HP nursing Practice Set 7 | Interactive MCQ Mock Test

1. What is the main goal of quantitative research?

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A. To describe emotions B. To measure variables C. To share experiences D. To explore traditions

2. Down syndrome is the result of

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A. Trisomy of chromosome 21 B. Metabolic disorder C. Maternal infection D. Nutritional deficiency

3. Which of the following is the richest source of dietary iron?

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A. Ragi B. Sugar C. Milk D. Rice

4. Which of the following is a common sign of hydrocephalus in infants?

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A. Enlarged head size B. Soft chest and ribs C. Excessive body hair D. Clubbed hands and feet

5. What is a good source of Vitamin C?

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A. Bananas B. Oranges C. Potatoes D. Apples

6. Which nurse response may unintentionally contribute to a therapeutic impasse?

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A. Summarizing the session with the patient B. Validating the patient's feelings C. Practicing active listening with the patient D. Frequently interrupting the patient during conversation

7. Which organization formally defined health as "a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity"?

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A. World Health Organization in the preamble of its constitution B. International Labour Organization through workplace health standards C. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in its charter D. World Medical Association in the Declaration of Geneva

8. In stratified sampling, subgroups are

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A. fixed and hidden B. random and equal C. ignored and merged D. predefined groups

9. Which of the following is an aim of nursing management activity?

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A. Ignore effective supervision B. Conducting medication errors C. Assist only in surgery D. Ensure effective supervision

10. What is included in personal and social history?

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A. The hospital's visitor rules B. The patient's birth weight C. The patient's lifestyle habits and occupation D. The patient's lab values

11. Which of the following are the main objectives of a well-baby clinic?

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A. To focus on preventive healthcare, growth monitoring, and immunization for healthy children. B. To conduct surgical procedures for congenital cyanotic and acyanotic cardiac defects. C. To provide specialized care for children with chronic conditions like bronchial asthma and COPD. D. To treat acutely ill children with high fever or severe infections and hypersensitive reactions.

12. What is the correct chromosomal abnormality in Edwards syndrome?

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A. Trisomy 21 B. Monosomy 15 C. Trisomy 13 D. Trisomy 18

13. Which model of quality assurance in nursing specifically analyzes health care delivery using structure, process, and outcome components?

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A. Donabedian model B. FOCUS-PDCA model C. Six Sigma model D. Total Quality Management model

14. A public health campaign aims to improve community health by promoting personal cleanliness. Which outcome would indicate success of such a campaign?

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A. Higher average income in the community B. Increase in population growth rates C. Reduction in incidence of hygiene-related illnesses D. Reduced transportation costs for residents

15. Which of the following is used to assess protein-energy malnutrition in children?

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A. APGAR score B. Blood glucose level C. Blood pressure D. Weight-for-age

16. Which is the classical chest X-ray sign generally associated with supra-cardiac Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection?

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A. Egg-on-a-string sign B. Boot-shaped heart sign C. Snowman or Figure-of-Eight sign D. Box-shaped heart sign

17. During a public health campaign, a nurse manager organizes a team to provide health education in multiple villages. Which function of organization is most important for coordinating activities across locations?

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A. Assigning identical tasks to all team members regardless of skills B. Delegating tasks based on team member skills and expertise C. Providing refreshments to staff after each session D. Monitoring attendance at each village session

18. All of the following are the characteristics of a true experimental research, EXCEPT:

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A. Control B. Randomization C. Manipulation D. Generalization

19. A patient with Acute Transient Psychotic Disorder (ATPD) may show

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A. Disturbed sleep B. Increased hunger C. Improved focus D. Strong muscles

20. Which is a mosquito-borne disease?

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A. Rocky Mountain spotted fever B. Bubonic plague C. Lyme disease D. Dengue fever

21. Barrier nursing is used for which of the following purposes?

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A. Reduce drug use B. Improve nutrition C. Prevent infection D. Assist mobility

22. Which of the following describes the therapeutic communication technique of active listening?

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A. Interrupting the patient to offer advice quickly B. Focusing entirely on the patient's message without judgment C. Formulating a response while the patient is speaking D. Looking at a computer screen instead of the patient

23. Which type of data source includes observations, measurements, and physical examinations conducted by healthcare professionals?

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A. Biased source B. Secondary source C. Subjective source D. Objective source

24. Which legal term describes a nurse providing care below the established standard, resulting in harm to a patient?

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A. Assault B. Negligence C. Battery D. Defamation

25. A child post-tonsillectomy is swallowing frequently. What does this sign most likely indicate?

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A. Infection B. Dehydration C. Nausea D. Hemorrhage

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