HP nursing Practice Set 14 | Interactive MCQ Mock Test

1. What is the meaning of population explosion?

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A. A stable population with no growth B. A decrease in migration rates C. A sudden increase in the number of deaths D. A rapid increase in population size

2. A nurse needs to sterilize heat-sensitive respiratory equipment. Which method of sterilization should be chosen?

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A. Alcohol B. Autoclaving C. Ethylene oxide gas D. Dry heat

3. A community health nurse is assigned to assess the safety of the water supply in a rural village. Which step is most essential to ensure accurate bacteriological water sampling?

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A. Transporting water samples in uncovered containers B. Collecting water samples only during daytime hours C. Using sterile containers for collecting each water sample D. Allowing water to run for a few minutes before sample collection

4. Which of the following types of Atrial Septal Defects (ASD) is commonly located at the fossa ovalis?

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A. Ostium Primum ASD B. Coronary Sinus Defect ASD C. Sinus Venosus ASD D. Ostium Secundum ASD

5. The time spent between making the decision of stock replenishment and the actual availability of goods in the store is called:

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A. Procurement time B. Reorder time C. Lead time D. Stock time

6. A researcher wants to understand the lived experiences of patients with chronic pain. Which research approach is most suitable for this purpose?

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A. Ethnographic approach B. Experimental approach C. Survey approach D. Phenomenological approach

7. Which of the following diseases can be prevented by administering a Vitamin K injection to a newborn?

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A. Respiratory distress syndrome B. Hemorrhagic disease of the newborn C. Jaundice D. Newborn hypothermia

8. What does innate immunity mean?

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A. Artificial immunity B. Active immunity C. Natural immunity D. Passive immunity

9. A nurse is preparing a patient for abdominal surgery. Which step should be taken to minimize the risk of postoperative infection?

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A. Applying loose dressing over surgical site B. Providing a warm blanket for comfort C. Performing skin cleansing using antiseptic solution D. Administering oral fluids before surgery

10. ड्यूरिंग अ कम्युनिटी न्यूट्रिशन प्रोग्राम, अ नर्स नोटिस दैट सेवरल प्रेग्नेंट वीमेन हैव साइंस ऑफ़ साइडरओपेनिक एनीमिया (Sideropenic anemia)। इसे ठीक करने के लिए वह किस संयुक्त हस्तक्षेप को प्राथमिकता देगी?

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A. मनोरंजक गतिविधियों का आयोजन करना और वजन बढ़ने की निगरानी करना B. दंत परीक्षण का समय निर्धारित करना और विटामिन पूरक प्रदान करना C. पोषण परामर्श का संचालन और आयरन पूरकता की सुविधा प्रदान करना D. दृष्टि जांच की व्यवस्था करना और कैल्शियम की गोलियां वितरित करना

11. Which blood pressure reading indicates Stage 2 hypertension, according to the American Heart Association (AHA) 2025 guideline?

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A. 130/80 mmHg B. 110/70 mmHg C. 120/75 mmHg D. 140/90 mmHg

12. What is the body's main respiratory compensation mechanism for metabolic acidosis?

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A. Secretion of bicarbonate in the urine B. Decreased respiratory rate and depth to retain CO2 C. Increased oxygen saturation D. Increased respiratory rate and depth to blow off CO2

13. A hospital introduces new guidelines to regulate patient visiting hours. Which form of social control is being applied in this scenario?

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A. Personal beliefs guiding behavior B. Formal rules enforced by authorities C. Peer pressure among staff members D. Informal customs shared by patients

14. Which of the following is a type of probability sampling?

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A. Snowball sampling B. Purposive sampling C. Quota sampling D. Simple random sampling

15. A patient's lab results show total cholesterol 180 mg/dL, LDL 100 mg/dL, HDL 60 mg/dL and triglycerides 140 mg/dL. What is the overall interpretation of this lipid profile?

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A. The patient has a high risk for coronary artery disease B. The patient shows evidence of dyslipidemia C. The patient's lipid values are within normal reference ranges D. The patient's HDL is below recommended levels

16. In a clinical scenario, a pregnant woman at term showed oxytocin receptor expression in the uterus. How does this modification facilitate the onset of labour?

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A. It decreases myometrial relaxation during contractions B. It reduces gap junction formation in myometrial cells C. It amplifies uterine contractility in response to oxytocin D. It inhibits prostaglandin production in the uterus

17. Which of the following organ found in the pelvic cavity as the part of the female reproductive system?

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A. Clitoris B. Ovary C. Mons pubis D. Labia minora

18. A microbiologist is examining a bacterial sample under the microscope using a Gram stain. He observes small, spherical-shaped purple-coloured organisms arranged in clusters. Based on this morphology and staining pattern, which of the following organisms is most likely present?

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A. Escherichia coli B. Bacillus anthracis C. Streptococcus pneumoniae D. Staphylococcus aureus

19. A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with Acanthamoeba keratitis. Which anti-protozoan drug should be selected for topical ocular administration to target the causative organism effectively?

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A. Ivermectin ointment should be applied to the cornea. B. Azithromycin solution is suitable for topical use. C. Albendazole eye drops are indicated for protozoal keratitis. D. Polyhexamethylene biguanide solution is appropriate for topical use.

20. Which is the correct sequence for abdominal assessment in a physical examination?

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A. Inspection -> Palpation -> Percussion -> Auscultation B. Palpation -> Percussion -> Auscultation -> Inspection C. Auscultation -> Inspection -> Palpation -> Percussion D. Inspection -> Auscultation -> Percussion -> Palpation

21. Mr. Ram is admitted in the ICU for a prolonged neurological problem. Which complication is commonly associated with prolonged immobility?

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A. Increased appetite B. Hypertension C. Tachycardia D. Deep vein thrombosis/DVT

22. Which of the following is a long-acting beta-2 agonist utilized in the management of chronic asthma?

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A. Salbutamol B. Theophylline C. Ipratropium D. Salmeterol

23. A hospital researcher selects every fifth nurse from a staff list to participate in a study. Which probability sampling technique does this represent?

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

24. माता-पिता को खोने के बाद, 7 वर्षीय बच्चे को अस्पताल में भर्ती कराया गया है। बच्चे की संताप प्रक्रिया (grief process) में सहायता करने के लिए नर्स को किस उपागम का उपयोग करना चाहिए?

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A. बच्चे को दूसरों से इस क्षति के बारे में बात न करने की सलाह देना B. खेल क्रियाकलापों के माध्यम से बच्चे की भावनाओं को व्यक्त करने के लिए प्रोत्साहित करना C. मृत माता-पिता से संबंधित विचारों से बच्चे का ध्यान भटकाना D. अस्पताल में भर्ती रहने के दौरान सकारात्मक व्यवहार के लिए बच्चे को पुरस्कार देना

25. एक नर्स ग्रामीण समुदाय में रोगी देखभाल पर सांस्कृतिक प्रभावों को समझने के लिए स्थानीय निवासियों का अवलोकन और साक्षात्कार करना चाहती है। इसके लिए किस शोध उपागम का चयन किया जाना चाहिए?

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A. सहसंबंधी अनुसंधान उपागम (Correlational research approach) B. ऐतिहासिक अनुसंधान उपागम (Historical research approach) C. वर्णनात्मक अनुसंधान उपागम (Descriptive research approach) D. नृजातीय अनुसंधान उपागम (Ethnographic research approach)

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