Fundamentals of Nursing Part-I

200+ Objective Questions & More

1. In biceps reflex is? 10.The normal blood pressure for an adult is?
contraction of the biceps muscle 120/80 mm of the

2. Normal total bilirubin is? 11.A raised lesion> 1cm?

0.1 to 1.0 mg/dl Papule

3. Find out the true statement regarding eye 12.If beats are missed; at regular interval; it is
irrigation? termed as......?
Irrigate least infected eye first then Intermittent pulse
more infected eye
13.A patient refuses having NG tube; the nurse
4. Respirations are abnormally shallow for 2-3 still putting NG tube for the client committed?
breaths followed by irregular period of apnea are Invasion of privacy
called as......?
biot's respiration 14.Evacuant enema is.......?
Cold enema
5. While wearing gloves; first gloves need to wear
in hand? 15.Which is used for irrigation of bladder; mouth
Non-dominant hand wash and sitzbath?
potassium permanganate
6. Rate of ventilation exceeds normal is.......?
Hyperventilation 16.The abbreviation qh3?
Three hourly
7. Bluish discoloration of the skin and mucus
membrane is? 17.The gauge size of the needle used for
Cynosis subcutaneous injection is.......?
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8. Decreased H+ and decreased PCO2 is the
feature of? 18.If a narrow cuff is used for measuring BP; then
Respiratiory alkalosis what will the outcome?
Falsely high reading will be obtained
9. The most abundant cation in the extra cellular
fluid is?
Sodium
19.Nursing is a theoretical body of knowledge that crisis
prescribes analysis and action to care for an ill
person'. This is proposed by? 30.The position given for air cmbolism after TPN
is.......?
Callista Roy
Trendeleburg at 20 degree and head to
20.Disadvantage of boiling is? left side
Spores are resistant to boiling
31.Who is the current TNAI president?
21.While measuring blood-pressure in upper arm Sr. Gilbert
korskoff's sound is auscultated in blood vessel?
32.Cardiac muscle differs from skeletal muscle
Brachial artery
by?
22.Which complaint by a patient is indicative of It has automaticity
obstructive sleep apnea?
33.Depending on the client's age and physical
Excessive day time sleepiness
condition the room temperature should be.
23.Chest drain should not be clamped. Why? maintained between?

It leads to tension pneumothorax 68º and 74ºF

24.'After meal' is abbreviated as? 34.A nurse administered a wrong dose of

p.c
25.While giving NG tube feeding; Which nursing
action prevents complication?
Provide high fowler's position
26.The concept of 'the greatest good for the
greatest number’ is based on
Utilitarianism theory
medication to a client. Upon realizing the mistake
she immediately reported to the authority and did
incidental reporting. This shows .........?
Accountability
35.Difference between apical and radial pulse
is.......?
Pulse deficit
36.milky white colour of the urine is due to?

27.The tube introduced into the rectum of patient filariasis

to relieve gas is known as.....?
37.….. is the pulse point which is usually used to
Flatus count the pulse rate in infants?

28.Visual acuity can be assessed with .? Apical

Snellen chart 38.The concentration of sodium chloride in our
blood per 100ml is?
29.Sudden fall of temperature to normal is termed
as? 0.009
39.Gas sterilization is otherwise known as......?
Fumigation
40.In the process glycogenesis; Which is
converted into glycogen?
Carbohydrate
41.When performing tracheostomy suctioning; the
nurse should withdraw the catheter after applying
intermittent suction for maximum?
10 Seconds
42.Which breath sound is referred to as classical
sign of bronchial asthma?
Wheezing
43.The nurse is informed that a client with a large
surgical incision is being transferred from the
intensive care unit to the surgical unit. What
medication does the nurse anticipate the
physician will order for this client?
Ascorbic Acid
44.Hypoxemia is.......?
Lack of oxygen in the blood
45.An agent that will inhibit the growth and
development of micro organism without
necessarily killing them?
antiseptic
46.What is the objective to maintain body
mechanics by a nurse?
To avoid strain and fatigue
47.Gelatinous container holding a drug in a
powder; liquid or oil forms?
Capsule
48.Thirst control centre is located in?
Hypothalamus
49.The sites used for subcutaneous infusion are?
Abdominal wall halfway between the
umbilicus and the flank
50.Starvation; diabetic ketoacidosis; shock and
diarrhoea may lead to?
Metabolic acidosis
51.You were assigned to a patient with a
nasogastric tube attached for almost three days. It
is time to irrigate it.What is.the protocol that you
will follow?
A 20 mL sterile saline must be gently
instilled and provide a basinto catch the
return flow
52.Hey's test is?
test for bile salts
53.Which personal protective equipment will help
you to prevent droplet infection?
Mask
54.The physician prescribes 100% O2 at a flow
rate of 10 litre/ min. to a patient with
cardiopulmonary problem. The nurse know that
delivery of 100% O2 concentration is possible by
which oxygen delivery system?
Non rebreather mask
55.When taking apical pulse; where should the
nurse place the stethoscope?
In the 5th intercostal space at the left
mid clavicular line.
56.The antiseptic used for disinfection of
sterilization of instruments in O.T. that cannot be
disinfected by autoclave?
 Cidex 68.Examination of the anus to rectum is known
as?
57.The interpretation of the information collected
about the patient represents the?
Proctoscopy

Health problems of the patient 69.Sensitivity and reaction of a drug is tested by

administering the drug?
58.How long should a nurse wait after taking cold
Intradermally
milk for recording oral temperature?
10-20 mts 70.The client request that; his family members
should be allowed to stay overnight in his room
59.Solution used to reduce oedema is? the nurse need to consult?
glycerin magsulf solution Policy
60.Risk for fall injury is highest among? 71.Laboratory findings during respiratory alkalosis
Older adults are?
pH > 7.45; Paco2 < 35 mmHg; Pao2 <
61.Negative Babinski reflex is?
80 mmHg
all toes bend downward
72.Painful micturation is called?
62.Ability to breath only in upright or standing
Dysuria
position?
Orthopnea 73.During the examination of ear of a 2-year-old
child; the pinna need to hold in direction?
63.Which is an objective data?
Downward and backward
An evaluation of blood pressure
74.Nursing profession is devoted to?
64.Full volume pulse but rapidly collapsing pulse
Promotion of human and social waif
is?
are
water hammer pulse
75.Endoscopic catheters are sterilized by?
65.Normal pH of urine is in the range of?
2% Gluteraldehyde
3.0-5.0
76.Which is not a colloid?
66.While giving NG tube feeding Which nursing
Ringer Lactate
actions prevents complications?
Provide high Fowler's position 77.Radiographic examination of the spinal cord?

67.The reagent used in hot test is?

Myelography

acetic acid 78.The primary purpose of the patient record

is.......?
 Communication 4

79.What is the most effective method of infection 89.Collaborative intervention refers to therapies
control? that requires?
Hand washing Multiple healthcare professionals

80.The process of assessing patients who come 90.Sputum is examined microscopically if

to emergency department and determining the eosinophils are found; then what should be
management priorities is called? suspected?
Triage asthmatic patient

81.Length of cathter need to insert into the stoma 91.The solution which is not used for intravenous
while performing colostomy irrigation is.......? infusion is?
10 cm Dettol

82.Semi solid preparation of a drug or drug in 92.The enema act by irritating the mucous lining
vaseline that is applied to and absorbed by the of the intestine is.......?
skin is?
Purgative enema
ointment
93.Immediate disinfection of all contaminated and
83.Occupied bed means? bodily discharges during the course of disease
is.......?
Make a comfortable bed with the
patient in; when the patient cannot get out Concurrent disinfection
of the bed
94.Most effective way to prevent bed sore is in
84.The percentage and the flow of oxygen in a red bedridden patient is ..?
color venture mask is? 2 hourly position change
40% and 10 lit/min
95.Normal triceps reflex response is.......?
85.Term dysuria means? Extension of arm at elbow
Painful micturation
96.Written document about orders needed to
86.Which is the most common microorganisms in carry out for the clients is.......?
nosocomial infections? Standing orders
Escherichia coli
97.Length to which rectal catheter need to insert
87.During hyponatremia plasma sodium level is? while giving enema is?

< 135 meq/L 15 cm

88.1 gm protein gives calories? 98.Who is the founder of modern nursing?

 Florence Nightingale 109. In hyperpyrexia the body temperature is?

99.In a hospital setting; who is responsible for

informing the patient about surgery along with
possible outcome; risk; complications and
benefits?
Surgeon
100. ….is the fever in which higher degree of
temperature is recording in the morning hours and
lowest in the evening?
Inverse fever
More than 105°F
110. For effective sterlization; the temperature of
autoclave is.......?
121°C
111. Riboflavin deficiency result in.......?
cheilosis
112. The sudden return to a normal temperature
from very high fever is called as?

101. Professional negligence is.......? Crisis

Malpractice 113. Position used during pleural tapping is?

102. A client who smokes two packs of cigarettes Orthopneic

per day is most at risk postoperatively for?
114. The chief extracellular cation in our body
Pneumonia is.......?

103. Which is used to give oxygen for a infant? Na+

Oxygen hood 115. Examination with the help of stethoscope is

called?
104. In a viral infection Which count will be
elevated? Auscultation

Lymphocytes 116. Why "No smoking" sign should be placed at

the unit where the oxygen is on?
105. Fifth vital sign is.......?
oxygen support combustion and so be
Pulse oximetry
aware of danger of fire
106. Stiffening of the body after 2-4 hrs of death
117. Abnormal passage between two organs or
is.......?
between an organ and the outside of the body is?
Rigor mortis
fistula
107. 102°F is equal to?
118. The size of the intravenous cannula used for
38.9°C neonates is?

108. Organ with major role in fluid regulation 24

is.......?
119. Immediate treatment of dog bite?
Kidney
 Wash the wound with soap and water 130. Universal recipient blood group is?

120. Anti-spasmodic enema is also known as?

AB

Carminative enema 131. This organization is the leader in nursing

diagnosis classification?
121. Before administering the medicine to a
NANDA (North American Nursing
patient; a nurse checks the prescription?
Diagnosis Association)
Three times
132. A major goal of restraining the patient is to
122. While performing colostomy irrigation what is prevent?
the maximum height at which fluid container can
be kept? Fall

45 cm 133. For disinfection of sharp instruments can be

used?
123. Which comforts device is used to provide
support for the client in the sitting position? Cidex

back rest 134. Powder or gel form of drug encased in a hard

or soft outer casing that dissolve in the stomach
124. How long the patient should be encouraged is?
to retain the enema solution?
capsule
15-20 min
135. Which is the most common source of client
125. Which type of debridement is most selective injury?
and least damaging for black wound?
Medication error and falls
Chemical debridement
136. Which position is recommended to a patient
126. Vesicle greater than 0.5 cm is.......? with anaphylactic shock?
Bullae Trendelenburg position
127. Making of bed with the client in it is called? 137. Harsh vibrating shrill sound produced during
occupied bed respiration as seen in upper airway obstruction
is.......?
128. A system model that focuses on the
Stridor
response of the client system to actual or potential
environmental stressors was developed by? 138. Elevated specific gravity can be seen in .?
Betty Neuman Dehydration
129. Drug that inhibit the cough reflex; act 139. Compensatory mechanism for metabolic
primarily upon the cough centre in the C.N.S. is? alkalosis is?
antitussives
 Decreased ventilation 149. Solution used in suction bottle before
suctioning with disinfection purpose is.......?
140. During giving enema the distance to which
the tube is inserted in an adult is?
Sodium hypochlorite

8-10 cm 150. The nursing process provides a?

141. Arterial blood gas levels of patient
shows?pH; 7.25; paCO2 37 mm Hg; PaO2 92 mm
Hg; and HCO-3; 18. These laboratory values
indicates?
Metabolic acidosis
142. Primary purpose of using nursing care plan is
to?
ensure consistency of care among all
nursing staff
143. Syphillis infection is caused by a?
Spirochete
Systematic process for delivery of
nursing care
151. Drop is indicated by ........ abbreviation?
Gtt
152. Detention of well person who have come in
contact with an infectious disease for a period of
time equal to the incubation period of the
disease?
Quarantine
153. Name by which the drug is identified in the
official publication is?

144. While administering oxygen by nasal

official name
catheter it should be changed at least after every? 154. 1 ounce is equal to?
8 hours 6 teaspoons
145. Deficiency of Vitamin C leads to? 155. Anorexia means?
scurvey Loss of appetite
146. Fluid balance in a patient is best monitored 156. Which procedure requires a nurse to wear
by? gloves?
Daily weight measurement Providing Oral hygiene
147. Which symptoms would the nurse assess to 157. Central Minister of labour is.......?
determine the oxygen status of patient with iron
deficiency anemia? Bandaru Dattatreya

Increased breathlessness and
decreased activity tolerance
148. Normal serum chloride level is?
100 - 106 meq/L
158. Warts and pimples are examples of.......?
Papule
159. Size of rectal tube for giving cleansing
enema in adult is?
 22 french
160. Pus in urine is.......?
Pyuria
161. Which statement best describes 'knowing the
patient'?
Establishing an understanding of a
specific patient
162. Fumigation is also known as?
Gas sterilization
163. Location of auscultation for apical pulse is .?
5th intercostal space at the left mid-
clavicular line.
164. 500 ml of IV fluid need to be administered
over 5 hr. drop factor is 20. Calculate
drops/minute?
33 drops/min
165. Most important concern while providing oral
care to an unconscious client is.......?
Preventing aspiration
166. An active male patient who weighs 180 lb
(81.65Kg) has undergone dietary instruction. The
patient reports that his current diet consists of 60
g of fat; 200 mg of Cholesterol and 5 g of sodium
per day. What a nurse advises the patient to do?
Decrease his sodium
167. Pulse deficit is?
Difference between apical pulse and
radial pulse
168. Normal serum sodium is about?
135-145 mEq/L
169. Which questioning technique provides
opportunity to discuss?
Open-ended questions
170. "Do you feel discomfort now?This is an
example of?
Close-ended question
171. Thirst centre is located in.....?
Hypothalamus
172. While cleaning eye; it has to be clean from?
Inner canthus to outer canthus
173. The range in the body temperature within
which the cells can function efficiently is?
34 to 41°c
174. Which nursing intervention is most
appropriate in prevention of pressure sore?
Frequent turning and repositioning of
the patient
175. What is mandatory before glucose tolerance
test?
Rich carbohydrate diet from 2-3 days
before test
176. The results of which diagnostic test that
confirm the diagnosis of tuberculosis?
Sputum culture
177. A method used to assist individuals with
disability or chronic illness to attain and maintain
maximum function?
Rehabilitation
178. To provide Fowler's should be elevated to?
 45° angle position; the head end of the
client
179. Macrophages are responsible for?
Phagocytosis
180. Systemic visual examination of the client is
termed as .........?
inspection
181. The nurse establish and maintain an airway
in a client who has experienced a near drowning
in the ocean. For which potential danger should
the nurse assess the client?
Pulmonary oedema
182. Endoscopic catheters are sterilized by?
2% Gluteraldehyde
183. Advanced practice nurses generally work?
Independently
184. Pulse rate less than 60 bpm is called?
Bradycardia
185. In upper GIT bleed; the stool will be?
Tarry black
186. To give fowler's position to a patient; the
head end of the bed is raised to?
45° angle
187. Excessive elimination of carbon dioxide from
the body will leads to?
Respiratory alkalosis
188. Amount of air breathed in one minute is.......?
Minute volume
189. World Breast feeding week?
August 1-7
190. This period marked the religious upheaval of
Luther; Who questions the Christian faith?
Dark period
191. Disease like chromosomal abnormalities;
haemophilia and thalassemia are of…?
Hereditary origin
192. For what clinical indicator must the nurse
assess; the client with gastric lavage or prolonged
vomiting?
Increased serum biocarbonate level
193. Which patient is at highest risk for
postoperative wound infection?
An I8-year-old drug user postoperative
from removal of a bullet in the leg
194. Normal values of RBC is an adult is?
4.5 - 5.5 million/mm3 of blood
195. Florence Nightingale was born in?
Italy
196. Which is the preferred site for intramuscular
injection in infants?
Vastus lateralis
197. A nurse following the principles of hand
washing in order to meet?
Safety and security needs
198. Which nursing interventions should you use
to prevent foot drop and contractures in a patient
recovering from a subdural hematoma?
High-top sneakers
199. 1 grain means?
 60 mg 201. states guide lines for administering a
medication when needed?
200. Which physiologic needs is of priority
according to Maslow's hierarchy of needs?
standing order

Oxygen 202. Hypodermal injection commonly known as?

Subcutaneous

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