Council Paper 1 Mock Test for Nursing Students

1. The storage form of glucose in humans is:

2. Which complication is most concerning following a thyroidectomy?

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

4. 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?

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

6. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

12. Cheyne-Stokes respiration is characterized by:

13. Stratified sampling:

14. stratified sampling

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

16. The important property of an ideal drug is:

17. Primary nursing:

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

19. fluoride promotes the development of

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

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

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

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

24. Attraction to the same sex is called:

25. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

33. Immunity conferred by toxoid administration is:

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

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

36. 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?

37. when does the process of discharge planning start?

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

39. The following are sources of drugs EXCEPT:

40. 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?

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

42. Family planning services can be applied in:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

52. The following are factors influencing community involvement EXCEPT:

53. The research process involves the following EXCEPT:

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

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

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

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

58. the following are signs of shock EXCEPT

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

60. increase in intraocular pressure is referred to as

61. 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

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

63. The following are signs of shock EXCEPT:

64. the pH of urine is measured from

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

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

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

68. The main objective of community health nursing is:

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

70. The main goal of oxygen therapy is to:

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

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

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

74. The liver does the following EXCEPT:

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

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

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

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

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

80. A physiologic response to moderate pain is:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

91. The pH of urine is measured from:

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

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

94. 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

95. Immunity is the resistance usually associated with?

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

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

98. 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

99. 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?

100. The following are factors influencing community involvement EXCEPT:

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

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

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

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

105. The pH range of saliva is:

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

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

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

109. what is the leading cause of gingival bleeding

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

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

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

113. The acronym ASFR means:

114. 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?

115. The blood pH is kept between:

116. Discovery of Vibrio cholerae is attributed to:

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

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

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

120. 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

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

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

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

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

125. 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?

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

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

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

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

130. the brain of the computer is also known as

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

132. 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:

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

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

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

136. The full meaning of AFB is:

137. 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?

138. A convex lens is used to correct:

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

140. proposal is a

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

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

143. A systematic process involves the following steps EXCEPT:

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

145. The main content of Plasma is:

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

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

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

149. The pH of urine is measured from:

150. A proposal is:

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

152. Another name for racial immunity is:

153. The following are routes of drug administration EXCEPT:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

165. Which of the following factors affect body temperature?

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

167. The normal flora develops after birth between:

168. 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

169. 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

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

171. 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

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

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

174. The role of a PHC worker is to:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

183. The following are components of disaster preparedness EXCEPT:

184. with the advent of ICT, Nursing care has

185. 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:

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

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

188. During community mobilization, the first contact is:

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

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

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

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

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

194. riboflavin is otherwise referred to as

195. All members of a specified group are called:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

203. Sample size is:

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

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

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

207. which of the following is a macronutrient

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

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

210. ______ 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.

211. 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?

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

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

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

215. during community mobilization the first contact is

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

217. administration of oxygen tent is particularly useful for the

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

219. what does CBT stand for

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