Preliminary Pages
Foreword, v
From Authors’ Desk, vi
From Publisher’s Desk, vii
Acknowledgements, ix
How to Crack CBT Examination, x
Recommendation by Luminaries in
Nursing, xvi
List of Contributors, xviii
List of Reviewers, xxii
Contents, xxxi
Extra Edge
Appendices E-1
Guide for Skill Test E-83
Section A
Subject-wise Synopsis, IBQs, Explained Questions & Practice Questions
Fundamentals of Nursing
Synopsis
Introduction 4
Nursing in India 4
Code of Ethics for Nurses 4
Professional Values 5
Nursing Theories 5
Nursing Process 6
Types of Nursing Modalities 7
Medical and Surgical Asepsis 8
Preparation of Client’s Environment 12
Health Assessment 13
Specimen Collection 16
Personal Hygiene 19
Vital Signs 20
Comfort Devices 21
Various Positions 22
Hot Application 22
Cold Application 23
Drug Administration 23
Fluid and Electrolyte 24
Acid-Base Balance 25
Basic and Advanced Life Support 26
Nurses Role In Important
Procedures 26
Suture 29
Grieving Process 29
Triage 30
Description of Various
Immunoglobulins 30
Hemoglobin 30
Coagulation Studies 31
Renal Function 31
Liver Function Test (Normal Values) 31
Pulmonary Function Tests 31
Endocrine Function 31
Blood Sugar Profile 31
Cardiac Markers 32
Urine Routine and Microscopy 32
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) 32
Neurological Values 32
Arterial Blood Gas Values (ABG) 32
Image-Based Questions 33
MCQS with Explanations 40
Practice Questions 70
Medical Surgical Nursing Synopsis
Adult Growth and Development 96
Stages of Death and Dying (Kubbler Ross
Stages of Dying) 96
Therapeutic Communication 96
Wound Care 97
Homeostasis 97
Anaphylaxis 98
Inflammation 98
Infection 98
Fluid Imbalances 98
Perioperative Nursing Care 99
Respiratory System Disorders 99
Gastrointestinal Disorders 102
Cardiovascular Disorders 104
Genitourinary Problems 109
Endocrine Disorders 110
Skin Disorders 113
Disorders of Musculoskeletal System 114
Immunological Disorder 116
Disorder of Eye 117
Disorders of ENT 118
Pain 119
Neurological Disorders 119
Types of Anesthesia 122
Hematological Disorders 122
Oncology 125
Image-Based Questions 133
MCQS with Explanations 154
Practice Questions 197
Pharmacology
Synopsis
Key Terminologies 276
Prodrugs 277
Therapeutic Index (TI) 277
Different Routes of Administration, Its
Advantages and Disadvantages 277
Conversion Equivalence of Weight 278
Conversion Equivalence of Volume 278
Drug Calculation 278
Chemotherapeutic Agents 279
Cardiac Drugs 280
Drugs Acting on Central Nervous
System 282
Sedative and Hypnotics 282
Antipsychotic Drugs 283
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Prelims
Antidepressants 283
Mood Stabilizers 284
Deaddiction Drugs 285
Anticonvulsants 285
Analgesics 285
Anti-Gout Agents 286
Sympathomimetic (Adrenergic)
Drugs 286
Cholinergic Drugs 286
Drugs Affecting the Respiratory
System 287
Drugs Acting on Gastrointestinal
Tract 287
Insulin 288
Oral Hypoglycemic (Antidiabetic)
Agents 288
Adrenocorticosteroids and
Analogues 289
Posterior Pituitary Hormones 289
Calcitonin and Calcium Salts 289
Thyroid Drugs 289
Antithyroid Drugs 290
Diuretics 290
Antitubercular Drugs 290
Anticancer Drugs 291
Anticoagulants 291
Thrombolytic Medications 291
Antiplatelet Drug 291
Specific Antidotes Against
Poisoning 291
Disease and Drug of Choices 292
Adverse Effects of Some Common
Drugs 293
Drugs that are Safe and That are
Contraindicated in Pregnancy 293
Drugs Contraindicated During
Breastfeeding 294
Image-Based Questions 295
MCQS with Explanations 297
Practice Questions 308
Community Health
Nursing
Synopsis
Concept of Health 320
Dimensions of Health 320
Concept of Disease 320
Determinants of Health 320
Concept of Well–Being 321
Indicators of Health (Health Index
Indices) 321
Levels of Healthcare 322
Health For All 322
Millennium Development Goal 322
Sustainable Development Goals
(SDG) 322
Concept of Prevention 323
Levels of Prevention 323
Epidemiology 323
Incidence and Prevalence of
Disease 325
Epidemiological Method 326
Ice Berg Phenomenon 328
Immunity 328
Communicable Diseases 333
Arthropod-Borne Infections 337
Zoonoses 339
Tetanus 340
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
(STDs) 340
Noncommunicable Disease 340
Health Programs in India 343
Demographic Trends in India 344
National Population Policy 2000 345
Antenatal Care 345
Mother and Child Health (MCH) 346
Reproductive Child Health Programme
(RCH) 346
Nutrition and Health 347
Biomedical Waste Management 349
Disaster Management 350
Occupational Hazards 350
Health Policy and Planning 351
Health Care of the Community 353
Healthcare System 353
Image-Based Questions 355
MCQS with Explanations 361
Practice Questions 382
Psychiatric Nursing
Synopsis
Introduction 410
Mental Health 410
Mental Illness 410
Development of Personality 410
Theories of Personality
Development 411
Defense Mechanism 413
Therapeutic Communication 414
Neurotransmitters 414
Alternative Therapeutic Modalities 415
Organic Mental Disorders 415
Substance Use Disorders 416
Schizophrenia 418
Delusions 418
Hallucinations 419
Personality Disorders 419
Mood Disorders 419
Somatoform Disorders 420
Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) 421
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
(PTSD) 421
Phobia 421
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
(OCD) 421
Adjustment Disorder 421
Eating Disorders 421
Seasonal Affective Disorder 422
Sexual Disorder 422
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) 422
Childhood Psychiatric Disorders 422
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder
(ADHD) 423
Mental Retardation (MR) 423
Psychopharmacology 423
Antidepressants 424
Mood Stabilizers 425
Glossary of Common
Terminologies 425
Image-Based Questions 426
MCQS with Explanations 428
Practice Questions 450
Obstetric and
Gynecological Nursing
Synopsis
Overview of Anatomy of Female
Reproductive System 476
Menstrual Cycle 477
Fertilization 478
Embryonic Period 478
Fetal Circulation 479
Types of Pelvis 479
Pelvic Diameter 479
Fetal Skull 480
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Assessment 481
Prenatal Period 482
Intranatal Period (Intrapartum) 483
Different Positions and Presentations of
Fetus 485
Stages of Labor 486
Nursing Care During Postpartum Period
(Important Points to Remember) 487
Common Disorders of Pregnancy 489
Common Gynecological Disorders 491
HIV and Pregnancy 492
Gonorrhea 492
Syphilis 492
Pelvic Inflammatory Diseases
(PID) 492
Cervical Cancer Screening 492
Review Points 492
Image-Based Questions 497
MCQS with Explanations 505
Practice Questions 529
Pediatric Nursing
Synopsis
Growth and Development 566
Theoretical Foundations of Personality
Development 569
Neonatal Reflexes 570
Immunization Schedule 571
Feeding In Children 572
Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC)
Procedure 573
Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
(BFHI) 573
Behavioral Problems In Children 573
Nursing Care of Children with Blood
Disorders 576
Nursing Care of Children With
Gastrointestinal Disorders 577
Lymphoma 580
Care of A Child With Respiratory
Disorders 580
Acute Lower Respiratory Tract
Infections 580
Care of Child with Trauma 582
Burns 583
Rule of Nines 584
Childhood Poisoning 584
Child Abuse 584
Congenital Cardiac Diseases 585
Congenital Anomalies of Nervous
System 585
Pituitary Gland 586
Thyroid Gland 587
Disorders of the Parathyroid
Glands 587
The Adrenal Glands 588
Gonadal Hormone Disorders 590
Diabetes Mellitus 590
Care of Challenged Child 591
Disorders of Renal System 592
Integrated Management of Childhood
Illness 598
Image-Based Questions 601
MCQS with Explanations 607
Practice Questions 639
Nursing Education
Synopsis
Education 664
Indian Nursing Council 665
Nursing Programs in India 666
Nursing Education in India 666
International Council of Nurses
(ICN) 666
State Nursing Councils in India 666
Trained Nurses Association of India
(TNAI) 666
Curriculum 666
Educational Objectives 666
Audio-Visual Aid 667
Evaluation 670
Continuing Education 671
In-Service Education 671
Image-Based Questions 672
Practice Questions 673
Nursing Research
Introduction 680
Definition 680
Steps in the Quantitative Research
Process 680
Steps in the Qualitative Research
Process 680
Research Process 680
Research Designs 682
Mixed Method Research 684
Sample and Sampling Technique 685
Ethics in Research 687
Data Analysis and Interpretation 687
Application of Inferential Statistics 690
Image-Based Questions 693
Practice Questions 694
Nursing
Administration and
Management
Synopsis
Organization 712
Management 712
Leadership 714
Material Management 714
Inventory Control 715
Staff Development 716
Quality Management 716
Nursing Audit 717
Norms of Staffing (SIU—Staff Inspection
Unit) 717
Norms of (As Per Inc and TNAI) 717
Teacher-Student Ratio For Nursing
Programs As Per Indian Nursing Council
(INC) 717
Practice Questions 718
Anatomy and
Physiology
Synopsis
Skeletal System 726
Muscular System 728
Nervous System 731
Cardiovascular System 734
Hormones Secreted by Glands 738
Hormone and Deficiency Disease 738
Image-Based Questions 740
Practice Questions 741
Microbiology
Synopsis
The Normal Bacterial Flora of Human
Body 770
Staining Techniques 770
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Prelims
Types of Microscope 771
Culture Media 771
Biochemical Reactions 771
Classification of Bacteria 772
Review Points 774
Image-Based Questions 776
Practice Questions 777
Biochemistry and
Nutrition
Synopsis
Biochemistry 788
Introduction 788
The Cell 788
Transport Mechanisms 789
PH, Buffers and Acid-Base Balance 789
Enzymes and Coenzymes 790
Carbohydrates 791
Lipids 793
Proteins 793
Amino Acids 793
Vitamins, Minerals and Electrolytes 795
Nutrition 797
Calorie 797
Metabolism 797
Classification of Foods 797
Food Preservation Methods 798
Common Adulterants used in Food
Materials 799
Tests to Detect Common
Adulteration 799
Practice Questions 800
Introduction to
Computer and Nursing
Informatics
Synopsis
Basic Key Terms 812
History of Computers 812
Generations of Computers 812
Classification of Computers 813
Hardware and Software 813
Commonly Used Windows Shortcut
Keys 815
Commonly Used Ms-Word Shortcut
Keys 815
Commonly Used MS-Excel Shortcut
Keys 816
Common File Extensions 816
Computer Networking 816
Practice Questions 819
Section - B
Previous Year Papers
1. AIIMS New Delhi Nursing Officer
2018 (September) (Memory Based) 827
2. AIIMS Jodhpur Senior Nursing Officer
(Grade-I) 2018 (August) 831
3. AIIMS Bhopal Nursing Officer 2018
(Shift I) (Memory Based) 840
4. AIIMS Bhopal Nursing Officer 2018
(Shift II) 845
5. AIIMS Bhopal Senior Nursing Officer
2018 851
6. AIIMS Bhubaneswar Nursing Officer
2018 857
7. Banaras Hindu University 2018 863
8. Staff Nurses Recruitment Exam
Daman and Diu 2018 867
9. RUHS MSc Nursing Entrance
Examination 2018 871
10. RAK MSc Nursing Entrance
2018 876
11. AIIMS Raipur Nursing Officer 2017
(Shift I) 883
12. AIIMS Raipur Nursing Officer 2017
(Shift II) 887
13. AIIMS Raipur Nursing Officer 2017
(Shift III) 892
14. AIIMS Raipur Senior Nursing Officer
2017 897
15. AIIMS Raipur Nursing Tutor
2017 901
16. Rakcon New Delhi MSc Nursing
Entrance Exam 2017 906
17. Kerala PSC 2017 913
18. AIIMS Jodhpur & Rishikesh
2017 917
19. PGIMER 2016 925
20. AIIMS Bhopal 2016 929
21. ESIC Delhi 2016 934
22. GMCH Chandigarh 2016 939
23. Banaras Hindu University 2016 944
24. ESIC Staff Nurse 2016 (Set I) 947
25. ESIC Staff Nurse 2016 (Set II) 952
26. AIIMS Staff Nurse 2016 956
27. Tamil Nadu PSC for Maternal
and Child Health Officer Nursing
2015 959
28. RRB Secunderabad Staff Nurse
Examination 2015 969
29. JIPMER 2013 973
30. ESIC Chennai May 2012 978
Section - C
Miscellaneous
General English and
Comprehension 985
General Knowledge 1007
Current Affairs of 2017 1016
General Intelligence and Reasoning
Ability 1046
Arithmetical and Numerical
Ability 1052
Section D
How to Prepare for an
Interview?
Interview Preparation 1061
Introduction 1061
Significance of Interview as a Part of
Selection Process 1061
What Interviewers Look for and Criteria
of Selection in an Interview? 1061
Criteria of Assessment in
Interviews 1062
Essential Preparation Required to Face an
Interview 1062
Facing an Interview 1063
Do’s and Don’ts of an Interview 1064
Ten Smart Tips for Managing Interview
Stress 1064
Interview Preparation for Nursing
Tutor/Clinical Instructor/Faculty
Positions 1064
Feedback Form 1066
Other Useful Books 1070
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