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Post NameNURSING TUTOR
DepartmentHEALTH SERVICE
Question Paper Code100/2022
Category Code122/2021
Date of Test21 October 2022
Medium of QuestionENGLISH
Exam TypeOMR Examination
Total Questions100
1
Arterial Blood Gas analysis of pH 7.3, PaO2 56 mm of Hg, Pa CO2 74 mm of Hg, HCO3–26 mmol/L indicates :
Answer
B. Respiratory acidosis
2
Right lumbar region is occupied by :
Answer
Question Cancelled
3
Spinal cord injury at the level of T1 and L1-L2 results in the following motor loss :
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C. Paraplegia
4
The venous return from the stomach and intestine drains into the :
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D. Portal vein
5
Arterial supply of femoral head is by :
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Question Cancelled
6
Appendix of epididymis is derived from :
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A. Wolfian duct
7
The position which facilitates diaphragm excursion and enhanced lung expansion:
Answer
Question Cancelled
8
The steps of hand washing when arranged in order includes : (i) Wash Thumbs (ii) Wash knuckles and fingers (iii) Wash palm of hands (iv) Wash back of hands
Answer
A. (iii), (iv), (ii), (i)
9
The recommended rate of flow of oxygen through a nasal cannula :
Answer
B. 1 – 4 L/mt
10
According to principles of body mechanics, while lifting or carrying heavy objects, one must :
Answer
Question Cancelled
11
The highest level of needs according to Maslow’s hierarchy of basic human needs is :
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C. Self actualization
12
A concern for the welfare and well being of others is known as :
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D. Altruism
13
Critical pathways include identification of variances that always define :
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B. Patient focused outcomes
14
While opening a wrapped sterile item, the nurse must first :
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A. Open outermost flap away from the body, keeping arm outstretched and away from sterile field
15
The temperature of water in the hot water bag which is considered safer for normal adult and child over 2 years is :
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B. 46Β°C – 52Β°C
16
What is the primary pathophysiologic process of spinal shock?
Answer
B. Temporary loss of reflex function below the level of injury
17
The polydipsia and polyuria related to diabetes mellitus are primarily caused by :
Answer
B. Fluid shifts resulting from the osmotic effect of hyperglycemia
18
A client has manifestations of autonomic dysreflexia. Which of these assessments would indicate possible cause for this condition?
Answer
A. Kinked catheter tubing
19
The most effective intervention in decreasing absorption of an ingested poison is :
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D. Activated charcoal
20
Carotid Endarterectomy is done to :
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C. Prevent a stroke by removing artheroscerotic plaques blocking cerebral blood flow
21
Normal PR interval is :
Answer
A. 0.2 seconds
22
Impetigo is an inflammatory skin disease caused by :
Answer
B. Staphylococcus Aureus
23
An ABG value with decreased PaCO2, increased pH with normal bicarbonate indicate :
Answer
D. Respiratory Alkalosis A 5 100/2022
24
Inability to recognize an object by feeling its size and shape is called :
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A. Astereognosis
25
Cushing’s triad is observed in :
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B. Head injury
26
The technique that uses ultrasound vibrations to break up the opacified lens material is called :
Answer
C. Phacoemulsification
27
The ideal cuff pressure of a tracheostomy tube is :
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C. 20 – 30 cm H2O
28
The most common pathologic finding in individuals with sudden cardiac death is :
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C. Artherosclerotic Disease
29
The Oxygen delivery system chosen for the patient in acute respiratory failure should :
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D. Maintain the PaO2 at 60 mm Hg or greater at the lowest O2 concentration possible
30
The normal CSF protein is :
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A. 15 – 45 mg/dl
31
Transverse cervical ligament is also known as :
Answer
B. Mackenrodts ligament
32
The placenta is derived from :
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A. Trophoblast
33
Antidote for Magnesium sulphate is :
Answer
D. Calcium gluconate 100/2022 6 A
34
Deep transverse arrest can occur in this position :
Answer
B. Right occipitoposterior
35
Superficial oedema and bruising in the subcutaneous fatty tissue arond umbilicus is :
Answer
C. Cullen’s sign
36
B Lynch suture is applied in :
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A. Post partum haemorrhage
37
Following drugs are used for ovulation induction except :
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D. Danazol
38
What is the ratio of chest compression to ventilation while resuscitating new born?
Answer
B. 3 : 1
39
Transformation zone is closely associated with :
Answer
C. Cervical cancer
40
The following are the components of Bishops score except :
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B. Foetal heart rate
41
The recommended caloric requirement of 1 year old child is :
Answer
Question Cancelled
42
An under developed small mandible is a characteristic feature of :
Answer
Question Cancelled
43
Which among the following statement is not true regarding the care of a normal new-born?
Answer
B. Mother shouldn’t be informed of the danger signals
44
The cranial suture found between two parietal bones is :
Answer
C. Sagittal suture
45
Pasteurised culture negative human milk can be preserved in human milk bank for a period of :
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B. 4 – 6 months
46
A child can draw a complete triangle at :
Answer
D. 5 Years
47
Which among the following is seen in Marasmus, but not in Kwashiorkor?
Answer
C. Good appetite
48
Colic’s pain, vomiting, red currant jelly stools and palpable lump per abdomen are diagnostic features of :
Answer
D. Intussusception
49
Pancreatic insufficiency, neutropenia, metaphyseal dyschondroplasia and growth retardation are characteristic features of :
Answer
A. Shwachman Syndrome
50
Which among the following is a freeze sensitive vaccine?
Answer
C. DPT
51
In the pathogenesis of Alzheimers Disease, the initial pathological event is :
Answer
A. Deposition of beta-amyloid
52
A client with borderline personality disorder, tend to idealize a friend as perfect at the start of the relationship. But at the first disappointment, the client suddenly considers the friend as a cheater. The defense mechanism used is :
Answer
D. Splitting 100/2022 8 A
53
An excitatory neurotransmitter in high level can excite a neuron to such a extend that the cells die. This property often referred to as excitotoxicity is associated with :
Answer
B. Glutamate
54
A Forensic mental health nurse assist the law enforcement officers on the scene, assess the mental status of perpetuator, participate in critique of the incident and provide a link to mental health agency. This role is referred to as :
Answer
B. Hostage Negotiator
55
A nurse must possess certain qualities to initiate and maintain therapeutic relationship. The following are the action-oriented conditions for facilitative nurse patient relationship except :
Answer
C. Empathy
56
When administering medication, the nurse needs to assess patient’s response to medication. The nurse uses the following rating scale for assessment of Neuroleptic induced Parkinsonism for patient receiving antipsychotic
Answer
A. Simpson Angus Rating Scale
57
A mental health nurse works in a community or home along with other team members to provide unlimited medical, psychosocial and rehabilitative services to adults with severe mental illness. This type of community intervention is referred as :
Answer
D. Assertive community therapy
58
A client who has recently diagnosed to have cancer, says that the investigations are wrong and it can’t happen to him. The nurse who provides care to this client recognize this as an :
Answer
D. Emotion focused coping
59
A client with mania makes a comment β€œThe nurse during day shift did not allow me to go out of the ward. You are such a nice person, who is very loving and caring, I know you will definitely allow me”. The new assigned nurse also did not allow him to go out. Here the behaviour of the nurse is based on the principle that
Answer
A. Consistency is to be maintained
60
A client presented with a condition in which a thought never entertained before is incorrectly regarded as a repetition of a previous thought. The nurse recognises that it is :
Answer
C. Deja pense
61
Specificity of a test refers to its ability to detect :
Answer
B. True negative
62
Causal association of factors can be revealed by :
Answer
Question Cancelled
63
Ratio of the incidence of the disease among exposed and the incidence of the disease among non-exposed is called :
Answer
C. Relative risk
64
Corpulence index means :
Answer
A. Measurement of obesity
65
The term tracking of blood pressure refers to :
Answer
B. Follow up of bp over a period of years from early childhood into adult life
66
In cold chain process, the walk-in coolers stores vaccine upto :
Answer
B. 3 months
67
The number of live births per 1000 women in the reproductive age group in a given year is called :
Answer
D. General fertility rate
68
The purpose of Sentinel surveillance is to :
Answer
C. Identifying the missing cases in a community
69
The simplest test widely used in India for the diagnosis of Kala-azar is :
Answer
D. Aldehyde test of Napier
70
Management technique which makes more detailed planning & more comprehensive supervision is called :
Answer
A. Programme evaluation and review technique
71
To which of the four levels of Miller’s pyramid does OSCE conform to?
Answer
C. shows how
72
To which of the following domains does nondiscursive communication belong to?
Answer
B. psychomotor domain
73
Chief exponents of pragmatism (i) Herbert Spencer (ii) Arnold Barkley (iii) John Dewey (iv) William James
Answer
C. (iii) and (iv)
74
Programmed learning is based on :
Answer
A. Behavioral learning theory
75
What does Lewin’s Field theory purpose?
Answer
D. Behaviour is the result of individual and environment A 11 100/2022
76
Which among the following is the most appropriate instructional strategy that helps a learner to link something new and seemingly unfamiliar, to something already understood :
Answer
B. socratic questioning
77
Ipsative assessment refers to :
Answer
A. Self assessment
78
Cathartic theory of education deals with :
Answer
C. release of negative emotions
79
The spearman brown prophecy formula relates to :
Answer
D. reliability of test
80
Which of the following statements is false about counselling?
Answer
Question Cancelled
81
Role of devil’s advocate in a team is to :
Answer
B. reduce group think
82
Which among the following statements are false about Japanese Management style?
Answer
C. Hierarchical in nature
83
According to McGregor which among the following statement are true? (i) theory X leader believes that subordinates are extrinsically motivated (ii) theory X leader believes that subordinates are intrinsically motivated (iii) theory Y leader believes that subordinates are intrinsically motivated (iv) theory Y leader believes that subordinates are extrinsically motivated
Answer
A. (i), (iii)
84
In six sigma model, number of acceptable errors is :
Answer
D. 3.4 per one million occurrences
85
The specification of contents, methods and relationships of jobs in order to satisfy technological and organisational requirements as well as the social and personal requirements of the job holder is :
Answer
B. Job design
86
Four fifths rule is connected with :
Answer
D. Adverse impact in selection process
87
Job shadowing is connected with :
Answer
B. Apprenticeship
88
Which among the following increases as group size increases?
Answer
C. Social loafing
89
Formula for calculating realistic time frame for project completion using PERT (β€˜o’ – optimistic time, β€˜m’ – most likely time; β€˜p’ – pessimistic time):
Answer
A. (o + 4m + p)/6
90
Inventory shrinkage cost refers to :
Answer
D. cost of pilferage
91
Best strategy for improving non performing worker :
Answer
A. coaching
92
β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” is appropriate for the development of an employee who wants to take an additional responsibility.
Answer
C. giving stretch assignments
93
Gaussian distribution refers to :
Answer
A. normal distribution
94
Formula for Standard Error of Mean (SEM) (SD = Standard Deviation; N = Sample Size):
Answer
D. SD/√N
95
An idea or image specifically invented for a new research, usually abstract in nature :
Answer
C. construct
96
Process by which dominant social groups impose their values and beliefs on others :
Answer
B. cultural hegemony
97
A cultural theory that challenges binary notions of sexuality and instead suggests that sexualities are cultural constructs :
Answer
A. Queer theory
98
The event or perceived event that triggers a reaction in which people become excited to the point of losing their critical thinking abilities and acting irrationally :
Answer
D. mass hysteria
99
A faculty heuristic in which you fixate on a single aspect of a problem to find a solution :
Answer
C. anchoring bias
100
Social readjustment rating scale is designed to :
Answer
A. measure stress

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