HP nursing Practice Set 4 | Interactive MCQ Mock Test

1. Which stage of bed sore is characterized by redness that does not fade when pressed?

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A. Stage II B. Stage IV C. Stage III D. Stage I

2. According to the Indian National Immunization Schedule, at what age is the first dose of the PCV vaccine administered to an infant?

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A. 18 months B. 6 weeks C. 9 months D. At birth

3. What defines the primary goal of healthcare service delivery?

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A. Limit patient communication B. Increase medical costs daily C. Improve patient health status D. Provide long waiting hours

4. Which of the following is NOT a purpose of documentation in patient records?

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A. Measure and analyses trends in health care B. Legal evidence and communication tool C. Prohibit evaluation of care D. Identify Quality of care

5. In the ISBAR communication framework, what does the letter 'A' represent?

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A. Assessment B. Authorization C. Action D. Administration

6. All of the following are included in DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for intellectual disabilities, EXCEPT:

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A. the onset is during the childhood B. accompanying physical abnormalities C. deficits in intellectual functioning D. deficits in adaptive functioning

7. Which of the following clotting factors are most commonly affected in Hemophilia A and Hemophilia B, respectively?

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A. Factor VIII and Factor IX B. Factor IX and Factor VIII C. Factor X and Factor V D. Factor XI and Factor XII

8. A nurse is teaching a mother about umbilical cord care at home. Which advice should be emphasized to prevent infection?

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A. Keep the cord stump clean and dry B. Bathe the stump in warm water daily C. Cover the cord with antibiotic ointment D. Wrap the stump tightly with cloth

9. Which inventory classification system is most suitable for categorizing supplies based on their annual consumption value in a hospital?

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A. HML analysis B. FSN analysis C. ABC analysis D. VED analysis

10. A public health team wants to investigate the relationship between a new water treatment process and the incidence of gastrointestinal illness in a community. Which epidemiological study design would best allow them to compare disease rates before and after the intervention?

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A. Ecological study B. Case-control study C. Cross-sectional study D. Cohort study

11. What is an essential role of the nurse?

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A. Providing patient care B. Cooking patient meals C. Organising bank loans D. Diagnosing cancer cases

12. How many doses of oral polio vaccine (OPV) are given in infancy?

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A. 2 doses B. 1 dose at birth + 3 doses C. 1 dose at birth + 5 doses D. 1 dose at birth + 2 doses

13. During perineal care for a female patient, which technique is essential to reduce the risk of infection?

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A. Use circular motions without regard to direction B. Cleanse from front to back during perineal care C. Cleanse in a random pattern each time D. Start at the anal area and move forward

14. A patient in barrier nursing requires a blood test. Which step must the nurse take immediately after completing the procedure?

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A. Remove gloves and wash hands thoroughly B. Dispose of gloves in a regular trash bin C. Reuse gloves for the next patient D. Leave gloves on to prepare paperwork

15. Which of the following scenarios best reflects a breach of the nursing principle of nonmaleficence?

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A. Maintaining patient confidentiality B. Obtaining informed consent before a procedure C. Administering a medication without checking the patient's allergy status D. Reporting a colleague's medication error to the supervisor

16. Which of the following is a critical factor affecting fetal development?

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A. Health care facilities B. Maternal nutrition C. Postnatal care D. Postnatal weight

17. A 10-year-old boy presents with a swollen, painful right knee and a history of recent sore throat. He is febrile and has a new heart murmur. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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A. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis B. Septic arthritis C. Acute rheumatic fever D. Hemophilia

18. Which is the best first aid approach for a sprained ankle during a sporting event?

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A. Apply heat and keep walking B. Rest, ice, compression, and elevation C. Immobilize with a splint only D. Immediate massage of the area

19. Which committee first recommended the establishment of Primary Health Centers in India?

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A. Mudaliar Committee B. Kartar Singh Committee C. Shrivastav Committee D. Bhore Committee

20. The Austin Flint murmur is a classic sign commonly associated with which primary valvular pathology?

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A. Mitral stenosis B. Aortic regurgitation C. Mitral valve prolapse D. Aortic stenosis

21. In a patient with a history of mastectomy on the left side, which site should a nurse avoid when measuring blood pressure and why?

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A. Right arm, to avoid venous congestion B. Right thigh, to prevent arterial damage C. Left arm to prevent lymphedema and complications D. Left calf, to avoid muscle fatigue

22. In cases of malposition, which intervention is most appropriate when rotation fails and descent is inadequate?

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A. Oxytocin augmentation B. Forceps delivery C. Cesarean section D. Manual rotation

23. The probable complication to be monitored by the nurse for a patient with quadriplegia is:

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A. autonomic dysreflexia B. renal stones C. cardiac fibrillation D. choledocholithiasis

24. The Indian Nursing Council is an autonomous body under the Government of India, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, constituted under the:

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A. Indian Nursing Council Act, 1994 B. Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947 C. Indian Nursing Council Act, 1974 D. Indian Nursing Council Act, 1937

25. The deficiency of the enzymes involved in heme synthesis is commonly seen in:

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A. Thalassemia B. Polycythaemia C. Hemophilia D. Porphyria

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