NMC CBT Sample Questions and CBT Exam Practice 1
Disclaimer: Note that these questions are just sample questions to help you to pass the NMC CBT exam
1. Which is not a cause of postural hypotension?
A. the time of day B. lack of exercise C. temperature D. recent food intake
2. Which is not an e...
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NMC CBT Sample Questions and CBT Exam Practice 1
Disclaimer: Note that these questions are just sample questions to help you to pass the NMC CBT exam
1. Which is not a cause of postural hypotension?
A. the time of day B. lack of exercise C. temperature D. recent food intake
2. Which is not an expected side effect of lumbar tap?
A. Headache B. Back pain C. Swelling and bruising D. Nausea and vomiting
3. A client was diagnosed to have infection. What is not a sign or symptom of infection?
A. A temperature of more than 38°C C. Chills and sweats
B. warm skin D. Aching muscles
4. What is respiration?
A. the movement of air into and out of the lungs to continually refresh the gases there, commonly called
‘breathing’
B. movement of oxygen from the lungs into the blood, and carbon dioxide from the lungs into the blood,
commonly called ‘gaseous exchange’
C. movement of oxygen from blood to the cells, and of carbon dioxide from the cells to the blood
D. the transport of oxygen from the outside air to the cells within tissues, and the transport of carbon dioxide
in the opposite direction.
5. You noticed that a colleague committed a medication administration error. Which should be done in this
situation?
A. You should provide a written statement and also complete a Trust incident form.
B. You should inform the doctor.
C. You should report this immediately to the nurse in charge.
D. You should inform the patient.
6. A patient on your ward complains that her heart is ‘racing’ and you find that the pulse is too fast to the
manually palpate. What would your actions be?
A. Shout for help and run to collect the crash trolley.
B. patient to calm down and check her most recent set of bloods and fluid balance.
C. A full set of observations: blood pressure, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation and temperature. It is essential
to perform a 12 lead ECG. The patient should then be reviewed by the doctor.
D. Check baseline observations and refer to the cardiology team.
7. You are looking after a postoperative patient and when carrying out their observations, you discover that
they are tachycardic and anxious, with an increased respiratory rate. What could be happening? What would
you do?
A. The patient is showing symptoms of hypovolaemic shock. Investigate source of fluid loss, administer fluid
replacement and get medical support.
B. The patient is demonstrating symptoms of atelectasis. Administer a nebulizer, refer to physiotherapist for
assessment.
C. The patient is demonstrating symptoms of uncontrolled pain. Administer prescribed analgesia, seek
assistance from medical team.
D. The patient is demonstrating symptoms of hyperventilation. Offer reassurance, administer oxygen.
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, 8. Why are elderly prone to postural hypotension? Select which does not apply:
A. The baroreflex mechanisms which control heart rate and vascular resistance decline with age.
B. Because of medications and conditions that cause hypovolaemia.
C. Because of less exercise or activities.
D. Because of a number of underlying problems with BP control.
9. When do you see problems or potential problems?
A. Assessment B. Planning C. Implementation D. Evaluation
10. A COPD patient is about to be discharged from the hospital. What is the best health teaching to provide this
patient?
A. Increase fluid intake C. Quit smoking
B. Do not use home oxygen D. nebulize as needed
11. A patient is to be subjected for surgery but the patient’s BMI is low. Where will you refer the patient?
A. Speech and Language Therapist C. Chef
B. Dietitian D. Family member
12. All of the staff nurses on duty noticed that a newly hired staff nurse has been selective of her tasks. All of
them thought that she has a limited knowledge of the procedures. What should the manager do in this
situation?
A. Reprimand the new staff nurse in front of everyone that what she is doing is unacceptable.
B. Call the new nurse and talk to her privately; ask how the manager can be of help to improve her situation.
C. Ignore the incident and just continue with what she was doing.
D. Assign someone to guide the new staff nurse until she is competent in doing her tasks.
13. One busy day on your shift, a manager told you that all washes should be done by 10am. What would you
do?
A. Follow the manager and ensure that everything is done on time.
B. Talk to the manager and tell her that the quality of care will be compromised if washes are rushed.
C. Ignore the manager and just continue with what you are doing.
D. Provide a written statement of the incident.
14. What do you have to consider if you are obtaining a consent from the patient?
A. Understanding B. Capacity C. Intellect D. Patient’s condition
15. A nurse documented on the wrong chart. What should the nurse do?
A. Immediately inform the nurse in charge and tell her to cross it all off.
B. Throw away the page
C. Write line above the writing; put your name, job title, date, and time.
D. Ignore the incident.
16. A patient is in the immediate recovery post-surgery. What should you monitor?
A. Breathing B. Temperature C. Blood loss D. Pain
17. You have a DM patient who is non-insulin dependent. How many portions of fruits and vegetables will you
administer per day?
A. 3 portions B. 4 portions C. 5 portions D. 6 portions
18. A newly qualified nurse is not yet well versed when it comes to documentation. A nurse-in-charge noticed
that this is the case and went to report the new nurse to their manager. What could the newly qualified nurse
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