STAFF NURSE GR II – HEALTH SERVICE DEPARTMENT

FINAL ANSWER KEY
Question Paper Code: 7/2016/OL
Category Code: 603/2014
Exam: Staff Nurse Gr II
Medium of Question: English
Date of Test 11-01-2016
Alphacode A
Question1:-‘Divide and rule’ was the policy of
A:-The British
B:-The French
C:-The Dutch
D:-The Portuguese
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question2:-The winner of Coppa America Football 2015
A:-Argentina
B:-Brazil
C:-Chili
D:-Paraguay
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question3:-The place where the revolt of 1857 started
A:-Meerut
B:-Delhi
C:-Kanpur
D:-Lucknow
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question4:-International Yoga day celebrate on
A:-5th June
B:-20th June
C:-22nd June
D:-21st June
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question5:-Who among the following had welcomed Vasco-Da-Gama at Calicut?
A:-Almeda
B:-Zamorin
C:-Albuckerque
D:-Kabral
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question6:-According to latest lion census, what is the number of Gir lions in India?
A:-486
B:-601
C:-523
D:-556
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question7:-In which state is silent valley located?
A:-Tamil Nadu
B:-Kerala
C:-Assam
D:-Arunachal Pradesh
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question8:-In which country economic crisis occurred recently?
A:-France
B:-USA
C:-India
D:-Greece
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question9:-What is the meaning of Sangam in the Sangam age?
A:-Royal court
B:-Meeting of rivers
C:-Assembly of poet
D:-Assembly of religious leaders
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question10:-The first astronaut of India
A:-H.T. Bhabha
B:-Yuri Gagarin
C:-Rakesh Sharma
D:-Bhat nagar
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question11:-The birth place of Sree Narayana Guru
A:-Chempazhanthi
B:-Varkala
C:-Arupippuram
D:-Sivagiri
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question12:-The founder of ‘Samatva Samajam’
A:-Kumara Guru
B:-Ayya Vaikundar
C:-Ayyankali
D:-Kumaranasan
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question13:-The person who was known as ‘Bharat Kesari’
A:-M.R. Nair
B:-Ramakrishna Pillai
C:-Balakrishna Pillai
D:-Mannath Padmanabhan
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question14:-Kolar mine of Karnataka is famous for
A:-Gold
B:-Copper
C:-Iron
D:-Bronze
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question15:-In which among the following is related to Ayyankali?
A:-SNDP
B:-Sadhujana Paripalana Sangam
C:-Athmiya Sangam
D:-Sarvodaya Movement
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question16:-The largest zoo in India is at
A:-Delhi
B:-Mumbai
C:-Calcutta
D:-Nagpur
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question17:-‘Safety value theory’ is related to
A:-Indian National Congress
B:-Indian Association
C:-Quit India Movement
D:-Non-Cooperation Movement
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question18:-The Maharaja of Travancore who invited Thycaud Ayya to his palace and became his disciple
A:-Srimulam Thirunal
B:-Swathi Thirunal
C:-Uthram Thirunal
D:-Ayilyam Thirunal
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question19:-Which state has declared June 22 as Snake Bird Day?
A:-Maharashtra
B:-Tamil Nadu
C:-Karnataka
D:-Kerala
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question20:-The name of the boat Kumaranasan was travelling while he met an accident that caused his death
A:-Victoria
B:-Redeemer
C:-Kairali
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question21:-A semiconductor diode is used to
A:-convert dc to ac
B:-convert ac to dc
C:-increase voltage
D:-decrease voltage
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question22:-A steady current is flowing in a power line from west to east. The direction of the magnetic field at a point
below the power line is towards
A:-east
B:-west
C:-north
D:-south
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question23:-Polarization of light is a convincing evidence of it’s
A:-Longitudinal nature
B:-Transverse nature
C:-Dual nature
D:-Quantum nature
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question24:-A hollow metal sphere of radius 2 cm is charged such that the potential on it’s surface is 5 volts. The potential
at the centre of the sphere is
A:-5 volts
B:-zero
C:-same as at a point 2 cm away from the surface
D:-none of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question25:-An athlete completes one round of a circular track of radius ‘R’ in 40 seconds. His displacement at the end of 2
minutes 20 seconds will be
A:-2 R
B:-zero
C:-2 πR
D:-4 R
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question26:-At high altitudes, the boiling point of water decreases because
A:-the atmospheric pressure is high
B:-the temperature is low
C:-the atmospheric pressure is low
D:-the temperature is high
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question27:-The monomer of natural rubber is
A:-Isoprene
B:-1,3-butadiene
C:-Chloroprene
D:-Ethylene
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question28:-Due to Frenkel-defect the density of the ionic solids
A:-Decreases
B:-Increases
C:-Does not change
D:-Changes abnormally
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question29:-Anhydrous `”ZnCl_2″` dissolved in con: `”HCl”` is known as
A:-Baeyer’s reagent
B:-Grignard reagent
C:-Victor Meyer’s reagent
D:-Lucas reagent
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question30:-Alkyl halides react with metallic sodium in ether. The reaction is known as
A:-Sand Meyer’s reaction
B:-Wurtz reaction
C:-Wurtz-Fittig reaction
D:-Fittig’s reaction
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question31:-The kingdom of Mycoplasma is
A:-Plantae
B:-Animalia
C:-Monera
D:-Fungi
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question32:-The connecting link between glycolysis and kreb’s cycle in aerobic respiration is
A:-RUBP
B:-Acetyl COA
C:-Citric acid
D:-Oxalo acetic acid
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question33:-The plant growth regulator largely present in coconut milk is
A:-Auxin
B:-ABA
C:-Gibberellin
D:-Cytokinin
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question34:-The stain using to visnalise separated DNA by gel electrophoresis is
A:-Ethidium bromide
B:-Haematoxylin
C:-Acetocarmin
D:-Feulgen dye
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question35:-The percentage of contribution of CFCs in total global warming is
A:-6%
B:-14%
C:-60%
D:-20%
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question36:-The animal which is popularly known as ‘Portuguese man of war’ is
A:-Fasciola
B:-Physalia
C:-Obelia
D:-Aurelia
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question37:-Ringworm is caused by
A:-Protozoa
B:-Roundworm
C:-Bacteria
D:-Fungus
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question38:-Which of the following is not an example for ‘ex situ’ conservation of biodiversity?
A:-National park
B:-Seed bank
C:-Zoological park
D:-Botanical garden
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question39:-The cell organelle responsible for the formation of acrosome in a sperm is
A:-Ribosome
B:-Mitochondria
C:-Golgi bodies
D:-Lysosome
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question40:-Bicuspid valve is present between
A:-Left atrium and left ventricle
B:-Right atrium and right ventricle
C:-Left atrium and right atrium
D:-Right ventricle and left ventricle
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question41:-Which one develops from endoderm?
A:-Nervous system, urinary bladder and eye
B:-Liver, connective tissue and heart
C:-Thymus, spinal cord and brain
D:-Liver, pancreas and thymus/thyroid
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question42:-Contraindications for using oral contraceptives
A:-Thrombophlebitis
B:-Urinary tract infections
C:-Ulcerative colitis
D:-Menorrhagia
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question43:-Hormone responsible for ovulation and development of corpus luteum is
A:-FSH
B:-LH
C:-ADH
D:-ICSH
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question44:-What is the primary action of insulin in the body?
A:-Enhances the transport of glucose across cell walls
B:-Aids in the process of gluconeogenesis
C:-Stimulates the pancreatic beta cells
D:-Decreases the intestinal absorption of glucose
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question45:-The characteristic symptom of hypoglycemia which is an early symptom of insulin reaction?
A:-Severe thirst
B:-Drowsiness
C:-Diaphoresis
D:-Coma
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question46:-The typical findings on the assessment of a client with acute pancreatitis?
A:-Hypoactive bowel sounds, decreased amylase and lipase levels
B:-Fever, Hypoglycemia, DHN
C:-Melena, persistent vomiting, hyperactive bowel sounds
D:-Steatorrhea, abdominal pain, fever
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question47:-Chancroid is a sexually transmitted disease caused by
A:-Treponima
B:-Haemophilus
C:-Neisseria
D:-Trichomonas
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question48:-Symptom exhibit during icteric phase of viral hepatitis
A:-Tarry stools
B:-Shortness of breath
C:-Yellow coloured sclera
D:-Light, frothy urine
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question49:-Location and secretion of Leydig cells are
A:-Liver-cholesterol
B:-Ovary-estrogen
C:-Testis-testosterone
D:-Pancreas-glycogen
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question50:-Which of the following clinical finding indicates the patient is experiencing hypokalemia?
A:-Edema
B:-Muscle spasms
C:-Kussaumal breathing
D:-Abdominal distention
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question51:-Anaphylactic reaction after administering penicillin indicates
A:-An acquired atopic sensitization
B:-Passive immunity to penicillin allergen
C:-Antibodies to penicillin developed after earlier use of the drug
D:-Developed potent bivalent antibodies when the IV administration was started
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question52:-”Nursing is the diagnosis and treatment of human responses to health and illness”. This definition was given by
A:-American Nurses Association (ANA), 1995
B:-International Council of Nurses
C:-Florence Nightingale, 1858
D:-Indian Nursing Council, 1948
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question53:-Which of the following disorder is caused by excessive producing of somatotropin?
A:-Adrenogential syndrome
B:-Cretinism
C:-Acromegaly
D:-Dwarfism
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question54:-The digestion of protein is facilitated by
A:-Trypsin
B:-Amylase
C:-Secretin
D:-Lipase
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question55:-A condition characterized by inflammation of thyroid gland, resulting in hypothyroidis
A:-Addison’s disease
B:-Hashimoto’s disease
C:-Grave’s disease
D:-Cushing’s disease
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question56:-Which of the following is an indicator of AIDS?
A:-CD4 count lower than 200/ml
B:-CD4 count more than 400/ml
C:-CD4 count lower than 600/ml
D:-CD4 count lower than 1000/ml
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question57:-Which microorganism is associated with cervical cancer?
A:-Human papilloma virus
B:-Cytomegalovirus
C:-Mycobacterium avium
D:-Pneumocystis carinii
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question58:-Which of the following conditions is known to have the best response to Electro Convulsive Therapy (ECT)?
A:-Depression with suicidal tendency
B:-Simple schizophrenia
C:-Paranoid schizophrenia
D:-Obsessive compulsive disorder
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question59:-A condition characterized by a prolonged PR interval more than 0.2 secs in ECG is called
A:-Second degree AV block
B:-Mobiz type II AV block
C:-First degree AV block
D:-Complete block
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question60:-Intra-aortic balloon pump therapy is most often used in the management of
A:-Congestive cardiac failure
B:-Cardiogenic shock
C:-Pulmonary edema
D:-Aortic insufficiency
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question61:-Koplik’s spots are seen in
A:-Rubella
B:-Rubeola
C:-Typhoid
D:-Chickenpox
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question62:-An early indication for development of hypocalcemia
A:-Tingling sensation in the fingers
B:-Depressed reflexes
C:-Ventricular dysrhythmias
D:-Memory changes
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question63:-Signs of meningeal irritation include all the following, EXCEPT
A:-Neck stiffness
B:-Brudzinski’s sign
C:-Kernig’s sign
D:-Kehr’s sign
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question64:-The antidote for heparin is
A:-Vitamin K
B:-Warfarin (Coumadin)
C:-Thrombin
D:-Protamine sulphate
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question65:-Red man syndrome is associated with
A:-Vancomycin
B:-Chloramphenicol
C:-Tetracycline
D:-Erythromycin
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question66:-Shick test is done in
A:-meningitis
B:-diphtheria
C:-pertussis
D:-poliomyelitis
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question67:-Premature ventricular contractions are characterized by
A:-Premature beats followed by a compensatory pause
B:-QRS complexes, which are short and narrow
C:-Inverted P waves before the QRS complexes
D:-A P-wave preceding every QRS complexes
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question68:-What is the priority nursing intervention for a patient during the immediate post-operative period?
A:-Observing for hemorrhage
B:-Maintaining a patent airway
C:-Recording the intake and output
D:-Checking the vital signs every 15 minutes
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question69:-Which of the following condition has an increased risk for developing Hyperkalemia?
A:-Crohn’s disease
B:-Cushing’s disease
C:-Chronic heart failure
D:-End-stage renal disease
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question70:-The normal left arterial pressure is
A:-8 mmHg
B:-15 mmHg
C:-25 mmHg
D:-32 mmHg
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question71:-Neural tube defects can be prevented by
A:-Supplementation with Vitamin B complex
B:-Supplementation with hydantoin
C:-Maternal folate supplementation
D:-Prophylaxis with valproic acid
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question72:-Which of the following manifestations is associated with a raised level of cortisone and ACTH?
A:-Confusion
B:-Affective disturbances
C:-Schizophrenia
D:-Demantia
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question73:-What is the likely cause of blood urea nitrogen concentration elevated in acute renal failure?
A:-Fluid retention
B:-Hemolysis of red blood cells
C:-Below normal metabolic rate
D:-Reduced renal blood flow
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question74:-Fourth cranial nerve is
A:-Trigeminal
B:-Abducens
C:-Trochlear
D:-Facial
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question75:-Which of the following neurotransmitter is known to be associated with sleep, mood and appetite?
A:-Acetylcholine
B:-Dopamine
C:-Serotonin
D:-GABA
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question76:-Digitalis toxicity is indicated by
A:-Increased appetite
B:-Elevated blood pressure
C:-Skin rash over the chest and back
D:-Visual disturbance such as seeing yellow spots
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question77:-The most important indicator of hypovolemic shock after 15% blood loss is
A:-Systolic blood pressure less than 90 mm of Hg
B:-Pupil unequally dilated
C:-Respiratory rate of 4 breath/mt
D:-Pulse rate less than 60 b/mt
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question78:-An adaptation that indicates major complication after gastroscopy would be
A:-Nausea and vomiting
B:-Abdominal distention
C:-Increased GI motility
D:-Difficulty in swallowing
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question79:-Which of the following anti-tuberculosis drug can damage the 8th cranial nerve?
A:-Isoniazid
B:-Paraoamino Salicylic Acid (PAS)
C:-Ethambutol hydrochloride (myambutol)
D:-Streptomycin
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question80:-The positive diagnosis for HIV infection is made based on
A:-A history of high risk sexual behaviors
B:-Positive ELISA and Western blot tests
C:-Identification of an associated opportunistic infection
D:-Evidence of extreme weight loss and high fever
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question81:-A client with mitral stenosis would demonstrate symptoms associated with congestion in the
A:-Right atrium
B:-Superior venacava
C:-Aorta
D:-Pulmonary
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question82:-An early manifestation of laryngeal cancer is
A:-Stomatitis
B:-Airway obstruction
C:-Hoarseness
D:-Dysphagia
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question83:-An assessment specific to safe administration of IV mannitol is
A:-Vital sign q4h
B:-Weighting daily
C:-Urine output hourly
D:-Level of consciousness q4h
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question84:-An early sign of Hodgkin’ disease is
A:-Difficulty in breathing
B:-Swollen cervical lymph nodes
C:-Difficulty in swallowing
D:-Feeling of fullness over the liver
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question85:-Which of the following stage the carcinogen is irreversible?
A:-Progression stage
B:-Initiation stage
C:-Regression stage
D:-Promotion stage
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question86:-The complication associated with tracheostomy tube is
A:-Increased cardiac output
B:-Acute respiratory distress syndrome
C:-Increased blood pressure
D:-Damage to laryngeal nerves
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question87:-Which finding should be most indicative sign of increasing intracranial pressure?
A:-Intermittent tachycardia
B:-Polydipsia
C:-Tachycardia
D:-Increased restlessness
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question88:-A client is given oxytocin for induction of labour. The side effect of oxytocin is
A:-vomiting
B:-increased urine outflow
C:-hypertension
D:-bradicardia
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question89:-Physiological changes in pregnancy include which of the following
A:-Increase in blood volume by 100%
B:-Decrease in Hb
C:-Peripheral resistance 50% increases
D:-Cardiac output 40% decreases
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question90:-Common cause of ante partum hemorrhage
A:-Vasa praevia
B:-Placenta preavia
C:-Uterine rupture
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question91:-Which of the following intervention is contraindicated in a patient with deep vein thrombosis of the right leg?
A:-Elevation of the limb
B:-Application of moist heat to the right leg
C:-Ambulation in the hall every 4 hour
D:-Administration of analgesics
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question92:-Peptic ulcer of the esophagus is also called as
A:-Barrett’s ulcer
B:-Reiter’s syndrome
C:-Reflux esophagitis
D:-Achalasis
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question93:-Down’s syndrome is due to
A:-A missing chromosome
B:-An extra chromosome
C:-A dominant gene
D:-A recessive gene
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question94:-A person having Klinfelter’s syndrome is characterized by
A:-Male with some secondary sexual characters of female
B:-Female with some sexual characters of male
C:-Having both male and female sex organs
D:-Female internal sex organs and male external sex organs
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question95:-Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is a measure of
A:-Intra Cranial Pressure (ICP)
B:-Memory
C:-Level of Consciousness (LOC)
D:-Fluid volume
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question96:-Korsakoff’s psychosis is due to intake of
A:-Cannabis
B:-Opium
C:-Amphetamine
D:-Alcohol
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question97:-Which of the following drug is contraindicated in a patient with glaucoma who is scheduled for surgery?
A:-Demerol (meperidine) 50 mg IM
B:-Atropine sulfate 0.4 mg IM
C:-Valium (diazepam) 2 mg IM
D:-Phenergan (promethazine) 25 mg IM
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question98:-The Indian Lunacy Act was passed in the
A:-1987
B:-1989
C:-1912
D:-1921
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question99:-Most commonly used laboratory technique used to identify tubercle bacilli in sputum
A:-Acid-fast staining
B:-Sensitivity testing
C:-Agglutination testing
D:-Dark-field illumination
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question100:-Filling up of memory spaces with a detailed false description of an event is termed as
A:-Tangentiality
B:-Neologism
C:-Circumstantialities
D:-Confabulation
Correct Answer:- Option-D