18 - Nursing Competitive Exams QAs - NORCET, ESIC

 

Question 6171) 

Immunity transferred to fetus from mother through placenta is: 

A. Active natural immunity 

B. Passive artificial immunity 

C. Passive natural immunity 

D. Active artificial immunity 

Answer: C 

Explanation: Passive immunity is the transfer of active humoral immunity in the form of readymade antibodies. Passive immunity can occur naturally, when maternal antibodies are transferred to the fetus through the placenta, and it can also be induced artificially, when high levels of antibodies specific to a pathogen or toxin. 

Question 6172) The drug of choice for eclampsia: 

A. MgSo4 

B. Prostodin 

C. Timplol 

D. Beta adrenergic blocker 

Answer: A 

Explanation: Magnesium sulfate is the drug of choice for preventing and treating convulsions in severe preeclampsia and eclampsia. Maintenance dose, Give 5g of 50% magnesium sulfate solution with 1 ml of 2% lignocaine in the same syringe by deep IM injection into alternate buttocks every four hours. Continue treatment for 24 hours after delivery or the last convulsion, whichever occurs last. 

Question 6173) The duration of puerperal period is: 

A. From delivery to 1 week 

B. Delivery to 4 weeks 

C. Delivery to 6 weeks 

D. Delivery to 10 weeks 

Answer: C 

Explanation: Puerperium is defined as the time from the delivery of the placenta through the first few weeks after the delivery. This period is usually considered to be 6 weeks in duration. By 6 weeks after delivery, most of the changes of pregnancy, labor and delivery have resolved and the body has reverted to the nonpregnant state. 

Question 6174) First fetal movement felt by the mother is called: 

A. Ballotment 

B. Quickening 

C. Lightening 

D. Kicking 

Answer: B 

Explanation: In pregnancy terms, quickening is the moment in pregnancy when the pregnant woman starts to feel or perceive fetal movements in the uterus. 

Question 6175) 

As per the latest WHO guidelines which dehydration status required ORS : 

A. mild dehydration 

B. Moderate dehydration 

C. Severe dehydration 

D. Any form of dehydration 

Answer: D 

Explanation: ORS is required any form of dehydration. 

Question 6176) 

Which vaccine is contraindicated in pregnancy? 

A. Rubella 

B. OPV 

C. BCG 

D. Hepatitis 

Answer: A 

Explanation: Rubella vaccination is contraindicated during pregnancy. During mass immunization women of childbearing age against rubella, women unknowingly pregnant may be to evaluate the effects of rubella vaccination during pregnancy. 

Question 6177) 

The procedure of removal and ligation of Fallopian tube is referred as : 

A. Mastectomy 

B. Vasectomy 

C. Appendectomy 

D. Tubectomy 

Answer: D 

Explanation: Tubal ligation or tubectomy is a surgical procedure for sterilization in which a woman's fallopian tube are clamped and blocked or severed and sealed either of which prevents eggs from reaching the uterus for implantation. Tubal ligation is considered a permanent method of sterilization and birth control. 

Question 6178) The system of storing and transporting vaccines is termed: 

A. Cold chain 

B. Freezer chain 

C. Cool chain 

D. Vaccination 

Answer: A 

Explanation: The purpose of the vaccine "cold chain" is to maintain product quality from the time of manufacture until the point of administration by ensuring that vaccines are stored and transported within WHO recommended temperature ranges. This module provides guidance for workers at health facility level. 

Question 6179) What is the normal dilation of cervix? 

A. 20 cm 

B. 50 cm 

C. 7 cm D. 

10 cm 

Answer: D 

Explanation: The time of the onset of true until the cervix is completely dilated to 10 cm. 

Question 6180) 

The inflammation and degeneration of liver parenchyma is referred as: 

A. Cirrhosis 

B. Jaundice 

C. Colitis 

D. Cystitis 

Answer: A 

Explanation: The inflammation and degeneration of liver parenchyma is referred as cirrhosis