ESIC Nursing Officer Mock Test: Free Practice and Exam Pattern
10 full-length mock tests · 150 questions · 120 minutes · 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer.
NurseRank has 10 mock tests in the ESIC Nursing Officer pattern, with a timer, a question palette, negative marking and a full review of every question after you submit. Start with free practice (just your name and mobile number, no OTP), then move to the full set in NurseRank Premium.
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Question split in NurseRank ESIC Nursing Officer mock tests
Section
Questions
Nursing / professional
120
General Awareness
10
Maths
5
Reasoning
5
English
10
Total
150
Subjects to prepare
Revise the core nursing subjects first, then the general sections (General Awareness, Maths, Reasoning, English).
Q1. Type I (immediate) hypersensitivity reaction is mediated by which immunoglobulin?
IgE
IgG
T cells
IgM
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Answer: A. IgE
Type I hypersensitivity – immediate, IgE-mediated; mast cells release histamine causing anaphylaxis, atopy, bronchospasm and leaky vessels.
Q2. A 65-year-old patient's only son lives 500 miles (800 km) away. For which reason is the patient at higher risk for psychosocial distress? The patient:
Has been successful in dealing with stress throughout life
Does not have to deal with other stressors right now
Is able to use denial as a coping mechanism
Perceives having minimal social support
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Answer: D. Perceives having minimal social support
The person who has minimal social support, has not been successful in dealing with stressors, and has multiple other stressors is at greater risk for psychosocial distress. Being successful in dealing with stress throughout life would decrease the patient's risk for psychosocial distress. Not having to deal with other stressors would be helpful in managing the current stressful situation. The denial coping mechanism, if used for short periods, can decrease the risk for psychosocial distress.
Q3. After instructing a patient on the application of anthralin, the patient states, "I want to apply the medication to the nonaffected areas to prevent other lesions from developing." Which responses by the nurse is most appropriate?
"Because anthralin promotes fluid and electrolyte loss, you should limit the areas that are treated."
"The medication can cause chemical burns, so it should be used on the psoriatic lesions only."
"As long as you leave it on for a maximum of 2 hours, it should be all right."
"Anthralin is very expensive, so limit its use to the psoriatic lesions."
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Answer: B. "The medication can cause chemical burns, so it should be used on the psoriatic lesions only."
Anthralin may be used in the treatment of psoriasis. It inhibits DNA synthesis to suppress the overgrowth of epidermal cells. It is a strong irritant and should be applied only to affected skin. It may be very irritating to unaffected skin. It also stains clothing, skin, and hair.
Q4. The family members caring for a 72-year-old patient who is near death from colon cancer are concerned about dehydration. What should the nurse tell them about dehydration at end of life?
Dehydration may prolong the dying process
Dehydration is expected during the dying process
Hydration is used only in extreme situations of dehydration
The doctor will make the decision regarding hydration therapy
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Answer: B. Dehydration is expected during the dying process
Dehydration is an expected event within the dying process. Hydration may be used in any situation of dehydration as long as it is within the patient and family's wishes. Rehydrating the patient may actually prolong the dying process. Decisions about treatment are made with the family.
Q5. A nurse is teaching a patient with asthma about Azmacort, an inhaled corticosteroid. Which adverse effects would the nurse be sure to address in patient teaching?
Cough and oral thrush
Fatigue and decreased level of consciousness
Nausea and vomiting
Dyspnea and increased respiratory secretions
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Answer: A. Cough and oral thrush
Azmacort has possible adverse effects of cough, dysphonia, oral thrush (candidiasis), and headache. In high doses, systemic effects may occur (e.g., adrenal suppression, osteoporosis, skin thinning, and easy bruising). The other listed adverse effects are not associated with this drug.
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Take one mock a week under the real time limit.
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