above
11
Which one of the following organ break fats to produce cholesterol?
  1. A.liver
  2. B.lungs
  3. C.kidney
  4. D.pancreas                
12
Insulim was discovered by? 
  1. A.F. Banting
  2. B.Freaderick Sanger
  3. C.Janer
  4. D.Robert coach                   
13
Digestion of protein starts from-
  1. A.small intestine         
  2. B.large intestine                
  3. C.mouth
  4. D.stomach                          
14
Bile is produced by-  
  1. A.liver
  2. B.kidney
  3. C.Pancreas
  4. D.appendix                    
15
Bile is stored in-  
  1. A.liver
  2. B.Kidney
  3. C.pancreas
  4. D.gall bladder                      
16
Which of the following is a good source of Vitamin E?
  1. A.egg
  2. B.fish       
  3. C.meat
  4. D.fresh vegetable                
17
The term used for bad breath from mouth is?
  1. A.halitosis
  2. B.pyorrhea            
  3. C.bromidrosis  
  4. D.hyperhidrosis                    
18
The amount of protein required by an Indian adult per days is?
  1. A.1 gm/kg body wt.
  2. B.2gm/kg body wt.  
  3. C.1.5gm /kg body wt
  4. D.2.5gm /kg body w.t                  
19
The precursor of vitamin A-
  1. A.carotene
  2. B.retinol
  3. C.calciferol
  4. D.nicotinic acid                       
20
The daily requirement of vitamin D by an adult is-
  1. A.2 microgram /day
  2. B.2.5 microgram /day
  3. C.3 microgram /day     
  4. D.4 microgram / day               
21
Pathogenic organisms are
  1. A.Used in the pasteurization process
  2. B.More plentiful than any other type of organism
  3. C.Important to industry
  4. D.Harmful to humans
22
For giving CPCR, after ascertaining unresponsiveness one should :
  1. A.Call for help
  2. B.Establish an airway
  3. C.Check the carotid pulse
  4. D.Give chest compression
23
Local cold application transfer heat from the body by :
  1. A.Radiation
  2. B.Evaporation
  3. C.Convection
  4. D.Conduction
24
Autoclaving a means of sterilization will destroy
  1. A.All microorganisms
  2. B.Pathogenic microorganisms
  3. C.Non pathogenic microorganisms
  4. D.Just yeasts and molds
25
Ò€‹Position in which the patient is to be cared after lower extremity amputation is :
  1. A.Left lateral
  2. B.Supme with head turned to one side
  3. C.Side lying with amputated side up
  4. D.Prone
26
When giving a patient intramuscular preoperative medications, the practical nurse must remember to inject into site no more than ?
  1. A.1 ml
  2. B.2ml
  3. C.3ml
  4. D.4ml
27
The safest position for a lady with cord prolapse in labor is :
  1. A.Fowler's position
  2. B.Prone
  3. C.Supine
  4. D.Trendelenburg
28
The percentage of water in human body is :
  1. A.60%
  2. B.80%
  3. C.35
  4. D.None of these
29
Daily care of patient's room would consist of
  1. A.Disinfecting and sterilizing items in his immediate area
  2. B.Providing fresh water for his flowers
  3. C.Scrubbing and waxing the floor
  4. D.Damp dusting and straightening
30
The most important electrolyte of intracellular fluid is :
  1. A.Potassium
  2. B.Calcium
  3. C.Sodium
  4. D.Chloride
31
During the bath observation of skin include ?
  1. A.Temperature integrity and condition
  2. B.Colour, warmth and bruising
  3. C.Markings made by wrinkles in the sheet or crumbs
  4. D.Distribution and colour of hair
32
Patient recovering from general anaesthesia should be positioned in :
  1. A.Supine position
  2. B.Fowler's position
  3. C.Trendelenburg position
  4. D.Side lying position
33
Included as a part of charting is the recording of observations and assessment of the patient. Basic skills used by the nurse in assessment are ?
  1. A.Subjective and objective observation
  2. B.Communications of the patient
  3. C.Laboratory data and patient's response to tests
  4. D.Recording of all data in a legal manner
34
Lugol's solution contains :
  1. A.Potassium iodide
  2. B.Sodium bromide
  3. C.Ammonium chloride
  4. D.Calcium chloride
35
Which of the following feature is not related to Gushing's triad ?
  1. A.Systolic BP
  2. B.Hypothermia
  3. C.Bradycardia
  4. D.Widening pulse pressure
36
Signs of a local infection include
  1. A.Redness,, pain, swelling and decreased temperature
  2. B.Increase and decreased blood pressure
  3. C.Redness, pain and swelling of the area
  4. D.Increased temperature, pain, redness and decreased urine output
37
The mount of bleaching powder for disinfection of 1000 gallons of water is :
  1. A.oz
  2. B.loz
  3. C.50 gm
  4. D.10 gm
38
The physician writes the following order, "Obtain a sterile urine specimen for C & S". Which of the following is true concerning a sterile urine specimen ?
  1. A.May be obtained from the catheter bag if the patient has a Foley catheter
  2. B.May be obtained using the "clean catch" or "mid stream" method as long as you use a sterile container
  3. C.Must be obtained either by catheterizing the patient or from the catheter itself if the patient has a Foley catheter
  4. D.May be obtained only by clamping off a Foley catheter for 15 minutes and then taking the specimen from the catheter tubing
39
Best method of oxygen administration to a 2 month old baby is :
  1. A.Oxyhood
  2. B.Face mask
  3. C.Nasal cannula
  4. D.Oxygen tent
40
Best method of oxygen administration to a Burn patient is :
  1. A.Oxyhood
  2. B.Nasal cannula
  3. C.Face mask
  4. D.Oxygen tent
41
Nursing observation that should be reported to physician immediately include ?
  1. A.Pulse, hypotention and decreased urinary output
  2. B.Obstruction of the intravenous tubing and inflammation at the puncture site
  3. C.Removal of the signs of local infection
  4. D.Three hundred fifty millimetre of yellow green drainage from nasogastric tube during the 8 hour shift
42
Best mask of oxygen administration to a facial Burn patient used as :
  1. A.Aerosol mask
  2. B.Venturi mask
  3. C.Face mask 
  4. D.Non Rebreather mask
43
To check the placement of nasogastric tube the nurse can ?
  1. A.Order a chest xray examination after injecting Sce of air into the stomach
  2. B.Ask the patient if the tube feels as if it is in the stomach
  3. C.Ask the patient to take tree deep breaths while pinching the nasogastric tube
  4. D.Inject 5cc of air into the nasogastric tube while listening with a stethoscope for air entering the stomach
44
Best mask of oxygen administration are used in clinical practice when patient need higher humidify oxygen :
  1. A.Aerosol mask
  2. B.Venturi mask
  3. C.Face mask
  4. D.Non rebreather mask
45
Amount of blood used for exchange transfuse in a neonate is :
  1. A.50 ml/kg body weight
  2. B.65 ml/kg body weight
  3. C.80 ml/kg body weight
  4. D.100 ml/kg body weight
46
In case of accident what would you first exam :
  1. A.Patent airway
  2. B.Hemorrhage
  3. C.Fractures
  4. D.Possible head injury
47
For eye examination the instrument used is :
  1. A.Percussion hammer
  2. B.Otoscope
  3. C.Stethoscope
  4. D.Opthalmoscope
48
The important nursing intervention prior to administration of preanesthetic medication is :
  1. A.Ask patient to empty the bladder
  2. B.Do deep breathing and coughing exercises
  3. C.Shave the skin
  4. D.Regulate IV accurately
49
All these are sterilized by chemicals except :
  1. A.Endoscopes
  2. B.Gauze
  3. C.Scissors
  4. D.Cables
50
You would use the following methods artificial respiration
  1. A.Mouthto mouth
  2. B.Pronepressure
  3. C.Back pressur
  4. D.Mouthtonose
51
The important nursing intervention prior surgery is :
  1. A.Ask patient to empty the bladder
  2. B.Do deep breathing and coughing exercises
  3. C.Shave the skin
  4. D.Regulate IV accurately
52
In order to stop oozing bleeding you would first try ?
  1. A.Pressure points
  2. B.Direct pressure to the wound
  3. C.Tourniquet
  4. D.Ice packs
53
Who invented thermometer :
  1. A.Celsius
  2. B.Galileo Galilee
  3. C.Lord Kelvin
  4. D.Thomas J. Manning
54
Characteristic sign of heat exhaustion are ?
  1. A.Profuse perspiration, normal body temperature, fainting
  2. B.Unconsciousness, incontinence and bradycardia
  3. C.Elevated body temperature, hot dry skin and tachycardia
  4. D.Flushed face, rigidity of body muscles and excessive salivation
55
A clinical thermometer indicates temperatures in degree Fahrenheit from :
  1. A.95 to 110
  2. B.94 to 110
  3. C.98 to 110
  4. D.96 to 112
56
The normal breath rate of human beings is :
  1. A.12-15 per minute
  2. B.22-25 per minute
  3. C.15-18 per minute
  4. D.20-24 per minute
57
If a patient asks you to pray with him you should ?
  1. A.Summon the hospital chaplain or minister of the patient faith
  2. B.Ask him about his faith because you may not agree with his religious belief
  3. C.Comply with his request, asking him if he has any special prayer he would like to say
  4. D.Ignore his request, realizing that illness after causes a patient concern about spiritual welfare
58
If would eviscerations occurs, the immediate nursing action is :
  1. A.Cover the would with sterile dry gauze
  2. B.Leave the wound uncovered and pull the skin edges together
  3. C.Cover the wound with sterile gauze moistened with sterile NS
  4. D.Cover the wound with water-soaked gauze
59
How frequent should the nurse monitor the Vital Sign of the patient in the recovery room ?
  1. A.Every 15 minutes
  2. B.Every 60 min
  3. C.Every 30 min
  4. D.Every 45 min
60
A common blood test is that is used in a urologic workup is the blood urea nitrogen BUN) test. The normal level for this test is
  1. A.10 to 20 mg/100ml of whole blood
  2. B.25 to 40 mg/100ml of whole blood
  3. C.50 to 80 mg/100ml of whole blood
  4. D.70 to 120 mg/100ml of whole blood 
61
The most important factor in the prevention of postoperative infection is :
  1. A.Frequent change of wound dressings
  2. B.Proper administration of antibiotics
  3. C.Fluid intake of 2-3 L/day
  4. D.Practice of strict aseptic techniques
62
Mr. X is to have a suprapubic prostatectomy. In this procedure the gland is approached through
  1. A.Bladder
  2. B.Perineum
  3. C.Urethra
  4. D.Ureter
63
Which of the following nursing actions should be given highest priority when admitting the patient into the operating room ?
  1. A.Level of consciousness
  2. B.Patient identification and correct operative consent
  3. C.Positioning and skin preperation
  4. D.Vital signs
64
After a cast has been applied, the nurse should suspect circulatory impairment if the patient of  ?
  1. A.Stiffness of the digits
  2. B.Itching of the part
  3. C.Numbness or tingling or both of the digits
  4. D.Excessive sweating under the cast
65
ALT exceeds AST in :
  1. A.Viral hepatitis
  2. B.Cholestatic hepatitis
  3. C.Toxic hepatitis
  4. D.All the above
66
Information necessary for complete pain assessment would include ?
  1. A.Precipitating event description and location
  2. B.Medication preference and location
  3. C.Emotional state of the patient and nutritional need
  4. D.Time since last injection and physician order 
67
Test for hypersensitivity is called :
  1. A.Patch test
  2. B.None of the above
  3. C.Patrick's test
  4. D.Post-coital test
68
Humidified oxygen is administered via tracheostomy after a laryngectomy because
  1. A.Humidified oxygen contains more water
  2. B.The upper airway is no longer connected to the lower airway
  3. C.The lower airway heals more quickly if humidity is utilized
  4. D.Humidified oxygen administration facilitates Suctioning
69
Choosing the appropriate catheter depends on :
  1. A.Knowledge of any allergies to latex or plastic
  2. B.The expected duration of catheterization
  3. C.The size of the patient's urethral canal
  4. D.All the above 
70
The purpose of steam inhalation is to
  1. A.Produce thicker secretions, which may be expectrated more easily
  2. B.Increase the oxygen content coming 10 contact with the mucous membranes
  3. C.Prevent drying of the trachea or tracheitis
  4. D.All of the Above
71
Curved or coude catheters have :
  1. A.A rounded curved tip
  2. B.A single lumen with a small 11/24 cm opening
  3. C.A single lumen with a small 114 cm opening
  4. D.An inflatable balloon that encircles the tip near the lumen or opening
72
The patient with bleeding esophagus varices can be treated with a Sengstaken Blakemore Tube. In caring for the patient with this type of tube; the nurse should be most alert for
  1. A.Loss of balloon pressure
  2. B.Irritation of nares
  3. C.Airway obstruction
  4. D.Atelectasis
73
The skin is shaved prior to surgery in order to :
  1. A.Facilitate skin incision
  2. B.To prevent wound infection
  3. C.Reduce post operation scarring
  4. D.Indicate the site to be draped
74
When interpreting the results of the tes Tape on urine, orange indicate
  1. A.1+ sugar
  2. B.2+sugar
  3. C.3+ sugar
  4. D.5+ sugar
75
Quantity of sodium chloride required to make 1 litre of normal saline is :
  1. A.900 grams
  2. B.0.9 grams
  3. C.9 grams
  4. D.90 grams  
76
A patient is to be started on an eternal feeding. What important steps should nurse take before the patient in started on eternal feeding
  1. A.Evaluate the familiar perception of eternal feeding
  2. B.Assess the understanding of eternal feeding
  3. C.Assess patient allergy to lactogen
  4. D.Make sure patient had nothing by mouth while eternal feeding is started
77
White doing CPR the compression ventilation ratio in an adult should be :
  1. A.25:2
  2. B.30:2
  3. C.15:2
  4. D.20:2
78
A 4year old client was brought to the health centre with chief complaint of severe diarrhea and the passage of "rice water". The client is most probably suffering from which condition ?
  1. A.Giardiasis
  2. B.Cholera
  3. C.Dysentery
  4. D.Amebiasi
79
You are irrigating a draining wound with sterile saline solution. Which of the following would be the most appropriate procedure to follow :
  1. A.Prepare sterile field, put on sterile gloves & remove soiled dressing, wash hands
  2. B.Wash hands, wear clean gloves, re wash hands, prepare sterile field soiled dressing, remove gloves, wash ha wear sterile gloves, prepare sterile field
  3. C.Remove solid dressing, flush wound
  4. D.Pour solution, wash hands and remove vol dressing, prepare sterile field
80
To diagnosis meningitis which type of sample, collected :
  1. A.Urine
  2. B.CSF
  3. C.Bone-marrow
  4. D.Stool
81
What is the primary function of a plasmid in a bacterial cell ?
  1. A.Energy Production
  2. B.Protein Synthesis
  3. C.Genetic Exchange
  4. D.Cell division
82
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of plasmids ?
  1. A.Single-stranded DNA
  2. B.Circular DNA
  3. C.Linear DNA
  4. D.RNA genome
83
What is the primary focus of nursing care ?
  1. A.Diagnosis and treatment
  2. B.Holistic patient care
  3. C.Administrative tasks
  4. D.Research and data analysis
84
Which of the following is not a component of the nursing process ?
  1. A.Assessment
  2. B.Planning
  3. C.Evaluation
  4. D.Promotion
85
Which term refers to the integration of clinical knowledge and technical skills in nursing practice ?
  1. A.Critical thinking
  2. B.Empathy
  3. C.Communication
  4. D.Time management
86
Who is considered the founder of modern nursing ?
  1. A.Florence Nightingale
  2. B.Clara Barton
  3. C.Mary Seacole
  4. D.Dorothea Dix
87
In which war did Florence Nightingale establish her nursing principles and practices ?
  1. A.Crimean War
  2. B.American Civil War
  3. C.World War I
  4. D.Napoleonic Wars
88
Who is known for his discovery of the smallpox vaccine ?
  1. A.Edward Jenner
  2. B.Louis Pasteur
  3. C.Robert Koch
  4. D.Joseph Lister
89
What is the primary focus of obstetrical nursing ?
  1. A.Newborn care
  2. B.Female reproductive health
  3. C.Maternal care during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum
  4. D.Male reproductive health
90
What does the term 'gravida' refer to ?
  1. A.The number of live births
  2. B.The number of pregnancies
  3. C.The number of stillbirths
  4. D.The number of abortions
91
What is the normal duration of a full-term pregnancy ?
  1. A.32 weeks
  2. B.34 weeks
  3. C.36 weeks
  4. D.40 weeks
92
What is the primary goal of national mental health programs ?
  1. A.To improve access to mental health services and protect the rights of the mentally ill
  2. B.To limit access to mental health care
  3. C.To focus solely on psychiatric hospitals
  4. D.To ignore human rights issues
93
Which international document outlines the human rights of individuals with mental illness ?
  1. A.The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
  2. B.The Geneva Convention
  3. C.The Paris Agreement
  4. D.The Convention on the Rights of the Child
94
What is a key principle in the human rights approach to mental health care ?
  1. A.Respect for the dignity and autonomy of the individual
  2. B.Restricting patient autonomy
  3. C.Ignoring individual preferences
  4. D.Limiting patient involvement in care decisions
95
Which of the following is not a part of the female reproductive system?
  1. A.Ovary
  2. B.Fallopian tube
  3. C.Prostate gland
  4. D.Uterus
96
Where does fertilization of the ovum typically occur?
  1. A.Ovary
  2. B.Uterus
  3. C.Cervix
  4. D.Fallopian tube
97
The primary function of the testis is to:
  1. A.Produce urine
  2. B.Produce sperm and testosterone
  3. C.Regulate blood sugar
  4. D.Control temperature
98
Community health nursing focuses on:
  1. A.Hospital patients only
  2. B.Individuals with chronic illness
  3. C.People in community settings
  4. D.Only children
99
The main goal of community health nursing is:
  1. A.Promote hospital admission
  2. B.Promote and preserve health of community
  3. C.Give injections only
  4. D.Isolate patients
100
What is the full form of PHC?
  1. A.Private Health Clinic
  2. B.Primary Health Centre
  3. C.Public Health Council
  4. D.Personal Health Care
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