NMC Past Questions on General Paper Set 5

NMC Past Questions on General Paper Set 5

201. The normal platelet count is
A) 50,000 – 100,000
B) 150,000 – 400,000
C) 500,000 – 800,000
D) 1,000,000

202. The function of hemoglobin is to
A) Fight infection
B) Carry oxygen
C) Clot blood
D) Produce antibodies

203. Sickle cell disease is caused by
A) Iron deficiency
B) Abnormal hemoglobin S
C) Vitamin B12 deficiency
D) Blood loss

204. The drug used for prophylaxis in sickle cell patients is
A) Folic acid only
B) Folic acid + Penicillin
C) Iron tablets
D) Vitamin C

205. The normal ESR is
A) 0-5mm/hr
B) 0-20mm/hr
C) 30-50mm/hr
D) 50-100mm/hr

206. The causative organism of cholera is
A) E.coli
B) Vibrio cholerae
C) Salmonella
D) Shigella

207. The mode of transmission of hepatitis B is
A) Food and water
B) Blood, sexual and mother to child
C) Airborne
D) Vector

208. The incubation period of measles is
A) 3-5 days
B) 10-14 days
C) 21 days
D) 1 month

209. Koplik spots are seen in
A) Chicken pox
B) Measles
C) Rubella
D) Mumps

210. The vaccine for yellow fever is given
A) At birth
B) At 9 months
C) At 12 months
D) At 18 months

211. The main vector for malaria is
A) Aedes mosquito
B) Female Anopheles mosquito
C) Culex mosquito
D) Tsetse fly

212. The drug for treatment of TB is given for
A) 2 months
B) 6 months
C) 9 months
D) 12 months

213. Mantoux test is used to diagnose
A) HIV
B) Tuberculosis
C) Malaria
D) Typhoid

214. The normal pH of blood is
A) 6.8 – 7.0
B) 7.35 – 7.45
C) 7.5 – 7.8
D) 8.0 – 8.5

215. Acidosis occurs when blood pH is
A) Less than 7.35
B) 7.35 – 7.45
C) Greater than 7.45
D) 8.0

216. Alkalosis occurs when blood pH is
A) Less than 7.35
B) 7.35 – 7.45
C) Greater than 7.45
D) 6.8

217. The largest organ in the body is
A) Liver
B) Skin
C) Brain
D) Lung

218. The functional unit of the kidney is
A) Neuron
B) Nephron
C) Alveoli
D) Lobule

219. Insulin is produced by
A) Liver
B) Pancreas – Beta cells
C) Thyroid
D) Adrenal gland

220. The hormone that regulates blood calcium is
A) Insulin
B) Parathyroid hormone
C) Glucagon
D) Adrenaline

221. The cranial nerve responsible for vision is
A) Olfactory
B) Optic nerve II
C) Oculomotor
D) Trigeminal

222. The normal intracranial pressure is
A) 0-5mmHg
B) 5-15mmHg
C) 20-30mmHg
D) 30-40mmHg

223. CVA stands for
A) Cardiovascular Accident
B) Cerebrovascular Accident
C) Cerebral Vascular Attack
D) Coronary Vascular Accident

224. The 3 types of hepatitis that have vaccines are
A) A, B, C
B) A and B
C) B and C
D) A and C

225. The WHO growth chart is used to monitor
A) Blood pressure
B) Child growth and development
C) Immunization
D) Nutrition only

226. Kwashiorkor is due to deficiency of
A) Carbohydrates
B) Protein
C) Fats
D) Vitamins

227. Marasmus is due to deficiency of
A) Protein only
B) Total calories
C) Vitamins
D) Minerals

228. Night blindness is caused by deficiency of
A) Vitamin B
B) Vitamin A
C) Vitamin C
D) Vitamin D

229. Rickets is caused by deficiency of
A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin D
C) Vitamin C
D) Vitamin B

230. Scurvy is caused by deficiency of
A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin C
C) Vitamin D
D) Vitamin K

231. The antidote for paracetamol overdose is
A) Naloxone
B) N-acetylcysteine
C) Atropine
D) Vitamin K

232. The antidote for heparin overdose is
A) Protamine sulfate
B) Protamine sulfate
C) Vitamin K
D) Calcium gluconate

233. The antidote for warfarin overdose is
A) Heparin
B) Vitamin K
C) Protamine
D) Insulin

234. In cardiac arrest the first action is
A) Give oxygen
B) Start CPR
C) Call doctor
D) Give drugs

235. The normal PR interval on ECG is
A) 0.04 – 0.08s
B) 0.12 – 0.20s
C) 0.20 – 0.30s
D) 0.30 – 0.40s

236. The normal QRS complex duration is
A) 0.04 – 0.08s
B) 0.06 – 0.10s
C) 0.12 – 0.20s
D) 0.20 – 0.30s

237. Ventricular fibrillation is treated with
A) CPR only
B) Defibrillation
C) Oxygen
D) IV fluids

238. The normal respiratory rate for an adult is
A) 8-10
B) 12-20
C) 20-30
D) 30-40

239. The normal pulse rate for an adult is
A) 40-50
B) 60-100
C) 100-120
D) 120-140

240. Patient confidentiality is guided by
A) Hospital policy only
B) Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Ethics
C) Doctor’s order
D) Patient’s family