AIIMS NORCET Nursing Subjects Syllabus

Nursing Subjects syllabus — full chapter and topic list

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1. 1

   Fundamentals of Nursing

   3 topics

   • Nursing Basics
   • Nursing Procedures
   • Patient Care
2. 2

   Medical-Surgical Nursing

   3 topics

   • Surgical Procedures
   • Medical Conditions
   • Postoperative Care
3. 3

   Community Health Nursing

   3 topics

   • Public Health
   • Epidemiology
   • Community Health Programs

Nursing Subjects flashcards for AIIMS NORCET

25 of 50 cards from the Nursing Subjects deck — real questions with worked answers.

1. What is the normal range of adult resting heart rate (pulse), and what terms describe rates above and below it?

   Normal: 60-100 beats/min. Above 100 = tachycardia; below 60 = bradycardia.

2. List the five vital signs commonly assessed in nursing practice.

   Temperature, Pulse (heart rate), Respiration rate, Blood pressure, and Oxygen saturation (SpO2). Pain is often called the 5th/6th vital sign.

3. What is the normal adult respiratory rate, and what are tachypnea and bradypnea?

   Normal: 12-20 breaths/min. Tachypnea = >20/min; Bradypnea = <12/min.

4. According to AHA/WHO, what BP reading defines normal versus hypertension in adults?

   Normal: <120/80 mmHg. Hypertension (Stage 1): 130-139/80-89 mmHg; Stage 2: >=140/90 mmHg.

5. What are the five rights of medication administration?

   Right patient, Right drug, Right dose, Right route, Right time. (Often expanded to include Right documentation, reason, response.)

6. What are the five steps of the nursing process in order?

   Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation (ADPIE).

7. What does the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) assess, and what is its score range?

   Level of consciousness via Eye opening (4), Verbal response (5), Motor response (6). Range 3-15; <=8 indicates severe injury/coma.

8. What is the normal range of oral body temperature in adults?

   36.5-37.5 C (97.7-99.5 F); average about 37 C (98.6 F).

9. In CPR for adults, what is the recommended compression rate and depth?

   Rate 100-120 compressions/min; depth at least 5 cm (2 inches) but not more than 6 cm. Compression-to-ventilation ratio 30:2.

10. What is the correct sequence for donning (putting on) personal protective equipment (PPE)?

    Gown, Mask/respirator, Goggles/face shield, Gloves.

11. What is the correct sequence for doffing (removing) PPE?

    Gloves, Goggles/face shield, Gown, Mask/respirator. (Perform hand hygiene after removal.)

12. What are the WHO 'Five Moments for Hand Hygiene'?

    1) Before touching a patient, 2) Before clean/aseptic procedure, 3) After body fluid exposure risk, 4) After touching a patient, 5) After touching patient surroundings.

13. What angle is used for intramuscular (IM) versus subcutaneous (SC) injections?

    IM: 90 degrees. SC: 45 degrees (or 90 with short needle/pinched skin).

14. What is the preferred IM injection site in adults due to its safety from major nerves and vessels?

    The ventrogluteal site (gluteus medius/minimus). It avoids the sciatic nerve.

15. What is the maximum recommended volume for an IM injection in an adult deltoid muscle?

    1-2 mL (deltoid); larger volumes (up to 3 mL) use the ventrogluteal/vastus lateralis sites.

16. How is the drip rate (drops/min) of an IV infusion calculated?

    Drip rate = (Total volume in mL x Drop factor in gtt/mL) / Total time in minutes.

17. What is the standard drop factor of a macrodrip versus a microdrip IV set?

    Macrodrip: 10, 15, or 20 gtt/mL. Microdrip: 60 gtt/mL.

18. What position is used for administering an enema, and why?

    Left lateral (Sims') position, because it follows the natural anatomy of the descending/sigmoid colon, aiding fluid flow.

19. What is the recommended position for a patient in shock?

    Modified Trendelenburg (supine with legs elevated ~30 degrees) to promote venous return; keep head flat or slightly raised.

20. What does the acronym RACE stand for in fire safety?

    Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish (or Evacuate).

21. What is the difference between sterilization and disinfection?

    Sterilization destroys ALL microorganisms including spores. Disinfection eliminates most pathogens but not necessarily bacterial spores.

22. What does the Braden Scale assess, and what does a lower score indicate?

    It assesses risk of pressure ulcers. Lower score = higher risk (range 6-23).

23. What are the four stages of pressure ulcers (pressure injuries)?

    Stage 1: non-blanchable erythema, intact skin. Stage 2: partial-thickness loss/blister. Stage 3: full-thickness loss, subcutaneous fat visible. Stage 4: full-thickness loss with exposed bone/muscle/tendon.

24. What is the recommended frequency for repositioning a bedridden patient to prevent pressure ulcers?

    At least every 2 hours.

25. What is the formula for Body Mass Index (BMI) and the normal range?

    BMI = weight (kg) / height (m)^2. Normal: 18.5-24.9 kg/m^2.

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