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NURSING MCQ- PAGE 7

1. The pulse may be felt at –––––––––– artery in front of the wrist.
(A) Brachial (B) Radial
(C) Carotid (D) Poplitial
Ans: B

2. All the following are normal constituents of urine except :
(A) Chlorides (B) Uric acid
(C) Albumin (D) Water
Ans: C

3. An index of the standard of living of the people is :
(A) National Income (B) Percapita Income
(C) Social Security (D) Industrialization
Ans: B

4. Sunset sign is seen in :
(A) Cerebral palsy (B) Congenital heart disease
(C) Hydrocephalus (D) Down syndrome
Ans: C

5. Smallest diameter of the fetal skull :
(A) Bitemporal (B) Biparietal
(C) Mentovertical (D) Occipito Frontal
Ans: A

6. Name one animal source of dietary fat :
(A) Coconut oil (B) Ground nut oil
(C) Fish oil (D) Mustard oil
Ans: C

7. The dose of BCG vaccine in the immunization schedule :
(A) 0.5 ml (B) 0.02 ml
(C) 0.05 ml (D) 0.2 ml
Ans: C

8. The Pentavalent vaccine given at an interval of :
(A) 6 weeks, 10 weeks, 14 weeks (B) At birth, 10 weeks, 14 weeks
(C) 10 weeks, 14 weeks, 24 months (D) At birth, 6 weeks, 14 weeks
Ans: A

9. Patients receiving INH are provided with a supplement of :
(A) Folate (B) Vitamin B12
(C) Vitamin C (D) Pyridoxine
Ans: D

10. Iodised salt includes commonsalt mixed with :
(A) Pottassium chloride (B) Pottassium citrate
(C) Sodium (D) Pottassium Iodate
Ans: D

11. Best Indicator of infant nutrition :
(A) Immunization (B) Body weight
(C) Malnutrition (D) Solitary play
Ans: B

12. The multi purpose worker’s scheme launched in :
(A) 1974 (B) 1982
(C) 1946 (D) 1998
Ans: A

13. Measles vaccine given only on :
(A) Left upper arm (B) Right upper arm
(C) Right mid thigh (D) Left mid thigh
Ans: B

14. Incubation period of Hepatitis B :
(A) 10-50 days (B) 10 to 14 days
(C) 50 to 180 days (D) 50 to 150 days
Ans: C

15. Route of Administration of tuberculin test is :
(A) Subcutaneous (B) Intravenous
(C) Intra muscular (D) Intra dermal
Ans: D

16. The first course of oral contraceptive pill should be strictly started on which day of menstruation :
(A) 5th day (B) 4th day
(C) 6th day (D) 3rd day
Ans: A

17. During pregnancy fundus felt at the level of Xiphisternum :
(A) 22 weeks (B) 36 weeks
(C) 32 weeks (D) 30 weeks
Ans: B

18. World Tuberculosis (TB) Day is observed on :
(A) 15th April (B) 14th November
(C) 22nd March (D) 24th March
Ans: D

19. The heart of slow sand filter is :
(A) Vital Layer (B) Slimy Layer
(C) Flocculation (D) Sedimentation
Ans: A

20. The Theme of World Health Day 2018 is :
(A) Depression Let’s Talk
(B) Healthy Heart Beat, Healthy Blood Pressure
(C) Universal Health Coverage : Every One, Every where
(D) Vector-Borne Diseases
Ans: C

21. The systemic visual examination of the client is :
(A) Palpation (B) Percussion
(C) Inspection (D) Auscultation
Ans: C

22. Important natural source of vitamin D :
(A) Green leafy vegetables (B) Sun light
(C) Fruits (D) Wheat
Ans: B

23. Weaning should be started at the age of :
(A) 2 months (B) 12 months
(C) 24 months (D) 6 months
Ans: D

24. The Basic unit of society is :
(A) Family (B) Government
(C) Individual (D) Health
Ans: A

25. Placenta with cord attached to the edge is called :
(A) Battledore insertion (B) Bipartite Placenta
(C) Velamentous insertion (D) Circumvallate Placenta
Ans: A

26. PUS formation in the sockets of the teeth is :
(A) Sordes (B) Cancrum oris
(C) Periodontal disease (D) Tartar
Ans: C

27. Name the middle layer of the uterus :
(A) Perimetrium (B) Myometrium
(C) Myocardium (D) Endo Metrium
Ans: B

28. Measures taken to prevent a disease :
(A) Pathogenic (B) Reservoir
(C) Prophylactic (D) Garbage
Ans: C

29. An instrument used to examine the rectum is :
(A) Otoscope (B) Proctoscopy
(C) Foetoscope (D) Ophthalmoscope
Ans: B

30. Number of population allotted for an Anganwadi worker :
(A) 1000 (B) 2000
(C) 10000 (D) 3000
Ans: A

31. Excessive production of Saliva during Pregnancy is :
(A) Bruxism (B) Pica
(C) Ptyalism (D) Heartburn
Ans: C

32. Wasted appearance with old man look is typical in :
(A) Kwashiorkor (B) Anaemia
(C) Nephritis (D) Marasmus
Ans: D

33. The Angle of insertion of intra-dermal injection is ______degree:
(A) 25 (B) 15 (C) 45 (D) 90
Ans: B

34. Rule of Nine is a commonly used assessment in :
(A) Drowning (B) Burns
(C) Snake bite (D) Diarrhoea
Ans: B

35. Introducing medications in to the spinal canal is :
(A) Intraosseous (B) Intra peritoneal
(C) Hypodermic (D) Intrathecal
Ans: D

36. An outward bending of foot and ankle is termed as :
(A) Talipes Equinus (B) Talipes Calcaneus
(C) Talipes Valgus (D) Talipes Varus
Ans: C

37. Eligible couple belongs to the age group of :
(A) 15-35 (B) 15-32
(C) 25-45 (D) 15-44
Ans: D

38. Pigmentation of face during pregnancy is known as :
(A) Melanin (B) Linea albu
(C) Chloasma (D) Linea Nigra
Ans: C

39. The outer most layer of the fetal membrane :
(A) Chorion (B) Amnion
(C) Decidua (D) Cytotrophoblast
Ans: A

40. The period of first 6 weeks after delivery is :
(A) Presentation (B) Parturition
(C) Puerperium (D) Prolonged labour
Ans: C

41. Simple method to evaluate the physical condition of Newborn :
(A) Bishop score (B) Glasgow coma scale
(C) Percussion (D) Apgar score
Ans: D

42. Washer Man’s hands and feet are the typical sign of :
(A) Hepatitis B (B) Cholera
(C) Hepatitis E (D) Malaria
Ans: B

43. The causative agent of mumps :
(A) Paramixo virus (B) Toga virus
(C) Entero virus (D) Varicella-Zoster virus
Ans: A

44. The hormone which controls the calcium metabolism :
(A) Thyroxine (B) Cortisone
(C) Parathormone (D) Adrenaline
Ans: C

45. An unconscious way of Forgetting is :
(A) Repression (B) Regression
(C) Rationalisation (D) Sublimation
Ans: A

46. Color of Meconium is :
(A) Dark Blue (B) Dark Green
(C) Dark Yellow (D) Light Yellow
Ans: B

47. Eruption of teeth begins at :
(A) 3 months (B) 9 months
(C) 7 months (D) 6 months
Ans: D

48. Typhoid Fever is also known as :
(A) Relapsing fever (B) Constant fever
(C) Flu (D) Enteric fever
Ans: D

49. Excessive watery discharge from the nose is :
(A) Epistaxis (B) Pruritis
(C) Rhinitis (D) Stomatitis
Ans: C

50. Absence of menstrual period :
(A) Dysuria (B) Anuria
(C) Dysmenorrhea (D) Amenorrhoea
Ans: D

51. Taking up of cervix is termed as :
(A) Cervical dialatation (B) False labour
(C) Braxton Hick’s contraction (D) Effacement
Ans: D

52. Pelvic sign of pregnancy is :
(A) Hegar’s sign (B) Foetal heart sound
(C) Morning sickness (D) Quickening
Ans: A

53. Normal chest circumference at birth is :
(A) 28-30 cm (B) 31-33 cm
(C) 34-36 cm (D) 38-40 cm
Ans: B

54. Social smile achieved by the infant at :
(A) 4 months (B) 8 months
(C) 2 months (D) 6 months
Ans: C

55. Involuntary passage of stool in children :
(A) Encopresis (B) Enuresis
(C) Bruxism (D) Dysuria
Ans: A

56. Endometrium during pregnancy is termed as :
(A) Cytotrophoblast (B) Decidua
(C) Fetus (D) Trophoblast
Ans: B

57. A week before and after the menstruation is considered as :
(A) Ovulation period (B) Safe period
(C) Pregnancy (D) Eutocia
Ans: B

58. Visible retraction ring is called :
(A) Polarity (B) Contraction
(C) Bandl’s ring (D) Fundal dominance
Ans: C

59. Xerophthalmia is caused by deficiency of :
(A) Vitamin A (B) Vitamin C
(C) Vitamin E (D) Vitamin B12
Ans: A

60. –––––––––– is a false perception :
(A) Hallucination (B) Imperception
(C) Illusion (D) Reasoning
Ans: C

61. An example of Hinge Joint :
(A) Wrist Joint (B) Elbow Joint
(C) Hip Joint (D) Shoulder Joint
Ans: B

62. Favourable position for giving enema :
(A) Knee Chest Position (B) Lithotomy Position
(C) Left Lateral Position (D) Fowler’s Position
Ans: C

63. SOS means :
(A) When required (B) If necessary in emergency
(C) Very often (D) At once
Ans: B

64. Tearing of ligaments or tissues around a joint is called :
(A) Sprain (B) Fracture
(C) Subluxation (D) Crush Injury
Ans: A

65. Which is an emolient among the following?
(A) Pottassium Permanganate (B) Sodium Chloride
(C) Liquid Paraffin (D) Eusol Solution
Ans: C

66. The drug of choice for Ascariasis is :
(A) Metronidazole (B) Mebendazole
(C) Paracetamol (D) Cipro Floxacin
Ans: B

67. Break bone fever is the other name of :
(A) Dengue Fever (B) Yellow Fever
(C) Viral Fever (D) Chikungunya Fever
Ans: A

68. Safe and effective drug against filarial infection :
(A) Mebendazole (B) Hetrazan
(C) Metronidazole (D) Brufen
Ans: B

69. Test to find out amount of free residual chlorine present in the water :
(A) Phosphatase test (B) Standard Plate count
(C) Ortho-tolidine test (D) Benedicts test
Ans: C

70. Drugs which cause expulsion of gas from the stomach and intestines :
(A) Cathartics (B) Carminatives
(C) Caustics (D) Coagulants
Ans: B

71. One pint is –––––––––– ounce :
(A) 16 (B) 25
(C) 15 (D) 30
Ans: A

72. Birth weight triples by :
(A) 5 months (B) Two years
(C) One year (D) Three years
Ans: C

73. The most preferred site for intra muscular injection for children and infant is :
(A) Deltoid site (B) Ventro gluteal site
(C) Vastus Lateralis site (D) Dorso gluteal site
Ans: C

74. What is BFHI?
(A) Breast Feeding and Hospital Initiative
(B) Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
(C) Baby Friendly Health Institutions
(D) Breast Feeding in Health care Institutions
Ans: B

75. Sterilization by steam under pressure is called :
(A) Fumigation (B) Boiling
(C) Hot air oven (D) Autoclaving
Ans: D

76. Freedom from Infection :
(A) Sepsis (B) Asepsis
(C) Bacteriostasis (D) Bacteriocidal
Ans: B

77. The return of uterus to it’s pre gravid state after delivery is called :
(A) Involution (B) Inversion
(C) Inoculation (D) Lochia
Ans: A

78. Neonatal period is from –––––––––– to –––––––––– days.
(A) Birth to 30 days (B) Birth to 18 days
(C) Birth to 8 days (D) Birth to 28 days
Ans: D

79. The relationship of the fetal head and limbs to it’s trunk is termed as :
(A) Attitude (B) Lie
(C) Position (D) Denominator
Ans: A

80. Major signs and symptoms of AIDS are the following except:
a)weight loss
b)Dehydration
c)Kaposi’s sarcoma
d)None of these
Ans: B

81. The population given to a family welfare centre is:
a)1000
b)2000
c)5000
d)10000
Ans: C

82. Oral rehydration fluid contains the following except:
a)NaCl
b)KCl
c)Sodium citrate
d)Calcium carbonate
Ans: D

83. Aspesis means:
a)Absence of pathogenic organisms
b)Growth and multiplication of germs
c)Presence of Pathogens
d)None of the above
Ans: A

84. Hardness of water that can be removed by boiling:
a)Permanent hardness
b)Immunity
c)Both a and b
d)None of the above
Ans: B

85. Following are the live vaccines except:
a)BCG
b)OPV
c)Cholera
d)Measles
Ans: C

86.Mode of transmission of hepatitis?
a)Parental or vertical
b)Vector borne
c)Droplet infection
d)Feco-oral route
Ans: A

87. Permanent method of family planning for males?
a)Tubectomy
b)Copper T
c)Vasectomy
d)None of the above
Ans: C

88.Best source of calcium:
a)Meat
b)Vegetables
c)Fruits
d)Milk
Ans: D

89. Lodine is essential for the synthesis of:
a)Thyroxine
b)Aldosterone
c)Gonadotrophine
d)Protein
Ans: A

90. Risk factors for developing coronary heart disease include:
a)Smoking
b)Hypertension
c)Serum cholesterol
d)All of the above
Ans: D

91. Following are the live vaccines except:
a)Protein deficiency
b)Iron deficiency
c)Vitamin A deficiency
d)Poverty
Ans: A

92. Acute watery diarrhea with visible blood in stool is called:
a)Cholera
b)Diarrhea
c)Dysentery
d)Typhoid
Ans: C

93. Pyorrhea means:
a)Dental carries
b)Diarrhea
c)Dysentery
d)Typhoid
Ans: A

94. The recommended illumination required for casual reading is:
a)50lux
b)100lux
c)300lux
d)25lux
Ans: B

95. Effective method of health education:
a)Symbosium
b)Panel discussion
c)Group discussion
d)Lecture
Ans: A

96. A forum of conjunctivitis causes by a virus:
a)Glucoma
b)Style
c)Paronychia
d)Trachoma
Ans: D

97. Milk protein more in human milk:
a)Casein
b)Lactalbumin
c)Lucin
d)Mucin
Ans: B

98. Sanitary installation for the purification of human excreta:
a)Water
b)Septic tank
c)Tetanus
d)Shallow trench latrine
Ans: B

99. An outbreak of disease in a community in excess of normal expectation is called as:
a)Sporadic
b)Epidemic
c)Endemic
d)Pandemic
Ans: B

100. World health day is:
a)April 7
b)May 1
c)Jan 7
d)June 5
Ans: A

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