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NURSING MCQ- PAGE 2

1:-One ml contains
A:-10 drops
B:-15 drops
C:-20 drops
D:-25 drops
Ans: B

2:-The International Nurses Day is celebrated on
A:-May `1^(st)`
B:-May `10^(th)`
C:-May `12^(th)`
D:-May `15^(th)`
Ans: C

3:-The term used to denote loss of appetite
A:-Anorexia
B:-Anaemia
C:-Dysphagia
D:-Anosmia
Ans: A

4:-Inflammation of the tongue is called
A:-Stomatitis
B:-Gingivitis
C:-Parotitis
D:-Glossitis
Ans: D

5:-The pigment responsible for skin colour
A:-Arginine
B:-Alanine
C:-Melanin
D:-Methionine
Ans: C

6:-Ulcerated or sloughed area of tissue subjected to pressure from lying on mattress for a prolonged period resulting in death of tissue is termed as
A:-Aphthous ulcer
B:-Decubitus ulcer
C:-Cushing's ulcer
D:-Kurling's ulcer
Ans: B

7:-The transfer of heat directly through a substance from hot part to cold part by direct contact is termed as
A:-Conduction
B:-Convection
C:-Radiation
D:-Evaporation
Ans: A

8:-The clinical thermometer is disinfected using dettol at the strength of
A:-1 : 40 for 3 mts
B:-1 : 20 for 5 mts
C:-1 : 40 for 5 mts
D:-1 : 20 for 3 mts
Ans: C

9:-The sudden return of normal temperature from a very high temperature within a few hours or days
A:-Fastigium
B:-Defervescence
C:-Lysis
D:-Crisis
Ans: D

10:-A sudden severe attack of shivering in which the body temperature rises rapidly to a stage of hyper pyrexia
A:-Pyrexia
B:-Rigor
C:-Swinging fever
D:-Inverse fever
Ans: B

11:-The number of pulse beats in a minute
A:-Rhythm
B:-Volume
C:-Tension
D:-Rate
Ans: D

12:-Increased respiratory rate over 24 breaths per minute
A:-Tachypnoea
B:-Bradypnoea
C:-Apnoea
D:-Orthopnoea
Ans: A

13:-The lack of oxygen in the tissues is known as
A:-Anoxaemia
B:-Anoxia
C:-Dyspnoea
D:-Asphyxia
Ans: B

14:-Instrument used to measure blood pressure is
A:-Sphygmomanometer
B:-Barometer
C:-Tonometer
D:-Audiometer
Ans: A

15:-Convert `104^(@)F` to celsius
A:- `C = 37^(@)C `
B:-`C = 38^(@)C`
C:-`C = 40^(@)C`
D:-`C = 48^(@)C`
Ans: C

16:-Total cessation of breathing is termed as
A:-Eupnoea
B:-Hyperapnoea
C:-Bradypnoea
D:-Apnoea
Ans: D

17:-Largest gland in the body
A:-Thyroid
B:-Liver
C:-Pancreas
D:-Parotid gland
Ans: B

18:-Infancy is a period from
A:-0 – 1 year
B:-1 – 3 years
C:-3 – 6 years
D:-6 – 12 years
Ans: A

19:-Birth weight of a child doubles at
A:-3 months
B:-6 months
C:-9 months
D:-12 months
Ans: B

20:-The MMR vaccine is administered at the age
A:-6 months
B:-9 months
C:-12 months
D:-15 months
Ans: D

21:-The average length of umbilical cord
A:-45 cm
B:-46 cm
C:-48 cm
D:-50 cm
Ans: D

22:-The smallest unit of the body
A:-Cell
B:-Tissue
C:-DNA
D:-Muscle
Ans: A

23:-The solution used to detect sugar in urine
A:-Liquor Ammonia
B:-Nitric acid
C:-Benedict's Reagent
D:-Sodium nitroprusside
Ans: C

24:-Which of the following is a permanent method of sterilization ?
A:-Lippies loop
B:-Copper T
C:-Tubectomy
D:-Condom
Ans: C

25:-The hormone responsible for the secondary sex characteristic in females.
A:-Oestrogen
B:-Progesterone
C:-Androgen
D:-Relaxin
Ans: A

26:-Permanent cessation of menstruation is termed as
A:-Menarche
B:-Telarche
C:-Menopause
D:-Amenorrhoea
Ans: C

27:-The name given to the endometrium during pregnancy
A:-Endoderm
B:-Mesoderm
C:-Ectoderm
D:-Decidua
Ans: D

28:-The fertilized ovum divides into a cluster of cells known as
A:-Blastocyst
B:-MorulaC:-Blastocele
D:-Inner cell mass
Ans: B

29:-Human chorionic gonadotrophin is produced from
A:-Amnion
B:-Syncitiotrophoblast
C:-Cytotrophoblast
D:-Yolk sac
Ans: C

30:-The umbilical cord contains
A:-One artery and one vein
B:-Two arteries and two veins
C:-One artery and two veins
D:-Two arteries and one vein
Ans: D

31:-Net maternal weight gain during pregnancy
A:-6 – 8 kg
B:-8 – 10 kg
C:-10 – 12 kg
D:-12 – 14 kg
Ans: A

32:-Bluish discolouration of vagina during pregnancy is called
A:-Osiander's sign
B:-Palmer's sign
C:-Hegar's sign
D:-Chadwick's sign
Ans: D

33:-The uterine fundus reaches xiphisternum at
A:-34 weeks
B:-36 weeks
C:-38 weeks
D:-40 weeks
Ans: B

34:-PEP Should be initiated before
A:-24 hours
B:-72 hours
C:-48 hours
D:-36 hours
Ans: B

35:-MTP Act came into force in the year of
A:-1971
B:-1972
C:-1973
D:-1975
Ans: B

36:-The albumin of the egg begins to coagulate at
A:-– 60 degree Celsius
B:-62 degree Celsius
C:-64 degree Celsius
D:-65 degree Celsius
Ans: A

37:-Prevention of food adulteration Act was enacted in
A:-1944
B:-1954
C:-1964
D:-1974
Ans: B

38:-NACO is the programme for
A:-TB
B:-STD
C:-AIDS
D:-All of the above
Ans: C

39:-Panel discussion involves
A:-1 person
B:-1-2 person
C:-4 person
D:-4-8 people
Ans: D

40:-Anti sterility vitamin is
A:-Vitamin A
B:-Vitamin E
C:-Vitamin K
D:-Vitamin D
Ans: B

41:-An expert committee for health man power planning, production and management is known as
A:-Shrivasthava committee
B:-Mehta committee
C:-Bajaj committee
D:-Bhore committee
Ans: C

42:-Erogtism occurs due to
A:-Aspergillus flavus
B:-Satius
C:-Claviceps fusiformis
D:-Argemone mexicana
Ans: C

43:-The study of anthropoids which are of medical importance is known as
A:-Ecology
B:-Anthropology
C:-Epidemiology
D:-Medical entomology
Ans: D

44:-Angular stomatitis is caused by
A:-Riboflavin deficiency
B:-Thiamine deficiency
C:-Pyridoxine deficiency
D:-Iodine deficiency
Ans: A

45:-ESI Act was enforced by the Government in
A:-1938
B:-1948
C:-1958
D:-1968
Ans: B

46:-MMR vaccine given at the month of
A:-12 months
B:-15 months
C:-18 months
D:-20 months
Ans: B

47:-Slow sand or biological filtration of water is introduced in Scotland in
A:-1804
B:-1904
C:-1704
D:-1604
Ans: A

48:-Orthotolidine test was developed in
A:-1918
B:-1920
C:-1928
D:-1938
Ans: A

49:-The instruments devised for measuring the cooling power of the air is
A:-Kata thermometer
B:-Wet globe thermometer
C:-Silvered thermometer
D:-Globe thermometer
Ans: A

50:-Clark's process is a method of removing
A:-Temporary hardness
B:-Permanent hardness
C:-1 and 2
D:-None of the above
Ans: A

51:-CARE began its operation in India in
A:-1945
B:-1948
C:-1950
D:-1951
Ans: C

52:-Un intentional torts except
A:-Negligence
B:-Liability
C:-Defamation
D:-Damages
Ans: C

53:-AUGER is required in construction of
A:-Dug well latrine
B:-Water seal latrine
C:-RCA latrine
D:-Borehole latrine
Ans: D

54:-First referral unit for PHC is
A:-Regional hospital
B:-Specialist hospital
C:-Taluk hospital
D:-CHC
Ans: D

55:-ORS contains all except
A:-Sodium chloride
B:-Calcium lactate
C:-Bicarbonate
D:-Glucose
Ans: B

56:-The headquarters of FAO
A:-Newyork
B:-Rome
C:-Switzerland
D:-Australia
Ans: B

57:-The following one is the trace elements of mineral
A:-Calcium
B:-Phosphorus
C:-Iodine
D:-Sodium
Ans: C

58:-The freshness of the eggs may be tested by
A:-Candling
B:-Floating in saline water
C:-1 and 2
D:-None of the above
Ans: C

59:-The borehole latrine is introduced in India in
A:-1930's
B:-1940's
C:-1950's
D:-1960's
Ans: A

60:-In the hard ticks the dorsum of its body is covered by a hard shield is called
A:-Scutum
B:-Sebum
C:-Serum
D:-Shell shield
Ans: A

61:-The instrument used for measuring humidity
A:-Sling psychrometer
B:-Assman psychrometer
C:-Dry and wet bulb hygrometer
D:-None of the above
Ans: C

62:-Three gram of fat gives
A:-30 calories
B:-4 calories
C:-9 calories
D:-27 calories
Ans: D

63:-The process of enabling people to increase control over and to improve health is known as
A:-Specific protection
B:-Early diagnosis and treatment
C:-Health promotion
D:-Disability limitation
Ans: C

64:-Illicit drug trafficking is entwined with the
A:-Asian children
B:-African children
C:-Child labour
D:-Street children
Ans: D

65:-W.H.O. defines blindness as "visual acuity of less than"
A:-3/60
B:-6/60
C:-6/18
D:-1/60
Ans: A

66:-Balwadi nutrition programme was started in
A:-1971
B:-1970
C:-1972
D:-1973
Ans: B

67:-The apparatus used to measure, regulate and applying chlorine in correct dosage is
A:-Chloronome
B:-Chloramine
C:-Filters
D:-Berkefeld filters
Ans: A

68:-The optimum level of fluoride in drinking water is between
A:-0.5 – 0.8 mg/liter
B:-0.2 – 0.4 mg/liter
C:-0.3 – 0.7 mg/liter
D:-0.6 – 0.9 mg/liter
Ans: A

69:-Recommended light intensity in operation theatre is
A:-75 foot candles
B:-76 foot candles
C:-80 foot candles
D:-85 foot candles
Ans: A

70:-Vitamin E is termed as
A:-Tocopherol
B:-Thiamine
C:-Retinol
D:-Pyridoxine
Ans: A

71:-The immunoglobulin can cross the human placenta is
A:-IgM
B:-IgG
C:-IgA
D:-IgE
Ans: B

72:-The polio vaccine should be preserved at
A:-2 to 8 degree Celsius
B:--2 to -8 degree Celsius
C:-0 to 4 degree Celsius
D:-Below 0 degree Celsius
Ans: B

73:-Mantoux (tuberculin) test was developed in
A:-1807
B:-1907
C:-1707
D:-1910
Ans: B

74:-In India the first case of AIDS was reported in Tamilnadu in
A:-1976
B:-1986
C:-1989
D:-1996
Ans: B

75:-Lathyrism present in the human it is referred as
A:-Osteo lathyrism
B:-Nephrolathyrism
C:-Neurolathyrism
D:-Genuvalgum
Ans: C

76:-Health survey and planning committee is known as
A:-Bhore committee
B:-Chadah committee
C:-Mudaliar committee
D:-Mukerjee committee
Ans: C

77:-Trachoma control programme was merged with the national programme for the control of blindness in
A:-1963
B:-1966
C:-1976
D:-1986
Ans: C

78:-Dryness of the eye is known as
A:-Xerophthalmia
B:-Bitots spots
C:-Keratomalacia
D:-Night blindness
Ans: A

79:-Milk is a good source of all vitamins except
A:-Vitamin A
B:-Vitamin C
C:-Vitamin E
D:-Vitamin D
Ans: B

80:-Mosquito may fly up to
A:-2 miles
B:-3 miles
C:-4 miles
D:-5 miles
Ans: B

81:-The Government of India has announced the National Health Policy in the year of
A:-1978
B:-1981
C:-1983
D:-1982
Ans: D

82:-The major causes of MMR in India
A:-Anemia
B:-Toxemia of pregnancy
C:-Eclampsia
D:-Hemorrhage
Ans: D

83:-The mosquito which transmits yellow fever is
A:-Aedes aegypti
B:-Anopheles mosquitoes
C:-Culex
D:-Mansonoides
Ans: A

84:-Barbecue it is also called
A:-Grilling
B:-Roasting
C:-Baking
D:-Frying
Ans: B

85:-Schick test can be done in case of
A:-German measles
B:-Diphtheria
C:-Measles
D:-Meningitis
Ans: B

86:-The best method of refuse disposal is
A:-Burning
B:-Composting
C:-Dumping
D:-Controlled tipping
Ans: A

87:-CROUP can be seen in the case of
A:-Whooping cough
B:-Acute respiratory infections
C:-Tuberculosis
D:-Meningitis
Ans: B

88:-The recommended noise level is
A:-85 decibels
B:-90 decibels
C:-95 decibels
D:-100 decibels
Ans: A

89:-If the first stage of labour is prolonged IV glucose is given to prevent
A:-Foetal distress
B:-Hemorrhage
C:-Maternal distress
D:-1 and 3
Ans: C

90:-Television and sound films are the example of
A:-Auditory aids
B:-Visual aids
C:-Combined audio visual aids
D:-None of the above
Ans: C

91:-The multipurpose worker scheme launched in
A:-1964
B:-1984
C:-1974
D:-1994
Ans: C

92:-Radiation sickness is otherwise known as
A:-Shortening of life
B:-Leukemia
C:-Acute radiation syndrome
D:-Radiation poisoning
Ans: D

93:-Harpendens calipers is used to measure
A:-Foot length
B:-Height
C:-Head circumference
D:-Skin fold thickness
Ans: D

94:-A brief description of an observed behavior or incident is known as
A:-Clinical record
B:-Cumulative record
C:-Family record
D:-Anecdotal record
Ans: D

95:-Back bone of public health nursing is
A:-Environmental sanitation
B:-Health problems
C:-Home visiting
D:-Planning and evaluation
Ans: C

96:-The aldehyde test of Napier is a simple test widely used in India for the diagnosis of
A:-Yellow fever
B:-Dengue fever
C:-Yaws
D:-Kala-azar
Ans: D

97:-What is the concept of vision 2020 ?
A:-The right to healthy eye
B:-Right to reduce blindness
C:-Right to donate
D:-Right to sight
Ans: D

98:-Minimum need programme was introduced in
A:-`4^(th)` five year plan
B:-`3^(rd)` five year plan
C:-`2^(nd)` five year plan
D:-`1^(st)` five year plan
Ans: D

99:-The process of restriction of movement of persons who come in contact of diseased person is called as
A:-Active surveillance
B:-Passive surveillance
C:-Isolation
D:-Quarantine
Ans: D

100:-Vitamin A supplementation gives to children from the age of 1 to 6 years should by every
A:-3 months
B:-8 months
C:-Yearly
D:-6 months
Ans: D

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