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Post NameStaff Nurse Gr II-Medical Education
Question Paper Code132/2021
Category Code213/2021
Date of Test19 December 2021
Medium of QuestionENGLISH
Exam TypeOMR Examination
Total Questions100
1
Which of the following forms the myelin sheath in the central nervous system?
Answer
C. Oligodendrocytes
2
Which cranial nerve innervates the lateral rectus muscle of the eye?
Answer
D. culomotor)
3
Which of the following is a hinge joint?
Answer
A. Elbow joint
4
Which of the following cells secrete pulmonary surfactant?
Answer
B. Type II alveolar cells
5
Which of the following photoreceptor helps in "bright light vision"?
Answer
B. Cones
6
Bacterial cell walls are mainly composed of οΏ½AοΏ½ Peptidoglycan οΏ½BοΏ½ Lipoproteins
Answer
A. Peptidoglycan
7
Which one among the following is a gram-positive bacterium?
Answer
B. Clostridium perfringens
8
Bacilli are the term used for
Answer
C. Rod-shaped bacteria
9
The term 'invasiveness' indicates
Answer
D. The ability of a pathogen to spread in the host tissue after establishing infection 132/2021 3
10
Which among the following statements is not true about the normal microbial flora of human body?
Answer
A. They can never become pathogenic even when host defences fail
11
Father of psychoanalysis
Answer
B. Sigmund Freud
12
As per the psychosocial development theory of Erikson identity and role confusion is associated with
Answer
D. Adolescents
13
Ability to see beyond outward behaviour and sense accurately inner experience of another at a given point is
Answer
B. Empathy
14
Deficiency of serotonin causes
Answer
A. Depression
15
Ivan Pavlov is associated with
Answer
D. Classical conditioning
16
Perception without stimuli is
Answer
B. Hallucination
17
Behavioral pattern of everyday life which unconsciously arises within a group is
Answer
Question Cancelled
18
World Mental Health Day
Answer
C. October 10
19
Government of India announced year of empowerment of women in the year
Answer
B. 2001
20
Which among the following is not a type of marriage?
Answer
C. Epigamy
21
Indirect speech that is delayed in reaching the point but eventually gets from the original point to desired goal
Answer
D. Circumstantiality
22
Therapeutic communication technique where directing ideas, feelings, questions, or content back to client so as to enable exploring their own ideas and feelings about a situation
Answer
C. Reflecting
23
MSE means
Answer
D. Mental Status Examination
24
Word meaning "Schizophrenia" is
Answer
A. Split mind
25
Delirium Tremens means
Answer
A. Severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms
26
Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD) is a
Answer
D. Hallucinogen 132/2021 5
27
Intelligence quotient (IQ) 55-70 indicates
Answer
A. Mild instinctual deficiency
28
A feeling of internal motor restlessness that can present as tension, nervousness, or anxiety.
Answer
C. Akathisia
29
Practice of gaining sexual pleasure from watching others when they are naked or engaged in sexual activity.
Answer
D. Voyeurism
30
When a person is unable to cope with the natural process of development.
Answer
A. Maturational crisis
31
The term 'nursing process' was originally used by
Answer
B. L. Hall
32
Pupillary reflex is checked to find out the functioning of _____ nerve.
Answer
Question Cancelled
33
Tamoxifen is
Answer
C. Estrogen antagonist
34
Dose of Tenecteplase
Answer
A. 0.5 mg/kg
35
Drug derived from Streptomycin Venzuelae
Answer
C. Chloramphenicol
36
A patient is ordered 2 mg Morphine. Available vial contains 10 mg per ml. Find out the amount of drug to be administered in ml.
Answer
B. 0.2 ml
37
Percentage of oxygen delivered through 'red' coloured venturi mask is
Answer
B. 40
38
Depth of chest compression in adult CPR
Answer
C. 5 cm
39
In most cases, Point of Maximum Impulse (PMI) is at
Answer
D. 5th Intercostal space midclavicular line.
40
What is meant by 'trough' ?
Answer
B. minimum blood serum concentration of medication
41
Normal glomerular filtration rate is
Answer
D. 125 mL/min/1.73 m2
42
Cooper's ligaments are located at
Answer
B. Breast
43
Licox catheter system is used to
Answer
A. Assess cerebral oxygenation
44
Inj. Pamidronate is indicated in
Answer
D. hypercalcemia
45
Carpal tunnel syndrome is compression of
Answer
B. Median nerve
46
Felty's syndrome is a complication of
Answer
B. Rheumatoid arthritis
47
Volume of blood in litres pumped by heart in one minute
Answer
D. Cardiac output
48
Drug of choice in renal cell carcinoma
Answer
C. Pazopanib
49
Palpable gall bladder in a jaundiced patient due to biliary obstruction is called
Answer
B. Courvoisier's sign
50
Another name for Osteitis deformans
Answer
B. Paget's disease
51
Which among the following is the correct sequence of referral system in Kerala?
Answer
A. Subcentre-Primary Health Centre-Community Health Centre-District hospital
52
Identify the nutrient of Proximate principle. I. Carbohydrate II. Fat III. Protein IV. Vitamin V. Mineral
Answer
A. I, II and III
53
How many mega doses of Vitamin A are given in the Vitamin A prophylaxis programme?
Answer
C. 9 mega doses
54
Pentavalent vaccine is a combination of the following vaccine. Choose the right answer.
Answer
D. Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, Hepatitis B and Haemophilus Influenzae Type B
55
In WIFS programme the target age group is
Answer
C. 10 to 19 years
56
A Cervical cancer screening was conducted in a rural community among 1000 adult population. During the survey it was found that 8 women already diagnosed with Cancer of Cervix and 12 new cases of cancer of Cervix identified. Estimate the prevalence of Cancer of Cervix in the community. (No. of males – 440 and No. of females – 560)
Answer
B. 3.57%
57
Identify the public health functionaries at the Primary Health Centre
Answer
A. ASHA – JPHN – PHN
58
Which is not a principle of Primary Health Care?
Answer
D. Multidimensionality of health
59
Regular exercise is an example of which level of prevention?
Answer
A. Primary prevention
60
Which is not a barrier method of contraception?
Answer
C. Copper-T
61
The expected weight (kg) of a child at the age of 8 years is ______
Answer
Question Cancelled
62
An informed consent given by a child below ______ years of age is considered invalid legally.
Answer
D. 18
63
The age group who are most at risk for stressful experience as a result of illness and hospitalization is _______
Answer
A. Toddler
64
Giving other foods and liquids in addition to breast milk or nonhuman milk to an infant is _______
Answer
D. Complementary feeding
65
According to WHO recommendation in COVID-19 pandemic, generally, children aged 5 years and below should wear which type of mask?
Answer
A. No mask
66
The age at which children can localize pain is _______
Answer
B. οΏ½οΏ½ 1 year
67
A child having 18 kg weight is admitted with dehydration. What is the intravenous fluid requirement for 24 hours?
Answer
Question Cancelled
68
The most common cause of cardiac arrest in infants and young children is ______
Answer
C. Respiratory failure
69
The most severe complication after fracture reduction in children is ______
Answer
Question Cancelled
70
A child who is on immunosuppressive therapy can take live vaccines after ______ time of stopping of immunosuppressant drugs
Answer
B. 4 weeks
71
What is asymmetrical enlargement of uterus in lateral implantation called?
Answer
C. Piskacek's sign
72
Which is the major galactokinetic hormone?
Answer
C. Oxytocin
73
Where are the thumbs placed during chest compression in newborn?
Answer
D. Lower third of sternum
74
Which of the following statements is/are correct about prevention of perineal laceration? (i) Delivery by early extension of head is avoided (ii) Deliver head in between contraction (iii) Spontaneous forcible delivery of head (iv) All of the above
Answer
A. Only (i & ii)
75
What is reduced sperm motility known as?
Answer
B. Asthenozoospermia
76
Which of the following can be done during assisted breech delivery? (i) Never to rush (ii) Never push from above but pull from below (iii) Never pull from below but push from above (iv) All of the above
Answer
C. Only (i & iii)
77
Which is the most conclusive clinical sign of pregnancy?
Answer
D. Fetal heart sound
78
Which is the ideal time for episiotomy? (i) When perineum is bulged and thin (ii) Just prior to crowning (iii) During relaxation (iv) All of the above
Answer
B. Only (i & ii)
79
Which of the following is done for management of acute mastitis? (i) Breast support (ii) Restriction of oral fluids (iii) Manual emptying of infected side with each feed (iv) All of the above
Answer
A. Only (i & iii)
80
Which of the following is the immediate complications of pelvic inflammatory disease?
Answer
A. Pelvic peritonitis and septicemia
81
Which among the following is included in Henri Fayol's 14 principles of management?
Answer
B. Discipline
82
Which of the following is not an element of management?
Answer
C. Commanding
83
The period between placing the order and receiving the stores
Answer
D. Lead time
84
The nurse-patient ratio of an intensive care unit
Answer
B. 1:1
85
The allocation of authority and responsibility to perform a selected task to a competent individual is known as
Answer
C. Delegation
86
What is the type of leadership where there is little input from group members?
Answer
A. Autocratic
87
Which of the following is not a characteristic of a profession?
Answer
D. Dependency
88
False written report with an intention of harming the reputation of one person is known as
Answer
B. Libel
89
Which ethical principle is followed in telling truth about the disease to a patient?
Answer
A. Veracity
90
Which type of budget outlines the purchase of large fixed assets?
Answer
B. Capital budget
91
Who stated that "By education, I mean an overall all-round drawing out of the best in child and man, in body, mind and spirit"
Answer
B. Mahatma Gandhi
92
Which teaching method is more effective in teaching procedures in nursing education?
Answer
D. Demonstration
93
Which of the following is a small group teaching method?
Answer
C. Seminar
94
Which of the following is a wrong statement about essay type questions?
Answer
B. More coverage of content
95
Which of the following is a graphic teaching aid?
Answer
A. Chart
96
Which of the following is an example of quantitative study?
Answer
B. Descriptive
97
Which is the most frequently occurring value in a data set?
Answer
B. Mode
98
Which of the following is an example of probability sampling?
Answer
C. Systematic
99
Which type of variable represents outcome of the intervention in the study?
Answer
D. Dependent
100
Which of the following is a measure of central tendency?
Answer
B. Median

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