MULTIPLE CHOICE NURSING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

THe following objective type/multiple choice nursing exam questions ans answers are useful for upcoming ESIC, AIIMS and other staff nurse recruitment written examinations.

1. A patient known to have Alzheimer’s disease tells the nurses’ assistant
that she smells smoke. The nurses aide should:
a. put the patient to bed because she is clearly tired.
b. tell her that no one is allowed to smoke in the building.
c. look around for a fire.
d. reassure the patient that there is no fire.
e. None of the above

Answer: c. look around for a fire.


2. Which hereditary disease is most closely linked to aneurysm?
a. Marfan’s syndrome
b. Lupus erythematosus
c. Cystic fibrosis
d. Myocardial infarction
e. None of the above

Answer: a. Marfan’s syndrome

3. A patient appears more pale than usual. The nurses’ aide should:
a. note it on the chart.
b. offer a glass of water.
c. get the patient a snack.
d.  ask the patient how he feels and take his vital signs immediately.
e. None of the above

Answer: d.  ask the patient how he feels and take his vital signs immediately.

4. What is the most appropriate nursing response to a myocardial infarction client who is fearful of dying?
a. “Please be assured we’re doing everything we can to make you feel better.”
b. “When the doctor arrives, everything will be fine.”
c. “This is a bad situation, but you’ll feel better soon.”
d. “Tell me about your feeling right now.”
e. None of the above

Answer: d. “Tell me about your feeling right now.”

5.Most of our calories should come from:
a. carbohydrates
b. fats
c. protein
d. vitamins
e. None of the above

Answer: a. carbohydrates

6. In report the nurses’ aide is told that one of her patients has beenordered NPO after midnight. The aide should:
a. take away the water pitcher at midnight.
b. offer frequent snacks.
c. note all water the patient drinks and all output.
d. ask the patient if he is having any pain.
e. None of the above

Answer: a. take away the water pitcher at midnight.