Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #676

Question 1

Proper disposal of hospital waste, especially sharps and infectious materials, is essential to prevent:

Accepted Answer

B. Environmental pollution and disease transmission. — Improper disposal of hospital waste, particularly sharps and infectious materials, poses significant risks of environmental pollution and the transmission of infectious diseases to healthcare workers, waste handlers, and the general public. While other options might be indirect consequences, disease transmission is the most critical direct public health concern.

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A. Increased administrative costs.

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C. Reduced patient comfort.

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D. Slower diagnostic turnaround times.

Question 2

An object weighs 0.2 kgwt in air and 0.19 kgwt in water. The buoyant force is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

0.01 kgwt — Buoyant force = apparent loss of weight = 0.2 − 0.19 = 0.01 kgwt.‌​‍

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0.02 kgwt

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0.10 kgwt

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0.20 kgwt

Question 3

Synonym of TEMPESTUOUS:

Accepted Answer

Stormy — Tumultuous.

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Calm

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Quiet

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Peaceful

Question 4

One word: Short poem expressing emotion:

Accepted Answer

Lyric — Lyric.

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Sonnet

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Epic

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Ballad

Question 5

Mycoplasma are unique because they:

Accepted Answer

Lack cell wall — Smallest free-living organisms. Pleomorphic (variable shape). Resistant to penicillin (which inhibits cell wall synthesis).

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Have large size

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Have nucleus

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Photosynthesise

Question 6

Aluminum hydroxide is a commonly used antacid. Which of the following statements accurately describes its action and a potential side effect?

Accepted Answer

B. It is a non-systemic antacid and can cause constipation. — Aluminum hydroxide is a non-systemic antacid, meaning it is poorly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and primarily acts locally to neutralize stomach acid. A common side effect associated with aluminum-containing antacids is constipation due to their astringent properties. Systemic antacids like sodium bicarbonate can cause metabolic alkalosis.

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A. It is a systemic antacid and can cause diarrhea.

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C. It acts by inhibiting proton pump activity and can cause diarrhea.

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D. It is a systemic antacid and can cause metabolic alkalosis.

Question 7

The correct scientific name for a 'shooting star' is:

Accepted Answer

Meteor — A meteor is a streak of light caused by a meteoroid burning in the atmosphere.

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Comet

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Asteroid

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Meteorite

Question 8

If a cube has volume 216 cm³, each edge is:

Accepted Answer

6 cm — ∛216 = 6 cm; surface area = 6·36 = 216 cm².

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4 cm

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5 cm

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8 cm

Question 9

CAA came into force:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2024 (March) — CAA 2019 rules notified March 2024.‌​‍

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2022

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2025

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2019

Question 10

Glucose, a simple sugar, has formula:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

C₆H₁₂O₆ — Glucose (monosaccharide): C₆H₁₂O₆. ‌​‍Fructose has same formula but different structure (isomer).

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C₆H₆

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C₂H₅OH

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C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #676