HP nursing Practice Set 13 | Interactive MCQ Mock Test

1. Which of the following scenarios best demonstrates the concept of "stimulus generalization" in behaviorism, learning theory?

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A. A pigeon turns in circles to get food B. A rat stops pressing a lever when it stops delivering food C. A child fears a white rat, a white bunny, and a white beard D. A dog salivates only to a 1000Hz tone

2. Which of the following is an effective communication technique when interacting with a preschool child during a medical procedure?

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A. Speaking in a loud voice to ensure attention B. Ignoring the child's questions during the procedure C. Using simple words and short sentences D. Offering detailed explanations about the procedure

3. A nurse is selecting resources for a literature review on patient safety. Which criterion best ensures the information is current and reliable?

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A. Including unpublished studies from academic institutions B. Using online blogs from reputable medical practitioners C. Selecting books written more than ten years ago by experts D. Choosing peer-reviewed articles published within the past five years

4. If a nurse uses the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) for a 3-year-old child, which aspect of developmental assessment is emphasized?

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A. Standardized testing procedures B. Neurological examination by physician C. Parental involvement in developmental screening D. Direct observation by nurse

5. When a patient arrives for hospital admission, which step is performed first by the nurse?

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A. Verification of patient identity B. Assessment of vital signs C. Assignment of hospital bed D. Preparation of admission documents

6. Which of the following is not an essential component in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)?

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A. Communication mechanism B. Treadmill C. Equipment D. Staff

7. A nurse observes that a cell's shape changes during migration. Which cytoskeletal component is most directly responsible for enabling this cell movement?

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A. Microtubules B. Actin filaments C. Intermediate filaments D. Centrioles

8. A patient presents with localized signs/symptoms of redness, and pain at a wound site. According to applied microbiology, what process is primarily responsible for these symptoms?

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A. Rapid spread of infection through bloodstream B. Delayed healing due to lack of nutrients C. Inflammatory response triggered by pathogen invasion D. Direct toxin production by invading microbes

9. A nurse is caring for a woman in active labor who requires anticoagulation therapy. Which medication should the nurse anticipate being prescribed to minimize fetal risk during this period?

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A. Warfarin administered orally B. Clopidogrel administered orally C. Heparin administered subcutaneously D. Aspirin administered intravenously

10. Which of the following is a key feature of probability sampling?

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A. Participants are selected purposefully B. Every individual has an equal chance of being selected C. Selection is based on convenience D. Researcher selects subject whom they know

11. A nurse observes persistent seizures lasting more than 5 minutes in a patient. Which emergency is most likely occurring?

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A. Pulmonary embolism event B. Status epilepticus episode C. Septic shock syndrome D. Acute myocardial infarction

12. When administering ear drops to a young child (under 3 years old), in which direction do you gently pull the earlobe to help straighten the ear canal for proper medication delivery?

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A. Upward and backward B. Downward and forward C. Downward and backward D. Upward and forward

13. A patient with nocturnal enuresis is prescribed desmopressin nasal spray. Which instruction should the nurse emphasize?

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A. Restrict fluid intake at night B. Increase sodium intake before bedtime C. Check potassium levels daily D. Encourage additional fluid intake in the evening

14. कौन-सा रंग का बिन हेल्थकेयर सेटिंग में बायोमेडिकल वेस्ट मैनेजमेंट रूल्स के अनुसार मानव शारीरिक कचरे (human anatomical waste) के निपटान के लिए उपयोग किया जाता है?

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A. पीला बिन (Yellow bin) B. काला बिन (Black bin) C. नीला बिन (Blue bin) D. लाल बिन (Red bin)

15. A nursing researcher wants to select every 10th patient from a hospital admission list to participate in a survey. Which probability sampling method is being used?

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A. Simple random sampling B. Cluster sampling C. Systematic random sampling D. Stratified random sampling

16. A school health nurse is formulating a mid-day meal program with the principal of a school. Which among the following is incorrect?

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A. The cost of the meal should be reasonably low. B. The meal should provide for half of the protein needs. C. The meal should substitute home diet. D. Change the menu frequently to avoid monotony.

17. Which type of stem cell can differentiate into any cell in the human body, including extraembryonic tissues?

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A. Totipotent stem cell B. Multipotent stem cell C. Pluripotent stem cell D. Unipotent stem cell

18. A 19-year-old college student presents with sudden headache, neck stiffness, and petechial rash. Cerebrospinal fluid shows Gram-negative diplococci. Which Gram-negative bacillus is most likely associated with an outbreak in this setting?

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A. Neisseria meningitidis B. Salmonella typhi C. Escherichia coli D. Haemophilus influenzae

19. Nikolsky's sign is commonly associated with:

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A. Pemphigus vulgaris B. Psoriasis C. Reynaud's disease D. Buerger's disease

20. What is the primary feature associated with SIADH?

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A. Increased sodium excretion in the urine B. Excessive water loss through urine C. High levels of ADH in the blood and water retention D. Low levels of ADH in the blood and dehydration

21. Which muscle is the preferred and most common site for an intramuscular injection in a newborn?

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A. Dorsogluteal muscle B. Deltoid lateralis muscle C. Vastus lateralis muscle D. Ventrogluteal muscle

22. A nurse refusing to participate in an unsafe practice for I/V medication demonstrates which ethical principle?

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A. Fidelity B. Justice C. Beneficence D. Non-maleficence

23. After giving an oral medication, a nurse wants to ensure proper documentation. Which action best supports accurate record-keeping?

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A. Recording medication name, dose, and time B. Recording patient diagnosis and medication reason C. Recording physician's instructions and patient vitals D. Recording nursing shift and medication expiration date

24. A nurse investigator is concerned about observer bias during data collection. Which approach would best reduce this type of bias in a clinical study?

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A. Allowing data collectors to know study hypotheses B. Blinding data collectors to the group assignments C. Training participants to self-report all outcomes D. Assigning one nurse to collect all data for each group

25. What is the key aim of delivering healthcare services?

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A. Provide accessible and quality care B. Hire more doctors C. Increase hospital construction D. Limit nursing practice

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