Top Nursing Exam Questions and Answers
Here are the top nursing exam questions and answers which is asked in most of the examination of nursing. Have a look at the same as given below for the better preparation of exams.
1. The Koplik’s spot can be seen by inspecting the:
A. Nasal Mucosa
B. Buccal mucosa
C. Skin on the abdomen
D. Skin on the antecubital surface
Ans: B
2. Which among the following circumstances can cause a hiatal hernia?
A. Increased intrathoracic pressure
B. Weakness of the esophageal muscle
C. Increased esophageal muscle pressure
D. Weakness of the diaphragmatic muscle
Ans: D
3. The blood pressure of a child aged between 3 and 5 years which is observed abnormal?
A. 96/42 mm Hg
B. 105/60 mm Hg
C. 112/65 mm Hg
D. 115/66 mm Hg
Ans: A
4. Parkinson’s disease is caused by the deficiency of which of __________ neurotransmitters?
A. Acetylcholine
B. Dopamine
C. GABA
D. Serotonin
Ans: B
5. Absence of abdominal distention and bowel sounds after abdominal surgery indicates?
A. Hemorrhage
B. Intussusception
C. Paralytic ileus
D. Flatulence
Ans: C
6. The first positive case of coronavirus case in India reported in?
A. Kerala
B. Tamilnadu
C. Gujarat
D. Maharashtra
Ans: A
7. Unfavorable but unavoidable pharmacodynamics effects of a drug at the therapeutic dose is called
A. Hypersensitivity
B. Side effects
C. Toxic effects
D. Idiosyncrasy
Ans: B
8. Which insulin among the following is prescribed for a client with diabetic ketoacidosis?
A. Long-acting insulin
B. Lente insulin
C. Human Regular insulin
D. Human NPH insulin
Ans: C
9. Imipramine is an antidepressant of ______ group.
A. Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA)
B. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
C. Monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)
D. Non-selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
Ans: A
10. Isolation of a child with measles is associated to ______ level of prevention?
A. Primary
B. Secondary
C. Intermediate
D. Tertiary
Ans: A
11. The nurse is to direct an IM injection to a 6-month-old child. The most accurate site to use is ______.
A. Vastus lateralis
B. Dorsal gluteal
C. Ventral gluteal
D. Iliac crest
Ans: A
12. The nurse manages iron using the Z track technique. The chief reason for directing iron via Z track is_____________.
A. To prevent adverse reactions
B. To prevent staining of the skin
C. To improve the absorption rate
D. To increase the speed of onset of action
Ans: B
13. Which of the following causes infectious mononucleosis?
A. Cytomegalovirus
B. Beta-hemolytic Streptococcus
C. Epstein-Barr virus
D. Herpes simplex virus
Ans: C
14. Maximum amount of vitamin D is found in___________.
A. Liver
B. Cheese
C. Egg yolk
D. Cod liver oil
Ans: D
15. Which among the following requires phosphatase test?
A. To test the nitric acid presence
B. To check the methemoglobinemia type, a blood disorder.
C. Test for the efficacy of pasteurization of milk
D. None of the above
Ans: C
16. 3D’s (diarrhea, dementia, dermatitis) are the aspects of which deficiency disorder?
A. Thiamine
B. Biotin
C. Niacin
D. Riboflavin
Ans: C
17. Which antitubercular drugs is responsible for causing red-orange discoloration of urine?
A. Isoniazid
B. Streptomycin
C. Ethambutol
D. Rifampicin
Ans: D
18. Scotch tape swab is used to recognize
A. Tapeworm
B. Anquilostoma
C. Pinworm
D. Cryptosporidium
Ans: C
19. Amoebiasis is transmitted via?
A. Feco-oral
B. Vector-borne
C. Parenteral
D. Airborne
Ans: A
20. Which of the denominator is used to calculate the literacy rate of the Indian population?
A. Population aged 18 years or more
B. Population aged 7 years or more
C. School going population
D. Total mid-year population
Ans: A
21. What is the limit for registration of birth?
A. 7 days
B. 21 days
C. 14 days
D. All of the above
Ans: B
22. Choose the one which is not a socio-economic indicator?
A. Literacy rate
B. Housing
C. Family size
D. Life expectancy at birth
Ans: D
23. Who among the following invented the smallpox vaccine?
A. Louis Pasteur
B. Paul Eugene
C. Edward Jenner
D. John Snow
Ans: C
24. ADHD is generally treated with?
A. Lorazepam
B. Methylphenidate
C. Haloperidol
D. Methocarbamol
Ans: B
25. Which one of the following is a type of delusion commonly seen in depression?
A. Delusion of poverty
B. Delusion of Nihilism
C. Delusion of persecution
D. All the above
Ans: D
26. Deformity of_____________ bone developing in Sprengel’s shoulder?
A. Scapula
B. Radius
C. Ulna
D. Tibia
Ans: A
27. Invertogram is used to diagnose_________
A. Anorectal malformations
B. Tracheoesophageal fistula
C. Cleft lip and palate
D. Hirschsprung disease
Ans: A
28. Which variable is manipulated in an experiment?
A. Independent variable
B. Criteria variable
C. Dependent variable
D. Controller variable
Ans: A
29. Which one would not be in a research proposal?
A. Budget
B. Methods
C. Time frame
D. Results
Ans: D
30. Standard deviation is a measure of?
A. Chance
B. Central tendency
C. Deviation from a mean value
D. None
Ans: C
31. Right to Information Act was formed in______ year.
A. 1985
B. 2001
C. 1999
D. 2005
Ans: D
32. Which one is not required in the consent form?
A. Address of researcher
B. Name of researcher
C. Phone no. of the researcher
D. Income of the researcher
Ans: D
33. Which one is an autocratic method of teaching?
A. Lecture
B. Tutorial
C. Demonstration
D. Independent study
Ans: A
34. The14 principles of management is given by whom?
A. Daniel fraud
B. Henry Fayol
C. Mary Follet
D. Taylor
Ans: B
35. Which one is not included in the clinical method of teaching?
A. Case methods/case study
B. Nursing rounds and reports
C. Process recording
D. Seminar
Ans: D