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Latest NHM Kerala Staff Nurse Exam Question (Objective Questions), MCQ in English
Subjects : General Knowledge, General English, Reasoning, Aptitude, Nursing
Question Bank NHM Kerala Staff Nurse Exam - English
General Knowledge
Q 1 :
Yojna a weekly journal
A.Ministry of Finance
B.Ministry of Information and Broadcastin
C.Ministry of Rural Development
D.Planning Commission
Q 2 :
Kurukshetra a journal on rural development is published by
A.Ministry of Finance
B.Ministry of Information and Broadcastin
C.Ministry of Rural Development
D.Planning Commission
Q 3 :
Devaluation of a currency means
A.Fixing the value of the currency in conjuction with the movement in the value of a basket of predetermined currencies
B.Reduction in the value of a currency vis-à-vis major internationally traded currencies
C.Fixing the value of currency in multilateral consultaion with the IMF the World Bank and major trading partners
D.Permitting the currency to seek its worth in the international market
Q 4 :
Early inhabitants of Kerala belonged to the last phase of .......
A.Middle Stone Age
B.Early Stone Age
C.Iron Age
D.Copper Age
Q 5 :
The first recorded history of Kerala seems inside the inscriptions of ....
A.Bindusara
B.Ashoka
C.Pulkesin
D.Copper Age
Q 6 :
Which among the following is correct ?
A.Ays --- North Kerela
B.Cheras ---- central Kerela
C.Ezhimalas ----South Kerela
D.All of these
Q 7 :
Kannur and wayanad districts were ruled by .......
A.Ezhimalas
B.B. Ays
C.Cheras
D.None of these
Q 8 :
Kannanar was a poet laureate of .....
A.utiyamcheralatam
B.NedumCheralatam
C.Kuttuvam
D.None of these
Q 9 :
The Indian Navy recently received its second indigenous Diving Support Vessel (DSV). What is its name?
A.Nistar
B.Nipun
C.INS Vikrant
D.INS Arihant
Q 10 :
The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, was passed by the Rajya Sabha on which date?
A.27 July 2026
B.29 July 2026
C.31 July 2026
D.30 July 2026
General English
Q 11 :
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
A.He was in the temper
B.and refused
C.discuss the matter again
D.No error
Q 12 :
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
A.A flower makes no garland
B.so we must do a thing together
C.in a unit for a good result
D.No error
Q 13 :
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
A.My friend is a software engineer
B.and his wife is doctor
C.so they don’t have enough time for each other
D.No error
Q 14 :
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
A.I don’t have much time that
B.I hear you in detail with verbosity
C.tell everything in nutshell
D.No error
Q 15 :
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
A.The atmosphere is changing
B.so I have severe pain in my body
C.if you have any painkiller, please give it to me
D.No error
Q 16 :
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
A.No one is without fault
B.because no one is God
C.and only God is fault free
D.No error
Q 17 :
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
A.Your
B.clock is
C.one hour fast
D.No error
Q 18 :
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
A.The lose of jobs
B.is regarded by some as an necessary evil
C.in the fight against infliation
D.No error
Q 19 :
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
A.In science, the credit goes to a man
B.who convinces the world
C.not to the man to whom the idea first occurs
D.No error
Q 20 :
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
A.It is only after
B.the match is over
C.that people realize how exciting it is
D.No error
Reasoning
Q 21 :
According to the passage, what is the main purpose of data protection laws ?
A.To ensure that foreign countries invest in research for drugs to treat diseases like TB
B.To attract Indian scientists back to the country
C.To prevent misuse of research to make profit by competing companies
D.To make clinical trials more acceptable to the public
E.None of these
Q 22 :
‘Gram’ is relatd to ‘Mass’ in the same way as ‘Centimetre’ is related to
A.Area
B.Volume
C.Length
D.Sound
E.Energy
Q 23 :
'Mustard' is related to 'Seed' in the same way as 'Carrot' is related to
A.Fruit
B.Stem
C.Flower
D.Root
E.None of these
Q 24 :
Which of the following pairs of words have the same relationship as Fan : Heat?
A.Water : Drink
B.Light : Night
C.Teach : Student
D.Air : Breathe
E.Food : Hunger
Q 25 :
'Radish' is related to 'Root', in the same way as 'Brinjal' is related to
A.Fruit
B.Stem
C.Flower
D.Root
E.None of these
Q 26 :
'Jackal' is related to 'Carnivorous', in the same way as 'Goat' is related to
A.Omnivorous
B.Carnivorous
C.Herbivorous
D.Multivorous
E.None of these
Q 27 :
Which of the following pairs has similar relationship as Run : Race?
A.Party : Dance
B.Study : Book
C.Lecture : Study
D.Enjoy : Journey
E.None of these
Q 28 :
Which of the following has same relationship as that of Money : Wealth?
A.Pity : Kindness
B.Cruel : Anger
C.Wise : Education
D.Pride : Humility
E.None of these
Q 29 :
Which of the following is related to ‘Melody’, in the same way as ‘Delicious’ is related to 'Taste'?
A.Memory
B.Highness
C.Tongue
D.Speak
E.Voice
Q 30 :
Offhand’ is related to ‘Premeditation’ in the same way as ‘Above board’ is related to
A.Integrity
B.Honesty
C.Guide
D.Competition
E.None of these
Aptitude
Q 31 :
The cash difference between the selling prices of an article at a profit of 4% and 6% is Rs. 3. The ratio of the two selling prices is:__________ ?
A.51:52
B.52:53
C.51:53
D.52:55
Q 32 :
Which of the following numbers is irrational ?
A.√49
B.0.125
C.√2
D.22/7
Q 33 :
356 x 936 – 356 x 836 = ?
A.35600
B.34500
C.9630
D.93600
Q 34 :
Arrange in descending order: 5/8, 7/10, 3/4
A.3/4 > 7/10 > 5/8
B.7/10 > 3/4 > 5/8
C.3/4 > 5/8 > 7/10
D.5/8 > 7/10 > 3/4
Q 35 :
What is (3^{4} times 9^{2}) ?
A.36
B.38
C.310
D.96
Q 36 :
If 34X-2 = 729, then find the value of X.
A.4
B.3
C.2
D.5
Q 37 :
Convert 0.6 into fraction ?
A.3/5
B.2/3
C.4/5
Q 38 :
The no. plate of a bus had peculiarity. The bus number was a perfect square. It was also a perfect square when the plate numbers were reversed. The bus company had only five hundred buses numbered from 1 to 500. What was the number ?
A.169
B.36
C.196
D.Can not say
Q 39 :
If a and b are positive integers, such that ab = 125, then (a-b)a+b-4 = ?
A.16
B.25
C.28
D.30
Q 40 :
If x*y = x2 + y2 – xy, then value of 9*11 is
A.93
B.103
C.60.5
D.121
Nursing
Q 41 :
Pathogenic organisms are
A.Used in the pasteurization process
B.More plentiful than any other type of organism
C.Important to industry
D.Harmful to humans
Q 42 :
For giving CPCR, after ascertaining unresponsiveness one should :
A.Call for help
B.Establish an airway
C.Check the carotid pulse
D.Give chest compression
Q 43 :
Local cold application transfer heat from the body by :
A.Radiation
B.Evaporation
C.Convection
D.Conduction
Q 44 :
Autoclaving a means of sterilization will destroy
A.All microorganisms
B.Pathogenic microorganisms
C.Non pathogenic microorganisms
D.Just yeasts and molds
Q 45 :
รขโฌโนPosition in which the patient is to be cared after lower extremity amputation is :
A.Left lateral
B.Supme with head turned to one side
C.Side lying with amputated side up
D.Prone
Q 46 :
When giving a patient intramuscular preoperative medications, the practical nurse must remember to inject into site no more than ?
A.1 ml
B.2ml
C.3ml
D.4ml
Q 47 :
The safest position for a lady with cord prolapse in labor is :
A.Fowler's position
B.Prone
C.Supine
D.Trendelenburg
Q 48 :
The percentage of water in human body is :
A.60%
B.80%
C.35
D.None of these
Q 49 :
Daily care of patient's room would consist of
A.Disinfecting and sterilizing items in his immediate area
B.Providing fresh water for his flowers
C.Scrubbing and waxing the floor
D.Damp dusting and straightening
Q 50 :
The most important electrolyte of intracellular fluid is :
A.Potassium
B.Calcium
C.Sodium
D.Chloride
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C.Markings made by wrinkles in the sheet or crumbs
D.Distribution and colour of hair
Q 52 :
Patient recovering from general anaesthesia should be positioned in :
A.Supine position
B.Fowler's position
C.Trendelenburg position
D.Side lying position
Q 53 :
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 ?
A.Subjective and objective observation
B.Communications of the patient
C.Laboratory data and patient's response to tests
D.Recording of all data in a legal manner
Q 54 :
Lugol's solution contains :
A.Potassium iodide
B.Sodium bromide
C.Ammonium chloride
D.Calcium chloride
Q 55 :
Which of the following feature is not related to Gushing's triad ?
A.Systolic BP
B.Hypothermia
C.Bradycardia
D.Widening pulse pressure
Q 56 :
Signs of a local infection include
A.Redness,, pain, swelling and decreased temperature
B.Increase and decreased blood pressure
C.Redness, pain and swelling of the area
D.Increased temperature, pain, redness and decreased urine output
Q 57 :
The mount of bleaching powder for disinfection of 1000 gallons of water is :
A.oz
B.loz
C.50 gm
D.10 gm
Q 58 :
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 ?
A.May be obtained from the catheter bag if the patient has a Foley catheter
B.May be obtained using the "clean catch" or "mid stream" method as long as you use a sterile container
C.Must be obtained either by catheterizing the patient or from the catheter itself if the patient has a Foley catheter
D.May be obtained only by clamping off a Foley catheter for 15 minutes and then taking the specimen from the catheter tubing
Q 59 :
Best method of oxygen administration to a 2 month old baby is :
A.Oxyhood
B.Face mask
C.Nasal cannula
D.Oxygen tent
Q 60 :
Best method of oxygen administration to a Burn patient is :
A.Oxyhood
B.Nasal cannula
C.Face mask
D.Oxygen tent
Q 61 :
Nursing observation that should be reported to physician immediately include ?
A.Pulse, hypotention and decreased urinary output
B.Obstruction of the intravenous tubing and inflammation at the puncture site
C.Removal of the signs of local infection
D.Three hundred fifty millimetre of yellow green drainage from nasogastric tube during the 8 hour shift
Q 62 :
Best mask of oxygen administration to a facial Burn patient used as :
A.Aerosol mask
B.Venturi mask
C.Face mask
D.Non Rebreather mask
Q 63 :
To check the placement of nasogastric tube the nurse can ?
A.Order a chest xray examination after injecting Sce of air into the stomach
B.Ask the patient if the tube feels as if it is in the stomach
C.Ask the patient to take tree deep breaths while pinching the nasogastric tube
D.Inject 5cc of air into the nasogastric tube while listening with a stethoscope for air entering the stomach
Q 64 :
Best mask of oxygen administration are used in clinical practice when patient need higher humidify oxygen :
A.Aerosol mask
B.Venturi mask
C.Face mask
D.Non rebreather mask
Q 65 :
Amount of blood used for exchange transfuse in a neonate is :
A.50 ml/kg body weight
B.65 ml/kg body weight
C.80 ml/kg body weight
D.100 ml/kg body weight
Q 66 :
In case of accident what would you first exam :
A.Patent airway
B.Hemorrhage
C.Fractures
D.Possible head injury
Q 67 :
For eye examination the instrument used is :
A.Percussion hammer
B.Otoscope
C.Stethoscope
D.Opthalmoscope
Q 68 :
The important nursing intervention prior to administration of preanesthetic medication is :
A.Ask patient to empty the bladder
B.Do deep breathing and coughing exercises
C.Shave the skin
D.Regulate IV accurately
Q 69 :
All these are sterilized by chemicals except :
A.Endoscopes
B.Gauze
C.Scissors
D.Cables
Q 70 :
You would use the following methods artificial respiration
A.Mouthto mouth
B.Pronepressure
C.Back pressur
D.Mouthtonose
Q 71 :
The important nursing intervention prior surgery is :
A.Ask patient to empty the bladder
B.Do deep breathing and coughing exercises
C.Shave the skin
D.Regulate IV accurately
Q 72 :
In order to stop oozing bleeding you would first try ?
A.Pressure points
B.Direct pressure to the wound
C.Tourniquet
D.Ice packs
Q 73 :
Who invented thermometer :
A.Celsius
B.Galileo Galilee
C.Lord Kelvin
D.Thomas J. Manning
Q 74 :
Characteristic sign of heat exhaustion are ?
A.Profuse perspiration, normal body temperature, fainting
B.Unconsciousness, incontinence and bradycardia
C.Elevated body temperature, hot dry skin and tachycardia
D.Flushed face, rigidity of body muscles and excessive salivation
Q 75 :
A clinical thermometer indicates temperatures in degree Fahrenheit from :
A.95 to 110
B.94 to 110
C.98 to 110
D.96 to 112
Q 76 :
The normal breath rate of human beings is :
A.12-15 per minute
B.22-25 per minute
C.15-18 per minute
D.20-24 per minute
Q 77 :
If a patient asks you to pray with him you should ?
A.Summon the hospital chaplain or minister of the patient faith
B.Ask him about his faith because you may not agree with his religious belief
C.Comply with his request, asking him if he has any special prayer he would like to say
D.Ignore his request, realizing that illness after causes a patient concern about spiritual welfare
Q 78 :
If would eviscerations occurs, the immediate nursing action is :
A.Cover the would with sterile dry gauze
B.Leave the wound uncovered and pull the skin edges together
C.Cover the wound with sterile gauze moistened with sterile NS
D.Cover the wound with water-soaked gauze
Q 79 :
How frequent should the nurse monitor the Vital Sign of the patient in the recovery room ?
A.Every 15 minutes
B.Every 60 min
C.Every 30 min
D.Every 45 min
Q 80 :
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
A.10 to 20 mg/100ml of whole blood
B.25 to 40 mg/100ml of whole blood
C.50 to 80 mg/100ml of whole blood
D.70 to 120 mg/100ml of whole blood
Q 81 :
The most important factor in the prevention of postoperative infection is :
A.Frequent change of wound dressings
B.Proper administration of antibiotics
C.Fluid intake of 2-3 L/day
D.Practice of strict aseptic techniques
Q 82 :
Mr. X is to have a suprapubic prostatectomy. In this procedure the gland is approached through
A.Bladder
B.Perineum
C.Urethra
D.Ureter
Q 83 :
Which of the following nursing actions should be given highest priority when admitting the patient into the operating room ?
A.Level of consciousness
B.Patient identification and correct operative consent
C.Positioning and skin preperation
D.Vital signs
Q 84 :
After a cast has been applied, the nurse should suspect circulatory impairment if the patient of ?
A.Stiffness of the digits
B.Itching of the part
C.Numbness or tingling or both of the digits
D.Excessive sweating under the cast
Q 85 :
ALT exceeds AST in :
A.Viral hepatitis
B.Cholestatic hepatitis
C.Toxic hepatitis
D.All the above
Q 86 :
Information necessary for complete pain assessment would include ?
A.Precipitating event description and location
B.Medication preference and location
C.Emotional state of the patient and nutritional need
D.Time since last injection and physician order
Q 87 :
Test for hypersensitivity is called :
A.Patch test
B.None of the above
C.Patrick's test
D.Post-coital test
Q 88 :
Humidified oxygen is administered via tracheostomy after a laryngectomy because
A.Humidified oxygen contains more water
B.The upper airway is no longer connected to the lower airway
C.The lower airway heals more quickly if humidity is utilized
A.Produce thicker secretions, which may be expectrated more easily
B.Increase the oxygen content coming 10 contact with the mucous membranes
C.Prevent drying of the trachea or tracheitis
D.All of the Above
Q 91 :
Curved or coude catheters have :
A.A rounded curved tip
B.A single lumen with a small 11/24 cm opening
C.A single lumen with a small 114 cm opening
D.An inflatable balloon that encircles the tip near the lumen or opening
Q 92 :
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
A.Loss of balloon pressure
B.Irritation of nares
C.Airway obstruction
D.Atelectasis
Q 93 :
The skin is shaved prior to surgery in order to :
A.Facilitate skin incision
B.To prevent wound infection
C.Reduce post operation scarring
D.Indicate the site to be draped
Q 94 :
When interpreting the results of the tes Tape on urine, orange indicate
A.1+ sugar
B.2+sugar
C.3+ sugar
D.5+ sugar
Q 95 :
Quantity of sodium chloride required to make 1 litre of normal saline is :
A.900 grams
B.0.9 grams
C.9 grams
D.90 grams
Q 96 :
A patient is to be started on an eternal feeding. What important steps should nurse take before the patient in started on eternal feeding
A.Evaluate the familiar perception of eternal feeding
B.Assess the understanding of eternal feeding
C.Assess patient allergy to lactogen
D.Make sure patient had nothing by mouth while eternal feeding is started
Q 97 :
White doing CPR the compression ventilation ratio in an adult should be :
A.25:2
B.30:2
C.15:2
D.20:2
Q 98 :
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 ?
A.Giardiasis
B.Cholera
C.Dysentery
D.Amebiasi
Q 99 :
You are irrigating a draining wound with sterile saline solution. Which of the following would be the most appropriate procedure to follow :
A.Prepare sterile field, put on sterile gloves & remove soiled dressing, wash hands
B.Wash hands, wear clean gloves, re wash hands, prepare sterile field soiled dressing, remove gloves, wash ha wear sterile gloves, prepare sterile field
C.Remove solid dressing, flush wound
D.Pour solution, wash hands and remove vol dressing, prepare sterile field
Q 100 :
To diagnosis meningitis which type of sample, collected :