LNJP Hospital, New Delhi Staff Nurse II Examination 2013
1. The human skeletal system consists of how many bones?
a. 201 bones
b. 206 bones
c. 198 bones
d. 105 bones
2. The blood plasma contains
a. 90 % of water
b. 80 % of water
c. 92 % of water
d. 60 % of water
3. What is the ultimate product of the 'Blood coagulation process"
a. Fibrin
b. Thrombin
c. Thromboplastin
d. prothrombin
4. Who is a universal donor : a person with
- Blood Group AB
- Blood Group O
- Blood Group A
- Blood Group B
5. Which part of the brain is responsible for co-ordination of movements?
- Brain stem
- Cerebellum
- Thalamus
- Hypothalamus
6. Which of the following represents the correct pathway for conduction of an action potential throughtheheart?
a. AVNode, AV Bundle, SA node, Purkinje fibers, Bundle branches
b. AV node, Bundle branches, bundle of His, SA Node, Purkije fibers
c. SA Node, Bundle of His, Bundle branches, AV Node, Purkinje fibers
d. SA Node, AV Node, Bundle of His, Bundle Branches, Purkinje fibres
7. Which of the following deficiencies causes "Kwashiorkor" ?
a. Carbohydrates
b. Proteins
c. Fats
d. Vitamin A
8. Fertilization of the ovum takes place in the
a. Vagina
b. Uterus
c. Oviduct (Fallopian Tube)
d. Cervix
9. Excretory unit of kidney is :
a. Bowman's capsule
b. Glomerulus
c. Nephron
d. Henle's loop
10. A patient who decides to leave the hospital against medical advice (LAMA) must sign a form. What is the purpose of this form?
a. To indicate the patient's wishes
b. To use in the eent of readmission
c. To release the physician and hospital from legal responsibility for the patient's health status
d. To ethically inllustrate that the patient has control of his or her own care and treatment
11. Of the following which term is used to express the difference between apical pulse and radial pulse?
a. Pulse deficit
b. Pulse amplitude
c. Rhythm deficit
d. Heart amplitude
12. With aging blood pressure is often higher due to
a. Loss of muscle mass
b. Changes in exercise and diet
c. Decreased peripheral resistance
d. Decreased elasticity in arterial walls
13. What is the most dangerious complication of venous thrombus?
a. Chronic occlusion of vein
b. Formation of veous ulcers
c. Plmonary embolism
d. Gangrenous development of veins
14. Of the following which degree of burns is painless?
a. First Degree
b. Second Degree
c. Third degree
d. None of the above
15. In which surgery part of stomach is removed and remaining portion is anastomosed to the duodenum ?
a. Gastro-jejunostomy
b. Gastro-duodenostomy
c. Gastretomy
d. Endoscopic mucosal resection
16. The shock which follows severe allergic reaction is called :
a. Distributive shock
b. Septic shock
c. Anaphylactic shock
d. Neurogenic shock
17. The pancreas produces which two hormones
a. Epinephrine and Insulin
b. Melatonin and Glucagon
c. Glucagon and Epinephrin
d. Insulin and Glucagon
18. Exophthalmos of the eyes is associated with which of the following disease?
a. Myxedema
b. Cretinism
c. Grave's disease
d. Cushing's disease
19. Tightness of the prepuce (foreskin of the penis) is called :
a. Orchitis
b. Prostatitis
c. Phimosis
d. Balanitis
20. Which is the commonest early symptom of hepatitis A ?
a. Loss of appetite
b. Abdominal distention
c. Ecchymosis
d. Shortness of breath
21. System of storage and transport of vaccines at low temperature from the manufacturer to the vaccination site is called :
a. Cold chain
b. Deep freezers
c. Deep small freezers
d. Cold room
22. The following is a live vaccine
a. BCG
b. Measles
c. Cholera
d. (a) & ((b)
23. Mantoux test is used to diagnose which of the following diseases ?
a. Diphtheria
b. AIDS
c. TB
d. Measles
24. Which of the following statement is false ?
a. Infection with HIV results in a chronic disease with acute exacerbations
b. Late stage detection is called AIDS
c. Untreated HIV infection can remain in the early chronic stage for a decade or more
d. Opportunistic disease occur more often when the CD4 + T-cells count is high and viral load is low.
25. Which of the following chemical is the most powerful disinfectant?
a. Dettol
b. Phenol
c. Lysol
d. KMnO4
26. Which of the following drug is not available as 'Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI)' ?
a. Salbutamol
b. Aminophylline
c. Albuterol
d. Terbutaline
27. Nephrotic syndrome is characterized by :
a. Hematuria, Proteinuria, Hypertension
b. Pyuria, Oliguria, Hematuria
c. Hematuria, Azotemia, Hypertension
d. Proteinuria, Edema, Hyperlipidemia
28. Which of the following terms denotes infection of the middle ear?
a. Sinusitis
b. Mastoiditis
c. Otitis media
d. Labyrinthitis
29. "Tracheostomy" is usually performed between the tracheal rings of cartilage of
a. Second and third
b. Third and fourth
c. Fourth and fifth
d. All of the above
30. Which of the following terms denotes "Abnormal sensitivity to light"
a. Hydrophobia
b. Diplopia
c. Aphasia
d. Photophobia
31. Visual acuity may be assessed by using a Snellen's chart. If a patient has acuity of 6/12 in both eyes, it means :
a. The patient can see twice as well as normal
b. The patient has double vision
c. The patient has less than normal vision
d. The patient has normal vision
32. Which of the following activities produces heart sounds?
a. Blood flow through the heart
b. Movement of blood into the heart and aorta
c. Contraction of the cardiac muscle
d. Closure of the heart valves
33. As a part of the assessment of the cranial nerves, the nurse asks the patient to raise the eyebrows, smile and show the teeth. Tthese actions provide information about which cranial nerve?
a. Olfactory nerve
b. Optic nerve
c. Facial nerve
d. Vagus nerve
34. Which of the following instruments is used to measure intra-ocular pressure?
a. Oculometer
b. Perimeter
c. Tonometer
d. Manometer
35. A vaginal fistula that opens into the rectum is called :
a. Vesico-vaginal fistula
b. Colo-vaginal fistula
c. Recto-vaginal fistula
d. Entero-vaginal fistula
36. Which of the following is not considered as an obstetrical emergency ?
a. Ectopic pregnancy
b. Placenta anterior
c. Placenta previa
d. Eclampsia
37. Which of the following is the expansion of / full form of 'AED' ?
a. Arrhythmia eliminating device
b. Authorized emergency defibrillator
c. Advanced emergency defibrillator
d. Automated external defibrillator
38. What is the purpose of prescribing 'Acetyl salicylic acid (Aspirin)' for the patient who has Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) ?
a. To relieve pain
b. To reduce fever
c. To diminish inflammation
d. To decrease platelet adhesion
39. When the nurse is assessing a patient who has cirrhosis of the liver, which of the following findings would indicate that the patient's condition is worsening?
a. Positive babinski sign
b. Visual field loss
c. Flapping hand tremors
d. Bilateral basal lung crepitations
40. An adult patient requires CPR. What should be the "compression---Ventilation ratio ?
a. 15:2
b. 20:2
c. 25:2
d. 30:2
41. "Carotid pulse" should be checked for
a. 5-10 seconds
b. 10-15 seconds
c. 15-20 seconds
d. Less than 5 seconds
42. Heimlich maneuver involves the following :
a. Abdominal thrusts
b. Chest compressions
c. Blind finger sweep in throat
d. Jaw thrust
43. Which is the outermost membrane of the placenta?
a. Amnion
b. Chorion
c. Yolk sac
d. Cotyledons
44. 'Recommended Disinfectant' used for handling spills is :
a. 10% Sodium Hypochlorite
b. 1% Sodium Hypochlorite
c. 5% Bleach Solution
d. 2% Bleach solution
45. Universal Precautions in hospital involve :-
a. Mask & Gown
b. Hand Washing
c. Gloving
d. All of the above
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