NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL OF NIGERIA

(Established by Nursing and Midwifery Registration etc. Act Cap No. 143 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria. 2004)

Professional Examination For General Nurses

PAPER I

SECTION B: OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS (40%)

Answer ALL Questions

Time allowed: 3 hours

INSTRUCTIONS: The following are Objective Test Items. CIRCLE the appropriate
OPTION with BIRO.
Each question counts for ONE (1) mark.
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1. One of the following is NOT among the branch of microscope anatomy:

(a) Organology.
(b) Topographical anatomy. „
(c) Histology.
(d) Cytology.

2. The vertebral column consists of.........................irregular bones.

(a) 26
(b) 24
(c) 20
(d) 15

3. The term used to describe the longitudinal imaginary division of the body into two
equal part (right and left) when the body is in anatomical position is known as:
(a) saggital or para-saggital plane.
(b) median or mid-saggital plane.
(c) frontal or coronal plane.
(d) transverse or horizontal plane.

4. The threadlike or lozonge-shaped membraneous organelles found in somatic cell is

called:
(a) Ribosomes.
(b) Plasma membrane.
(c) Mitochondria.
(d) Nucleus. ;

5. One of the following is a characteristic sign of shock in myocardial infarction:

(a) Oliguria.
(b) Bradycardia.
(c) High blood pressure.
(d) Hyperthermia.
6. The most important stakeholder in the health care system is the:
(a) Nurse.
(b) Medical doctor
(c) Patient.
(d) Pharmacist.

7. In cell division, the period from cell formation to cell division is referred to as
(a) GI (gap one) phase.
(b) Interphase.
(c) Sub phase.
(d) GII (gap two) phase.

8. The replacement of destroyed tissue with the same kind of tissue is called:
(a) scar tissue formation.
(b) fibrosis.
(c) regeneration.
(d) scar formation.

9. One of the following is contraindicated in a patient with gout.

(a) Liver.
(b) Chocolate
(c) Green leafy vegetable.
(d) Egg

10. Which of the following should the nurse administer to meet the nutritional needs
of a patient with acute peritonitis?
(a) Parenteral feeding.
(b) Oral feeding.
(c) Gastro enteral feeding.
(d) Nasogastric feeding.

11. The oesophagus is made up of...............................layers.

(a) 4
(b) 3
(c) 2
(d) 5

12. A break in the structure of the continuity of bone is called:

(a) Dislocation
(b) Sprain.
(c) Strain.
(d) Fracture.

13. One of the following is NOT a risk factor for lower back pain.
(a) Weight loss.
(b) Weight gain.
(c) Repetitive lifting of heavy objects.
(d) Poor posture.

14. The stomach is bounded by all of the following organs SUPERIOLY EXCEPT
(a) Left lobe of the liver.
(b) Spleen.
(c) Oesophagus.
(d) Diaphragm.
15. The auricle and pinna constitute....................part of the ear.
(a) external
(b) middle
(c) internal
(d) cochlea.

16 ......................is a structure that connects a bone to another bone.

(a) Tendon
(b) Cartilage
(c) Muscle
(d) Ligament

l7. Which of the following terms describe degenerative joint disease?

(a) Osteoporosis.
(b) Osteomyelitis,
(c) Osteoarthritis.
(d) Osteomalacia.

18. The movement of body towards the midline is called:

(a) Abduction.
(b) Induction.
(c) Adduction.
(d) Circumduction.

19. All of the following are examples of cartilage tumor EXCEPT

(a) Osteochondroma.
(b) Periosteal chondroblastoma.
(c) Enchondroma.
(d) None of the above.

20. The most dilated portion of the gall bladder is the

(a) Body.
(b) Neck.
(c) Fundus.
(d) Cystic duct.

21. The first step in assessment is

(a) Review of past records.
(b) Physical examination.
(c) History taking.
(d) Counselling.

22. All the following are techniques of physical examination EXCEPT

(a) Inspection.
(b) Palpation.
(c) Classification.
(d) Auscultation.

23. The first stage in stress response is

(a) stage of resistance.
(b) stage of alarm reaction.
(c) stage of exhaustion.
(d) stage of flight
24. The following are steps of pain reception EXCEPT
(a) pain trasduction.
(b) pain transmission.
(c) pain perception.
(d) pain modulation.

25. .............. .........is an example of hypertonic saline.

(a) 3% sodium chloride
(b) 0.9% sodium chloride
(c) 5% Dextrose
(d) 50% Dextrose

26 .......................is a clinical sign of elevated prothrombin time.

(a) Oedema
(b) Ecchymois
(c) Jaundice
(d) Pruritis
 Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria

This division is headed by a deputy director; it is also under the education department.

The council final qualifying examination activity is co-ordinate by the deputy director.

The division conducts four (4) Professional Qualifying examinations (PQE) in a year as
follows;

1. March – PQE for Midwives (2nd Tuesday).

2. May – PQE for General Nurses (1st Tuesday).
3. September – PQE for Midwives (2nd Tuesday).
4. November – PQE for General and Post Basic Nurses (1st Tuesday).

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