RUHS Post Basic B.Sc Nursing 2018 Question Paper

RUHS Post Basic BSc Nursing
Entrance Examination 2018
Question Paper
Q. No. 1 The largest organ of the body is -
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Brain

Skin

Liver

Kidney

Q. No. 2 The strongest muscle in the human body based on its weight is-
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Biceps

Triceps

Masseter

Deltoid

Q. No. 3 Movement of a body part away from the midline is called as-
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Abduction

Adduction

Flexion

Extension

Correct Option A

Q. No. 4 Hand rub should not be used in which condition-
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Before touching the patient

After touching the patient

After touching the patient's surroundings

Option D Hands are visibly soiled

Correct Option D

Q. No. 5 Deficiency of circulating platelets is termed as-
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Haemophilia

Sickle cell anaemia

Leukemia

Thrombocytopenia

Correct Option D

Q. No. 6 Gold standard in the diagnosis of leukemia is-
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Blood culture and sensitivity

Bone marrow biopsy

Bone x-ray

Bone biopsy

Q. No. 7 The scale used for assessing pain in the children-
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Verbal descriptor scale

Numerical rating scale

Visual analogue scale

Wong Baker faces pain rating scale

Correct Option D

Q. No. 8 Neonate with retrolental fibroplasia is associated with-
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Hypoxia

Hypocapnea

Hypoxenaemia

Hyperoxenaemia

Correct Option D

Q. No. 9 Unshakable and persistent ideas are called as-
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Obsession

Delusion

Compulsion

Illusion

Q. No. 10 The nurses responsibility while giving an oral medicine to a psychiatric patient-
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Give the medicine to the patient's attendant

Keep the medicine on the bedside table

Give the medicine to the patient and observe that it is swallowed

Tell the patient to take the medication

Q. No. 11 Decrease level of hematocrit in blood during pregnancy is due to-
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Blood loss

Hemoconcentration

Hemodilution

Anaemia

Q. No. 12 The relationship of the long axis of foetus to the long axis of uterus is-
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Lie

Attitude

Presentation

Position

Correct Option A

Q. No. 13 The vaccine which is most sensitive to heat-
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DPT vaccine

Typhoid vaccine

Polio vaccine

BCG vaccine

Q. No. 14 Boiling water helps in killing all the organisms except-
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Spores

Fungi

Bacteria

Protozoa

Correct Option A

Q. No. 15 Non conformity to social norms is called as-
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Crime

Habit

Deviance

Value

Q. No. 16 An individual becomes a member of social group through the process of-
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Aging

Maturation

Learning

Socialization

Correct Option D

Q. No. 17 Normal tidal volume in adults is about-
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300 ml

500ml

700ml

900ml

Q. No. 18 '8th' cranial nerve affects-
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Taste

Touch

Smell

Equilibrium

Correct Option D

Q. No. 19 The nursing priority of a patient with extensive full thickness burns is-
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Level of pain

Risk of infection

Fluid and electrolyte status

Body image

The most effective route of relieving pain during the emergency phase of burn injury
Q. No. 20 is-
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Intravenously

Subcutaneously

Intramuscularly

Orally

Correct Option A

Reflex response to a sudden loss of support felt by an infant as if he is falling is called
Q. No. 21 as-
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Startle reflex

Glabellar reflex

Moro reflex

Tonic neck reflex

Q. No. 22 Moderate hypothermia in a neonate is-
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Below 32o C

32-35.9o C

33.6-36.2o C

36.4-37.2 o C

Polyhydramnios is seen in all of the following conditions except-
Q. No. 23
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Duodenal atresia

Tracheoesophageal fistula

Anencephaly

Congenital abnormalities of fetal kidney

Correct Option D

Q. No. 24 The Bishop score is used to predict-
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The state of the fetus at the time of delivery

The success rate of the induction of labour

The fetal condition in the uterus

Option D The maternal well being in labour

Q. No. 25 Increased suicidal tendency is associated with-
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Low levels of dopamine

High level of dopamine

Low level of serotonine

High level of serotonine

Q. No. 26 Obsessive compulsive disorder is best managed by-
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Psychodynamic psychotherapy

Interpersonal psychotherapy

Cognitive behaviour therapy

Supportive psychotherapy

Q. No. 27 Immunity acquired through natural infection is-
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Artificial active immunity

Herd immunity

Specific human immunity

Natural active immunity

Correct Option D

Q. No. 28 An example of non therapeutic communication technique is-
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Validating

Reflecting

Belittling

Option D Listening

Q. No. 29 Tracheostomy is usually performed between the tracheal rings of-
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4th & 5th

3rd & 4th

2nd & 3rd

1st & 2nd

Q. No. 30 Which item is not sterilized by an antiseptic solution-
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Suction catheter

Enema tube

Surgical scissor

Nasogastric tube

Q. No. 31 The two aspects of social control are-
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Pressure oriented and value oriented

Pressure oriented and norms oriented

Culture oriented and customs oriented

Religion oriented and education oriented

Correct Option A

An ABG analysis report shows: pH-7.55, Pco2-35mm Hg, HCo3 -33mEq/l the condition
is-
Q. No. 32

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Metabolic acidosis

Option B Metabolic alkalosis

Respiratory alkalosis

Respiratory acidosis

The lab finding which would indicate myocardial damage in a patient with suspected
myocardial infarction-
Q. No. 33
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Elevated SGOT and LDH

Elevated total CPK and elevated SGOT

Decreased CPK and SGOT

Elevated CPK-MB

Correct
D
Option

Q. No. 34 The recommended flow rate of oxygen via nasal canula-
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4-6 lit/min

1-4 lit/min

6-8 lit/min

1-6 lit/min

Bag and mask ventilation is contraindicated in newborn resuscitation with clinical
Q. No. 35 suspicion of
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Intracranial haemorrhage

Diaphragmatic hernia

Meconium aspiration

Pneumothorax

Q. No. 36 Dose of vitamin-K in premature baby is-
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0.5mg

1mg

1.5mg

2mg

Correct Option A

Only immunoglobulin which can cross the placenta is-
Q. No. 37
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Ig A

Ig M

Ig G

Ig E

Q. No. 38 In fetal circulation deoxygenated blood is present in-
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Umbilical artery

Umbilical vein

Pulmonary artery

Pulmonary vein

Administration of neuromuscular blocking agents before ECT can cause-
Q. No. 39
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Dry mouth

Respiratory difficulties

Increased body secretions

Seizures

Q. No. 40 Which disease is associated with maximum social stigma in India is-

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Tuberculosis

Polio

Leprosy

Cholera

Q. No. 41 Prolactin reflex in mother causes-
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Ejection of milk

Production of milk

Suppression of milk production

Storage of milk

Q. No. 42 Kegal exercises during pregnancy helps in strengthening of-
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Rectus abdominis muscle

Gluteus muscle

Psoas muscle

Pelvic floor muscle

Correct Option D

When the patient is acquiring infection during low immunity state is known as-
Q. No. 43
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Cross infection

Iatrogenic infection

Opportunistic infection

Nosocomial infection

Q. No. 44 Aptitude is

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Preference to perform certain activities

High level of achievement in an area of endeavour

Skill one brings to a given task

The abilities of individual to learn in specific endeavour

Correct Option D

Frequent swallowing in a patient following tonsillectomy indicate-
Q. No. 45
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Active gag reflex

Thirst

Pain

Hemorrhage

Correct Option D

Q. No. 46 Lateral curvature of the spine is -
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Kyphosis

Scoliosis

Lordosis

Ptosis

Q. No. 47 The food item which has the highest calorie-
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Carbohydrate

Protein

Fat

Vitamin

Q. No. 48 While measuring Central venous pressure,the zero point is adjusted to-
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Anterior axillary line

Mid axillary line

Posterior axillary line

Shoulder

Correct Option B

A congenital condition in which abdominal content protrudes through the defect in the abdominal
Q. No. wall and is not covered with sac is -
49
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Omphalocele

Umbilical hernia

Incisional hernia

Gastroschiasis

Correct
D
Option

Q. No. 50 DPT Vaccine should be stored at-
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-20 o C

0oC

4-8 o C

Option D 8-10 o C

Correct Option C

Q. No. 51 Lateral position is given to pregnant mother in order to avoid-
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Orthostatic hypotension

Aspiration

Fetal distress

Supine hypotension

Correct Option D

The priority nursing intervention for a patient who is admitted with paranoid
Q. No. 52 schizophrenia-
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Establish a structured daily routine

Plan a programme of self fulfilment

Provide patient and others with safe environment

Do mini mental status examination

Q. No. 53 'Beti Bachao Beti Padao' programme launched in which state-
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Bihar

Delhi

Haryana

Uttar Pradesh

Q. No. 54 Time period between infection and detection of antibodies against HIV infection is -
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Acute infection

Chronic infection

Active HIV

Window period

Q. No. 55 Role of occupational health nurse include the following except-
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Prevention of workplace accidents and injuries

Promotion of health and work ability

Improving environment health for occupational health workers

Improve the productivity outcome of workers

Correct Option D

Q. No. 56 Infective period of Aedes mosquito in dengue-
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1-2 days

8-10 days

Till next bite

Till death

Correct Option D

Q. No. 57 Which of the following is part of the psychosocial domain-
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Motor skill

Memory

Judgement

Style of behaving

Correct Option D

Q. No. 58 Which of the following is an indication of portal hypertension-
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Epistaxis

Hematemesis

Hematuria

Confusion

As per the Glasgow coma scale which of the following score indicates COMA in an adult patient-
Q. No.
59
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0
0
5

5
9
9
12
12

Correct B
Option

Parkinson's disease is caused by deficiency of which of the following
Q. No. 60 neurotransmitter-
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Acetylcholine

Serotonine

Dopamine

Epinephrine

Correct Option C

Pentavalent vaccine provide protection against-
Q. No. 61
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Diphtheria,pertussis,tetanus,Hepatitis B, hemophilus B

Polio,TB,measles,mumps,hemophilus B

Measles,mumps,rubella,TB,hemophilus B

Measles,mumps,rubella,HepatitisB,hemophilus B

Correct Option A

Dusky hue of the vestibule and discoloration of anterior vaginal wall occur during
Q. No. 62 pregnancy is known as
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Jacquemier's sign

Osiander's sign

Palmer sign

Hegar sign

Correct Option A

In a group therapy, members express both positive and negative feeling in a non threatening
Q. No. atmosphere is called as
63
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Cognition

Catharsis

Option C Ecopraxia

Apraxia

Correct
B
Option

Q. No. 64 Which anti-tuberculin drug causes peripheral neuropathy- -
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Rifampicin

Streptomycin

Isoniazid

Pyrazinamide

Correct Option C

VDRL is used in the diagnosis of-
Q. No. 65
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HIV

Typhoid

Tuberculosis

Syphilis

Correct Option D

Q. No. 66 Sigmund Freud was the pioneer of which of the following models of psychopathology-
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Behaviourist

Cognitive

Psychodynamic

Humanistic

Correct Option C

Patient with colostomy should be advised to eat-

Q. No. 67
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Bland diet so that the intestine do not become irritated

Option B Everything they ate before the surgery but will avoid gas forming foods

Food low in fiber

Soft foods that are more easily digested

Q. No. 68 Which of the following is an indicator of AIDS-
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CD4 count lower than 1000 cells/mm3

CD4 count lower than 600 cells/mm3

CD4 count less than 400 cells/mm3

CD4 count less than 200 cells/mm3

Correct Option D

Which nursing intervention is incorrect while using z-track method of injection-
Q. No. 69
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Prepare the injection site with alcohol

Use a needle that is atleast 1" long

Rub the injection site vigorously after the injection

Aspirate for blood before injection

The hormone secreted by anterior pituitary gland is-
Q. No. 70
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Antidiuretic hormone

Adrenocorticotropin hormone

Cortisol

Oxytocin

Q. No. 71 Which of the following childhood disorder improves with increase in age-
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Conduct disorder

Option B Emotional problems

Temper tantrums

Sleep disorder

Q. No. 72 Circlage operation is the surgical management of choice for-
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Cancer cervix

Cervical incompetence

Fibroid uterus

Cervical polyp

Q. No. 73 Splitting is the trait of-
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Passive agressive personality disorder

Borderline personality disorder

Dependent personality disorder

Narcissistic personality disorder

Whooping cough is most infectious during the stage of-
Q. No. 74
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Catarrhal stage

Paroxysmal stage

Convalescent stage

Recovery stage

Correct Option D

Q. No. 75 An assessment specific to safe administration of IV mannitol is-
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Vital signs every 4 hourly

Option B Weighing daily

Urine output hourly

Level of consciousness every 4 hourly

Q. No. 76 Rorschach's projective test is designed to measure-
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Unconscious intentions

Dream

Conscious desires

Unconscious desires

Correct Option A

Q. No. 77 Double bubble sign in the x-ray is the characteristic of-
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Pyloric stenosis

Tracheo-oesophageal fistula

Hirschprung's disease

Duodenal atresia

Correct Option D

Q. No. 78 The response to hyperstimulation of vagus nerve is-
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Skeletal muscle relaxation

Skeletal muscle contraction

Tachyarrythmia

Bradyarrythmia

Correct Option D

Q. No. 79 The intricate balance between clot formation and clot dissolution is-
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Hemostasis

Option B Homeostasis

Hematocrit

Hematopoiesis

Correct Option A

Drugs used in relieving symptoms of maniere's disease include all except-
Q. No. 80
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Antiemetics

Diuretics

Atropine

Diazepam

Correct Option C

A nurse needs to check the most important parameter if patient is on magnesium sulphate therapy-
Q. No.
81
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Urine output >30ml/hr

Presence of Knee jerk reflex

Respiration >12/min

Blood pressure <140/90mm Hg

Correct
C
Option

Q. No. 82 All are antidepressants drugs except-
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Tricyclic antidepressants

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors

Selective serotonine reuptake inhibitors

Thiazides

Correct Option D

Q. No. 83 Which health centre is considered as the first referral unit-

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Sub centre

Primary health centre

Community health centre

District hospital

Correct Option C

Intraocular pressure is monitored by-
Q. No. 84
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Tonometer

Oculomotor

Manometer

Perimeter

Correct Option A

Immediate management of choice to restore blood pressure and peripheral circulation
Q. No. 85 is-
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Trendelburg position

Ringer lactate

Colloids

Ionotrops

Correct
B
Option

Q. No. 86 The micro-organism which is most commonly responsible for rheumatic fever is-
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Staphylococcus

Streptococcus

H Influenza

E. Coli

Laboratory value findings in a patient with disseminated intravascular
Q. No. 87 coagulopathy(DIC)-
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Reduced prothrombin time(PT)

High fibrinogen level

Low levels of fibrin degradation products

Thrombocytopenia

Correct Option D

Q. No. 88 The nurse should counsel a four months pregnant mother regarding exercises-
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Exercise to raise the heart beat above 140 beats/min for 20 minutes daily

Perform gentle back lying exercises for 30 minutes daily

Try high intensity aerobics but limit session to 15 minutes daily

Walk briskly for 10-15 minutes daily and gradually increase this time

Correct Option D

The first sign of Xerophthalmia is-
Q. No. 89
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Corneal ulceration

Bitot's spots

Night blindness

Muddy eyes

The source of glucose for maintaining normal level when the blood glucose begins to fall
Q. No. 90 is-
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Ingested food

Liver glycogen

Gluconeogenesis

Option D Intestinal flora

Correct
B
Option

Q. No. Patient with deep vein thrombosis(DVT) experiencing dyspnea,chest pain and diminished
91 breath sounds is suggestive of-
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Pericarditis

Pneumothorax

Pulmonary embolism

Mediastinal tumor

Correct
C
Option

Triad of symptoms -proteinuria,hypoalbuminemia and edema are the characteristic
Q. No. 92 of-
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Cushing syndrome

Glomerulonephritis

Renal calculi

Nephrotic syndrome

Correct Option D

Important nursing management following transurethral resection of
Q. No. 93 prostrate(TURP)is-
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Assess the surgical site of signs of infection

Assess the vital signs

Maintaining patency of a three- way foley's catheter for hemostasis

Administer ordered analgesics

Correct Option C

Q. No. 94 Complication of tocolytic agent is-
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Uterine rupture

Option B Hyperstimulation of uterus

Increased peristaltic movement

Pulmonary edema

Correct Option D

Q. No. 95 Epidemiology is concerned with the study of-
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Disaster preparedness

Distribution of a disease

Human population

Relationship between living and non living things

Correct Option B

Q. No. 96 In triage yellow color denotes-
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Immediate life threatening

Non life threatening

Less critically injured

Most critically injured

Correct Option C

Q. No. 97 Elderly women are more prone to develop hip fracture due to-
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Decreased estrogen secretion

Increased bone density

Increased calcium absorption

Sedentary life style

Correct Option A

Q. No. Which of the following is a cause of concern during early post operative period after
98 thyroidectomy-
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A sore throat

Option B Compaints of pain in the area of the surgical incision

Carpal spasm when the blood pressure is taken

Temperature of 101of

Correct
C
Option

Q. No. 99 Silver nitrate dressings of burns may cause-
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Abnormality in blood gases

Abnormal blood count

Depletion of sodium and potassium

Increased blood urea nitrogen

Correct Option C

Q. No. 100 Instrument used for collection of pap smear is-
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Simpson's forcep

Piper forcep

Tongue spatula

Ary's spatula

Correct Option D

Q. No. 101 Basic health services provided at the block level is committed by-
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Bhore committee

Mudaliar committee

Mukherji committee

Chadah committee

Correct Option C

The correct sequence of events leading to disability and handicap is-
Q. No. 102
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Option A Impairment-disease-disability-handicap

Disease-disability-impairment-handicap

Disease-impairment-disability-handicap

Disability-disease-handicap-impairment

Correct Option C

Q. No. 103 The'P'wave on the ECG corresponds to-
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Atrial depolarisation

Atrial repolarisation

Ventricular depolarisation

Ventricular repolarisation

Correct Option A

Q. No. Which of the following complication occur within 24 hours after sustaining an myocardial infarction
104
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Heart failure

Pulmonary embolism

Ventricular aneurysm

Atrial septal defect

Correct
C
Option

A baby with cynotic spells can be calmed by providing-
Q. No. 105
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Fowler's position

Knee-Chest position

Supine position

Prone position

Correct Option B

Q. No. 106 Massaging medication over the skin is called-

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Instillation

Inhalation

Inunction

Irrigation

Q. No. 107 Vertical transmission of HIV is more commonly occur during-
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Antenatal period

Intranatal period

Postnatal period

Equal chances in all stages

The criteria used for selection for IUCD clients include all Except-
Q. No. 108
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Who has normal menstrual cycle

Who does have any kind of infection or pelvic disease

Who has given birth to atleast one child

Who does not have any major disease

Q. No. 109 Oestrogen is secreted by-
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Uterus

Graffian follicle

Corpus luteam

Ovary

Q. No. 110 One Ounce is equal to-
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2 teaspoon

4 teaspoon

5 teaspoon

6 teaspoon

Correct Option D

Q. No. 111 Separation of previously healed wound edges is-
0041111

Adhesions

Dehiscence

Evisceration

Keloid formation

Q. No. 112 Insulin is stored at-
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0-26oF

26-36oF

36-86oF

86-96oF

Q. No. 113 Mid-day meal programme should provide-
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2/3 of total energy requirement

1/2 of total energy requirement

1/3 of total energy requirement

Total energy requirement

Q. No. 114 Which ethical principal refers to - doing good to the patient-
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Autonomy

Justice

Beneficence

Non maleficence

Immediate disinfection of all articles and bodily discharges during the course of
Q. No. 115 disease is-
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Concurrent disinfection

Terminal disinfection

Sterilization

Bactericidal

Correct Option A

Q. No. 116 Health promotion includes all Except-
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Effective and concrete public participation

Directed towards action on the determinants of health

Use complementary method against health hazards

Focusing on people at risk for specific disease

Q. No. 117 Brown crust formed on the lip and teeth is known as-
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Calculus

Halitosis

Cheilosis

Option D Sordes

Correct Option D

The best position to assess inguinal hernia is-
Q. No. 118
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Lie down with leg flexed

Sit in squatting position and bear down

Stand erect with hands drawn behind the back

Sit on a chair with hands drawn behind the back

Q. No. 119 The most important nursing intervention on a patient receiving prednisolone-
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Check urine output hourly

Check hourly urine specific gravity

Check blood sugar hourly

Check blood level of the drug

Q. No. 120 A nurse does not follow which factor for developing IPR-
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Empathy

Listening

Untrustworthy

Confidence