HP nursing Practice Set 6 | Interactive MCQ Mock Test

1. If a nurse is taking care of an intellectually disabled child, then what will be the primary goal?

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A. Following the doctor's advice B. Educating the child C. Teaching activities of daily living (ADLs) for self-care D. Controlling activities of the child

2. Which area of the heart is most likely to suffer damage first during an acute myocardial infarction involving the left anterior descending artery?

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A. Lateral wall of the right atrium B. Anterior wall of the left ventricle C. Inferior wall of the right ventricle D. Posterior wall of the left atrium

3. Which part of the brain mainly controls thinking?

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A. Frontal brain lobe B. Parietal brain lobe C. Occipital brain lobe D. Temporal brain lobe

4. The most common site for a benign peptic gastric ulcer is:

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A. Greater curvature B. Lesser curvature of the stomach C. Body of the stomach D. Fundus of the stomach

5. A method of performance appraisal consisting of systematically developed checklists using critical incidents in combination of a graphic rating scale is:

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A. Checklists and weighted checklists B. Job dimension scales C. Behaviorally anchored rating scale D. Critical incident technique

6. Which of the following is most effective for forming and strengthening the parent-child bond?

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A. Enrolling the child in multiple extracurricular activities B. Following a strict schedule for feeding and sleeping C. Providing expensive toys and gifts D. Skin to skin contact

7. A SOAP note is an example of which of the following types of patient records?

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A. Source-Oriented B. Discharge Summary C. Problem-Oriented D. Narrative reports

8. A patient presents with yellowing of the skin and eyes. Which liver function is most directly related to this symptom?

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A. Processing and excretion of bilirubin B. Absorption of dietary fats C. Regulation of blood glucose levels D. Production of digestive enzymes

9. Sternocleidomastoid injury which manifests as the contracture of neck muscles, resulting in head tilting, chin rotation and flexion is known as:

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A. Erb's palsy B. Torticollis C. Cerebral palsy D. Klumpke's palsy

10. A nurse is counseling a patient about long-term anabolic steroid use. Which endocrine complication should the nurse highlight as a significant risk?

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A. Enhanced adrenal cortex activity B. Increased thyroid hormone secretion C. Improved pituitary hormone levels D. Suppression of natural testosterone production

11. Which metabolic pathway is directly responsible for the conversion of excess glucose into glycogen in the liver?

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A. Glycolysis B. Glycogenesis C. Lipolysis D. Gluconeogenesis

12. Which of the following is the first piece of PPE to be removed?

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A. Mask B. Face shield C. Gown D. Gloves

13. A nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular (IM) injection to a 6-month-old infant. Which is the preferred site?

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A. Deltoid B. Vastus lateralis C. Dorsogluteal D. Vcontrogluteal

14. A preterm infant presents with abdominal distension and bloody stools. Which high-risk condition is most likely responsible for these symptoms?

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A. Diaphragmatic hernia B. Necrotizing enterocolitis C. Tracheo-oesophageal fistula D. Omphalocele

15. A hiker suffers a deep cut on his forearm while trekking in the woods. Which bandaging technique should be applied to control bleeding and secure the dressing effectively?

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A. Use a pressure bandage wrapped firmly over the dressing B. Apply a triangular bandage loosely over the wound C. Cover the wound with adhesive tape only D. Wrap a narrow gauze strip in a spiral pattern

16. A 7-year-old child presents with honey-colored, crusted lesions around the mouth. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

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A. Impetigo B. Atopic dermatitis C. Erythema multiforme D. Tinea corporis

17. A patient presents with polyuria and polydipsia. Laboratory results reveal low levels of antidiuretic hormone (ADH). Which structure is most likely impaired?

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A. Posterior pituitary gland B. Thymus C. Adrenal gland D. Anterior pituitary gland

18. What is the recommended method for dusting surfaces in isolation rooms?

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A. Use damp dusting to prevent airborne particles B. Spray surfaces with water only C. Use vacuum cleaner on surfaces D. Dry dusting with cloths

19. A 45-year-old woman presents with irregular vaginal bleeding, and a solid ovarian mass is found on imaging. Histopathology reveals Call-Exner bodies. What is the most likely tumor?

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A. Mucinous cystadenoma B. Fibrothecoma C. Granulosa cell tumor D. Serous cystadenoma

20. Which dietary recommendation is advised during normal pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects?

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A. Increase iron intake through dairy B. Begin vitamin K supplementation daily C. Increase calcium intake with dairy products D. Increase folic acid intake through supplements

21. Haemophilia-A is caused by the deficiency of which clotting factor?

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A. Factor I B. Factor VIII C. Factor II D. Factor X

22. What is the recommended daily intake of water for adults?

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A. 2-3 litres B. 4.5-6 litres C. 1-1.5 litres D. 0.5-1 litre

23. Which cytokine plays a major role in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis by promoting synovial inflammation and joint destruction?

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A. Erythropoietin B. Interleukin-2 C. Tumor necrosis factor-alpha D. Insulin

24. A patient with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) on mechanical ventilation shows worsening oxygenation despite FiO2 of 100% and high PEEP. Which advanced intervention is most supported by evidence?

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A. Implement hyperventilation to lower PaCO2 B. Initiate prone positioning to improve ventilation-perfusion ratio C. Administer diuretics to reduce pulmonary edema D. Switch to synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation (SIMV)

25. Which color-coded bag is used for disposing animal waste?

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A. Red B. Yellow C. Black D. Blue

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