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NEIGRIHMS Nursing Officer Exam - English

Duration: 120 Β· Questions: 100 Β· Max Marks: 100 Β· Language: 3

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Medical surgical Nursing

1
Who is considered the founder of modern nursing ?
  1. A.Florence Nightingale
  2. B.Clara Barton
  3. C.Mary Seacole
  4. D.Dorothea Dix
2
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
3
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
4
Who is considered the father of modern surgery and introduced the concept of antiseptic surgery ?
  1. A.Joseph Lister
  2. B.William Harvey
  3. C.Hippocrates
  4. D.Andreas Vesalius
5
Which physician is known for his work on the circulation of blood in the body ?
  1. A.William Harvey
  2. B.Hippocrates
  3. C.Galen
  4. D.Andreas Vesalius
6
Who is often referred to as the "Father of Medicine" and is known for his contributions to medical ethics and the Hippocratic Oath ?
  1. A.Hippocrates
  2. B.Galen
  3. C.Avicenna (Ibn Sina)
  4. D.Andreas Vesalius
7
Who is credited with discovering the role of bacteria in causing infectious diseases ?
  1. A.Robert Koch
  2. B.Louis Pasteur
  3. C.Edward Jenner
  4. D.William Osler
8
Who introduced the concept of asepsis in surgical procedures and is known for the development of sterile techniques ?
  1. A.Ignaz Semmelweis
  2. B.Joseph Lister
  3. C.William Osler
  4. D.Florence Nightingale
9
Who is known for his work on the germ theory of disease, which laid the foundation for modern microbiology ?
  1. A.Louis Pasteur
  2. B.Robert Koch
  3. C.Edward Jenner
  4. D.Florence Nightingale
10
Which ancient physician made significant contributions to anatomy and is known for his detailed anatomical drawings ?
  1. A.Andreas Vesalius
  2. B.Hippocrates
  3. C.Galen
  4. D.Avicenna (Ibn Sina)
11
Who is considered the father of modern bacteriology and is known for his research on the transmission of diseases ?
  1. A.Robert Koch
  2. B.Louis Pasteur
  3. C.Edward Jenner
  4. D.Joseph Lister
12
Who introduced the practice of handwashing to reduce the spread of infectious diseases in healthcare settings ?
  1. A.Ignaz Semmelweis
  2. B.Joseph Lister
  3. C.Florence Nightingale
  4. D.William Osler
13
Which ancient Greek physician made significant contributions to the field of anatomy and is known for his system of medicine based on the four humors ?
  1. A.Galen
  2. B.Hippocrates
  3. C.Andreas Vesalius
  4. D.Avicenna (Ibn Sina)
14
Who is known for his contributions to the field of cardiology and for describing the circulation of blood through the heart ?
  1. A.William Harvey
  2. B.Hippocrates
  3. C.Galen
  4. D.Andreas Vesalius
15
Who is known for his extensive writings on medicine and is considered one of the most significant medical scholars of the Islamic Golden Age ?
  1. A.Avicenna (Ibn Sina)
  2. B.Hippocrates
  3. C.Galen
  4. D.Andreas Vesalius
16
Who is known for his pioneering work in the field of surgical anesthesia and the use of ether as an anesthetic agent ?
  1. A.William Morton
  2. B.William Halsted
  3. C.William Osler
  4. D.Ignaz Semmelweis
17
Who is known for his contributions to the field of aseptic technique and surgical education, and is considered one of the "Big Four" founding professors of Johns Hopkins Hospital ?
  1. A.William Halsted
  2. B.William Morton
  3. C.William Harvey
  4. D.William Osler
18
Who is considered the "Father of Modern Pathology" and made significant contributions to the understanding of diseases through microscopic examination of tissues ?
  1. A.Rudolf Virchow
  2. B.Louis Pasteur
  3. C.Edward Jenner
  4. D.Robert Koch
19
Who is known for his pioneering work in the field of radiology and is credited with the discovery of X - rays ?
  1. A.Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen
  2. B.Marie Curie
  3. C.Henri Becquerel
  4. D.Ernest Rutherford
20
Who is known for her groundbreaking research on radioactivity and was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize ?
  1. A.Marie Curie
  2. B.Florence Nightingale
  3. C.Clara Barton
  4. D.Elizabeth Blackwell

Community Health Nursing

1
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
2
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
3
Local cold application transfer heat from the body by :
  1. A.Radiation
  2. B.Evaporation
  3. C.Convection
  4. D.Conduction
4
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
5
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
6
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
7
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
8
The percentage of water in human body is :
  1. A.60%
  2. B.80%
  3. C.35
  4. D.None of these
9
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
10
The most important electrolyte of intracellular fluid is :
  1. A.Potassium
  2. B.Calcium
  3. C.Sodium
  4. D.Chloride
11
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
12
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
13
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
14
Lugol's solution contains :
  1. A.Potassium iodide
  2. B.Sodium bromide
  3. C.Ammonium chloride
  4. D.Calcium chloride
15
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
16
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
17
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
18
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
19
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
20
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

Obstetric Nursing

1
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
2
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
3
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
4
Which hormone is primarily responsible for maintaining pregnancy ?
  1. A.Estrogen
  2. B.Progesterone
  3. C.Oxytocin
  4. D.Prolactin
5
What does 'antepartum' refer to ?
  1. A.Before childbirth
  2. B.During childbirth
  3. C.After childbirth
  4. D.During menstruation
6
What is the purpose of a Pap smear ?
  1. A.To detect pregnancy
  2. B.To screen for cervical cancer
  3. C.To check for breast cancer
  4. D.To diagnose sexually transmitted infections
7
Which condition is characterized by high blood pressure and protein in the urine during pregnancy ?
  1. A.Eclampsia
  2. B.Preeclampsia
  3. C.Gestational diabetes
  4. D.Placenta previa
8
What is the medical term for the first milk produced after childbirth ?
  1. A.Colostrum
  2. B.Meconium
  3. C.Prolactin
  4. D.Oxytocin
9
Which of the following is NOT a common sign of labor ?
  1. A.Regular contractions
  2. B.Bloody show
  3. C.Leaking amniotic fluid
  4. D.Increased fetal movement
10
What is the primary function of the placenta ?
  1. A.To produce milk
  2. B.To nourish the fetus
  3. C.To initiate labor
  4. D.To support maternal bones
11
Which position is considered the most favorable for childbirth ?
  1. A.Breech
  2. B.Transverse
  3. C.Cephalic
  4. D.Oblique
12
What is the term for surgical delivery of a baby ?
  1. A.Episiotomy
  2. B.Cesarean section
  3. C.Forceps delivery
  4. D.Vacuum extraction
13
Which hormone stimulates milk ejection during breastfeeding ?
  1. A.Prolactin
  2. B.Oxytocin
  3. C.Estrogen
  4. D.Progesterone
14
Which of the following is a risk factor for developing gestational diabetes ?
  1. A.Low body mass index (BMI)
  2. B.Age under 25
  3. C.Family history of diabetes
  4. D.Having a first child
15
What is the medical term for the delivery of the placenta after childbirth ?
  1. A.Labor
  2. B.Parturition
  3. C.Afterbirth
  4. D.Puerperium
16
Which test measures the baby's heart rate and the mother's uterine contractions ?
  1. A.Ultrasound
  2. B.Amniocentesis
  3. C.Non-stress test
  4. D.Pap smear
17
What does the term 'nullipara' refer to ?
  1. A.A woman who has never been pregnant
  2. B.A woman who has never given birth
  3. C.A woman who has had a stillbirth
  4. D.A woman who has had multiple pregnancies
18
Which of the following is a common symptom of menopause ?
  1. A.Increased fertility
  2. B.Hot flashes
  3. C.Decreased blood pressure
  4. D.Increased menstrual flow
19
What is the name of the procedure used to examine the interior of the uterus ?
  1. A.Laparoscopy
  2. B.Hysteroscopy
  3. C.Colposcopy
  4. D.Endoscopy
20
Which condition involves the placenta covering the cervix ?
  1. A.Placenta previa
  2. B.Abruptio placentae
  3. C.Ectopic pregnancy
  4. D.Oligohydramnios

Child Health Nursing

1
Which hormone is primarily responsible for milk production in lactating mothers ?
  1. A.Estrogen
  2. B.Prolactin
  3. C.Oxytocin
  4. D.Testosterone
2
When should a newborn typically start breastfeeding after birth ?
  1. A.Within 12 hours
  2. B.Within 24 hours
  3. C.Within 48 hours
  4. D.Within 72 hours
3
What is the recommended duration of exclusive breastfeeding for infants ?
  1. A.2 months
  2. B.4 months
  3. C.6 months
  4. D.8 months
4
Which of the following is a common breastfeeding position that allows the baby to lie on their side facing the mother's breast ?
  1. A.Cradle hold
  2. B.Football hold
  3. C.Side - lying position
  4. D.Cross - cradle hold
5
What is the purpose of the let - down reflex during breastfeeding ?
  1. A.To increase milk production
  2. B.To stimulate the baby's appetite
  3. C.To release stored milk into the ducts
  4. D.To soothe the baby
6
How is HIV primarily transmitted from mother to child during childbirth or breastfeeding ?
  1. A.Through respiratory droplets
  2. B.Through contaminated food and water
  3. C.Through infected blood or breast milk
  4. D.Through close physical contact
7
What is the most effective way to prevent mother - to - child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV during childbirth ?
  1. A.Early initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) for the mother
  2. B.Cesarean section delivery
  3. C.Exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months
  4. D.Prenatal vitamins and supplements
8
At what stage of pregnancy should HIV testing be conducted for pregnant women ?
  1. A.First trimester
  2. B.Second trimester
  3. C.Third trimester
  4. D.Any trimester
9
What is the recommended feeding option for infants born to HIV - positive mothers in a resource - limited setting where safe and sustainable formula feeding is not feasible ?
  1. A.Exclusive breastfeeding
  2. B.Exclusive formula feeding
  3. C.Mixed feeding (breastfeeding and formula)
  4. D.No feeding until weaning age
10
What is a common antiretroviral medication used to prevent mother - to - child transmission of HIV during pregnancy and breastfeeding ?
  1. A.Penicillin
  2. B.Zidovudine (AZT)
  3. C.Aspirin
  4. D.Paracetamol

Mental Health Nursing

1
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
2
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
3
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
4
How does the national mental health program address the issue of involuntary commitment ?
  1. A.By ensuring legal safeguards and review processes to protect patients' rights
  2. B.By ignoring legal safeguards
  3. C.By making involuntary commitment more frequent
  4. D.By avoiding review processes
5
Which right is crucial for individuals with mental illness according to human rights standards ?
  1. A.The right to informed consent
  2. B.The right to be restrained without consent
  3. C.The right to be isolated from family
  4. D.The right to restricted access to personal information
6
What is the role of mental health legislation in protecting the rights of individuals with mental illness ?
  1. A.To provide legal frameworks that safeguard rights and ensure fair treatment
  2. B.To limit access to mental health services
  3. C.To focus only on institutional care
  4. D.To ignore the needs of individuals with mental illness
7
How can mental health professionals advocate for the human rights of their patients ?
  1. A.By ensuring patient confidentiality and respecting their choices
  2. B.By disregarding patient confidentiality
  3. C.By restricting patient autonomy
  4. D.By avoiding patient engagement in care decisions
8
What does the principle of least restrictive care entail ?
  1. A.Providing care that is the least restrictive to the individual's freedom while meeting their needs
  2. B.Using the most restrictive measures available
  3. C.Ignoring the individual's freedom
  4. D.Providing no care options
9
Which organization is responsible for monitoring human rights in mental health care globally ?
  1. A.World Health Organization (WHO)
  2. B.United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
  3. C.International Monetary Fund (IMF)
  4. D.World Trade Organization (WTO)
10
What is an essential aspect of ensuring informed consent in mental health care ?
  1. A.Providing clear and comprehensible information about treatment options and their risks
  2. B.Withholding information about treatment
  3. C.Ignoring patient preferences
  4. D.Making decisions without patient involvement

English

1
I go to Madurai by —– Vaigai Express
  1. A.a
  2. B.an
  3. C.some
  4. D.the
2
Have the car stolen!
  1. A.Steal the car
  2. B.You should have the stolen car
  3. C.Get someone to steal the car
  4. D.They have stolen the car
3
The payment was collected by the hardworking salesman.
  1. A.The hardworking salesman collected the payment.
  2. B.the salesman who worked heard was able to collect the payment.
  3. C.to collect the payment the salesman had to work hard.
  4. D.The hardworking salesman was able to collect the payment.
4
I had to stop all my work to complete this project.
  1. A.All other work had to be stopped to complete this project by me
  2. B.For completing this project all other work must be stopped
  3. C.For completing this project I had to stop all my work
  4. D.To complete this project all other work had been stopped by me
5
They have published the names of all the successful candidates.
  1. A.The candidates who have succeeded their names they had published.
  2. B.The names of all the successful candidates have been published by them
  3. C.The candidates who have succeeded their names have been published by them.
  4. D.The names of all the successful candidate were published by them. 
6
The online shopping site lowered the prices.
  1. A.Lowering of the prices was done by the online shopping site
  2. B.The prices were lowered by the online shopping site
  3. C.The prices had been lowered by the online shopping site
  4. D.The prices have been lowered by the online shopping site
7
Who taught you to drive a truck ?
  1. A.To drive a truck by whom were you taught?
  2. B.Driving a truck by who were you taught?
  3. C.Driving a truck by who were you being taught?
  4. D.By whom were you taught to drive a truck?
8
We shall invite Suresh.
  1. A.Suresh would be invited by us
  2. B.Suresh would have been invited by us
  3. C.Suresh will be invited by us
  4. D.Suresh will have been invited by us
9
Dark clouds have overcast the evening sky.
  1. A.By the dark clouds the evening sky was overcast.
  2. B.The evening sky has been overcast by the dark clouds.
  3. C.Dark clouds overcastted the evening sky.
  4. D.The sky of the evening was overcasted by dark clouds.
10
The partners will celebrate their triumph tomorrow. 
  1. A.The triumph would be celebrated by the partners a day before
  2. B.The triumph would be celebrated by the partners a day after
  3. C.The triumph would have been celebrated by the partners a day after
  4. D.The triumph will have been celebrated by the partners tomorrow
11
The Finance Department has ……………a centralized online databank system for all statutory government bodies to …………an eye on their assets and liabilities.
  1. A. presented , stay
  2. B.introduced , keep
  3. C.announce , make
  4. D.created , let
  5. E.proclaimed , hold
12
Assets
  1. A.liabilities
  2. B.responsibilities
  3. C.estates
  4. D.profits
13
Affidavit
  1. A. Affirmation
  2. B.Slander
  3. C.Oath
  4. D.Testimony
14
Hollow
  1. A.Alveolate
  2. B.Cleft
  3. C. Cavernous
  4. D.Solid
15
Cosset 
  1. A.Ignoreb
  2. B.Close
  3. C.Caress
  4. D.Fondle
16
Ogle
  1. A.Leer
  2. B.Gaze
  3. C.Ignore
  4. D.Gawk
17
Intrinsic
  1. A.Elemental
  2. B.Innate
  3. C.Connate
  4. D.Acquired
18
Coalesce
  1. A.Separate
  2. B.Adhere
  3. C.Cleave
  4. D.Amalgamate
19
Loiter
  1. A.lag 
  2. B.Hasten
  3. C.Amble
  4. D.Loii
20
The protests were......... at ......... awareness among the elite and the educated.
  1. A.held, generating
  2. B.aimed, creating
  3. C.targeted, awakening
  4. D.focused, building
  5. E.concentrated, producing
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