Council Paper 1 Mock Test for Nursing Students

1. The following are enabling goals of the “Healthy People” program EXCEPT:

2. The following results from the introduction of electronic health records EXCEPT:

3. the importance of correct staffing was reinforced by which report?

4. a nurse is taking a client with a learning disability for a hearing test. how does the nurse help the client understand the information leaflet that is provided

5. what can aid quality care for patients with dementia in an acute setting

6. a unit supports nursing students. how does a registered nurse ensure that the students are competent to carry out tasks that are delegated to them?

7. The process of awakening consciousness of policymakers to be involved in the activities of the PHC program is known as:

8. A plane that divides the human body longitudinally into its anterior and posterior section is called:

9. what management can help increased secretions in the airways at the end of life

10. a nursing intervention for a patient during sickle cell crisis is

11. what is the response of parents that confirms a health education message regarding dehydration has been effective?

12. Which of the following dietary changes is important for a child in the early stage of nephrotic syndrome?

13. when completing handwritten nursing notes, which of the following represents best practices in documentation

14. The following qualities are essential to sustain community mobilization EXCEPT:

15. Which of the following is not a chemical-related health hazard?

16. A client has an infection that is spread through droplets, which of the following is most essential for the nurse to use when taking the client’s temperature?

17. during community mobilization the first contact is

18. when does the process of discharge planning start?

19. cessation of breathing is also known as

20. what piece of equipment is needed for a person to visualize the vocal cords during intubation

21. Family planning services can be applied in:

22. Which of the following guidelines is most appropriate when developing nursing interventions?

23. Smoky brown-colored urine suggests the presence of ______ in urine.

24. which of these is NOT a principle of effective leadership

25. The biggest effect a drug can produce is:

26. a client has experienced a tonic-clonic seizure. they are now breathing normally and have normal circulation but they have not yet regained consciousness, what nursing action will maintain their safety?

27. the following are the cells required for bone healing after fracture EXCEPT

28. at what angle do you insert the needle to administer an intradermal injection

29. what legislation sets out the client’s right and a nurse’s responsibilities when making informed choices about medications

30. Rasheedat, a registered community nurse, witnesses an old woman hit by a motorcycle while crossing the road. Rasheedat rushes to the scene. The old woman complains of pain. Nurse Rasheedat notices the knee is red, warm to touch, and swollen. These signs and symptoms are likely related to:

31. A patient with pneumonia is experiencing hypoxemia. What is the priority nursing action?

32. The small mass of neuromuscular tissue that is situated in the wall of the atrial septum is:

33. how does a nurse measure that the policy requiring every patient admitted to a ward has a urine sample test within 2 hours is met?

34. the following statement about a clinical syringe is correct EXCEPT

35. The blueprint of the investigation to be conducted is referred to as:

36. A therapeutic relationship between a nurse and a client is:

37. with the advent of ICT, Nursing care has

38. Which of the following is a hallmark of discipline in sociology?

39. Which of the following is an antirachitic vitamin?

40. how does the nurse respond to a patient using challenging behaviour

41. Which of the following is an important activity in secondary prevention?

42. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention for a client experiencing autonomic dysreflexia?

43. Which complication is most concerning following a thyroidectomy?

44. nursing theory is used at what phase of nursing

45. Which of the following is not among the settings for CBT exams?

46. All the following are principles involved in health education EXCEPT:

47. within the context of leadership and support what does PDR stand for?

48. the most appropriate position for a patient in shock is

49. An appropriate technology must fulfill the following criteria EXCEPT:

50. a refractive error where the eye doesn’t focus light evenly on the retina is

51. a nurse weighs a new patient as part of their admission process, the patient says that they would like to lose weight. how does the nurse respond?

52. the blue print of the investigation to be conducted is what is referred to as

53. Discovery of Vibrio cholerae is attributed to:

54. Which of the following is a part of the appendicular skeleton?

55. When the pause in the respiratory cycle occurs after inspiration instead of after expiration, it is known as:

56. the nurse has an obligation to promote the right of people with a learning disability under the human rights act [200]. According to this act, people are treated with

57. the brain of the computer is also known as

58. The following are factors influencing community involvement EXCEPT:

59. how long is the undergraduate pre-registration BSc nursing program for those on a standard entry pathway

60. the predictable between independent and dependent variable is

61. The nurse discovers she made a medication error. Which of the following will be her first response?

62. Which of the following theories is not concerned with crowd behavior?

63. how is patient safety ensured when delegating nursing responsibilities to other health care workers

64. why does a nurse encourage family members to talk to the unconscious patient as part of their care

65. The type of leadership style in which individuals have total decision-making power is called:

66. Loud snoring and puffing out of the cheeks is known as:

67. the pituitary hormone that stimulates the secretion of milk from the mammalian gland is called

68. The following are routes of drug administration EXCEPT:

69. The time interval of action for the oral route of drug administration is between:

70. which statement describes the purpose of advocacy in nursing?

71. The state of balance between nutrient intake and requirements is referred to as:

72. a nurse is working with a patient who says they are drinking excessive amounts of alcohol, how does the nurse respond to prevent ill health in this patient

73. Application of the nursing process in drug administration is aimed at:

74. Which of the following can be classified as OVER-THE-COUNTER (OTC) drugs?

75. What type of food does the nurse encourage the client diagnosed with hypothyroidism to take?

76. a community nurse is visiting a patient at home to give them information on their diabetes. English is not their first language. Which of the following should the nurse take?

77. The following are major purposes of health care EXCEPT:

78. The pH range of saliva is:

79. a patient has rheumatoid arthritis. they ask the nurse to explain the cause to them. what information does the nurse provide

80. Which of the following is not a key characteristic of PHC?

81. ______ is an account of what has been published on a topic.

82. Which of the following relieves anxiety, irritability, and tension in therapeutic doses?

83. what actions does a nurse take if they are unable to give a prescribed drug as it is not available in the ward stock

84. The important property of an ideal drug is:

85. What is the best position for a patient experiencing a myasthenic crisis?

86. The most appropriate position for a patient in shock is:

87. What scale of measurement do the following data express (1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10)?

88. The research process involves the following EXCEPT:

89. how does a nurse accurately calculate the respiratory rate

90. a nonvascular supporting connective tissue with the flexibility of a firm, plastic material is called

91. any substance that is digested, absorbed, and used to promote body function is known as

92. a leadership style where leaders provide minimal direction and allow team members to make their own decisions and work independently, with little to no interference

93. Observed frequency and expected frequency are used to calculate:

94. The word “EXCEPT” is an active word in council CBT which is used in most questions. Which of the following best explains the word EXCEPT?

95. In stage II of classification of tumors based on staging, the tumor is said to be:

96. Primary nursing:

97. Which of the following is a soapy oily preparation containing drugs rubbed on the skin?

98. what is the name of the piece of equipment that is used to take a manual blood pressure

99. Which of the following is the best dietary choice for a patient with end-stage renal disease (ESRD)?

100. is an account of what has been published on a topic

101. which one of the following is the advantage multiagency working offers when protecting those at risk from abuse

102. To promote adequate food intake, the nurse can do the following EXCEPT:

103. The theory of interpersonal relationships in nursing was developed by:

104. in an emergency a nurse needs to check the haemodynamic stability and perfusion of a patient. what is the easiest method to use?

105. Which of the following factors affect body temperature?

106. The process that enables community members to be involved in assuming responsibilities leading to development and self-reliance is:

107. Immunity conferred by toxoid administration is:

108. A systematic process involves the following steps EXCEPT:

109. which one of the following statements is an example of an open question?

110. The blood cell that is closely associated with allergy is:

111. in adults, the blood contains how many liters of blood

112. a substance which neutralizes or counteracts the effect of a poison is known as

113. Which of the following is not among the classification of tumors based on staging?

114. administration of oxygen tent is particularly useful for the

115. The height or weight of patients are classified as:

116. An indication for correct placement of a nasogastric tube prior to feeding includes:

117. The storage form of glucose in humans is:

118. The following are systemic routes of drug administration EXCEPT:

119. the pH of urine is measured from

120. A nurse is assessing a patient with cirrhosis and ascites. Which finding requires immediate intervention?

121. A nurse is caring for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). What is the primary reason for administering low-flow oxygen therapy?

122. The following are components of disaster preparedness EXCEPT:

123. what can be offered to support nutrition on a long-term basis for a patient with a chronic condition that affects swallowing

124. Classification of neoplasms can be based on the following EXCEPT:

125. what term describes the nurse’s required knowledge to ensure an understanding of the need for financial planning in adult health and social care service delivery

126. A client is hospitalized with signs of transplant rejection following a recent renal transplant. Assessment of the client would be expected to reveal:

127. when assessing an unresponsive patient, what is an appropriate way to get a pain response?

128. A physiologic response to moderate pain is:

129. The liver does the following EXCEPT:

130. Hodgkin lymphoma is characterized by enlargement of the lymph nodes seen first in the

131. Attraction to the same sex is called:

132. patients with congestive cardiac failure and non-infective productive cough will have what colour sputum

133. is a systematic investigation of phenomena related to improving nursing care to answer questions and find solutions to specific nursing problems and provide better care

134. The role of traditional birth attendants in PHC is to:

135. Which of the following is least likely to affect the nutrition and food habits of individuals?

136. A process of interaction which enables us to develop the skills needed to participate in human society is known as:

137. Defibrillation is recommended for a patient with cardiac arrest in the hospital within:

138. after commencing a blood transfusion, at what point does a nurse first check the patient’s observations?

139. Immunity is the resistance usually associated with?

140. The International Council of Nurses (ICN) was founded in the year:

141. The use of a computer to write a letter, article, book, or prepare a report is called:

142. which approach does a nurse take when dealing with issues of sexuality that conflict with their own religious or cultural beliefs

143. The normal flora develops after birth between:

144. The resistance of a group to the introduction and spread of an infectious agent is:

145. The most common leading cancer in men is prostate cancer while in females it is:

146. what does a nurse need to consider when assessing pain

147. Attraction to the same sex is called:

148. which of the following is a macronutrient

149. the most common leading cancer in men is prostate cancer while in females is

150. from the following when should feedback be offered to a newly qualified nurse

151. a nurse finds a patient in a hospital setting who is having a tonic-clonic seizure, what is their first action?

152. Assessment of a newborn male reveals that the infant has
hypospadias. The nurse knows that:

153. increase in intraocular pressure is referred to as

154. The following are sources of drugs EXCEPT:

155. a nurse is working with a patient who says they are drinking excessive amounts of alcohol. how does the nurse respond to prevent ill health in this patient

156. the cost of choice made against the cost forgone opportunity is called

157. which policy does a community nursing team follow when visiting patients’ homes to maintain personal safety

158. Which of the following is an example of health promotion?

159. The following are key criteria to selecting the right option in questions with EXCEPT, excluding one:

160. The predictable relationship between independent and dependent variables is:

161. Which of the following assessments is most concerning for a patient with heart failure?

162. A minor emergency that has the potential to require more resources than are available in the responding unit is best classified as:

163. human factors can affect patient care. which statement describes what human factors are?

164. riboflavin is otherwise referred to as

165. What is the priority nursing action for an elderly client with a body mass index (BMI) of 16?

166. the propounder of the theory and practice of psychoanalysis is called

167. A nurse is preparing to administer a blood transfusion. What is the most important first step?

168. The following are signs of shock EXCEPT:

169. With the advent of ICT, nursing care has:

170. When a patient lies flat on his back with one pillow under the head, this position is called:

171. The type of government in which people take a participative role in decision-making is called:

172. An example of an activity carried out for primary prevention is:

173. The following are investigations or diagnostic procedures to detect cancer in females EXCEPT:

174. Which of these components of primary health care was added after the Alma-Ata declaration?

175. A convex lens is used to correct:

176. Proteins that facilitate specific chemical reactions in the body without undergoing changes themselves are:

177. a 73-year-old lady patient with dementia has been admitted to hospital after two non-injury falls. she and her husband want her to return home to the bungalow they share. what does the nurse recommend for discharge

178. the following are signs of shock EXCEPT

179. Which of the following signs is an early indicator of increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?

180. a patient who presents with a head injury and is on anticoagulation therapy has what imaging as a priority

181. Which of the following situations can cause vasoconstriction?

182. In chronic lung diseases, the oxygen flow requirements should be maintained within:

183. Which electrolyte imbalance is most commonly associated with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?

184. an example of an intravenous solution that would be appropriate to treat an extracellular fluid volume deficit is

185. When establishing priorities in a client’s plan of nursing care, the nurse should rank the highest priorities to life-threatening diagnoses and low priorities to:

186. The following are factors influencing community involvement EXCEPT:

187. Which of the following is the fastest route of drug administration?

188. Another name for racial immunity is:

189. how does a nurse minimize a 16-year-old patient’s anxiety while the doctor carries out a physical examination

190. ______ is a systematic investigation of phenomena related to improving nursing care to answer questions and find solutions to specific nursing problems to provide better care.

191. The main content of Plasma is:

192. the regularity with which the heart beats is observed when taking pulse rate is called

193. working across multiple teams can also be known as collaboration between

194. In addition to droplet precaution, the nurse caring for a patient with tuberculosis would plan to implement:

195. Admission procedure, code of conduct, and code of ethics are examples of:

196. when a patient is discharged from an acute setting, how is the general practitioner informed of their inpatient care?

197. when a safeguarding incident is being disclosed, what action does a nurse take?

198. The type of government in which people take a participative role in decision-making is called:

199. An appropriate technology must fulfill the following criteria EXCEPT:

200. The full meaning of AFB is:

201. The pH of urine is measured from:

202. The doctor in your unit prescribed 6mg of morphine for a child from an ampule containing 10mg equivalent to 1ml. How many mLs will you administer?

203. During community mobilization, the first contact is:

204. In adults, the blood contains how many liters of blood?

205. During oxygen therapy, the nurse should do the following to promote safety EXCEPT:

206. A key role/quality of a nurse in PHC is:

207. when a patient is on the oral contraceptive pill, what physical risk factor does a nurse need to make them aware of?

208. Hodgkin lymphoma is characterized by enlargement of the lymph nodes seen first in the:

209. an elderly frail patient is due to be discharged home. the patient says that they live alone but their notes say they live with family. they are not able to manage alone. what action does the nurse take?

210. Palpation is a physical assessment technique that uses the sense of:

211. The blood pH is kept between:

212. The main objective of community health nursing is:

213. Hodgkin lymphoma is characterized by enlargement of the lymph nodes seen first in the:

214. Stress is the condition in which the human body:

215. In adults, the blood contains how many liters of blood?

216. One of the following is not among the classification of tumors by grades:

217. which mental condition are mood stabilizers such as lithium used to treat

218. The cost of choice made against the cost of forgone opportunity is called:

219. A proposal is:

220. The acronym ASFR means: