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Paper Code: 25026 (Shift 3)

Total Questions: 121

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Himachal Pradesh Staff Nurse (25026 (Shift 3)) Online Test & Solved Paper

Question 1 of 121 Nursing
Barrier nursing is used for which of the following purposes?
Question 2 of 121 Nursing
Which of the following describes the therapeutic communication technique of active listening?
Question 3 of 121 Nursing
Which type of data source includes observations, measurements, and physical examinations conducted by healthcare professionals?
Question 4 of 121 Nursing
Which legal term describes a nurse providing care below the established standard, resulting in harm to a patient?
Question 5 of 121 Nursing
A child post-tonsillectomy is swallowing frequently. What does this sign most likely indicate?
Question 6 of 121 Nursing
Which parameter is considered a primary objective component of a comprehensive physical assessment?
Question 7 of 121 Nursing
During assessment, the nurse notes the patient has a rapid, weak pulse, cold clammy skin, and low blood pressure. What condition do these signs most likely suggest?
Question 8 of 121 Nursing
The purpose of establishing standard operating procedures (SOPs) in material management is to:
Question 9 of 121 Nursing
What should the nurse do first when a patient experiences an adverse drug reaction?
Question 10 of 121 Nursing
Which data source provides the most direct and accurate baseline information regarding a patient's acute condition during an emergency admission?
Question 11 of 121 Nursing
Which component of nursing management involves determining staffing requirements and assigning daily duties?
Question 12 of 121 Nursing
A child is diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia. Which dietary recommendation is most appropriate?
Question 13 of 121 Nursing
Which action is a breach of patient confidentiality regarding electronic health records?
Question 14 of 121 Nursing
What is the primary purpose of conducting a pilot study in the research process?
Question 15 of 121 Nursing
Which condition is a common indication for a bone marrow transplant?
Question 16 of 121 Nursing
A patient has a chest tube connected to a water-seal drainage system. The nurse notes continuous bubbling in the water-seal chamber. What does this most likely indicate?
Question 17 of 121 Nursing
The primary focus of the Bhore Committee report (1946) was on:
Question 18 of 121 Nursing
Which parameter is evaluated during an APGAR assessment of a newborn?
Question 19 of 121 Nursing
Which tool or metric is most suitable for evaluating the quality of clinical care over time?
Question 20 of 121 Nursing
A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) requires oxygen therapy. Which delivery device is best to ensure a precise oxygen concentration?
Question 21 of 121 Nursing
Which concept represents a true ethical dilemma in a clinical setting?
Question 22 of 121 Nursing
Which hormone, secreted by the posterior pituitary, plays a major role in water reabsorption by the kidneys?
Question 23 of 121 Nursing
The primary aim of using the ABC analysis in material management is to:
Question 24 of 121 Nursing
A patient is receiving a blood transfusion and reports chills, lower back pain, and a fever. What type of transfusion reaction is most likely occurring?
Question 25 of 121 Nursing
What is the standard population norm for a Community Health Centre (CHC) in plain areas?
Question 26 of 121 Nursing
Which organism is commonly responsible for superficial fungal infections, such as tinea versicolor?
Question 27 of 121 Nursing
A toddler is hospitalized with croup and placed in a mist tent. What is the primary purpose of the mist tent?
Question 28 of 121 Nursing
Which type of design is used when a researcher wants to study the long-term effects of an intervention over several years on the same group?
Question 29 of 121 Nursing
What mechanism prevents the backward flow of blood from the aorta into the left ventricle during ventricular diastole?
Question 30 of 121 Nursing
A patient with chronic kidney disease presents with severe anemia. What is the primary cause of anemia in this patient?
Question 31 of 121 Nursing
Which scale or tool is standard for assessing neurological status and level of consciousness?
Question 32 of 121 Nursing
A public health nurse is reviewing immunization targets. Which type of healthcare delivery level does a national immunization campaign represent?
Question 33 of 121 Nursing
What should a nurse do immediately if an entry error is made in a physical paper medical record?
Question 34 of 121 Nursing
Which structure of the cell membrane is primarily responsible for forming a barrier that controls the movement of water-soluble substances?
Question 35 of 121 Nursing
A child is admitted with suspected acute appendicitis. Which nursing intervention is contraindicated?
Question 36 of 121 Nursing
Which concept from Freud's psychoanalytic theory represents the rational part of personality that operates on the reality principle?
Question 37 of 121 Nursing
What type of research hypothesis predicts a specific direction of the relationship between variables?
Question 38 of 121 Nursing
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?
Question 39 of 121 Nursing
Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down proteins in the highly acidic environment of the stomach?
Question 40 of 121 Nursing
The process of sterilization by exposure to saturated steam under pressure is known as:
Question 41 of 121 Nursing
A newborn has a prominent cleft lip and palate. What is the immediate priority for the nurse managing this newborn's care?
Question 42 of 121 Nursing
Which section of the health record includes comprehensive longitudinal documentation across multiple hospital admissions?
Question 43 of 121 Nursing
During material management during a crisis, what is the best strategy to prevent stockouts of critical ICU supplies?
Question 44 of 121 Nursing
A pregnant woman at 32 weeks gestation presents with sudden painless vaginal bleeding. What condition should the nurse suspect first?
Question 45 of 121 Nursing
Which level of crisis is defined as an unexpected, disruptive external event that affects an individual's structural and psychological equilibrium?
Question 46 of 121 Nursing
What structural feature forms a cup-shaped cavity on the hip bone where the head of the femur articulates?
Question 47 of 121 Nursing
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?
Question 48 of 121 Nursing
Which index classification system categorizes hospital inventory primarily based on their criticality to patient care outcomes?
Question 49 of 121 Nursing
A patient is diagnosed with severe aortic regurgitation. Which physical assessment finding is considered a hallmark sign of this condition?
Question 50 of 121 Nursing
Which professional nursing organization represents the national level interests of trained nurses across India?
Question 51 of 121 Nursing
A child is diagnosed with Hemophilia A. Which specific clotting factor is deficient in this child?
Question 52 of 121 Nursing
Which diagnostic physical observation is characterized by a permanent increase in the anterior-posterior diameter of the chest?
Question 53 of 121 Nursing
A nurse notes an infant has a flat, dull reflection during a red reflex eye examination. This finding can indicate which condition?
Question 54 of 121 Nursing
Which classification applies to viruses that do not possess a lipid membrane envelope surrounding their protein coat?
Question 55 of 121 Nursing
A child is scheduled for a surgical procedure to repair a congenital heart defect. Which preoperative laboratory result must be checked first?
Question 56 of 121 Nursing
Which core value of the nursing profession is demonstrated when a nurse respects a patient's right to make choices about their medical treatment?
Question 57 of 121 Nursing
What is the primary action of the medication Metronidazole?
Question 58 of 121 Nursing
Which physical assessment method is used to listen to bowel sounds in the abdominal quadrants?
Question 59 of 121 Nursing
A infant is diagnosed with an intellectual disability. According to DSM-5 criteria, which feature is an essential diagnostic component?
Question 60 of 121 Nursing
Which step is a vital component of biomedical waste management when segregation facilities are unavailable locally?
Question 61 of 121 Nursing
The Braden Scale is clinically utilized to evaluate a patient's risk for developing which condition?
Question 62 of 121 Nursing
Which component represents the letter 'A' in the structured ISBAR communication model?
Question 63 of 121 Nursing
A patient has an order for a plasma expander due to acute hypovolemic shock. What is the primary therapeutic effect expected?
Question 64 of 121 Nursing
Which developmental milestone is expected from a healthy child at 12 months of age?
Question 65 of 121 Nursing
The process of quality control in a nursing unit is best defined as:
Question 66 of 121 Nursing
Which concept from Carl Rogers' humanistic theory refers to a person's integrated view of their actual characteristics and who they aspire to be?
Question 67 of 121 Nursing
A pregnant woman reports severe nausea and vomiting during the first trimester. Which antenatal advice is most effective?
Question 68 of 121 Nursing
Which staffing strategy ensures maximum operational workflow and team coordination in a new community health program?
Question 69 of 121 Nursing
A postpartum woman experiences severe hemorrhage due to retained placental fragments. This condition is a primary cause of which complication?
Question 70 of 121 Nursing
The delivery of professional nursing services and clinical consultations over a geographical distance using telecommunications is called:
Question 71 of 121 Nursing
A pregnant woman is identified as a carrier for an autosomal recessive genetic disorder. What is the most appropriate next step in counseling?
Question 72 of 121 Nursing
Why is operational layout and mapping essential in nursing planning?
Question 73 of 121 Nursing
Which condition represents a primary contraindication for the use of non-selective beta-adrenergic antagonists?
Question 74 of 121 Nursing
The structural components of Gram-negative bacterial cell walls that are released primarily upon cell lysis and can induce a severe immune response are:
Question 75 of 121 Nursing
A patient has a grade III ankle sprain. Which clinical finding must be monitored closely to detect potential neurovascular compromise?
Question 76 of 121 Nursing
Which qualitative or quantitative framework divides clinical quality evaluation into structure, process, and outcome categories?
Question 77 of 121 Nursing
Which research methodology is focused on interpreting and analyzing narrative, non-numerical data sources?
Question 78 of 121 Nursing
A patient with a healing skin wound has tissue rich in new capillaries and fibroblasts. This represents which phase of wound healing?
Question 79 of 121 Nursing
Which vaccine is considered highly sensitive to freezing and must be protected from sub-zero temperatures during storage?
Question 80 of 121 Nursing
Which standard standardized testing tool is utilized to evaluate the intelligence quotient (IQ) level of a developing child?
Question 81 of 121 Nursing
An increase in intraocular pressure due to obstructed aqueous humor drainage is characteristic of which condition?
Question 82 of 121 Nursing
Which micro-organism is a primary example of a Gram-negative bacillus residing normally within the human intestinal tract?
Question 83 of 121 Nursing
A pressure injury characterized by persistent, non-blanchable erythema on intact skin represents which stage?
Question 84 of 121 Nursing
According to the National Immunization Schedule of India, at what age should the first dose of Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) be given to an infant?
Question 85 of 121 Nursing
What represents the ultimate overarching goal of healthcare service delivery models?
Question 86 of 121 Nursing
Which point represents an exception to the primary purposes of medical clinical documentation?
Question 87 of 121 India GK
In which year did the United Nations General Assembly establish the First Committee to handle Disarmament and International Security issues?
Question 88 of 121 India GK
Which national committee recommended the establishment of the Legal Aid and Legal Affairs Committee in independent India?
Question 89 of 121 HP GK
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Question 90 of 121 English
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The lawyer argued so ______ that even the jury seemed to doubt the evidence.
Question 91 of 121 English
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase highlighted in the sentence. The manager was asked to give a piece of his mind to the team for the delay.
Question 92 of 121 Reasoning
In a certain code language, 'PLANT' is written as 'OJZMS' and 'FLOWER' is written as 'EKNVDQ'. How will 'GARDEN' be written in that code language?
Question 93 of 121 Reasoning
If 'A + B' means 'A is the son of B'; 'A - B' means 'A is the husband of B'; 'A x B' means 'A is the sister of B'; and 'A % B' means 'A is the mother of B'. Which of the following expressions means 'P is the paternal grandfather of T'?
Question 94 of 121 HP GK
Who was the prime developer behind the formulation of the multi-purpose project on the Satluj River, which eventually led to the construction of the Bhakra Dam?
Question 95 of 121 Science
Which among the following elements exhibits the highest first ionization energy across the third period of the periodic table?
Question 96 of 121 Science
An increase in the concentration of which gas in the atmosphere is the primary driver of enhanced greenhouse warming?
Question 97 of 121 English
Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. The team of clinical researchers have published their structural findings in a renowned journal.
Question 98 of 121 Current Affairs
Under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) India Index 2023-24 released by NITI Aayog, which state emerged as the top performer across the nation?
Question 99 of 121 India GK
What was the primary ideological objective behind the implementation of the Rowlatt Act by the British Government in India in 1919?
Question 100 of 121 India GK
The historic Sun Temple located at Katarmal, known for its unique architectural layout, is situated in which state?
Question 101 of 121 India GK
The tertiary sector of an economy is primarily concerned with which of the following activities?
Question 102 of 121 Hindi
निम्न में से कौन-सा शब्द 'अंधकार' का पर्यायवाची नहीं है?
Question 103 of 121 HP GK
Who was the prominent ruler of the Bushahr princely state who shifted the capital from Kamru to Sarahan?
Question 104 of 121 India GK
The historic 'Treaty of Sugauli' signed in 1815 established the boundary limits between the British East India Company and which kingdom?
Question 105 of 121 India GK
Under the provisions of Article 280 of the Indian Constitution, who has the ultimate constitutional authority to constitute the Finance Commission?
Question 106 of 121 Current Affairs
The Union Cabinet in October 2025 approved the development of a major greenfield deep-sea port at Vadhavan. This strategic maritime infrastructure project is located in which state?
Question 107 of 121 Hindi
\"सूरज पूर्व से उदय होता है।\" इस वाक्य में प्रयुक्त क्रिया का काल भेद क्या है?
Question 108 of 121 Reasoning
Select the correct alternative that will complete the series. 7, 11, 19, 35, 67, ______
Question 109 of 121 Reasoning
In a row of 35 students, Amit is ranked 12th from the top. What is his exact rank position from the bottom margin of the row?
Question 110 of 121 English
Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning (Antonym) to the underlined word. The manager praised her meticulous approach to tracking structural ICU supplies.
Question 111 of 121 Current Affairs
In September 2025, India successfully operationalized its first functional indigenous regional satellite navigation model payload under which program framework?
Question 112 of 121 HP GK
Which district of Himachal Pradesh records the lowest total geographical area percentage across the entire state?
Question 113 of 121 HP GK
The famous cultural and religious site 'Chaurasi Temple Complex', housing 84 small shrines, is located at which specific valley location in Himachal Pradesh?
Question 114 of 121 Hindi
शुद्ध वर्तनी वाले विकल्प का चयन कीजिए:
Question 115 of 121 Current Affairs
The strategic bilateral military training exercise 'Yudh Abhyas 2025' was conducted between the army contingents of India and which nation?
Question 116 of 121 HP GK
Which major multi-purpose hydroelectric power plant asset is built across the Beas River at Talwara location?
Question 117 of 121 Hindi
निम्न में से कौन-सा शब्द 'वृद्धि' का विलोम शब्द है?
Question 118 of 121 Reasoning
Select the odd letter-cluster out from the given alternatives based on alphabetical positions.
Question 119 of 121 India GK
Under the provisions of Article 324 of the Indian Constitution, the responsibility for superintendence, direction, and control of elections is vested in:
Question 120 of 121 HP GK
The major environmental conservation zone 'Tsarap Chu Conservation Reserve', notified as India's largest conservation reserve in 2025, is located in which specific sub-division of Himachal Pradesh?
Question 121 of 121 Reasoning
In a certain code language, 'MIST' is written as '7934' and 'STAR' is written as '4352'. What is the specific numeric code for 'I' in that code framework?
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