STAFF NURSE GRADE II – HEALTH SERVICE
FINAL ANSWER KEY
Question Paper Code: 6/2015/OL
Category Code: 102/2012
Exam: Staff Nurse Gr II in Health Services
Medium of Question: English
Date of Test 23-04-2015
Alphacode A
Question1:-In which district the famous Mathikettan Shola National Park is situated ?
A:-Wayanad
B:-Idukki
C:-Palakkad
D:-Pathanamthitta
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question2:-Who is the present Prime Minister of Bhuttan?
A:-Tshering Tobgay
B:-Jigme Thinley
C:-Sangay Ngedup
D:-Khandu Wangchak
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question3:-Name the organization that Vakkom Abdul Khader Moulavi set up at Nilakkamukku
in 1918
A:-Muslim Taluk Samajam
B:-Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangam
C:-Hadiyyul Islam Sangam
D:-Vakkom Taluk Samajam
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question4:-Manan Chandra is related with which game ?
A:-Chess
B:-Snooker
C:-Shooting
D:-Swimming
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question5:-The social reformer who got Padma Bhushan in 1966 ?
A:-Sahodaran Ayyappan
B:-Poikayil Yohannan
C:-Mannathu Padmanabhan
D:-V.T.Bhattathiripad
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question6:-Julian Assange is a national of ___
A:-America
B:-Swedan
C:-Australia
D:-England
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question7:-Who was the first General Secretary of SNDP Yogam ?
A:-Kumaranasan
B:-Sri Narayana Guru
C:-Dr.Palpu
D:-Sahodaran Ayyappan
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question8:-Who among the following wrote Tuhfat-ul-Muwahhidin ?
A:-Sir Sayyid Ahmed Khan
B:-Iswara Chandra Vidhyasagar
C:-Moulana Abul Kalam Azad
D:-Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question9:-Who founded the Servants of India Society in 1905?
A:-M.G.Ranade
B:-Bal Gangadar Tilak
C:-Dadabai Navroji
D:-Gopala Krishna Gokhale
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question10:-The person who is known as ‘Deshabandhu’?
A:-C.F.Andrews
B:-C.R.Das
C:-Motilal Nehru
D:-W.C.Banerjee
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question11:-Name the waterbody that separates Andaman from Nicobar
A:-Palk Strait
B:-Ram Sethu
C:-Ten Degree Channel
D:-Nine Degree Channel
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question12:-All India Soil and Land Use Survey (SLUSI) was established in __
A:-1955
B:-1952
C:-1949
D:-1958
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question13:-ITCZ refers to which one of the following ?
A:-Internal Tropical Coverage Zone
B:-Inter Tropical Circulation Zone
C:-Internal Tropical Cyclone Zone
D:-Inter Tropical Convergence Zone
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question14:-In which state the Industrial District Jalpaiguri situated ?
A:-Bihar
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B:-Jharkhand
C:-West Bengal
D:-Uttar Pradesh
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question15:-The river which is known as Tsangpo in Southern Tibet ?
A:-Brahmaputra
B:-Indus
C:-Yangtze
D:-Mekong
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question16:-Who was the founder of Dhaka Anushilan Samithi ?
A:-Lala Hardayal
B:-Pulin Das
C:-Vanchi Iyar
D:-Bhupendra Dutta
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question17:-Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangam was established in the year
A:-1903
B:-1905
C:-1909
D:-1907
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question18:-Who wrote the book ‘Mokshapradeepam’ ?
A:-Chattambi Swamikal
B:-Vaikunda Swamikal
C:-Brahmananda Sivayogi
D:-Kumara Guru
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question19:-Who won 2014 Nobel Prize in Economics ?
A:-Jean Tirole
B:-Patric Modiano
C:-Eric Betzig
D:-Alvin E. Roth
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question20:-Name the innovation from India that has been listed among the 25 best
innovations of 2014 by the Time Magazine
A:-Mangalyaan
B:-Tata Ace
C:-Brahmos
D:-Telegram App.
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question21:-The electric field inside a uniformly charged thin spherical shell is
A:-1
B:-0
C:-infinity
D:-10
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question22:-Which is more elastic?
A:-Glass
B:-Concrete
C:-Steel
D:-Rubber
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question23:-A liquid drop is spherical in shape due to
A:-Viscosity
B:-Capillarity
C:-Buoyancy
D:-Surface Tension
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question24:-When a stone is thrown vertically above,the acceleration at the top is
A:-g
B:-0
C:–g
D:-0.5g
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question25:-When temperature increases,the electrical conductivity of a semiconductor
A:-Increases
B:-Decreases
C:-First increases and then decreases
D:-No change
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question26:-Ascorbic acid is the chemical name of
A:-Vitamin A
B:-Vitamin B
C:-Vitamin C
D:-Vitamin D
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question27:-Heamoglobin is a coordination compound in which the central metal atom is
A:-Sodium
B:-Magnesium
C:-Manganese
D:-Iron
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question28:-Which of the following will have highest boiling point
A:-2-methylbutane
B:-n-heptane
C:-n-hexane
D:-2,2-dimethylbutane
Correct Answer:- Option-B
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Question29:-The shape of ammonia molecule is
A:-tetrahedral
B:-linear
C:-pyramidal
D:-planar
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question30:-According to Lewis concept acid is
A:-Proton donor
B:-Proton acceptor
C:-Electron pair donor
D:-Electron pair acceptor
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question31:-The common mushrooms that erupt out from soil during rainy season is referred to as
A:-Ascocarp
B:-Basidiocarp
C:-Mesocarp
D:-Epicarp
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question32:-Flowering response of plants towards the period of light exposure is termed as
A:-Phototropism
B:-Photoperiod
C:-Photoperiodism
D:-Photorespiration
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question33:-Unicellular green alga in the following which is used as single cell protein (SCP) is
A:-Chlamydomonas
B:-Chara
C:-Gonyaulax
D:-Chlorella
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question34:-Arrangement of Floral leaves in the bud condition of a flower is termed as
A:-Aestivation
B:-Phyllotaxy
C:-Veination
D:-Placentation
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question35:-The colourless plastids in green plants that store starch is
A:-Elaioplast
B:-Aleuroneplast
C:-Amyloplast
D:-Proteinoplast
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question36:-Give an example for insitu biodiversity conservation?
A:-Zoological parks
B:-Botanical gardens
C:-National parks
D:-Museums
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question37:-Which is a widely used diagnostic test for AIDS?
A:-Biopsy
B:-X-ray
C:-Widal test
D:-ELISA
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question38:-Identify the name of an organism which shows bioluminescence from the following?
A:-Ctenoplana
B:-Spongilla
C:-Liver fluke
D:-Asterias
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question39:-Name an important protein digesting enzyme present in the gastric juice of human being?
A:-Trypsin
B:-Pepsin
C:-Chymotrypsin
D:-Aminopeptidase
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question40:-Which is the initiation codon for protein synthesis in higher organisms?
A:-AUG
B:-UAG
C:-UGA
D:-UAA
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question41:-The term ‘nursing process’ was first used by
A:-Virginia Henderson
B:-Lydia Hall
C:-Dorothea Orem
D:-Florence Nightingale
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question42:-The measurement of obstetrical conjugate
A:-8.5cm
B:-9.5cm
C:-10.5cm
D:-11.5cm
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question43:- The assessment finding indicating successful potassium replacement for treatment of hypokalemia
A:-Increasing muscle strength
B:-Decreasing serum glucose
C:-Improving vision
D:-Increasing blood pressure
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Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question44:-Assessment of gestational age at birth is done using
A:-New Ballard score
B:-APGAR score
C:-Bhakoo score
D:-Downe score
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question45:-The most sensitive basic screening technique for early detection of breast cancer is
A:-Breast self examination
B:-Thermography
C:-Chest X-ray
D:-Mammography
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question46:- Carelessness or negligence by a professional person
A:-Misuse
B:-Malpractice
C:-Assault
D:-Battery
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question47:-A sleep disorder where undesirable behaviour occur during sleep
A:-Insomnia
B:-Narcolepsy
C:-Hypersomnia
D:-Parasomnia
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question48:-The best time to initiate folic acid in order to prevent congenital malformations
A:-During first trimester
B:-During second trimester
C:-Before conception
D:-Third trimester
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question49:-The last cardinal movement of fetal head during normal labour
A:-Internal rotation
B:-Engagement
C:-Extension
D:-External rotation
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question50:-Isotonic solution
A:-0.9%Sodium Chloride
B:-0.45% Sodium Chloride
C:-10 %Dextrose
D:-25% Dextrose
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question51:-Pentavalent vaccine prevents
A:-Diphtheria, Tetanus, Hepatitis B, Typhoid, Haemophilus influenza B
B:-Diphtheria, Pertussis, Typhoid, Hepatitis B, Tetanus
C:-Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, Hepatitis B, Haemophilus influenza B
D:-Diphtheria, Pertussis, Typhoid, Hepatits B, Tetanus
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question52:-The acceptable range of normal adult body mass index
A:-15.3-21.6 kg/m2
B:-18.5-24.9 kg/m2
C:-23.2-28.5 kg/m2
D:-25.0-30.5kg/m2
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question53:-The process of securing applicants to fill vacant posts
A:-Recruitment
B:-Assignment
C:-Delegation
D:-Orientation
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question54:-High flow oxygen therapy is contraindicated in COPD patients because they have
A:-High PaO2
B:-High PaCO2
C:-Low PaCO2
D:-Low HCO3
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question55:-The characteristic feature of Braxton-Hicks contraction
A:-Fundal dominance
B:-Retraction
C:-Absence of pain
D:-Cervical dilatation
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question56:-Strawberry tongue is characteristic of
A:-Tetanus
B:-Leptospirosis
C:-Tuberculosis
D:-Kawasaki disease
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question57:-Typical finding in anaphylactic shock
A:-Anuria
B:-Tachycardia
C:-Wheeze
D:-Hypertension
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question58:-The year in which National Rural Health Mission was launched
A:-2005
B:-2000
C:-2003
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D:-2008
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question59:-The process of influencing people to accomplish goals is
A:-Direction
B:-Delegation
C:-Leadership
D:-Human relations
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question60:-“Arranging the working environment so as to increase the efficiency and wellbeing of the employees” follow the principle of
A:-Economics
B:-Politics
C:-Sociology
D:-Ergonomics
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question61:-World Breast Feeding week is celebrated in the first week of
A:-January
B:-April
C:-August
D:-December
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question62:-The basic unit of society is
A:-Individual
B:-Family
C:-Group
D:-Community
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question63:- The three domains of educational objectives according to Bloom’s Taxonomy of Educational objectives
A:-Cognitive, Affective, Psychomotor
B:- Behavioural, Mechanical, Emotional
C:- Psychomotor, Behavioural, Comparative
D:- Affective, Descriptive, Comprehensive
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question64:-A code of accepted behaviour based on morals
A:-Ethics
B:-Conduct
C:-Standard
D:-Etiquette
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question65:-The statement of predicted relationship between two or more variables
A:-Assumption
B:-Hypothesis
C:-Theory
D:-Construct
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question66:-A condition of generalised ill health and malnutrition marked by weakness and emaciation
A:-Anorexia
B:-Cachexia
C:-Obesity
D:-Bulimia
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question67:-The reference value for a glucose challenge test
A:-130-140 mg/dl
B:-110-120 mg/dl
C:-150-160 mg/dl
D:- 170-180 mg/dl
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question68:-According to WHO Analgesic Ladder, use of adjuvant is indicated for the management of
A:-Mild pain
B:-Mild to moderate pain
C:-Moderate to severe pain
D:-All levels of pain
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question69:-Cretinism is caused by the congenital deficiency of
A:-Thyroid hormone
B:-Parathormone
C:-Antidiuretic hormone
D:-Adrenaline
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question70:-Bangalore method is a method of
A:-Excreta disposal
B:-Waste disposal
C:-Water purification
D:-Vector control
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question71:-The behavioural objective model of curriculum was developed by
A:-Ralph Tylor
B:-Lawrence Stenhouse
C:-John Dewey
D:-Hayward Joyce
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question72:- The president of Indian Nursing Council (INC) is
A:-Nominated by state government
B:-Elected by state nursing councils
C:-Elected by registered nurses
D:-Nominated by central government
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question73:-The characteristic feature of experimental research design
A:-Sample
B:-Data
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C:-Control
D:- Variable
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question74:-The form of medication which is in liquid suspension, applied externally to protect skin is
A:-Pill
B:-Lotion
C:-Liniment
D:- Paste
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question75:-Significant proteinuria in pregnancy
A:-≥150 mg/24 hrs
B:-≥200 mg/24 hrs
C:-≥250 mg/24 hrs
D:-≥300 mg/24 hrs
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question76:-The most common cancer associated with AIDS
A:-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
B:-Ewing sarcoma
C:-Kaposi sarcoma
D:-Small cell carcinoma
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question77:-The position contraindicated for a child after cleft lip surgery is
A:-Supine position
B:-Prone position
C:-Right lateral position
D:-Left lateral position
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question78:-Hardness of water is caused by
A:-Sodium Sulphate
B:-Magnesium Chloride
C:-Calcium bicarbonate
D:-Potassium Chloride
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question79:-An example for a higher order cognitive question
A:-Analysis
B:-Comprehension
C:-Recall
D:-Application
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question80:-The International Council of Nurses (ICN) was established by
A:-Ruther Gullick
B:-Evan Sullivan
C:-George McFarland
D:-Bedford Fenwick
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question81:-The thermoregulatory centre is located at
A:-Pituitary
B:-Pons
C:-Medulla
D:-Hypothalamus
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question82:-Electra complex is
A:- A male child’s unconscious desire to possess mother by eliminating father
B:- A female child’s unconscious desire to possess mother by eliminating father
C:-A female child’s unconscious desire to possess father by eliminating mother
D:-A male child’s unconscious desire to possess father by eliminating mother
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question83:-The technique of physical examination which uses the sense of touch
A:-Auscultation
B:-Percussion
C:-Palpation
D:-Inspection
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question84:-An obstetric emergency
A:-HELLP syndrome
B:-Gilbert syndrome
C:-Down syndrome
D:-Conn syndrome
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question85:-WHO recently declared India to be free of which communicable disease
A:-Chicken pox
B:-Tetanus
C:-Measles
D:-Polio myelitis
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question86:-The type of mosquito transmitting Japanese Encephalitis
A:-Aedes
B:-Culex
C:-Anopheles
D:- Mansonia
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question87:-A learner centered method of teaching learning process
A:-Demonstration
B:-Lecture
C:-Bedside clinic
D:- Project
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question88:- Among the functions of management, the function which deals with measurement and correction of performance of persons against standard is
A:-Organising
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B:-Controlling
C:-Directing
D:-Co-ordinating
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question89:-The mode of human to human transmission of Ebola Virus Disease
A:-Airborne
B:-Waterborne
C:-Vectorborne
D:-Direct contact
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question90:-The mental mechanism where there is finding of a logical reason for the things one wants to do
A:-Rationalisation
B:-Introjection
C:-Projection
D:-Transference
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question91:-The earliest manifestation of hepatic encephalopathy
A:-Flapping tremor
B:-Fetor hepaticus
C:-Spider angioma
D:-Confusion
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question92:-The Govt. of India recommended dosage of elemental iron during pregnancy
A:-50 mg/day
B:-100 mg/day
C:-150 mg/day
D:-200 mg/day
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question93:-The highest level of learning
A:-Concept Learning
B:-Chaining
C:-Problem Solving
D:-Verbal Association
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question94:-The Biomedical Waste (Management and Handling) Rule came in to enforcement in India in
A:-1965
B:-1980
C:-1998
D:-2010
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question95:-A teaching method employed to develop proficiency in a particular teaching skill
A:-Micro Teaching
B:-Role Playing
C:-Demonstration
D:-Simulation
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question96:-The most frequently occurring value among a given set of data
A:-Mean
B:-Mode
C:-Median
D:-Range
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question97:-The type of personality where the person has alternating periods of elation and depression
A:-Hypomaniac
B:-Melancholic
C:-Melancholic
D:- Cyclothymic
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question98:-The antidote for magnesium sulphate in eclampsia
A:-Calcium Gluconate
B:-Sodium Chloride
C:-Calcium Carbonate
D:-Sodium Bicarbonate
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question99:-Intermittent claudication is the typical feature of
A:-Coronary Artery Disease
B:-Peripheral Vascular Disease
C:-Interstitial Lung Disease
D:- Renal Parenchymal Disease
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question100:-In the internationally accepted four colour code system of Triage, red colour indicates the type of patient who is
A:-Dead
B:-Medium Priority
C:-High Priority
D:-Ambulatory
Correct Answer:- Option-C
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