Council Paper 1 Mock Test for Nursing Students

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

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

3. Immunity conferred by toxoid administration is:

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

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

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

7. the pH of urine is measured from

8. cessation of breathing is also known as

9. which of the following is a macronutrient

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

11. The pH of urine is measured from:

12. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

20. when does the process of discharge planning start?

21. Which of the following factors affect body temperature?

22. Stratified sampling:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

36. The following are components of disaster preparedness EXCEPT:

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

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

39. The following are factors influencing community involvement EXCEPT:

40. 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

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

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

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

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

45. fluoride promotes the development of

46. The research process involves the following EXCEPT:

47. Primary nursing:

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

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

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

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

52. Immunity is the resistance usually associated with?

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

54. Attraction to the same sex is called:

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

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

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

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

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

60. 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

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

62. The storage form of glucose in humans is:

63. with the advent of ICT, Nursing care has

64. 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?

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

66. The following are factors influencing community involvement EXCEPT:

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

68. The following are sources of drugs EXCEPT:

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

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

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

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

73. 1kg is equivalent to:

74. The pH range of saliva is:

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

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

77. how does a nurse accurately calculate the respiratory rate

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

79. Sample size is:

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

81. The normal flora develops after birth between:

82. A physiologic response to moderate pain is:

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

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

85. 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

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

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

88. Attraction to the same sex is called:

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

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

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

92. 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:

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

94. during community mobilization the first contact is

95. 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?

96. 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

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

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

99. Discovery of Vibrio cholerae is attributed to:

100. All members of a specified group are called:

101. proposal is a

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

103. what is the leading cause of gingival bleeding

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

114. Cheyne-Stokes respiration is characterized by:

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

116. 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

117. administration of oxygen tent is particularly useful for the

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

119. The liver does the following EXCEPT:

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

121. The blood pH is kept between:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

131. 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

132. The full meaning of AFB is:

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

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

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

136. Another name for racial immunity is:

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

138. The pH of urine is measured from:

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

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

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

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

143. Family planning services can be applied in:

144. the predictable between independent and dependent variable is

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

152. 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:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

162. 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?

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

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

165. the brain of the computer is also known as

166. Which of the following is an antirachitic vitamin?

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

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

169. nursing theory is used at what phase of nursing

170. 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

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

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

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

174. 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

175. 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?

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

177. 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?

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

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

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

181. A convex lens is used to correct:

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

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

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

185. 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?

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

187. 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

188. The main goal of oxygen therapy is to:

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

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

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

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

193. The following are signs of shock EXCEPT:

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

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

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

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

198. the following are signs of shock EXCEPT

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

200. A proposal is:

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

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

203. increase in intraocular pressure is referred to as

204. Which of the following situations can cause vasoconstriction?

205. ______ 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.

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

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

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

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

210. The main content of Plasma is:

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

212. stratified sampling

213. The acronym ASFR means:

214. 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?

215. 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?

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

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

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

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

220. biconcave lens is used in the correction of