NURSING WRITTEN TEST SAMPLE QUESTIONS

1.Hormones that promote the re-absortion of water by nephron is: A. Androgen B. Oxytocin C. Parathormone D. Vasopressin E.  None of the above 2. What is the correct amount of fluid for the treatment of severe dehydration in a two year old baby? A. 30 ml/kg in first half hour and 70 ml/kg in next two and half hours B. 50 ml/kg in first hour and 50 ml/kg in next 5 hours C. 30 ml/kg in first hour and 70 ml/kg in next 5 hours D. 50 ml/kg in first half hour and 50 ml/kg in next two and half hours E.  None of the above 3. Most common laser used in laryngeal surgery is? A. Argon laser B. Nd YAG laser C. CO2 laser D. KTP laser E. None of the above 4. 14. The nurse is assessing a patient who describes flash backs of an extremely terrifying and painful experience in which she saw hundred of people die in an airline crash which is:- A. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder B. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder C. Panic disorder D. Agoraphobia E.  None of the above 5.  A three y

1. After the nurse has administered droperidol,care is taken to move the client slowly based on the knowledge of droperidol's effect on the: 1. CNS 2. Respiratory system 3. Cardiovascular system 4. Psychoneurologic system 2. During the emergent (resuscitative) phase of burn injury, which of the following indicates that the client is requiring additional volume with fluid resuscitation? 1. Serum creatinine level of 2.5 mg/dL. 2. Serum albumin level of 3.8. 3. Hourly urine output of 60 mL. 4. Little fluctuation in daily weight. 3. The nurse assesses V/S on a client who has had epidural anesthesia.For which of the symptoms should the nurse assess next? 1. bladder distention 2. headache 3. post operative pain 4. ability to move the legs. 4. A client who is scheduled for an open cholecystectomy has a 20-pack-year history of smoking. For which postop complications is the client most at risk? 1. deep vein thrombosis 2. prolonged immobility 3. delayed wound healing 4

ESIC Staff Nurse Exam Questions(Multiple choice) published by www.nursingwork.in at www.nursingwrittentestquestions.blogspot.com on 14/01/2016  1. A murmur is heard at the second left intercostal space along the left sternal border. Which valve area is this? a.  Pulmonic b. Mitral c.   Aortic d. Tricuspid Answer: a.  Pulmonic 2. A patient is leaving the hospital. The family has been told to give her her medications bid. The wife asks what that means. The nurses’ aide tells her to give the medication: a.  only when needed. b. three times a day. c. once a day. d.  twice a day. Answer: d.  twice a day. 3. Which of the following factors would have the least influence on the survival and effectiveness of a burn victim’s porcine grafts? a.  Use of analgesics as necessary for pain relief. b. Adequate vascularization in the grafted area. c. Immobilization of the area being grafted. d.  Absence of infection in the wounds. Answer:  a.  Use of analgesics as neces

THe following objective type/multiple choice nursing exam questions ans answers are useful for upcoming ESIC, AIIMS and other staff nurse recruitment written examinations. 1. A patient known to have Alzheimer’s disease tells the nurses’ assistant that she smells smoke. The nurses aide should: a. put the patient to bed because she is clearly tired. b. tell her that no one is allowed to smoke in the building. c. look around for a fire. d. reassure the patient that there is no fire. e. None of the above Answer:  c. look around for a fire. 2. Which hereditary disease is most closely linked to aneurysm? a.  Marfan's syndrome b. Lupus erythematosus c. Cystic fibrosis d. Myocardial infarction e. None of the above Answer: a.  Marfan's syndrome 3. A patient appears more pale than usual. The nurses’ aide should: a. note it on the chart. b. offer a glass of water. c. get the patient a snack. d.   ask the patient how he feels and take his vital signs immedia

1. Lithotomy position is given to a patient in all of the following conditions except : A)  rectal examination B) enema C) Delivery D) catheterization 2. A potential concern when caring for an older adult who has diminished hearing and vision would be the client’s: A)Cognitive impairment. B) Social isolation. C) Sensory overload. D) Feelings of disorientation. E) None of the Above 3. What is the most common cause of abdominal aortic aneurysm? A) Atherosclerosis B) DM C) HPN D) Syphilis E) None of the Above

1.  A 62 yr old diabetic man comes to the physician for followup. He recently had diabetic screening tests, including urine microalbumin check, foot exam, and Hb A1c. Having failed oral therapy, diabetes is now well controlled with insulin. Lab values and foot exam are within normal range. During the man's annual eye exam three months ago, fundoscopy revealed diffuse, opaque white spots throughout the fundus, a few scattered hard exudates, and mu ltiple small microaneurysms. Visual exam is 20/20 OS and 20/25 OD. He denies floaters, diplopia, or blurred vision. Which of the following is the most likely cause of these findings? A.    Proliferative diabetic retinopathy B. Macular edema C.  Non proliferative diabetic retinopathy D.  Age related ocular changes Answer:  C.  Non proliferative diabetic retinopathy 2.. A one and Half year old boy is diagnosed with a degenerative disease involving the basal ganglia. Further studies show less than 1 % normal activity of the enz