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Nursing Subject

Question 1Single Answer

Which one of the following organ break fats to produce cholesterol?

A
liver
B
lungs
C
kidney
D
pancreas

Question 2Single Answer

Insulim was discovered by?

A
F. Banting
B
Freaderick Sanger
C
Janer
D
Robert coach

Question 3Single Answer

Digestion of protein starts from-

A
small intestine
B
large intestine
C
mouth
D
stomach

Question 4Single Answer

Bile is produced by-

A
liver
B
kidney
C
Pancreas
D
appendix

Question 5Single Answer

Bile is stored in-

A
liver
B
Kidney
C
pancreas
D
gall bladder

Question 6Single Answer

Which of the following is a good source of Vitamin E?

A
egg
B
fish
C
meat
D
fresh vegetable

Question 7Single Answer

The term used for bad breath from mouth is?

A
halitosis
B
pyorrhea
C
bromidrosis
D
hyperhidrosis

Question 8Single Answer

The amount of protein required by an Indian adult per days is?

A
1 gm/kg body wt.
B
2gm/kg body wt.
C
1.5gm /kg body wt
D
2.5gm /kg body w.t

Question 9Single Answer

The precursor of vitamin A-

A
carotene
B
retinol
C
calciferol
D
nicotinic acid

Question 10Single Answer

The daily requirement of vitamin D by an adult is-

A
2 microgram /day
B
2.5 microgram /day
C
3 microgram /day
D
4 microgram / day

Question 11Single Answer

Vitamin D deficiency in children causes-

A
osteoporosis
B
rickets
C
bone malignancies
D
osteomalacia

Question 12Single Answer

Vitamin which prevents haemorrhage is-

A
vitamin K
B
vitamin A
C
vitamin D
D
vitamin E

Question 13Single Answer

The vitamin which is essential for proper functioning of nervous system is-

A
vitamin K
B
vitamin A
C
vitamin D
D
vitamin E

Question 14Single Answer

Ber- Beri is caused due to the deficiney of-

A
vitamin B1
B
vitamin B2
C
vitamin B6
D
vitamin B12

Question 15Single Answer

The vitamin which is involved in fat, protein and carbohydrate metabolism is-

A
riboflavin
B
thiamine
C
niacin
D
folic acid

Question 16Single Answer

pellagra is caused due to the deficieny of-

A
niacin
B
ascorbic acid
C
riboflavin
D
pantothenic acid

Question 17Single Answer

The daily requirement of folic acid for an adult is-

A
50 microgram
B
100 microgram
C
300 microgram
D
200 microgram

Question 18Single Answer

Pernicious anaemia is caused due to the deficiency of-

A
vitamin B1
B
vitamin B2
C
vitamin B6
D
vitamin B12

Question 19Single Answer

Parkinson’s disease is due to the loss of one of the following neurotransmitters ?

A
Acetylcholine
B
Dopamine
C
Norepinephrine
D
Serotonin

Question 20Single Answer

According to RDA the normal daily requirement of protein in adult is-

A
1gm/ body w.t
B
2gm /body w.t
C
3gm /body w.t
D
1.5 gm/ body w.t

Question 21Single Answer

The nutritional deficiency conditions that need to be given top priority for remedial action in India today is-

A
xerophthalmia
B
rickets
C
beri- beri
D
impotency

Question 22Single Answer

According to the world Health Organization ( W H O ) the disease which cause the death of the largest number of people today is-

A
AIDS
B
tuberculosis
C
malaria
D
leprosy

Question 23Single Answer

Lathyrism is caused by excessive consumption of-

A
cumin seed
B
Khesri dal
C
black gram dal
D
maze

Question 24Single Answer

Which of the following protein deficiency disorder is found in children?

A
Kwashiorkor
B
rickets
C
weakness
D
hypertension

Question 25Single Answer

Which vitamin is necessary for visions in dimlight?

A
vitamin A
B
vitamin B
C
vitamin C
D
vitamin D

Question 26Single Answer

Name the person who introduced the term pH ?

A
Arrhenius
B
Sorensen
C
Sidge Wick
D
Linus Pauling

Question 27Single Answer

The deficiency of vitamin D in children results in-

A
rickets
B
night blindness
C
osteomalacia
D
infertility

Question 28Single Answer

The ability of the human body to defend itself against a pathogenic agent ?

A
Resistance
B
Tolerance
C
Immunity
D
Adaptation

Question 29Single Answer

The deficiency of vitamin K results in-

A
bleeding disorder
B
night blindness
C
osteomalacia
D
infertility

Question 30Single Answer

The deficiency of vitamin B1 ( thiamine) results in-

A
Beri – Beri
B
night blindness
C
osteomalacia
D
infertility

Question 31Single Answer

The deficiency of vitamin C results in-

A
rickets
B
night blindness
C
scurvy
D
infertility

Question 32Single Answer

The deficiency of calcium in diet causes-

A
osteoporosis
B
night blindness
C
scurvy
D
infertility

Question 33Single Answer

The deficiency of vitamin folic acid results in-

A
megloblasticanaemia
B
night blindness
C
beri- beri
D
infertility

Question 34Single Answer

The factor which is responsible for absorption of vitamin B12?

A
intrinsic factor
B
acid factor
C
cholecystokinin
D
None of them

Question 35Single Answer

Which of the following symptoms is not associated with pellagra?

A
delirium
B
dementia
C
diarrhea
D
dermatitis

Question 36Single Answer

The rich natural source of calcium is-

A
milk
B
egg
C
soft drink
D
chicken

Question 37Single Answer

The deficiency of iodine results in-

A
goiter
B
gout
C
arthritis
D
muscular dystrophy

Question 38Single Answer

The hormone insulin secreted by-

A
pancreas beta cells
B
pancreas alpha calls
C
pancreas gama cells
D
liver

Question 39Single Answer

The hormone glucagon secreted by-

A
pancreas beta cells
B
pancreas alpha calls
C
pancreas gama cells
D
liver

Question 40Single Answer

The type of diet that a nurse should suggest for a jaundice patient would be-

A
low carbohydrate diet
B
low vitamin diet
C
low fat diet
D
high fat diet

Question 41Single Answer

The type of diet that a nurse should suggest for a diabetic patient would be-

A
low carbohydrate diet
B
low vitamin diet
C
high carbohydrate diet
D
high fat diet

Question 42Single Answer

The type of diet that a nurse should suggest for a hypertensive patient would be -

A
low calorie diet
B
low sodium diet
C
low fat diet
D
all of the above

Question 43Single Answer

The type of diet that a nurse should suggest for nephritis patient-

A
high carbohydrate diet
B
low in protein and sodium diet
C
fluid restriction
D
all of the above

Question 44Single Answer

A high fibre diet suggested for constipation patient in based on the fact that-

A
it increase intestinal motility
B
it decrease intestinal motility
C
it works as a digestive enzyme
D
none of them

Question 45Single Answer

A nurse should suggest ------- diet for a tuberculosis patient.

A
low carbohydrate
B
low vitamin
C
low fatty
D
high protein

Question 46Single Answer

Outer coating of capsules is made up of-

A
starch
B
cellulose
C
polyprophylene
D
protein

Question 47Single Answer

Which of the following mineral is essential for controlling heart beat?

A
sulphur
B
iodine
C
sodium
D
copper

Question 48Single Answer

Daily intake of protein , recommended for a moderate active woman is-

A
12gram
B
30gram
C
38gram
D
46gram

Question 49Single Answer

Which one of the following is responsible for blue baby syndrome?

A
nitrate
B
fluoride
C
chlorine
D
sodium

Question 50Single Answer

National institute of nutrition is situated in -

A
Hyderabad
B
Delhi
C
Jabalpur
D
Bangalore

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Nursing Subject

Question 51Single Answer

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

Question 52Single Answer

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

Question 53Single Answer

Local cold application transfer heat from the body by :

A
Radiation
B
Evaporation
C
Convection
D
Conduction

Question 54Single Answer

Autoclaving a means of sterilization will destroy

A
All microorganisms
B
Pathogenic microorganisms
C
Non pathogenic microorganisms
D
Just yeasts and molds

Question 55Single Answer

Position 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

Question 56Single Answer

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

Question 57Single Answer

The safest position for a lady with cord prolapse in labor is :

A
Fowler's position
B
Prone
C
Supine
D
Trendelenburg

Question 58Single Answer

The percentage of water in human body is :

A
60%
B
80%
C
35
D
None of these

Question 59Single Answer

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

Question 60Single Answer

The most important electrolyte of intracellular fluid is :

A
Potassium
B
Calcium
C
Sodium
D
Chloride

Question 61Single Answer

During the bath observation of skin include ?

A
Temperature integrity and condition
B
Colour, warmth and bruising
C
Markings made by wrinkles in the sheet or crumbs
D
Distribution and colour of hair

Question 62Single Answer

Patient recovering from general anaesthesia should be positioned in :

A
Supine position
B
Fowler's position
C
Trendelenburg position
D
Side lying position

Question 63Single Answer

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

Question 64Single Answer

Lugol's solution contains :

A
Potassium iodide
B
Sodium bromide
C
Ammonium chloride
D
Calcium chloride

Question 65Single Answer

Which of the following feature is not related to Gushing's triad ?

A
Systolic BP
B
Hypothermia
C
Bradycardia
D
Widening pulse pressure

Question 66Single Answer

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

Question 67Single Answer

The mount of bleaching powder for disinfection of 1000 gallons of water is :

A
oz
B
loz
C
50 gm
D
10 gm

Question 68Single Answer

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

Question 69Single Answer

Best method of oxygen administration to a 2 month old baby is :

A
Oxyhood
B
Face mask
C
Nasal cannula
D
Oxygen tent

Question 70Single Answer

Best method of oxygen administration to a Burn patient is :

A
Oxyhood
B
Nasal cannula
C
Face mask
D
Oxygen tent

Question 71Single Answer

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

Question 72Single Answer

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

Question 73Single Answer

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

Question 74Single Answer

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

Question 75Single Answer

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

Question 76Single Answer

In case of accident what would you first exam :

A
Patent airway
B
Hemorrhage
C
Fractures
D
Possible head injury

Question 77Single Answer

For eye examination the instrument used is :

A
Percussion hammer
B
Otoscope
C
Stethoscope
D
Opthalmoscope

Question 78Single Answer

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

Question 79Single Answer

All these are sterilized by chemicals except :

A
Endoscopes
B
Gauze
C
Scissors
D
Cables

Question 80Single Answer

You would use the following methods artificial respiration

A
Mouthto mouth
B
Pronepressure
C
Back pressur
D
Mouthtonose

Question 81Single Answer

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

Question 82Single Answer

In order to stop oozing bleeding you would first try ?

A
Pressure points
B
Direct pressure to the wound
C
Tourniquet
D
Ice packs

Question 83Single Answer

Who invented thermometer :

A
Celsius
B
Galileo Galilee
C
Lord Kelvin
D
Thomas J. Manning

Question 84Single Answer

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

Question 85Single Answer

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

Question 86Single Answer

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

Question 87Single Answer

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

Question 88Single Answer

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

Question 89Single Answer

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

Question 90Single Answer

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

Question 91Single Answer

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

Question 92Single Answer

Mr. X is to have a suprapubic prostatectomy. In this procedure the gland is approached through

A
Bladder
B
Perineum
C
Urethra
D
Ureter

Question 93Single Answer

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

Question 94Single Answer

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

Question 95Single Answer

ALT exceeds AST in :

A
Viral hepatitis
B
Cholestatic hepatitis
C
Toxic hepatitis
D
All the above

Question 96Single Answer

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

Question 97Single Answer

Test for hypersensitivity is called :

A
Patch test
B
None of the above
C
Patrick's test
D
Post-coital test

Question 98Single Answer

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
D
Humidified oxygen administration facilitates Suctioning

Question 99Single Answer

Choosing the appropriate catheter depends on :

A
Knowledge of any allergies to latex or plastic
B
The expected duration of catheterization
C
The size of the patient's urethral canal
D
All the above

Question 100Single Answer

The purpose of steam inhalation is to

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

Question 101Single Answer

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

Question 102Single Answer

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

Question 103Single Answer

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

Question 104Single Answer

When interpreting the results of the tes Tape on urine, orange indicate

A
1+ sugar
B
2+sugar
C
3+ sugar
D
5+ sugar

Question 105Single Answer

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

Question 106Single Answer

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

Question 107Single Answer

White doing CPR the compression ventilation ratio in an adult should be :

A
25:2
B
30:2
C
15:2
D
20:2

Question 108Single Answer

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

Question 109Single Answer

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

Question 110Single Answer

To diagnosis meningitis which type of sample, collected :

A
Urine
B
CSF
C
Bone-marrow
D
Stool

Question 111Single Answer

A patient who decides to leave the hospita against medical advice (LAMA) must sign, form. What is the purpose of this form ?

A
To release the physician and hospital from legal responsibility for the patient's health status
B
To ethically illustrate that the patient has control of his or her won care and treatment
C
To use in the event of readmission
D
To indicate the patient's wishes

Question 112Single Answer

Which of the following is not a parameter for "Glasgow coma scale"

A
Eye opening
B
Pupillary response
C
Verbal response
D
Motor response

Question 113Single Answer

Tracheostomy is usually performed between the tracheal rings of cartilage of :

A
Fourth and fifth
B
All of the above
C
Second and third
D
Third and fourth

Question 114Single Answer

"Rice Water Stool" is a typical finding in cases of :

A
Cholera
B
Typhoid
C
Ulcerative colitis
D
Amoebiasis

Question 115Single Answer

Patient has intravenous fluids infusing in the right arm when taking a blood pressure on this patient, the nurse would :

A
Take the blood pressure in the left arm
B
Take the blood pressure in the right arm
C
Use the smallest possible cuff
D
Report inability to take the blood pressure

Question 116Single Answer

Full form of CPR is :

A
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
B
Cardio-Pulmonary Relapse
C
Cardio Pulmonary Restriction
D
Chronic Pulmonary Replace

Question 117Single Answer

Infectious non sharp waste is collected in :

A
Black bag
B
White bin
C
Yellow bag
D
Red bag

Question 118Single Answer

What concentration of NaCl in intravenous fluid is termed "Isotonic" :

A
0.25%
B
0.45%
C
0.75%
D
0.90%

Question 119Single Answer

What is the other name of thumb forceps ?

A
Needle holder
B
Mosquito forceps
C
Kelly's forceps
D
Mouse's teeth

Question 120Single Answer

Surgical needles are :

A
5/8 circle
B
Straight
C
1/4 circle
D
All of the above

Question 121Single Answer

A nursing intervention in thrombophlebitis would be contraindicated :

A
Maintaining strict bed rest
B
Turning the patient from side to side
C
Applying warm packs to the affected leg
D
Massaging the affected leg

Question 122Single Answer

The most effective position for a women in labor with cord prolapsed is :

A
Lithotomy
B
Trendelenburg
C
Sims
D
Knee chest

Question 123Single Answer

A patient with acute pancreatitis has NG tube for low intermittent suction to prevent :

A
Chronic distortion
B
Gastric reflux
C
Pancreatic stimulation
D
Peristalsis

Question 124Single Answer

Intraocular pressure is measured with a instrument called :

A
Tonometer
B
Manometer
C
Oculometer
D
Perimeter

Question 125Single Answer

With aging blood pressure is often higher due to :

A
Decreased peripheral resistance
B
Decreased elasticity in arterial walls
C
Loss of muscle mass
D
Changes in exercise and diet

Question 126Single Answer

Eye padding is applied on unconscious patients to prevent :

A
Dryness of eye
B
Blinking of eyes
C
Corneal ulcer
D
Eye movement

Question 127Single Answer

AED stands for :

A
Arrhythmia eliminating device
B
Advanced emergency defibrillator
C
Authorised emergency defibrillator
D
Automated external defibrillator

Question 128Single Answer

Top priority treatment of ventricular fibrillation includes :

A
ECG monitoring
B
Proper positioning
C
CPR
D
Catherization

Question 129Single Answer

Carotid pulse should be checked for :

A
15-20 seconds
B
Less than 5 seconds
C
5-10 seconds
D
10-15 seconds

Question 130Single Answer

In following which disease occur due to deficiency of thiamine :

A
Beri-Beri
B
Pellagra
C
Anaemia
D
Scurvy

Question 131Single Answer

Heimlich Maneuver involves the following :

A
Abdominal thrusts
B
Blind finger sweep in throat
C
Chest compressions
D
Jaw thrust

Question 132Single Answer

To prevent legal implications,What should be done by a nurse during pre-operative period :

A
Provide psychological support
B
Obtain written consent
C
Provide comprehensive nursing care
D
Explain the patient and his relatives about post-operative complications

Question 133Single Answer

Recommended disinfectant used for handling spills is :

A
10% sodium hypochlorite
B
5% bleach solution
C
1% sodium hypochlorite
D
2% bleach solution

Question 134Single Answer

Chest compression in an unresponsive victim will be started :

A
After giving two breaths to victim
B
After making an emergency call to ambulance service
C
After checking carotid pulse of the victim and find the pulse is absent
D
As soon as you find an unresponsive victim

Question 135Single Answer

Clinical menifestations of anaemia include except :

A
Low Hb level
B
Fatigue
C
Hyperactivity
D
Lassitude

Question 136Single Answer

Universal precautions in hospital involve :

A
Gloving
B
Mask, gowning
C
Hand washing
D
All of the above

Question 137Single Answer

A patient in ventricular fibrillation is about to be defibrillated. A nurse knows that to convert this rhythm effectively, the machine should be set at which of the following energy levels for the best delivery ?

A
200 Joules
B
360 Joules
C
50 Joules
D
100 Joules

Question 138Single Answer

Priority basis management of a unconscious patient include :

A
I.V. therapy
B
I.V. menthol
C
Clearance of airway
D
Pain at Mc burny point

Question 139Single Answer

Cesol, and chloroxylenol are :

A
Acids
B
Aldehydes
C
Halogens
D
Phenols

Question 140Single Answer

In oliguria volume of urine is :

A
Less than 100 ml
B
Less than 400 ml
C
Less than 800 ml
D
Absence of urine

Question 141Single Answer

A comprehensive health assessment of an older person includes :

A
Functional assessment
B
Clinical assessment
C
Psychosocial assessment
D
All of the above

Question 142Single Answer

Management of cardiac arrest include except :

A
Massive I.V. infusion
B
02 Therapy
C
Clearance of airway
D
Cardiac compression

Question 143Single Answer

Which of the following chemical is most powerful disinfectant ?

A
Dettol
B
Lysol
C
Phenol
D
KMnO4

Question 144Single Answer

During head injury what is the cause of increase in body temperature :

A
Pons injury
B
Hypothalamus injury
C
Cerebellum injury
D
Medulla injury

Question 145Single Answer

Temporary hardness of water is also called as :

A
Chloride hardness
B
Sodium hardness
C
Carbonate hardness
D
None

Question 146Single Answer

In a patient of fever, "Fastigium" is to which term given of the following period ?

A
Onset of fever
B
When body temperature has reached its maximum and remains constant When
C
When body temperature is suddenly returning to normal
D
the body temperature is gradually returning to normal

Question 147Single Answer

Anemometer is used to measure :

A
Air temperature
B
Air velocity
C
Humidity
D
Air pollution

Question 148Single Answer

Florence Nightingale was born in which country :

A
England
B
Germany
C
Italy
D
France

Question 149Single Answer

What is the colour coding of bag in hospitals to dispose off human anatomical wastes such as body parts ?

A
Black
B
Yellow
C
Blue
D
Red

Question 150Single Answer

Criteria of a profession include except :

A
profession should be intellectual
B
It should be self governing
C
In a profession there is no place for higher education
D
A profession should be service-oriented

Question 151Single Answer

The radius is located ?

A
In the upper part of the arm
B
On the thumb side of the lower arm
C
On the little finger side of the lower arm
D
At the shoulder arm

Question 152Single Answer

Antibodies are produced by :

A
Plasma cells
B
Lymphocytes
C
Erythrocytes
D
Basophils

Question 153Single Answer

Normally respiratory centre is stimulated by :

A
Oxygen
B
Blood PH
C
Carbon dioxide
D
Lactic acid

Question 154Single Answer

The type of muscle found in the visceral organs and blood vessels is called .

A
Voluntary
B
Cardiac
C
Myocardium
D
Involuntary

Question 155Single Answer

In human body oxygenated blood is purified by :

A
Heart
B
Lungs
C
Lever
D
Kidney

Question 156Single Answer

All microorganisms................. ?

A
Form spores
B
Have a waxy coating
C
Are protoplasm consisting of protein
D
Adapt to adverse environment

Question 157Single Answer

Which of the following bone is the largest bone in human body :

A
Tibia
B
Femur
C
Radius
D
Homeruns

Question 158Single Answer

Factors influencing inhibition of growth and destruction of microorganisms include ?
A. Temperature and contact
B. Absence of organic material
C. Time
D. Spore formation

A
B, C and D
B
A, B and D
C
A, C and D
D
A, B and C

Question 159Single Answer

Which part of body is affected in typhoid :

A
Lungs
B
Intestines
C
Liver
D
Pancreas

Question 160Single Answer

Vitamin essential for coagulation of biood is :

Question 161Single Answer

In the complex sense of vision the image of an object focused on the retina and is transmitted to the brain :

A
Cornea
B
Optic nerve
C
Lens
D
Iris

Question 162Single Answer

Volume remaining in the lungs and airways following a maximum expiratory effort is known as :

A
Residual volume
B
Total lung capacity
C
Vital capacity
D
Tidal capacity

Question 163Single Answer

If pericardial fluid exceed above 50 ml. This is known as -

A
Pericardial oedema
B
Pericardial transudate
C
Cardiac tamponed
D
Cardiac asthma

Question 164Single Answer

Thyroid gland is present in :

A
Chest
B
Back
C
Abdomen
D
Neck

Question 165Single Answer

Many children with tonsillitis develop ear infection this is because the car and throat are connected by the

A
Larynx
B
Eustachian Tube
C
Epiglottis
D
Oesophagus

Question 166Single Answer

Smooth muscle tissue is located in :

A
The stomach
B
Intestines
C
Urinary bladder
D
All of the Above

Question 167Single Answer

The respiratory centre is located in the part of brain

A
Medulla
B
Midbrain
C
Thalamus
D
Cerebellum

Question 168Single Answer

Powerhouse of the cell is :

A
Mitochondria
B
Nucleus
C
Golgi bodies
D
Cell wall

Question 169Single Answer

Water is mostly absorbed from the digestive tract in the

A
Oesophagus
B
Stomach
C
Small Intestine
D
Large Intestine

Question 170Single Answer

The breakdown products of haemoglobin is :

A
Phospholipids
B
Bile pigments
C
Fibrin
D
Prothrombin

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Question 171Single Answer

Yojna a weekly journal

A
Ministry of Finance
B
Ministry of Information and Broadcastin
C
Ministry of Rural Development
D
Planning Commission

Question 172Single Answer

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

Question 173Single Answer

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

Question 174Single Answer

In India rural incomes are generally lower than the urban incomes, which of the following reasons account for this
1. a large number of farmers are illiterate and know little about scientific agriculture
2. prices of primary products are lower than those of manufactured products
3. Investments in agriculture has been low when compared to investment in industry

A
1 and 3
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 2
D
1,2 and 3

Question 175Single Answer

I go to Madurai by —– Vaigai Express

A
a
B
an
C
some
D
the

Question 176Single Answer

Have the car stolen!

A
Steal the car
B
You should have the stolen car
C
Get someone to steal the car
D
They have stolen the car

Question 177Single Answer

The payment was collected by the hardworking salesman.

A
The hardworking salesman collected the payment.
B
the salesman who worked heard was able to collect the payment.
C
to collect the payment the salesman had to work hard.
D
The hardworking salesman was able to collect the payment.

Question 178Single Answer

I had to stop all my work to complete this project.

A
All other work had to be stopped to complete this project by me
B
For completing this project all other work must be stopped
C
For completing this project I had to stop all my work
D
To complete this project all other work had been stopped by me

Question 179Single Answer

Passage :

Direction : Question below has two blanks, each blank indicting that some thing has been omitted. Choose the word for each blank which best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

The Finance Department has ……………a centralized online databank system for all statutory government bodies to …………an eye on their assets and liabilities.

A
presented , stay
B
introduced , keep
C
announce , make
D
created , let
E
proclaimed , hold

Question 180Single Answer

Passage :

Direction : The five items in this section consists of a word or group of words followed by four words as (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the word which is nearly opposite to the meaning of the original word or group of words and mark your response as (a), (b), (c) and (d), as the case may be, in your Answer Sheet.

Assets

A
liabilities
B
responsibilities
C
estates
D
profits

Question 181Single Answer

Passage :

Direction : In the question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it

Affidavit

A
Affirmation
B
Slander
C
Oath
D
Testimony

Question 182Single Answer

How many such pairs of letters are there in the word ‘CLEANLINESS’ each of the which has as many letters between them in the word as they have in the English alphabet, in the same sequence?

A
Two
B
Three
C
Five
D
Four
E
None of these

Question 183Single Answer

Team A has scored more goals than Team B
Team C has scored fewer goals than Team B
Team A has scored fewer goals than Team C .
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

A
True
B
False
C
Uncertain
D
None

Question 184Single Answer

If it is possible to make only one meaningful word with the second, the third, the sixth and the eight letters of the word FRAGMENT using each only once, which of the following will be the third letter of that word ? If no such word can be formed, give ‘X’ as the answer and if more than one such word can be formed, give ‘Y’ as the answer.

Question 185Single Answer

How many such letters are there in the word ORIENTAL each of which is as far away from the beginning of the word as when they are arranged alphabetically?

A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three

Question 186Single Answer

Passage :

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z .

Which letter in this alphabet is the eighth letter to the right of the letter and which is tenth letter to the left of the last but one letter of the alphabet ?

Question 187Single Answer

Passage :

Direction : The following question is based on the five words given below:
AND FOR THE BIG SUM (The new words formed after performing the mentioned operations may or may not necessarily the meaningful English words.)

If the third alphabet of each of the words is changed to the next alphabet in the English alphabetical series, which of the following will form a meaningful English word?

A
SUM
B
BIG
C
Both BIG and THE
D
FOR
E
Both FOR and BIG

Question 188Single Answer

Passage :

Direction : The following question is based on the five words given below:
AND FOR THE BIG SUM (The new words formed after performing the mentioned operations may or may not necessarily the meaningful English words.)

If the given words are arranged in the order as they would appear in a dictionary from left to right, which of the following will be second from the right ?

A
AND
B
FOR
C
THE
D
BIG
E
SUM

Question 189Single Answer

Passage :

Direction: The following question is based on the five words given below:
AND FOR THE BIG SUM (The new words formed after performing the mentioned operations may or may not necessarily the meaningful English words.)

If second alphabet in each of the words is changed to next alphabet in the English alphabetical order, how many words having two vowels (same or different vowels) will be formed ?

A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
Four

Question 190Single Answer

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

Question 191Single Answer

Which of the following numbers is irrational ?

A
√49
B
0.125
C
√2
D
22/7

Question 192Single Answer

356 x 936 – 356 x 836 = ?

A
35600
B
34500
C
9630
D
93600

Question 193Single Answer

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

Question 194Single Answer

Passage :

information given below and answer the question that follow.
The result of an exam is given below. Out of 1000 students who appeared
(i) 658 failed in Physics
(ii) 166 failed in Physics and Chemistry
(iii) 372 failed in Chemistry, 434 failed in Physics and Maths
(iv) 590 failed in Maths, 126 failed in Maths & Chemistry
Find the number of people who failed in (assuming that none is passed in all subjects.

We have the following equations:
a+ b + c + d + e + f + g = 1000
a + b + d + e = 658, b + d = 166
b + d + c + f = 372
d + e = 434 as in the figure.
d + e + f + g = 590, d + f = 126. Find the values

Chemistry but not in Physics.

A
318
B
198
C
213
D
206

Question 195Single Answer

Passage :

Direction: information given below and answer the question that follow.
The result of an exam is given below. Out of 1000 students who appeared
(i) 658 failed in Physics
(ii) 166 failed in Physics and Chemistry
(iii) 372 failed in Chemistry, 434 failed in Physics and Maths
(iv) 590 failed in Maths, 126 failed in Maths & Chemistry
Find the number of people who failed in (assuming that none is passed in all subjects.

We have the following equations:
a+ b + c + d + e + f + g = 1000
a + b + d + e = 658, b + d = 166
b + d + c + f = 372
d + e = 434 as in the figure.
d + e + f + g = 590, d + f = 126. Find the values

Physics or Maths but not in Chemistry.

A
558
B
718
C
628
D
None of these

Question 196Single Answer

Passage :

For the next four question that follow:
In a city, three daily newspapers A, B, C are published, 42% read A; 51% read B; 68% read C; 30% read A and B; 28% read B and C; 36% read A and C; 8% do not read any of the three newspapers.

Let x% people read all the three newspapers.
Since 8% people do not read any newspapers.
(x – 24) + (x – 7) + (x + 4) + (30 – x) + (36 – x) + (28 – x) + x = 92
→ x + 98 – 31 = 92
→ x = 92 – 67 = 25

What is the percentage of persons who read all the three papers ?

A
20%
B
25%
C
30%
D
40%

Question 197Single Answer

Passage :

For the next four : question that follow :
In a city, three daily newspapers A, B, C are published, 42% read A; 51% read B; 68% read C; 30% read A and B; 28% read B and C; 36% read A and C; 8% do not read any of the three newspapers.

What is the percentage of persons who read only two papers?

A
19%
B
31%
C
44%
D
None of these

Question 198Single Answer

Which city hosted the launch of Capital Radio in 1973?

A
Manchester
B
London
C
Birmingham
D
Glasgow

Question 199Single Answer

The brand "Flora," introduced in 1964, is associated with which product?

A
Cheese
B
Margarine
C
Yogurt
D
Bread

Question 200Single Answer

Which Caribbean country, where French is widely spoken, is considered the home of voodoo?

A
Jamaica
B
Haiti
C
Martinique
D
Guadeloupe

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