Railway Staff Nurse Recruitment Model Questions

1. A patient of hypoglycemia fails to regain consciousness after blood glucose is
restored to normal. The complication that carries high mortality and morbidity is:
(a) Cerebral oedema
(b) Lacunar infarct
(c) Post ictal state
(d) Cerebral haemorrhage

2.Which of the following can be used to extract heavy metals from water?
1. Aluminium oxide
2. Cellulose
3. Silica
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only



(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

3:-All are causes of mobile head in primigravida at term except
 A:-Deflexed head
 B:-CPD
 C:-Low inclination pelvis*
 D:-Polyhydramnios

4. Consider the following statements:
Gastric lavage is contraindicated in children in case of
1. iron poisoning
2. kerosene poisoning
3. corrosive poisoning
4. aspirin poisoning



Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 2, 3 and 4
(b) 1, 2 and 4
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3

5. Which of the following is not a common feature of hypersensitivity pneumonitis?
(a) Raised C-Reaction Protein
(b) Chest X-ray may be normal
(c) Lung biopsy may be diagnostic
(d) Eosinophilia

6. First order neurons in the visual pathway are constituted by:
(a) Bipolar cells
(b) Amacrine cells
(c) Ganglion cells
(d) Rods and cones




7.Not a sign of early pregnancy
 A:-Lemon sign*
 B:-Ossianders sign
 C:-Piskacek's sign
 D:-Palmers sign

8. Consider the following statements regarding schizophrenia:
1. Patient feels that other persons put thoughts into his mind
2. Patient feels that he is being punished for his wrong doings
3. He may be in a state of catatonia
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

9: The internal cerebral vein drains into
 A:-Deep middle cerebral vein
 B:-Basal vein of Rosenthal
 C:-Vein of Galen
 D:-Straight sinus
 Correct Answer:- Option-C




10. Following are the common features of Cushing’s syndrome except:
(a) Truncal obesity
(b) Osteoporosis
(c) Distal myopathy
(d) Glucose intolerance
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AIIMS Staff Nurse Exam Questions with Answers

Question #1:-A 17-year-old receives whole body radiation as part of a preparatory regimen for bone marrow transplantation Which of the following cells and tissues in the body is most likely to remain unaltered by the effects of this therapeutic radiation?
 A:-Neurons of cerebral cortex
 B:-Erythropoietic cells of bone marrow
 C: Small intestinal epithelium
 D:-Spermatogonia of testicular tubules
 Correct Answer:-  A:-Neurons of cerebral cortex

Question #2:-The most important function of forceps
 A:-Compression
 B:-Traction
 C:-Rotation of head
 D:-Grasping of fetal head
 Correct Answer:-  B:-Traction


Question # 3:-An arterial thromboembolic is most likely to produce a hemorrhagic infarct in which organ?
 A:-kidney
 B:-liver
 C:-lungs
 D:-bone
 Correct Answer:-  C:-lungs

Question # 4:-Amniotic fluid contains acetylcholine esterase enzymes, what is the diagnosis?
 A:-Osteogenesis imperfecta
 B:-Gastroschisis
 C:-Omphalocoele
 D:-Open spina bifida
 Correct Answer:-  D:-Open spina bifida

Question # 5:-Severe deficiency of coagulation factor IX produces a disorder
 A:-Hemophilia A
 B:-Von Willebrand Disease type 1
 C:-Hemophilia B
 D:-Von Willebrand Disease type 2


 Correct Answer:-  C:-Hemophilia B

Question # 6:-A case of 35 wks pregnancy with polyhydramnios and marked respiratory distress is managed by
 A:-Amniocentesis
 B:-Saline infusion
 C:-IV furosemide
 D:-ARM
 Correct Answer:-  A:-Amniocentesis

Question # 7:-HLA B27 is associated with
 A:-Rheumatoid Arthritis
 B:-Osteo Arthritis
 C:-Ankylosing Spondylitis
 D:-Suppurative Arthritis
 Correct Answer:- C:-Ankylosing Spondylitis


Question # 8:-The following are contraindications of trial labour except
 A:-Elderly primi
 B:-Post maturity
 C:-Mal presentation
 D:-1st degree CPD
 Correct Answer:- D:-1st degree CPD

Question # 9:-Pulmonary hemorrhage syndromes are all EXCEPT
 A:-Goodpasture syndrome
 B:-Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis
 C:-Vasculitis-associated hemorrhage
 D:-Pulmonary embolism
 Correct Answer:- D:-Pulmonary embolism



Question # 10:-Rupture of membranes is said to be premature when it occurs at
 A:-38 wks of pregnancy
 B:-32 wks of pregnancy
 C:-Prior to 1st stage of labour
 D:-2nd stage of labour
 Correct Answer:-  B:-32 wks of pregnancy

Railway Staff Nurse Exam Model Questions with Answer

Question 1:-The legal responsibilities of a Nurse includes
 A:-Protect the patients' rights
 B:-Keep legal records safety
 C:-Legal documentation
 D:-Both (1) and (2)
 Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question 2:-Ethics means
 A:-Study of belief and values
 B:-Study of human behaviour
 C:-Study of human concepts
 D:-Study of philosophical ideas of right or wrong behaviour
 Correct Answer:- Option-C




Question 3:-The failure of professionals' to provide proper care and competent care to patient
 A:-Negligence
 B:-Dissemination
 C:-Parole
 D:-Malpractice
 Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question 4:-One of the purpose of documentation
 A:-Legal record and audit
 B:-Keep the document up to date
 C:-Diagnostic purpose
 D:-Development of Nursing care plan
 Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question 5:-Emergency admission means admitting the patient for
 A:-Routine examination
 B:-Treatment
 C:-Acute conditions
 D:-None of the above
 Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question 6:-The most important and frequent mode of transmission of nosocomical infection is
 A:-Contact transmission
 B:-Airborne
 C:-Droplet
 D:-Vehicle
 Correct Answer:- Option-A




Question 7:-Hazard of restraints are
 A:-Nerve damage
 B:-Pressure sore
 C:-Foot drop
 D:-All of the above
 Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question 8:-Indication for nasogastric intubation
 A:-Paralysis of face and throat
 B:-Abdominal surgery
 C:-Paralytic illus
 D:-Acute abdominal pain

 Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question 9:-Nursing is considered as
 A:-Profession of charity
 B:-Profession of caring
 C:-Profession of teaching
 D:-All of the above
 Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question 10:-It is a way of reviewing the records for the purpose of collecting data
 A:-Research
 B:-Audit
 C:-Record



 D:-Report
 Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question 11:-The replacement of air in the lungs with fluid or a mass
 A:-Consolidation
 B:-Empysema
 C:-Empyema
 D:-Fibrosis
 Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question 12:-Invasion of micro-organism to a susceptible host is known as
 A:-Inflammation
 B:-Infection
 C:-Infiltration
 D:-Contamination
 Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question 13:-Never apply heat to open wounds because
 A:-It may cause bleeding
 B:-It may enhance edema
 C:-It may enhance discomfort
 D:-It may spread infection to surrounding tissues
 Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question 14:-The reason for contraindication of oral intake is
 A:-Unconscious
 B:-Mouth trauma
 C:-Indigestion
 D:-All of the above
 Correct Answer:- Option-D




Question 15:-Z track injection is a method of injecting medication into
 A:-Large muscle
 B:-Long muscle
 C:-Short muscle
 D:-Strong muscle
 Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question 16:-A systematic or continuous procedure of collecting data regarding the origin and extent of a disease
 A:-Research
 B:-Attenuation
 C:-Notification
 D:-Surveillance
 Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question 17:-One of the reason for impaired gas exchange is
 A:-Low tidal volume
 B:-Increased mucous production
 C:-Decreased air entry

 D:-Both (1) and (2)
 Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question 18:-After giving nasogastric feed, elevate the head end of 30-60 degree at least
 A:-40 mints
 B:-30 mints
 C:-60 mints
 D:-10 mints
 Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question 19:-The reason for incubating a nasogastric tube into the patients with extensive burns is
 A:-To improve breathing
 B:-To administer feeds
 C:-To prevent the risk of aspiration
 D:-To aspirate the stomach contents
 Correct Answer:- Option-C




Question 20:-The nursing interventions for patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome
 A:-Maintain patent airway
 B:-Monitor arterial blood gas values
 C:-Remove the misconceptions by discussion
 D:-All the above
 Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question 21:-The symptoms and signs of cardiac arrest includes
 A:-Slow respiration and reduced oxygen in tissues
 B:-Loss of consciousness and sweating
 C:-Rapid breathing and slow pulse rate
 D:-Absence of pulses and loss of conscious
 Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question 22:-First aid measures for rabid dog bite
 A:-Perform through washing of the bitten area with soap and water
 B:-Perform through washing of the bitten area with dettol
 C:-Perform through washing of the bitten area with saline
 D:-Perform through washing of the bitten area with sterile water
 Correct Answer:- Option-A

 A:-Provide complete description of surgery, preparation of patient, exercise and pain relief
 B:-Elicitation of health history, collecting information and teaching
 C:-Documentation of baseline vital signs
 D:-Teaching the patient and family about the surgery
 Correct Answer:- Option-A




Question 24:-Nursing management of minor burns
 A:-Calculation of burn area and fluid
 B:-Initial evaluation and minimising pain, anxiety and administration of tetanus immunisation
 C:-Monitor the airway of breathing
 D:-Administration of antibiotics
 Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question 25:-It is a type of refractory error in which light rays are focused in front of retina ?
 A:-Hypermetropia
 B:-Myopia
 C:-Metropia
 D:-Astigmatism
 Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question 26:-Primary amenorrhoea means
 A:-Absence of menstruation for 3 months
 B:-Absence of menstruation for 6 months
 C:-Absence of menstruation for 1 year
 D:-Failure to begin spontaneous menstruation by the age of 16
 Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question 27:-The most important Nurses advice on patient with epilepsy
 A:-Take the medications regularly and consult the doctor in case of problem
 B:-Do not sit near the fire and do regular exercise
 C:-Do not engage in any activity and consult the doctor in case of problem
 D:-Do not develop stress and fatigue
 Correct Answer:- Option-A




Question 28:-The most important Nurse Responsibility in Relation to Intravenous Drug Administration is
 A:-Controlling the flow rate
 B:-Checking the prescription chart
 C:-Checking and maintaining patency of the vascular access device
 D:-Knowing the therapeutic use of drug
 Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question 29:-Anuria means
 A:-Formation and excretion of urine less than 100 ml in 24 hrs
 B:-Formation and excretion of urine less than 50 ml in 24 hrs
 C:-Formation and excretion of urine less than 10 ml in 24 hrs
 D:-No formation of urine
 Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question 30:-Risk factor for breast cancer
 A:-Recurrent infection and inflammation of breast
 B:-Ovarian and hormonal function
 C:-Dietary and environmental function
 D:-Both (2) and (3)
 Correct Answer:- Option-D

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