📝 Staff Nurse Online Practice Test

Paper Code: 26004 (Shift 1)

Total Questions: 120

Time Allowed: 120 Minutes


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Himachal Pradesh Staff Nurse (26004 (Shift 1)) Online Test & Solved Paper

Question 1 of 120 Nursing
During a legal inquiry, a hospital administrator is asked to provide patient records. Which approach best balances legal obligations and patient confidentiality?
Question 2 of 120 India GK
What was a significant consequence of India's globalisation efforts initiated in 1991, as part of the economic reforms?
Question 3 of 120 Nursing
During an internal audit, it is found that medication trays are frequently misplaced. Which intervention applies both hospitalization process and quality control principles?
Question 4 of 120 Nursing
A major concern of prolonged thumb-sucking is ___________.
Question 5 of 120 English
Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. If he ___ harder, he would have passed the examination.
Question 6 of 120 Nursing
A 24-year-old college student presents with sudden onset fever, headache, and a petechial rash. Cerebrospinal fluid shows gram-negative diplococci. Which organism is most likely responsible for his condition?
Question 7 of 120 English
A sentence has been given with highlighted text. You are required to replace the text with the correct proverb given in the options. He decided to start his own business despite the risks because he believes that courageous action is often rewarded.
Question 8 of 120 Nursing
Which of the following chromosomal disorders is characterized by severe developmental and physical retardation, microcephaly and sloping forehead, polydactyly, congenital heart disease and capillary hemangiomata?
Question 9 of 120 English
Complete the sentence with the correct article. After hours of searching, they finally reached ___ summit of Mount Everest, exhausted but triumphant.
Question 10 of 120 Reasoning
Refer to the following letter series and answer the question. (Left) B Y M G H N U X S F Z O W F E K V T A D R (Right) How many letters are there in the English alphabetical series between the letter which is sixth from the right end and sixth from the left end of the series?
Question 11 of 120 India GK
What could be the consequence if a candidate uses government vehicles for an election campaign after the announcement of elections?
Question 12 of 120 Nursing
What is the appropriate compression-to-breath ratio in pediatric Basic Life Support (BLS) when only one rescuer is available?
Question 13 of 120 Nursing
Which of the following is a primary purpose of the hospital discharge procedure?
Question 14 of 120 Nursing
Which antiplatelet agent is preferred for stroke prevention in patients with aspirin intolerance?
Question 15 of 120 Nursing
A person with blood group AB can receive blood from a person with blood group ______.
Question 16 of 120 Nursing
The most effective component of social mobilisation is:
Question 17 of 120 Nursing
Which assessment finding should alert the nurse to the possibility of brain herniation in a patient with a nervous system emergency?
Question 18 of 120 Nursing
A pediatric nurse notices a child withdrawing during a family consultation. Which action can help encourage the child’s participation in the discussion?
Question 19 of 120 Reasoning
In a certain code language, ‘we start early’ is coded as ‘nf yw su’ and ‘the early bird’ is coded as ‘bh dq yw’. How is ‘early’ coded in the given language?
Question 20 of 120 Nursing
A community health nurse is developing a program to reduce the incidence of vaccine-preventable diseases in children under five years. Which approach best represents primary prevention in this scenario?
Question 21 of 120 Nursing
Which of the following would NOT be included in a standard dietary assessment?
Question 22 of 120 Hindi
‘उल्टा चोर कोतवाल को डाँटे’ – लोकोक्ति का उचित अर्थ क्या है?
Question 23 of 120 Nursing
A chronic smoker develops squamous cells in the bronchial epithelium, which are normally ciliated columnar. Which adaptation is represented?
Question 24 of 120 Nursing
Zika virus disease is transmitted by the bite of which of the following infected mosquitoes?
Question 25 of 120 India GK
If the Indian textile industry aims to reduce its reliance on imported fabric, which sector should be prioritised for improvement?
Question 26 of 120 India GK
Why did the Indian National Congress begin to seriously mobilise the working class from the 1920s onwards?
Question 27 of 120 Nursing
A neonate born to a diabetic mother shows initial blood glucose value of less than 20 mg/dl. The lab test confirms the report. What should be the next course of action in this case?
Question 28 of 120 Nursing
A hospital administrator is developing a policy to manage shift handovers between medical and nursing teams. Which element should be included to promote effective coordination?
Question 29 of 120 HP GK
Which of the following hill states in Himachal Pradesh officially participated in the 1857 Revolt against the British?
Question 30 of 120 Nursing
What is the main goal of community-based rehabilitation?
Question 31 of 120 Nursing
What is the trend of ionisation energy as you move from left to right across a period?
Question 32 of 120 Nursing
Which of the following mainly affects high staff turnover in healthcare?
Question 33 of 120 Current Affairs
In 2025, Columbia University professor Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak was honored with which prestigious international award?
Question 34 of 120 Nursing
Which chamber of the heart receives deoxygenated blood from the body?
Question 35 of 120 Nursing
Which chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood into the systemic circulation?
Question 36 of 120 Nursing
A healthcare worker educates families on handwashing to reduce the spread of hepatitis A. Which type of prevention is this?
Question 37 of 120 Nursing
A patient with severe asthma is not responding adequately to inhaled corticosteroids and long-acting beta-2 agonists. Which medication could be added as a leukotriene receptor antagonist to improve control?
Question 38 of 120 Nursing
Which electrolyte imbalance is commonly seen in parathyroid disorders?
Question 39 of 120 Nursing
What is generally indicated by a MUAC measurement of less than 115 mm in a child?
Question 40 of 120 Nursing
A tentative prediction or explanation of the relationship between two or more variables is called ______.
Question 41 of 120 Nursing
What is the primary purpose of first aid?
Question 42 of 120 Nursing
A nurse is caring for a client with increased metabolic needs due to severe burns. Which macronutrient should be prioritized to support tissue repair?
Question 43 of 120 Nursing
While choosing the sterilization method, the most important factor to be considered is:
Question 44 of 120 India GK
Which of the following is the highest dam in India and a multi-purpose rock and earth-fill dam on the Bhagirathi River?
Question 45 of 120 Nursing
What is the main influence on a child's early development (ages 0–5 years)?
Question 46 of 120 Hindi
‘चोर के पैर नहीं होते’ लोकोक्ति का सही अर्थ क्या होगा?
Question 47 of 120 Nursing
A realistic approach of estimating the nursing manpower demand by identifying regions that are similar in their demographic and health profile but are different in their costs and deployment of health care resources is:
Question 48 of 120 Nursing
A hospital administrator reviews data showing high rates of absenteeism and turnover among nursing staff. Which intervention would best promote nurse retention and reduce absenteeism?
Question 49 of 120 Nursing
Which of the following maternal behaviors poses the greatest risk to normal fetal development?
Question 50 of 120 Nursing
Which practice directly interrupts the chain of infection in a hospital setting by eliminating pathogenic organisms from surfaces?
Question 51 of 120 Nursing
Which scenario most accurately reflects the multifactorial nature of cancer etiology described in oncology nursing foundations?
Question 52 of 120 Nursing
A 50-year-old patient presents with dizziness and a weak, irregular pulse. During assessment, the nurse counts 44 beats per minute at the radial artery and notes occasional missed beats. Which action is most appropriate for the nurse to take next?
Question 53 of 120 Reasoning
Refer to the following number-symbol series and answer the question that follows. Counting is to be done from left to right only. (Left) ? 6 # 7 > $ + $6 < > 9 7 ^ < ^ @ 8 > <$ (Right) How many such numbers are there each of which is immediately preceded by another number and also immediately followed by a symbol?
Question 54 of 120 Hindi
‘अब पछताए होत का जब चिड़िया चुग गई खेत’- लोकोक्ति का उचित अर्थ क्या है?
Question 55 of 120 Nursing
A nurse is preparing to feed a patient who has difficulty in swallowing. Which approach is most appropriate to promote safety and adequate nutrition?
Question 56 of 120 Reasoning
Seven people, E, F, G, H, I, J and K are sitting in a straight line, facing north. Only five people sit to the right of I. Only three people sit between G and I. K sits second to the right of E. F sits to the immediate right of E. J is not an immediate neighbour of G. How many people sit between J and K?
Question 57 of 120 Nursing
Which non-communicable disease can lead to complications such as retinopathy, nephropathy, and neuropathy?
Question 58 of 120 India GK
Which of the following factors would NOT contribute to a farmer falling into a debt trap?
Question 59 of 120 Nursing
Which term best describes an allele that is expressed only when both copies are identical?
Question 60 of 120 Nursing
Which organ is mainly affected in Wilms tumour?
Question 61 of 120 Nursing
What is commonly assessed by the anthropometric measurements?
Question 62 of 120 Nursing
When an object is placed between the pole (P) and the focus (F) of a concave mirror, what kind of image is formed?
Question 63 of 120 Nursing
Which disorder is characterized by painless abdominal swelling and proteinuria in children?
Question 64 of 120 Nursing
A patient experiencing constipation seeks advice from the nurse. Which of the following dietary modifications can help alleviate this problem?
Question 65 of 120 Nursing
A 60-year-old patient with open-angle glaucoma is prescribed a topical medication that increases the outflow of aqueous humor through the trabecular meshwork. Which drug is most likely being administered?
Question 66 of 120 Nursing
Which of the following is the first piece of PPE to be donned?
Question 67 of 120 Hindi
निम्नलिखित वाक्य को उचित गुणवाचक विशेषण द्वारा पूर्ण करें। तुम्हारा ___ कुर्ता कहाँ है, मुझे आज पहनना है।
Question 68 of 120 English
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words in the following sentence. She was declared legally insane in a rigged trial and was put in an establishment for the medical treatment of people who are chronically ill.
Question 69 of 120 Nursing
Which category of drugs is used to reduce fever in children?
Question 70 of 120 Nursing
Which chromosomal abnormality is associated with clenched fists, micrognathia, and cardiac defects and carries a poor prognosis?
Question 71 of 120 Nursing
A patient undergoing warfarin therapy is monitored using prothrombin time because warfarin affects which part of the coagulation cascade?
Question 72 of 120 HP GK
As per the Himachal Pradesh Human Development Report 2025 (prepared by the Government of Himachal Pradesh, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme), what was the multidimensional poverty level in Himachal Pradesh in 2019–2021?
Question 73 of 120 Nursing
The practice of nursing in India is regulated through registration (license to practice) as RN and RM by which of the following bodies?
Question 74 of 120 Nursing
To prevent infection in patients with an indwelling urinary catheter, which nursing action is most important?
Question 75 of 120 Nursing
A nurse is assessing a patient with suspected heart failure. Which assessment finding most strongly indicates fluid overload related to cardiovascular dysfunction?
Question 76 of 120 Nursing
Which of the following is an autosomal dominant disorder?
Question 77 of 120 Nursing
A 3-year-old develops a high fever, irritability, and a bulging fontanelle. Which pediatric disease is most consistent with these findings?
Question 78 of 120 Nursing
What is the purpose of a data collection tool in nursing research?
Question 79 of 120 Nursing
Which structure is responsible for producing sweat in the skin?
Question 80 of 120 HP GK
Which of the following is the primary factor responsible for the wide variation in climatic conditions in Himachal Pradesh?
Question 81 of 120 Nursing
Which valve is commonly affected in rheumatic heart disease?
Question 82 of 120 Current Affairs
Where were the 2025 FISU Winter World University Games held in January, in which for the first time para sports took place as part of the main sporting programme?
Question 83 of 120 Nursing
Which neurotransmitter dysfunction is most implicated in the etiology of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
Question 84 of 120 Nursing
A hospital is evaluating two cleaning methods: dry dusting and wet mopping. Which method is more effective for reducing airborne bacteria in wards, and why?
Question 85 of 120 Nursing
Which exercise is commonly recommended to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles after childbirth?
Question 86 of 120 Nursing
When should oral drugs not be given?
Question 87 of 120 Nursing
The digestion of excess or worn out organelles, food particles and engulfed bacteria and viruses is done by:
Question 88 of 120 Nursing
A quality framework model that measures quality as structure, process and outcome is the:
Question 89 of 120 India GK
The Chauri-Chaura incident led to the withdrawal of which of the following mass movements?
Question 90 of 120 Nursing
Which action is fundamental when providing first aid to an injured person before professional help arrives?
Question 91 of 120 Nursing
A patient's BMI is calculated as 14.5. According to standard classifications, this would be classified as:
Question 92 of 120 Nursing
What is indicated by the reticulocyte count in the blood?
Question 93 of 120 Nursing
A pregnant woman in her second trimester reports experiencing heartburn after meals. Which intervention is most appropriate to alleviate this minor ailment?
Question 94 of 120 Nursing
During a patient teaching session, a nurse notices the patient appears distracted and is not making eye contact. What action the nurse should do to maintain an effective therapeutic relationship?
Question 95 of 120 Nursing
Which of the following is part of the internal female genitalia?
Question 96 of 120 Nursing
A traditional format for documentation of patient-related data and nursing care is:
Question 97 of 120 Nursing
Which enzyme type is most appropriate for catalyzing the transfer of a phosphate group from ATP to a substrate in metabolic pathways?
Question 98 of 120 Hindi
वह आक्रोश से ..............उठा था । उपरोक्त वाक्य में रिक्त स्थान की पूर्ति के लिए उचित क्रिया-विशेषण शब्द का चयन करें –
Question 99 of 120 Nursing
An irregular pulse rate with skipped beat in between is known as:
Question 100 of 120 English
Select the antonym of 'expand' from the sentence. Instead of electing to amplify the core business, the manager, citing fiscal caution, decided to drastically curtail its peripheral, non-essential operations.
Question 101 of 120 India GK
Social changes are defined as:
Question 102 of 120 Nursing
Which of the following best describes qualitative research?
Question 103 of 120 India GK
Which of the following is the primary objective of the Right to Information Act 2005 in India?
Question 104 of 120 HP GK
For balanced industrial and service sector development, into how many areas is Himachal Pradesh state categorized under Himachal Pradesh Industrial Investment Policy, 2019?
Question 105 of 120 Reasoning
What should come in place of ? in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? EPJ HSM KVP NYS ?
Question 106 of 120 Nursing
Which blood disorder is caused by a lack of clotting factor VIII?
Question 107 of 120 Nursing
Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum is a feature of?
Question 108 of 120 Nursing
After pneumonectomy surgery, which of the following positions is recommended to reduce complications like mediastinal shift and promote optimal recovery?
Question 109 of 120 Current Affairs
Which key test was conducted by ISRO on 28th March 2025 to advance its semicryogenic engine development?
Question 110 of 120 Nursing
Which of the following diagnostic evaluations is used when cretinism is suspected?
Question 111 of 120 Nursing
A chronic alcoholic complains of recurrent epigastric pain and is diagnosed with a peptic ulcer. Which of the following interventions best addresses the underlying pathophysiology?
Question 112 of 120 Nursing
Which action should a nurse take before administering intravenous digoxin to a patient with atrial fibrillation?
Question 113 of 120 Current Affairs
What is India’s rank in the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) for 2025?
Question 114 of 120 HP GK
Which scheme was launched in 2018 by the Himachal Pradesh Government to develop and promote untapped tourist destinations in the state?
Question 115 of 120 Nursing
Which enzyme is primarily responsible for the breakdown of starch into maltose during carbohydrate digestion in the human body?
Question 116 of 120 Nursing
Which of the following is a primary function of carbohydrates in the body?
Question 117 of 120 Nursing
A nurse researcher is planning to study learning needs of nursing students on isolation nursing practices. She establishes a sampling frame of undergraduate nursing students attending Delhi University. Which method of probability sampling is she using?
Question 118 of 120 Nursing
When is the ideal time for documenting the administration of a drug to a patient?
Question 119 of 120 Nursing
All of the following are the main functions of calcium in the body, EXCEPT:
Question 120 of 120 Nursing
Ringing & buzzing sensation in ear is termed as:
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