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Post NameVOCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR IN DOMESTIC NURSING
DepartmentVHSE
Question Paper Code013/2018
Date of Test24 January 2018
Medium of QuestionENGLISH
Exam TypeOMR Examination
Total Questions100
1
The first municipality to become fully WiFi Zone municipality in India
Answer
B. Malappuram
2
Pranahita and Taliperu are the tributaries of which river ?
Answer
A. Godavari
3
The massive rescue and relief operation initiated by Govt. of India in earthquake devastated Nepal in 2015
Answer
D. Operation Maithri
4
“Great Dark Spot”, the huge spinning storm in the southern atmosphere of which Planet ?
Answer
B. Neptune
5
Who presided over the Lahore session of Indian National Congress meeting in 1909 ?
Answer
C. Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya
6
In Census 2011 the female population in India is
Answer
Question Cancelled
7
In which district in Kerala the Chimmini Wild-life sanctuary situated ?
Answer
C. Thrissur
8
The first e-port in India is
Answer
D. Cochin
9
Who issued Royal proclamation of 1817 introduced free education in Travancore ?
Answer
B. Rani Gowri Parvathi Bai
10
Who wrote the famous book “Vedadikara Nirupanam” ?
Answer
C. Chattambi Swamikal
11
Which programme launched by Narendra Modi on 28th August, 2014 ?
Answer
D. Jan Dhan Yojana
12
Which social reformer founded the Chirayankeezhu Taluk Muslim Samajam ?
Answer
A. Vakkam Abdul Khader Moulavi
13
“Unnimol” is a character of which Malayalam Novel ?
Answer
D. Thottangal
14
Which country will host the FINA World Aquatics Championship, 2017 ?
Answer
C. Hungary
15
ISRO has successfully launched 104 Satellites in a single flight recently from
Answer
C. Sriharikotta
16
The first state in India to open Blood Bank for cattle
Answer
B. Orissa
17
Which is the “ Black September Day “ in Olympics history ?
Answer
B. 5th Sep., 1972
18
Which Five Year Plan is known as “Gadgil Yojana” ?
Answer
A. Fourth Five Year Plan
19
Who got Ezhuthachan Award, 2016 ?
Answer
D. C. Radhakrishnan
20
Poikayil Yohannan founded the Dalit Religious Protest Movement “Prathyaksha Raksha Dhaiva Sabha” at ___________
Answer
A. Pathanamthitta
21
Common abnormality associated with development peripheral vascular disease is
Answer
C. High serum lipids
22
Infection by a non-pathogenic organism, that occur due to defect in host defence is
Answer
B. Opportunistic infection
23
“The secret of National health lies in the homes of the people.” Whose words are this ?
Answer
B. Florence Nightingale
24
Normal urine output in all age groups is
Answer
C. 1 ml/kg/hr
25
Radio carpal joint is an example of
Answer
A. Condyloid joint
26
Which of the following symptoms would be indicative of dumping syndrome ?
Answer
A. Diaphoresis
27
C-Reactive protein, a substance related to inflammatory process, is produced in
Answer
C. Liver
28
During the first trimester of pregnancy, nausea and vomiting occur as an adaptation to the increased level of
Answer
D. Chorionic gonado tropin
29
Epidemiology is concerned with
Answer
A. Defined population
30
The most abundant tissue within human body is
Answer
B. Connective tissue
31
Which of the following is an example of Benzodiazepine ?
Answer
B. Chlordiazepoxide
32
Most important dietary modification for a patient with Miniere’s disease is
Answer
D. Low sodium diet
33
Nurse shows unconditional acceptance to a patient and views him as a worthwhile person with unique nature. Which of the following characteristic is being conveyed by the nurse ?
Answer
C. Respect
34
The term used for reduced visual acuity in one eye, that results from strabismus is
Answer
A. Amblyopia
35
If blood-pressure assessment is done repeatedly in a quick manner, which will be the error that can occur ?
Answer
B. Erroneously high systolic or low diastolic readings
36
Which of the following is not a predisposing factor of aphthous ulcer ?
Answer
C. Smoking
37
One of the following drug that is used as an adjuvant analgesic is
Answer
D. Amitriptyline
38
The most common ECG finding in rheumatic fever with carditis is
Answer
B. First degree A-V block
39
Patients with chronic lung disorder require oxygen supplement. How much oxygen will be safe to these patients ?
Answer
A. 2 litre/min per nasal cannula
40
Positive reinforcer is advised in behaviour therapy, because
Answer
A. It increases the chance of repetition of specific behaviour
41
Which of the following patient need observation of apical pulse ?
Answer
B. Patient with arrhythmia
42
For a toddler, which of the nursing diagnosis is most applicable ?
Answer
D. Risk for poisoning
43
While using RYB colour code of wound care, the goal in the care of black wound is
Answer
C. Debridement
44
A nursing student who has been overloaded with hospital duty, study and family matters may experience
Answer
C. Role conflict
45
Harsh crowing sound made on inhalation due to constriction of upper airway is
Answer
A. Stridor
46
Which of the following is the side-effect of psychotropic drug that block the reuptake of 5-Hydroxy tryptamine ?
Answer
B. Sexual dysfunction
47
Oxytocin challenge test is ordered for a primi mother, 2 weeks after her expected care of confinement. This test is ordered to assess
Answer
D. Fetal wellbeing A 7
48
Which of the following is not a tuberculin test ?
Answer
D. Coccidioidin test
49
During conversation, a person falls asleep. Which disorder will you suspect in him ?
Answer
D. Narcolepsy
50
Wound drainage that consists of many RBCs and looks like blood is
Answer
A. Sanguineous drainage
51
In a patient, after bone marrow biopsy, which will be the specific observation a nurse must do ?
Answer
C. Assess for bleeding and hematoma formation
52
Which of the following drug is prefered to treat Tourette’s disorder ?
Answer
B. Haloperidol
53
Which of the following point must be emphasized while giving health education to a patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ( SLE) ?
Answer
C. Over exposure to sunlight can exacerbate the symptoms
54
A newly registered client in the mental health clinic has been diagnosed with body dysmorphic disorder. Which medication will be mostly prefered ?
Answer
D. Fluoxetine
55
Based on the concept of physiology, the most common cause of obesity is
Answer
A. Consumption of more calories than expended
56
Which of the following accurately indicates true labour ?
Answer
D. Progressive dilation of cervix
57
A poly substance abuser says, “Blue birds make me good after speed”. What will be the nurse’s interpretation ?
Answer
A. Client abuses anxiolytics and amphetamine
58
Skin and sclera of a baby born at night became yellow by the next day morning and serum bilirubin is 15 mg/ l00 ml. What should the nurse plan for dealing this ?
Answer
B. Inform the physician and plan for exchange transfusion
59
While caring a patient with infectious mononucleosis, which of the following precaution should be practiced to prevent spread of disease ?
Answer
D. Good hand washing technique only
60
Which of the following statement is correct about Cholera ?
Answer
D. Vibrio cholera can remain in ice for 4 – 6 weeks and more
61
Actions that halts the progress of a disease at its initial stage, management and prevention of complication is termed as
Answer
D. Secondary prevention A 9
62
Primary observation of signs of impending kernicterus in a newborn baby with high bilirubin include
Answer
C. Lethargy and loss of moro reflex
63
Most prominent feature in catatonic schizophrenia is
Answer
B. Motor and volitional disturbance
64
Which of the following can precipitate acute gouty arthritis ?
Answer
B. Excess alcohol intake
65
Management of symptomatic hyponatremia is by the intra venous administration of
Answer
A. 3% solution of NaCl
66
Unequal size pupils in increasing intracranial pressure is due to the pressure effect on
Answer
C. Third cranial nerve
67
Another name for Atonic cerebralpalsy (atonic CP) is
Answer
A. Cerebellar cerebralpalsy
68
The most common co morbid condition in children with bipolar disorder is
Answer
B. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
69
Earliest sign of phlebitis is
Answer
D. Erythema at the access site with or without pain
70
Which of the following drug is not an epidural anaesthetic ?
Answer
D. Fentanyl
71
Increased pH, increased HCO3-, increased or normal PaCO2 in an arterial blood gas analysis indicates
Answer
A. Metabolic alkalosis
72
The most accurate method of observation of body temperature for the baby who receives oxygen through oxygen tent is
Answer
C. Rectal temperature
73
Among the fetal blood vessels, highest oxygen content is seen in
Answer
B. Ductus venosus
74
Cloudy CSF obtained in lumbar puncture is an indicator of
Answer
D. Increased white blood cell count
75
The basic emotional task of a school child is
Answer
A. Industry
76
Normal pH value of mixed venous blood is
Answer
C. 7.32 – 7.42
77
In which position the nurse must stand for palpating a patient with lymph adenopathy in neck ?
Answer
A. At patient’s back side
78
In a man with complete transection of spinal cord at the L3 level. Primary responsibility of the nurse is to observe for symptoms of
Answer
C. Spinal shock
79
A primi mother is admitted five days prior to the expected date of confinement, with ruptured membranes. Nurse notices a loop of cord prolapses through vagina during active labour. What the nurse is expected to do ?
Answer
D. Cover it with clean moist cloth
80
Which of the following is the priority of care for a patient with ulcerative colitis ?
Answer
B. Relieve diarrhoea
81
For a patient in sickle cell crisis, effective method of relieving joint pain is administration of analgesics along with
Answer
A. Provision of heat
82
Atrial septal defect which have increased association with partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection is
Answer
C. Sinus venosus ASD
83
Highly malignant, rapidly growing tumour of cerebellum , seen in children is
Answer
D. Medulloblastoma 12 A
84
Inactivated polio vaccine is otherwise known as
Answer
B. Salk vaccine
85
Which of the vaccines must be stored in freezer compartment ?
Answer
B. Polio and Measles vaccines
86
The Bhore committee was set up in the year
Answer
C. 1943
87
Dextrose insulin IV infusion is indicated in the management of
Answer
A. Hyperkalemia
88
After subtotal thyroidectomy important observation for prevention of thyroid storm is
Answer
C. Elevated body temperature
89
Which of the following anticonvulsant is the first line analgesic agent for neuropathic pain ?
Answer
C. Pregabalin
90
The hydrostatic pressure needed to stop the flow of water by osmosis is
Answer
B. Osmotic pressure
91
Nurse should monitor patient’s heart rate or pulse rate during removal of fecal impaction, because he/she may develop
Answer
D. Bradycardia due to vagal stimulation
92
In the care of a child with Kawasaki disease, which of the following must be the priority ?
Answer
B. Monitor intake and output every hour
93
Which of the following assessment indicate the effectiveness of external chest compressions, during cardiopulmonary resuscitation ?
Answer
A. Palpable pulse
94
Which problem a nurse would expect in a patient with acute pancreatitis ?
Answer
C. Jaundice
95
What would be the most appropriate concern about diet for an older infant with cystic fibrosis ?
Answer
A. High calorie diet
96
In which of the following condition, a nurse can anticipate the risk for ARDS in the patient ?
Answer
D. Septic shock
97
Captopril, an ACE inhibitor has been administered to a patient with heart failure, because it acts as
Answer
C. Vasodilator
98
The goal of nursing care for a patient with acute myeloid leukemia is the prevention of
Answer
B. Haemorrhage
99
In the immediate post operative period of bilateral adrenalectomy, nurse should realize the probable cause of temperature elevation as
Answer
D. Poor lung expansion
100
Which of the following problem indicate suctioning in an infant with Tracheoesophageal fistula ?
Answer
A. Sub sternal retractions

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