Andaman Nicobar Group C 2023: A&N Health Department, Nursing Officer, CBT, Slot 1

1.
In which state has the Jawara Dance, a dance form to celebrate wealth,
originated?

(A)
Rajasthan
(B)
Kerala
(C)
Madhya Pradesh
(D)
Gujarat
Answer: “Madhya Pradesh”
2.
‘Year of Enterprises’ Project is a flagship scheme of which Indian state?
(A)
Haryana
(B)
Odisha
(C)
West Bengal
(D)
Kerala
Answer: “Kerala”
3.
Anthropological study conducted in rural areas of which country showed that
women worked much harder than men?

(A)
India
(B)
China
(C)
USA
(D)

Greece
Answer: “China”
4.
Which of the following does not result in pollution?
(A)
Thermal power project
(B)
Steel power plant
(C)
Automobiles
(D)
Hydroelectric project
Answer: “Hydroelectric project”
5.
In the absence of Gandhi, the Quit India Movement had been led by
(A)
Jawaharlal Nehru
(B)
Sarojini Naidu
(C)
Aruna Asaf Ali
(D)
Dadabhai Naoroji
Answer: “Aruna Asaf Ali”
6.
Which of the following is also known as the “Super-Cabinet”?

(A)
Political Affairs Committee
(B)
Economic Affairs Committee
(C)
Appointments Committee
(D)
Parliamentary Affairs Committee
Correct Answer: “Political Affairs Committee”
7.
Which of the following state of India touches maximum state boundaries?

(A)
Karnataka
(B)
Madhya Pradesh
(C)
Uttar Pradesh
(D)
Andhra Pradesh
Answer: “Uttar Pradesh”

8.
What is the name of the Hydrogen that is produced from a carbon-free nuclear
power?

(A)
Green Hydrogen
(B)
White Hydrogen
(C)
Pink Hydrogen
(D)
Orange Hydrogen
Answer: “Pink Hydrogen”

9.
What is the name of the Indigenous mobile operating system developed by IIT
Madras?

(A)
IndOS
(B)
BharOS
(C)
MadrasOS
(D)
TamilOS
Answer: “BharOS”

10.
Who is the first Indian woman wrestler to win two medals at the World
Championships?

(A)
Vinesh Phogat
(B)
Sakshi Malik
(C)
Babita Kumari
(D)
Divya Kakran
Answer: “Vinesh Phogat”

11.
Lakes freeze in cold countries in winter, leaving the water underneath at__:

(A)
0°C
(B)
0°F

(C)
4°C
(D)
4°F
Answer: “ 4°C ”

12.
In a railway track, two rails are joined end to end with a gap in between them
because__:

(A)
steel can be saved
(B)
accidents due to contraction in winter can be avoided
(C)
air-gaps are necessary for bearing the weight of running train
(D)
accidents due to expansion in summer can be avoided
Answer: “accidents due to expansion in summer can be avoided”

13.
What happens to the surface tension of water when detergent is added to it?

(A)
increases
(B)
decreases
(C)
no change
(D)
becomes zero
Answer: “decreases”

14.

The process of depositing a layer of any desired metal on another material by
means of electricity is called:

(A)
Electroplating
(B)
Galvanisation
(C)
Rusting
(D)
Crystallisation
Answer: “Electroplating”

15.
Which is not an inorganic gas?
(A)
Ammonia
(B)
Hydrogen sulphide
(C)
Methane
(D)
Carbon monoxide
Answer: “Methane”

16.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
    1. Bakelite is a good conductor of heat.
    2. Bakelite is a poor conductor of electricity.
    3. Bakelite can be softened by heating.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(A)
Only 1 and 2
(B)

Only 1 and 3
(C)
Only 2
(D)
Only 1
Answer: “Only 2”

17.
Which of the following respiration is much efficient?

(A)
Anaerobic respiration
(B)
Aerobic respiration
(C)
Human heart muscle
(D)
Yeast
Answer: “Aerobic respiration”

18.
The approximate length of an alimentary canal in human beings is -

(A)
1m
(B)
6m - 9m
(C)
3m - 4m
(D)
3m - 5m
Answer: “6m - 9m”

19.
How many milk teeth are present in humans?

(A)
32
(B)
38
(C)
20
(D)
24
Answer: “20”

20.
After digestion, proteins are converted into -

(A)
Starch
(B)
Globules
(C)
Carbohydrates
(D)
Amino acids
Answer: “Amino acids”

21.
0.45% saline is a-
(A)
Isotonic solution
(B)
Hypotonic solution
(C)
Hypertonic solution
(D)
Semi isotonic solution
Answer: “Hypotonic solution”

22.
What is the other name of gas gangrene?

(A)
Clostridial myositis
(B)
Diabetic foot
(C)
Candidiasis
(D)
Septicaemia
Answer: “Clostridial myositis”

23.
Why gamma globulin preparation is not administered through intravenously?

(A)
Large quantity
(B)
Not effective
(C)
Thick preparation Causes severe anaphylactic reaction
(D)
Thick preparation
Answer: “Thick preparation Causes severe anaphylactic reaction”

24.
What is the full of ‘TIGH’?

(A)
Total Intake of Growth Hormone
(B)
Tetanus Immune Globulin, Human
(C)
Time, Incidence, Goal and Hormone

(D)
Tetanus intestine globulin Human
Answer: “Tetanus Immune Globulin, Human”

25.
Tuberculin reaction is an example of?

(A)
Anaphylactic reaction
(B)
Cytotoxic reaction
(C)
Cell mediated reaction
(D)
Immune complex reaction
Answer: “Cell mediated reaction”

26.
What do you mean by cyanosis-

(A)
Yellowish colouration of skin
(B)
Blue colouration of shin
(C)
Increase respiration rate
(D)
Loss of appetite
Answer: “Blue colouration of shin”

27.
By ECG which organ is examined-

(A)
Kidney

(B)
Heart
(C)
Liver
(D)
Brain
Answer: “Heart”


28.
Top priority treatment of ventricular fibrillation includes-

(A)
ECG monitoring
(B)
Proper positioning
(C)
CPR
(D)
Catheterization
Answer: “ECG monitoring”

29.
Which protective items a nurse require to provide colostomy care to the
patient with nosocomial infection-

(A)
Gloves & goggles
(B)
Gloves & a gown
(C)
Gloves, gown and shoes protector
(D)
Gloves, gown and goggles
Answer: “Gloves, gown and goggles”

30.
A patient with acute pancreatitis has NG tube for low intermittent suction to
prevent-

(A)
Chronic distortion
(B)
Gastric reflux
(C)
Pancreatic stimulation
(D)
Peristalsis
Answer: “Pancreatic stimulation”

31.
When the respiratory rate of a 12 months old child is 35 breaths/minute, the
most appropriate nursing action is-

(A)
Notify the physician
(B)
Administer oxygen
(C)
Reassess respiratory rate in 15 minute
(D)
Document the findings
Answer: “Document the findings”

32.
Preferably, lumbar puncture (LP) is done at which of the following site-

(A)
T12-L1
(B)
L1-L2

(C)
L2-L3
(D)
L3-L4
Answer: “L3-L4”

33.
What concentration of NaCI in intravenous fluid in termed "isotonic"-

(A)
0.0025
(B)
0.45%
(C)
0.75%
(D)
0.90%
Answer: “0.45%”

34.
Majority of cases of mother to child (vertical) transmission of HIV-1 occur
during-

(A)
Antepartum period
(B)
Intrapartum period
(C)
Post partum period
(D)
Breast feeding
Answer: “Intrapartum period”

35.
A serious and dangerous side effect of penicillin is

(A)
Hepatotoxicity
(B)
Nephrotoxicity
(C)
Anaphylaxis
(D)
Neuromuscular blockage
Answer: “Anaphylaxis”

36.
Which among the following is not an ammonia-oxidizing bacteria?

(A)
Nitrospina gracilis
(B)
Nitrosococcus oceanus
(C)
Nitrosomonas europaea
(D)
Nitrosovibrio tenuis
Answer: “Nitrospina gracilis”

37.
In which of the following treatment involve oxidation of organic constituents of
the wastewater?

(A)
Final treatment
(B)
Advanced treatment
(C)
Secondary treatment
(D)
Primary treatment

Answer: “Secondary treatment”

38.
posthitis is

(A)
Inflammation of penis
(B)
Inflammation of testes
(C)
Inflammation of scrotum
(D)
inflammation of foreskin
Answer: “inflammation of foreskin”

39.
Element helpful in blood coagulation

(A)
Sodium
(B)
Potassium
(C)
Calcium
(D)
Chloride
Answer: “Calcium”

40.
A person is allergic for peanut butter an is going into anaphylactic shock. What
do you do next?

(A)
Have them sit with their head between her knees and have them breathe
deeply

(B)
Give them some water to cool the throat
(C)
Give them some aspirin immediately
(D)
Give them some sweet drinks
Answer: “Give them some aspirin immediately”

41.
A nurse working in a long-term care facility personally follows accepted
guideline for a healthy lifestyle. How does this nurse promote health in the
residents of this facility?

(A)
By being a role model for healthy behaviour
(B)
By not requiring sick days from work
(C)
By never exposing others to any type of illness
(D)
By budgeting time and resources efficiently
Answer: “By not requiring sick days from work”

42.
A patient has intravenous fluids infusing in the right arm. How should the nurse
obtain the blood pressure on this patient?

(A)
Take the blood pressure int the right arm
(B)
Take the blood pressure in the left arm
(C)
Use the smallest possible cuff
(D)

Report inability to take the blood pressure
Answer: “Take the blood pressure in the left arm”

43.
The nurse who is caring for a patient diagnosed with HIV/AIDS incurs a
needlestick injury when administering the patients medications. What would
be the priority actions of the nurse following the exposure?

(A)
Report the incident to the appropriate person and file an incident report
(B)
Wash the exposed area with warm water and soap
(C)
Consent the postexposure prophylaxis at appropriate time
(D)
set up counselling sessions regarding safe practice to protect self.
Answer: “Wash the exposed area with warm water and soap”

44.
what should be done in order to prevent contamination of the environment in
bed making?

(A)
Avoid fanning soiled linens
(B)
strip all linen at the same time
(C)
finish both sides at the time
(D)
Embrace soiled linen
Answer: “Avoid fanning soiled linens”

45.
After surgery, the patient start shiver uncontrollably. What nursing intervention
would you do first?

(A)
Apply warm blanket and continue oxygen as prescribed
(B)
Take the patient rectal temperature
(C)
Page the doctor for further order
(D)
Adjust the thermostat in the room
Answer: “Apply warm blanket and continue oxygen as prescribed”

46.
The nurse asks the client, “What do you fear most about your surgery
tomorrow”? This is an example of which communication technique?

(A)
Providing general leads
(B)
Seeking clarification
(C)
Presenting reality
(D)
Summarizing
Answer: “Providing general leads”

47.
As the nurse you are getting the patient ready for surgery. You are completing
the pre-operative checklist. Which of the following is not part of the pre-
operative checklist?

(A)
Assess for allergies
(B)
Conducting the time out
(C)

Informed consent is signed
(D)
Ensuring that the history and physical examination has been completed
Answer: “Conducting the time out”

48.
A set of shared understanding and assumptions about reality and the world is a
definition for which of the following?

(A)
A Concept
(B)
A Conceptual framework
(C)
A Practice discipline
(D)
A Paradigm
Answer: “A Paradigm”

49.
The nurse is monitoring the post-operative patient who is 24 hrs. Post op from
surgery. Which finding require intervention?

(A)
BP- 100/80 mm Hg
(B)
24 hr. urine output of 300 ml
(C)
Pain rating of 4 on 1 to 10 scale
(D)
Temperature of 99.3-degree F
Answer: “24 hr. urine output of 300 ml”

50.
Recording of electrical activity of skeletal muscle is known as

(A)
Electromyography
(B)
Electroencephalography
(C)
Electrocardiography
(D)
Electro convulsive therapy
Answer: “Electromyography”

51.
The nurse understands that when a patient suffers from vomiting in post
operative period, the following drug is commonly prescribed

(A)
Ondansetron
(B)
Promethazine
(C)
Dicyclomine
(D)
Cinnarizine
Answer: “Ondansetron”

52.
Which of the following drug is commonly used to diagnose Myasthenia gravis
due its rapid onset and short duration of action

(A)
Phenytoin sodium
(B)
Atropine
(C)
Azathioprine
(D)

Edrophonium
Answer: “Edrophonium”

53.
Which of the following therapy is advantageous in preventing Cerebral
embolism in patients with Acute Myocardial infarction with Left ventricular Clot

(A)
Ionotropic Infusion
(B)
Anticoagulation therapy
(C)
Loop Diuretics
(D)
Beta-blockers
Answer: “Anticoagulation therapy”

54.
The nurse notices an adult patient with seizure disorder develops continuous
seizures for more than 15 minutes during her Morning rounds. Which of the
following action is appropriate?

(A)
Administer Lorazepam immediately
(B)
Administer Vecuronium immediately
(C)
Administer Morphine immediately
(D)
Administer Adrenaline immediately
Answer: “Administer Lorazepam immediately”

55.
The Greek philosopher ______ believed that knowledge is acquired through
experience and learning.


(A)
Archimedes
(B)
Rousseau
(C)Plato
(D)
Aristotle
Answer: “Aristotle”


56.
Dr Pula wants to explore differences in child-rearing practices between British
and Chinese parents. She is most likely a:


(A)
cognitive psychologist
(B)
physiological psychologist
(C)
cognitive-ergonomic psychologist
(D)
social-cultural psychologist
Answer: “social-cultural psychologist”

57.
Which of the following solution is recommended for oral care
(A)
Dettol
(B)
5%Savlon
(C)
2% chlorhexidine
(D)
10% Sodium Hypo chloride
Answer: “2% chlorhexidine”


58.
Facilitating peaceful and supportive care in dying patient is called as
(A)
ICU Care
(B)
Ambulatory Care
(C)
Hospice care
(D)
Mercy killing
Answer: “Mercy killing”

59.
which of the following is right about the Minimum number of total air changes
per hour in the operation theater?


(A)
5 air changes per hour
(B)
10 air changes per hour
(C)
< 5 air changer per hour
(D)
20 air changes per hour
Answer: “20 air changes per hour”


60.
Length of spinal cord is :


(A)
25 cm
(B)
35 cm
(C)
45 cm
(D)
65 cm

Answer: “45 cm”
61.
Junction between the sagittal and coronal sutures is called :


(A)
Corona
(B)
Bregma
(C)
Lamda
(D)
Parietal eminence
Answer: “Bregma”


62.
Location or a point where two bones contact each other is called


(A)
Joint
(B)
Rib
(C)
Vertebrae
(D)
Pectoral girdle

Answer: “Joint”


63.
Joints that allow a wide range of movements are called
(A)
Ball-and-socket joints
(B)
Moveable joints
(C)
Slightly moveable joints
(D)
Immovable joints
Answer: “Ball-and-socket joints”


64.
Which of the following statements is more correct?


(A)
Sociology is a natural science
(B)
Sociology is a social science
(C)
Sociology is a applied science
(D)
Sociology is a normative science

Answer: “Sociology is a social science”


65.
Sudden attacks of generalized muscle weakness, leading to physical collapse
while alert is termed as


(A)
Cataplexy
(B)
Klein-Levin syndrome
(C)
Narcolepsy
(D)
Nocturnal myoclonus
Answer: “Cataplexy”


66.
Who introduced cocaine in psychiatry.


(A)
Freud
(B)
Jung
(C)
Miller

(D)
Stanley
Answer: “Freud”


67.
IQ is
(A)
Mentalage/chronological x 100
(B)
CA/MAxlOO
(C)
MA+CA/MAxlOO
(D)
MA+CA/CAxlOO
Answer: “Mentalage/chronological x 100”


68.
The most common post-partum psychosis is


(A)
Mania
(B)
Depression
(C)
Dementia

(D)
Schizophrenia
Answer: “Depression”


69.
 Government of India has initiated mandatory rules for broadcasting cessation
of tobacco use advertisement before every movie telecasted in television. The
type of audio-visual aid used for this advertisement is?


(A)
Auditory AIDS
(B)
Combined A-V Aids
(C)
Visual AIDS
(D)
Multidimensional Aids
Answer: “Combined A-V Aids”
70.
Five qualified persons are discussing on “Technology impact on Health care” in
front of 150 audiences in an auditorium. This is an example of which method of
Health education?


(A)
Conference
(B)

Symposium
(C)
Seminar
(D)
Panel Discussion
Answer: “Panel Discussion”


71.
In Motipur village, in the year 2018 total live birth was 176, Still birth was 20,
Midyear population of the village is 7500, calculate Birth rate of the stated
Village?


(A)
2.34
(B)
23.4
(C)
26.1
(D)
2.61
Answer: “23.4”


72.
Who among the following can adopt a girl under “Hindu Child Adoption Act”?


(A)

Ms. Varsha a 24 years old female who is unmarried
(B)
Ms. Kashi a 27 years old woman married for 3 year and has 1 year old girl.
(C)
Mr. Sudhir 20-year-old unmarried man.
(D)
Mrs. Rani 26 years old married without consent of husband
Answer: “Ms. Varsha a 24 years old female who is unmarried”


73.
In which year Pre conceptional pre-natal diagnosis Test act was enacted?


(A)
1994
(B)
1996
(C)
2003
(D)
2006
Answer: “1994”


74.
Under National Malaria Control program, which is the primary method for
vector control in rural area?

(A)
Indoor residual spray.
(B)
Insecticide treated bed nets
(C)
Anti-larval measures
(D)
Case management
Answer: “Indoor residual spray”


75.
Mr. Kalia is diagnosed to have Kala azar and is undergoing treatment in district
hospital. How much incentive he should receive under revised strategy of total
eradication of Kala Azar?


(A)
Rs. 300 as daily wages for time spent in hospital
(B)
Rs. 500 as daily wages for time spent in hospital
(C)
Rs.2000 as lump sum
(D)
Rs. 200/ day till completion of treatment
Answer: “Rs. 500 as daily wages for time spent in hospital”

76.
Which of the following demonstrates Intersectoral linkages?
(A)
Two-way referral system
(B)
Team approach
(C)
Endorsement done by a midwife to another midwife
(D)
Cooperation between the Nurse and public-school teacher
Answer: “Cooperation between the Nurse and public-school teacher”


77.
As a community health nurse, you are conducting a mass health education
programme on Reduction of solid waste disposal. The most important concept
of your education should be?


(A)
Recycling
(B)
More timber
(C)
Lesser pollution
(D)
Population control
Answer: “Recycling”

78.
Which of the following example best describe long-term goal of family health?
(A)
People in the community will acquire adequate knowledge regarding the cause,
spread and prevention of Poliomyelitis within a month
(B)
Mother will acquire adequate knowledge regarding the cause, spread,
treatment and prevention of diarrhoea within 2 hours.
(C)
Group of people acquire adequate skill to use Proposal protective equipment
within 2 days.
(D)
Group of mothers learn hand washing technique with in one day.
Answer: “Group of mothers learn hand washing technique with in one day”


79.
Mrs. Janaki is posted in sub centre. Which of the following Indicator will help
her to assess MCH care in her area?


(A)
Maternal mortality ratio
(B)
Infant Mortality rate
(C)
Total fertility rate
(D)

Under 5 mortality rate
Answer: “Maternal mortality ratio”
80.
You are conducting a survey in your village. Whom do you include in “Target
Couple”?


(A)
Couples who have 1-2 living children
(B)
Couples who have 2-3 living children
(C)
Married couple wherein the wife is in the age between "15 and 45"
(D)
Reproductive age group of male and female
Answer: “Couples who have 2-3 living children”


81.
Approaches to public health includes all except
(A)
Regulatory
(B)
Socioeconomic
(C)
Service
(D)

Educational
Answer: “Socioeconomic”


82.
Adoption of new ideas includes all except
(A)
Evolution
(B)
Awareness
(C)
Interest
(D)
Adoption
Answer: “Evolution”


83.
In ___ main intention is to seek specific information that will be appreciate
(A)
Empathetic
(B)
Comprehension
(C)
Appreciative
(D)
Therapeutic

Answer: “Therapeutic”


84.
Dialogic listening is also known as ___.
(A)
Therapeutic
(B)
Appreciative
(C)
Relational
(D)
Evaluative
Answer: “Appreciative”


85.
___ means glancing over a textbook to get a general, superficial idea of the
content.


(A)
Scanning
(B)
extensive reading
(C)
skimming
(D)

intensive
Answer: “skimming”


86.
___ reading is ideal and supports comprehension


(A)
Extensive
(B)
Loud
(C)
Intensive
(D)
Silent
Answer: “Silent”


87.
Which one of the following is an unhealthy habit?


(A)
Sharing food
(B)
Bathing twice a day
(C)
Drinking boiled water
(D)

Eating without washing one’s hand
Answer: “Eating without washing one’s hand”


88.
Most common and ideal pelvis is?
(A)
Android
(B)
Gynecoid
(C)
Platypelloid
(D)
Anthropoid
Answer: “Gynecoid”


89.
Bleeding after 24 hours of delivery is considered as postpartum haemorrhage
when blood loss is more than how many millilitres?


(A)
500 ml
(B)
700 ml
(C)
100 ml
(D)

200 ml
Answer: “500 ml”


90.
One of the hazards during induction of Pitocin is


(A)
Elevation in blood pressure
(B)
Infection
(C)
Rupture of uterus
(D)
Early rupture of membranes
Answer: “Rupture of uterus”


91.
The most difficult time to control diabetes during the maternity cycle is


(A)
First trimester
(B)
Last trimester
(C)
Labour & delivery

(D)
Puerperium
Answer: “Labour & delivery”


92.
The mother generally feels active fetal movements first at the end of which
week?


(A)
16th week
(B)
12th week
(C)
14th week
(D)
10th week
Answer: “16th week”


93.
The most sensitive marker to predict preterm labor is
(A)
Serum ferritin
(B)
Ferning test
(C)

Cervical length
(D)
Fibronectin
Answer: “Fibronectin”


94.
The major contributor of amniotic fluid is
(A)
Fetal urine
(B)
Fetal plasma
(C)
Mother's plasma
(D)
Mother's urine
Answer: “Fetal urine”


95.
Which of the following movements occurs throughout labor in the mechanism
of labor?


(A)
Restitution
(B)
Internal rotation

(C)
External rotation
(D)
Descent
Answer: “Descent”


96.
What is the primary goal of disaster management in healthcare?
(A)
To prevent disasters from occurring
(B)
To minimize the impact of disasters on the healthcare system
(C)
To provide immediate relief to disaster victims
(D)
To rebuild and restore the affected healthcare infrastructure
Answer: “To minimize the impact of disasters on the healthcare system”


97.
Which of the following is NOT a phase of disaster management?
(A)
Mitigation
(B)
Response
(C)

Rehabilitation
(D)
Evaluation
Answer: “Evaluation”


98.
During a disaster, what is the role of a triage nurse?
(A)
To provide immediate medical treatment to all patients
(B)
To prioritize patients based on the severity of their injuries
(C)
To coordinate the evacuation of patients to other healthcare facilities
(D)
To assess the overall impact of the disaster on the healthcare system
Answer: “To prioritize patients based on the severity of their injuries”


99.
Identify the common spore-forming bacteria that has increased potential for
Nosocomial Infections
(A)
Actinomyces
(B)
Mycobacterium tuberculin
(C)