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A woman who is in labour pain, in that case "fore-waters" refers to-------------.
First urine passed during labor
Fluid trapped between the presenting part and membranes
Fluid from the cervical glands
Amniotic fluid that leaks before true labor begins
Correct answer
First urine passed during labor
Individual with ________ blood group is associated with a higher risk of developing gastric carcinoma.
type B
type A
type AB
type O
Correct answer
type B
The purpose of performing the Arthrocentesis is:
Muscle contraction
Synovial fluid analysis
Bone mass
Blood flow abnormalities
Correct answer
Muscle contraction
Which of the following medications can worsen anaphylactic shock by blocking the effects of epinephrine?
ACE inhibitors
Corticosteroids
Antihistamines
Beta-blockers
Correct answer
ACE inhibitors
What is the most common initial sign of renal tumor?
Mass in the flank
Colicky pain
Flank pain
Painless hematuria
Correct answer
Mass in the flank
In TNM classification system, ascending degrees of increase in tumor size and involvement is denoted by_________.
T0
T1-4
Tis
Tx
Correct answer
T0
Which hormone secreted from pituitary gland, that stimulates ovary to secrete estrogen in adolescence period?
Growth hormone
Adrenocorticotropic hormone
Luteinizing hormone
Prolactin
Correct answer
Growth hormone
In which method of delivery for the aftercoming head, the baby is allowed to hang by its own weight for delivery of head?
Forceps delivery
Burns-Marshall method
Breech extraction
Modified Mauriceau-Smellie-Veit technique
Correct answer
Forceps delivery
Which of the following is a fundamental rights of an Indian citizen?
Right to freedom
Right to an identity
Right against being stalked
Right for equal pay
Correct answer
Right to freedom
In which condition, collar sling is applied as first aid measure before shifting the patient to hospital?
Fracture upper leg
Fracture lower arm
Fracture spine
Fracture upper arm
Correct answer
Fracture upper leg
Which vitamin supplement is most important for pregnant women to prevent Neural Tube Defects in fetus?
Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid)
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Vitamin A
Correct answer
Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid)
Which first-line medication is commonly used during labour induction for intrauterine foetal death?
Terbutaline
Magnesium sulphate
Oxytocin only
Misoprostol and prostaglandin
Correct answer
Terbutaline
Which drug is used for the treatment of anemia associated with renal failure?
Erythropoietin
Interleukin
Ferrous sulphate
Iron dextran
Correct answer
Erythropoietin
Which symptom should the nurse assess when a patient receives loop diuretics?
Increased blood pressure and muscle spasm
Paresthesias and irritability
Restlessness and agitation
Weak, irregular pulse, and poor muscle tone
Correct answer
Increased blood pressure and muscle spasm
The Two factor theory of intelligence was published by:
Charles Spearman
Louis L Thurstone
Garrett
Edward
Correct answer
Charles Spearman
In Rh hemolytic disease, when does maternal sensitization typically occur?
During delivery of the first Rh-positive infant
During the first trimester of the first pregnancy
During the second trimester of the first pregnancy
During the third trimester of the first pregnancy
Correct answer
During delivery of the first Rh-positive infant
For Indvidual's with mental retardation, during play therapy the nurse should consider
focussing on cognitive development
tailoring play task according to intellectual level
using complex and abstract play material
ignoring individual difference
Correct answer
focussing on cognitive development
Which of the following is NOT typically considered a social determinant of nutritional status?
Cultural food practices
Genetic factors
Income level
Food environment
Correct answer
Cultural food practices
Which of the following is the best method to ensure health messages reach people with hearing impairments?
Loud verbal announcements
Radio campaigns
Visual materials with clear illustrations
Phone calls
Correct answer
Loud verbal announcements
Humoral immunity is regulated by
B- Lymphocytes
T- Lymphocytes
Antigen presenting cells
Cytokines
Correct answer
B- Lymphocytes
Which of the following is not the solid form for administration of drugs by oral route ?
Enteriac coated tablet
Caplet
Elixir
Capsule
Correct answer
Enteriac coated tablet
The cell which is primarily responsible for immunity to intracellular viruses, tumor cells, and fungi is--------.
Natural Killer Cells
B Lymphocytes
T Lymphocytes
T cytotoxic cells
Correct answer
Natural Killer Cells
The primary test to identify Pseudomonas aeruginosa in the laboratory is______________.
Oxidase test (positive)
Nitrate reduction test
Coagulase test
Catalase test
Correct answer
Oxidase test (positive)
Janani Suraksha yojana(JSY ) is safe motherhood intervention under
Ayushman Bharath Mission
National Urban Health mission
National Rural Health mission
Indra Dhanush Mission 2.0
Correct answer
Ayushman Bharath Mission
Which artery supplies blood to the muscles of the proximal leg and knee joint?
Inferior Mesentric artery
Lateral planter artery
Popliteal artery
Peroneal artery
Correct answer
Inferior Mesentric artery
Which of the following fetal/neonatal complication is associated with hypertensive disorder during pregnancy?
Delayed lung maturation
Hypercalcemia
Macrosomia
Intrauterine growth restriction
Correct answer
Delayed lung maturation
In atherosclerosis accumulation of lipid or fatty substances and fibrous tissue present in
Mucosa
Vein
Muscle
Artery
Correct answer
Mucosa
The following disease has greater risk of developing hyperkalemia
Renal failure
Head injury
Diarrhea
Dementia
Correct answer
Renal failure
Which of the muscle dysfunction results in Urinary retention ?
Levator ani
dartos
Detrusor Muscles
cremaster muscles
Correct answer
Levator ani
Which determinants of health believes that if the environment is favorable to the individual, he can make full use of his physical and mental capabilities?
Biological
Health services
socio-cultural conditions
Environment
Correct answer
Biological
Which psychophysiological measure can supplement traditional psychometric assessment of emotion perception?
Body mass index
Blood pressure monitoring
Reflexes testing
Galvanic skin response (GSR)
Correct answer
Body mass index
Which of the following is a morphological pathological process occurs in irreversible cell injury?
Mucoid change
Autolysis change
Hydropic change
Hyaline change
Correct answer
Mucoid change
A patient complaints of severe chest pain not relieved by rest, position change, or nitrate administration, these symptoms indicate patient is suffering from _________.
Stable angina
Unstable Angina
Myocardial infraction
Nocturnal angina
Correct answer
Stable angina
Which of the following is NOT a recognised risk factor for the development of renal carcinoma
Obesity
Smoking
Hemodialysis
Hypertension
Correct answer
Obesity
Who is considered the pioneer of nursing research and published 'Notes on Nursing' in 1859?
Florence Nightingale
Martha Rogers
Hildegard Peplau
Virginia Henderson
Correct answer
Florence Nightingale
Which theory of culture applies to the concept of biological evolution to the growth of human knowledge?
Multilinear theory
Evolutionary epistemology
Cultural particularism
Dual inheritance theory
Correct answer
Multilinear theory
Which layer controls motility of the digestive tract?
Lamina propria layer
Submucosa layer
Muscle layer
Serosa layer
Correct answer
Lamina propria layer
In which psychotherapy, the nurse sets a goal to create a safe secure and therapeutic environment to maximize recovery and enhancing patient’s autonomy?
Milieu therapy
Behaviour therapy
Supportive therapy
Social therapy
Correct answer
Milieu therapy
Which of the following component is transfered from mother to fetus through placenta?
Platelets
Immunoglobulin G (IgG)
White blood cells
Red blood cells
Correct answer
Platelets
The decrease in carbonic acid seen in hyperventilation is called as
metabolic alkalosis
Respirarory Alkalosis
metabolic acidosis
Respiratory acidosis
Correct answer
metabolic alkalosis
Which assessment tool is commonly used to document family genetic history?
Medical record review
Pedigree chart
Developmental milestone chart
Growth percentile chart
Correct answer
Medical record review
Which of the following is the most comprehensive definition of health?
Health is the state of having no chronic illnesses.
Health is the absence of disease or disability.
Health is the ability to perform physical activities without discomfort.
Health is a holistic state that includes physical, mental, and social well-being.
Correct answer
Health is the state of having no chronic illnesses.
The symptom of elephantiasis, i.e. chronic obstructive lesions is seen after _________ years from the onset of the first acute attack.
1-5
10-15
5-10
15-20
Correct answer
1-5
Which of the following activities is an example of secondary prevention?
The school health nurse provides a health education program to first-year students about healthy lifestyle habits.
The patient attends cardiac rehabilitation sessions after a myocardial infarction.
A home health care nurse visits a patient’s home to change a surgical wound dressing.
A 50-year-old woman with no history of disease attends a mammography screening test.
Correct answer
The school health nurse provides a health education program to first-year students about healthy lifestyle habits.
The effect of single dose triamterene lasts for how many hours?
12-16 hours
18-20 hours
>20 hours
6-8 hours
Correct answer
12-16 hours
What is a sign of fetal death in the womb?
Increased fetal movements
No heartbeat
Fetal tachycardia
Increased amniotic fluid
Correct answer
Increased fetal movements
The brain tumor located in aqueduct of Sylvius causes hydrocephalous by
Increasing the production of CSF
Reducing CSF drainage
Decreasing the absorption of CSF
Obstructing the flow of CSF circulation
Correct answer
Increasing the production of CSF
The morphology of reversible cell injury seen includes:
Metabolic change
Hydropic change
Osseus change
Oxidative change
Correct answer
Metabolic change
Increase risk of coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis is due to increase in ___________.
HDL cholesterol
LDL cholesterol
Triglycerides
VLDL cholesterol
Correct answer
HDL cholesterol
Which extraocular muscle is primarily responsible for abduction of the eye and outward rotation of the eyeball?
Inferior rectus
Lateral rectus
Superior rectus
Medial rectus
Correct answer
Inferior rectus
Which chemotherapeutic agent is used to treat colorectal cancer and works by inhibiting thymidylate synthase?
Paclitaxel
Etoposide
5-Fluorouracil (5-FU)
Cyclophosphamide
Correct answer
Paclitaxel
What is the recommended daily calcium requirement for a sedentary Indian woman?
400 mg/dl
600 mg/dl
500 mg/dl
700 mg/dl
Correct answer
400 mg/dl
The first issue of worldviews on evidence based nursing journal was published in the year
2002
2006
2000
2004
Correct answer
2002
Which statement best explains the urinary retention?
Inability of the kidneys to produce urine
Inability of the bladder to empty properly
Excessive urination
Infection of the urinary tract
Correct answer
Inability of the kidneys to produce urine
Which of the following is a potential complication of frequent nebulization therapy in pediatric patients?
Decreased respiratory rate
Increased blood pressure
Decreased heart rate
Tremors and tachycardia
Correct answer
Decreased respiratory rate
A major complication associated with prolonged retention of a dead foetus (>4 weeks) is ________________.
preeclampsia
gestational diabetes
preterm labour
disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
Correct answer
preeclampsia
When a person's blood pressure rises, the haemostatic mechanism to compensate for an elevation involves stimulation of:
chemoreceptors that stimulate the sympathetic nervous system, causing an increased heart rate
chemoreceptors that inhibit the sympathetic nervous system, causing vasodilation
baroreceptors that inhibit the parasympathetic nervous system, causing vasodilation
baroreceptors that inhibit the sympathetic nervous system, causing vasodilation
Correct answer
chemoreceptors that stimulate the sympathetic nervous system, causing an increased heart rate
A good nutrition helps in maintaining----------.
Only physical health
Only mental health
Only body weight
Both physical and mental health
Correct answer
Only physical health
In which breech presentation, the presenting part consists of the two buttocks and external genitalia only?
Frank breech presentation
Footling presentation
Flexed breech presentation
Knee presentation
Correct answer
Frank breech presentation
In case of suspected placenta previa the vaginal examination is advisable
to determine fetal position
to determine placental abnormalities
to detect the congenital abnormalities
after ruling out previa by ultrasound
Correct answer
to determine fetal position
The Reporting guidelines followed for randomized Controlled trial is
PRISM
STROBE
CONSORT
CARE
Correct answer
PRISM
Which element of counselling refers to the genuine, authentic presence of the counselor?
Directiveness
Congruence
Authority
Intelligence
Correct answer
Directiveness
While performing CPR in a patient who had cardiac arrest, to maintain the quality and rate of compressions, rescuers should change roles in every __________.
4 minutes
2 minutes
3 minutes
1 minute
Correct answer
4 minutes
Baroreceptors are sensitive to changes in ________________.
blood volume
blood pH
oxygen saturation
arterial blood pressure
Correct answer
blood volume
Mental hygiene primarily refers to:
the treatment of diagnosed mental disorders
the practice and study of maintaining and promoting mental health
the cleanliness of mental health facilities
personal hygiene habits during psychiatric treatment
Correct answer
the treatment of diagnosed mental disorders
What is the mechanism of action of Amiodarone?
Calcium channel blocker
Sodium channel blocker
Beta-adrenergic receptor blocker
Class III antiarrhythmic drug
Correct answer
Calcium channel blocker
Which immunoglobin crosses placenta and protects the newborn naturally against bacteria?
IgM
IgA
IgG
IgD
Correct answer
IgM
In assessing fluid status in a patient with acute kidney injury, which physical finding best indicates fluid deficit?
Poor skin turgor and dry mucous membranes
Periorbital oedema
Bibasilar crackles
Bounding peripheral pulses
Correct answer
Poor skin turgor and dry mucous membranes
Which of the following best describes the role of the paranasal sinuses in respiration?
They produce surfactant for efficient gas exchange
They filter and warm the air before it reaches the lungs
They enhance the voice resonance and lighten the skull
They regulate the pH of inhaled air
Correct answer
They produce surfactant for efficient gas exchange
In burns, the associated tissue damage with greatest destruction occurs in:
Zone of coagulation
Zone of Hyperperfusion
Zone of hyperemia
Zone of stasis
Correct answer
Zone of coagulation
When an object is placed between the pole and the focus of a concave mirror, what is the position of the image?
Behind the mirror
Cannot be determined
In front of the mirror
On the mirror
Correct answer
Behind the mirror
Which of the following statements is NOT true about resistors connected in parallel?
The current through each resistor is the same.
The reciprocal of the total resistance is equal to the sum of the reciprocals of individual resistances.
The total resistance is less than the smallest individual resistance.
The voltage across each resistor is the same.
Correct answer
The current through each resistor is the same.
Which of the following is NOT a growth movement in plants?
Plants move their leaves in response to touch.
Roots of plants grow downwards
Growth of pollen tubes towards ovules
Shoots of plants grow upwards
Correct answer
Plants move their leaves in response to touch.
In 2025, which major technology company announced a $3 billion investment to enhance its cloud and AI infrastructure in India, including plans to train 10 million locals in AI skills by 2030$?
Microsoft
Amazon
IBM
Correct answer
Microsoft
A student heats an unknown organic compound and a gas is released. This gas turns lime water milky but does not support combustion. Which of the following is the gas?
Oxygen
Carbon dioxide
Methane
Hydrogen
Correct answer
Oxygen
Consider the following statements regarding the molecule of a compound. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
Statement 1: A molecule of a compound must consist of atoms of at least two different elements.
Statement 2: Ozone (O3) is a molecule of a compound because it contains multiple oxygen atoms.
Only Statement 2 is correct
Neither Statement 1 nor 2 is correct
Only Statement 1 is correct
Both Statements 1 and 2 are correct
Correct answer
Only Statement 2 is correct
Which of the following is CORRECT regarding the female gamete?
The female gamete (egg cells) is small, motile, and not contains stored food.
The female gamete (egg cells) is small, motile, and contains stored food.
The female gamete (egg cells) is large, non-motile, and contains stored food.
The female gamete (egg cells) is large, motile, and not contains stored food.
Correct answer
The female gamete (egg cells) is small, motile, and not contains stored food.
The principal axis of a spherical mirror is _____.
normal to the mirror at its pole
parallel to the mirror at its pole
inclined at an angle of 45° to the pole
inclined at an angle of 60° to the pole
Correct answer
normal to the mirror at its pole
A scientist conducts an experiment by heating 50 g of mercury(II) oxide in a closed container. After heating, it decomposes into mercury and oxygen gas. What will be the total mass of the products?
Cannot be determined without knowing oxygen’s mass.
Less than 50 g because mercury(II) oxide decomposes.
Exactly 50 g because mass is conserved.
More than 50 g because oxygen gas is released.
Correct answer
Cannot be determined without knowing oxygen’s mass.
Which of the following gases is produced when coal burns in insufficient oxygen?
Nitrous oxide
Sulphur dioxide
Carbon monoxide
Carbon dioxide
Correct answer
Nitrous oxide
Who among the following was the leader of the Wahabi Movement in India that started in the first half of the 19th century?
Abdul Wahab
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
Syed Ahmed Barelvi
Shah Waliullah
Correct answer
Abdul Wahab
Which acclaimed Indian filmmaker, known for pioneering the 'parallel cinema' movement, passed away on 23 December 2024?
Satyajit Ray
Shyam Benegal
Mrinal Sen
Adoor Gopalakrishnan
Correct answer
Satyajit Ray
Which legislation did the Government of India introduce in 2025 to modernise India's shipping laws by replacing the colonial-era Indian Bills of Lading Act of 1856?
The Bills of Lading Bill, 2025
The Maritime Trade and Commerce Act, 2025
The Shipping and Logistics Modernization Act, 2025
The Indian Ocean Navigation Act, 2025
Correct answer
The Bills of Lading Bill, 2025
Which of the following pairs correctly lists examples of Maharatna and Navratna companies in India?
Maharatna: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited; Navratna: Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited
Maharatna: Airport Authority of India; Navratna: Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited
Maharatna: Indian Oil Corporation Limited; Navratna: Bharat Electronics Limited
Maharatna: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited; Navratna: Steel Authority of India Limited
Correct answer
Maharatna: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited; Navratna: Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited
Which of the following is one of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
Technological monopolies
Military expansion
Zero hunger
Industrial isolation
Correct answer
Technological monopolies
Which of the following Fundamental Rights provides Indian citizens with the power to approach the Supreme Court of India for the enforcement of their rights?
Right to Freedom of Religion
Right to Equality
Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Correct answer
Right to Freedom of Religion
In which of the following Vedas is the phrase 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' mentioned?
Samveda
Ramayana
Mahabharata
Atharva Veda
Correct answer
Samveda
Which of the following Indian states are primarily covered by the Great Indian Desert?
Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand
Gujarat and Rajasthan
Correct answer
Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh
Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides High Courts with the power to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights and for any other purpose?
Article 368
Article 226
Article 141
Article 32
Correct answer
Article 368
Mithila painting, also known as Madhubani folk art, is traditionally associated with which Indian state?
Rajasthan
West Bengal
Bihar
Uttar Pradesh
Correct answer
Rajasthan
Each of L, M, N, O, W, X and Y has an exam on a different day of a week starting from Monday and ending on Sunday of the same week. Y has exam on Thursday. W has exam before Y and only one person has exam between them. Only four people have exams between N and W. M has exam on one of the days after W. X has exam on the day immediately before L. How many
people have exam between L and M?
Two
Four
Three
One
Correct answer
Two
BUOP is related to FYST in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, RKEF is related to VOIJ. To which of the following options is DWQR related, following the same logic?
HAUV
HAVU
HVUA
HUYT
Correct answer
HAUV
The value of \(\left(\frac{2}{9}\right) \times \left(\frac{27}{10}\right) + \left(\frac{9}{5} - 5\right)\) is
- \(\frac{10}{3}\)
- \(\frac{18}{13}\)
- \(\frac{13}{5}\)
- \(\frac{6}{7}\)
Correct answer
- \(\frac{10}{3}\)
Due to water crisis, 15% of the initial population left a town, and 60% of the remaining left the town for pursuing jobs. If 3400 people currently inhabit the town, what is the ratio of initial population to present population?
56:22
50:17
55:24
52:18
Correct answer
56:22
Based on the English alphabetical order, three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which letter-cluster DOES NOT belong to that group?
(Note: The odd one out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter-cluster.)
XVU
QPN
LJI
TRQ
Correct answer
XVU
Amarjeet works 5 times as fast as Dileep. If Dileep can complete a work in 25 days, then the number of days in which Amarjeet and Dileep can finish the work together is:
4\(\frac{3}{6}\)
3\(\frac{1}{6}\)
4\(\frac{1}{6}\)
4\(\frac{5}{6}\)
Correct answer
4\(\frac{3}{6}\)
A man travels from point A to B at a speed of 55 km/h and returns to A through same route by increasing his speed by 50% of his earlier speed. His average speed (in km/h) for the whole journey is:
63
69
67
66
Correct answer
63
The volume of a solid cylinder is 40194 cm3 and its height is 29 cm. What is the total surface area of the solid cylinder? (Nearest to an integer)
6577 cm2
6634 cm2
6600 cm2
6567 cm2
Correct answer
6577 cm2
126 is related to 181 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 89 is related to 144. To which of the given options is 130 related, following the same logic?
(Note: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g., 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)
185
195
180
190
Correct answer
185
In a certain code language, ‘MAKE’ is coded as ‘6413’ and ‘PEAK’ is coded as ‘4176’. What is the code for ‘M’ in the given code language?
6
3
1
4
Correct answer
6
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