Medical and Nursing Multiple Choice Questions with Answers

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Medical and Nursing Multiple Choice Questions with Answers – 60 Important MCQs

Introduction

Medical and Nursing Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) are an essential part of exam preparation for GNM, BSc Nursing, ANM, Staff Nurse, Medical Entrance Exams, and other competitive examinations. Regular practice of MCQs helps students strengthen core concepts, improve time management, and score higher in exams.

In this article, we present 100 important Medical & Nursing MCQs with answers, carefully selected from frequently asked topics across Anatomy & Physiology, Nursing Fundamentals, Pharmacology, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, Community Health Nursing, Microbiology, Psychiatric Nursing, and Emergency & First Aid.

Who Can Use These Medical & Nursing MCQs?

  • GNM Nursing students

  • BSc Nursing & ANM students

  • Staff Nurse exam aspirants

  • Medical entrance & paramedical candidates

  • Candidates preparing for AIIMS, ESIC, NHM, Railway, State Govt Nursing exams

 Here are 60 Medical & Nursing Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with answers, useful for GNM, BSc Nursing, ANM, Medical exams, and competitive tests.

Medical & Nursing MCQs (1–100)

Anatomy & Physiology

  1. The normal pH of blood is
    A. 6.8
    B. 7.0
    C. 7.4
    D. 8.0
    Answer: C

  2. Largest organ in the human body is
    A. Liver
    B. Skin
    C. Lung
    D. Brain
    Answer: B

  3. Normal adult pulse rate is
    A. 40–60/min
    B. 60–100/min
    C. 100–120/min
    D. 120–140/min
    Answer: B

  4. The functional unit of kidney is
    A. Neuron
    B. Nephron
    C. Alveoli
    D. Lobule
    Answer: B

  5. Normal body temperature is
    A. 35°C
    B. 36°C
    C. 37°C
    D. 38°C
    Answer: C

Nursing Fundamentals

  1. Most accurate site for measuring core body temperature is
    A. Axilla
    B. Oral
    C. Rectal
    D. Tympanic
    Answer: C

  2. The position used for rectal examination is
    A. Supine
    B. Fowler’s
    C. Lithotomy
    D. Sims’
    Answer: D

  3. First step of nursing process is
    A. Diagnosis
    B. Planning
    C. Assessment
    D. Implementation
    Answer: C

  4. Universal precaution includes
    A. Hand washing
    B. Mask use
    C. Gloves
    D. All of the above
    Answer: D

  5. Normal urine output per hour in adults is
    A. 10 ml
    B. 20 ml
    C. 30 ml
    D. 60 ml
    Answer: C

Pharmacology

  1. Drug used to reduce fever is called
    A. Analgesic
    B. Antipyretic
    C. Antibiotic
    D. Sedative
    Answer: B

  2. Insulin is administered by
    A. Oral
    B. IM
    C. IV
    D. Subcutaneous
    Answer: D

  3. Antidote for heparin is
    A. Vitamin K
    B. Protamine sulfate
    C. Naloxone
    D. Atropine
    Answer: B

  4. Common side effect of opioids is
    A. Diarrhea
    B. Constipation
    C. Polyuria
    D. Hypertension
    Answer: B

  5. Paracetamol overdose causes damage to
    A. Kidney
    B. Heart
    C. Liver
    D. Lung
    Answer: C

Medical-Surgical Nursing

  1. Myocardial infarction occurs due to blockage of
    A. Vein
    B. Capillary
    C. Coronary artery
    D. Aorta
    Answer: C

  2. Normal BP in adults is
    A. 90/60 mmHg
    B. 110/70 mmHg
    C. 120/80 mmHg
    D. 140/90 mmHg
    Answer: C

  3. Cyanosis indicates
    A. Infection
    B. Dehydration
    C. Lack of oxygen
    D. Anemia
    Answer: C

  4. Diabetes mellitus is caused by deficiency of
    A. Thyroxine
    B. Insulin
    C. Glucagon
    D. Cortisol
    Answer: B

  5. Oxygen therapy is contraindicated in
    A. Asthma
    B. COPD (high concentration)
    C. Pneumonia
    D. Heart failure
    Answer: B

Obstetrics & Gynecology

  1. Normal duration of pregnancy is
    A. 36 weeks
    B. 38 weeks
    C. 40 weeks
    D. 42 weeks
    Answer: C

  2. First stage of labor is
    A. Delivery of placenta
    B. Cervical dilatation
    C. Expulsion of fetus
    D. Recovery
    Answer: B

  3. APGAR score is assessed at
    A. 1 & 5 minutes
    B. 5 & 10 minutes
    C. 10 & 15 minutes
    D. At birth only
    Answer: A

  4. Placenta previa causes
    A. Painful bleeding
    B. Painless bleeding
    C. Fever
    D. Hypertension
    Answer: B

  5. Best contraceptive for lactating mother
    A. Copper T
    B. OCP
    C. Condom
    D. Progesterone only pill
    Answer: D

Pediatrics

  1. Normal respiratory rate in newborn is
    A. 10–20/min
    B. 20–30/min
    C. 30–60/min
    D. 60–80/min
    Answer: C

  2. Vitamin K is given to newborn to prevent
    A. Jaundice
    B. Infection
    C. Bleeding
    D. Anemia
    Answer: C

  3. Most common cause of diarrhea in children is
    A. Bacteria
    B. Virus
    C. Parasite
    D. Fungus
    Answer: B

  4. Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for
    A. 3 months
    B. 4 months
    C. 6 months
    D. 9 months
    Answer: C

  5. Vaccine given at birth includes
    A. DPT
    B. OPV
    C. BCG
    D. Both B & C
    Answer: D

Community Health Nursing

  1. Full form of WHO is
    A. World Health Office
    B. World Health Organization
    C. World Hospital Organization
    D. World Human Organization
    Answer: B

  2. Small family norm is promoted to
    A. Increase population
    B. Reduce poverty
    C. Control population
    D. Improve literacy
    Answer: C

  3. IMNCI stands for
    A. Integrated Management of Neonatal & Childhood Illness
    B. Indian Maternal Care Initiative
    C. Infant Mortality Control
    D. Integrated Medical Nursing Care
    Answer: A

  4. Vitamin A deficiency causes
    A. Rickets
    B. Night blindness
    C. Scurvy
    D. Pellagra
    Answer: B

  5. Iron deficiency causes
    A. Leukemia
    B. Anemia
    C. Jaundice
    D. Thrombosis
    Answer: B

Microbiology

  1. Tuberculosis is caused by
    A. Virus
    B. Fungus
    C. Bacteria
    D. Parasite
    Answer: C

  2. HIV primarily attacks
    A. RBC
    B. Platelets
    C. CD4 cells
    D. Neutrophils
    Answer: C

  3. Sterilization by autoclave uses
    A. Dry heat
    B. Moist heat
    C. Radiation
    D. Chemicals
    Answer: B

  4. Hepatitis B spreads through
    A. Food
    B. Water
    C. Blood
    D. Air
    Answer: C

  5. Malaria is transmitted by
    A. Culex mosquito
    B. Aedes mosquito
    C. Anopheles mosquito
    D. Sandfly
    Answer: C

Psychiatric Nursing

  1. Hallucination is
    A. False belief
    B. False perception
    C. Mood disorder
    D. Memory loss
    Answer: B

  2. Depression is treated with
    A. Antibiotics
    B. Antidepressants
    C. Antipyretics
    D. Antihistamines
    Answer: B

  3. Schizophrenia is a
    A. Mood disorder
    B. Anxiety disorder
    C. Psychotic disorder
    D. Personality disorder
    Answer: C

  4. Lithium is used to treat
    A. Depression
    B. Anxiety
    C. Bipolar disorder
    D. OCD
    Answer: C

  5. ECT stands for
    A. Emergency Care Therapy
    B. Electro Convulsive Therapy
    C. Electrical Cognitive Test
    D. Emotional Control Therapy
    Answer: B

Emergency & First Aid

  1. CPR ratio in adults is
    A. 15:2
    B. 20:2
    C. 30:2
    D. 40:2
    Answer: C

  2. First aid for snake bite includes
    A. Cutting wound
    B. Sucking venom
    C. Immobilization
    D. Alcohol intake
    Answer: C

  3. Shock is characterized by
    A. Hypertension
    B. Increased urine output
    C. Cold clammy skin
    D. Fever
    Answer: C

  4. Best site for IM injection in adults
    A. Deltoid
    B. Ventrogluteal
    C. Thigh
    D. Forearm
    Answer: B

  5. Oxygen cylinder color is
    A. Black
    B. Blue
    C. Green
    D. White
    Answer: C

Miscellaneous (51–100)

  1. Normal hemoglobin in adult male
    A. 8–10 g/dl
    B. 10–12 g/dl
    C. 13–17 g/dl
    D. 18–20 g/dl
    Answer: C

  2. ECG records activity of
    A. Brain
    B. Heart
    C. Lung
    D. Kidney
    Answer: B

  3. IV cannula size for adults commonly used
    A. 14G
    B. 16G
    C. 18G
    D. 24G
    Answer: C

  4. Blood group universal donor
    A. A
    B. B
    C. AB
    D. O
    Answer: D

  5. Universal recipient blood group
    A. O
    B. A
    C. B
    D. AB
    Answer: D

  6. Most common hospital-acquired infection
    A. UTI
    B. Pneumonia
    C. Wound infection
    D. Sepsis
    Answer: A

  7. Glasgow coma scale maximum score
    A. 10
    B. 12
    C. 15
    D. 20
    Answer: C

  8. BMI stands for
    A. Body Mass Index
    B. Body Muscle Indicator
    C. Blood Mass Index
    D. Body Metabolism Index
    Answer: A

  9. Normal BMI range
    A. 10–15
    B. 15–18
    C. 18.5–24.9
    D. 25–30
    Answer: C

  10. Defibrillator is used in
    A. Asystole
    B. Ventricular fibrillation
    C. Bradycardia
    D. Heart block
    Answer: B

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