HP nursing Practice Set 9 | Interactive MCQ Mock Test

1. Which scale or tool is standard for assessing neurological status and level of consciousness?

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A. Braden Scale B. Glasgow Coma Scale C. APGAR Scale D. Visual Analog Scale

2. A public health nurse is reviewing immunization targets. Which type of healthcare delivery level does a national immunization campaign represent?

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A. Primary level B. Secondary level C. Tertiary level D. Quaternary level

3. What should a nurse do immediately if an entry error is made in a physical paper medical record?

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A. Apply correction fluid over the incorrect text completely B. Scratch out the text heavily until it is unreadable C. Draw a single line through the error, write 'error', and initial it D. Discard the entire page and rewrite the record from memory

4. Which structure of the cell membrane is primarily responsible for forming a barrier that controls the movement of water-soluble substances?

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A. Peripheral proteins B. Phospholipid bilayer C. Cholesterol molecules D. Carbohydrate chains

5. A child is admitted with suspected acute appendicitis. Which nursing intervention is contraindicated?

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A. Maintaining NPO status B. Applying an ice pack to the abdomen C. Administering an enema or applying heat D. Monitoring vital signs frequently

6. Which concept from Freud's psychoanalytic theory represents the rational part of personality that operates on the reality principle?

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A. Id B. Ego C. Superego D. Libido

7. What type of research hypothesis predicts a specific direction of the relationship between variables?

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A. Null hypothesis B. Directional hypothesis C. Non-directional hypothesis D. Simple hypothesis

8. A patient has an order for a drug that is a selective beta-1 adrenergic blocker. Which condition is a primary indication for this drug?

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A. Acute bronchospasm B. Hypertension C. Anaphylactic shock D. Hypothyroidism

9. Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down proteins in the highly acidic environment of the stomach?

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

10. The process of sterilization by exposure to saturated steam under pressure is known as:

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A. Autoclaving B. Incineration C. Pasteurization D. Tyndallization

11. A newborn has a prominent cleft lip and palate. What is the immediate priority for the nurse managing this newborn's care?

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A. Preparing the newborn for immediate cosmetic surgery B. Ensuring adequate nutrition using specialized feeding techniques C. Preventing speech development delays D. Administering high-dose prophylactic antibiotics

12. Which section of the health record includes comprehensive longitudinal documentation across multiple hospital admissions?

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A. Emergency intake sheet B. Integrated patient tracking file C. Daily nursing shift checklist D. Single-visit billing ledger

13. During material management during a crisis, what is the best strategy to prevent stockouts of critical ICU supplies?

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A. Ordering items randomly based on verbal staff requests B. Implementing real-time daily inventory checks C. Relying solely on standard fixed annual contract delivery schedules D. Maximizing storage of non-essential low-use items

14. A pregnant woman at 32 weeks gestation presents with sudden painless vaginal bleeding. What condition should the nurse suspect first?

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A. Abruptio placentae B. Placenta previa C. Ectopic pregnancy D. Spontaneous abortion

15. Which level of crisis is defined as an unexpected, disruptive external event that affects an individual's structural and psychological equilibrium?

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A. Developmental crisis B. Situational crisis C. Adventitious crisis D. Internal crisis

16. What structural feature forms a cup-shaped cavity on the hip bone where the head of the femur articulates?

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A. Gleoid cavity B. Acetabulum C. Obturator foramen D. Iliac crest

17. A patient has an arterial blood gas (ABG) result showing pH 7.50, PaCO2 28 mmHg, and HCO3 24 mEq/L. How should the nurse interpret this?

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A. Metabolic acidosis B. Respiratory alkalosis C. Metabolic alkalosis D. Respiratory acidosis

18. Which index classification system categorizes hospital inventory primarily based on their criticality to patient care outcomes?

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

19. A patient is diagnosed with severe aortic regurgitation. Which physical assessment finding is considered a hallmark sign of this condition?

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A. Pulsus paradoxus B. Corrigan's pulse C. Pulsus alternans D. Weak asymmetric radial pulses

20. Which professional nursing organization represents the national level interests of trained nurses across India?

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A. Indian Red Cross Society B. Trained Nurses Association of India C. Medical Council of India D. National Health Mission Team

21. A child is diagnosed with Hemophilia A. Which specific clotting factor is deficient in this child?

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

22. Which diagnostic physical observation is characterized by a permanent increase in the anterior-posterior diameter of the chest?

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A. Pigeon chest B. Barrel chest C. Funnel chest D. Flail chest

23. A nurse notes an infant has a flat, dull reflection during a red reflex eye examination. This finding can indicate which condition?

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A. Strabismus B. Cataract C. Myopia D. Hyperopia

24. Which classification applies to viruses that do not possess a lipid membrane envelope surrounding their protein coat?

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

25. A child is scheduled for a surgical procedure to repair a congenital heart defect. Which preoperative laboratory result must be checked first?

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A. Serum albumin B. Coagulation profile C. Blood glucose D. Urinalysis

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