HP Staff Nurse exam MCQs | HPSSSB staff nurse exam | Staff Nurse examination Questions and Answers

1. An example of probiotic food:
A. Milk
B. Apple
C. Carrot
D. Kefir

ANS: D

2. The sub-mission of National Health Mission launched in May 2013 to expand health coverage to urban areas:
A. EAG
B. JSY
C. NUHM
D. NRHM

ANS: C

3. Which of the following is not an application of nanotechnology in the food industry?
A. Genetic recombination
B. Antimicrobial packing
C. Enhanced nutrient delivery
D. Improved texture

ANS: A

4. Probiotic bacteria taken together with prebiotics that supports their growth are called :
A. Symbiosis
B. Synbiotics
C. Prebiotics
D. Neobiotics

ANS: B

5. The iron requirement of an NPNL adult woman is :
A. 21 mg/dL
B. 28 mg/dL
C. 31 mg/dL
D. 38 mg/dL

ANS: A

6. An example of non-conventional novel food developed for nutrition security :
A. Soya chunks
B. Bengal gram flour
C. Egg
D. Vegetables

ANS: A

7. Which among the following is not produced using gene technology?
A. Alpha amylase
B. Chymosin
C. Protease
D. Ptyalin

ANS: A

8. An example of conditionally essential fatty acid :
A. Butyric acid
B. Stearic acid
C. Arachidonic acid
D. Palmitic acid

ANS: C

9. Fat soluble Vitamins are mainly stored in :
A. Kidney
B. Stomach
C. Liver
D. Blood

ANS: C

10. A source of soluble fibre is :
A. Wheat bran
B. Sugars
C. Honey
D. Oats

ANS: D

11. In Kidney failure patients, the GFR will be :
A. 90 ml or more/min
B. 15 ml or less/min
C. 60 ml or more/min
D. 60 ml or less/min

ANS: B

12. Tube feeding is also known as :
A. Parental feeding
B. Bolus feeding
C. Gavage feeding
D. Supplementary feeding

ANS: C

13. Which of the following is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids?
A. Fatty fish
B. Butter
C. Lard
D. Sunflower oil

ANS: A

14. Which of the following is a form of Vitamin D?
A. Phytosterol
B. Cholecalciferol
C. Phytoergoesterol
D. Ergosterol

ANS: B

15. Aetiological factor for peptic ulcer :
A. H.Pylori
B. Stress
C. Eating habits
D. All of the above

ANS: D

16. Which of the following is not an essential element of food security?
A. Adequate availability of food
B. Efficient distribution
C. Supplementary feeding
D. Availability of adequate purchasing power with people

ANS: C

17. The best enhancer of iron absorption in the body:
A. Oxalic acid
B. Ascorbic acid
C. Phytic acid
D. Tannins

ANS: B

18. Iodine deficiency does not cause:
A. Mental retardation
B. Dermatitis
C. Miscarriage
D. Vision impairment

ANS: D

19. Anaemia in the rural population may be due to infestation with :
A. Tape worm
B. Pin worm
C. Hook worm
D. Round worm

ANS: C

20. Angular stomatitis and cheilosis are symptoms of the deficiency of :
A. Niacin
B. Calcium
C. Thiamin
D. Iron

ANS: A

21. The most distinguishing trait of autistic child is :
A. Echolalia
B. Inadequate motor development
C. Inability to relate to parents
D. Low IQ

ANS: A

22. VAD is more prevalent among :
A. Young children
B. Girls
C. Adult women
D. Adolescent

ANS: A

23. Assessment of development in children does not involve the measurement of :
A. Abilities
B. Incidental infections
C. Development tasks they can carry out
D. Aptitude

ANS: B

24. FSSAI stands for :
A. Food Standards and Safety Authority of India
B. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
C. Food Service Systems Authority of India
D. Food Science Systems Authority of India

ANS: B

25. Which of the following is a thermophile?
A. Salmonella
B. Staphylococcus
C. Bacilius
D. E.Coli

ANS: C

26. Bifidobacteria is an example of a :
A. Probiotic
B. Prebiotic
C. Virus
D. Pathogen

ANS: A

27. The mental age of a boy is 12 years and chronological age is 10 years. What is the IQ of this boy?
A. 100
B. 120
C. 85
D. 140

ANS: B

28. The Social Welfare Board in 1953 was set up with the object of protecting :
A. Child
B. Child and women
C. Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe
D. All of the above

ANS: B

29. Which of the following drug is an example for Benzodiazepine :
A. Chlordiazepoxide
B. Doxepine
C. Clozapine
D. Clomipramine

ANS: A

30. Scar tissue formation is otherwise known as :
A. Granulation
B. Necrosis
C. Proliferation
D. Fibrosis

ANS: D

31. Which is the most abundant tissue within the human body:
A. Epithelial tissue
B. Connective tissue
C. Muscle
D. Neuron

ANS: B

32. A condition in which a bone matrix is lost, which makes the bone more susceptible to fracture is :
A. Osteomalacia
B. Rickets
C. Osteosarcoma
D. Osteoporosis

ANS: D

33. Foetal circulation consists of :
A. Arteries carrying oxygenated blood to foetus
B. Two umbilical veins and one umbilical artery
C. Two umbilical arteries and one umbilical vein
D. Veins carry deoxygenated blood to foetus

ANS: C

34. A nurse in medical ward had a needle stick injury, after injecting a patient with long term fever. Which diagnostic test would be done for her?
A. ELISA test
B. Antibody titers
C. ANA
D. Skin biopsy

ANS: A

35. The joint between trapezium and the first metacarpal bone of the thumb is an example of:
A. Saddle joint
B. Pivot joint
C. Hinge joint
D. Condyloid joint

ANS: A

36. The largest cranial nerve is :
A. Vagus nerve
B. Abduscent
C. Trigeminal
D. Spinal accessory

ANS: C

37. C- Reactive protein is a substance produced during inflammations in the body. It is produced in:
A. Kidney
B. Bone marrow
C. Liver
D. Stomach

ANS: C

38. Maximum score in glasgowcoma scale is :
A. 10
B. 15
C. 12
D. 16

ANS: B

39. Hypophysis cerebri is located in sella turcia, which is a depression in the body of:
A. Sphenoid bone
B. Ethmoid bone
C. Temporal bone
D. Frontal bone

ANS: A

40. Which of the following blood component therapeutically provide all the coagulation factors?
A.Whole blood
B. Fresh frozen plasma
C. Platelet rich plasma
D. Cryo precipitate

ANS: B

41. Primary responsibility of nurse while caring a client with epidural analgesis is to observe for :
A. Tachy Cardia
B. Renal function
C. Level of Consciousness
D. Hypotension

ANS: D

42. The protein that is found only in mycocardium and increase of which is highly specific to myocardial damage:
A. Myoglobin
B. Troponin-T
C. Troponin-I
D. CK-MB

ANS: C

43. Most commonly observed affect in a schizophrenia patient is :
A. Elation
B. Sadness
C. Anger and hostility
D. Apathy and flatness

ANS: D

44. The part of brain concerned with hungers thirst is:
A. Thalamus
B. Hypothalamus
C. Internal capsule
D. Broca's area

ANS: B

45. The opening between Vocal Cords in the larynx is :
A. Epiglottis
B. Cricoid cartilage
C. Glottis
D. Thyroid cartilage

ANS: C

46. Among the foetal blood vessels, the highest oxygen content is seen in :
A. Umbilical artery
B. Ductus arteriosus
C. Pulmonary artery
D. Ductus venosus

ANS: D

47. Which of the following symptoms are characteristics of endometriosis?
A. Pelvic inflammation
B. Osteoporosis
C. Amenorrhoea
D. Painful menstruation and backache

ANS: D

48. Nurse's primary observation in a diabetic child admitted with ketoacidosis would be:
A. Hyperpnoea
B. Hypertension
C. Brady cardia
D. Bradypnoea

ANS: A

49. In which position, the nurse will keep herself while palpating a patient's neck with lymphadenopathy?
A. Patient's right side
B. Patient's left side
C. In front of the patient
D. At patient's back

ANS: D

50. The term cataplexy denotes :
A. Immobile position that is constantly maintained
B. Rigidity associated with catatonic states
C. Temporary loss of muscle tone
D. Catatonic symptom with rigid odd posture

ANS: C