Here are 30 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) tailored for the Bihar Nursing Board License Examination.
General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) MCQs
1. Anatomy & Physiology
- Which organ is responsible for filtering and purifying blood in the human body?
a) Liver
b) Kidney
c) Heart
d) Lungs
Answer: b) Kidney - What is the normal pH range of human blood?
a) 6.8 – 7.0
b) 7.35 – 7.45
c) 7.8 – 8.0
d) 6.0 – 6.5
Answer: b) 7.35 – 7.45 - Which chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood to the body?
a) Right atrium
b) Left atrium
c) Right ventricle
d) Left ventricle
Answer: d) Left ventricle - The cranial nerve responsible for vision is:
a) Olfactory nerve
b) Optic nerve
c) Vagus nerve
d) Facial nerve
Answer: b) Optic nerve - The longest bone in the human body is:
a) Humerus
b) Tibia
c) Femur
d) Radius
Answer: c) Femur
2. Medical-Surgical Nursing
- What is the most common symptom of myocardial infarction (heart attack)?
a) Abdominal pain
b) Chest pain
c) Leg swelling
d) Rash
Answer: b) Chest pain - Which condition is characterized by a deficiency of insulin?
a) Hypertension
b) Diabetes mellitus
c) Osteoporosis
d) Hyperthyroidism
Answer: b) Diabetes mellitus - Which electrolyte imbalance can cause muscle weakness and cardiac arrhythmias?
a) Hypokalemia
b) Hypercalcemia
c) Hyponatremia
d) Hypoglycemia
Answer: a) Hypokalemia - Which drug is commonly used as an anticoagulant?
a) Insulin
b) Warfarin
c) Paracetamol
d) Digoxin
Answer: b) Warfarin - The first step in managing an unconscious patient is:
a) Check for airway obstruction
b) Start CPR
c) Give oxygen
d) Measure blood pressure
Answer: a) Check for airway obstruction
3. Community Health Nursing
- What is the recommended exclusive breastfeeding duration for infants?
a) 3 months
b) 6 months
c) 9 months
d) 12 months
Answer: b) 6 months - What is the primary cause of maternal mortality in India?
a) Hypertension
b) Postpartum hemorrhage
c) Malnutrition
d) Infection
Answer: b) Postpartum hemorrhage - What is the incubation period of tuberculosis?
a) 1-2 weeks
b) 2-12 weeks
c) 6-9 months
d) 1 year
Answer: b) 2-12 weeks - Which vaccine is given at birth in India?
a) DPT
b) BCG
c) MMR
d) OPV
Answer: b) BCG - What is the normal range of hemoglobin in adult females?
a) 8-10 g/dL
b) 10-12 g/dL
c) 12-16 g/dL
d) 16-20 g/dL
Answer: c) 12-16 g/dL
4. Obstetrics & Gynecology
- What is the average duration of pregnancy?
a) 28 weeks
b) 30 weeks
c) 34 weeks
d) 40 weeks
Answer: d) 40 weeks - What is the first sign of pregnancy?
a) Weight gain
b) Morning sickness
c) Missed period
d) Fetal movements
Answer: c) Missed period - What is the safest position for a pregnant woman during labor?
a) Supine
b) Lithotomy
c) Left lateral
d) Prone
Answer: c) Left lateral - Which hormone maintains pregnancy?
a) Estrogen
b) Progesterone
c) Oxytocin
d) Prolactin
Answer: b) Progesterone - Eclampsia is characterized by:
a) High blood pressure and seizures
b) Low blood pressure and fainting
c) Severe nausea and vomiting
d) Frequent urination
Answer: a) High blood pressure and seizures
5. Pharmacology & Toxicology
- Which drug is used to treat anaphylaxis?
a) Paracetamol
b) Epinephrine
c) Ibuprofen
d) Diazepam
Answer: b) Epinephrine - The antidote for morphine overdose is:
a) Naloxone
b) Atropine
c) Vitamin K
d) Digoxin
Answer: a) Naloxone - The side effect of aminoglycosides is:
a) Nephrotoxicity
b) Hypertension
c) Hypoglycemia
d) Constipation
Answer: a) Nephrotoxicity - Which medication is a bronchodilator?
a) Metformin
b) Salbutamol
c) Ranitidine
d) Omeprazole
Answer: b) Salbutamol - What is the recommended route of administration for insulin?
a) Intravenous
b) Subcutaneous
c) Oral
d) Intramuscular
Answer: b) Subcutaneous
6. Mental Health Nursing
- The most common mental disorder worldwide is:
a) Schizophrenia
b) Depression
c) Bipolar disorder
d) Phobia
Answer: b) Depression - Which therapy is most effective for treating phobias?
a) Cognitive behavioral therapy
b) Electroconvulsive therapy
c) Group therapy
d) Psychoanalysis
Answer: a) Cognitive behavioral therapy - The drug used to treat schizophrenia is:
a) Haloperidol
b) Diazepam
c) Fluoxetine
d) Lithium
Answer: a) Haloperidol - The term ‘psychosis’ refers to:
a) Memory loss
b) Loss of contact with reality
c) Anxiety disorder
d) Depression
Answer: b) Loss of contact with reality - Which vitamin deficiency is linked to depression?
a) Vitamin A
b) Vitamin B12
c) Vitamin D
d) Vitamin K
Answer: c) Vitamin D
