WHAT IS THE GENERAL RULE OF THUMB WHEN GIVING INTRAVENOUS FLUIDS
The general rule of thumb when giving intravenous fluids is to carefully assess the patient’s condition and fluid needs before determining the type and rate of infusion. Intravenous fluids are commonly administered to patients in various healthcare settings to maintain…
HOW MANY STAGES ARE THERE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE KIDNEY
A. 1 B. 3 ✓ C. 5 D. 7 E. 9 The development of the kidney involves several stages as it forms and matures within the embryo. 1. Pronephros: The first stage in kidney development is the pronephros, which is…
THE PRICE OF A COMMODITY IS DETERMINED BY THE
A. supplier B. consumer C. quantity of goods demanded D. quantity of goods supplied E. interaction of demand and supply ✓ The price of a commodity is determined by the interaction of demand and supply. This means that the price at which a commodity…
ECONOMICS IS A SCIENCE WHICH STUDIES HUMAN BEHAVIOURS AS A RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ENDS AND SCARCE MEANS WHICH HAVE ALTERNATIVE USES. ‘ENDS’ HER REFERS TO
A. resource B. wants ✓ C. choice D. output E. factors In economics, the term “ends” refers to the wants or desires that individuals seek to satisfy through the consumption of goods and services. These wants are essentially the ultimate goals or objectives…
ANEURYSM NEED REPAIR IF OVER
A. 3.5 cm on USG B. 10 cm on USG C. 5.5 cm on USG ✓ D. 7 cm on USG An aneurysm is a localized, abnormal dilation of a blood vessel caused by weakness in the vessel wall.…
A HEALTHY BOY IS BORN BY VAGINAL DELIVERY AT 40 WEEKS GESTATION. HIS MOTHER HAD CONFIRMED ACUTE HEPATITIS B DURING THIS PREGNANCY. WHICH PREVENTATIVE INTERVENTION SHOULD BE GIVEN IMMEDIATELY TO THE BABY?
A. Confirm hepatitis B status of baby as first step B. Full course of hepatitis B vaccine C. Full course of hepatitis B vaccine and hepatitis B immunoglobulin ✓ D. Hepatitis B immunoglobulin E. Hepatitis B vaccine as a single…
WHEN THE CHILDREN OF ISRAELITE CAME TO THE WILDERNESS OF SIN, THEY MURMURED AGAINST MOSES AND AARON BECAUSE
A. Egyptians were in hot pursuit B. they were hungry ✓ C. there was neither dew nor rain for seven years D. both men neglected them to their suffering E. there were thirsty The children of Israelite, led by Moses and Aaron, were…
IN THE CREATION STORY THE JOB OF GIVING NAMES TO ALL LIVING CREATURES WAS PERFORMED BY
A. God B. Adam and Eve C. Eve D. Man ✓ E. The angels of God According to the Book of Genesis in the Bible, after God created Adam, He brought all the animals before him for him to name them. This act…
BURN ASSOCIATED ULCER IS CALLED
A. Cushing’s ulcer B. Curling’s ulcer ✓ C. Trophic ulcer D. Peptic ulcer Curling’s ulcer is the term used to describe an acute gastric ulcer that occurs as a complication of severe burns. This type of ulcer was first…
AN 83 YEAR OLD WOMAN HAS VISUAL HALLUCINATIONS AND IS CONFUSED FOR 4 HOURS. SHE IS ON THE MEDICAL INPATIENT WARD AND IS BEING TREATED FOR PNEUMONIA. SHE IS RESTLESS AND VERBALLY ABUSIVE TOWARDS THE STAFF WHO SHE BELIEVES ARE TRYING TO POISON HER. SHE HAS NO PREVIOUS PSYCHIATRIC HISTORY. WHICH IS THE MOST LIKELY DIAGNOSIS?
A. Delirium ✓ B. Delusional disorder C. Charles Bonnet syndrome D. Parkinsons disease dementia E. Psychotic depression The most likely diagnosis for the 83-year-old woman is delirium. The symptoms described, such as visual hallucinations, confusion, restlessness, and abusive behavior towards…
THE STATE OF MIND OF A POET CAN BE DESCRIBED AS
A. style B. mood ✓ C. setting D. theme The state of mind of a poet can be best described as mood. When we talk about the state of mind of a poet, we are referring to the emotional atmosphere or tone that…
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS COMMON TO ALL FORMS OF LITERATURE
A. language ✓ B. chorus C. action D. narrator Language is common to all forms of literature. Language is the medium through which writers communicate their ideas, emotions, and stories to their readers. Whether it is prose, poetry, drama, or any other…
A YOUNG PATIENT WITH HISTORY OF DYSPHAGIA MORE TO LIQUID THAN SOLIDS, THE FIRST INVESTIGATION YOU WILL DO IS
A. Barium swallow ✓ B. Eosophagoscopy C. USG D. CT Scan When a young patient presents with a history of dysphagia, especially more to liquids than solids, the first investigation that is typically conducted is a barium swallow. A…
ORGANISM CAUSING INFECTION IN PATIENTS FOLLOWING SPLENECTOMY IS
A. Strep pneumoniae ✓ B. Staph aureus C. H-influenzae D. Pseudomonas A splenectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the partial or complete removal of the spleen. The spleen is an organ located in the upper left part of…
AN EXAMPLE OF A CREDIT ENTRY IN A PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT IS
A. carriage inwards B. carriage outwards C. discounts allowed D. discounts received ✓ Discounts received are considered as income for a business and are recorded as a credit entry in the profit and loss account. When a business receives discounts from its…
IN THE OPERATION OF AN IMPREST OF PETTY CASH, THE
A. petty cashier pays all expenses B. petty cashier pays money to the accountant C. petty cashier regularly begins each period with the same amount of money ✓ D. main cashier accounts to the petty cashier for some experiences made by him …
POST OPERATIVE PULMONARY THROMBOEMBOLISM IS SEEN IN ALL EXCEPT
A. Tall and thin man ✓ B. Obese male C. Pregnant female D. Oestrogen therapy Postoperative pulmonary thromboembolism is a serious complication that can occur after surgery. It refers to the formation of blood clots in the deep veins…
COLO-VESICAL FISTULA MOST COMMONLY ARISES FROM
A. Crohn’s disease ✓ B. Ulcerative colitis C. Ca colon D. Abdomino perineal resection A colo-vesical fistula most commonly arises from Crohn’s disease. Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory condition that can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract,…
PYODERMA GAGRENOSUM IS MOST COMMONLY ASSOCIATED WITH
A. Ulcerative colitis ✓ B. Crohn’s disease C. Amoebic colitis D. Ischaemic colitis Pyoderma gangrenosum is a rare, inflammatory skin disorder characterized by painful ulcers that typically begin as small papules or nodules and rapidly progress to large, necrotic…
NITROGEN OBTAINED FROM THE LIQUEFACTION OF AIR HAS A HIGHER DENSITY THAN THAT OBTAINED FROM NITROGEN CONTAINING COMPOUNDS BECAUSE THE FORMER CONTAINS
A. water vapour B. oxygen C. carbon (IV) oxide D. rare gases ✓ Nitrogen obtained from the liquefaction of air has a higher density than that obtained from nitrogen-containing compounds because the former contains rare gases. When nitrogen is obtained through the…
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING WILL HAVE ITS MASS INCREASED WHEN HEATED IN AIR
A. Helium B. Magnesium ✓ C. Copper pyrites D. Glass When heated in air, magnesium will undergo a chemical reaction known as combustion. During this process, magnesium reacts with oxygen in the air to form magnesium oxide. The mass of the magnesium…
MOST COMMON SITE FOR IMPACTION OF GALL STONES IN GALL STONE ILEUS IS
A. 1st part of duodenum B. 2nd part of duodenum C. Terminal ileum ✓ D. Colon Gallstone ileus is a rare condition where a gallstone becomes impacted in the gastrointestinal tract, causing obstruction. The most common site for impaction…
ANCHOVY SAUCE PUS IS A FEATURE OF
A. Amoebic liver abscess ✓ B. Lung abscess C. Splenic abscess Anchovy sauce pus is a term used to describe the characteristic appearance of the pus found in amoebic liver abscesses. This type of pus has a thick, brownish…
DUMPING SYNDROME IS DUE TO
A. Diarrhea B. Presence of hypertonic content in small intestine ✓ C. Vagotomy D. Reduced gastric capacity Dumping syndrome is due to the presence of hypertonic content in the small intestine. This condition occurs when food, especially high-sugar or…
A STONE OF MASS 1KG IS DROPPED FROM A HEIGHT OF 10M ABOVE THE GROUND AND FALLS FREELY UNDER GRAVITY. ITS KINETIC ENERGY 5M ABOVE THE GROUND IS THEN EQUAL TO
A. its kinetic energy on the ground B. twice its initial potential energy C. its initial potential energy D. half its initial potential energy ✓ When the stone is dropped from a height of 10m above the ground, it possesses gravitational potential…
A CERTAIN RADIOACTIVE SOURCE EMITS RADIATIONS THAT WERE FOUND TO BE DEFLECTED BY BOTH MAGNETIC AND ELECTRIC FIELDS. THE RADIATIONS ARE
A. beta rays ✓ B. gamma rays C. x-rays D. ultraviolet rays The radiations that are deflected by both magnetic and electric fields are beta rays. Beta rays are high-energy, high-speed electrons or positrons emitted by certain types of radioactive nuclei…
MOST COMMON TYPE OF INTUSSUSCEPTION IS
A. ilio-colic ✓ B. ilio-ileal C. colo-colic D. caeco-colic The most common type of intussusception is ilio-colic intussusception. Ilio-colic intussusception is a medical condition characterized by the telescoping of a segment of the ileum into the colon. Intussusception occurs…
COMMONEST SITE OF PEPTIC ULCER IS
A. 1st part of duodenum ✓ B. 2nd part of duodenum C. Distal 1/3rd of stomach D. Pylorus of stomach Peptic ulcers are open sores that develop on the inside lining of the stomach (gastric ulcers) or the upper…
WHERE DOES PAIN IN THE EPIGASTRIC REGION USUALLY ARISE
A. Foregut structures, i.e. stomach, pancreas, liver, duodenum, gallbladder, spleen ✓ B. Midgut structures, i.e. small bowel, ascending colon C. Hindgut structures, i.e. rectum, large bowel, adnexa, urinary bladder, uterus, prostate Pain in the epigastric region typically arises from…
WHICH NON-MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN CAN BE REFERRED TO THE ANGLE OF THE SCAPULA
A. Pain arising from the diaphragm B. Pain arising from the gallbladder ✓ C. Pain arising from foregut structures D. Pain arising from midgut structures Pain arising from the gallbladder can often be felt in areas other than the…
IN MEDICINES MANAGEMENT, THE EXTENT TO WHICH PATIENTS TAKE MEDICATION AS PRESCRIBED BY HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS IS TERMED
A. Concordance B. Adherence ✓ C. Holistic care D. Paternalism Medication adherence refers to the degree to which a patient follows medical advice and takes medications correctly as prescribed by healthcare providers. It is a crucial aspect of managing…
A RADIO IS OPERATED BY EIGHT CELLS EACH OF E.M.F. 2.0V CONNECTED IN SERIES. IF TWO OF THE CELLS ARE WRONGLY CONNECTED, THE NET E.M.F. OF THE RADIO IS
A. 8V B. 10V C. 12V ✓ D. 16V When eight cells each with an electromotive force (e.m.f.) of 2.0V are connected in series to operate a radio, the total e.m.f. of the system is calculated by adding up the individual e.m.f.…
CORPORATE BUYING BEHAVIOR
Corporate buying behavior refers to the purchasing decisions made by organizations and businesses when acquiring goods and services for their operations. Meaning of Corporate/industrial buyer A corporate/industrial buyer refers to an individual or organization that purchases goods or services…
FUNCTIONS OF A SALESMAN
The functions of a salesman towards customers The functions of a salesman towards customers are multifaceted and essential for the success of any business. Some of the key functions of a salesman towards customers include: Product Knowledge: One of the…
CHARACTERISTICS OF A SALESMAN
A successful salesman possesses a combination of key characteristics that enable them to excel in their role. These characteristics include motivation, friendliness, confidence, persuasiveness, and politeness. Motivation: Salesmen need to be highly motivated individuals who are driven to achieve their…
A GAS WOULD SERVE AS AN ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR UNDER
A. reduced pressure and high current ✓ B. increased magnetic field C. reduced pressure and reduced potential D. exposure to visible light When the pressure of a gas is reduced, the distance between gas molecules increases, allowing for easier movement of charged…
IF A CHARGED ION GOES THROUGH COMBINED ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS, THE RESULTANT EMERGENT VELOCITY OF THE ION IS
A. E/B ✓ B. EB C. B/E D. E – B When a charged ion moves through combined electric and magnetic fields, the resultant emergent velocity of the ion can be calculated using the Lorentz force equation. The Lorentz force is the…
THE INNER DIAMETER OF A TEST TUBE CAN BE MEASURED ACCURATELY USING A
A. micrometer screw gauge B. pair of dividers C. metre rule D. pair of vernier calipers ✓ Vernier calipers are precise measuring instruments that are commonly used to measure the inner diameter of objects, such as the inside of a test…
THE EXPENDITURE ON A GOOD OR SERVICES WHICH IS CONSUMED EITHER IMMEDIATELY OR WITHIN A CURRENT ACCOUNTING PERIOD IS CALLED
A. fixed expenditure B. capital expenditure C. annual expenditure D. recurrent expenditure ✓ Recurrent expenditure refers to the regular and ongoing expenses incurred by an individual, organization, or government for the day-to-day operations or maintenance of assets. This type of expenditure is…
WHO AMONG THE FOLLOWING KINGS WAS RAISED BY GOD AGAINST THE ISRAELITES FOR GOING AFTER THE CANAANITE GODS
A. Agap B. Jabin ✓ C. Zebah D. Zalmunnal Jabin was a king of Hazor mentioned in the Bible. In the Book of Judges, specifically in Judges 4, it is recorded that Jabin oppressed the Israelites for twenty years because they had…
THE PROPERTY OF A BODY TO REMAIN AT REST OR TO CONTINUE IN UNIFORM MOTION IN A STRAIGHT LINE IS CALLED
A. momentum B. Inertia ✓ C. impulse D. Energy This concept is one of the fundamental laws of physics, described by Sir Isaac Newton in his first law of motion, also known as the “law of inertia.” Inertia is a measure of…
IN A DEMOCRACY POLITICAL SOVEREIGNTY IS VESTED IN THE
A. judges B. people ✓ C. legislature D. executive In a democracy, political sovereignty is vested in the people. This means that the ultimate source of authority and power in a democratic system resides with the citizens themselves. They are the ones…
AFTER THE DEPARTURE OF THE ISRAELITES GOD MADE PHARAOH PURSUE THEM IN ORDER TO
A. force Israel to return to Egypt B. hasten Israel’s journey through the wilderness C. make Israel obey Moses D. get glory over Pharaoh and his host ✓ The answer to the question is: D. get glory over Pharaoh and his host…
WHO WAS THE FIRST KING OF THE DIVIDED KINGDOM OF ISRAEL
A. Jeroboam ✓ B. Rehoboam C. David D. Solomon The first king of the divided kingdom of Israel was Jeroboam. After the death of King Solomon, the united kingdom of Israel split into two separate kingdoms: the northern kingdom of Israel and the…
THE LANTHANIDES AND ACTINIDES ARE LOCATED IN WHICH BLOCK OF THE PERIODIC TABLE
A. P-block B. S-block C. F-block ✓ D. D-block The answer to the question is: C. F-block The lanthanides and actinides are located in the f-block of the periodic table. These two series of elements are often referred to as the inner transition metals.…
WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ELECTRONS THAT AN F-ORBITAL CAN ACCOMMODATE
A. 2 B. 6 C. 7 D. 10 E. 14 ✓ The answer to the question is: E. 14 The f-orbital is one of the types of atomic orbitals in quantum mechanics, which describes the wave-like behavior of electrons in an atom. Each…
HOW MANY ZONES ARE PRESENT IN A LUMINOUS BUNSEN BURNER FLAME
A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 ✓ D. 5 E. 6 The answer to the question is: C. 4 In a luminous Bunsen burner flame, there are four zones present. These zones are crucial to understanding the different regions within the flame and their characteristics.…
THE DOUBLE ENTRY PRINCIPLE STATES THAT
A. every debit entry must have a corresponding credit entry ✓ B. every credit entry must have a corresponding double entry C. every debit must must have a corresponding double entry D. every assets must have a corresponding liability The double entry…
THE CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT IS CONNECTED TO THE
A. expansion boards B. expansion slots C. memory chip D. mother board ✓ E. system unit The central processing unit (CPU) is a crucial component of a computer system that performs most of the processing inside a computer. It is directly connected to…
ELECTRIC CHARGES ON THE SURFACE OF A CONDUCTOR WOULD BE MOST EVENLY DISTRIBUTED IF THE SHAPE OF THE CONDUCTOR IS
A. conical B. cubical C. cylindrical D. parabolic E. spherical ✓ Electric charges on the surface of a conductor would be most evenly distributed if the shape of the conductor is spherical. This is due to the property of conductors known as electrostatic…