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TN MRB Assistant Surgeon (Geriatrics) Exam - English

Duration: 120 · Questions: 100 · Max Marks: 100 · Language: 1

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Concerned Subject (Geriatrics)

1
Strength of correlation depends on?
  1. A.Sample size only
  2. B.Value of r
  3. C.Mean
  4. D.Median
2
Which is not a type of correlation?
  1. A.Positive
  2. B.Negative
  3. C.Zero
  4. D.Causal
3
Correlation coefficient ignores?
  1. A.Direction
  2. B.Strength
  3. C.Units of measurement
  4. D.Relationship
4
High correlation always means?
  1. A.Causation
  2. B.Strong association
  3. C.Independence
  4. D.Bias
5
Correlation is affected by?
  1. A.Extreme values
  2. B.Outliers
  3. C.Measurement errors
  4. D.All of the above
6
Which graph best represents correlation?
  1. A.Histogram
  2. B.Bar chart
  3. C.Scatter plot
  4. D.Pie chart
7
Correlation coefficient measures?
  1. A.Accuracy
  2. B.Consistency
  3. C.Degree of association
  4. D.Causality
8
In nursing research, correlation is often used to study?
  1. A.Treatment effects
  2. B.Relationships between variables
  3. C.Experimental control
  4. D.Sampling
9
The sign of correlation coefficient indicates?
  1. A.Strength
  2. B.Direction
  3. C.Magnitude
  4. D.Error
10
Regression analysis is used to?
  1. A.Measure dispersion
  2. B.Predict values
  3. C.Test significance
  4. D.Compare means
11
Regression establishes a?
  1. A.Causal relationship
  2. B.Mathematical relationship
  3. C.Random relationship
  4. D.Nominal relationship
12
Regression analysis helps to estimate?
  1. A.Mean
  2. B.Dependent variable
  3. C.Independent variable
  4. D.Standard deviation
13
In regression, dependent variable is also called?
  1. A.Predictor
  2. B.Outcome variable
  3. C.Independent variable
  4. D.Constant
14
Independent variable in regression is also known as?
  1. A.Outcome
  2. B.Criterion
  3. C.Predictor
  4. D.Result
15
Simple linear regression involves how many independent variables?
  1. A.One
  2. B.Two
  3. C.Three
  4. D.Many
16
Multiple regression involves?
  1. A.One predictor
  2. B.Two or more predictors
  3. C.One outcome
  4. D.No predictors
17
Regression line is also called?
  1. A.Best fit line
  2. B.Mode line
  3. C.Median line
  4. D.Error line
18
Regression coefficient indicates?
  1. A.Direction and magnitude of relationship
  2. B.Mean value
  3. C.Median
  4. D.Range
19
Regression differs from correlation because it implies?
  1. A.Mutual relationship
  2. B.Prediction
  3. C.Independence
  4. D.Randomness
20
In regression, cause-effect is?
  1. A.Proven
  2. B.Assumed
  3. C.Tested
  4. D.Eliminated
21
Regression analysis requires data to be?
  1. A.Nominal
  2. B.Ordinal
  3. C.Interval or ratio
  4. D.Qualitative
22
The intercept in regression equation represents?
  1. A.Slope
  2. B.Value of y when x = 0
  3. C.Error
  4. D.Mean
23
Regression analysis cannot be used for?
  1. A.Prediction
  2. B.Estimation
  3. C.Causation proof
  4. D.Relationship assessment
24
Parametric tests assume data is?
  1. A.Nominal
  2. B.Ordinal
  3. C.Normally distributed
  4. D.Skewed
25
Non-parametric tests are used when data is?
  1. A.Normally distributed
  2. B.Interval
  3. C.not normally distributed
  4. D.Ratio
26
t-test is a type of?
  1. A.Non-parametric test
  2. B.Parametric test
  3. C.Descriptive statistic
  4. D.Correlation test
27
t-test is used to compare?
  1. A.Variances
  2. B.Proportions
  3. C.Means
  4. D.Medians
28
Independent t-test compares means of?
  1. A.Same group
  2. B.Two independent groups
  3. C.More than two groups
  4. D.Paired observations
29
Paired t-test is used when?
  1. A.Groups are independent
  2. B.Same group measured twice
  3. C.Data is nominal
  4. D.Sample is large
30
One-sample t-test compares sample mean with?
  1. A.Another sample
  2. B.Population mean
  3. C.Median
  4. D.Mode
31
Chi-square test is used for?
  1. A.Means
  2. B.Correlation
  3. C.Association between categorical variables
  4. D.Regression
32
Chi-square test is a?
  1. A.Parametric test
  2. B.Non-parametric test
  3. C.Descriptive test
  4. D.Correlation test
33
Chi-square test requires data in form of?
  1. A.Continuous values
  2. B.Percentages
  3. C.Frequencies
  4. D.Means
34
Chi-square test is commonly used with?
  1. A.Nominal data
  2. B.Ratio data
  3. C.Interval data
  4. D.Continuous data
35
Level of significance commonly used in nursing research is?
  1. A.0.5
  2. B.0.1
  3. C.0.05
  4. D.0.01
36
Null hypothesis states that there is?
  1. A.Difference
  2. B.Relationship
  3. C.No difference or relationship
  4. D.Prediction
37
Degree of freedom in t-test depends on?
  1. A.Mean
  2. B.Sample size
  3. C.Median
  4. D.Mode
38
Chi-square test compares?
  1. A.Observed and expected frequencies
  2. B.Means
  3. C.Medians
  4. D.Variances
39
Parametric tests are more powerful because they?
  1. A.Use fewer assumptions
  2. B.Use more information from data
  3. C.Are simpler
  4. D.Are subjective
40
Non-parametric tests are preferred when sample size is?
  1. A.Large
  2. B.Moderate
  3. C.Small
  4. D.Infinite
41
t-test requires data to be measured on?
  1. A.Nominal scale
  2. B.Ordinal scale
  3. C.Interval or ratio scale
  4. D.Qualitative scale
42
Chi-square test cannot be used when?
  1. A.Data is categorical
  2. B.Frequencies are too small
  3. C.Sample is large
  4. D.Data is nominal
43
Type I error occurs when?
  1. A.Null hypothesis is accepted wrongly
  2. B.Null hypothesis is rejected wrongly
  3. C.Alternative hypothesis is accepted
  4. D.Sample is small
44
Statistical significance indicates?
  1. A.Clinical importance
  2. B.Random occurrence
  3. C.Unlikely due to chance
  4. D.Bias
45
Parametric tests require assumption of?
  1. A.Random sampling
  2. B.Normality
  3. C.Homogeneity of variance
  4. D.All of the above
46
Chi-square test is unsuitable for?
  1. A.Categorical data
  2. B.Continuous data
  3. C.Frequency tables
  4. D.Nominal variables
47
p-value represents?
  1. A.Probability of error
  2. B.Probability of observed result by chance
  3. C.Sample size
  4. D.Mean difference
48
A statistically significant result means?
  1. A.Result is clinically important
  2. B.Result is not due to chance
  3. C.Sample is large
  4. D.Data is normal
49
Statistical tests help researchers to?
  1. A.Describe data
  2. B.Test hypotheses
  3. C.Draw conclusions
  4. D.All of the above
50
Incorrect use of statistical test leads to?
  1. A.Valid results
  2. B.Misleading conclusions
  3. C.High accuracy
  4. D.Reliability
51
The ultimate purpose of biostatistics in nursing research is to?
  1. A.Complicate analysis
  2. B.Support decision making
  3. C.Increase workload
  4. D.Replace clinical judgment
52
Which theory of aging attributes aging to accumulation of oxidative damage? 
  1. A.Neuroendocrine theory
  2. B.Programmed aging theory
  3. C.Free radical theory
  4. D.Immunological theory
53
Which theory of aging suggests that aging is genetically programmed?
  1. A.Free radical theory
  2. B.Programmed longevity theory
  3. C.Cross-linking theory
  4. D.Wear and tear theory
54
Which cellular component is primarily damaged in free radical theory of aging?
  1. A.Ribosomes
  2. B.Lysosomes
  3. C.DNA and cell membranes
  4. D.Centrosomes
55
India is currently classified as which type of aging country?
  1. A.Aged society
  2. B.Super-aged society
  3. C.Aging society
  4. D.Non-aging society
56
Old age in Indian geriatric health programs is defined as age =?
  1. A.55 years
  2. B.58 years
  3. C.60 years
  4. D.65 years
57
Telomere shortening is associated with which theory of aging?
  1. A.Damage theory
  2. B.Programmed theory
  3. C.Free radical theory
  4. D.Cross-linking theory
58
Which hormone level decline is associated with programmed aging?
  1. A.Insulin
  2. B.Growth hormone
  3. C.Cortisol
  4. D.Aldosterone
59
Which organ system shows earliest decline in physiological reserve with aging?
  1. A.Gastrointestinal
  2. B.Respiratory
  3. C.Cardiovascular
  4. D.Endocrine
60
Decreased baroreceptor sensitivity in elderly leads to increased risk of?
  1. A.Hypertension
  2. B.Orthostatic hypotension
  3. C.Heart failure
  4. D.Bradycardia
61
Which change is commonly seen in aging kidneys?
  1. A.Increased GFR
  2. B.Increased renal blood flow
  3. C.Decreased concentrating ability
  4. D.Increased renin secretion
62
Normal aging of lungs is associated with?
  1. A.Increased vital capacity
  2. B.Increased elastic recoil
  3. C.Decreased chest wall compliance
  4. D.Increased alveolar surface area
63
Which neurological change is normal in aging?
  1. A.Dementia
  2. B.Slowed reaction time
  3. C.Loss of all reflexes
  4. D.Severe memory loss
64
Which cognitive function is usually preserved in normal aging?
  1. A.Processing speed
  2. B.Short-term memory
  3. C.Language vocabulary
  4. D.Executive function
65
Which gastrointestinal change is common in elderly?
  1. A.Increased gastric acid secretion
  2. B.Delayed gastric emptying
  3. C.Increased intestinal motility
  4. D.Increased appetite
66
Sarcopenia in elderly refers to?
  1. A.Bone loss
  2. B.Muscle mass loss
  3. C.Fat redistribution
  4. D.Joint stiffness
67
Which endocrine change is common with aging?
  1. A.Increased insulin sensitivity
  2. B.Decreased thyroid-binding globulin
  3. C.Decreased glucose tolerance
  4. D.Increased aldosterone
68
Immunosenescence primarily leads to?
  1. A.Increased autoimmune disease only
  2. B.Reduced response to vaccines
  3. C.Increased allergic disorders
  4. D.Increased antibody production
69
Which demographic trend is seen globally in aging population?
  1. A.Decreasing life expectancy
  2. B.Reduced old-age dependency
  3. C.Population aging
  4. D.Decline in median age
70
Most common cause of morbidity in elderly population is?
  1. A.Infectious diseases
  2. B.Neoplastic diseases
  3. C.Chronic non-communicable diseases
  4. D.Genetic disorders
71
Which condition contributes most to disability in elderly?
  1. A.Hypertension
  2. B.Osteoarthritis
  3. C.Diabetes mellitus
  4. D.Dyslipidemia
72
Compression of morbidity refers to?
  1. A.Increase in disease duration
  2. B.Shortening of disease period before death
  3. C.Increase in lifespan only
  4. D.Early onset of diseases
73
Which mortality pattern is common in elderly?
  1. A.Accidental deaths
  2. B.Maternal causes
  3. C.Chronic degenerative diseases
  4. D.Infectious epidemics only
74
Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) is?
  1. A.Single-disease evaluation
  2. B.Multidimensional evaluation
  3. C.Only functional assessment
  4. D.Only psychological assessment
75
CGA primarily aims to?
  1. A.Diagnose rare diseases
  2. B.Improve survival only
  3. C.Develop coordinated care plan
  4. D.Reduce hospital costs only
76
Assessment of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) includes?
  1. A.Managing finances
  2. B.Using telephone
  3. C.Bathing and dressing
  4. D.Shopping
77
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) include?
  1. A.Feeding
  2. B.Toileting
  3. C.Housekeeping
  4. D.Transferring
78
Katz Index is used to assess?
  1. A.IADLs
  2. B.ADLs
  3. C.Cognitive status
  4. D.Depression
79
Lawton scale assesses?
  1. A.Basic ADLs
  2. B.Cognitive impairment
  3. C.IADLs
  4. D.Nutritional status
80
Which tool is commonly used for cognitive screening in elderly?
  1. A.GDS
  2. B.MMSE
  3. C.Barthel index
  4. D.Timed up and go test
81
Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) is used to assess?
  1. A.Dementia
  2. B.Delirium
  3. C.Depression
  4. D.Anxiety disorders
82
Which component is NOT part of CGA?
  1. A.Physical health
  2. B.Functional status
  3. C.Genetic profiling
  4. D.Socio-environmental assessment
83
Polypharmacy in elderly is defined as use of?
  1. A.Two drugs
  2. B.Three drugs
  3. C.Five or more drugs
  4. D.Any chronic medication
84
Physiological aging leads to reduced homeostatic reserve known as?
  1. A.Frailty
  2. B.Comorbidity
  3. C.Disability
  4. D.Dependence
85
Frailty syndrome is characterized by all EXCEPT?
  1. A.Weight loss
  2. B.Weakness
  3. C.Increased endurance
  4. D.Slow walking speed
86
Which factor increases vulnerability to stressors in elderly?
  1. A.Polycythemia
  2. B.Increased reserve
  3. C.Frailty
  4. D.Hypermetabolism
87
Which socio-environmental factor is important in CGA?
  1. A.Serum electrolytes
  2. B.Living arrangement
  3. C.ECG findings
  4. D.Liver enzymes
88
Which is a normal cardiovascular change in aging?
  1. A.Increased maximal heart rate
  2. B.Decreased arterial stiffness
  3. C.Increased systolic blood pressure
  4. D.Increased cardiac output at rest
89
Hearing loss in elderly is commonly due to?
  1. A.Otitis media
  2. B.Presbycusis
  3. C.Tympanic membrane rupture
  4. D.Cholesteatoma
90
Vision change commonly associated with aging is?
  1. A.Myopia
  2. B.Presbyopia
  3. C.Diplopia
  4. D.Color blindness
91
Which nutritional issue is common in elderly?
  1. A.Hypervitaminosis
  2. B.Protein-energy malnutrition
  3. C.Obesity only
  4. D.Excess appetite
92
Which psychological change is normal in aging?
  1. A.Severe depression
  2. B.Mild forgetfulness
  3. C.Hallucinations
  4. D.Delusions
93
Which assessment evaluates fall risk in elderly?
  1. A.MMSE
  2. B.GDS
  3. C.Timed Up and Go test
  4. D.Katz index
94
Which factor contributes to increased drug toxicity in elderly?
  1. A.Increased renal clearance
  2. B.Decreased body fat
  3. C.Reduced hepatic metabolism
  4. D.Increased plasma proteins
95
Normal aging leads to decrease in which sense first?
  1. A.Vision
  2. B.Hearing
  3. C.Taste
  4. D.Smell
96
Which gender has longer life expectancy globally?
  1. A.Males
  2. B.Females
  3. C.Equal
  4. D.Depends on country only
97
Dependency ratio increases due to?
  1. A.Increased birth rate
  2. B.Increased working population
  3. C.Increased elderly population
  4. D.Reduced life expectancy
98
Which assessment evaluates nutritional status in elderly?
  1. A.MMSE
  2. B.Mini Nutritional Assessment
  3. C.GDS
  4. D.Lawton scale
99
Which is a key goal of geriatric medicine?
  1. A.Cure of diseases only
  2. B.Prolongation of life only
  3. C.Maintenance of functional independence
  4. D.Hospital-based care only
100
Geriatric medicine primarily focuses on?
  1. A.Single organ diseases
  2. B.Acute care only
  3. C.Holistic care of elderly
  4. D.Pediatric conditions
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