Andaman Nicobar Group C 2023: A&N Health Department, Nursing Officer, CBT, Slot 2

1.
Which of the following was the most important early production centre of the Company
art?


(A)
Agra
(B)
Benaras
(C)
Calcutta
(D)
Madras


Answer: C (Calcutta)


2.
Which sportsperson won both the World Rapid and World Blitz chess titles?
(A)
R Praggnananda
(B)
Magnus Carlsen
(C)
Koneru Humpy
(D)
Harika Dronavalli


Answer: B (Magnus Carlsen)


3.
Which state announced that no rhinos were poached in 2022, the first time since 2000?


(A)
West Bengal
(B)

Assam
(C)
Bihar
(D)
Odisha


Answer: B (Assam)


4.
Aerosols are particles in air, less than
(A)
2μ
(B)
4μ
(C)
3μ
(D)
1μ


Answer: D (1μ)


5.
The Indian National Congress had adopted the famous Poorna Swaraj (Complete
Independence) resolution at its session held at


(A)
Karachi
(B)
Allahabad
(C)
Lahore
(D)
Calcutta

Answer: C (Lahore)


6.
The Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the administration and control
of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes in the four states of:


(A)
Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura and Nagaland
(B)
Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram
(C)
Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland
(D)
Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Nagaland


Answer: B (Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram)


7.
The following river originates in Rajasthan and disappears in Gujarat?
(A)
Luni
(B)
Narmada
(C)
Tapi
(D)
Banas


Answer: A (Luni)


8.
‘Viva Engage’ is a new application of which tech major?
(A)
Meta

(B)
Amazon
(C)
Microsoft
(D)
Google


Answer: C (Microsoft)


9.
Which country has launched the cargo spacecraft ‘Tianzhou-5’?
(A)
Russia
(B)
China
(C)
Israel
(D)
UAE


Answer: B (China)


10.
Which Indian chess player has recorded third consecutive win in his career against
Magnus Carlsen?


(A)
Gukesh D
(B)
Praggnanandhaa R
(C)
Vidit Gujrathi
(D)
Nihal Sarin

Answer: B (Praggnanandhaa R)


11.
What is the wavelength range of ultraviolet rays?
(A)
Between 40 nm and 40000 nm
(B)
Between 60 nm and 4000 nm
(C)
Between 0.0006 nm and 400 nm
(D)
Between 0.6 nm and 400 nm


Answer: D (Between 0.6 nm and 400 nm)


12.
What are ultrasonic sounds?
(A)
Sounds of frequencies above 2 KHz
(B)
Sounds of frequencies above 20 KHz
(C)
Sounds of frequencies above 200 KHz
(D)
Sounds of frequencies above 20 Hz


Answer: B (Sounds of frequencies above 20 KHz)


13.
Which of the following represents ideal gas law?
(A)
PVT = constant
(B)

PT/V = constant
(C)
PV/T = constant
(D)
VT/P = constant


Answer: C (PV/T = constant)


14.
Which of the following is a naturally occurring alloy of Gold and Silver?
(A)
Bronze
(B)
Electrum
(C)
Duralumin
(D)
Nordic gold


Answer: B (Electrum)


15.
Which of the following is also known as Alumina?
(A)
AlO2
(B)
Al2O3
(C)
Al2O4
(D)
Al2CO2


Answer: B (Al2O3)

16.
Which of the following statements related to principal quantum number (n) is not
correct?


(A)
Energy of the orbital increases with increase of n
(B)
Size of an orbital increases with increase of n
(C)
The shell M is represented by principal quantum number 2
(D)
Total number of allowed orbitals in Shell K is 1


Answer: C (The shell M is represented by principal quantum number 2)


17
Which of the following body organ filters the dirty blood?
(A)
Lungs
(B)
Heart
(C)
Kidneys
(D)
Brain


Answer: C (Kidneys)


18
In which part of the cell, glycolysis process occurs?
(A)
Nucleus
(B)
Mitochondria

(C)
Chloroplast
(D)
Cytoplasm


Answer: D (Cytoplasm)


19
The process through which the roots of plants absorb water from the soil is -
(A)
Transpiration
(B)
Osmosis
(C)
Diffusion
(D)
Root Hair


Answer: B (Osmosis)


20
A network of extremely narrow tubes through which the arteries and veins are
connected is known as –


(A)
Vena cava
(B)
Capillaries
(C)
Valves
(D)
Vessel


Answer: (B) Capillaries

Section B


21.
A women delivered this morning, because this is her first child, which of the following
goals is most appropriate -


(A)
Early discharge for mother and baby
(B)
Rapid adoption to role of parents
(C)
Effective education of both parents
(D)
Minimal need for expression of negative feelings


Answer: Effective education of both parents


22.
Most frequent side effect associated with the use of IUCD is -
(A)
Ectopic pregnancy
(B)
Expulsion of IUCD
(C)
Rupture of uterus
(D)
Excessive menstrual flow


Answer: Excessive menstrual flow


23.

If the first day of a woman's last menstrual period was july 22, the estimate date of
child birth would be –


(A)
42095
(B)
47209
(C)
38473
(D)
41760


Answer: 47209


24
During +2 station, position of foetal head is -
(A)
Below ischeal spine
(B)
Above ischeal spine
(C)
Behind ischeal spine
(D)
Just above of pelvic inlet


Answer: Below ischeal spine


25
Fertilization occurs in -
(A)
Uterus
(B)
Fallopain tube
(C)

Pelvis
(D)
Vagina


Answer: Fallopain tube


26
In following which vaccine is given to a pregnant lady -
(A)
Measles
(B)
BCG
(C)
Tetanus
(D)
DPT


Answer: Tetanus


27
Movement of fetus, felt by a pregnant woman at 18-20 week of pregnancy, is known
as –


(A)
Lightening
(B)
Qucikening
(C)
Amenorrhoea
(D)
Weaning


Answer: Qucikening

28
Which is the most common and ideal pelvis-
(A)
Android
(B)
Gynaecoid
(C)
Platy pelloid
(D)
Anthropoid


Answer: Gynaecoid


29
Glassgow coma scale (GCS) is a measure of -
(A)
Neurological assessment
(B)
Level of consciousness (LOC)
(C)
Fluid volume
(D)
Intra cranial pressure (ICP)


Answer: Level of consciousness (LOC)


30
Which is the following medications would the nurse anticipate the physician would
order to increase the blood pressure for a patient with septic shock-


(A)
Atropin
(B)
Dopamine

(C)
Digoxine
(D)
Nitroglycerine


Answer: Dopamine


31
The Non-madifiable risk factors for hypertension include all except:
(A)
Age
(B)
Genetic factors
(C)
Obesity
(D)
Sex


Answer: Obesity


32
The begign tumor of blood vessel is called-
(A)
Hemangioma
(B)
Myoma
(C)
Lipoma
(D)
Adenoma


Answer: Hemangioma


33

Which is not an example of S.T.D.
(A)
Hepatitis-A
(B)
Syphilis
(C)
AIDS
(D)
Gono


Answer: Hepatitis-A




34
The test that is most specific for myocardial damage is-
(A)
CK MB
(B)
Myoglobin
(C)
Troponini-I
(D)
CK


Answer: CK MB


35
Which one of the following actions would a nurse take first when caring for a patient
experiencing a cardiac arrest-


(A)
Initiate cardiac monitoring
(B)
Provide intravenous access

(C)
Establish an open airway
(D)
Obtain a pilse oximetry reading


Answer: Establish an open airway


36.
The bacterium Staphylococcus aureus is which type of bacteria?
(A)
Mesophile
(B)
Mesophile and psychrophile
(C)
Psychrophile
(D)
Thermophile


Answer: Mesophile


37. What are the cell wall structural components of fungi?
(A)
Peptidoglycan
(B)
cellulose
(C)
chitin
(D)
chitin, cellulose, or hemicellulose


Answer: chitin, cellulose, or hemicellulose


38.

Radha's teacher observed that Radha is finding difficulty in reading blackboard. The
doctor suggests that Radha needs to increase the food rich in which of the following
nutrients:


(A)
Vitamin K
(B)
Vitamin A
(C)
Vitamin C
(D)
Vitamin D


Answer: Vitamin A




39.


Bitot spot ______ vitamin deficiency.


(A)
A
(B)
D
(C)
E
(D)
K


Answer: A


40.
The CPR that should be done to the heart attack patients per minute is?

(A)
3 times
(B)
6 times
(C)
2 times
(D)
10 times


Answer: 2 times




41.
A client complains of not being able to stay awake during the day even after sleeping
throughout the night. What should the nurse suggest to the client?


(A)
Go to a mental health professional for evaluation of possible depression
(B)
Go to your physician for a physical examination
(C)
Purchase an over the counter sleep aid to deepen night time sleep
(D)
During more caffeinated beverages in the day time to stay awake


Answer: Go to your physician for a physical examination


42.
Role of Vitamin K in wound healing
(A)
Co factor of the enzyme system
(B)
Involved in collagen synthesis

(C)
Promotes epithelization
(D)
Essential in the synthesis of prothrombin


Answer: Essential in the synthesis of prothrombin


43.
The term gastric lavage indicates:
(A)
Visual examination of the stomach
(B)
Administration of a liquid feeding into the stomach
(C)
Washing out the stomach with a medicated solution or water
(D)
A surgical opening through the abdomen to the stomach


Answer: Washing out the stomach with a medicated solution or water


44.
The nurse is caring for a client in the recovery are(A) Which position should the
unconscious client is placed while in the immediate post anesthesia phase?


(A)
Supine
(B)
Prone
(C)
Side lying
(D)
Supine with a pillow under the head


Answer: Side lying

45.
The nurse assesses a post-operative client who has a rapid weak pulse, urine output
of less than 30ml/hr. and decreased blood pressure. The client’s skin is cool and
clammy. What complication should the nurse suspect?


(A)
Thrombophlebitis
(B)
Hypovolemic shock
(C)
Pneumonia
(D)
Would dehiscence


Answer: Hypovolemic shock


46.
Which of the following is the most important purpose of hand washing?
(A)
To promote circulation
(B)
To avoid touching the client with a dirty hand
(C)
To prevent the transfer of micro organisms
(D)
To provide comfort


Answer: To prevent the transfer of micro organisms


47.
Which of the following should be included in a plan of care for a client receiving total
parenteral nutrition (TPN)?

(A)
Withhold medications while the TPN is infusing
(B)
Change TPN solution every 24 hrs.
(C)
Flush the TPN line with water prior to initiating nutritional support
(D)
Keep client on complete bed rest during TPN therapy


Answer: Change TPN solution every 24 hrs.


48.


What is the procedure to eliminate the transient flora and reduce the count of
residential flora of hands


(A)
Aseptic technique
(B)
Hand washing
(C)
Medical asepsis
(D)
Surgical Hand washing


Answer: Surgical Hand washing


49.
The nurse caring for patients in a hospital setting institutes CDC standard precaution
recommendations for which category of patients?


(A)
Only patients with diagnosed infections
(B)

Only patients with visible blood, body fluid, or sweat
(C)
Only patients with nonintact skin
(D)
All patients receiving care in hospitals


Answer: All patients receiving care in hospitals


50.
Food frequency record provides
(A)
Detailed record of measured amounts of all foods and fluids.
(B)
Information about the types of food eaten but not the quantities
(C)
Complete date of the food and beverages consumes during a typical 24 hour period
(D)
Information about the quantity of food intake


Answer: Information about the types of food eaten but not the quantities


51.
All of the following is true about the mechanism of action of germicides EXCEPT
(A)
Denaturation of bacterial proteins
(B)
Detergent-like action
(C)
Deoxidation of bacterial protoplasm
(D)
Competition with the essential substrate in the organism


Answer: Deoxidation of bacterial protoplasm

52.    Which of the common agent is used for the Fumigation of operation theatres
and ICUs?


(A)   Halogens
(B)   Formaldehyde
(C)   Glutaraldehyde
(D)   Phenol


Answer: Formaldehyde


53.   The concentration of glutaraldehyde for disinfection purposes is
(A)   4%
(B)   6%
(C)   2%
(D)   8%


Answer: 2%


54.


45-year-old man was admitted with a head injury. The nurse understands
management of increased ICP includes all of the following interventions EXCEPT?


(A)   Administration of Osmotic Diuretics
(B)   Administration of Hypertonic saline
(C)   Administration of Hypotonic saline
(D)   Administration of corticosteroids


Answer: Administration of Hypotonic saline


55.
Which of the following part of the brain sends signals "alert" to the higher centers in
response to incoming messages?

(A)
Reticular formation
(B)
Hippocampus
(C)
Limbic system
(D)
Amygdala


Answer: Reticular formation


56.
In neurons, the axons are insulated by a matter named as …
(A)
Nerve fiber
(B)
Myelin sheath
(C)
Ganglion
(D)
Sylvian sheath


Answer: Myelin sheath


57.
56-year-old male patient was admitted with memory impairment. His mini-mental
examination score ranges from 10-18 points which indicates


(A)
Mild cognitive impairment
(B)
Moderate cognitive impairment
(C)
Normal cognitive function

(D)
Severe cognitive impairment


Answer: Moderate cognitive impairment


58.
Following decompressive craniotomy of a patient, the nurse elicit the Glasgow coma
score and she identifies an abnormal posture of a patient with elbows, wrists, and
fingers flexed and legs extended and rotated inward it corresponds to what score of
motor response


(A)
M2
(B)
M3
(C)
M4
(D)
M5


Answer: M3


59.
Small blood spills, which are less than 10 cm is cleaned with which of the following
solution
(A)
1:40 sodium hypochlorite
(B)
1:30 sodium hypochlorite
(C)
1:20 sodium hypochlorite
(D)
1:10 sodium hypochlorite

Answer: 1:10 sodium hypochlorite


60.


Food is converted to energy in –
(A)
Mitochondria
(B)
Nucleolus
(C)
Chloroplast
(D)
Gland


Answer: Mitochondria


61.
The Tissue that lines and covers the body is -
(A)
Epithelial
(B)
connective
(C)
Nervous
(D)
Muscle


Answer: Epithelial


62.
All of the following are functions of the skin EXCEPT
(A)
Protection
(B)

Vitamin B synthesis
(C)
Temperature regulation
(D)
Sensation


Answer: Vitamin B synthesis


63.
The cells producing the pigment responsible for skin colour are the
(A)
Keratinocytes
(B)
Melanocytes
(C)
Adipocytes
(D)
Merkel cells


Answer: Melanocytes


64.


Which of the following is the correct statement about society?
(A)
An agglomeration of people
(B)
A group of people bound by discipline
(C)
An association which regulates membership
(D)
An association patterned on the norms of inter-action


Answer: An agglomeration of people

65.


The habitual tendency to be anxious in general is called?
(A)
Trait anxiety
(B)
Generalized anxiety disorder
(C)
State anxiety
(D)
Unwinding Anxiety


Answer: Trait anxiety


66.
Exaggerated self-importance is a feature of which delusion?
(A)
Somatic delusion
(C)
Delusion of grandeur
(C)
Delusion of reference
(D)
Somnambulism


Answer: Delusion of grandeur


67.
Dissociation is seen in all except
(A)
Somnambulism
(C)
Fugue

(C)
Multiple personality
(D)
Oxazepam


Answer: Somnambulism


68.
The commonest cause of mental retardation is:
(A)
Alkaptonuria
(B)
Kluver-Bucy syndrome
(C)
Korsakoffs syndrome
(D)
Birth asphyxia


Answer: Birth asphyxia


69.


Mrs. Payal, 30 years old widow is a resident of Motichur village with formal education
up to eighth class having good communication skills and leadership qualities. She was
appointed as a health worker for 980 existing populations to create health awareness
in same village on the basis of her eligibility and qualification. Name the designation
which is most suitable for Mrs. Payal?


(A)
Village health guide
(B)
Anganwadi worker
(C)
ASHA

(D)
ANM


Answer: ASHA


70.
Mrs. Soni has undergone 4 months training for becoming an Anganwadi worker before
getting posted in an area. Which of the following aspect was NOT a part of her
training?


(A)
maintenance of growth chart
(B)
Non formal preschool Education
(C)
Conduction of home delivery in Emergency
(D)
Referral services


Answer: Conduction of home delivery in Emergency


71.
In water treatment plant, during Rapid sand or mechanical filter method, why
“BACKWASHING” process is done?


(A)
For Oxidation of Ammonia
(B)
Dislodge the impurities from sand bed
(C)
To adsorbs bacteria from water
(D)
Settling down of precipitate or Sludge

Answer: Dislodge the impurities from sand bed


72.
Ms. Sonam is a swimmer, and regularly visits Swimming pool, she has developed
“plantar wart”, which of the following organism is most likely reason for her disease?


(A)
E. Floccosum
(B)
Tinea Cruris
(C)
Papilloma Virus
(D)
Trichophytes


Answer: Papilloma Virus


73.
Which of the following is an example of secondary air pollutant?
(A)
Factory chimney fumes
(B)
Exhaust Pipe fumes
(C)
Smoke from wood burning
(D)
Ozone


Answer: Ozone


74.
Mr. Akhil is a health educator and he has the ability to win friends and influence people.
This characteristic of Mr. Akhil demonstrates which skill?

(A)
Motivation
(B)
Persuasion
(C)
Counselling
(D)
Coercion


Answer: Persuasion


75.
The Child marriage Restraint Act in India is an example of which of the following
approaches?


(A)
Regulatory approach
(B)
Health education approach
(C)
Service Approach
(D)
Primary health care approach


Answer: Regulatory approach


76.
Ms. Susan is conducting a group education on cessation of smoking and audience
perceived her health education trustworthy. This reflect which principle of health
education?


(A)
Participation
(B)

Credibility
(C)
Comprehension
(D)
Feedback


Answer: Credibility


77.
Mrs. Arti is a primi term mother. Her weight is 57 kg. During history collection you find
out that her pre conception weight was 46 kgs, what is your interpretation on her weight
gain?


(A)
Normal
(B)
Excessive weight gain
(C)
Baby might be low birth weight
(D)
Need referral


Answer: Normal


78.
Mr. Shyam is suffering from Tuberculosis and he is diagnosed to have MDR-TB. He
is resistance to which of following drugs?


(A)
Rifampicin and Isoniazid
(B)
Rifampicin and Pyrazinamide
(C)
Rifampicin and Fluoroquinolones

(D)
Rifampicin and Ethambutol


Answer: Rifampicin and Isoniazid


79.
Mrs. Kavya who is HIV positive delivers in your facility. Under Prevention of parent to
child transmission of HIV. What should be your action?


(A)
Provide ARV prophylaxis to infant.
(B)
Ensure ART until post-natal period.
(C)
Advice for avoiding breast feeding.
(D)
Avoid regular immunization to infant.


Answer: Provide ARV prophylaxis to infant.


80.
Mrs. Shyamala 34 years female visited STI/RTI clinic and diagnosed to have Inguinal
Bubo. Which of the following kit she will receive for treatment?


(A)
Kit 3 (White)
(B)
Kit 4 (Blue)
(C)
Kit 5 (red)
(D)
Kit 7 (black)


Answer: Kit 7 (black)

81.
Propaganda includes all except
(A)
Knowledge instilled in the minds of people
(B)
Prevents thinking by readymade slogans
(C)
Appeals to reason
(D)
Aims at impulsive actions


Answer: Appeals to reason


82.
Principles of health education includes all except
(A)
Unknown to known
(B)
Interest
(C)
Participation
(D)
Comprehension


Answer: Comprehension


83.
___ aims at making people work together for the common good of the organisation.


(A)
communication
(B)
combination

(C)
conversation
(D)
connection


Answer: communication


84.
At each stage of communication there is a potentiality of interference, which may
hinder the process. Such interference is referred to as.


(A)
sender
(B)
receiver
(C)
barrier
(D)
user


Answer: barrier


85.
___ describes every type of human communication that is not verbal.
(A)
vocalists
(B)
prosody
(C)
haptics
(D)
para language


Answer: para language

86.
Normally, communication is ___ in which the information or message is transferred
from one person to another.


(A)
important
(B)
interpersonal
(C)
personal
(D)
impersonal


Answer: interpersonal


87.
The World Health Day is celebrated on ________.
(A)
1st March
(B)
7th April
(C)
6th October
(D)
10th December


Answer: 7th April


88.
Which of the following hormones is not produced by the placenta?
(A)
Testosterone
(B)

Estrogen
(C)
Progesterone
(D)
Human chorionic gonadotropin


Answer: Testosterone


89.
The most frequent side effect associated with the use of IUCD is?
(A)
Ectopic pregnancy
(B)
Expulsion of IUCD
(C)
Rupture of uterus
(D)
Excessive menstrual flow


Answer: Excessive menstrual flow


90.
Which of the following is a sign of toxemia of pregnancy?
(A)
Low blood pressure
(B)
High blood pressure
(C)
Low blood sugar
(D)
High blood sugar


Answer: High blood pressure

91.
The blood vessels in the umbilical cord consist of?
(A)
Two arteries and one vein
(B)
Two veins and one artery
(C)
One artery and one vein
(D)
Two arteries and two veins


Answer: Two arteries and one vein


92.
Obstetrical emergencies include all, except?
(A)
Ectopic pregnancy
(B)
Placenta anterior
(C)
Placenta previa
(D)
Eclampsia


Answer: Eclampsia




93.
A woman had a midline episiotomy performed at delivery. The primary purpose of the
episiotomy is to?


(A)
Allow forceps to be applied
(B)

Enlarge the vaginal opening
(C)
Eliminate the possibility of lacerations
(D)
Eliminate the need for caesarean birth


Answer: Eliminate the need for caesarean birth




94.
A woman delivered this morning, because this is her first child, which of the following
goals is most appropriate?


(A)
Early discharge for mother and baby
(B)
Rapid adoption to role of parent’s
(C)
Effective education of both parent’s
(D)
Minimal need for expression of negative feelings


Answer: Effective education of both parent’s


95.
A pregnant woman presents with severe abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding, and a
positive pregnancy test. Which of the following conditions is most likely?


(A)
Threatened abortion
(B)
Ectopic pregnancy
(C)
Placenta previa

(D)
Spontaneous miscarriage


Answer: Ectopic pregnancy


96.
A catastrophic disaster has occurred 5 miles from the hospital you are working in. The
hospitals disaster plan is activated and the wounded are brought to the hospital. You
are helping triage the survivors. One of the wounded is able to walk around and has
minor lacerations on the arms, hands, chest, and legs. You would place what colour
tag on this survivor?


(A)
Red
(B)
Yellow
(C)
Green
(D)
Black


Answer: Green


97.
While triaging the wounded from a disaster, you note that one of the wounded is not
breathing, radial pulse is absent, capillary refill >2 seconds, and does not respond to
your commands. What colour tag is assigned?


(A)
Green
(B)
Red
(C)
Yellow

(D)
Black


Answer: Black


98.


The wounded victim is unable to walk, has respiratory rate of 12, capillary refill is 8
seconds, and is unresponsive. The wounded victim is assigned what tag colour?


(A)
Green
(B)
Red
(C)
Yellow
(D)
Black


Answer: Red
99.
Which of the following strategy the nurse will adopt for patients with Methicillin-
resistant staphylococcus Aureus infection?


(A)
Droplet isolation
(B)
Contact isolation
(C)
Respiratory isolation
(D)
Handwashing


Answer: Contact isolation

100.
All of the following are strategies to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia except?
(A)
Patient should be nursed in a semi-recumbent position
(B)
Checking readiness for ventilator weaning
(C)
Regular oral hygiene
(D)
Periodic ventilator tubing change


Answer: Periodic ventilator tubing change