Union Territories Nursing Council License Examination Model Questions (2025)

Union Territories Nursing Council License Examination Model Questions (2025) according to topic. Answer keys are in the end.

The primary purpose of hand hygiene in healthcare is to:
a) Keep hands clean
b) Reduce healthcare-associated infections
c) Prevent dryness of hands
d) Maintain pleasant odor
What is the normal range of body temperature in Celsius?
a) 35.0 – 35.5°C
b) 36.1 – 37.2°C
c) 38.1 – 39.5°C
d) 34.0 – 35.0°C
The best site to check for an adult’s pulse during a cardiac arrest is:
a) Radial artery
b) Brachial artery
c) Carotid artery
d) Femoral artery
A nurse is providing oral care to an unconscious patient. The best position to prevent aspiration is:
a) Supine
b) Side-lying
c) Prone
d) High Fowler’s
The first step in the nursing process is:
a) Implementation
b) Diagnosis
c) Planning
d) Assessment
The universal precautions are mainly designed to protect against:
a) Respiratory infections
b) Bloodborne pathogens
c) Foodborne illnesses
d) Vector-borne diseases
The most accurate method to measure core body temperature is:
a) Oral thermometer
b) Tympanic thermometer
c) Rectal thermometer
d) Axillary thermometer

Which is the first sign of hypovolemic shock?
a) Bradycardia
b) Decreased respiratory rate
c) Tachycardia
d) Increased blood pressure
The best position for a patient in respiratory distress is:
a) Supine
b) Fowler’s position
c) Trendelenburg
d) Lithotomy
A patient with diabetes mellitus is experiencing confusion, sweating, and shakiness. The nurse should:
a) Check blood glucose levels
b) Administer insulin
c) Encourage exercise
d) Withhold food
Anemia is most commonly caused by:
a) Vitamin A deficiency
b) Low hemoglobin levels
c) High white blood cells
d) Increased platelet count
The first-line treatment for acute asthma attack is:
a) Antihistamines
b) Beta-agonists (e.g., Salbutamol)
c) Antibiotics
d) Corticosteroids

The normal fetal heart rate range is:
a) 100-120 bpm
b) 120-160 bpm
c) 60-100 bpm
d) 160-200 bpm
The first sign of magnesium sulfate toxicity in preeclampsia treatment is:
a) Hypotension
b) Loss of deep tendon reflexes
c) Increased urine output
d) Hyperthermia
The recommended duration of exclusive breastfeeding is:
a) 3 months
b) 6 months
c) 9 months
d) 12 months
The best position for a woman in labor with a prolapsed umbilical cord is:
a) Supine
b) Lithotomy
c) Knee-chest
d) Trendelenburg
The most common cause of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is:
a) Uterine atony
b) Sepsis
c) Thromboembolism
d) Hypertension

The first vaccine given at birth in the National Immunization Program is:
a) DPT
b) Hepatitis B
c) BCG
d) MMR
Koplik’s spots are associated with:
a) Measles
b) Mumps
c) Rubella
d) Chickenpox
A baby is considered low birth weight (LBW) if the weight is:
a) Below 2.5 kg
b) Below 3.5 kg
c) Below 4.5 kg
d) Below 5.0 kg

Which neurotransmitter is decreased in depression?
a) Dopamine
b) Acetylcholine
c) Serotonin
d) Glutamate
The priority nursing intervention for a patient with suicidal thoughts is:
a) Offer group therapy
b) Monitor closely and ensure safety
c) Encourage social isolation
d) Ignore the behavior
The most common side effect of antipsychotic medications is:
a) Weight loss
b) Hypertension
c) Extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS)
d) Hyperactivity

The primary mode of transmission of Hepatitis A is:
a) Bloodborne
b) Sexual contact
c) Airborne
d) Fecal-oral route
The best strategy to prevent neonatal tetanus is:
a) Early cord clamping
b) Exclusive breastfeeding
c) Tetanus immunization during pregnancy
d) Delaying vaccinations

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