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Post NameDresser/ Nursing Assistant Gr I, Staff Nurse, Staff Nurse Gr II, Nurse Gr II
Question Paper Code033/2023
Category Code322/2022, 593/2022, 623/2022, 624/2022, 721/2022
Date of Test4 May 2023
Medium of QuestionENGLISH
Exam TypeOMR Examination
Total Questions100
1
The difference between the end diastolic and end systolic volumes forms the :
Answer
B. stroke volume
2
These are venous spaces situated in the middle cranial fossa, either side of sphenoid bone :
Answer
C. cavernous sinus
3
It is characterised by irregular episodes of respiratory activity and apnoea :
Answer
B. Biots breathing
4
Selective reabsorption of sodium bicarbonate and secretion of hydrogen ion takes place :
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A. Distal convoluted tubule
5
The cell bodies which control skeletal muscle activity :
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A. Betz’s cells
6
This leads to cardiac arrhythmias, alkalosis, syncope and muscle weakness :
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B. Hypokalaemia
7
In this condition in children the effects are diminished growth, lack of sexual development, obesity, learning disabilities :
Answer
D. Frohlich’s syndrome
8
Susceptibility to diphtheria is detected by this test :
Answer
D. Schick test A 3
9
If the infection is the result of treatment or investigative procedure. It is known as :
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B. Iatrogenic infection
10
It is used for fumigating wards, sick rooms and laboratories :
Answer
C. Formaldehyde
11
This theory explains the needs which motivate human behaviour such as need for achievement, need for affiliation :
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C. McCelland’s theory
12
Sociology concept based on the principles of :
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D. Above all
13
It is a process by which sensory systems convert stimulus energy into neural messages :
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D. Sensory transduction
14
Which combines some of the characteristics of both reasoning and imagination?
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A. creative thinking
15
It is the source of sexual energy that builds up and needs to be expressed in some way :
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C. Id
16
He said that people differ along three personality dimensions, extraversion – introversion, neuroticism and psychoticism :
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C. Eysenck
17
It strengthens a response by removing an aversive stimulus :
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B. Negative reinforcement
18
The chief agencies of socialization are :
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D. Above all
19
It is a social group determined by geographical boundaries, common values and interests :
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B. Community
20
A defence mechanism through which a person unconsciously forgets unpleasant experiences :
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C. Repression
21
The set of principles that reflect the primary goals, values and obligation of the profession :
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C. Code of ethics
22
A patient gets Tab. Morphine for chronic pain and develops constipation. This is an example for which among the following?
Answer
D. Adverse effect
23
Among the barriers to communication, rejecting means :
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B. Refusing to discuss certain points
24
The flow rate of oxygen by simple face mask should not be less than :
Answer
A. 5 liters per minute
25
Rapidly collapsing pulse is known as :
Answer
B. Water hammer pulse
26
Which of the following is the initial care to be done when chemical burn is suspected?
Answer
C. Flood with water
27
Which of the following is an isotonic solution?
Answer
C. Ringer’s lactate
28
Suitable position for gynaecological examination :
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B. Lithotomy position
29
Which among the following is a correct action with regard to documentation?
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D. Use objective, specific, factual description
30
Normal residual urine volume is :
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A. 50 – 100 ml
31
Which of the following is primordial prevention?
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D. Prevention of emergence of development of risk factors
32
Most heat sensitive vaccine is :
Answer
A. Polio
33
Disinfection is one which :
Answer
A. Kills bacteria and viruses
34
White polished rice causes deficiency of :
Answer
B. Thiamine
35
β€œHealth survey and planning committee” is known as :
Answer
D. Mudaliar Committee
36
Mid-day meal contains proteins and calories in what proportions?
Answer
A. 1/2 Proteins & 1/3 Calories
37
Objective of the WHO is :
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A. the attainment by all peoples of the highest level of health.
38
All are examples of Food Fortification except :
Answer
C. Saffron in milk
39
The peripheral outpost of the health care delivery system in rural areas :
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B. Sub centre
40
Night blindness is due to :
Answer
B. Vitamin A deficiency
41
Battle’s sign refers to :
Answer
D. Ecchymosis of the mastoid area
42
The stage of sleep with EEG pattern similar to normal awake pattern is :
Answer
C. REM Sleep
43
Stag- Horn Calculi are madeup of :
Answer
D. Magnesium Ammonium Phosphate A 7 033/2023
44
Electrolyte imbalance is seen hyperparathyroidism is called :
Answer
A. Hypercalcemia
45
Pancytopenia is present in :
Answer
A. Aplastic anemia
46
Water-hammer pulse is a feature of :
Answer
C. Aortic regurgitation
47
Heimlich maneuver is used :
Answer
C. To expel foreign bodies from the respiratory tract
48
Principles used in closed chest drainage :
Answer
C. Gravity, Negative pressure, Suction
49
Intraocular pressure is measured with an instrument called :
Answer
B. Tonometer
50
Philadelphia chromosome is associated with :
Answer
C. Leukemia
51
The most persistent adverse effect of ECT is :
Answer
B. Retrograde amnesia
52
La-belle – indifference may be seen in :
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D. Dissociative disorder 033/2023 8 A
53
Other name of mini mental status examination is :
Answer
B. Folstein MSE
54
Which of the following is a therapeutic communication technique?
Answer
C. Paraphrasing
55
The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotrophic Substance Act (NDPSA) was passed in the year :
Answer
B. 1985
56
Disorientation and visual hallucinations are the hallmark sign of :
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C. Delirium
57
What are the most common types of side effects from SSRIs?
Answer
A. Dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth
58
Which of the following is not include in Kanner’s autistic triad?
Answer
D. Impulsivity
59
Which of the following are considered the positive signs of Schizophrenia?
Answer
C. Delusions, hallucinations, disordered thinking
60
Role of community mental health nurse described as :
Answer
A. Extended role
61
In which of the following conditions is cyanosis NOT seen in a newborn?
Answer
B. Atrial Septal Defect
62
Protein requirement of a critically ill child with Burns > 20% Total Body Surface Area burnt is :
Answer
D. 2 – 3 g/kg/24 hours
63
Which of the following sign is NOT included in the Apgar evaluation of a newborn?
Answer
C. SPO2
64
Daily maintenance fluid requirement of a child with weight 22 kg is :
Answer
A. 1540 ml
65
A condition characterised by the absence of intramural ganglion cells of the bowel is :
Answer
C. Hirschsprung’s disease
66
Which type of antigen does Pneumococcal vaccine contain?
Answer
D. Capsular polysaccharide
67
The conservation of length is recognised at the age of :
Answer
B. 6 – 7 years
68
The chromosomal genetic disorder with 47, XXY is :
Answer
A. Klinefelter syndrome
69
Which of the following is an organic cause of Failure To Thrive in children?
Answer
C. Intestinal parasitosis
70
Which of the following statements is false regarding Naso Gastric Tube (NGT) feeding in children?
Answer
B. The rate of flow of feeding should be above 30 ml/minute in children.
71
Sheehan’s Syndrome is a complication of :
Answer
C. Post partum Haemorrhage
72
The most obstetrically significant Anteroposterior diameter of the pelvic Inlet during labour :
Answer
A. Obstetrical conjugate
73
The suture which separates the parietal and frontal bones in foetal skull is :
Answer
C. Coronal suture
74
The type of vaginal discharge expected on 2rd post natal day is :
Answer
B. Lochia Rubra
75
Which of the following Manoeuvre is used for the delivery of shoulders in breech presentation?
Answer
B. Lovset Manoeuvre
76
The most common site of ectopic pregnancy is :
Answer
A. Ampulla
77
Which one of the following is NOT TRUE regarding hormonal basis for the onset of labour?
Answer
D. Oestrogen fall and Progesterone rise at term
78
Fibroids which arises from uterine surface and projects into the peritoneal cavity is :
Answer
B. Subserous Fibroids
79
Which one of the following statement is FALSE regarding Retraction ring?
Answer
D. Results in hour glass contraction
80
Which of the following structure produces Gonadotrophins?
Answer
A. Anterior Pituitary gland
81
The ethical principle which guides the nurse responsibility to keep promises is :
Answer
B. Fidelity
82
What is the basis of VED analysis in Inventory Control?
Answer
A. Degree of Criticality
83
The type of patient assignment which utilizes the expertise of individual Nurses through systematic participation is :
Answer
A. Team Nursing
84
Communication of a statement in a printed or fixed medium which can harm another person’s reputation :
Answer
D. Libel
85
Which among the following is an example of on the job staff development method?
Answer
A. Temporary Promotion
86
The management principle which tells that there should be a clear line of authority for connecting the various levels of a single organization :
Answer
C. Scalar chain of command
87
The style of leadership in which the leader aims to elicit desired performance from the employee by offering rewards for performance and punishment for non performance :
Answer
D. Transactional leadership
88
The management function which focuses on measuring results, comparing result with expected standards and taking corrective action for the achievement of organizational goal :
Answer
B. Controlling
89
The error in performance appraisal where an employer rates an employee to the low level of evaluation scale based on a recent or single negative attribute :
Answer
C. Horn Effect
90
The management skill which is essential with high priority for top level managers :
Answer
A. Conceptual skill
91
The quality of a research tool to measure exactly what it is intended to measure :
Answer
B. Validity
92
The simplest and lowest level of measurement :
Answer
A. Nominal Scale
93
The statistical method used to identify the strength of association between two quantitative and continuous variables :
Answer
B. Correlation
94
The only measure of Central Tendency which uses Nominal Variables :
Answer
C. Mode
95
The research design in which the investigator initially collects data about the presumed cause and then its effect on the outcome is measured :
Answer
A. Prospective design
96
The method of sampling used by a researcher to find out the subjects who are rare and hard to locate :
Answer
D. Snowball Sampling
97
The type of learning in which a child develop general diffuse reaction to a stimulus :
Answer
B. Signal learning
98
The educational Philosopher who admired school as a garden, teacher as a gardener and students as tender plants :
Answer
C. Froebel
99
The method of discussion in which different viewpoints or opinions in relation to a single topic is presented by various experts under the guidance of a chair person :
Answer
A. Symposium
100
The instrument of choice for evaluating the proficiency of a student to reproduce a particular Nursing Skill :
Answer
D. Checklist β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” 033/2023 14 A

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