1001 - 1100 Solved NMC Licensure Past Question Bank

1001. Which of the following blood disorders are found in children?
I. Haemophilia
II. Sickle cell disease
III. Spherocytosis
IV. Thalassaemia
A. I and II
B. I, II and IV
C. I, II and III
D. I, II, III and IV

1002. After circumcision of a new born male, the most essential immediate post-operative thing
to observe is:
A. Decreased urinary output
B. Haemorrhage
C. Infection
D. Shrill or piercing cry

1003. How long after birth physiological jaundice usually occurs
A. 24 hours
B. 48 hours
C. 72 hours
D. 1 week

1004. To promote absorption of an iron supplement it should be administered
A. During meal
B. Immediately before meals
C. Two hours after meals with orange juice
D. Two hours after meals with milk

1005. An 8 year old child with sickle cell disease is admitted with a vaso-occlusive crisis.
Priority nursing concerns would be
A. Hydration and pain management
B. Nutrition and antibiotics
C. Nutrition and hydration
D. Pain management and antibiotics

1006. A child in sickle cell crisis will need the following
I. Analgesic
II. Exercise
III. Plenty of fluid
IV. Warmth
A. II and II
B. II and IV
C. IV and I
D. I, III and IV

1007. What care would you give to a baby undergoing phototherapy?
I. Ensure adequate fluid intake
II. Ensure maximum skin exposure
III. Maintain the baby’s temperature
IV. Protect the eyes from light
A. I, II and III
B. I, II and IV
C. I, III and IV
D. I, II, III and IV

1008. A 9-year old boy has a fractured femur and a full leg cast has been applied. The nurse should immediately notify the physician if assessment demonstrates
A. A cast that remains damp and warm after 4 hours
B. An increased urinary output
C. An inability to move the toes
D. Pedal pulse of 90 bpm

1009. The nurses’ immediate action when a child is rushed in with severe diarrhoea and vomiting
will be
I. Keep child warm in bed
II. Prepare trolley for intravenous infusion
III. Reassure mother of safety of the child in the hospital
IV. Start oral rehydrated therapy
A. I and II
B. II and IV
C. II,III and IV
D. I, II, III and IV

1010. An essential nursing action when caring for a small child with severe diarrhoea and vomiting is to
A. check weight daily
B. encourage oral fluids intake
C. keep body temperature below 38^C
D. Replace lose calories

1011. The following is the best way to detect fluid retention in a child with nephrotic syndrome
A. A measurement of abdominal girth daily at the same time
B. Monitoring of the amount of 24 hours urine collected daily at same time
C. Monitoring of child’s weight daily at the same time
D. None of the above

1012. The method of assessment where the nurses uses sound generated by a body through the application of a physical force is termed
A. Auscultation
B. Inspection
C. palpation
D. Percussion

1013. TO confirm cervical cancer, the BEST investigation to be ordered is
A. Blood test for Human Papiloma Virus
B. Papanicolaou test
C. Pelvic x-ray
D. Ultrasonography

1014. The main objectives for a preventive nurse practice include
I. advocating for the vulnerable
II. prevention of diseases
III. prolongation of life
IV. promotion of health
A. I, II and III
B. I, II and IV
C. I, III and IV
D. II, III and IV

1015. Talking to a baby is important because it provides the building block for future .... Development.
A. Cognitive
B. Language
C. Motor
D. Social

1016. Nurses can prevent childhood injuries by
I- educating parents through anticipatory guidance
II- modeling safety practices
III. supporting rules that advocates for safety measures
A. I and II only
B. I and III only
C. II and III only
D. I, II and III

1017. The teacher explain that during labour there is funneling in the cavity which usually hinders the progress. The teacher was referring to which type of Pelvic ?
A. Android
B. Anthropoid
C. Gynaecoid
D. Platypelloid

1018. A moon face appearance, swollen feet hands of a child is typical of
A. Marasmus
B. Marasmus - Kwashiorkor
C. Kwashiorkor
D. Obesity

1019. The main focus of medical asepsis is to
A. destroy all the micro organisms In the hospital setting
B. prevent the spread of organisms from one patient to another
C. prevent the spread of communicable diseases in the community
D. prevent any organisms from coming in contact with the patient

1020. Mental retardation may occur as a result of
A. congenital syphilis
B. galactosaemia
C. Huntington's chorea
D. sickle cell disease

1021. BCG is one of the childhood immunizations which is injected .... into the .... upper arm of the deltoid muscles.
A. Intradermally , left
B. Intradermally, right
C. Subcutaneously, left
D. Subcutaneously, right

1022. Patient undergoing general surgery is instructed to take nothing by mouth. This is to
A. make the patient relax for the surgery
B. prevent aspiration during surgery
C. promote early recovery from anaesthesia
D. promote easy administration of general anaesthesia

1023. Nurses who make FALSE statements about their clients or co-workers through writing can be sued for
A. Battery
B. Libel
C. Slander
D. Tort

1024. It is crucial to prevent children from drinking alcoholic beverages since this may lead to.... disability in later life.
A. emotional
B. mental
C. physical
D. social

1025. Select the best option for the interpretation of Engagement in midwifery
A. The narrowest presenting transverse diameter passed through the pelvic
B. The widest presenting transverse diameter passed through the pelvic brim
C. The relationship between diameter of the presenting part of the pelvic brim
D. The relationship between where the fetus lies and the presenting part.

1026. The goal of educating patient diagnosed with Nephrotic Syndrome to sit up In bed before getting out of bed includes EXCEPT
A. exercise the body
B. improve circulation
C. improve oxygenation
D. prevent a fall

1027. You will educate children to prevent hiding in cupboards and other enclosed areas to prevent
A. cuts
B. drowning
C. falls
D. suffocation

1028. One main objective of School Health Services is to
A. ensure learning opportunities are available and' conducive to the level of the children
B. Foster teacher – parent relationship through cooperation
C. promote optimum sanitary conditions and safe environment
D. protect and promote the health, safety and welfare of school children

1029. The common environmental factors responsible for causing congenital malformations are
I. Drugs intake by the mother during pregnancy
II. X-ray exposure during pregnancy
III. Malaria in pregnancy
IV.Maternal addiction with alcohol
A. I, II and III
B. I, II and IV
C. II, III and IV
D. I, II, III and IV

1030. Madam Adoma gives you information about the properties she has acquired without the husband's knowledge. To whom would you disclose this Information?
A. Biological Children
B. Colleague nurses
C. No one
D. Spouse of patient/client

1031. Clinical features of panic attack Includes
I. feeling of chocking
II. Numbness
III. a state of shock
A. I and II
B. I and III
C. II and III
D. I, II and III

1032. Nurse Ansah forgets to serve prescribed medicine to a patient who had surgery 24 hours ago. This act of the nurse is considered as- turned from
A. Felony
B. Misdemeanor
C. Malpractice
D. Negligence

1033. A nurse was instructed to served a medication b.d.
How many time will the nurse serve the patient within 24 hours?
A. Just Once
B. Two times
C. Three times
D. Four times

1034. The main function of the gastrointestinal system is to supply nutrients to the body cells. This is accomplished through the following EXCEPT
A. Absorption
B. Digestion
C. Elimination
D. Ingestion

1035. The child who is having severe diarrhoea will be losing water and which electrolytes?
I. bicarbonate
II. chlorides
III. potassium
IV. sodium
A. I, II and III only
B. I, III and IV only
C. II, III and IV only
D. I, II, III and IV

1036. A condition In which there is an opening on the dorsal surface of the penis is known as
A. Congenital Hydronephrosis
B. Epispadias
C. Hypospadias
D. Teratoma

1037. Pain relieving strategies of adolescents include the following except
A. massage
B. rhythmic breathing
C. story telling
D. touch

1038. Madan, Adzovi is a single parent with a six month old baby who always attends well-baby clinic late. She can be helped to change by
A. advising her to set off early to the clinic
B. asking family members to assist her with chores
C. finding out the reason's for her habitual lateness
D. Informing her the time the clinic begins and closes

1039. A patient with bulimia nervosa frequent secret eating is usually followed by feeling of
A. anger
B. depression
C. humiliation
D. unreality

1040. Nurse Mensah failed to fix back the bed side rails after giving bed bath to Kojo, an epileptic patient. Patient fell and sustained a fracture, which of the following offences will he be charged with?
A. Assault
B. Battery
C. Malpractice
D. Misdemeanor

1041. Failure of professional duty is legally referred to as
A. fidelity
B. fraud
C. liability
D. negligence

1042. What advice would you give to a Parent whose baby has undergone surgical repair of cleft lip and palate after 24 hours?
A. apply protective ointment around the skin of the suture line
B. feed baby with normal food
C. keep area around the suture line clean with soap and water
D. wash hands with soap and water before attending to the baby

1043. The under listed conditions are classified as congenital malformations EXCEPT
A. Anencephaly
B. Fallot's tetralogy
C. Gastroschisis
D. Sub-galeal Haematoma

1044. A nurse was instructed to served a medication q.i.d.
How many time will the nurse serve the patient within 24 hours?
A. Just Once
B. Twice
C. Thrice
D. Four times

1045. A nurse was instructed to served a medication tds.
How many time will the nurse serve the patient within 24 hours?
A. Just once
B. Two times
C. Three times
D. Four times

1046. Which of the following is an anxiety disorder?
A. Delirium
B. Depression
C. Obsessive - compulsive disorder
D. Schizophrenia

1047. A nurse caring for a postoperative patient at; night observed that the patient blood pressure begins to drop and the pulse beganto rise. The nurse inform the surgeon who gave orders on the phone to increase Intravenous fluid rate. Patient condition continue to deteriorate but the nurse fails to seek further medical care for the patient.
Select the BEST option that describes the nurse s action.
A. Breach of duty
B. Beneficence
C. Non -maleficence
D. Veracity

1048. What considerations will the nurse/midwife make concerning a patient's choice of food at the ward?
I. educational background
II. patient's preference
III. religious denomination
IV. socio-cultural background
A. I and II
B. I, II and III
C. II and III
D. II, III and IV

1049. All these viral Infections are transmitted through blood EXCEPT
A. Hepatitis A
B. Hepatitis B
C. Hepatitis C
D. Hepatitis D

1050. The danger signs in this type of placenta is that a lobe may be retained after the placenta Is born. Choose the most appropriate answer.
A. Battledore insertion
B. Bipartite insertion
C. Circumvallate lobe
D. Succenturiate lobe

1051. During the second half of the menstrual period, progesterone is largely produced by
A. corpus luteum
B. graafian follicle
C. luteinizing hormone
D. ovulation

1052. Patients with delirium
A. are best nursed in a darkened room
B. are best sedated with barbiturates
C. are rarely disoriented to time
D. experience visual hallucinations

1053. A palliative nurse failed to Inform a patient the risk involved in radiotherapy. Based on the information given, the patient gives her written consent to the treatment and thereafter sustained painful burns and scarring of her skin. The patient sues the nurse for
A. damages
B. lack of Informed consent
C. malpractice
D. all of the above

1054. The accepted professional nursing attitudes and behaviors includes the following
I. Acceptance of others views
II. Commitment to work
III. Loss of Interest In learning new skills
IV. Searching for new knowledge
A. I, III and IV
B. I, II and IV
C. II, III and IV
D. I, II, III and IV

1055. Gastric ulcer may be managed surgically using the following approaches EXCEPT
A. Antrectomy
B. Billroth's operation
C. Gastrectomy
D. Vagotomy

1056. Failure of fracture to consolidate in the expected time is due to
A. delayed union
B. non union
C. malunion
D. pseudo union

1057. The objective for fracture healing include
I. Improve alignment
II. reduce pain
III. restore function
IV. restore the normal anatomy
A. I and II only
B. I, and III only
C. II,III and IV only
D. I, II, III and IV

1058. A 25 year old gravida G1 PO complains of weaknesses, fatigue, headache, vomiting, haemoglobin of 7g/dL, loss of appetite and her temperature read 39 °C
A. Anaemia in pregnancy
B. Malaria in pregnancy
C. Puerperal sepsis
D. Puerperal malaria

1059. You are on night duty and a patient who has been on the ward for 3 days suddenly becomes aggressive, breaks a louvre blade and stabs himself with it. The patient bleeds to death.
What is the name given to the report that you will write?
A. Daily report
B. Incident report
C. Twenty - four hour report
D. Nurses' report

1060. A patient fails to settle her hospital bill and is not allowed to go home by the nurses on duty which legal offense is the nurse liable
A. False imprisonment
B. Invasion of privacy
C. Misdemanor
D. Tort

1061. Deep vein thrombosis usually originate from the veins In the
A. gastro-intestinal tract
B. lower extremities
C. pulmonary circulation
D. upper extremities

1062. Which of the following strategies can be used to minimize stress
I. Attitude control
II. Cultivating low self-esteem
III. Exercising
IV. using defence mechanisms
A. I, II and III
B. I, II and IV
C. II, III, and IV
D. I, II, III and IV

1063. Children are more vulnerable to home accidents because they are
A. fond of running around during play
B. free to play without restrictions
C. less able to recognize dangerous situations
D. mostly changing their type of play materials

1064. In assessing a child for Vitamin C deficiency disorder, which of the following features would you consider?
A. Dermatitis: areas exposed to sun develops rashes
B. Pale and cracked angles of the mouth
C. Spontaneous bleeding from the skin
D. Vascularization of the cornea of the eye

1065. What are the complications of cleft lip and palate?
I. Altered dentition
II. Altered speech development
III. Feeding difficulties
IV.Otitis media
A. I, III and IV only
B. I, III and IV only
C. II, III and IV only
D. I, II, III and IV

1066. Alberta complained to the nurse manager that she had been given an injection without her consent.
Which offence would the nurse be charged with?
A. Criminal assault
B. Malficience
C. Technical assault
D. Tort

1067. A 20 year GIP1 complains of weakness, fatigue, pyrexia of 38 °C , headache, haemoglobin of 7g/dL, pallor, loss of appetite and offensive liquor.
A. Anaemia in pregnancy
B. Malaria in pregnancy
C. Puerperal sepsis
D. Puerperal malaria

1068. Maturation results from the aging process whereas learning
A. Is produced by experience
B. occurs in adult
C. results from heredity
D. results from good nutrition

1069. In caring for an infant with cleft lip and cleft palate before surgery which of the following will you consider as the most important
A. Ensuring adequate nutrition
B. Promoting family coping
C. Reducing family anxiety
D. Relieving pain

1070. The nurse prepares a care plan for patient care to
A. change the nursing actions to improve the patient's response
B. determine If the patient has tolerated the care
C. eliminate the need for the patient to make decisions
D. promote consistency of care from nurses on all shifts

1071. A nurse was instructed to served a medication stat.
How many time will the nurse serve the patient within 24 hours?
A. Just Once
B. Twice
C. Three times
D. Four times

1072. The matured sperm is stored in .... before ejaculation.
A. epididymis and Deferent duct
B. bulbourethral duct and Deferent duct
C. ejaculatory duct and prostate gland
D. prostate gland and seminal vesicles

1073. Which of the following should a nurse possess, when providing holistic care.
I. Data of client
II. Knowledge in the area of practice
III. Positive attitude
IV. Requisite skills
A. I, II and III
B. II, III and IV
C. I, III and IV
D. I, II and IV

1074. An adolescent girl has come to the health facility requesting for an abortion. The nurse considering her personal spiritual values thinks the girl is not taking the right decision yet she goes ahead to render the services to the girl because she has the duty to keep.
Which ethical theory has the nurse applied here?
A. Consequentialism
B. Deontology
C. Teleology
D. Utilitarianism

1075. A nurse at the front desk behaves rudely to a patient.
The patient reports the said nurse to the nurse- manager.
Which aspect of the nurse's behavior should be worked
on?
A. Attitude
B. Competence
C. Knowledge
D. Skill

1076. Freud's oral and anal stages are based on the principle of
A. autonomy
B. care giving
C. sensual gratification
D. toilet training

1077. Hypertension usually occurs when there is
A. Persistent rise in the arterial blood pressure of above 140/90mmHg
B. Persistent rise in the venous pressure of above 140/90mmHg
C. Severe headache with blood pressure of more than 120/90mmKg
D. Sudden rise in blood pressure of l40/90mmHg

1078. The BEST method used in preventing, sexually transmitted disease is
A. Abstinence
B. Use of condom
C. Use of foaming tablets
D. Use of IUD

1079. The main purpose for preparing patient before surgery may include to
I. alleviate post-operative pain
II. maintain nil per os
III. prevent post-operation complications
IV. promote early recovery
A. I and II
B. II and III
C. II, III and IV
D. I, II, III and IV

1080. A nurse is to give health education to a patient who has been newly diagnosed with cancer of the breast. She enters the room and finds the room dark with the patient curled up in bed and sobbing.
What factors will the nurse put In place to influence effective communication with the patient?
A. Consider a comfortable environment, emotion and sociocultural background of patient
B. Instruct patient not to talk back until you have finished the health talk
C. Inform patient she has to sit up and listen to the health education
D. Offer information while patient is still curled up and sobbing in bed

1081. Which of the following BEST describes care of patient's property?
A. Dirty clothing should be kept in patient's cupboard
B. In case of communicable disease disinfect clothing
C. Label valuables such as watch, jewelry and keep It at the nurses' station
D. Patient's valuables must be kept with the patient

1082. A client G1P0 came to your facility for antenatal care, during your observation you found out that there were changes in her skin pigmentation. This suggested to you that the client is.... weeks pregnant.
A. Two
B. four
C. six
D. eight

1083. A way of communicating our feelings, thoughts and beliefs in an open honest manner without violating the rights of others is known as
A. assertive behavior
B. aggressive assertive behavior
C. non-verbal communication
D. verbal communication

1084. A heterograft is used in burnt wound to
A. improve healing
B. prevent Infection
C. reduce blood loss
D. reduce pain

1085. To locate the fetal back the midwife performs .... Palpation
A. Fundal
B. Lateral
C. Pelvic
D. Pawlick

1086. Madam Brago brought her three months old baby to your clinic with swelling on the right thigh after the child was immunized one week ago. What immunization was given?
A. BCG
B. DPT/ Hibhep
C. Pneumococcal vaccine
D. Polio vaccine

1087. Which of the following are the rights of a patient
I. consent or decline to a treatment
II. comply with prescribed treatment
III. personal safety and security
IV. second medical opinion
A. I, II and IV
B. I, II and III
C. I, III and IV
D. II, III and IV

1088. Which of the following is not associated with turners syndrome
A. Female gender identity
B. Infertility
C. Short stature
D. XXY chromosome pattern

1089. A client with moderate level of anxiety will manifest
I. Diaphoresis
II. Difficulty sleeping
III. Headache
IV.Pounding pulse
A. I, II and III
B. I, III and IV
C. I, II and IV
D. II, III and IV

1090. When caring for child with pertussis who Is coughing so much the nurse should observe him for complications Including
A. haemoptysis
B. hunched back
C. inguinal hernia
D. permanent sore throat

1091. In adolescence, the term "growth spurt" refers to
A. a type of behavior Indicating a parahillia
B. Confusional state characterized by memory loss
C. the rapid physical development
D. The identity confusion experienced in early sexual stimulation

1092. Hajia Mohammed Is 30 weeks pregnant and believes that someone want to take her baby from her womb.
Which of the following Individuals would you Involve when counseling her
I. Hospital Chaplain
II. Husband of client
III. Imam
IV. Ward in charge
A. I, II, III and IV
B. I, III and IV
C. I, II and III
D. II, III and IV

1093. The reason for temper tantrums in toddlers Is because they.
A. are unable to distinguish right from wrong
B. do not get enough attention
C. have poor parent-child attachments
D. have limited language ability

1094. The ideal position to place a patient soon after
heamorrhoidectomy is
A. lateral
B. prone
C. semi-fowlers
D. supine

1095. When a patient questions the correctness of medication the nurse should
A. Call The doctor on duty to verify the order
B. Check the patients chart to see the doctors signature
C. Inform the patient it is the right drug
D. Recheck the order, the label and the medication sheet

1096. A Mid-year old man complained of chest pain and chest x-ray was done for him. The physician noticed fluid accumulation in the pleural space. This is described as;
A. empyema
B. pleural abscess
C. pleural effusion
D. pulmonary effusion

1097. In Freud's stages of personality development, the period where the focus of the child centres on group activities, learning and socialization with peers is at the Stage.
A. Genital
B. Latency
C. Oral
D. Phallic

1098. A client G2P1 40 weeks gestation reported at your facility with the following history, select the option that suggest a danger sign in pregnancy.
I. mucus bloody vaginal discharge
II. painful uterine contraction
III.ruptured membranes two days ago
IV.vomiting and nausea which Is continuous
A. I and II
B. I and III
C. II and IV
D. III and IV

1099. A nurse fails to give a patient full information about his condition and its management. Which of the following ethical principle did the nurse fail to practice?
A. Autonomy
B. Beneficence
C. Fidelity
D. Justice

 

1100. Scald is a common accident that can occur In the home, resulting from:
I. A child running into hot water
II. Crawling into uncovered hot water
III. Pouring hot water on the child
IV.Pouring corrosive substance on the child
A. I, II and III
B. I, II and IV
C. I, III and IV
D. II, III and IV