Council Paper 1 Mock Test for Nursing Students

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

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

3. the brain of the computer is also known as

4. biconcave lens is used in the correction of

5. 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

6. riboflavin is otherwise referred to as

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

15. Attraction to the same sex is called:

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

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

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

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

20. Which of the following is an antirachitic vitamin?

21. Primary nursing:

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

23. The research process involves the following EXCEPT:

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

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

26. Immunity is the resistance usually associated with?

27. what does CBT stand for

28. Discovery of Vibrio cholerae is attributed to:

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

30. The important property of an ideal drug is:

31. The following are factors influencing community involvement EXCEPT:

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

33. 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:

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

35. The normal flora develops after birth between:

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

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

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

39. 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?

40. 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

41. The blood pH is kept between:

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

43. The biggest effect a drug can produce is:

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

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

46. Immunity conferred by toxoid administration is:

47. Attraction to the same sex is called:

48. During community mobilization, the first contact is:

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

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

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

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

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

54. administration of oxygen tent is particularly useful for the

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

68. which of the following is a macronutrient

69. Cheyne-Stokes respiration is characterized by:

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

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

72. The role of a PHC worker is to:

73. Sample size is:

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

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

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

77. 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?

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

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

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

81. fluoride promotes the development of

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

83. Family planning services can be applied in:

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

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

86. with the advent of ICT, Nursing care has

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

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

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

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

91. ______ 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.

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

93. 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

94. The percentage of erythrocytes in the blood is:

95. when does the process of discharge planning start?

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

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

98. Which complication is most concerning following a thyroidectomy?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

110. The pH of urine is measured from:

111. The following are routes of drug administration EXCEPT:

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

113. The main goal of oxygen therapy is to:

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

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

116. what is the leading cause of gingival bleeding

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

118. 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?

119. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

125. 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?

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

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

128. 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

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

130. 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

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

132. proposal is a

133. nursing theory is used at what phase of nursing

134. The liver does the following EXCEPT:

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

136. The acronym ASFR means:

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

138. cessation of breathing is also known as

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

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

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

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

143. The main objective of community health nursing is:

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

145. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

153. the predictable between independent and dependent variable is

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

155. The pH range of saliva is:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

166. during community mobilization the first contact is

167. 1kg is equivalent to:

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

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

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

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

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

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

174. 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

175. the following are signs of shock EXCEPT

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

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

178. Which of the following factors affect body temperature?

179. the pH of urine is measured from

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

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

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

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

184. 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

185. 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

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

187. The following are factors influencing community involvement EXCEPT:

188. 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?

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

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

191. Which of the following situations can cause vasoconstriction?

192. increase in intraocular pressure is referred to as

193. The following are sources of drugs EXCEPT:

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

195. The storage form of glucose in humans is:

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

197. A physiologic response to moderate pain is:

198. Stratified sampling:

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

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

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

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

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

204. 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:

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

206. The pH of urine is measured from:

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

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

209. A proposal is:

210. A convex lens is used to correct:

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

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

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

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

215. A systematic process involves the following steps EXCEPT:

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

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

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

219. Another name for racial immunity is:

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