Gnm nursing 2017 and 2019 board questions paper with all answers
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GNM nursing 2017 2019 board exam question paper with answers
GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) board exam papers from 2017 and 2019 are state-specific in India - each state board (MPNRC, TNAI, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, etc.) sets its own papers. I cannot reproduce full official exam papers directly, but I can point you to where to download them and provide a comprehensive subject-wise Q&A based on the standard GNM curriculum.
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Where to Download Official GNM 2017 & 2019 Question Papers
1. T&TV Institute of Nursing (Gujarat State Board papers)
ttvnursing.ac.in old question papers - Has 2017 and 2019 papers for:
- Medical Surgical Nursing I & II
- Mental Health Nursing
- Child Health Nursing
2. Proud of Nurses (MPNRC - Madhya Pradesh)
proudofnurses.com GNM question papers - Has year-wise PDFs for:
- GNM 1st Year (2017 & 2019): Behavioural Sciences, Bio-Science, Nursing Foundation, Community Health Nursing-I
- GNM 2nd Year (2017 & 2019)
- GNM 3rd Year (2017 & 2019)
3. Scribd
GNM 2nd Year Solved Paper 2019 on Scribd - Has a solved/answered version of the 2019 paper (requires account)
GNM Exam - Important Questions & Answers by Subject
Since I cannot reproduce copyrighted official papers, here are high-yield standard questions that commonly appear in GNM board exams (covering both 2017 and 2019 syllabus topics):
GNM 1st Year
Anatomy & Physiology / Bio-Science
Q1. Which blood group is called the universal donor?
A: O negative (O-)
Q2. The normal range of blood pressure in adults is:
A: 120/80 mmHg
Q3. The normal pulse rate in adults is:
A: 60-100 beats per minute
Q4. The basic structural and functional unit of the kidney is:
A: Nephron
Q5. Which vitamin is required for blood clotting?
A: Vitamin K
Q6. Normal respiratory rate in adults:
A: 16-20 breaths per minute
Q7. The longest bone in the human body:
A: Femur (thigh bone)
Q8. Which organ produces insulin?
A: Pancreas (Beta cells of Islets of Langerhans)
Nursing Foundation
Q1. The position used for rectal examination is:
A: Sims' position (left lateral)
Q2. Normal oral temperature in Fahrenheit:
A: 98.6°F (37°C)
Q3. The time for counting radial pulse:
A: One full minute (or 30 seconds x 2 if regular)
Q4. What is barrier nursing?
A: A technique used to prevent cross-infection by isolating infected patients using protective equipment and strict hygiene protocols.
Q5. Autoclave sterilization temperature and time:
A: 121°C at 15 psi for 15-20 minutes
Q6. Define nosocomial infection:
A: An infection acquired in a hospital or healthcare setting that was not present before admission.
Q7. First step in nursing process:
A: Assessment
Behavioural Sciences
Q1. Maslow's hierarchy of needs - the most basic level:
A: Physiological needs (food, water, shelter, sleep)
Q2. Define defence mechanism. Give two examples:
A: Unconscious psychological strategies used to protect oneself from anxiety. Examples: Repression, Projection, Rationalization, Denial.
Q3. Classical conditioning was introduced by:
A: Ivan Pavlov
GNM 2nd Year
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Q1. What are the signs and symptoms of myocardial infarction?
A: Severe chest pain (crushing/squeezing), radiating to left arm/jaw, sweating, nausea, shortness of breath, pallor, anxiety.
Q2. Normal fasting blood sugar level:
A: 70-100 mg/dL
Q3. Phases of wound healing in order:
A: (1) Haemostasis, (2) Inflammatory phase, (3) Proliferative phase, (4) Maturation/Remodelling phase
Q4. Care of a patient with Foley's catheter:
A: Maintain closed drainage, keep bag below bladder level, meatal hygiene twice daily, adequate fluid intake, change catheter every 2-4 weeks, monitor for UTI signs.
Q5. Precautions for pneumonia patient:
A: Respiratory/droplet precautions, semi-Fowler's position, deep breathing exercises, adequate hydration, prescribed antibiotics, O2 therapy as needed.
Q6. Dumping syndrome occurs after:
A: Gastric surgery (gastrectomy); food moves too quickly into the small intestine.
Q7. What is gestational diabetes?
A: Diabetes first diagnosed during pregnancy due to hormonal insulin resistance; managed with diet, exercise, and sometimes insulin.
Mental Health Nursing
Q1. DSM stands for:
A: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
Q2. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is mainly used for:
A: Severe depression, treatment-resistant depression, acute mania, catatonia.
Q3. Extrapyramidal side effects are associated with:
A: Antipsychotic (neuroleptic) drugs; include akathisia, tardive dyskinesia, dystonia, Parkinsonism.
Q4. Defence mechanism used in OCD:
A: Undoing, Isolation of affect
Q5. Suicidal precautions in a ward include:
A: Remove sharp objects, constant observation, do not leave alone, therapeutic communication, proper documentation.
Child Health Nursing
Q1. Normal birth weight of a newborn:
A: 2.5 kg - 4 kg (average 3 kg)
Q2. BCG vaccine is given to prevent:
A: Tuberculosis (TB)
Q3. Signs of dehydration in a child:
A: Sunken fontanelle, dry mucous membranes, decreased skin turgor, sunken eyes, decreased urine output, irritability.
Q4. ORS composition (WHO formula):
A: Sodium chloride, Potassium chloride, Sodium citrate, Glucose in water.
Q5. Normal developmental milestone - child walks independently at:
A: 12-15 months
GNM 3rd Year
Community Health Nursing
Q1. Primary Health Centre (PHC) serves a population of:
A: 30,000 (plain areas) or 20,000 (hilly/tribal areas)
Q2. Herd immunity means:
A: When a large proportion of a population is immune (through vaccination or prior infection), protecting even non-immune individuals indirectly.
Q3. Incubation period of Typhoid:
A: 10-14 days
Q4. ASHA stands for:
A: Accredited Social Health Activist
Q5. Components of Antenatal care (4 ANC visits minimum) focus on:
A: Blood pressure monitoring, weight, haemoglobin, urine protein/sugar, tetanus toxoid immunization, IFA tablets, health education.
Midwifery & Obstetric Nursing
Q1. Normal duration of pregnancy:
A: 40 weeks (280 days) from LMP
Q2. Stages of labour:
A: 1st stage - onset of labour to full cervical dilation (10 cm); 2nd stage - full dilation to delivery of baby; 3rd stage - delivery of placenta; 4th stage - first 1-2 hours postpartum.
Q3. Pre-eclampsia triad:
A: Hypertension + Proteinuria + Oedema (after 20 weeks of gestation)
Q4. Lochia rubra lasts for:
A: First 3-4 days postpartum (red, bloody discharge)
Q5. Apgar score is assessed at:
A: 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth (scores 5 parameters: Heart rate, Respiratory effort, Muscle tone, Reflex irritability, Colour)
Tips for GNM Board Exam Preparation
- Focus on Nursing Procedures - steps must be in correct order
- Drug dosages and routes are frequently tested
- Normal values (vitals, lab values) are high yield
- Definitions - know exact definitions for all nursing terms
- Revise Indian health programmes (NHM, RMNCH+A, Immunisation Schedule)
- Practice short notes - they carry significant marks
For the actual official papers with full marking schemes, visit proudofnurses.com or ttvnursing.ac.in and download your state's specific papers. If you let me know which state board and which year of GNM (1st, 2nd, or 3rd) you need, I can give you more targeted answers.
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