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NURSING MCQ- PAGE 8

1. Most important indicator of the health status of a community is:
a)MMR
b)IMR
c)Morbidity rate
d)Vital statistics
Ans: B

2. Deficiency of fluorine result in …………..
a)Dental carries
b)Osteoporosis
c)Anemia
d)Tetany
Ans: A

3. The health directorate is headed by …………
a)DHS
b)Secretory of health service
c)Minister
d)DME
Ans: C

4. The official organ of TNAI is …………..
a)Nursing journal of India
b)SNA
c)INC
d)None of the above
Ans: A

5. The judicial organ of Gramasabha is:
a)Gram panchayath
b)Sarpanch
c)Nyana Panchayath
d)Panchayath Samithi
Ans: C

6. The most sensitive vaccine to heat:
a)DPT
b)BCG
c)OPV
d)None of the above
Ans: A

7. A modern method of sewage purify caption:
a)Rapid sand filters
b)Slow sand filters
c)Activated sludge process
d)None of the above
Ans: C

8. A surface cleansing agent which act by lowering surface tension …………..
a)Detergent
b)Deodorant
c)Surfactant
d)None of the above
Ans: A

9. The most abundant element in the human body ……………….
a)Calcium
b)Phosphorus
c)Iron
d)None of the above
Ans: A

10. False harmful oral report about another person :
a)Slander
b)Libel
c)Summon
d)None of the above
Ans: A

11. False harmful written report about another person:
a)Slander
b)Act
c)Summon
d)Libel
Ans: D

12. While calculating birth rates, the denominator used is:
a)Live birth
b)Mid year population
c)Census
d)None of the above
Ans: B

13. ………… is a food borne intoxication due to bacteria.
a)Diphtheria
b)Botulism
c)Cholera
d)Diarrhea
Ans: B

14. Free and combined chlorine in water can be determined using:
a)Orthotoludine test
b)Methylene blue test
c)Phosphatese test
d)None of the above
Ans: A

15. Zilla parishad is at the ………
a)Village level
b)Town level
c)Block level
d)District level
Ans: D

16. Water from a community which doesn’t contain solid and liquid excreta:
a)Sewage
b)Sullage
c)Effluent
d)Sludge
Ans: B

17. Dragon orserpent worm is:
(a)Dracunculus
(b)Distoplasma
(c)Trichuris
(d)Enterobius
Ans: A

18. Mosquito which lays eggs on the leaves of certain aquatic plants is:
a)Aedes
b)Anopheles
c)Mansonia
d)Culex
Ans: C

19. Supplementary feeding should start at the age of:
a)4-6 months
b)2-4 months
c)6-8 months
d)8-12 months
Ans: A

20. Following are the social problems except:
a)Alcoholism
b)Malnutrition
c)Prostitution
d)STDs
Ans: B

21. Govt. of India launched the programmed Reproductive and child health care in the year:
a)1996
b)1997
c)1998
d)1999
Ans: B

22. DOTS is a method of treatment related to:
a)Diphtheria
b)TB
c)Pertussis
d)Leprosy
Ans: B

23. Raising eyebrow is an example of ………….. communication
a)Verbal
b)Nonverbal
c)Formal
d)None of the above
Ans: B

24. Vitamin useful in the prevention and treatment of bleeding
a)Vitamin K
b)Vitamin D
c)Vitamin B
d)Vitamin E
Ans: A

25. Wells should be disinfected every day during epidemic of:
a)Fever
b)Cholera
c)Botulism
d)Chicken pox
Ans: B

26. In women, the reproductive span is generally assumed between …………
a)18-44 years
b)14-45 years
c)20-50 years
d)25-35 years
Ans: B

27. Percentage of protein a child should get from the midday school meal provided is:
a)30 %
b)50 %
c)25 %
d)10 %
Ans: B

28. Anti-infective vitamin is:
a)Vitamin C
b)Vitamin D
c)Vitamin K
d)Vitamin A
Ans: D

29:-Which is the major cause of nutritional blindness in children usually between 1 - 3 years of age.
A:-Scurvy B:-Keratoma|acia C:-Aneamia D:-Dandruff Ans: B
30:-The size of the uterus is -
A:-7.5 mm x 5 mm x 2.5 mm
B:-7.5 cm x 5 cm x 2.5 cm
C:-7cmx5cmx2cm
D:-7 mmx5 mmx5mm
Ans: B

31:-The type of nerves responsible for Flight or Flight response is-
A:-Spina| B:-somatic C:-sympathetic D:-para-sympathetic
Ans: C

32:-Smooth long, long up and down strokes in massaging are-A:-Brush stroke B:-tapping C:-eff|eurage D:-petrissage Ans: C

33:-A normal BMI can be maintained by -A:-exercise B:-posture C:-ba|anced diet D:-recreation Ans: C

34:-The cheapest source of vitamin D is -A:-diet B:-sun|ight C:-fish D:-egg Ans: B

35:-Pernicious anaemia is caused by-A:-vitamin A B:-iron C:-niacin D:-vitamin B 12 Ans: D

36:-Weaning started at the age of-A:-3 months B:-6 months C:-8 months D:-1 year Ans: B

37:-A pregnant lady gains weight from-A:-5 - 6 kg B:-7 - 8 kg C:-9 - 12 kg D:-13 - 15 kg Ans: C

38:-Infectious disease hospital floor space should be-A:-90 sq. ft. B:-100 sq. ft. C:-l20 sq. ft. D:-l44 sq. ft Ans: D

39:-Amount of bleaching powder used for disinfection of well is
A:-2.5 gm for 500 ml of water
B:-5 gm for 500 ml of water
C:-2.5 gm for 1000 L of water
D:-5 gm for 1000L of water
Ans: C

40:-The Bore Hole Latrine should be atleast ------ feet away from source of water A:-50 B:-100 C:-150 D:-200 Ans: A

41:-The temperature of the incinerator is -A:-1200 c B:-1300 c C:-1500 c D:-1800 c Ans: B

42:-Fracture in old age is mainly due to -A:-fall B:-poor diet C:-menopause D:-osteoporosis Ans: D

43:-ECT discovered by -A:-Duval B:-Cer|etti & Bini C:-Aristot|e D:-Soranus Ans: B

44:-Face saving defense in defense mechanism is A:-compensation B:-projection C:-rationalisation D:-regression Ans: C

45:-Total number of vitamin A doses given to baby up to 3 Years of age A:-3 B:-4 C:-5 D:-6 Ans: C

46:-Which is the vaccine that should not be given to the baby of HIV positive mother A:-Rube||a B:-Hepatitis B C:-DPT D:-BCG Ans: D

47:-As per 2015 American Heart Association Guideline, the compression ventilation ratio while performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation is
A:-15:2
B:-30:2
C:-15:1
D:-30:1
Ans: B

48:-Diclofenac sodium is an ------A:-Anti hypertensive B:-Ora| hypoglycaemic C:-Anti-inflammatory analgesic D:-Antipyretic Ans: C

49:-Coronary Artery Disease which relieved by rest and nitroglycerine A:-Myocardia| infarction B:-Angina C:-Arrhythmia D:-Heart block Ans: B

50:-Excessive thirst and frequent and urgent urination is the feature of A:-Kidney failure B:-Nephrotic Syndrome C:-Hyperglycemia D:-Heart failure Ans: C

51:-The formation and excretion of urine less than 500 ml in 24 hours is termed as A:-Anuria B:-Po|yuria C:-O|iguria D:-Pyuria Ans: C

52:-Which is the technique used to dislodge the impacted foreign body from upper respiratory tract to clear the airway is? A:-Vasa|va manoeuvre B:-Heim|ich manoeuvre C:-Carotid sinus massage D:-Vaga| manoeuvre Ans: B

53:-The process in which there is continuous scrutiny of factors that determines the occurrence and distribution of disease is termed as A:-Contro||ing B:-Viru|ence C:-Monitoring D:-Survei||ance Ans: D

54:-Bluish discoloration of skin and mucous membrane due to poor oxygenation is termed as
A:-Pallor B:-Cyanosis C:-Erythema D:-Jaundice Ans: B

55:-Which of the following disease is caused only by energy deficiency?
A:-Kwashiorkor B:-Marasmus C:-Marasmic Kwashiorkor D:-Nutritiona| Marasmus Ans: B

56:-Find out the most heat sensitive vaccine among the following? A:-Measles B:-Tetanus C:-Pentava|ent D:-BCG Ans: A

57:-Which among the following deficiency is due to vitamin ‘B_(5)‘?
A:-Beriberi
B:-Rickets
C:-Pellagra
D:-Scurvy
Ans: C

58:-What is the psychosocial developmental stage of a preschooler?
A:-Initiative Vs Guilt B:-|ndustry Vs Inferiority C:-Trust Vs Mistrust D:-Autonomy Vs Shame
Ans: A

59:-Koplik's spot is a characteristic lesion of
A:-Rubeola B:-Rubella C:-Varicella D:-Herpes
Ans: A

60:-In which year WHO launched new "Stop TB strategy"?
A:-1996 B:-2006 C:-1995 D:-2005 Ans: B

61:-Identify the reaction of a toddler towards hospitalization? A:-Despair B:-Repression C:-Projection D:-Disp|acement Ans: A

62:-What percentage is the ideal weight gain during adolescence? A:-30 B:-60 C:-50 D:-40 Ans: C

63:-Which infection in early intrauterine period causes miscarriage? A:-Meas|es B:-Varicella Zoster C:-Rubella D:-Toxoplasmosis Ans: D

64:-At what age birth weight doubles? A:-24 months B:-30 months C:-36 months D:-48 months Ans: D

65:-The milk which is produced after colostrum is A:-Preterm Milk B:-Mature Milk C:-Transitiona| Milk D:-Fore Milk Ans: C

66:-Chest compression ventilation ratio in infant and child CPR with two rescuer is A:-15:2 B:-30:1 C:-30:2 D:-15:1 Ans: A

67:-What is the typical play for a schooler?
A:-Associative play B:-Co-operative Play C:-Para||e| Play D:-Unoccupied play Ans: B

68:-Norma| weight gain in single torn pregnancy in an average Indian women? A:-15 kg. B:-20 kg. C:-9 kg. D:-11 kg. Ans: D

69:-WHO recommendation of iron and folic acid for pregnant woman is A:-Elemental iron 60mg and 0.4 mg folic acid per day B:-Elemental iron 100 mg and 0.6mg of folic acid per day C:-Elemental iron 100 mg and 100mg of folic acid per day D:-Elemental iron 30 mg and 0.3 mg of folic acid per day Ans: A

70:-Which one is a cause of physiological anaemia in pregnancy A:-Poor iron intake B:-Heamodi|ution C:-Vomiting D:-B|ood loss Ans: B

71:-Absence of spermatozoa is semen is called A:-Azoospermia B:-O|igospermia C:-Po|yspermia D:-Chromospermia Ans: A

72:-Basa| body temperature is increased by ........... °F at the time of ovulation A:-2 B:-1 C:-3 D:-0.5 Ans: B

73:-The fetal part which lies at the pelvic brim is called A:-Lie B:-Attitude C:-Presentation D:-Position Ans: C

74:-Contraction without regularity, rhythm and progressive lengthening in duration is known as A:-Show B:-Braxton hicks contraction C:-Axis pressure contraction D:-Continues contraction Ans: B

75:-Average number of cotyledons in a fully matured placenta is A:-15-25 B:-30-35 C:-10-15 D:-25-45 Ans: A

76:-Menopause belongs to which type of amenorrhoea A:-Primary amenorrhoea B:-O|igomenorrhoea C:-Secondary amenorrhoea D:-Dysmenorrhoea Ans: C

77:-When umbilical cord inserted to membrane some distance from placental edge is called A:-Batt|edore placenta B:-Circumvi|late placenta C:-Bipirate placenta D:-Va|ementous placenta Ans: D

78:-Pregnant endometrium is called A:-Decidua B:-Myometrium C:-Secreatory endometrium D:-Pro|iferative endometrium Ans: A

79:-How many vertebras are fused to form Cocyx A:-2 B:-3 C:-4 D:-5 Ans: C

80:-The narrow space of uterus between the cavity and cervix which forms the lower uterine segment during pregnancy is A:-Neck of uterus B:-Corpus of uterus C:-Cornua D:-|sthmus Ans: D

81:-Anti D vaccines given at which weeks of gestation A:-24 weeks B:-30 weeks C:-36 weeks D:-28 weeks Ans: D

82:-Golden colour amniotic fluid is an indication of A:-Feta| distress B:-Obstructed labour C:-Rh incompatibility D:-Large baby Ans: C

83:-All of the following conditions may cause cord prolapse except one A:-Multiparty B:-Engagement of head C:-Breech presentation D:-Po|yhydramnios Ans: B

84:-A neonate should void at birth or within ................. hours following birth A:-48 hours B:-72 hours C:-12 hours D:-24 hours Ans: A

85:-B|uish black skin present on skin of new born usually over the sacral area is A:-Rashes B:-Erythma C:-Navy spots D:-Mongo|ian spots Ans: D

86:-Which one is not an indication of fetal well being
A:-Increase in maternal weight and uterine size according to gestational age
B:-Feta| movements appreciated by mother follows a regular pattern throughout pregnancy
C:-Increase in fetal kicks with increase in gestational age
D:-Feta| heart rate between 110-160 beats per minute
Ans: C

87:-Hard, swollen and painful breast with stasis of milk is an indication of A:-Breast Engorgement B:-Mastitis C:-Breast abscess D:-Breast infection Ans: A

88:-Name the condition when uterus fails to contract in order to compress blood vessals and control bleeding. A:-Inversion of uterus B:-Cricket ball uterus C:-Atonic uterus D:-Hypotonic uterus Ans: C

89:-Swelling due to collection of fluid in the layers beneath the scalp is called A:-Cephal heamatoma B:-caput succedaneum C:-subga|ea| hematoma D:-subdura| hamatoma Ans: B

90:-The largest antero-posterior diameter in a fetal skull is A:-Biparieta| diameter B:-Occipito mental diameter C:-Suboccipito bregmatic diameter D:-mento vertical diameter Ans: D

91:-norma| pregnancy period in human being is A:-250 days B:-270 days C:-280 days D:-300 days Ans: C

92:-Signs of placental separation are the following except A:-Rise of temperature B:-Lengthening of umbilical cord at vulva C:-Shivering D:-Gush of blood Ans: A

93:-The first pill of oral contraceptives starts on which day after starting of menstruation A:-1st day B:-3rd day C:-5th day D:-7th day Ans: C

94:-Which one is not a natural method of contraception A:-Basa| body temperature monitoring B:-Safe period C:-Rhythm method D:-Foam tablets Ans: D

95:-The anti TB drug which cause peripheral neuropathy is A:-Ethambutol B:-Thioacetazone C:-Rifampicin D:-|NH Ans: D

96:-The simplest and most effective technique of barrier nursing A:-Use of PPE B:-Disinfection C:-Hand washing D:-Steri|ization Ans: C

97:-Sudden attack of shivering accompanied by rapid rise of body temperature is known as A:-Crisis B:-Rigor C:-Lysis D:-Heat exhaustion Ans: B

98:-Normal Serum sodium level is ---------A:-135-145 meq/I B:-130-140 meq/I C:-125-135 meq/I D:-130-150 meq/I Ans: A

99. Informal communication is also known as :
(A) Diagonal communication (B) Cross wise communication (C) Grape wine communication (D) Horizontal communication
Ans: C

100. Truth telling about disease and its prognosis to terminally ill patients, such situation which ethical principle is followed by a nurse ?
(A) Confidentiality (B) Fidelity (C) Justice (D) Veracity
Ans: D

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