MCQs for Indian Nursing Council (INC) licensing examination ( 50 multiple-choice questions)

50 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for the Indian Nursing Council (INC) licensing examination

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Here are 50 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for the Indian Nursing Council (INC) licensing examination, covering various nursing subjects like Medical-Surgical Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Obstetrics & Gynecology, and Nursing Ethics. The answer key is provided at the end.

Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. Medical-Surgical Nursing

Which electrolyte imbalance is most commonly associated with prolonged vomiting?
a) Hypokalemia
b) Hyperkalemia
c) Hyponatremia
d) Hypernatremia
The primary cause of myocardial infarction is:
a) Coronary artery spasm
b) Atherosclerosis
c) Hypertension
d) Hyperlipidemia
Which condition is characterized by the accumulation of fluid in the alveoli?
a) Pleural effusion
b) Pneumothorax
c) Pulmonary edema
d) Bronchiectasis
A patient with liver cirrhosis is most at risk for which complication?
a) Pulmonary embolism
b) Hypoglycemia
c) Esophageal varices
d) Myocardial infarction
The drug of choice for anaphylactic shock is:
a) Dopamine
b) Epinephrine
c) Atropine
d) Hydrocortisone

2. Community Health Nursing

The main goal of primary health care is:
a) Curative services
b) Preventive and promotive care
c) Hospital-based treatment
d) Specialized medical interventions
The incubation period of measles is approximately:
a) 3-5 days
b) 7-14 days
c) 15-21 days
d) 21-28 days
The Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) was launched by WHO in:
a) 1974
b) 1980
c) 1985
d) 1992
Which vitamin deficiency is responsible for night blindness?
a) Vitamin A
b) Vitamin B1
c) Vitamin C
d) Vitamin D
A patient diagnosed with tuberculosis must be given which category of drugs?
a) Anti-fungal drugs
b) Antiviral drugs
c) Antimycobacterial drugs
d) Antihistamines

3. Pediatric Nursing

The most common cause of diarrhea in children is:
a) Salmonella infection
b) Rotavirus infection
c) E. coli infection
d) Giardia infection
Which is the most appropriate site for intramuscular injection in an infant?
a) Deltoid muscle
b) Gluteus maximus
c) Vastus lateralis
d) Rectus abdominis
The first sign of puberty in girls is:
a) Menstruation
b) Breast development
c) Growth spurt
d) Pubic hair growth
Koplik’s spots are seen in which disease?
a) Mumps
b) Rubella
c) Measles
d) Chickenpox
The Apgar score is assessed at:
a) 1 and 5 minutes after birth
b) 5 and 10 minutes after birth
c) 10 and 15 minutes after birth
d) 15 and 30 minutes after birth

4. Obstetrics & Gynecological Nursing

The most common site of ectopic pregnancy is:
a) Ovary
b) Uterus
c) Fallopian tube
d) Cervix
Which hormone is responsible for milk ejection during breastfeeding?
a) Estrogen
b) Oxytocin
c) Progesterone
d) Prolactin
The normal fetal heart rate ranges between:
a) 100-120 bpm
b) 120-160 bpm
c) 160-200 bpm
d) 80-100 bpm
Preeclampsia is characterized by:
a) Proteinuria, hypertension, and edema
b) Hyperglycemia, hypertension, and anemia
c) Bradycardia, hypotension, and confusion
d) Proteinuria, polyuria, and nausea
The best time to perform breast self-examination is:
a) During menstruation
b) 5-7 days after menstruation
c) Before menstruation
d) Any time of the month

5. Fundamentals of Nursing

The most important step in handwashing is:
a) Rinsing with water
b) Using an antiseptic solution
c) Friction during lathering
d) Drying hands properly
A patient in Trendelenburg’s position has:
a) The head elevated
b) The feet elevated
c) The body lying flat
d) Knees flexed
What is the normal range of body temperature in Celsius?
a) 36-38°C
b) 35-37°C
c) 37-39°C
d) 38-40°C
The first link in the chain of infection is:
a) Susceptible host
b) Mode of transmission
c) Reservoir
d) Infectious agent
The best method for confirming nasogastric tube placement is:
a) Air auscultation
b) X-ray examination
c) Checking for residual volume
d) pH testing of aspirate