1101 - 1200 Solved NMC Licensure Past Question Bank

1101. A teacher was describing' the chorion of the placenta and gave the following descriptions. Which of the following is out of place?

A. Friable
B. Smooth
C. Tough
D. Translucent

1102. Sinusitis is ....
A. Alteration in the normal functioning of the paranasal sinuses
B. any alteration in the normal functioning of the sinuses
C. Inflammation of one or more paranasal sinuses
D. Inflammation of the sinuses

1103. Rehabilitation is necessary In fracture management to improve
A. alignment
B. bone strength
C. bone healing
D. weight gaining

1104. The dominant electrolytes in the intracellular fluid Is
A. Calcium
B. Chloride
C. Potassium
D. Sodium

1105. Diagnostic investigations of Meningitis include the following EXCEPT
A. Computerized Tomography
B. Resonance Imaging
C. Lumbar puncture
D. ultrasonography

1106. In dealing with temper tantrums, parents should
A. Give in to child's demands
B. Relax rules of the house
C. Remain calm
D. Shout at child

1107. is a technique of modifying behavior that pairs relaxation with the object of fear/phobic stimulus.
A. Flooding
B. Modling
C. Shaping
D. Systematic desensitization

1108. Which of the following eating disorders will the client show severe under weight in addition to having the fear of gaining weight or becoming fat?
A. Anorexia nervosa
B. Binge eating
C. Bulimia nervosa
D. Pica

1109. Which of the following is a disease of the integumentary system
I. pemphigus
II. Psoriasis
III. Warts
A. I and II only
B. I and III only
C. I, II and III
D. II and III only

1110. 1. The Fundamental responsibility of the nurse as stipulated in the international Council of Nurses (ICN) code of ethics are the following EXCEPT
A. obtain consent
B. prevent illness
C. promote health
D. restore health

1111. Codes of good manners that govern the actions of
Nurses and Midwives Is referred to as
A. Code of Ethics
B. Hospital Etiquette
C. Morals
D. Values

1112. Which of the following is the most prominent feature of public health nursing?
A. It involves providing home care to sick people who are not confined in the hospital
B. Services are provided free of charge to people within the catchment area
C. The public health nurse functions as part of a team providing a public health nursing service.
D. Public health nursing focuses on preventive, not curative services

1113. Isolation of child with measles belongs to what level of prevention?
A. Intermediate
B. Primary
C. Secondary
D. Tertiary

1114. Isolation of child with measles belongs to what level of prevention?
A. Intermediate
B. Primary
C. Secondary
D. Tertiary

1115. The process whereby vaccines are kept in a potent state from the manufacturer to the consumer is referred to as
A. Chain of command
B. Cold chain
C. Food chain
D. Vaccination chain

1116. The population of a community is needed for effective expanded programme on immunization (EPI) because it:
A. Gives the number of the vulnerable group
B. Helps to know the children that have been immunized
C. Makes the demographic characteristics very simple
D. Tells the vaccines that are possible to loose potency

1117. Primary health care is total approach to community development .which of the following is an indicator of success in the use of the primary health care approach:
A. Health programs are sustained according to level of development of the community
B. Health services are provided free of charge to individuals and families
C. Health workers are able to provide care based on identified health needs of the people
D. Local officials are empowered as the major decision makers in matters of health

1118. A mother wants to know how to differentiate between measles(ruboala) and German measles (rubella).What characteristics feature of rebeola will your tell her?
A. A high fever and koplik spots
B. A rash on the trunk with pruritus
C. Nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps
D. Signs that are similar to those of a cold followed by rash

1119. Which step in community organizing involves training of potential leaders in the community?
A. community organizing
B. community study
C. core group formation
D. Integration

1120. A main characteristic of population-based public health nursing practice is that it;
A. Gives preference to primary prevention
B. Gives preference to secondary prevention
C. Gives preference to Tertiary prevention
D. Considers multiple levels of prevention

1121. You are teaching mothers of children who have aneamia related to inadequate diet. Inaddition to iron ,which of the following nutrients are necessary for the synthesis of red blood cell(RBC)
A. Calcium and vitamin A
B. Carbohydrates and thiamine
C. Protein and ascorbic acid
D. Vitamin D and Ribloflavin

1122. The level of immunity achieved by a whole community or population is termed?
A. Acquired immunity
B. Cross immunity
C. Herd immunity
D. Racial immunity

1123. Which of the following is true about BCG immunization?
A. It is normally given into the lateral aspect of the arm at the level of the insertion of the deltoid muscle
B. It must be administered subcutaneously
C. The correct dose for children is 0.5ml
D. The injection should be given with the needle bevel downwards

1124. The aim of childhood immunization is to protect the child from:
A. All childhood diseases
B. Communicable diseases
C. Life threatening diseases
D. Specific childhood diseases

1125. The primary purpose of conducting an epidemiologic investigation is to
A. Determine the aetiology of the epidemic
B. Encourage cooperation and support of the country
C. Identify geographical location of cases of the disease in the community
D. Identify groups who are at risk of contracting the disease

1126. Four-year old Akosua has chickenpox. The mother asks the nurse when Akosua can return to school. What is the best response that the nurse should give?
A. All the lesions must be completely gone before contact with others is assumed
B. Within two to three weeks the itching should be under control and good
C. Akosua can return six days after the first lesions appear,because the crust will be informed
D. Akosua must learn to cough with her mouth covered ,put tissues in the trash and wash her hands after touching her nose or mouth

1127. River blindness is a chronic ....infection
A. Bacterial
B. Parasitic
C. Protozoan
D. Viral

1128. Which of the following is not one of the pillar of regenerative health
A. Drinking enough potable water
B. Getting enough rest and relaxation
C. Good nutrition
D. Periodic exercise

1129. Primary prevention refers to;
A. Easy diagnosis and prompt treatment
B. Limitation of disability
C. Rehabilitation
D. Prevention of exposure to risk factors

1130. The primary purpose of conducting an epidemiologic investigation is to
A. Determine the aetiology of the epidemic
B. Encourage cooperation and support of the country
C. Identify geographical location of cases of the disease in the community
D. Identify groups who are at risk of contracting the disease

1131. A foreign substance that elicits an immune response is referred to as
A. Antibody
B. Antigen
C. Leucocytes
D. Phagocytes

1132. When counseling the parents of children with anaemia related to diet, you will explain that there are several different nutrients involved. These nutrients include proteins ,iron, vitamin B12 and:
A. Calcium
B. Folic acid
C. Riboflavin
D. Thiamine

1133. Communicability of disease depends upon the availability of:
A. Parasite
B. Pathogen
C. Reservoir
D. Susceptible person

1134. After exposure to an infection, the vaccine administered to the individual confers:
A. Active artificial immunity
B. Active natural immunity
C. Passive artificial immunity
D. Passive natural immunity

1135. Which of the following is a function of epidemiology?
A. Identifying the disease condition based on manifestations presented by a client
B. Determining factors that contributed to the occurrence of pneumonia in a 3 year old.
C. Determining the efficacy of the antibiotic used in the treatment of the 3 year old client with pneumonia.
D. Evaluating the effectiveness of the implementation of the Integrated Management of Childhood Illness.

1136. A person who has been in such association with an infected person or animal or a contaminated environment as to have had an opportunity to acquire the infection is a
A. Carrier
B. Contact
C. Vector
D. Vehicle

1137. Which of the following is not one of the pillar of regenerative health
A. Drinking enough potable water
B. Getting enough rest and relaxation
C. Good nutrition
D. Periodic exercise

1138. Madam Adwoa Diewon holds child welfare clinic daily at Medowo Health Centre. What type of clinic is this?
A. Outreach
B. Satellite
C. Special
D. Static

1139. What sexually transmitted infection can be transmitted to a newborn during the birthing process?
A. Trichomoniasis
B. Gonorrhea
C. Herpers
D. Syphilis

1140. The public health nurse is the supervisor of rural health midwives. Which of the following is a supervisory function of the public health nurse?
A. Referring cases or patients to the midwife
B. Providing technical guidance to the midwife
C. Proving nursing care to cases referred by the midwife
D. Formulating and implementing training programs for midwives

1141. Which step in community organizing involves training of potential leaders in the community?
A. community organizing
B. community study
C. core group formation
D. Integration

1142. Which of the following is an example of the school nurse’s role?
A. Requesting for BCG from the cold room for school entrance immunization
B. Conducting random classroom inspection during measles epidemic
C. Taking remedial action on an accident hazard in the school playground
D. Observing places in the school where pupils spend their free times

1143. You were invited by parent teacher association (PTA) of Glory Preparatory school to give a talk on communicable disease .During the talk you reminded them that these disease are serious and that encephalitis can be a complication of one of the following;
A. Pertussis
B. Poliomyelitis
C. Scarlet fever
D. Varicella (chicken pox)

1144. The determinants of health include all of the following EXEPT:
A. Access to health care service
B. Food, water, and air
C. Personal coping skills
D. Private health insurance

1145. When the occupational health nurse employs ergonomic principles, she is performing which of her roles?
A. Health care provider
B. Health educator
C. Health care coordinator
D. Environment manager

1146. One of the factors which may demotivate mothers from patronizing a child welfare clinic is:
A. Community durbar
B. Community mobilization
C. Home visits
D. Long waiting time

1147. The weakest link in the chain of infection that nurses can manipulate to prevent spread of infection and disease is the
A. Infectious agent
B. Mode of transmission
C. Portal of entry
D. Susceptible host

1148. Which of the following is a benefit of community mobilization?
A. Encourage community dispute
B. Encourage lust for power
C. Encourage resistance to change
D. Encourage sustainability of effort

1149. An indicator of success in community organizing is when people are able to;
A. Identify the health problem as a common concern
B. Implement activities for the solution of the community problem
C. Participate in community activities for the solution of community problem
D. Plan activities for the solution of the community problem

1150. The following are components of the Primary Health Care concept EXCEPT:
A. Community participation
B. Equal allocation of service
C. Health education
D. Preventive services

1151. An indicator of success in community organizing is when people are able to;
A. Identify the health problem as a common concern
B. Implement activities for the solution of the community problem
C. Participate in community activities for the solution of community problem
D. Plan activities for the solution of the community problem

1152. The first step in the community assessment process is to:
A. Describe the population that comprises the community
B. Elicit the community „s perception of their strengths, problems and health influences
C. Gather and analyze existing /available information to identify health indicators
D. Identify all potential partners for assessment and planning

1153. A community can be identified by its
A. Acquisition of land
B. Behavior change
C. Demographic features
D. Poverty levels

1154. Community mobilization is a process that:
A. Changes the goals of the community
B. Focuses on communal activities
C. Motivates the community to take action
D. Moves groups to come together

1155. An infection from this disease causing organism has no specific cures:
A. Bacteria
B. Protozoa
C. Fungi
D. Virus

1156. Public health is the science and art of .... disease....and....health through the organized efforts of society
A. Controlling, protecting, maintaining
B. Preventing, prolonging, promotion
C. Prevent ,promotion ,prolonging
D. Treating, maintaining, protecting

1157. When counseling the parents of children with anaemia related to diet, you will explain that there are several different nutrients involved. These nutrients include proteins ,iron, vitamin B12 and:
A. Calcium
B. Folic acid
C. Riboflavin
D. Thiamine

1158. The major sign of iron deficiency anemia is pallor. What body part is best examined for pallor?
A. Around the lips
B. Lower conjunctival sac
C. Nallbeds
D. Palms

1159. Control of environmental hazards and protection against occupational hazards are all examples of
A. Health promotion
B. Primary prevention
C. Secondary prevention
D. Tertiary prevention

1160. The immunity obtained when one causative organism provides immunity to a related organisms is:
A. Acquired immunity
B. Cross immunity
C. Herd immunity
D. Racial immunity

1161. The recommended site if administration of DPT/HepB/HIB in infants is
A. Deltoid muscle
B. Forearm
C. Gluteal muscle
D. Lateral aspect of thigh

1162. During a school health progamme, you observed that 10-year old Akwesi Mensah had a circle of ring worm on his scalp so you asked some questions. Which of the environmental factors most likely contributed to his acquisition of ringworms
A. He forgets to wash his hair sometimes and his mother has to remind him to do so
B. They have a kitten at home which stays out side during the day but comes in during the night to sleep near him
C. He loaned his football to his friend kwame last week but has not gotten it back
D. he takes Trotro to and from school every day and likes to sit near the driver‟s mate so they can talk about football

1163. Mr and Mrs Quansah visited the CWC with their new born who has an obvious physical defect.
Which nursing intervention provides the most support to these parents?
A. Discourage them from talking about their baby
B. Encourage them to express their concern
C. Show them postoperative photographs of infants had similar defects
D. Tell them not to worry because the defect can be corrected

1164. Mr. Boateng a 60 year old has just retired and expresses concern of loneliness due to the loss of job and co-workers. Which response by the nurse is most therapeutic?
A. But now you can finally relax and enjoy life
B. Do you know about the senior citizens club?
C. Why don't you go into work and visit your old friends
D. You need to take a vacation

1165. The family is known as the basic unit of society. Which of the following is a very important function performed by a family?
A. Acculturation
B. Identification
C. Socialization
D. Stratification

1166. Which of the following is an advantage of a home visit?
A. It allows sharing of experience among with similar health problems
B. It allows the nurse to provide nursing car to a greater number of people
C. It develop the family‟s in providing for health needs of its members
D. It provides an opportunity to do first hand appraisal of the home situation

1167. The mother of a two-year old boy told you that, her son has temper tantrums and demand for toys when they go to the market. The mother asks you for advice on now best she can handle these temper tantrums. What would you suggest to this mother?
A. She should buy one toy for him anytime they visit the market
B. She should discipline the child immediately when he demands for toys
C. She should leave him at home whiles she goes to the market
D. She should remain calm and ignore his tantrums

1168. An indicator of success in community organizing is when people are able to;
A. Around the lips
B. Lower conjunctival sac
C. Nallbeds
D. Palms

1169. Home visiting is advantageous because it;
A. Ensures effective counseling in the home
B. Help reduce reluctance of client to health education
C. Provide incentives to families
D. Reduce risk and problems in the home

1170. Which of the following is an advantage of a home visit?
A. It allows sharing of experience among with similar health problems
B. It allows the nurse to provide nursing car to a greater number of people
C. It develop the family‟s in providing for health needs of its members
D. It provides an opportunity to do first hand appraisal of the home situation

1171. Report writing is essential in community work and it must includes
A. Achievements and problems
B. Meetings scheduled with community
C. Number of people in given program
D. Statistical arrangement for inventory

1172. The determinants of health include all of the following EXEPT:
A. Access to health care service
B. Food, water, and air
C. Personal coping skills
D. Private health insurance

1173. Madam Grace Pokuaa is a regular CWC attendant. She visited your clinic with her14-weeks old baby Akua. What immunization will baby Akua be due for?
A. 0PV 0,DPT/Hep B/Hib3/Rotarix2/yellow fever
B. 0PV 3,DPT/Hep B/BCG and Pneumoccocal 3
C. 0PV 3,DPT/Hep B/Hib 3/Rotarix 3 and Pneumococcal 3
D. 0PV 3,DPT/Hep B/Hib 3, and Pneumococcal 3

1174. A nurse, planning a home visit to a mother who has a high risk infant knows that the visit will be more productive if scheduled when the:
A. Husband is out of the home
B. Mother is feeding the infant
C. Nurse has time to spend with family
D. Time is convenient for the family

1175. Primary health care is total approach to community development .which of the following is an
indicator of success in the use of the primary health care approach:
A. Health programs are sustained according to level of development of the community
B. Health services are provided free of charge to individuals and families
C. Health workers are able to provide care based on identified health needs of the people
D. Local officials are empowered as the major decision makers in matters of health

1176. After giving a vaccine you should do all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Observe the recipient for immediate adverse reaction
B. Keep the recipient under observation for one hour
C. Dispose of equipment used for vaccination in safety box
D. Keep accurate and accessible records on both the recipient and vaccine given

1177. Which of the following is an advantage of a home visit?
A. It allows the nurse to provide nursing care to a greater number of people
B. It provides an opportunity to do first hand appraisal of the home situation
C. It allows sharing of experience among people with similar health problems
D. It develops the family’s initiative in providing for health needs of its members

1178. You are teaching mothers of children who have aneamia related to inadequate diet. Inaddition to iron ,which of the following nutrients are necessary for the synthesis of red blood cell(RBC)
A. Calcium and vitamin A
B. Carbohydrates and thiamine
C. Protein and ascorbic acid
D. Vitamin D and Ribloflavin

1179. The public health nurse, conducts a study on the factors contributing to the high mortality rate due to heart diseases in the municipality where she works. Which branch of epidemiology does the nurse practice in this situation?
A. Descriptive
B. Analytical
C. Therapeutic
D. Evaluation

1180. The public health nurse is responsible for presenting the municipal health statistics using graphs and tables. To compare the frequency of the leading causes of mortality in the municipality, which graph will you prepare?
A. Bar
B. Line
C. Pie
D. Scatter diagram

1181. What is the primary goal of community health nursing?
A. To support and supplement the efforts of the medical profession in the promotion of health and prevention of diseases.
B. To enhance the capacity of individuals, families and communities to cope with their health needs.
C. To increase the productivity of the people by providing them with services that will increase their level of health.
D. To contribute to national development through promotion of family welfare, focusing particularly on mothers and children

1182. To maintain the cleanliness of the bag and its contents, which of the following must the nurse do?
A. Wash his/her hands before and after providing nursing care to the family members
B. In the care of family member’s, as much as possible, use only articles taken from the bag
C. Put on an apron to protect her uniform and fold it with the right side out before putting it back into the bag.
D. At the end of the visit, fold the lining on which the bag was placed, ensuring that the contaminated side is on the outside.

1183. The mother of a four –month old baby who had his second DPT/Hep 3/Hib immunization
yesterday called you the nurse and reported that the baby has a temperature of 38.7 oC and hard reddened area on his thigh. The best interpretation of this data is the child
A. Has developed a secondary infection
B. Is developing symptoms of the disease
C. Is reacting normal to immunization
D. May be allergic to the vaccine

1184. A mother is using oral Rehydration salt (ORS) in the management of diarrhea of her 3-year old child. She asked you what to do if her child vomits.
You will tell her to:
A. Bring the child to the nearest hospital for further assessment
B. Bring the child to the health center for IV therapy
C. Bring the child to the health center for assessment by the physician
D. Let the child rest for 10 minutes then continue giving ORS more slowly.

1185. What measure should a pregnant woman undertake to protect the unborn child from tetanus?
A. Eat nourishing diet during pregnancy
B. Immunize with anti-tetanus serum during pregnancy
C. Immunize with tetanol toxoid during pregnancy
D. Prevent herself from nail prick during pregnancy

1186. Tells the vaccines that are possible to loose potency
A. Abscess formation
B. High body temperature
C. Pain at the site of injection
D. Swelling of the lymph nodes

1187. A baby is born at 39 weeks with petechial rash, low birth weight, hepatosplenomegaly and
cataracts. This is due to infection acquired in utero. Which microorganism is likely to cause their clinical presentation?
A. Cytomegalovirus
B. Rubella virus
C. Toxoplasma qondi
D. Treponema palladium

1188. A 2-month old infant was brought to the health center for immunization. During assessment, the infant‟s temperature registered at 38.1C which is the best course of action that you will take?
A. Advise the infant‟s mother to bring him back for immunization when he is well
B. Give paracetamol and wait for his fever to subside
C. Go ahead and give the infant the immunization
D. Refer the infant to the physician for further assessment

1189. The PHN bag is an important tool in providing nursing care during a home visit. The most important principle in bag technique states that it;
A. Should save time and effort
B. Should minimize if not totally prevent the spread of infection
C. Should not overshadow concern for the patient and his family
D. May be done in variety of ways depending on the home situation, etC.

1190. In establishing rapport during home visit, the nurse must do the following

I. Knock, enter and greet according to custom
II. Introduce yourself and explain your mission of your visit
III. Identity family needs
IV. Ask about the health of the family
A. I, II and III only
B. I and III only
C. II, III and IV only
D. I, II and IV only

1191. Which of the following is CONTRARY to the principles in planning a home visit?
A. A home visit should have a purpose of objective
B. The plan should revolve around the family health needs
C. A home visit should be conducted in the manner prescribed by RHU
D. Planning of continuing care should involve a responsible-family member

1192. Some people are very allergic to insect bites and stings. This condition is called:
A. Septic shock
B. Cardiac arrest
C. Toxic shock syndrome
D. Anaphylactic shock

1193. At the end of the clonic stage of epileptic seizure, the nurse should:
A. Allow the patient to sleep
B. Insert a gag in-between the teeth
C. Remove the casualty from the source of danger
D. Turn the patient to one side

1194. Which of the following is considered as life threatening source of haemorrhage?
A. Arterial bleeding
B. Capillary bleeding
C. Venous bleeding
D. None

1195. The first principle or general rule of First Aid in order of importance is to:
A. Treat most urgent conditions first
B. Remove casualty from danger or vice versa
C. Reassure casualty
D. Call for help

1196. Which of the following is not a technique used in giving rescue
breath?
A. Mouth to barrier
B. Mouth to nose
C. Mouth to mouth
D. Mouth to stomach

1197. The partial displacement of the joint bodies with the articular
surface no longer in contact with each other is known as:
A. Sprain
B. Dislocation
C. Subluxation
D. Strain

1198. A 35 year old woman, Atinganpoka sustained various degrees of burns on her trunk excluding the back and the right upper arm (front and back), when a fuel tanker exploded. Using Wallace Rule of Nine, calculate the total surface area of her burns.
A. 45%
B. 27%
C. 36%
D. 18%

1199. All the following are causes of asphyxia under obstruction or occlusion EXCEPT:
A. Strangulation with a rope
B. Smothering
C. Collapse of lungs
D. Drowning

1200. Which of the following is NOT considered as a cause of burns?
A. Lightening
B. Flames of fire
C. Hot metals
D. Hot oils