This is a mock test based on some of the references given in the NMC Blue Print.

Please choose the most

appropriate answers.

1. What is the purpose of The Code?

A. It outlines specific tasks or clinical procedures
B. It ascertains in detail a nurse's or midwife's clinical expertise
C. It is a tool for educating prospective nurses and midwives

2. When do you gain consent from a patient and consider it valid?

A. Only if a patient has the mental capacity to give consent
B. Only before a clinical procedure
C. None of the above

3. At what stage of the nursing process does the revision of the care plan occur?
A. Assessment
B. Planning
C. Implementation
D. Evaluation

4. You can delegate medication administration to a student if:

A. The student was assessed as competent
B. Only under close, direct supervision
C. The patient has only oral medication

5. A patient recently admitted to hospital, requesting to self administer the medication, has been assessed
for suitability at Level 2. This means that:
A. The registrant is responsible for the safe storage of the medicinal products and the supervision of the
administration process ensuring the patient understands the medicinal product being administered
B. The patient accepts full responsibility for the storage and administration of the medicinal products
C. None of the above The registrant is responsible for the safe storage of the medicinal products. At
administration time, the patient will ask the registrant to open the cabinet or locker. The patient will
then self-administer the medication under the supervision of the registrant.

6. In a patient with hourly monitoring, when does a nurse formally document the monitoring?
A. Every hour
B. When there are significant changes to the patients condition
C. At the end of the shift

7. What is primary care?

A. The Accident and Emergency Room
B. GP practices, dental practices, community pharmacies and high street optometrists
C. First aid provided on the street
8. Compassion in Practice the culture of compassionate care encompasses:
A. Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage, Commitment - DoH Compassion in
Practice
B. Care, Compassion, Competence
C. Competence, Communication, Courage
D. Care, Courage, Commitment

9. Independent Advocacy is:

A. Providing general advice
B. Making decisions for someone
C. Care and support work
D. Agreeing with everything a person says and doing anything a person asks you to do
E. None of the above - Local authorities must involve people in decisions made about them and their care and
support. An independent advocate must be appointed to support and represent the person for the purpose
of assisting their involvement in one or more of the following processes described in the Care Act: a needs
assessment a carers assessment the preparation of a care and support or support plan a review of a
care and support or support plan a childs needs assessment a childs carers assessment a young
carers assessment a safeguarding enquiry a safeguarding adult review an appeal against a local
authority decision

10. Which of the following are not signs of a speed shock?

A. Flushed face
B. Headache and dizziness
C. Tachycardia and fall in blood pressure
D. Peripheral oedema

11. Recommended preoperative fasting times are:

A. 2-4 hours
B. 6-12 hours
C. 12-14 hours

12. What infection control steps should not be taken in a patient with diarrhoea caused by Clostridium Difficile?
A. Isolation of the patient
B. All staff must wear aprons and gloves while attending the patient
C. All staff will be required to wash their hands before and after contact with the patient, their bed linen
and soiled items
D. Oral administration of metronidazole, vancomycin, fidaxomicin may be required
E. None of the above

13. Hospital discharge planning for a patient should start:

A. When the patient is medically fit
B. On the admission assessment
 C. When transport is available

14. A patient is assessed as lacking capacity to give consent if they are unable to:
A. understand information about the decision and remember that information
B. use that information to make a decision
C. communicate their decision by talking, using sign language or by any other means

15. Examples of offensive/hygiene waste which may be sent for energy recovery at energy from waste facilities
can include:
A. Stoma or catheter bags - The Management of Waste from health, social and personal care -RCN
B. Unused non-cytotoxic/cytostatic medicines in original packaging
C. Used sharps from treatment using cytotoxic or cytostatic medicines
D. Empty medicine bottles

16. It is unsafe for a spinal tap to be undertaken if the patient:

A. Has bacterial meningitis
B. Papilloedema
C. Intracranial mass is suspected
D. Site skin infection

17. The use of an alcohol-based hand rub for decontamination of hands before and after direct patient contact
and clinical care is recommended when:
A. Hands are visibly soiled
B. Caring for patients with vomiting or diarrhoeal illness, regardless of whether or not gloves have been
worn
C. Immediately after contact with body fluids, mucous membranes and non-intact skin

18. Adequate record keeping for a medical device should provide evidence of:
A. A unique identifier for the device, where appropriate
B. A full history, including date of purchase and where appropriate when it was put into use, deployed or
installed
C. Any specific legal requirements and whether these have been met
D. Proper installation and where it was deployed
E. Schedule and details of maintenance and repairs
F. The end-of-life date, if specified

19. An overall risk of malnutrition of 2 or higher signifies:

A. Low risk of malnutrition
B. Medium risk of malnutrition
C. High risk of malnutrition
20. If you witness or suspect there is a risk to the safety of people in your care and you consider that there is an
immediate risk of harm, you should:
A. Report your concerns immediately, in writing to the appropriate person - Escalating concerns NMC
B. Report the event to the NMC
C. Ask for advice from your professional body if unsure on what actions to take
D. Protect client confidentiality.
E. Refer to your employers whistleblowing policy.
F. Keep an accurate record of your concerns and action taken

21. In DVT TEDS stockings affect circulation by:

A. increasing blood flow velocity in the legs by compression of the deep venous system - thromboembolism-
deterrent hose
B. decreasing blood flow velocity in legs by compression of the deep venous system

22. What medications would most likely increase the risk for fall?
A. Loop diuretic
B. Hypnotics
C. Betablockers
D. Nsaids

23. The signs and symptoms of ectopic pregnancy except:

A. Vaginal bleeding
B. Positive pregnancy test
C. Shoulder tip pain
D. Protein excretion exceeds 2 g/day

24. Causes of diarrhoea in Clostridium Difficile are:

A. Ulcerative colitis - Ulcerative Colitis is a condition that causes inflammation and ulceration of the inner lining of the
rectum and colon

B. Hashimotos disease - Hashimotos disease, also called chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis or autoimmune thyroiditis, is an
autoimmune disease
C. Crohns disease - Crohns Disease is one of the two main forms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease, so may also be called
IBD. The other main form of IBD is a condition known as Ulcerative Colitis

D. Pseudomembranous colitis -pseudomembranous colitis (PMC) is an acute, exudative colitis usually caused by
Clostridium difficile. PMC can rarely be caused by other bacteria,

25. Patient usually urinates at night Nurse identifies this as:

A. Polyuria
B. Oliguria
C. Nocturia
D. Dysuria
26. What do you expect to manifest with fluid volume deficit?
A. Low pulse, Low Bp
B. High pulse, High BP
C. High Pulse, low BP
D. Low Pulse, high BP

27. Wound care management plan should be done with what type of wound?
A. Complex wound
B. Infected wound
C. Any type of wound

28. Proper Dressing for wound care should be?

A. High humidity
B. Low humidity
C. Non Permeable
D. Conformable
E. Adherent
F. Absorbent
G. Provide thermal insulation

29. Wound proliferation starts after?

A. 1-5 days
B. 3-24 days
C. 24 days

30. Barrier Nursing for C.diff patient what should you not do?
A. Use of hand gel/ alcohol rub
B. Use gloves
C. Patient has his own set of washers
D. Strict disinfection of pts room after isolation

31. What position should you prepare the patient in preop for abdominal Paracentesis?
A. Supine
B. Supine with head of bed elevated to 40-50cm
C. Prone
D. Side-lying

32. Lumbar post op patient moving and handling

A. Move patient as a unit
B. Move patient close to side rails so he/she could assist herself
C. Move with leg raised/flexed

33. What is not a sign of meconium aspiration?

A. Floppy in appearance
B. Apnoea
C. Crying
34. You are monitoring a patient in the ICU when suddenly his consciousness drops and the size of one his pupil
becomes smaller what should you do?
A. Call the doctor
B. Refer to neurology team
C. Continue to monitor patient using GCS and record
D. Consider this as an emergency and prioritize abc

35. A suicidal Patient is admitted to psychiatric facility for 3 days when suddenly he is showing signs of
cheerfulness and motivation. The nurse should see this as:
A. That treatment and medication is working
B. She has made new friends
C. That she has finalize suicide plan

36. Patient is post op liver biopsy which is a sign of serious complication

A. CR of 104, RR=24, Temp of 37.5
B. Nausea and vomiting
C. Pain
D. Bleeding

37. Patient has next dose of Digoxin but has a CR=58

A. Omit dose, record why, and inform the doctor
B. Give dose and tell the doctor
C. Give dose as prescribed

38. Patient is in for oxygen therapy

A. A prescription is required including route, method and how long
B. No prescription is required unless he will use it at home.
C. Prescription not required for oxygen therapy

39. Patient is post of repair of tibia and fibula possible signs of compartment syndrome include
A. Numbness and tingling
B. Cool dusky toes
C. Pain
D. Toes swelling

40. The doctor prescribes a dose of 9 mg of an anticoagulant for a patient being treated for thrombosis. The drug
is being supplied in 3mg tablets. How many tablets should you administer?
A. 3 tablets
B. 1.5 tablets
C. 6 tablets
41. The doctor prescribes 25mg of a drug to be given by injection. It is a drug dispensed in a solution of strength
50mg/ml. How many ml should you administer?
A. 2ml
B. 1.5 ml
C. 0.5 ml Dose Prescribed: Dose /ml - 25:50=0.5

42. A doctor prescribes an injection of 200 micrograms of drug. The stock bottle contains 1mg/ml. How many ml
will you administer?
A. 20ml
B. 2 ml
C. 0.2 ml the 2 dose values must be in the same unit 1mg=1000mcg , 200mcg=0.2mg then dose
prescribed:dose/ml 0.2:1=0.2

43. In interpreting ECG results there is clear evidence of atrial disruption this is interpreted as
A. Cardiac Arrest
B. Ventricular tach
C. Atrial Fibrillation
D. Complete blockage of the heart

44. Enteral feeding patient checks patency of tube placement by:

A. Pulling on the tube and then pushing it back in place
B. Aspirating gastric juice and then checking for ph <4
C. Infusing water or air and listening for gurgles
D. X-ray

45. Hypoglycaemia in patients with diabetes is more likely to occur when the patients take:
A. Insulin
B. Sulphonylureas
C. Prandial glucose regulators
D. Metformin

46. Common signs and symptoms of a hypoglycaemia exclude:

A. Feeling hungry
B. Sweating
C. Ketoacidosis
D. Anxiety or irritability
E. Blurred vision

47. Common causes for hyperglycaemia include:

A. Not eating enough protein
B. Eating too much carbohydrate
C. Over-treating a hypoglycaemia
D. Stress
E. Infection (for example, colds, bronchitis, flu, vomiting, diarrhoea, urinary infections, and skin infections)

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48. Safeguarding is the responsibility of:
A. health care assistants
B. registered nurses
C. doctors
D. all of the above

49. Nurse is teaching patient about crutch walking which is correct?

E. Take long strides
F. Take small strides
G. Instruct to put weight on hands

50. What advice do you need to give to a patient taking Allopurinol?

A. Drink 8 to 10 full glasses of fluid every day, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
B. Store allopurinol at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
C. Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections
D. Skin rash is a common side effect, it will pass after a few days

51. Normal heart rate for 1 to 2 years old?

A. 80 - 140 beats per minute
B. 80 - 110 beats per minute
C. 75 - 115 beats per minute
52. Waterlow score of 20 indicates what type of mattress to use?
A. Standard-specification foam mattresses
B. High-specification foam mattresses
C. Dynamic support surface

53. In the News observation system, what is AVUP ?

A. A replacement for GCS
B. An assessment for confusion
C. Assessment for the level of consciousness

54. Which bag do you place infected linen?

A. water-soluble alginate polythene bag before being placed in the appropriate linen bag, no more than
full
B. orange waste bag, before being placed in the appropriate linen bag, no more than full
C. white linen bag, after sorting, no more than full

55. Under the Yellow Card Scheme you must report the following:
A. Faulty brakes on a wheelchair
B. Suspected side effects to blood factor, except immunoglobulin products
C. Counterfeit or fake medicines or medical devices

56. Which one of these notifiable diseases needs to be reported on a national level?
A. Chicken pox
B. Tuberculosis
C. Whooping cough
D. Influenza
57. Patient developed elevated temperature and pain in the loin during blood transfusion. This is indicative
of:
A. a. Severe blood transfusion reaction
B. b. Common blood transfusion reaction

58. The worst advice you can give a student nurse with regards to the use of social networking sites like
Facebook?
A. Do not identify yourself as a nurse
B. Do not engage in a personal discussion or relationship with a patient or former patient
C. Do not post a picture of a patient's child even if they allow you to
D. Rely on the sites privacy settings

59. What is the best position in applying eye medications?

A. Sitting position with head tilt to the right
B. Sitting position with head tilt backwards
C. Prone position with head tilt to the left

60. Prothrombin time is essential during anticoagulation therapy. In oral anticoagulation therapy which test is
essential?
A. Activated Thromboplastin Time -
The partial thromboplastin time (PTT) test is a blood test that is done to investigate bleeding disorders and to monitor patients taking anan
ticlotting drug (heparin).
B. International Normalized Ratio - The Prothrombin time (PT) test, standardised as the INR test is most often used to check how
well anticoagulant tablets such as warfarin and phenindione are working

61. Conditions producing orthostatic hypotension in the elderly:

A. Aortic stenosis
B. Arrhythmias
C. Diabetes
D. Pernicious anaemia
E. Advanced heart failure

62. The degree of injection when giving subcutaneous insulin injection on a site where you can grasp 1 inch of
tissue?
A. 45degrees
B. 40degrees
C. 25degrees

63. A patient suffered from stroke and is unable to read and write. This is called
A. Dysphasia
B. Dysphagia
C. Partial aphasia
D. Aphasia

64. Most commonly aneurysms can develop on?

A. Abdominal aorta
B. Circle of Willis
C. Intraparechymal aneurysms
D. Capillary aneurysms
65. Which of the following is at a greater risk for developing coronary artery disease?
A. Male, obese, sedentary lifestyle
B. Female, obese, non sedentary lifestyle

66. On assessment of the abdomen of a patient with peritonitis you would expect to find:
A. Rebound tenderness and guarding
B. Hyperactive, high-pitched bowel sounds and a firm abdomen
C. A soft abdomen with bowel sounds every 2 to 3 seconds
D. Ascites and increased vascular pattern on the skin

67. Patients with gastric ulcers typically exhibit the following symptoms:
A. Epigastric pain worsens before meals, pain awakening patient from sleep an melena
B. Decreased bowel sounds, rigid abdomen, rebound tenderness, and fever
C. Boring epigastric pain radiating to back and left shoulder, bluish-grey discoloration of periumbilical
area and ascites
D. Epigastric pains worsens after eating and weight loss

68. Patients with gastrointestinal bleeding may experience acute or chronic blood loss. Your patient is
experiencing hematochezia. You recognise this by:
A. Red or maroon- coloured stool rectally
B. Coffee ground emesis
C. Black, tarry stool
D. Vomiting of bright red or maroon blood

69. On physical examination of a 16 year old female patient, you notice partial erosion of her tooth enamel
and callus formation on the posterior aspect of the knuckles of her hand. This is indicative of:
A. Self-induced vomiting and she likely has bulimia nervosa
B. A genetic disorder and her siblings should also be tested
C. Self-mutilation and correlates with anxiety
D. A connective tissue disorder and she should be referred to dermatology

70. In a community hospital, an elderly man approaches you and tells you that his neighbour has been
stealing his money, saying "sometimes I give him money to buy groceries but he didn't buy groceries and
he kept the money" what is your best course of action for this?
A. Raise a safeguarding alert
B. Just listen but don't do anything
C. Ignore the old man, he is just having delusions
D. Refer the old man to the community clergy who is giving him spiritual support