Nursing Exam Question Answers

Prepare for Nursing Officer & Staff Nurse Exams with solved question papers and subject-wise nursing exam questions. Practice Nursing Exam Question Answers MCQs, model answers, and previous year papers from ESIC, RRB, NIMHANS, KPSC, and Medical Colleges.

On the request of many nurses preparing for the upcoming Nursing Officer/ Staff Nurse Examinations, we have published a collection of Solved Question Papers and Model Question Answers to support your preparation.

The previous year papers and model sets provide a real exam-like experience and help candidates understand the type of questions, difficulty level, and important topics covered in recent recruitments.

We have included question papers from recently conducted examinations such as:

• ESIC Staff Nurse Exams
• RRB Nursing Officer Exams
• NIMHANS Staff Nurse Recruitment
• KIMS & VIMS Staff Nurse Examinations
• KPSC Staff Nurse Exams
• Medical College Staff Nurse Recruitment Tests

These resources will be especially useful for candidates aiming to improve their speed, accuracy, and confidence before appearing for their respective exams.

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• Helps understand exam pattern and syllabus coverage
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• Highlights important topics and repeated questions
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Nursing Exam Question Answers Based on Different Subjects

Preparing for Nursing Officer/ Staff Nurse Examinations requires subject-wise practice. To make your preparation easier, we have compiled a list of important Nursing Questions from different subjects. These will help you revise systematically and strengthen your concepts before the exam.

1. Anatomy & Physiology

• Structure and functions of human body systems
• Important organs and their physiology
• Blood circulation and respiratory system
• Nervous system and endocrine glands

2. Fundamentals of Nursing

• Nursing ethics and responsibilities
• Patient care procedures
• Infection control practices
• Nursing process (Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation)

3. Medical-Surgical Nursing

• Common diseases and nursing management
• Pre- and post-operative care
• Emergency nursing care
• Fluid and electrolyte balance

4. Community Health Nursing

• National health programs
• Immunization schedules
• Epidemiology and public health concepts
• Primary health care & rural health services

5. Mental Health / Psychiatric Nursing

• Common mental health disorders
• Therapeutic communication
• Psychiatric medications
• Role of nurse in mental health care

6. Pediatric Nursing

• Growth and development of children
• Common pediatric illnesses and management
• Care of newborns and premature infants
• Vaccination and child nutrition

7. Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing

• Antenatal, intranatal and postnatal care
• Complications during pregnancy
• Family planning methods
• Common gynecological disorders

8. Pharmacology

• Classification of drugs
• Commonly used medicines in nursing practice
• Side effects and contraindications
• Safe administration of drugs

9. Nutrition and Dietetics

• Balanced diet and nutritional requirements
• Deficiency diseases
• Diet planning for special conditions
• Role of nutrition in health promotion

10. General Knowledge & Current Affairs (for Competitive Exams)

• Latest health-related government schemes
• Recent nursing recruitments and policies
• General awareness in science and technology
• Current events related to healthcare sector

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Sample Multiple Choice Nursing Exam Question Answers

1. Which vitamin is essential for blood clotting?
a) Vitamin A
b) Vitamin C
c) Vitamin D
d) Vitamin K
? Answer: d) Vitamin K

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2. The normal respiratory rate of an adult at rest is:
a) 10–12 breaths/min
b) 12–20 breaths/min
c) 20–30 breaths/min
d) 30–40 breaths/min
? Answer: b) 12–20 breaths/min

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3. The universal blood donor group is:
a) A
b) B
c) AB
d) O negative
? Answer: d) O negative

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4. Which is the most common site for intramuscular injection in adults?
a) Deltoid
b) Gluteus maximus
c) Vastus lateralis
d) Dorsogluteal
? Answer: c) Vastus lateralis

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5. Which of the following is a sign of hypoglycemia?
a) Excessive thirst
b) Sweating and tremors
c) Polyuria
d) Dry skin
? Answer: b) Sweating and tremors

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6. The incubation period of Hepatitis B is:
a) 2–6 weeks
b) 6–10 weeks
c) 1–6 months
d) 1 year
? Answer: c) 1–6 months

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7. The Apgar score is assessed at:
a) 1 and 2 minutes
b) 1 and 5 minutes
c) 5 and 10 minutes
d) 10 and 15 minutes
? Answer: b) 1 and 5 minutes

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8. Which electrolyte imbalance is most likely to cause cardiac arrhythmia?
a) Hypokalemia
b) Hypocalcemia
c) Hyponatremia
d) Hypomagnesemia
? Answer: a) Hypokalemia

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9. The normal range of hemoglobin in adult females is:
a) 8–10 g/dl
b) 10–12 g/dl
c) 12–16 g/dl
d) 16–18 g/dl
? Answer: c) 12–16 g/dl

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10. The drug used as an antidote for organophosphate poisoning is:
a) Atropine
b) Adrenaline
c) Diazepam
d) Morphine
? Answer: a) Atropine