17 - Nursing Competitive Exams QAs - NORCET, ESIC

 

Question 6161) 

Which among the following vaccine is stored in the freezer compartment? 

A. TT 

B. DPT 

C. Typhoid 

D. Measles 

Answer: D 

Explanation: In the refrigerator, OPV vails are stored in the freezer compartment (0-4 C) in the main compartment (4-10 C) BCG, measles and MMR are kept in the top rack (below the freezer) other vaccine like DPT, DT, TT, hepatitis A and typhoid are stored in the middle racks while hepatitis A and typhoid are stored in the middle racks, while hepatitis B, varicella and diluents are stored in the lower racks. 

Question 6162) 

Most preferred site of I/M injection in children is : 

A. Gluteal muscle 

B. Deltoid 

C. Lateral aspects of mid-thigh 

D. Ventrogluteal 

Answer: C 

Explanation: There are generally four sites that can be used to give an intramuscular injection. These are best muscle to use infants and small children is the vastus lateralis muscle in the thigh. 

Question 6163) 

The blood groups referred as universal donor is: 

A. O 

B. AB 

C. A 

D. B 

Answer: A 

Explanation: 

At one time, Type O negative blood was considered the universal donor type. This implied that anyone - regardless of blood type - could receive type O negative blood without risking a transfusion reaction. But it's now known that even type O negative blood may have antibodies that cause serious reactions during a transfusion. And blood transfusions in general carry some risk of complications. 

Question 6164) 

During pregnancy complication of an infant delivered by cesarean section: 

A. Respiratory distress 

B. Hypothermia 

C. Hyperthermia 

D. Anemia 

Answer: A 

Explanation: 

One of the biggest challenges a newborn faces after birth is the task of making a smooth transition to air breathing. This task is complicated by the fact that fetal lungs are full of fluid which must be cleared rapidly to allow for gas exchange. Respiratory morbidity as a result of failure to clear fetal lung is not uncommon and can be particularly problematic in some infants delivered by elective cesarean delivery (ECS). 

Question 6165) 

ICDS programmers was initiated related to mother and child is : 

A. 1965 

B. 1975 

C. 1985 

D. 1981 

Answer: B 

Explanation: Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme is world's largest community based programme. The scheme is targeted at children upto the age of 6 years, pregnant and lactating mothers and women 16-44 years of age. The scheme is aimed to improve the health, nutrition and education (KAP) of the target community. Launched on 2 October 1975, the scheme has completed 25 years of its operational age. The article describes in brief, the organisation, achievements and drawbacks of this national programme. It also suggests various thrust areas for its betterment and further improvement. 

Question 6166) 

The national health programmes related to mother and child is: 

A. Maternal and child health programme 

B. Child survival and safe motherhood programme (CSSM) 

C. Reproductive and child health 

D. All of the above 

Answer: D 

Explanation: All programme is related to mother and child 

Question 6167) 

Which formula is used for calculating the estimated date of delivery (EDD)? 

A. Naegele's rule 

B. Infant formula 

C. Labor rule 

D. Rule of nine 

Answer: A 

Explanation: Naegele's rule is a standard way of calculating the due date for a pregnancy. The rule estimates the expected date of delivery by adding one year, subtracting three months, and adding seven days to the first day of a woman's last menstrual period(LMP). The result is approximately 280 days (40 weeks) from the start of the last menstrual period. Another method is by adding 9 months and 7 days to the first day of the last menstrual period. 

Question 6168) 

Total number of bones in your body is: 

A. 208 

B. 206 

C. 204 

D. 200 

Answer: B 

Explanation: The skeleton of an human consists of 206 bones. It is composed of 300 bones at birth, which decreases to 80 bones in the axial skeleton (29 in the skull and 52 in the torso) and 126 bones in the appendicular skeleton (32x2 in the upper extremities including both arms and 31x2 in the lower extremities including both legs). Many small and variable supernumerary bones, such as some sesamoid bones, are not included in this count. 

Question 6169) 

Total number of chromosomes in your body is: 

A. 47 

B. 44 

C. 46 

D. 45 

Answer: C 

Explanation: In humans, each cell normally contains 23 pairs of chromosomes, for a total of 46. Twenty two of these pairs, called autosomes, look the same in both males and females. The 23rd pair, the sex chromosomes, differ between males and females. Females have two copies of the X chromosomes, while males have one X and one Y chromosome. 

Question 6170) 

Bluish discoloration of the vagina is called: 

A. Hegar's sign 

B. Goodell's sign 

C. Chadwick's sign 

D. Rovsing' sign 

Answer: C 

Explanation: The vaginal walls have taken on a deeper color caused by the increased vascularity because of increased hormones. It is noted at the sixth week when associated with pregnancy. It may also be noted with a rapidly growing uterine tumor or any cause of pelvic congestion.