HP nursing Practice Set 2 | Interactive MCQ Mock Test

1. Which of the following best describes the action of metronidazole?

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A. It destroys bacterial cell wall B. It encapsulates bacteria C. It destroys bacterial RNA D. It damages protozoa DNA

2. What is the specified population norm for a Primary Health Centre (PHC) in hilly, tribal, or desert areas?

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A. 10,000 B. 20,000 C. 80,000 D. 30,000

3. An elderly patient chokes while eating lunch. What is the most effective first aid action a nurse should take immediately?

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A. Perform abdominal thrusts to clear the airway B. Ask the patient to cough repeatedly for relief C. Place the patient in a supine position right away D. Encourage the patient to drink water slowly

4. The detection of Bombay blood group is based on

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A. Absence of 'A' and 'B' antigen B. Absence of 'B' antigen C. Absence of 'A' 'B' and 'H' antigen D. Absence of 'A' antigen

5. A community rehabilitation project for spinal cord injury patients is struggling with low engagement from male participants. What strategy should the nurse implement to increase male involvement?

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A. Offering incentives for attendance regardless of gender B. Reducing rehabilitation session duration for all C. Establishing male-focused peer mentorship programs D. Recruiting more female staff for outreach efforts

6. What term is used to refer to the statistical study of population?

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A. Demography B. Anatomy C. Sociology D. Psychology

7. The code of ethics in nursing is important because it:

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A. allows nurses to deal with legal consequences B. guides nurses in ethical decision-making and conduct C. ensures nurses take care of family D. ensures higher salaries for nurses

8. Which of these is a common treatment method for amblyopia?

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A. Wearing a special contact lens on the weak eye B. Eating carrots and spinach for proper blood clotting C. Forcing the nonworking eye to be more active D. Avoiding reading books

9. Which of the following is an essential principle in the therapeutic relationship to ensure effective patient teaching?

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A. Using medical jargon to show expertise B. Speaking in a loud voice C. Establishing trust and rapport D. Providing all information in a single, lengthy session

10. A patient recovering from gastrointestinal surgery expresses nausea at mealtime. How should the nurse best promote nutrition during recovery?

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A. Offer small, frequent meals based on tolerance B. Stop oral intake until nausea completely resolves C. Encourage large meals despite nausea D. Provide only clear fluids for all meals

11. A nurse needs to track a patient's care over multiple hospital visits. Which aspect of health records is most essential for continuity of care?

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A. Patient feedback surveys for service quality B. Integrated billing and payment summaries C. Comprehensive longitudinal patient information D. Automated appointment scheduling notifications

12. A rural clinic faces challenges with biomedical waste disposal due to lack of incineration facilities. Which strategy would best reduce health hazards for staff and patients?

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A. Dispose of biomedical waste in general landfill sites B. Implement secure storage until safe disposal is possible C. Advise staff to minimize waste generation through reuse D. Encourage burning waste in open areas outside the clinic

13. Which of the following is a deadly form of child abuse by a mother, which involves the fabrication of signs and symptoms of a health condition in a child?

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A. Autism-spectrum disorder B. Tourette syndrome C. Smith-Magenis syndrome D. Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy

14. What is the primary enzyme responsible for the digestion of carbohydrates in the small intestine?

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A. Pepsin B. Trypsin C. Lipase D. Amylase

15. During a sudden increase in patient admissions, what is the most effective material management strategy to ensure a continuous supply of essential items?

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A. Allow supplies to be ordered only monthly B. Increase storage space for all supplies C. Implement a system for daily inventory checks D. Delegate ordering responsibilities to all staff

16. A pediatric nurse is assessing a 3-year-old child who is starting to express a sense of independence and self-control, insists on feeding herself, and shows curiosity about new objects. Which psycho-social developmental stage is most relevant in this situation?

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A. Intimacy vs. Isolation B. Generativity vs. Stagnation C. Integrity vs. Despair D. Autonomy vs. Shame/Doubt

17. A nurse evaluates patient outcomes after implementing a new health education program. Which aspect of service delivery is being assessed?

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A. Staff satisfaction B. Effectiveness of interventions C. Resource availability D. Policy compliance

18. A nurse is preparing a patient for surgery and needs to explain how the plasma membrane maintains cell integrity. Which structure within the plasma membrane is most responsible for selective permeability?

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A. Cholesterol molecules distributed evenly B. Peripheral proteins attached to cytoskeleton C. Phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins D. Integral glycoproteins in the outer layer

19. Which specific blood-clotting factor is primarily deficient in patients with Haemophilia B?

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A. Factor IX B. Factor VIII C. Factor VII D. Factor XI

20. A medical student is reviewing clotting pathways and notes that prothrombin time (PT) is commonly used to monitor certain therapies. Which clinical scenario best illustrates the use of PT in monitoring anticoagulation therapy?

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A. A patient with acute leukemia undergoing chemotherapy B. A patient on heparin therapy after deep vein thrombosis C. A patient with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura D. A patient on warfarin therapy for atrial fibrillation

21. Viruses that lack a lipid bilayer surrounding their capsid are best classified as which of the following?

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A. Pleomorphic viruses B. Non-enveloped viruses C. Complex viruses D. Enveloped viruses

22. A patient with hemophilia A is scheduled for surgery. Which preoperative intervention is most appropriate to prevent bleeding complications?

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A. Transfuse platelets to increase count. B. Administer vitamin K injection. C. Give desmopressin to increase platelet function. D. Administer factor VIII before the procedure.

23. Situational crisis refer to as:

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A. Crisis seen for a patient diagnosed as common cold B. Crisis when a schizophrenic patient getting violent C. A challenging period triggered by a specific, often unexpected stressful event can disrupt person's mental equilibrium D. A normal part of a person's growth and development, occurring as transition from one stage of life to another

24. Which tool is used for abdominal auscultation?

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A. Stethoscope B. Otoscope C. Thermometer D. Tongue blade

25. What should be done if a healthcare worker makes an error in a patient record?

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A. Erase the error completely B. Delete the entry from the system C. Use correction fluid to cover the error D. Draw a line through the error and initial it

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