Friday, July 10, 2015

NURSING EXAM MODEL QUESTION PAPER

1. Universal precautions are used for
a-all people
b-persons who have AIDS
c-persons with colds
d-persons with Hepatitis B

2. Before performing any procedure a nurses’ aide must:
a. identify the patient
b. wash your hands
c. explain the procedure
d. all the above.

3.When performing patient care you must wash your hands
a-before patient care
b-after patient care
c-before and after patient care
d-when you think your hands are dirty

4. The circulatory system consists of the:
a. heart, arteries, veins and capillaries.
b. blood vessels, arteries, veins and capillaries
c. heart, aorta, pulmonary vessels, lungs
d. blood vessels, lymph nodes, spleen

5. A patient has a diagnosis of psoriasis. Her nurses’ aide should:
a. avoid contact with the highly contagious lesions.
b. wear gloves for patient care.
c. treat her the same as any other patient with a non-infectious disease.
d. wear a mask when entering the room.

6. It is important that dressings remain:
a. tight to keep out bacteria.
b. loose to admit air.
c. clean and dry.
d. untouched until ordered removed.

7. Which of the following will not put undue strain onto the back?
a. crossing one’s legs.
b. lifting with the knees.
c. slouching.
d. twisting the back while moving patients.

8. Which of the following is associated with smoking?
a. Pneumonia.
b. heart attacks.
c. vitamin C deficiency.
d. all of the above.