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Q1.Explain the factors influencing attention
Asked 5 times in 5 years20082015202020232026Attention is the selective focusing of consciousness on a particular stimulus or task. Several factors influence attention and are broadly grouped as external (objective) and internal (subjective) factors.
External factors:
1. Intensity: Loud sounds or bright lights attract attention more…The full answer, with exam tips, is in Question Bank Pro.See prices
Q2.Name the parts of nephron
Asked 3 times in 3 years200620252026The nephron consists of two main parts:
1. Renal corpuscle – comprising the glomerulus (tuft of capillaries) and Bowman's capsule.
2. Renal tubule – comprising the proximal convoluted tubule, loop of Henle (descending and ascending limbs), distal convoluted tubule, and collecting duct (often…The full answer, with exam tips, is in Question Bank Pro.See prices
Q3.Describe qualities of nurse
Asked 3 times in 3 years202120232026Qualities of a good nurse (5 marks)
1. Professional competence: Sound knowledge of nursing theory and skill in procedures; keeps knowledge updated through continuing education and evidence-based practice.
2. Compassion and empathy: Genuine concern for the patient's physical and emotional needs…The full answer, with exam tips, is in Question Bank Pro.See prices
Q4.Explain the functions of stomach
Asked 3 times in 3 years202020242026Functions of the stomach:
1. Storage: Acts as a reservoir for food, allowing intermittent eating; receptive relaxation of the fundus accommodates a meal.
2. Mechanical digestion: Rhythmic peristaltic contractions of the muscular wall churn food with gastric juice, forming chyme.
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Q5.Explain the importance of social structure in the Nursing Profession
Asked 1 times in 1 years2026Social structure refers to the organised pattern of relationships, roles, norms and institutions within a society. Its importance in nursing is as follows:
1. Understanding patients: It helps nurses appreciate the family, caste, religion, economic status and community background of patients, which…The full answer, with exam tips, is in Question Bank Pro.See prices
Q6.Define reliability
Asked 4 times in 4 years2020202220242026Reliability is the consistency or dependability of a test in measuring what it intends to measure. A reliable test yields similar results when administered repeatedly to the same individual or group under identical conditions, and its items are internally consistent. It is expressed as a…
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Q7.Enlist types of communication
Asked 3 times in 3 years202320242026Types of communication are broadly classified as:
1. Verbal communication – use of spoken or written words (e.g., talking, charting).
2. Non-verbal communication – without words, e.g., facial expression, gesture, posture, touch, eye contact, silence.
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Q8.a) Define rest and sleep. b) What are the stages of sleep? c) Describe the factors affecting sleep.
Asked 3 times in 3 years202120232026a) Definitions
- Rest: A state of reduced physical and mental activity that relieves fatigue and restores energy; it may be achieved while awake, lying down, or during quiet activity.
- Sleep: A naturally recurring, reversible state of reduced consciousness and responsiveness to the environment…The full answer, with exam tips, is in Question Bank Pro.See prices
Q9.What is planned discharge?
Asked 3 times in 3 years202220232026Planned discharge is a discharge that is decided in advance by the treating team in consultation with the patient and family, once the patient's condition is stable and treatment goals are met. The nurse prepares the patient beforehand by explaining home care, medications, diet, follow-up visits…
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Q10.Define projection
Asked 3 times in 3 years202120222026Projection is a defence mechanism in which a person unconsciously attributes their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, impulses or motives to another person or object. For example, a student who feels angry may accuse a classmate of being hostile towards them. It reduces anxiety by externalising…
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Q1.What is topical administration of medication?
Asked 3 times in 3 years202120242026Topical administration is the application of a medication directly onto a body surface such as the skin, mucous membranes, eye, ear, nose or rectum, so that it acts mainly at the site of application. It is used for local effects (e.g., ointments, creams, lotions, eye or ear drops) and is absorbed…
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Q2.What are Essential fatty acids? Mention their importance and deficiency manifestations.
Asked 2 times in 2 years20192026Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are polyunsaturated fatty acids that the human body cannot synthesise because it lacks the enzymes to introduce double bonds beyond carbon 9. Hence they must be supplied through diet.
Types:
1. Linoleic acid (omega-6 family) – the true EFA.
2. Linolenic acid (omega-3…The full answer, with exam tips, is in Question Bank Pro.See prices
Q3.Explain the classification of foods
Asked 2 times in 2 years20222026Foods are commonly classified in several ways for teaching and dietary planning.
1. Classification by origin: (a) Animal foods – milk, meat, fish, eggs, poultry; (b) Plant foods – cereals, pulses, vegetables, fruits, nuts, oils.
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Q4.Primary goal of evidence-based practice
Asked 1 times in 1 years2025The correct answer is B. To improve patient outcomes through informed teaching.
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Q5.What is organ donation?
Asked 3 times in 3 years202020212026Organ donation is the voluntary process of donating a healthy organ or tissue from a living or deceased donor for transplantation into a recipient with end-stage organ failure. It may be living-related, living-unrelated, or cadaveric (after brain-stem death or cardiac death), and is governed in…
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Q6.What is Hyponatremia?
Asked 2 times in 2 years20222026Hyponatremia is a serum sodium concentration below 135 mEq/L. It occurs due to sodium loss (vomiting, diarrhoea, diuretics, burns) or dilution from excess water (SIADH, excessive hypotonic IV fluids, heart failure). Manifestations include nausea, headache, confusion, muscle cramps, seizures and…
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Q7.a) What is the meaning of IM injection? b) Explain the various sites of IM injection c) Explain the steps in administration of IM injection.
Asked 2 times in 2 years20242026a) Meaning of IM injection: Intramuscular (IM) injection is the administration of a medication directly into the belly of a muscle, where the drug is absorbed rapidly through the rich muscle blood supply. It is used for drugs that are irritating to veins or subcutaneous tissue, for depot…
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Q8.Define lipids and explain the classification of lipids
Asked 2 times in 2 years20192026Definition: Lipids are a heterogeneous group of organic compounds that are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents such as ether, chloroform and benzene. They are esters of fatty acids with glycerol or other alcohols and serve as concentrated sources of energy (9 kcal/g), structural…
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Q9.What is the energy requirement for a pregnant woman?
Asked 2 times in 2 years20222026A pregnant woman needs extra energy to support maternal tissue growth, fetal development and lactation preparation. As per ICMR-NIN 2020 recommendations, the additional energy requirement is about 350 kcal/day during the second trimester and 500 kcal/day during the third trimester over and above…
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Q10.Enlist four components of Hydrolysis of Starch
Asked 1 times in 1 years2026Hydrolysis of starch yields the following four components: 1) Dextrins (amylodextrin, erythrodextrin, achroodextrin), 2) Maltose, 3) Isomaltose, and 4) Glucose. Starch is first broken into dextrins by amylase, then maltose and isomaltose by maltase, and finally glucose.
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Q1.Mention two uses of ELISA test
Asked 4 times in 3 years202220242026Two uses of ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay):
1. Detection of antigens or antibodies in body fluids for diagnosis of infections such as HIV, hepatitis B and C, dengue, and malaria.
2. Detection of hormones, tumour markers, and other substances, e.g., pregnancy testing (hCG) and measurement…The full answer, with exam tips, is in Question Bank Pro.See prices
Q2.List out types of wounds
Asked 2 times in 2 years20232026Wounds are classified as:
1. Open wounds – incised, laceration, abrasion, puncture, avulsion, amputation.
2. Closed wounds – contusion (bruise), haematoma, crush injury.
3. According to healing: acute wounds (heal in expected time) and chronic wounds (e.g., pressure ulcer, diabetic foot ulcer).
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Q3.Insulin
Asked 13 times in 13 years2006201220132015201620172018201920202021202320242025Insulin is a polypeptide hormone secreted by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas. It is the principal anabolic hormone that lowers blood glucose by promoting cellular uptake and utilisation of glucose, glycogenesis, lipogenesis and protein synthesis, while inhibiting…
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Q4.Explain the forms of cell adaptation after injury
Asked 2 times in 2 years20232025Cell adaptation refers to reversible structural and functional changes by which cells respond to physiological stress or pathological stimuli to survive and maintain function.
Forms of cell adaptation:
1. Hypertrophy: Increase in cell size without increase in cell number, e.g., cardiac muscle in…The full answer, with exam tips, is in Question Bank Pro.See prices
Q5.Name two types of precipitation test
Asked 4 times in 4 years2019202120242026Two types of precipitation tests are:
1. Ring test (e.g., Ascoli's test) – antigen and antibody are layered in a tube, and a ring of precipitate forms at the interface.
2. Gel diffusion test (e.g., Ouchterlony double immunodiffusion) – antigen and antibody diffuse through agar gel and form a…The full answer, with exam tips, is in Question Bank Pro.See prices
Q6.Define sterilization. Explain sterilization by hot air oven.
Asked 4 times in 4 years2022202420252026<strong>Definition:</strong> Sterilization is the process by which all forms of microbial life, including bacteria, bacterial spores, fungi, viruses and parasites, are completely destroyed or removed from an article or environment.
<strong>Sterilization by Hot Air Oven (Dry Heat):</strong>
1.…The full answer, with exam tips, is in Question Bank Pro.See prices
Q7.Draw a neat labeled bacterial cell. Explain Pili and Fimbriae.
Asked 3 times in 3 years201920202026A labeled bacterial cell diagram should show: cell wall, cytoplasmic membrane, cytoplasm, nucleoid (single circular DNA), ribosomes (70S), mesosomes, capsule, flagellum, and pili/fimbriae on the surface.
Pili and Fimbriae:
1. Definition: These are short, thin, hair-like, non-flagellar appendages…The full answer, with exam tips, is in Question Bank Pro.See prices
Q8.Explain enriched culture media
Asked 3 times in 3 years202020212026Enriched culture media are media that contain added nutrient supplements such as blood, serum, egg yolk, vitamins or other growth factors to support the growth of fastidious (nutritionally demanding) microorganisms that cannot grow on ordinary basal media.
Examples:
1. Blood agar – tryptic soy or…The full answer, with exam tips, is in Question Bank Pro.See prices
Q9.Name the four phases of bacterial growth
Asked 3 times in 3 years202320252026The four phases of the bacterial growth curve are:
1. Lag phase – bacteria adapt to the new medium and synthesise enzymes; no significant increase in number.
2. Log (exponential) phase – rapid cell division, population increases logarithmically; most susceptible to antibiotics.
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Q10.Name two bacterial vaccine
Asked 3 times in 3 years202320242026Two examples of bacterial vaccines are:
1. DPT (Diphtheria–Pertussis–Tetanus) vaccine — contains toxoids of Corynebacterium diphtheriae and Clostridium tetani along with killed Bordetella pertussis.
2. BCG (Bacille Calmette–Guérin) vaccine — a live attenuated vaccine derived from Mycobacterium…The full answer, with exam tips, is in Question Bank Pro.See prices
Q1.Aphasia
Asked 12 times in 12 years201020122013201420152016201820202021202320242025Aphasia is an acquired language disorder caused by damage to the language-dominant cerebral hemisphere (usually the left hemisphere in right-handed persons), affecting the ability to understand and/or express language, while intelligence is generally preserved.
Types:
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Q2.Phenytoin / antiepileptic
Asked 7 times in 7 years2007200820122014201720182025Phenytoin is a hydantoin antiseizure medicine that stabilises neuronal membranes mainly by use-dependent blockade of voltage-gated sodium channels.
It is effective for focal seizures and generalized tonic-clonic seizures and is also used in selected status epilepticus protocols after a…The full answer, with exam tips, is in Question Bank Pro.See prices
Q3.Define oncogene
Asked 3 times in 3 years202020232025An oncogene is a mutated or abnormally activated gene that has the potential to transform a normal cell into a cancer cell. It arises from a proto-oncogene, which normally regulates cell growth and division. When activated by mutation, amplification, or translocation, it promotes uncontrolled cell…
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Q4.Parkinson disease
Asked 12 times in 9 years201020132015201620172018201920242025Parkinson disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by degeneration of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra and abnormal alpha-synuclein pathology.
Motor manifestations include:
- Bradykinesia
- Rest tremor
- Rigidity
- Gait impairment
- Postural instability, usually…The full answer, with exam tips, is in Question Bank Pro.See prices
Q5.Quadriplegia
Asked 12 times in 10 years2010201220142016201720182022202320242025Tetraplegia, historically also called quadriplegia, refers to impairment or loss of motor and/or sensory function involving both upper and lower limbs as a result of damage to the cervical spinal cord. Trunk and pelvic-organ function may also be affected depending on the neurological level and…
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Q6.Quinsy
Asked 11 times in 9 years201220142015201720182019202120232025Quinsy is a peritonsillar abscess, a collection of pus in the tissues adjacent to the tonsil, usually developing as a complication of tonsillar infection.
Clinical features may include:
- Severe unilateral sore throat
- Painful swallowing
- Fever
- Trismus
- Muffled or “hot-potato” voice
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Q7.Refractive errors
Asked 10 times in 9 years200920122014201520172018201920232025Refractive errors are defects in the eye's ability to focus light rays accurately on the retina, causing blurred vision. Types: (1) Myopia (short-sightedness) — light focuses in front of retina; corrected with concave (minus) lenses. (2) Hypermetropia (long-sightedness) — light focuses behind…
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Q8.Principles of critical care nursing
Asked 10 times in 7 years2010201420162017202020232025Principles of critical care nursing guide the delivery of safe, holistic, evidence-based care to critically ill patients in intensive care units.
1. Holistic, patient-centred care: Treat the patient as a whole person, not merely the disease or the monitor; respect dignity, privacy and…The full answer, with exam tips, is in Question Bank Pro.See prices
Q9.Conjunctivitis
Asked 9 times in 7 years2010201220162017202120222025Conjunctivitis is inflammation of the conjunctiva.
Major causes include:
1. Viral conjunctivitis:
Frequently associated with adenovirus and commonly causes watery discharge, irritation and redness.
2. Bacterial conjunctivitis:
Usually causes conjunctival redness with mucopurulent discharge.
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Q10.Rhinitis
Asked 8 times in 8 years20102014201620182019202320242025Rhinitis is inflammation of the nasal mucosa, characterised by nasal congestion, rhinorrhoea, sneezing, itching and often post-nasal drip.
Types:
1. Allergic rhinitis – IgE-mediated response to allergens (dust, pollen, mites); seasonal or perennial.
2. Non-allergic (vasomotor) rhinitis – triggered…The full answer, with exam tips, is in Question Bank Pro.See prices
Q1.Echolalia
Asked 10 times in 10 years2013201420162017201920202022202320242025Echolalia is the meaningless, repetitive imitation or parrot-like repetition of words or phrases spoken by another person, without understanding their meaning. It is seen in psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia (especially catatonic type), autism spectrum disorder, and some organic brain…
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Q2.Types of play
Asked 7 times in 7 years2013201420162017201920242025Play is broadly classified as: (1) Functional or exploratory play — simple repetitive muscle activity, e.g., running, banging objects (infancy). (2) Constructive play — building or creating, e.g., blocks, drawing. (3) Dramatic or pretend play — role play, imitation of adults. (4) Games with rules —…
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Q3.Types of ventilation
Asked 7 times in 7 years2007201020122013201420232025Ventilation is the process of supplying fresh air and removing stale air from an enclosed space. Types of ventilation:
1. Natural ventilation: Air exchange occurs through windows, doors, ventilators, chimneys and other openings, driven by wind and temperature differences (stack effect). It is…The full answer, with exam tips, is in Question Bank Pro.See prices
Q4.Principles of education
Asked 4 times in 3 years201320232025Principles of education are the fundamental guidelines that direct teaching–learning activities to achieve desired behavioural changes in learners.
1. Principle of aims: Education must have clear, achievable, learner-centred objectives.
2. Principle of activity: Learning is most effective when the…The full answer, with exam tips, is in Question Bank Pro.See prices
Q5.Token economy
Asked 8 times in 8 years20102012201320172019202120222025Token economy is a behavioural therapy technique in which desirable behaviours are reinforced with tokens (e.g., points, stars, chips) that can later be exchanged for privileges or rewards. It is commonly used in psychiatric rehabilitation and long-stay wards to promote self-care, social skills…
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Q6.Kangaroo mother care
Asked 7 times in 7 years2010201320142018201920242025Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) is a method of caring for low birth weight and preterm newborns in which the infant is kept in continuous skin-to-skin contact with the mother's chest, in an upright prone position, with exclusive breastfeeding and early discharge with follow-up.
Components:
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Q7.Functions of family
Asked 6 times in 5 years20092010201420152025Functions of the family (as a basic unit of society):
1. Biological/reproductive function: Regulation of sexual behaviour, reproduction and continuation of the family line.
2. Economic function: Provision of food, shelter, clothing, income and meeting material needs of members.
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Q8.Modes of disease transmission
Asked 6 times in 5 years20082013201520232025Modes of disease transmission describe how an infectious agent passes from a source or reservoir to a susceptible host.
1. Direct transmission:
- Direct contact: skin-to-skin or mucous membrane contact (e.g., sexually transmitted infections, rabies from animal bite, scabies).
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Q9.Cold chain
Asked 6 times in 5 years20062007201520172025Cold chain is the system of storing and transporting vaccines at recommended temperatures from the point of manufacture to the point of use, so that vaccine potency is maintained until it is administered.
Key points:
1. Purpose: Vaccines are biological products; exposure to heat or freezing can…The full answer, with exam tips, is in Question Bank Pro.See prices
Q10.Flight of ideas
Asked 6 times in 5 years20122015201920222025Flight of ideas is a formal thought disorder in which speech moves rapidly from one idea to another, with loosened associations but usually some understandable connection between successive thoughts. It is commonly seen in mania and hypomania. Example: "I am happy today, happy is a holiday…
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Q1.Parole
Asked 6 times in 6 years201520172022202320242025Parole is the conditional release of a mentally ill offender from a psychiatric or correctional institution before the completion of the full sentence, based on good behaviour and clinical improvement. The patient remains under supervision, must follow treatment and reporting conditions, and can be…
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Q2.Types of club foot
Asked 3 times in 3 years201420192025Club foot (congenital talipes equinovarus) is broadly classified into:
1. Postural (positional) club foot – due to intrauterine moulding; flexible and corrects with passive manipulation.
2. Idiopathic (congenital) club foot – true structural deformity with bony and soft tissue changes; requires…The full answer, with exam tips, is in Question Bank Pro.See prices
Q3.Teamwork in nursing
Asked 3 times in 3 years201120232025Teamwork in nursing is the collaborative effort of health-care team members who share a common goal of providing safe, effective, patient-centred care. Each member contributes unique knowledge and skills while respecting others' roles.
Key elements:
1. Clear, shared goals and defined roles.
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Q4.Explain polarity of the uterus
Asked 3 times in 3 years201620202025Polarity of the uterus is the property by which the upper pole (fundus) contracts first and most strongly, while the lower pole (lower uterine segment and cervix) relaxes and dilates. This fundal dominance creates a gradient of contraction intensity that pushes the fetus downwards. It is essential…
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Q5.Alcoholics Anonymous
Asked 5 times in 4 years2016201920232025Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a voluntary, non-professional, self-help fellowship for individuals with alcohol use disorder. Founded in 1935 by Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith in the USA, it follows a 12-step programme emphasising abstinence, spiritual growth, and mutual support. Members attend group…
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Q6.Stages of dementia
Asked 5 times in 5 years20172018201920242025Dementia is a progressive, irreversible decline in cognitive function severe enough to interfere with daily life and occupational functioning. Its stages are commonly described as:
1. Mild (Early) stage: Forgetfulness of recent events, difficulty finding words, misplacing objects, mild…The full answer, with exam tips, is in Question Bank Pro.See prices
Q7.Sadism versus masochism
Asked 3 times in 3 years202020212025Sadism is a paraphilic disorder in which a person derives sexual arousal and gratification from inflicting physical or psychological pain, humiliation, or suffering on another person. Masochism is the opposite pattern, in which sexual arousal and gratification are obtained from receiving pain…
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Q8.Prevention of mental retardation
Asked 3 times in 3 years201420192025Prevention of mental retardation (intellectual disability) is approached at three levels.
1. Primary prevention (before onset):
- Genetic counselling and avoidance of consanguineous marriage; screening for inherited disorders.
- Adequate maternal nutrition, iron, folic acid and iodine; prevention…The full answer, with exam tips, is in Question Bank Pro.See prices
Q9.Reception order
Asked 3 times in 3 years201920222025A reception order is a legal order issued by a competent authority (usually a Magistrate) under the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, authorising the admission and detention of a person with mental illness in a mental health establishment for assessment and treatment. It is required when a person does…
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Q10.Define spina bifida, list its types, and explain postoperative nursing management.
Asked 2 times in 2 years20242025<strong>Definition</strong>
Spina bifida is a congenital neural tube defect in which the posterior vertebral arches fail to fuse completely, exposing or involving the spinal cord and meninges. It results from failure of neural tube closure during the first 4 weeks of intrauterine…The full answer, with exam tips, is in Question Bank Pro.See prices
Q1.Population
Asked 10 times in 9 years201220132014201520162017201820212025A population (universe) is the complete set of all individuals, objects, or events possessing the characteristics defined by the researcher's criteria, about which conclusions are to be drawn. Example: all postnatal mothers admitted to a selected hospital during a study period. It may be finite or…
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Q2.Demography
Asked 9 times in 7 years2007201020142015201620182025Demography is the scientific study of human populations with respect to size, structure (age, sex, occupation) and distribution, and the changes they undergo through births, deaths and migration. In community health nursing, demographic data (census, vital statistics) help assess population health…
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Q3.Define HELLP syndrome
Asked 2 times in 2 years20182025HELLP syndrome is a severe, life-threatening variant of pre-eclampsia characterised by a triad of: H — Haemolysis (breakdown of red blood cells with raised LDH and schistocytes on smear); EL — Elevated Liver enzymes (raised AST/ALT due to periportal hepatic necrosis); LP — Low Platelet count…
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Q4.Infant mortality rate
Asked 7 times in 7 years2007200920102012201620182025Infant mortality rate (IMR) is the number of deaths of infants under one year of age per 1,000 live births in a given year and area. It is calculated as: IMR = (Number of infant deaths under 1 year during the year ÷ Number of live births in the same year) × 1,000. IMR is a sensitive indicator of…
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Q5.Vital statistics
Asked 7 times in 6 years201420162018202120232025Vital statistics are numerical data relating to vital events in a population, namely births, deaths, marriages, migration and morbidity. They are collected through registration, census and surveys, and expressed as rates and ratios (e.g., birth rate, death rate, infant mortality rate). In community…
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Q6.Range
Asked 6 times in 6 years201420152016201720202025Range is the simplest measure of dispersion. It is the difference between the highest and lowest values in a data set (Range = Highest value − Lowest value). For example, for values 12, 15, 20, 25, the range is 25 − 12 = 13. It is easy to calculate but uses only two extreme values, so it may be…
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Q7.Measures of central tendency
Asked 5 times in 5 years20132016202120232025Measures of central tendency are single values that summarise the centre of a data set, indicating where most observations cluster.
1. Mean: arithmetic average; sum of all values divided by number of observations. Sensitive to extreme values.
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Q8.Statistics
Asked 5 times in 5 years20152021202220232025Statistics is the science of collecting, organising, presenting, analysing and interpreting numerical data to draw valid conclusions. In nursing research it is used to summarise data (descriptive statistics such as mean, percentage) and to test hypotheses or find relationships (inferential…
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Q9.Changes in pregnancy
Asked 3 times in 3 years200920142025Changes in pregnancy (physiological adaptations):
1. Reproductive system: Uterus enlarges from ~50 g to ~1000 g (mostly by hypertrophy/hyperplasia of myometrial cells); amenorrhoea; cervical softening (Goodell's sign), Chadwick's sign (bluish cervix/vagina); breast enlargement, tenderness…The full answer, with exam tips, is in Question Bank Pro.See prices
Q10.Objectives of antenatal care
Asked 3 times in 3 years201020152025Antenatal care (ANC) aims to ensure a safe pregnancy and healthy outcome for both mother and baby. Its main objectives are:
1. To promote, protect and maintain the health of the mother during pregnancy.
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Q1.A 55-year-old male patient is brought to the emergency department with sudden loss of consciousness. The nurse finds him unresponsive, not breathing, and no pulse is felt on carotid artery check for 10 seconds. The ECG monitor shows ventricular fibrillation. As a nurse in the emergency team, what are your immediate actions in the first 2 minutes of recognition of cardiac arrest? (5 marks)
Model question · Case Scenario · 5 marksImmediate actions in first 2 minutes:
1. Call for help and activate the emergency response team.
2. Start high-quality chest compressions at a rate of 100-120 per minute, depth 5-6 cm, allow full chest recoil.
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Q2.In a practical exam, you are asked to perform a comprehensive adult patient assessment on a 60-year-old male admitted with complaints of breathlessness and chest pain. Describe the step-by-step approach you will follow, including history taking and physical examination. (10 marks)
Model question · Practical Exam Question · 5 marks<strong>Step 1: Preparation</strong>
- Collect equipment: stethoscope, BP apparatus, thermometer, pulse oximeter, pen torch, measuring tape, gloves.
- Wash hands and explain procedure to patient.
- Ensure privacy and comfortable position.
<strong>Step 2: History Taking</strong>
- Chief complaints…The full answer, with exam tips, is in Question Bank Pro.See prices
Q3.Explain the importance of a professional resume for a nurse. List any four key components of a good nursing resume.
Model question · Short Essay · 5 marksImportance of a professional resume for a nurse:
- It is the first impression for the employer.
- It shows your qualifications, skills, and experience.
- It helps you get shortlisted for an interview.
- It reflects your professionalism and attention to detail.
Four key components of a good nursing…The full answer, with exam tips, is in Question Bank Pro.See prices
Q4.Describe the role of prolactin in the physiology of lactation.
Model question · Short Essay · 5 marksROLE OF PROLACTIN IN LACTATION
Introduction:
Prolactin is an anterior pituitary hormone primarily responsible for stimulating breast milk synthesis.
1. Source and secretion (1 mark)
Prolactin is secreted by lactotroph cells of the anterior pituitary gland.
Prolactin levels rise during pregnancy and…The full answer, with exam tips, is in Question Bank Pro.See prices
Q5.List and explain any five features of scientific writing
Model question · Short Essay · 5 marksFeatures of scientific writing are:
1. <strong>Accuracy</strong>: Information must be correct and based on facts. No guessing or wrong data.
2. <strong>Clarity</strong>: Writing should be clear and easy to understand. Use simple words and short sentences.
3. <strong>Objectivity</strong>: Writing…The full answer, with exam tips, is in Question Bank Pro.See prices
Q6.Define 'sexual health' as per WHO
Model question · Short Essay · 5 marksAccording to WHO, sexual health is a state of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality. It is not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity. Sexual health requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as…
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Q7.Define 'Soft Skills' in your own words
Model question · Short Essay · 5 marksSoft skills are personal qualities and interpersonal abilities that help a person work well with others. They include:
- Communication skills
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Emotional intelligence
- Time management
- Adaptability
These skills are not technical but are very important for success in…The full answer, with exam tips, is in Question Bank Pro.See prices
Q8.Explain any five causes of stress in nursing students
Model question · Short Essay · 5 marks1. Academic pressure: Heavy study load, many exams, and fear of failure cause stress.
2. Clinical workload: Long duty hours, handling many patients, and fear of making mistakes.
3. Interpersonal conflicts: Problems with classmates, seniors, or teachers create tension.
4. Financial problems: Lack of…The full answer, with exam tips, is in Question Bank Pro.See prices
Q9.During a practical viva, the examiner asks: 'How will you recognize cardiac arrest in a patient? List the signs and steps to confirm.' (5 marks)
Model question · Case Scenario · 5 marksRecognition of cardiac arrest:
Signs:
1. Sudden loss of consciousness (unresponsive).
2. No breathing or only gasping (agonal breathing).
3. No pulse on carotid artery (check for 5-10 seconds).
4. No movement or response to stimuli.
5. Skin may become pale or cyanotic.
Steps to confirm:
1. Ensure…The full answer, with exam tips, is in Question Bank Pro.See prices
Q10.During a practical viva, you are asked to demonstrate the technique for measuring Jugular Venous Pressure (JVP) in a patient with suspected heart failure. Explain the procedure, normal value, and clinical significance. (10 marks)
Model question · Practical Exam Question · 5 marks<strong>Procedure for JVP measurement:</strong>
1. Position patient: semi-recumbent (30-45 degree angle), head turned slightly to left.
2. Identify internal jugular vein: look for pulsation in the neck, just above the clavicle, between sternomastoid muscle heads.
3. Measure vertical height: from…The full answer, with exam tips, is in Question Bank Pro.See prices
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