HP nursing Practice Set 1 | Interactive MCQ Mock Test

1. Which policy is most likely to negatively impact the parent-child relationship during a child's hospitalisation?

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A. Restricting parental visits to 'visiting hours' B. Encouraging parental involvement in care C. Allowing the parent to room-in with the child D. Providing regular updates to parents

2. Which term refers to the ability to reason out and reflect?

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A. Perceiving B. Feeling C. Thinking D. Imagining

3. Which disorder is most commonly associated with wheezing?

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A. Pneumothorax B. Bronchial asthma C. Pulmonary embolism D. Atelectasis

4. A burn patient has lost the entire epidermis and part of the dermis. He complains of severe pain. Which degree of burn is this?

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A. Third-degree B. Second-degree full-thickness C. First-degree D. Second-degree partial-thickness

5. What type of organism causes superficial mycoses?

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A. Protozoa B. Bacteria C. Viruses D. Fungi

6. Which of the following types of sterilization is also known as fractional sterilization?

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A. Hot air oven B. Incineration C. Pasteurization D. Tyndallization

7. Which of the following is a non-profit organization that operates on a public-private partnership (PPP) model to implement Mid Day Meal Schemes with support from the Government of India?

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A. The Akshaya Patra Foundation B. Smile Foundation C. Pratham Education Foundation D. Child Rights and You (CRY)

8. What is the main goal of the surgical management of Hirschsprung's disease?

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A. To widen the anal sphincter to relieve symptoms of constipation. B. To administer medications that stimulate bowel motility. C. To create permanent ascending or descending colostomy for waste removal. D. To remove the aganglionic segment of the colon and reconnect the bowel.

9. Which of the following disorders is generally associated with the deficiency of Antidiuretic hormone?

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A. Cushing's syndrome B. Diabetes insipidus C. Diabetes mellitus D. Addison's disease

10. During a pediatric assessment, the nurse notices the child is unresponsive to questions. Which action should the nurse take to encourage communication?

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A. Requesting the child to sit in silence and provide counselling without validating feelings B. Ignoring the child and speaking to the parent only, and providing reassurance to the parents C. Continuing to ask direct questions rapidly and provide explanations using medical terms D. Active listening, validating emotions and engaging the child with age-appropriate toys

11. During cardiovascular assessment, the nurse found that the patient with severe aortic regurgitation presents with a forceful pulse that collapses quickly. What is the correct term used to denote this finding?

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A. Pulsus alternans B. Pulsus paradoxus C. Bisferiens pulse D. Corrigan's pulse

12. Which developmental milestone is typically achieved by most children at 12 months?

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A. Standing without support B. Walking upstairs C. Using two-word sentences D. Drawing circles

13. Quality control in nursing management defines as:

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A. planning budget for a year in a hospital B. ensuring services given according to the established standards C. performance appraisal D. manpower management

14. Which type of hypothesis states no difference between variables?

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A. Research guess B. Positive guess C. Null hypothesis D. Simple theory

15. According to Carl Rogers' humanistic theory, which concept represents a person's perception of who they are and who they would like to be?

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A. Self-concept B. Unconditional positive regard C. Actualizing tendency D. Defense mechanisms

16. A pregnant woman is worried about mild swelling in her feet. What is the appropriate antenatal advice for this common concern?

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A. Elevating the legs can help reduce swelling B. Swelling is prevented by drinking less water C. Swelling should be ignored during pregnancy D. Swelling always requires emergency treatment

17. A new community health program requires coordination between nurses, midwives, and other health workers. Which staffing strategy is most likely to ensure efficient teamwork and optimal service delivery?

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A. Defining clear roles and responsibilities for each team member B. Allowing team members to work independently without coordination C. Rotating team leaders every week without training D. Assigning random tasks to staff daily

18. Which postnatal complication primarily occur due to retained placental fragments during the third stage of labour?

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A. Postpartum hemorrhage B. Shoulder dystocia C. Amniotic fluid embolism D. Puerperal sepsis

19. Which term best describes the use of telecommunication technology to deliver nursing care over distances?

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A. Teletherapy B. Telenursing C. Telehealth D. Telemedicine

20. A couple with a family history of cystic fibrosis seeks genetic counseling during pregnancy. What is the counselor's MOST appropriate next step?

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A. Encourage adoption. B. Recommend immediate pregnancy termination C. Advise avoidance of future pregnancies D. Assess the couple's carrier status through genetic testing

21. Why mapping of planning is important in nursing?

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A. Reduce nurse-patient interaction B. Save bed space C. Ensure adequate staffing levels D. Promote short working hours

22. Which scenario demonstrates a breach in confidentiality when managing patient records?

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A. Leaving patient charts unattended in a public area. B. Using a password-protected electronic system. C. Storing records in a locked filing cabinet. D. Discussing care with authorized staff in a private room.

23. In a clinical scenario, which structural feature of the heart would most likely prevent the blood from flowing backward during ventricular diastole?

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A. Protection by the pericardium B. Contraction of the myocardium C. Closure of the Semilunar valves D. Opening of semilunar valves

24. A nurse is confronted with a situation where hospital policy conflicts with evidence-based practice guidelines. According to nursing practice standards, what should the nurse do first?

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A. Follow hospital policy regardless B. Advocate for patient care based on current evidence C. Ignore the evidence-based guidelines D. Report the issue to administration without acting

25. The hormone secreted by the pineal gland that regulates the sleep-wake cycle is

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A. melanin B. serotonin C. melatonin D. dopamine

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