We have prepared a Mock Test from Kerala PSC Previous Year Question paper which was conducted on 29 April 2024 for the post of Staff Nurse Grade II, Question Paper Code 045/2024, Medium of the paper was English.
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A patient with a history of diabetes mellitus is admitted to the hospital for surgery. The surgeon orders an intravenous (IV) infusion of 5% dextrose in Normal Saline (d5NS) at 100 ml/hour. The nurse assesses the patient’s blood glucose level before starting the IV infusion and obtains a reading of 180 mg/dl. What action should the nurse take before initiating the IV infusion ?
[a] Begin the IV infusion as ordered; the blood glucose level is within the acceptable range
[b] Administer a bolus of regular insulin before starting the IV infusion
[c] Notify the surgeon and request a change in the IV fluid to normal saline without dextrose
[d] Increase the IV infusion rate to 150 ml/hour to help lower the patient’s blood glucose
A patient in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) presents with severe sepsis and requires vasopressor support. The physician orders norepinephrine to be administered. Which of the following statements about norepinephrine is correct ?
[a] Norepinephrine primarily stimulates beta-1 adrenergic receptors in the heart
[b] Norepinephrine is a selective alpha-1 adrenergic agonist
[c] Norepinephrine is contraindicated in patients with atrial fibrillation
[d] Norepinephrine is a first-line vasopressor in the treatment of septic shock
A patient in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) has been prescribed a continuous infusion of a vasopressor medication to maintain blood pressure. Which pharmacological properties are most crucial for the nurse to monitor and understand when administering this medication ?
[a] Half-life and elimination kinetics
[b] drug-drug interactions
[c] Receptor affinity and specificity
[d] Volume of distribution and protein binding
A nurse is caring for a terminally ill patient. The patient expresses fear and anxiety about the future. Which therapeutic communication technique would be most appropriate ?
[a] Offering reassurance that everything will be fine
[b] Avoiding the topic to prevent distress
[c] Asking open-ended questions to explore feelings
[d] Telling the patient to focus on the present, not the future
A patient with a history of Chronic Kidney disease (CKd) is admitted to the hospital. The patient’s serum potassium level is critically elevated. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate for managing hyperkalemia in this patient ?
[a] Administer IV calcium gluconate
[b] Administer intravenous (IV) sodium bicarbonate
[c] Administer oral potassium supplements
[d] Administer a loop diuretic such as furosemide
In a surgical setting, which of the following actions represents a breach of aseptic technique during the intraoperative phase ?
[a] A surgeon accidentally touches the edge of the sterile surgical drape
[b] A surgical technologist adjusts their mask without touching their face
[c] A circulating nurse reaches across the sterile field with a sterile instrument
[d] The anesthesia provider handles non-sterile equipment and then touches the patient’s IV line with sterile gloves
Which of the following best describes the concept of “self-care” in holistic nursing ?
[a] It means nurses should prioritize their needs over the patient’s
[b] It emphasizes the importance of nurses caring for their own well-being
[c] It suggests that nurses should not be involved in patient care
[d] It focuses on providing care only for the physical aspect of a patient
In disaster management, what does the term “Triage” refer to
[a] Providing psychological support to survivors
[b] Sorting and prioritizing patients based on their medical needs
[c] Establishing communication with emergency responders
[d] Conducting search and rescue operations
During CPR for an adult victim, what is the recommended compression depth ?
[a] 1 inch (2.5 cm)
[b] 1.5 inches (4 cm)
[c] 2 inches (5 cm)
[d] 2.5 inches (6.5 cm)
When antibodies produced in one body are transferred to another to induce protection against disease is known as
[a] Passive immunity
[b] Herd immunity
[c] Active immunity
[d] Humoral immunity
One gram of protein yields
[a] 8 kcal
[b] 2 kcal
[c] 9 kcal
[d] 4 kcal
Reconstituted BCG vaccine may be used
[a] Within 12 hours
[b] Within 10 hours
[c] Within 3 hours
[d] Within 7 hours
Dengue is transmitted by
[a] Anopheles mosquito
[b] Mansonoides
[c] Aedes Aegypti
[d] Culex mosquito
Continuous scrutiny of the factors that determine the occurrence and spread of disease is called
[a] Quarantine
[b] Surveillance
[c] Medical Survey
[d] Investigation
Deficiency of Niacin leads to a disease called
[a] Rickets
[b] Pellagra
[c] Scurvy
[d] Keratomalacia
Occupational disease caused by inhalation of coal dust
[a] Bagassosis
[b] Byssinosis
[c] Siderosis
[d] Anthracosis
Deaths occurring from 28 days of life to under one year are called
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