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Q.1.
Antidote for heparin is
- Vitamin K
- Protamine sulphate
- Aminocarpoic acid
- Aminodorone
Answer:
(b) Protamine sulphate
Q.2.
Common risk of severe depression is
- Fatigability
- Hallucinations
- Thought block
- Suicide
Answer:
(d) Suicide
Q.3.
A patient in the second stage of labour is given which of the following injections to improve uterine contractions?
- Oxytocin
- Methergin
- Phenergan
- Diazopam
Answer:
(a) Oxytocin
Q.4.
Acute pancreatitis is manifested by an elevated
- Serum bilirubin
- Serum amylase
- Serum alkaline phosphates
- Serum creatinine
Answer:
(b) Serum amylase
Q.5.
Which of the following antituberculosis drugs van damage the 8th cranial nerve?
- Isoniazid (INH)
- Paraaminosalicylic acid (PAS)
- Ethambutol Hydrochloride (Myambutol)
- Streptomycin
Answer:
(d) Streptomycin
Q.6.
Which of the following is used in the management of hyperkalemia?
- Insulin with glucose
- Sodium bicarbonate
- Potassium chloride
- Magnesium sulphate
Answer:
(a) Insulin with glucose
Q.7.
Distended abdomen and absence of bowel sounds after abdominal surgery indicates?
- Intussusception
- Paralytic ileus
- Hemorrhage
- Ruptured colon
Answer:
(b) Paralytic ileus
Q.8.
The normal intraocular pressure is
- 8-21 mmHg
- 16-25 mmHg
- 20-35 mmHg
- 19-38 mmHg
Answer:
(a) 8-21 mmHg
Q.9.
The size of the intravenous canulla used for neonates is
- 18
- 20
- 22
- 24
Answer:
(d) 24
Q.10.
Bleeding from the nose is known as
- Epistaxis
- Hemoptysis
- Hematemesis
- Hematuria
Answer:
(a) Epistaxis
Q.11.
Which of the following ECG findings indicate the presence of hypokalemia?
- Tall, peak T wave
- ST segment depression
- Widening of QRS complex
- Prolonged PR interval
Answer:
(b) ST segment depression
Q.12.
Which of the following need to be performed before radial arterial cannulation to evaluate radial and ulnar arterial potency?
- Allen's test
- Angiography
- Buerger's test
- Capillary refill test
Answer:
(a) Allen's test
Explanation: The Allen test is a first-line standard test used to assess the arterial blood supply of the hand. This test is performed whenever intravascular access to the radial artery is planned or for selecting patients for radial artery harvesting, such as for coronary artery bypass grafting or for forearm flap elevation.
Explanation: The Allen test is a first-line standard test used to assess the arterial blood supply of the hand. This test is performed whenever intravascular access to the radial artery is planned or for selecting patients for radial artery harvesting, such as for coronary artery bypass grafting or for forearm flap elevation.
Q.13.
Dumping syndrome is a complication of
- Colectomy
- Subtotal gastrectomy
- Nephrectomy
- Hysterectomy
Answer:
(b) Subtotal gastrectomy
Explanation: Dumping syndrome is a medical condition in which your stomach empties its contents into the first part of your small intestine (the duodenum) faster than normal. Dumping syndrome is also known as rapid gastric emptying.
Subtotal gastrectomy is the treatment of choice for middle and distal-third gastric cancer as it provides similar survival rates and better functional outcome compared to total gastrectomy, especially in early-stage disease with favorable prognosis.
Explanation: Dumping syndrome is a medical condition in which your stomach empties its contents into the first part of your small intestine (the duodenum) faster than normal. Dumping syndrome is also known as rapid gastric emptying.
Subtotal gastrectomy is the treatment of choice for middle and distal-third gastric cancer as it provides similar survival rates and better functional outcome compared to total gastrectomy, especially in early-stage disease with favorable prognosis.
Q.14.
Which of the following is used as an antidote for organophosphorous poisoning?
- Atropine
- Adrenaline
- Avil
- Aminodorone
Answer:
(a) Atropine
Explanation: Organophosphates are chemicals that feature in agricultural products, such as herbicides, pesticides, and insecticides.
Explanation: Organophosphates are chemicals that feature in agricultural products, such as herbicides, pesticides, and insecticides.
Q.15.
Lactulose is prescribed for patients with hepatic ancephalopathy to
- Decrease the bilirubin level
- Decrease the serum ammonia level
- Increase the protein level
- Increase the glucose level
Answer:
(b) Decrease the serum ammonia level
Q.16.
Apical pulse is assessed by placing the diaphragm of the stethoscope at the area of
- Aortic area
- Pulmonic area
- Mitral area
- Tricuspid area
Answer:
(c) Mitral area
Q.17.
Abnormal proliferation of uterine endometrial tissue outside the uterus is known as
- Cystic fibrosis
- Endometriosis
- Metrorrhagia
- Menorrhagia
Answer:
(b) Endometriosis
Q.18.
Which of the following is used to assess the level of consciousness?
- Apgar score
- Braden scale
- Glasgow coma scale
- Snellen's chart
Answer:
(c) Glasgow coma scale
Explanation: The Glasgow Coma Scale provides a practical method for assessment of impairment of conscious level in response to defined stimuli.
Explanation: The Glasgow Coma Scale provides a practical method for assessment of impairment of conscious level in response to defined stimuli.
Q.19.
Physician prescribed to administer tablet, Digoxin 0.125 mg OD orally. Tablet digoxin is available in 0.25 MG. The nurse should administer..
- 1/4 tablet
- 1/2 tablet
- 2 tablets
- 4 tablets
Answer:
(b) 1/2 tablet
Q.20.
Prescription is inj. Dopamine 200mg in 250 cc D5W to infuse at 5 mcg/kg/min. The patient's weight is 50kg. How many cc/hour would this be on an infusion pump?
- 19
- 22
- 28
- 30
Answer:
(a) 19
Q.21.
Inflammation of tissue surrounding the nail is known as-
- Clubbing
- Koilonychia
- Paronychia
- Onycholysis
Answer:
(c) Paronychia
Explanation: Paronychia is nail inflammation that may result from trauma, irritation, or infection. It can affect fingernails or toenails.
Explanation: Paronychia is nail inflammation that may result from trauma, irritation, or infection. It can affect fingernails or toenails.
Q.22.
Fever, headache, and nuchal rigidity are classic symptoms seen in-
- Parkinson's disease
- Alzheimer's disease
- Brain abscess
- Meningitis
Answer:
(d) Meningitis
Explanation: Meningitis is an inflammation of the fluid and membranes (meninges) surrounding your brain and spinal cord. Meningitis is usually caused by a viral infection but can also be bacterial or fungal. Vaccines can prevent some forms of meningitis. Symptoms include headache, fever, and stiff neck.
Explanation: Meningitis is an inflammation of the fluid and membranes (meninges) surrounding your brain and spinal cord. Meningitis is usually caused by a viral infection but can also be bacterial or fungal. Vaccines can prevent some forms of meningitis. Symptoms include headache, fever, and stiff neck.
Q.23.
Which of the following is an indicator of AIIDS?
- CD4 count lower than 200 cells/mm3
- CD4 count more than 400 cells/mm3
- CD4 count lower than 600 cells/mm3
- CD4 count lower than 1000 cells/mm3
Answer:
(a) CD4 count lower than 200 cells/mm3
Explanation: CD4 cells (also known as CD4+ T cells) are white blood cells that fight infection. CD4 cell count is an indicator of immune function in patients living with HIV and one of the key determinants for the need of opportunistic infection (OI) prophylaxis. A normal CD4 count is from 500 to 1,400 cells per cubic millimeter of blood. CD4 counts decrease over time in persons who are not receiving ART.
Explanation: CD4 cells (also known as CD4+ T cells) are white blood cells that fight infection. CD4 cell count is an indicator of immune function in patients living with HIV and one of the key determinants for the need of opportunistic infection (OI) prophylaxis. A normal CD4 count is from 500 to 1,400 cells per cubic millimeter of blood. CD4 counts decrease over time in persons who are not receiving ART.
Q.24.
Color coding for Nitrous oxide cylinder is-
- Black
- black with white shoulders
- light blue
- gray
Answer:
(c) light blue
Q.25.
Goniometer is used to assess-
- Auditory acquity
- Muscle strength
- Range of motion of joints
- Visual acuity
Answer:
(c) Range of motion of joints
Explanation: A goniometer is an instrument that measures the available range of motion at a joint.
Explanation: A goniometer is an instrument that measures the available range of motion at a joint.
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