Council Paper 1 Mock Test for Nursing Students

1. fluoride promotes the development of

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

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

4. The following are routes of drug administration EXCEPT:

5. The liver does the following EXCEPT:

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

7. The important property of an ideal drug is:

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

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

10. The normal flora develops after birth between:

11. increase in intraocular pressure is referred to as

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

13. Sample size is:

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

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

16. Which complication is most concerning following a thyroidectomy?

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

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

19. 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

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

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

22. The pH range of saliva is:

23. A systematic process involves the following steps EXCEPT:

24. Immunity conferred by toxoid administration is:

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

26. 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

27. A convex lens is used to correct:

28. the following are signs of shock EXCEPT

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

30. Stratified sampling:

31. cessation of breathing is also known as

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

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

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

35. The percentage of erythrocytes in the blood is:

36. The storage form of glucose in humans is:

37. The blood pH is kept between:

38. The pH of urine is measured from:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

47. Which of the following situations can cause vasoconstriction?

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

49. 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

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

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

52. The main objective of community health nursing is:

53. The following are factors influencing community involvement EXCEPT:

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

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

56. A proposal is:

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

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

59. 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

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

61. 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?

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

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

64. The following are factors influencing community involvement EXCEPT:

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

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

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

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

69. 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?

70. with the advent of ICT, Nursing care has

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

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

73. proposal is a

74. 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?

75. 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:

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

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

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

79. the pH of urine is measured from

80. which of the following is a macronutrient

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

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

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

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

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

86. Discovery of Vibrio cholerae is attributed to:

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

88. Attraction to the same sex is called:

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

90. Cheyne-Stokes respiration is characterized by:

91. A physiologic response to moderate pain is:

92. 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

93. 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?

94. the predictable between independent and dependent variable is

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

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

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

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

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

100. The research process involves the following EXCEPT:

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

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

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

104. The acronym ASFR means:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

112. nursing theory is used at what phase of nursing

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

114. what does CBT stand for

115. Which of the following is an antirachitic vitamin?

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

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

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

119. 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?

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

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

122. 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

123. 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?

124. ______ 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

132. during community mobilization the first contact is

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

134. 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?

135. 1kg is equivalent to:

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

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

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

139. Which of the following factors affect body temperature?

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

141. 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

142. administration of oxygen tent is particularly useful for the

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

150. Primary nursing:

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

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

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

154. Another name for racial immunity is:

155. 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?

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

157. The full meaning of AFB is:

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

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

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

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

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

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

164. All members of a specified group are called:

165. Attraction to the same sex is called:

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

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

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

169. The following are signs of shock EXCEPT:

170. The following are components of disaster preparedness EXCEPT:

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

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

173. how does a nurse accurately calculate the respiratory rate

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

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

176. Family planning services can be applied in:

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

178. The following are sources of drugs EXCEPT:

179. During community mobilization, the first contact is:

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

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

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

183. The main content of Plasma is:

184. riboflavin is otherwise referred to as

185. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

196. the brain of the computer is also known as

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

198. 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

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

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

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

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

203. Immunity is the resistance usually associated with?

204. The main goal of oxygen therapy is to:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

212. The biggest effect a drug can produce is:

213. The pH of urine is measured from:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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