FUNDAMENTAL OF NURSING
IMPORTANT QUESTIONS
FOR GNM NURSING 2024
FUNDAMENTAL OF NURSING IMPORTANT QUESTIONS 2024
GNM Fundamentals of Nursing (Fundamentals of Nursing, First Aid and Personal Hygiene) First Year Important Questions 2024
SECTION – I
Write the meaning of the following
Emollient
Asphyxia
Splint
Afebrile
Fill in the blanks
The primary source of data is …………….
The pioneer of modern nursing is ……………..
Lack of roughage in the diet leads to ……………
Bleeding from nose is known as …………….
Write short notes
Nursing management of client with dehydration
Sterilization techniques
Role of nurse in discharge procedure
Menstrual hygiene
Care in rigor
Define health
Explain about determinants of health
Define cross infection
List the prevention of cross infection
Explain about barrier nursing
Define insomnia
List the causes of insomnia
Enumerate the nursing measures to induce insomnia
SECTION – II
Choose the correct answer
Benedict’s solution is used in test of i. urine for albumin ii. Urine for sugar iii. Urine for ketone bodies iv. Urine for reaction
Dyspneic patient can have the best position is i. prone position ii. Left lateral iii. Supine position iv. Flower’s position
Anoxia means i. absence of oxygen in tissues ii. Presence of oxygen in tissues iii. Lack of oxygen in tissues iv. Oxygen in blood
State whether the following statements are TRUE OR FALSE
Random specimens are collected only at one time
Poison can be neutralized by using specific antidotes
Knee chest position is used to examine rectum
Heat regulation centre is hypothalamus
Write short notes
Health care team
Importance of records and reports
Cold applications
Prevention of decubitus ulcer
Care of body after death
Define incontinence of urine
Enumerate the causes of incontinence of urine
Write various methods to prevent and treat incontinence of urine
Define accidents
What is the first aid management for accidents in case of conscious patients
What is the first aid management for road traffic accidents
SECTION – I
Give the meaning of the following
Asepsis
Decubitus ulcer
First aid
Auscultation
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The inner part of the syringe is called ……………
Lack of oxygen in the tissues is called ……………
The mechanical device used in relieve cardiac asthma is …………..
Data can be classified as ……….. and ……………………. Data
Write short notes
Importance of records and reports
Holistic approach in nursing care
Nurses role in maintaining intake and output chart
Disinfection techniques
Qualities of a good nurse
Urine test for sugar and albumin
Define feeding
Discuss the nurse’s responsibilities in feeding a helpless client orally
Define personal hygiene
Explain the role of nurse in maintaining personal hygiene of a bed ridden patient
SECTION – II
Choose the correct answer and write
An agent that has the power to kill bacteria i. bacteriostal ii. Bacteriocide iii. Bacteriostatic
The visual examination of the body is called i. palpation ii. Auscultation iii. Inspection
Fowler’s position is used to relieve i. dyspnoea ii. Abdominal pain iii. Back pain
The following is not a method of oxygen administration i. oxygen hood ii. Oxygen tent iii. Nebulizer
State whether the following statements are TRUE OR FALSE
Presence of blood in the urine is called haematuria
Drugs used to stop vomiting are called antidiuretics
Blood pressure in children is normally lower than in adults
Write short notes
Hot applications used in the care of patients
Nursing care of a bed sore patient
Comfort devices and their uses
Aseptic techniques
Therapeutic communication
Voluntary agencies
Define dehydration
List the signs and symptoms of dehydration
Explain the nursing management of a patient with dehydration
Define burns
Explain the first aid management of a patient with moderate degree burns
Discuss the role of nurse in the care of a dying patient
SECTION – I
Give the meaning of the following
Hospital
Proctoclysis
Exercise
Rigor
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……………. Is a process by which one person convey thoughts, feelings and ideas to another
……………… is the amount of moisture in the air
……………. Is the cracking or ulceration of the lips and angles of the mouth
………………. Is the thermoregulatory centre situated in the brain
Write short notes
Qualities of a good nurse
Principles of record writing
Nursing care of a client with decubitus ulcer
Needs of dying patient and his/her relatives
Interpersonal relationship in nursing
What is discharge planning of a patient
How to prepare the client and his/her relatives for discharge
Write in detail the role of a nurse in discharging a client from hospital who was admittted for gastro enteritis
Write the importance of maintaining good personal hygiene
Explain the nurse’s role in providing care of hair, hands and feet
SECTION – II
Choose the correct answer
The respiration regulating centre is the i. cerebellum ii. Hypothalamus iii. Medulla oblongata
The instrument used to examine the eyes i. otoscope ii. Ophthalmoscope iii. Cystoscope
Presence of sugar in the urine is called as i. glycouria ii. Oliguria iii. Albuminuria
State whether the following statements are TRUE OR FALSE
Dyspnoea means difficulty in swallowing
Visual examination of the body is called inspection
Pyuria means blood in the urine
Laryngoscope is used to examine the larynx
Write short notes
Care of thermometers
Administration of oxygen
Routes of administration of drugs
Medical asepsis
What is catheterization
List the purposes
Write the responsibilities of a nurse in collecting specimen of midstream urine and collecting stool specimen for routine examination
What is first aid
Write the first aid measures in case of food poisoning and snake bite
SECTION – I
Give the meaning of the following
Disinfection
Dehydration
Health
Insomnia
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Pulse rate less than 60 beats per minute is called …………….
Examination with the help of stethoscope is called ………….
The normal blood pressure is …………………
Inflammation of the tongue is called ……………..
Write short notes
Care of dying patient
Types and purposes of position
Barriers of communication
Care of unconscious patient
Qualities of a nurse
Define pyrexia
Name the different sites for recording temperature
Explain the nursing care of a client with pyrexia
Define decubitus ulcer
List the causes of decubitus ulcer
Explain the role of nurse in care and prevention of decubitus ulcer
SECTION – II
Choose the correct answer
Difficulty in breathing is called i. apnoea ii. Orthopnoea iii. Dyspnoea iv. Tachypnoea
Presence of sugar in the urine is called i. dysuria ii. Anuria iii. Glycosuria iv. Oliguria
Rabies is caused by i. rat bite ii. Snake bite iii. Insect bite iv. Dog bite
State whether the following statements are TRUE OR FALSE
Analgesic is drug for relieving pain
The duration of sitz bath is 15 to 20 minutes
Laryngoscopy is used to examine the larynx
Hospital acquired infection is also called zoonotic infection
Write short notes
Medical hand washing
Methods of physical examination
Healthy team
Characteristics of mentally healthy individual
Cold application
Define fracture
Write the causes and types of fracture
Explain the first aid management of patient with fractured leg
Define steam inhalation
List the purposes of steam inhalation
Explain the procedure of steam inhalation by nelson’s inhaler
Define enema
List the different types of enema
Explain the procedure of soap water enema
SECTION – I
Give the meaning of the following
Stomatitis
Health
Infection
Dyspnoea
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When the body temperature is raised 105 degree fehrenheit is called …………
Sterilization by steam under pressure is known as ………………..
The resistance to certain disease is artificially attained by ……………..
The oral cavity is also called as ………….
Write shorts notes
Qualities of a nurse
Application of hot water bag
Active and passive exercises
Care of the rubber goods
Types of beds and their uses
Define bedsore
List the causes of bedsore
Explain the nursing care of a patient with bedsore
Define mental health
Enumerate the characteristics of a mentally healthy person
Discuss the promotion of mental health in old age
Define blood pressure
List the factors causing variations in blood pressure
Explain the procedure of measuring blood pressure of a patient in your ward
SECTION – II
Choose the correct answer
The normal pulse rate of adult is i. 72 bts/mt ii. 120 bts/mt iii. 140 bts/mt
Constipation can be prevented by i. high fat diet ii. High fibre diet iii. High protein diet
Difference between axillary and rectal temperature is i. 4 degree ii. 2 degree iii. 6 degree
State whether the following statements are TRUE OR FALSE
One pint is equal to 30 ml
Evacuant enema relieves constipation
The presence of blood in the urine is called haematuria
Drugs used to relieve vomiting are called anti inflammatory drugs
Write short notes
Health team
Nursing care of the patient with breathing difficulty
Disinfection of sharps and needles
Instillation of ear drops
Characteristics of respiration
Define bed bath
List the purposes of bed bath
Explain the procedure of giving bed bath to an unconscious patient
Define fracture
Write the causes and types of fracture
Discuss the first aid management of the patient with fracture leg
SECTION – I
Give the meaning of the following
Code of ethics
Comprehensive nursing care
Myopia
Anti coagulants
Observation
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The total cessation of breathing is called ………………
The inner part of the syringe is called …………
Blood pressure below normal is termed as ……………
Write short notes
Role of nurse in prevention and management in constitution
Care of the patient with decubitus ulcer
Care of the patient with fever
Nurses responsibilities in giving bath to a unconscious patient
Aseptic technique in patient care
What is bed making
List the purposes of bed making
Explain the principles involved in bed making
What is unconsciousness
Explain in detail the management of a unconscious patient
SECTION – I
Fundoscope is used for the examination of i. urinary bladder ii. Ear iii. Eye
Hospital acquired infection is known as i. droplet infection ii. Nosocomial infection iii. Contamination
The respiratory regulating centre in the brain is i. hypothalamus ii. Medulla oblongata iii. Cerebellum
The most suitable position for giving an enema is i. left lateral ii. Right lateral iii. Upright
State whether the following statements are TRUE OR FALSE
Proper body alignment causes fatigue and deformity
Analgesic is the drug used to relieve pain
Laryngoscope is used to examine the larynx
Write short notes
Hot applications
Cold applications
Importance of communication in nursing
Comfort devices and their uses
Define inhalation
Explain the nurses responsibilities in the administration of steam inhalation to a patient
Define drug administration
Mention the different routes of drug administration
Explain the procedure for oral medication
SECTION – I
Give the meaning of the following terms
Pulse
Dehydration
Infusion
Laxative
Respiration
Fill in the blanks
Bleeding from the gums is called …………
The presence of glucose in urine is called …………..
Elimination of waste products from the body is called ………….
Write short notes
Care of patient with fever
First aid in earthquake
Care of storing medications
Factors affecting pulse rate
Principles of bed making
What is asepsis
Write in detail the steps in medical and surgical hand washing technique
What is specimen collection
Write the nurses responsibility in collecting and transporting of urine and stool specimen for routine examination
Choose the correct answer
Cold sponging is used to i. reduce temperature ii. Increase fever iii. For digestion
Inflammation of the joint is called i. gastritis ii. Arthritis iii. Glossitis
Difficulty in swallowing i. dyspepsia ii. Dysphagia iii. Vomiting
Lack of oxygen in the tissue i. anoxia ii. Asphyxia iii. Anoxaemia
State whether the following statements are TRUE OR FALSE
Gingivitis is inflammation of tongue
Diuretics decreases the urine output
Orthopnea is cessation of breathing
Write short notes
Importance of rest and sleep
Care of rubber goods
Maintenance of intake and output chart
Types of enema
Sitz bath
What is First aid
Explain the rules of first aid
Write the first aid measure in snake bite
What are the methods of oxygen administration
Explain the steps in giving steam inhalation with nelson’s inhaler
SECTION – I
Give the meaning of the following
Profession
Body mechanics
Nursing diagnosis
Edema
Fill in the blanks
Inability to sleep is called ……………..
The resistance to certain disease is artificially attained by …………..
…………. Means difficulty in breathing
……………….. is stiffness of the body after death
Write short notes
Comprehensive nursing care
Functions of a hospital
Characteristic of respiration
Crisis
Care of dying patient
Define bedsore
Mention the causes of bedsore
Write the methods of prevention of bedsore
Define unconsciousness
Explain the care of an unconscious patient
SECTION – II
Choose the correct answer
Application of the drug to the skin i. inhalation ii. Insertion iii. Inunction
Hey’s test is for the presence of i. albumin ii. Acetone iii. Bile salts
Inspection of body part is also called as i. percussion ii. Palpation iii. Observation
State whether the following statements are TRUE OR FALSE
Hospital acquired infection is known as nosocomial infection
Drug used to relieve pain are called antibiotics
The presence of blood in the urine is called polyuria
Stomach wash should be given in acid poisoning
Write short notes
Surgical asepsis
Nursing management in case of retention of urine
Nurse’s responsibilities in administration of oral medication
Elements of communication process
Define nursing process
State the steps of nursing process
Explain assessment as a step of nursing process
Write the golden rules of first aid
Explain the first aid given for foreign body in the eye and drowning
SECTION – I
Fill in the blanks
Lack of oxygen in the tissues is called ……………
Loss of appetite means …………….
Florence Nightingale was born on …………….
Constipation can be avoided by ……………….
Give the meaning of the following
Procedure
Crisis
Humidity
Communicable disease
Write short notes
Determinants of health
Mental hygiene in adolescence
Different types of beds and their uses
Nurses role in meeting the elimination need of a bed ridden patient
Management of a patient with fluid imbalance
Define nursing
List the principles of nursing
Explain the qualities of a professional nurse
Define discharge
Write the details of discharge procedure of a patient with respiratory problems
SECTION – II
State the action of the following drugs
Carminatives
Analgesics
Antibiotics
Differentiate between the following
Eupnoea and dyspnoea
Medical asepsis and surgical asepsis
State whether the following statements are TRUE OR FALSE
The duration of sitz bath is 15 t0 20 minutes
Each gram of water takes up 680 calories of heat
Hospital acquired infection is known as droplet infection
Write short notes
Characteristics of pulse
Urine test for sugar and albumin
Nurses responsibilities in the application of local heat and cold application
Rules of administration of medication
What is first aid
Write the golden rules of first aid
Explain the first aid measures in drowning and electrical burns
What is a catheter
Explain the procedure of female catheterization
Define enema
Explain the procedure of administrating soap and water enema
SECTION – I
Fill in the blanks
Phonation is another function of …………….
Sterilization, steam under pressure is known as …………
Difficulty in swallowing is called as ………….
Specific gravity of urine is measured by means of ……………..
Differentiate between the following
Pediculosis capitis and pediculosis corporis
Health and illness
Active exercise and passive exercise
Out patient department and in patient department
Write short notes
Maintenance of therapeutic environment
Qualities of a nurse
Body mechanics
Comfort devices and their uses
Importance of maintaining records
Define mental health
List the characteristics of mentally healthy person
Discuss about promotion of mental health in old age
SECTION – II
Choose the correct answer
Heat causes i. vaso dilatation ii. Vaso constriction iii. Skin rashes
The most suitable position for giving an enema is i. left lateral ii. Right lateral iii. Upright position
Lack of oxygen in the blood stream i. anoxemia ii. Anoxia iii. Anorexia
Write the formula to convert Celsius scale to Fahrenheit scale
State whether the following statements are TRUE OR FALSE
Sitz is a german word mean seat
Normal quite breathing is called eupnoea
The temperature falls in zigzag manner is called crisis
One gram of fat yields 4 calories of heat
Write short notes
Nursing care of a patient with breathing difficulty
Characteristics of normal urine
Disinfection techniques
Types of enema
Administering oral medication procedure
Define steam inhalation
List the purposes of steam inhalation
Write the procedure for steam inhalation by using nelson’s inhaler
Define bandaging
List the aims of bandaging
Briefly explain the rules to be followed while applying bandage
SECTION – I
Fill in the blanks
Cheilosis can occur due to ……………. Deficiency
Haemoptysis means ……………….
Fever is not a disease, but it is a ………….
Glossitis means …………….
Give the meaning of the following
Euthanasia
Ethics
Profession
Parotitis
Write short notes
Principles of bed making
Comprehensive nursing care plan
Maintenance of intake and output record
Care of dying patient
Nurses role in relieving retention of urine
Define personal hygiene
List the solutions that are used for mouth wash
Explain the procedure of giving mouth care to an unconscious patient
List the types of exercises
Explain the importance of each type
SECTION – II
Differentiate between the following
Bradycardia and tachycardia
Anoxaemia and asphyxia
Convert the following
102 degree fahrenheit to celcius
38 degree celcius to fahrenheit
Choose the correct answer
To reduce temperature i. astringent enema ii. Oil enema iii. Cold enema
Hospital acquired infection is known as i. droplet infection ii. Nosocomial infection iii. Contamination
One ounce is i. 5 ml ii. 50 ml iii. 25 ml
Write short notes
Cold sterilization
Nursing management of a patient with fever
General instructions for removal of stains from linen
Characteristics of pulse
Catheterization
Define gastric gavage
List the indications for gastric gavage
Explain the procedure of nasogastric tube feeding
Explain the “rule of nine” with a neat diagram to assess the degree of burns
Write in detail the first aid management of burns
SECTION – I
Write the meaning for the following
Nursing
Pulse
Parotitis
Oliguria
Fill in the blanks
Introduction of medicine or fluids into the vein is called …………..
Examination by tapping the fingers on body is termed as …………….
Increased respiratory rate over 24 breaths per minute is …………
Loss of appetite is otherwise known as …………….
Write short notes
Classification of hospitals
Records and reports
Care of unconscious patient
Surgical asepsis
Principles of nursing
Define bed bath
What is the purpose of bed bath
Explain the procedure of bed bath
Define physical examination
What is the purpose of physical examination
Explain the different methods of physical examination
SECTION – II
Choose the correct answer
Florence nightingale was born on i. May 12th ii. May 1st iii. March 12th
Hospital acquired infection is known as i. droplet infection ii. Nosocomial infection iii. Opportunistic infection
The mechanical device used to prevent foot drop is i. bed block ii. Foot rest iii. Back rest
State whether the following statement are TRUE OR FALSE
Heat regulation center is hypothalamus
Haematuria means blood in stool
Gastric lavage is the washing of stomach
Proctoscope is used to examine the ear
Write short notes
Rights of administration of medication
Methods of disinfection
Factors affecting blood pressure
Care of patient with breathing difficulty
Nursing management of patient with retention of urine
What is exercise
Write the purpose of exercise
Explain the effect of exercise on different systems of the body
Define nursing process
List the steps of nursing process
Explain assessment in detail
What is first aid
List the golden rules of first aid
Explain the first aid management in dog bite
