NHM UP Staff Nurse - 2017
General Knowledge
Easy

AIIMS stands for?

Appeared in: NHM UP Staff Nurse - 2017

Explanation

  • AIIMS is the acronym for the All India Institute of Medical Sciences.
  • These are a group of autonomous public medical universities of higher education in India, established by an Act of Parliament.
  • They operate under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, and are recognized as Institutes of National Importance.
  • The first AIIMS was established in New Delhi in 1956.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

  • Option B: This option is a grammatically incorrect and jumbled collection of words from the correct name. It does not form a coherent or official title.
  • Option C: The word 'Acquired' is incorrect. The institutes are established by the government, not acquired. The official name does not contain this word.
  • Option D: This option incorrectly replaces 'Medical' with 'Master'. AIIMS are premier institutions for medical sciences, not general 'master science'.

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Clinical Relevance
  • Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Full form of the acronym AIIMS as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
  • Knowing the full form and background of major national health institutions like AIIMS is important general knowledge for healthcare professionals in India.
  • AIIMS sets a benchmark for medical education, research, and patient care, and its standards and protocols often influence national healthcare guidelines.
  • As teaching hospitals, AIIMS institutions play a crucial role in training future generations of doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
How to Approach the Question
  • This is a factual recall question testing general knowledge about a major Indian institution.
  • Read the acronym 'AIIMS' carefully.
  • Evaluate each option to see which one correctly expands the acronym.
  • Eliminate options with incorrect words (e.g., 'Acquired', 'Master') or incorrect phrasing.
  • Select the option that represents the well-known, official name of the institution.
Concept Tested & Keywords
  • Concept Tested: Full form of the acronym AIIMS
  • Stem keywords: AIIMS, stands for
  • Lead-in keywords: BEST, MOST RELEVANT CLUE
  • Negative lead-in flag: false

Question ID

QEe0yXUP7f-WURfNzJk4hB

Reference Book

E6 Nursing Fundamentals Taylor p. 46-48

E6 Ghai Essential Pediatrics(pp 26-904 of 913) p. 749-751

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