Council Paper 1 Mock Test for Nursing Students

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

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

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

4. 1kg is equivalent to:

5. The following are factors influencing community involvement EXCEPT:

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

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

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

9. 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

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

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

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

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

14. which of the following is a macronutrient

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

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

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

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

19. Family planning services can be applied in:

20. what does CBT stand for

21. The liver does the following EXCEPT:

22. 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?

23. 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?

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

25. 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?

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

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

28. during community mobilization the first contact is

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

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

31. The major class of atherogenic lipoproteins that carry cholesterol from the liver to the tissue is the:

32. A systematic process involves the following steps EXCEPT:

33. biconcave lens is used in the correction of

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

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

36. The tunica adventitia of arteries is made up of:

37. The full meaning of AFB is:

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

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

40. 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:

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

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

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

44. All members of a specified group are called:

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

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

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

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

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

50. Which of the following is a concern for a client with partial-thickness burns?

51. The blood pH is kept between:

52. Cheyne-Stokes respiration is characterized by:

53. Which of the following factors affect body temperature?

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

55. The following are sources of drugs EXCEPT:

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

57. Attraction to the same sex is called:

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

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

60. 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

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

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

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

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

65. 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:

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

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

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

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

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

71. The ability of the immune system to recognize self-antigen versus non-self antigen is an example of:

72. Primary nursing:

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

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

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

76. Immunity is the resistance usually associated with?

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

78. A physiologic response to moderate pain is:

79. 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?

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

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

82. Which of the following situations can cause vasoconstriction?

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

84. the following are signs of shock EXCEPT

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

86. when a nurse hands over at the end of a shift to a colleague, what must be provided

87. nursing theory is used at what phase of nursing

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

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

90. Which of the following nursing assessment findings support the diagnosis of Cushing syndrome?

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

92. To be a member of village health workers (VHEs), a person must:

93. a nurse is in the process of inserting a NG tube. during the procedure the patient starts coughing a lot. what immediate action does the nurse take

94. The pH of urine is measured from:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

102. stratified sampling

103. The following are components of disaster preparedness EXCEPT:

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

105. 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

106. proposal is a

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

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

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

110. how does a nurse accurately calculate the respiratory rate

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

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

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

114. administration of oxygen tent is particularly useful for the

115. when undertaking phlebotomy, which of the following veins is most commonly used

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

117. ______ 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.

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

119. Attraction to the same sex is called:

120. 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?

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

122. 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?

123. 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

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

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

126. Stratified sampling:

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

128. The percentage of erythrocytes in the blood is:

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

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

131. a nutritional deficiency in which a child has neither protein nor enough carbohydrates is called

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

133. Sample size is:

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

135. Indigestible carbohydrates that do not dissolve in water are generally referred to as:

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

137. Which complication is most concerning following a thyroidectomy?

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

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

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

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

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

143. 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

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

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

146. The important property of an ideal drug is:

147. 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

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

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

150. The main objective of community health nursing is:

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

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

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

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

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

156. The storage form of glucose in humans is:

157. The pH range of saliva is:

158. 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

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

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

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

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

163. The acronym ASFR means:

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

165. Another name for racial immunity is:

166. when does the process of discharge planning start?

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

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

169. the pH of urine is measured from

170. The main content of Plasma is:

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

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

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

174. the brain of the computer is also known as

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

176. Immunity conferred by toxoid administration is:

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

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

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

180. normal core temperature is regarded as how many degrees Celsius

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

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

183. what are the nursing priorities when helping in an emergency in the practice setting

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

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

186. 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?

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

188. The pH of urine is measured from:

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

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

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

192. The following are signs of shock EXCEPT:

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

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

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

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

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

198. an adult patient’s sister is a nurse, she asks another nurse for the patient’s test results, which have not yet been shared with the patient. what action should the nurse take?

199. A proposal is:

200. The role of a PHC worker is to:

201. with the advent of ICT, Nursing care has

202. The following are factors influencing community involvement EXCEPT:

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

204. A convex lens is used to correct:

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

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

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

208. 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

209. fluoride promotes the development of

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

211. During community mobilization, the first contact is:

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

213. The following are routes of drug administration EXCEPT:

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

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

216. The biggest effect a drug can produce is:

217. Which of the following statements best explains the benefits of staging cancer?

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

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

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