📣 NORCET 2025 Mains Exam – 27 September: Subject-Wise MCQs & Important Points
The NORCET 2025 Mains exam is scheduled for 27 September. Focus on **subject-wise MCQs** and high-yield points for maximum score.
Medical-Surgical Nursing
High-yield Points: MI management, CHF signs, arrhythmia types, oxygen therapy, AKI/CKD basics, ICU protocols.
Q1. Which electrolyte imbalance is most common in CKD patients?
A) Hyperkalemia ✅ B) Hypokalemia C) Hyponatremia D) Hypocalcemia
A) Hyperkalemia ✅ B) Hypokalemia C) Hyponatremia D) Hypocalcemia
Q2. Preferred first-line treatment for Acute MI:
A) Oxygen & Morphine ✅ B) Insulin C) Antibiotics D) Antivirals
A) Oxygen & Morphine ✅ B) Insulin C) Antibiotics D) Antivirals
Obstetrics & Gynaecology (OBG)
High-yield Points: Preeclampsia management, labor stages, postpartum hemorrhage, fetal monitoring, high-risk pregnancy care.
Q1. Drug of choice for eclampsia seizure:
A) Magnesium sulfate ✅ B) Phenytoin C) Diazepam D) Calcium gluconate
A) Magnesium sulfate ✅ B) Phenytoin C) Diazepam D) Calcium gluconate
Q2. Normal duration of the 2nd stage of labor in primigravida:
A) 30 min–2 hr ✅ B) 3–4 hr C) 5–6 hr D) 6–8 hr
A) 30 min–2 hr ✅ B) 3–4 hr C) 5–6 hr D) 6–8 hr
Pediatrics & Neonatal Care
High-yield Points: Growth milestones, immunization, neonatal resuscitation, common infections.
Q1. BCG vaccine is given at:
A) Birth ✅ B) 6 weeks C) 10 weeks D) 14 weeks
A) Birth ✅ B) 6 weeks C) 10 weeks D) 14 weeks
Q2. First sign of dehydration in children:
A) Sunken eyes ✅ B) Fever C) Rash D) Cough
A) Sunken eyes ✅ B) Fever C) Rash D) Cough
Community Health Nursing
High-yield Points: National health programs, primary health care, epidemiology, public health emergencies.
Q1. National program for polio eradication in India:
A) Pulse Polio Initiative ✅ B) RNTCP C) NACO D) NPCDCS
A) Pulse Polio Initiative ✅ B) RNTCP C) NACO D) NPCDCS
Q2. Main indicator for maternal health:
A) Maternal Mortality Rate ✅ B) Infant Mortality Rate C) Life Expectancy D) Birth Rate
A) Maternal Mortality Rate ✅ B) Infant Mortality Rate C) Life Expectancy D) Birth Rate
Mental Health Nursing
High-yield Points: Depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, therapeutic communication, suicide prevention.
Q1. First-line treatment for major depressive disorder:
A) SSRIs ✅ B) Benzodiazepines C) Antipsychotics D) Mood stabilizers
A) SSRIs ✅ B) Benzodiazepines C) Antipsychotics D) Mood stabilizers
Q2. A patient repeatedly saying “I hear voices” is showing:
A) Auditory hallucination ✅ B) Delusion C) Obsession D) Compulsion
A) Auditory hallucination ✅ B) Delusion C) Obsession D) Compulsion
Pharmacology & Drug Calculations
High-yield Points: Emergency drugs, obstetric medications, dosage calculations, interactions.
Q1. Magnesium sulfate is used in:
A) Eclampsia ✅ B) Asthma C) MI D) Diabetes
A) Eclampsia ✅ B) Asthma C) MI D) Diabetes
Q2. Maximum safe dose of paracetamol in adults per day:
A) 4 g ✅ B) 2 g C) 6 g D) 8 g
A) 4 g ✅ B) 2 g C) 6 g D) 8 g
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How to manage time per section in NORCET Mains?
Divide your time according to subject weightage. Medical-Surgical & Emergency sections usually require more time. Practice timed mocks to know your speed.
Which subjects carry more weight?
Mains focuses entirely on core nursing subjects: Medical-Surgical, OBG, Pediatrics, Mental Health, Community Health, and Pharmacology.
Is GK or Aptitude included in Mains?
No, Mains is fully subject-based. Focus entirely on nursing topics.