AIIMS Patna Nursing Officer Question paper Answer Key 2020
AIIMS Patna Nursing Officer Question paper Answer Key 2020
Professional Examination Board, Bhopal
Group-05 (Staff Nurse) Recruitment Test -2021 (Re-Exam for “K” Paper)
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AIIMS Patna Nursing Officer Question paper Answer Key 2020
Q.NO: 1. The apex of the heart is formed mostly by the:
- Left ventricle
- Right atrium
- Left atrium
- Central ventricle
Correct Answer: Left ventricle
Q.NO: 2. Which of the following is the largest cranial nerve?
- Cranial VI
- Cranial nerve X
- Cranial nerve VII
- Cranial nerve V (trigeminal)
Correct Answer: Cranial nerve V (trigeminal)
Q.NO: 3. Tarsals of the ankles are examples of which type of bone?
- Short bones
- Sesamoid bones
- Long bones
- Pneumatic bones
Correct Answer: Short bones
Q.NO: 4. How many bones are there in the lower extremities in a normal adult?
- 58
- 62
- 64
- 60
Correct Answer: 62
Q.NO: 5. What is the approximate maximum air volume in the lung for normal healthy adult?
- 2400 mL
- 3000 mL
- 300 ml
- 6000 mL
Correct Answer: 6000 mL
Q.NO: 6. Carpometacarpal joint is an example of which of the following types of joints?
- Hinge
- Ball and socket
- Pivot
- Saddle
Correct Answer: Saddle
Q.NO: 7. Which of the following layers of the adrenal gland secretes glucocorticoids?
- Adrenal medulla
- Zona glomerulosa
- Zona reticularis
- Zona fasciculate
Correct Answer: Zona fasciculate
Q.NO: 8. Which of the following is an example of ball-and-socket joints?
- Skull joint
- Thumb joint
- Hip joint
- Elbow joint
Correct Answer: Hip joint
Q.NO: 9. What is the synonym of Clotting Factor II?
- Christmas factor.
- Fibrinogen
- Calcium
- Prothrombin
Correct Answer: Prothrombin
Q.NO: 10. Which of the following quadriceps femoris muscles help in flexion of the thigh?
- Rectus femoris
- Vastus medialis
- Vastus intermedius
- Vastus lateralis
Correct Answer: Rectus femoris
Q.NO: 11. Which of the following parts of the brain controls body temperature?
- Hypothalamus
- Hippocampus
- Pons
- Amygdala
Correct Answer: Hypothalamus
Q.NO: 12. How many pairs of cervical nerves are there in the spinal cord?
- 5
- 9
- 8
- 12
Correct Answer: 8
Q.NO: 13. The elbow is an example of a _ joint.
- Hinge.
- Pivot
- Condyloid
- Planar
Correct Answer: Hinge.
Q.NO: 14. The expanded ends of a long bone are called:
- Tubercle
- Epicondyle
- Diaphysis
- Epiphyses
Correct Answer: Epiphyses
Q.NO: 15. The posterior pituitary consists mainly of__________.
- Beta cells
- C cells
- T cells
- Neuronal projections
Correct Answer: Neuronal projections
Q.NO: 16. Which of the following hormones is NOT secreted from the anterior pituitary?
- Adrenocorticotropic
- Prolactin
- Human growth hormone
- Oxytocin
Correct Answer: Oxytocin
Q.NO: 17. A_______________ is a cell that manufactures and stores the protein keratin.
- Keraticellyte
- Keracyte
- Keratinocyte
- Keratolytic
Correct Answer: Keratinocyte
Q.NO: 18. Which of the following is an example of synarthrosis joint?
- Fibrous joints of the skull sutures
- Wrist joints
- Hip joints
- Elbow joint
Correct Answer: Fibrous joints of the skull sutures
Q.NO: 19. Which of the following hormones inhibits release of growth hormone?
- Dopamine
- Somatotropin
- Somatostatin
- Thyrotropin inhibiting hormone
Correct Answer: Somatostatin
Q.NO: 20. Oxytocin is mainly involved in which of the following functions?
- Motor skills
- Childbirth and lactation
- Growth and mental ability
- Regulation of blood pressure
Correct Answer: Childbirth and lactation
Q.NO: 21. Which of the following is NOT related to MMR vaccine?
- Rubella
- Measles
- Rickets
- Mumps
Correct Answer: Rickets
Q.NO: 22. Who among the following devised the autoclave used for sterilization?
- Charles Chamberland
- Robert Koch
- Edward Jenner
- Anton van Leeuwenhoek
Correct Answer: Charles Chamberland
Q.NO: 23. Widal, a serological test, is used to detect the presence of which of the following pathogenic microorganisms?
- E. coli
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis
- Haemophilus influenzae
- Salmonella typhi
Correct Answer: Salmonella typhi
Q.NO: 24. The causative agent of Lyme disease is:
- Rickettsia prowazekii
- Alphavirus
- Borrelia burgdorferi
- Trypanosoma brucei gambiense
Correct Answer: Borrelia burgdorferi
Q.NO: 25. Which of the following microorganisms causes gonorrhea?
- Stylus gonorrhoeae
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Stereotyoist gonorrhoeae
- Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Correct Answer: Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Q.NO: 26. What is the optimum temperature in an autoclave to achieve sterility?
- 121°C for 30 minutes
- 60°C for 30 minutes
- 34°C for 30 minutes
- 27°C for 20 minutes
Correct Answer: 121°C for 30 minutes
Q.NO: 27. Which of the following involves the introduction of antibodies into the body from an animal or person already immune to the disease?
- Active immunity
- Artificially acquired passive immunity
- Naturally acquired passive immunity
- Innate immunity
Correct Answer: Artificially acquired passive immunity
Q.NO: 28. Type I hypersensitivity is mediated by:
- IgG
- IgE
- IgM
- IgA
Correct Answer: IgE
Q.NO: 29. Rod-shaped bacteria are called:
- Cocci
- Clusters
- Bacillus
- Spirochetes
Correct Answer: Bacillus
Q.NO: 30. Which of the following is true about IgM?
- It is not produced by vertebrates.
- It forms the initial immune response.
- It is not an isotypes of antibody.
- It is the smallest antibody.
Correct Answer: It forms the initial immune response.
Q.NO: 31. As per 2011 census survey,_______________ per cent of the population of India suffer from disability (in the identified 8 categories).
- 2.21
- 1.2
- 2.5
- 3.1
Correct Answer: 2.21
Q.NO: 32. Who is considered as the father of sociology?
- Auguste Comte
- Maclver
- Emile Durkheim
- Kingsley Davis
Correct Answer: Auguste Comte
Q.NO: 33. Which of the following is NOT a stage of socialization?
- Oral stage
- Despair stage
- Oedipal stage
- Latency stage
Correct Answer: Despair stage
Q.NO: 34. Caste status is an example of which of the following status?
- Monetary
- Ascribed
- Achieved
- General
Correct Answer: Ascribed
Q.NO: 35. The general process of acquiring culture is referred to as:
- Dispersion
- Diffusion
- Socialization
- Acculturation
Correct Answer: Socialization
Q.NO: 36. Socialization is a process involving:
- Declaring everything as belonging to society
- Setting up the social norms
- Inducting people to adapt in society
- Normalization of criminals and anti-social elements
Correct Answer: Inducting people to adapt in society
Q.NO: 37. Who said that man is a social animal?
- Maclver
- Auguste Comte
- Aristotle
- Ginsberg
Correct Answer: Aristotle
Q.NO: 38. Any small group marked by continuous close interaction of a highly personal and emotionally supportive nature is called a/an_ group.
- Reference
- Secondary
- Primary
- Interest
Correct Answer: Primary
Q.NO: 39. Polyandry me:
- A form of marriage that joins one female with more than one male.
- A form of marriage that joins one male with more than one female.
- A form of marriage that joins one female with one male.
- Getting married in the same blood group.
Correct Answer: A form of marriage that joins one female with more than one male.
Q.NO: 40. Providing education to the school, college and street children on prevention of drug addiction is an example of _______________ prevention.
- Primordial
- Tertiary
- Primary
- Secondary
Correct Answer: Primordial
Q.NO: 41. Lack of oxygen in the blood stream is called:
- Hypoxemia
- Cyanosis
- Hypoxia
- Anoxemic
Correct Answer: Hypoxemia
Q.NO: 42. Under normal circumstances, concentration of oxygen in inspired air is about _________per cent.
- 100
- 6
- 29
- 21
Correct Answer: 21
Q.NO: 43. As per Kübler-Ross stages of grieving, refusing to believe that loss is happening/has happened is called:
- Bargaining
- Denial
- Acceptance
- Depression
Correct Answer: Denial
Q.NO: 44. Which of the following organ is one of the primary regulator of body fluid and electrolyte balance?
- Intestine
- Kidney
- Stomach
- Lungs
Correct Answer: Kidney
Q.NO: 45. What is the approximate normal level of haematocrit/packed cell volume in men?
- 5% to 15%
- 60% to 70%
- 40% to 50%
- d 20% to 35%
Correct Answer: 40% to 50%
Q.NO: 46. Which of the following tests need to be performed before radial artery cannulation to evaluate radial and ulnar arterial patency?
- Coop’s test
- Allen’s test
- Capillary refill test
- Buerger’s test
Correct Answer: Allen’s test
Q.NO: 47. A group of symptoms is known as:
- Signs
- Syndrome
- Clinical manifestations
- Group symptoms
Correct Answer: Syndrome
Q.NO: 48. Rhythmic waxing and waning of respiration is called:
- Hypoventilation
- Orthopnoea
- Hyperventilation
- Cheyne-Stokes respiration
Correct Answer: Cheyne-Stokes respiration
Q.NO: 49. A bedridden patient is having intact skin at the sacral region, and the symptoms of warmness, pain and firm skin at the site. What is the stage of bedsore?
- Stage III
- Stage II
- Stage I
- Stage IV
Correct Answer: Stage I
Q.NO: 50. Following death, the subjective response experienced by the surviving loved ones is called:
- Bereavement
- Mourning
- Compliance
- Grief
Correct Answer: Bereavement
Q.NO: 51. Which of the following electrolytes does insulin help to move into the cells?
- Bicarbonates
- Chloride
- Carbonates
- Potassium
Correct Answer: Bicarbonates
Q.NO: 52. Temperature of 98.7 degree Fahrenheit is approximately equal to ________ degree Celsius.
- 38.16
- 37.56
- 37.06
- 36.52
Correct Answer: 37.06
Q.NO: 53. Difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure is called:
- Pulse range
- Pulse length
- Pulse deficit
- Pulse pressure
Correct Answer: Pulse pressure
Q.NO: 54. Formula to calculate BMI is:
- Weight in kg divided by square of height in meters.
- Weight in kg divided by height in feet.
- Weight in kg divided by square of height in feet.
- Weight in kg divided by height in meters.
Correct Answer: Weight in kg divided by square of height in meters.
Q.NO: 55. Which of the following equipment is used for the examination of the ear?
- Ophthalmoscope
- Laryngoscope
- Otoscope
- Proctoscope
Correct Answer: Otoscope
Q.NO: 56. The specific gravity of the urine normally ranges approximately from:
- 1.8 to 2.0
- 1.5 to 1.8
- 0.75 to 1.00
- 1.01 to 1.025
Correct Answer: 1.01 to 1.025
Q.NO: 57. Insertion of a tube inside the stomach through the nose is called nasogastric________.
- Irrigation
- Intubation
- Extubation
- Urigation
Correct Answer: Intubation
Q.NO: 58. Intravenous solution of 0.45% sodium chloride is a/an __________ solution.
- Colloid
- Hypertonic
- Hypotonic
- Isotonic
Correct Answer: Hypotonic
Q.NO: 59. _____________ is the process of introducing a disinfectant solution to the internal environment of the body when someone pass away.
- Eubacterium
- Revaccination
- Embalming
- Rinsing
Correct Answer: Embalming
Q.NO: 60. _____________ Enema is also called antispasmodic enema.
- Cold
- Carminative
- Antihelminthic
- Oil
Correct Answer: Carminative
Q.NO: 61. HbA1c (glycated hemoglobin) value reflects the blood glucose levels in the past months.
- 1
- 7
- 3
- 9
Correct Answer: 3
Q.NO: 62. The sudden fall of temperature from high to normal within a few hours is called:
- Hypothermia
- Lysis
- True crisis
- False crisis
Correct Answer: True crisis
Q.NO: 63. In a healthy individual, weighing 70 kg at rest, the stroke volume is about:
- 150 mL
- 100 mL
- 50 ml
- 70 mL
Correct Answer: 70 mL
Q.NO: 64. A fever in which temperature remains above normal throughout the day and fluctuate more than 2 degrees Fahrenheit is known as __________fever.
- Iysis
- Remittent
- Inverted
- Intermittent
Correct Answer: Remittent
Q.NO: 65. The site of pulse in the neck is called:
- Temporal
- Radial
- Carotid
- Popliteal
Correct Answer: Carotid
Q.NO: 66. The gradual decrease in body’s temperature after death is called:
- Stiff mortis
- Algor mortis
- Rigor mortis
- Livor mortis
Correct Answer: Algor mortis
Q.NO: 67. The discoloration that appears in the dependent areas of the body after death is called:
- Rigor mortis
- Livor mortis
- Algor mortis
- Stiff mortis
Correct Answer: Livor mortis
Q.NO: 68. Kussmaul breathing is associated with:
- Heart failure
- Diabetic ketoacidosis
- Bronchial asthma
- Atelectasis
Correct Answer: Diabetic ketoacidosis
Q.NO: 69. Absorptive dressings are intended to:
- Absorb nutrients for the wound
- Remove drainage from the bedsore
- Gather moisture from the atmosphere to keep the wound cool
- Absorb blood from veins
Correct Answer: Remove drainage from the bedsore
Q.NO: 70. Which of the following medication orders are for every other day?
- qod
- qh
- qd
- bid
Correct Answer: qod
Q.NO: 71. A patient is to receive 1000 mL of IV fluid in 6 hours. The drop factor is 15 drops per mL. At approximately how many drops per minute should the flow rate be set?
- 42 drops/min
- 21 drops/min
- 55 drops/min
- 33 drops/min
Correct Answer: 42 drops/min
Q.NO: 72. In which of the following positions is the patient at greatest risk of shearing force?
- Semi-Fowler’s position
- Lying supine in bed
- Trendelenburg position
- High-Fowler’s position
Correct Answer: High-Fowler’s position
Q.NO: 73. Movement of the joints away from the mid-line of the body is called:
- Addiction
- Adhesion
- Adduction
- Abduction
Correct Answer: Abduction
Q.NO: 74. What does the term Cheilosis mean?
- Cracking of lips
- Bad breath
- Inflammation of the gums
- Inflammation of the tongue
Correct Answer: Cracking of lips
Q.NO: 75. Breathing that is normal in rate and depth is called:
- Bradypnea
- Tachypnea
- Apnea
- Eupnea
Correct Answer: Eupnea
Q.NO: 76. Stiffness in the body that occurs after 2 to 4 hours after death is called:
- Livor mortis
- Algor mortis
- Stiff mortis
- Rigor mortis
Correct Answer: Rigor mortis
Q.NO: 77. Which of the following is NOT an example of dry cold application?
- Cold compress
- Ice pack
- Ice cradle
- Ice bag
Correct Answer: Cold compress
Q.NO: 78. The main intracellular cation is:
- Zinc
- Chloride
- Potassium
- Halide
Correct Answer: Potassium
Q.NO: 79. Inflammation of the oral mucosa is known as:
- Gingivitis
- Glossitis
- Parotitis
- Stomatitis
Correct Answer: Stomatitis
Q.NO: 80. Which of the following medication orders is administered immediately and only once?
- Single order
- PRN order
- Stat order
- Standing order
Correct Answer: Stat order
Q.NO: 81. Koplik’s spots are the clinical feature of:
- Cholera
- Chickenpox
- Measles
- Pertussis
Correct Answer: Measles
Q.NO: 82. One CHC covers a population of ______________ in hilly areas.
- 80000
- 10000
- 30000
- 50000
Correct Answer: 80000
Q.NO: 83. The number of all current cases of a disease at one point of time is called:
- Period prevalence
- Point incidence
- Point prevalence
- Time prevalence
Correct Answer: A point prevalence
Q.NO: 84. In which year was the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) introduced?
- 2006
- 2008
- 2007
- 2005
Correct Answer: 2008
Q.NO: 85. The hardness of water is expressed as:
- PPL
- mg/L
- mEq/ML
- mg%
Correct Answer: mg/L
Q.NO: 86. The route of administration of the hepatitis B vaccine is:
- Intramuscular
- Subcutaneous
- Intrathecal
- Intradermal
Correct Answer: Intramuscular
Q.NO: 87. The constant presence of a disease or infection within a given geographic area is called:
- Sporadic
- Endemic
- Pandemic
- Epidemic
Correct Answer: Endemic
Q.NO: 88. The denominator used to calculate the crude birth rate is:
- School-going population
- Live births in that year
- Mid-year population in that year
- Population aged 18 years or above
Correct Answer: Mid-year population in that year
Q.NO: 89. What was the theme of World Health Day 2019?
- Halt the rise: beat diabetes
- Healthy heartbeat: healthy blood pressure
- Food safety
- Universal health coverage: everyone, everywhere.
Correct Answer: Universal health coverage: everyone, everywhere.
Q.NO: 90. What is the minimum contact time required for the chlorination of water to take place?
- 10 minutes
- 90 minutes
- 60 minutes
- 30 minutes
Correct Answer: 30 minutes
Q.NO: 91. Which of the following digestive enzymes present in gastric juice is primarily responsible for breaking down proteins?
- Trypsin
- Pepsin
- Peptidases
- Chymotrypsin
Correct Answer: Pepsin
Q.NO: 92. Emulsification of lipids in the small intestine requires:
- Gastric lipase
- Pepsin
- Pancreatic lipase
- Bile salts
Correct Answer: Bile salts
Q.NO: 93. Which of the following nutrients provides energy to the body?
- Fat
- Zinc
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin D
Correct Answer: Fat
Q.NO: 94. Which of the following is the precursor to vitamin A?
- Pyridoxine
- Beta-carotene
- Thiamine
- Retinol
Correct Answer: Beta-carotene
Q.NO: 95. An average healthy person with no diseases should ideally get ___________ of his/her daily calorie requirements from healthy fats.
- 50% to 60%
- 70% to 80%
- 20% to 30%
- 5% to 10%
Correct Answer: 20% to 30%
Q.NO: 96. In which organ does the absorption of iron take place?
- Colon
- Duodenum in the small intestine
- Liver
- Stomach
Correct Answer: Duodenum in the small intestine
Q.NO: 97. Vitamin B1 is also known as:
- Pyridoxine
- Thiamine
- Riboflavin
- Niacin
Correct Answer: Thiamine
Q.NO: 98. Which of the following trace elements is essential for the synthesis of insulin?
- Cobalt
- Iron
- Zinc
- Sodium
Correct Answer: Zinc
Q.NO: 99. Which of the following is an essential amino acid?
- Niacin
- Thiamine
- Pyridoxine
- Valine
Correct Answer: Valine
Q.NO: 100. Calories generated per gram of fat is approximate.
- 4 Kcals
- 15 Kcals
- 1 Kcals
- 9 Kcals
Correct Answer: 9 Kcals
Q.NO: 101. Which of the following drugs is a proton pump inhibitor?
- Ranitidine
- Famotidine
- Pantoprazole
- Sucralfate
Correct Answer: Pantoprazole
Q.NO: 102. Diabetes insipidus is caused by the deficiency of which of the following hormones?
- Antidiuretic
- Glucagon
- Insulin
- Renin
Correct Answer: Antidiuretic
Q.NO: 103. The name of the surgery in which there is the removal of duodenum, head of pancreas, gallbladder and bile ducts is called:
- Appendectomy
- Lumpectomy
- Discectomy
- Pancreatoduodenectomy
Correct Answer: Pancreatoduodenectomy
Q.NO: 104. Bell’s Palsy is a disorder of the ____________ cranial nerve.
- 3rd
- 7th
- 9th
- 5th
Correct Answer: 7th
Q.NO: 105. The most common side effect of thrombolytic therapy is:
- Metabolic abnormalities
- Internal bleeding
- Compartment syndrome
- Acute renal failure
Correct Answer: Internal bleeding
Q.NO: 106. Which type of solution causes water to shift from the cells into the plasma?
- Alkaline
- Hypotonic
- Acidic
- Hypertonic
Correct Answer: Hypertonic
Q.NO: 107. An individual with which of the following blood groups is a universal donor?
- A -ve
- B +ve
- AB +ve
- O-ve
Correct Answer: O-ve
Q.NO: 108. The loss of urine resulting from cognitive or environmental factors is the manifestation of:
- Overflow incontinence
- Functional incontinence
- Urge incontinence
- Reflex incontinence
Correct Answer: Functional incontinence
Q.NO: 109. While assessing the level of consciousness of a patient using the Glasgow Coma Scale, which of the following score represents the best motor response from the patient?
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
Correct Answer: 6
Q.NO: 110. The loss of ability to recognize objects is called:
- Dysarthria
- Alexia
- Ataxia
- Agnosia
Correct Answer: Agnosia
Q.NO: 111. Which of the following is glandular tissue cancer?
- Liposarcoma
- Adenocarcinoma
- Neuroblastoma
- Osteogenic sarcoma
Correct Answer: Adenocarcinoma (more…)