Council Paper 1 Mock Test for Nursing Students

1. The research process involves the following EXCEPT:

2. The pH range of saliva is:

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

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

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

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

7. Another name for racial immunity is:

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

9. what is the leading cause of gingival bleeding

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

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

12. The main content of Plasma is:

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

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

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

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

17. A proposal is:

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

19. which of the following is a macronutrient

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

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

22. riboflavin is otherwise referred to as

23. Attraction to the same sex is called:

24. the pH of urine is measured from

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

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

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

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

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

30. Sample size is:

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

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

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

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

35. 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?

36. Which of the following situations can cause vasoconstriction?

37. 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:

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

39. The following are factors influencing community involvement EXCEPT:

40. A systematic process involves the following steps EXCEPT:

41. The main goal of oxygen therapy is to:

42. Primary nursing:

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

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

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

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

47. The liver does the following EXCEPT:

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

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

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

51. The important property of an ideal drug is:

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

53. 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?

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

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

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

57. The blood pH is kept between:

58. The pH of urine is measured from:

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

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

61. The following are factors influencing community involvement EXCEPT:

62. 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

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

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

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

66. The biggest effect a drug can produce is:

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

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

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

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

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

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

73. the brain of the computer is also known as

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

81. Family planning services can be applied in:

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

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

84. 1kg is equivalent to:

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

86. The pH of urine is measured from:

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

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

89. A convex lens is used to correct:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

99. Discovery of Vibrio cholerae is attributed to:

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

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

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

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

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

105. what does CBT stand for

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

107. 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?

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

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

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

111. increase in intraocular pressure is referred to as

112. 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?

113. 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

114. Cheyne-Stokes respiration is characterized by:

115. administration of oxygen tent is particularly useful for the

116. biconcave lens is used in the correction of

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

118. All members of a specified group are called:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

126. The normal flora develops after birth between:

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

128. The full meaning of AFB is:

129. Stratified sampling:

130. Which of the following is an antirachitic vitamin?

131. fluoride promotes the development of

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

133. proposal is a

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

143. The following are signs of shock EXCEPT:

144. 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

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

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

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

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

149. The following are sources of drugs EXCEPT:

150. The acronym ASFR means:

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

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

153. 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?

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

155. The following are components of disaster preparedness EXCEPT:

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

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

158. when does the process of discharge planning start?

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

160. the predictable between independent and dependent variable is

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

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

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

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

165. The role of a PHC worker is to:

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

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

168. During community mobilization, the first contact is:

169. 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:

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

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

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

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

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

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

176. 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

177. 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?

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

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

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

181. The following are routes of drug administration EXCEPT:

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

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

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

185. 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

186. Immunity is the resistance usually associated with?

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

188. The main objective of community health nursing is:

189. 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?

190. with the advent of ICT, Nursing care has

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

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

193. 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

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

195. 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

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

197. the following are signs of shock EXCEPT

198. The storage form of glucose in humans is:

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

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

201. 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?

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

203. 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?

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

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

206. Which complication is most concerning following a thyroidectomy?

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

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

209. 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?

210. The percentage of erythrocytes in the blood is:

211. stratified sampling

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

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

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

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

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

217. how does a nurse accurately calculate the respiratory rate

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

219. cessation of breathing is also known as

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