NMC UK ADULT NURSING MCQ SAMPLE AND MODEL QUESTIONS
NMC CBT ADULT NURSING
Question: Which vital sign provides information about the efficiency of oxygen delivery to the body tissues?
A) Blood pressure
B) Respiratory rate
C) Heart rate
D) Temperature
Answer: B) Respiratory rate
Question: During a physical assessment, what does the assessment of skin color and temperature primarily indicate?
A) Cardiac function
B) Respiratory status
C) Neurological function
D) Circulatory status
Answer: D) Circulatory status
Question: What is the most reliable method for assessing a patient’s level of consciousness?
A) Asking the patient to recite their personal information
B) Assessing pupillary response to light
C) Evaluating the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)
D) Observing the patient’s motor response to stimuli
Answer: C) Evaluating the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)
Question: Which assessment finding should the nurse prioritize as potentially life-threatening?
A) A heart rate of 90 beats per minute
B) A respiratory rate of 24 breaths per minute
C) A blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg
D) A temperature of 37.5°C (99.5°F)
Answer: B) A respiratory rate of 24 breaths per minute
Question: When assessing a patient’s pain level, which pain scale is commonly used to assess pain intensity?
A) Numerical Rating Scale (NRS)
B) Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
C) Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
Question: Which action by the nurse demonstrates a commitment to patient safety?
A) Administering medications without double-checking the dosage
B) Documenting vital signs only at the end of the shift
C) Ensuring bed rails are raised for a patient at risk of falls
D) Ignoring a patient’s call bell while attending to paperwork
Answer: C) Ensuring bed rails are raised for a patient at risk of falls
Question: Which measure is essential for preventing medication errors?
A) Administering medications quickly to prevent delays
B) Avoiding documentation of administered medications
C) Checking the medication label against the medication administration record (MAR)
D) Storing medications in an unlabeled container for convenience
Answer: C) Checking the medication label against the medication administration record (MAR)
Question: What is the primary purpose of the “Time-Out” procedure before surgery?
A) To delay the surgery
B) To allow the surgical team to take a break
C) To verify the correct patient, procedure, and site
D) To rush through the preoperative checklist
Answer: C) To verify the correct patient, procedure, and site
Question: Which nursing action helps prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)?
A) Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) only when convenient
B) Using aseptic technique during invasive procedures
C) Discarding used needles and syringes in regular trash bins
D) Sharing equipment between patients to save time
Answer: B) Using aseptic technique during invasive procedures
Question: What is the best way for nurses to prevent patient falls?
A) Keeping the patient’s room dimly lit
B) Encouraging patients to use the call bell for assistance
C) Leaving the bed rails down to promote mobility
D) Implementing fall risk assessment tools and interventions
Answer: D) Implementing fall risk assessment tools and interventions
Question: What is a key aspect of fire safety in healthcare settings?
A) Blocking fire exits for storage purposes
B) Regularly checking and maintaining fire extinguishers
C) Encouraging smoking in designated areas only
D) Using open flames near oxygen equipment
Answer: B) Regularly checking and maintaining fire extinguishers
Question: How can nurses contribute to preventing pressure ulcers in hospitalized patients?
A) Repositioning patients at least every 8 hours
B) Applying massage to bony prominences
C) Encouraging patients to sit on hard surfaces for short periods
D) Ignoring redness or skin changes on the patient’s body
Answer: A) Repositioning patients at least every 8 hours
Question: What is a critical aspect of hand hygiene for preventing the spread of infections?
A) Using hand sanitizer only when hands are visibly soiled
B) Washing hands with plain water
C) Washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
D) Wearing gloves instead of performing hand hygiene
Answer: C) Washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
Question: What is the primary purpose of the Incident Reporting System in healthcare facilities?
A) To assign blame to individuals involved in incidents
B) To identify system issues contributing to incidents and near misses
C) To ignore near misses as they are not considered significant events
D) To punish staff members involved in incidents or near misses
Answer: B) To identify system issues contributing to incidents and near misses
Question: Which nursing action promotes safe administration of blood products?
A) Administering blood products as quickly as possible to avoid delays
B) Double-checking the patient’s identification and blood product compatibility
C) Administering blood products without verifying the patient’s blood type
D) Administering blood products through the same IV line as medications
Answer: B) Double-checking the patient’s identification and blood product compatibility
Question: What is the first step in the evidence-based practice (EBP) process?
A) Formulating a clinical question
B) Conducting a literature search
C) Critically appraising the evidence
D) Implementing changes in practice based on evidence
Answer: A) Formulating a clinical question
Question: Which type of research design provides the highest level of evidence in evidence-based practice?
A) Case study
B) Randomized controlled trial (RCT)
C) Qualitative study
D) Expert opinion
Answer: B) Randomized controlled trial (RCT)
Question: What is the purpose of critically appraising evidence in evidence-based practice?
A) To identify the most convenient evidence
B) To confirm pre-existing beliefs and practices
C) To evaluate the quality and relevance of research studies
D) To skip the step of applying evidence to practice
Answer: C) To evaluate the quality and relevance of research studies
Question: Which source of evidence is considered the most reliable and authoritative in evidence-based practice?
A) Internet forums and blogs
B) Peer-reviewed journals
C) Social media posts
D) Personal anecdotes
Answer: B) Peer-reviewed journals
Question: What is the primary purpose of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines?
A) To restrict healthcare providers’ autonomy
B) To standardize care based on the best available evidence
C) To encourage guesswork and trial-and-error in patient care
D) To ignore the latest research findings
Answer: B) To standardize care based on the best available evidence
