AIIMS NORCET 2026 – Last-Minute Expected MCQs (High-Yield Practice)

In the final cognitive consolidation phase before AIIMS NORCET, engaging with tightly curated MCQs is far more efficacious than passive reading. The following items are constructed to reflect pattern probability, conceptual density, and exam-oriented distractor design.


🧠 PART 1: Core Nursing + Medical-Surgical

Q1. The most common site for IM injection in adults is:

A. Deltoid
B. Ventrogluteal
C. Dorsogluteal
D. Vastus lateralis

Answer: B. Ventrogluteal
💡 Safest site due to absence of major nerves and vessels


Q2. Normal central venous pressure (CVP) is:

A. 0–2 cm H₂O
B. 2–6 cm H₂O
C. 8–12 cm H₂O
D. 12–16 cm H₂O

Answer: B. 2–6 cm H₂O

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Q3. First sign of hypoxia:

A. Cyanosis
B. Restlessness
C. Bradycardia
D. Hypotension

Answer: B. Restlessness
💡 Early neurological manifestation


Q4. Glasgow Coma Scale minimum score:

A. 0
B. 1
C. 3
D. 5

Answer: C. 3


💊 PART 2: Pharmacology

Q5. Drug of choice for anaphylactic shock:

A. Hydrocortisone
B. Adrenaline
C. Antihistamine
D. Salbutamol

Answer: B. Adrenaline


Q6. Heparin acts by:

A. Inhibiting platelet aggregation
B. Activating antithrombin III
C. Dissolving clots
D. Blocking vitamin K

Answer: B. Activating antithrombin III


Q7. Side effect of ACE inhibitors:

A. Dry cough
B. Constipation
C. Weight gain
D. Bradycardia

Answer: A. Dry cough

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👶 PART 3: Pediatric Nursing

Q8. Normal heart rate of newborn:

A. 60–80 bpm
B. 80–100 bpm
C. 120–160 bpm
D. 160–200 bpm

Answer: C. 120–160 bpm


Q9. First vaccine given at birth:

A. OPV
B. BCG
C. Hepatitis B
D. Both B & C

Answer: D. Both B & C


🤰 PART 4: Obstetrics & Gynecology

Q10. Normal duration of pregnancy:

A. 36 weeks
B. 38 weeks
C. 40 weeks
D. 42 weeks

Answer: C. 40 weeks


Q11. Fundal height at 20 weeks:

A. At symphysis pubis
B. At umbilicus
C. Above umbilicus
D. Xiphisternum

Answer: B. At umbilicus


🌍 PART 5: Community Health Nursing

Q12. Full form of RCH:

A. Rural Child Health
B. Reproductive and Child Health
C. Regional Community Health
D. Rehabilitative Child Health

Answer: B. Reproductive and Child Health


Q13. Vitamin A prophylaxis prevents:

A. Rickets
B. Night blindness
C. Scurvy
D. Beriberi

Answer: B. Night blindness


🦠 PART 6: Microbiology & Infection Control

Q14. Sterilization by autoclave works on:

A. Dry heat
B. Moist heat
C. Radiation
D. Filtration

Answer: B. Moist heat


Q15. Most effective method of hand hygiene:

A. Soap and water
B. Alcohol rub
C. Chlorine wash
D. Dettol solution

Answer: B. Alcohol rub


⚡ PART 7: Rapid Fire (Very Expected)

Q16. Normal platelet count:

A. 50,000–1 lakh
B. 1.5–4 lakh
C. 4–6 lakh
D. 6–8 lakh

Answer: B


Q17. CPR ratio (adult):

A. 15:2
B. 30:2
C. 5:1
D. 10:2

Answer: B


Q18. Insulin is given via:

A. IV
B. IM
C. SC
D. Oral

Answer: C


Q19. Earliest sign of shock:

A. Hypotension
B. Tachycardia
C. Cyanosis
D. Organ failure

Answer: B


Q20. Normal urine output per hour:

A. 10 ml
B. 20 ml
C. 30 ml
D. 50 ml

Answer: C (≥30 ml/hr)


🎯 Final Tactical Advice

At this epistemic stage, your objective is not knowledge expansion but error minimization and recall stabilization. These MCQs are deliberately structured around:

  • Frequently repeated exam concepts
  • High-yield clinical triggers
  • Common confusion points

👉 In AIIMS NORCET, even a +5 correct advantage can significantly alter your rank trajectory.

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