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 100 Essential MCQs for Nursing Exam 2024 with Answers (Part 1/3)

 100 Essential MCQs for Nursing Exam 2024 with Answers (Part 1/3)

 100 Essential MCQs for Nursing Exam 2024 with Answers (Part 1/3)

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 100 Essential MCQs for Nursing Exam 2024 with Answers (Part 1/3)

Preparing for the Nursing Exam 2024? Whether you’re gearing up for the DSSSB Nursing Officer exam or any other competitive nursing exam, practice is key to success. Below, we’ve compiled 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) covering a wide range of topics essential for nursing students and professionals. Each question is followed by the correct answer to help you gauge your knowledge and focus your study efforts.

 1. Anatomy and Physiology

1. Which organ is primarily responsible for detoxification in the body?  

   – A) Kidneys  

   – B) Liver  

   – C) Lungs  

   – D) Skin  

   Answer: B) Liver

2. The functional unit of the kidney is called:  

   – A) Neuron  

   – B) Nephron  

   – C) Alveolus  

   – D) Glomerulus  

   Answer: B) Nephron

3. Which blood vessel carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart?  

   – A) Pulmonary artery  

   – B) Pulmonary vein  

   – C) Aorta  

   – D) Vena cava  

   Answer: B) Pulmonary vein

4. The primary function of hemoglobin is to:  

   – A) Transport nutrients  

   – B) Carry oxygen  

   – C) Remove waste  

   – D) Regulate temperature  

   Answer: B) Carry oxygen

5. Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?  

   – A) Cerebrum  

   – B) Cerebellum  

   – C) Medulla oblongata  

   – D) Hypothalamus  

   Answer: B) Cerebellum

 2. Fundamentals of Nursing

6. Which of the following is a primary responsibility of a nurse during patient care?  

   – A) Diagnosing diseases  

   – B) Administering treatment as prescribed  

   – C) Writing prescriptions  

   – D) Performing surgeries  

   Answer: B) Administering treatment as prescribed

7. The five rights of medication administration include:  

   – A) Right patient, right time, right dose, right drug, right route  

   – B) Right patient, right time, right temperature, right drug, right route  

   – C) Right patient, right time, right dose, right diet, right drug  

   – D) Right patient, right time, right diagnosis, right drug, right route  

   Answer: A) Right patient, right time, right dose, right drug, right route

8. Hand hygiene should be performed:  

   – A) Only when hands are visibly dirty  

   – B) Before and after patient contact  

   – C) Only after patient contact  

   – D) Once daily  

   Answer: B) Before and after patient contact

9. Which of the following is the best method for preventing pressure ulcers in bedridden patients?  

   – A) Frequent repositioning  

   – B) Using thick blankets  

   – C) Limiting fluid intake  

   – D) Applying heat packs  

   Answer: A) Frequent repositioning

10. A patient is NPO. This means:  

    – A) No physical activity  

    – B) No oral intake  

    – C) No procedures  

    – D) No pain observed  

    Answer: B) No oral intake

 3. Pharmacology

11. Which class of drugs is used to lower cholesterol levels?  

    – A) Beta-blockers  

    – B) Statins  

    – C) Diuretics  

    – D) Anticoagulants  

    Answer: B) Statins

12. Insulin is primarily used to manage:  

    – A) Hypertension  

    – B) Diabetes mellitus  

    – C) Hyperthyroidism  

    – D) Heart disease  

    Answer: B) Diabetes mellitus

13. A common side effect of opioid analgesics is:  

    – A) Diarrhea  

    – B) Constipation  

    – C) Hypertension  

    – D) Insomnia  

    Answer: B) Constipation

14. Which medication is commonly used to treat asthma?  

    – A) Insulin  

    – B) Albuterol  

    – C) Metformin  

    – D) Digoxin  

    Answer: B) Albuterol

15. What is the antidote for warfarin overdose?  

    – A) Vitamin K  

    – B) Protamine sulfate  

    – C) Atropine  

    – D) Naloxone  

    Answer: A) Vitamin K

 4. Maternal and Child Health Nursing

16. The normal fetal heart rate ranges from:  

    – A) 60-100 bpm  

    – B) 100-120 bpm  

    – C) 110-160 bpm  

    – D) 160-200 bpm  

    Answer: C) 110-160 bpm

17. Which of the following is a sign of preeclampsia?  

    – A) Low blood pressure  

    – B) Proteinuria  

    – C) Hypoglycemia  

    – D) Increased heart rate  

    Answer: B) Proteinuria

18. The Apgar score is used to assess:  

    – A) Maternal health during labor  

    – B) Newborn’s physical condition after birth  

    – C) The placenta’s condition  

    – D) Fetal movement in the womb  

    Answer: B) Newborn’s physical condition after birth

19. Which stage of labor involves the delivery of the baby?  

    – A) First stage  

    – B) Second stage  

    – C) Third stage  

    – D) Fourth stage  

    Answer: B) Second stage

20. Which of the following vaccines is recommended for pregnant women?  

    – A) Measles  

    – B) Rubella  

    – C) Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis)  

    – D) Varicella  

    Answer: C) Tdap

 5. Medical-Surgical Nursing

21. Which of the following is a classic sign of left-sided heart failure?  

    – A) Edema  

    – B) Pulmonary congestion  

    – C) Hepatomegaly  

    – D) Ascites  

    Answer: B) Pulmonary congestion

22. Which electrolyte imbalance is most commonly associated with renal failure?  

    – A) Hyperkalemia  

    – B) Hypokalemia  

    – C) Hypernatremia  

    – D) Hyponatremia  

    Answer: A) Hyperkalemia

23. The most common cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is:  

    – A) Asthma  

    – B) Smoking  

    – C) Air pollution  

    – D) Occupational exposure  

    Answer: B) Smoking

24. In diabetes management, HbA1c levels are used to measure:  

    – A) Daily blood sugar levels  

    – B) Insulin dosage  

    – C) Long-term blood sugar control  

    – D) Cholesterol levels  

    Answer: C) Long-term blood sugar control

25. Which of the following is a common symptom of hypothyroidism?  

    – A) Weight loss  

    – B) Tachycardia  

    – C) Fatigue  

    – D) Diarrhea  

    Answer: C) Fatigue

 6. Pediatric Nursing

26. Which vaccine is given to prevent whooping cough?  

    – A) MMR  

    – B) DTaP  

    – C) Hib  

    – D) IPV  

    Answer: B) DTaP

27. What is the most common cause of dehydration in children?  

    – A) Fever  

    – B) Diarrhea  

    – C) Vomiting  

    – D) Excessive sweating  

    Answer: B) Diarrhea

28. A newborn’s first stool is called:  

    – A) Meconium  

    – B) Colostrum  

    – C) Vernix  

    – D) Lanugo  

    Answer: A) Meconium

29. Which of the following is a key feature of Kawasaki disease?  

    – A) Red eyes without discharge  

    – B) White patches in the mouth  

    – C) Dry skin  

    – D) Hair loss  

    Answer: A) Red eyes without discharge

30. Which growth chart is used to track a child’s development?  

    – A) WHO growth chart  

    – B) CDC growth chart  

    – C) AAP growth chart  

    – D) NHANES growth chart  

    Answer: B) CDC growth chart

[Continue the article with the remaining sections on Mental Health Nursing, Geriatric Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Ethics and Legal Issues in Nursing, Infection Control, Nutrition and Dietetics, Critical Care Nursing, Surgical Nursing, Nursing Leadership and Management, Research and Evidence-Based Practice, Emergency Nursing, Nursing Informatics, and End-of-Life Care. Each section should have 5 questions with the correct answers provided.]

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