Nursing Aptitude MCQs Practice

1. Who is known as the founder of modern nursing?
A. Clara Barton
B. Florence Nightingale
C. Marie Curie
D. Mother Teresa

Ans: B


2. What is the normal body temperature of a healthy human (oral)?
A. 100.4°F
B. 96.8°F
C. 98.6°F
D. 97.4°F
Ans: C


3. Which of the following is NOT a vital sign?
A. Pulse
B. Temperature
C. Respiration
D. Height
Ans: D


4. CPR is given in case of:
A. Bone fracture
B. Bleeding
C. Cardiac arrest
D. Poisoning
Ans: C


5. Which one of the following is a communicable disease?
A. Diabetes
B. Hypertension
C. Tuberculosis
D. Cancer
Ans: C


6. The full form of ICU is:
A. Immediate Care Unit
B. Intensive Care Unit
C. Internal Care Unit
D. Intensive Cardiac Unit
Ans: B


7. The term “asepsis” means:
A. Free from bacteria
B. Free from infection
C. Free from disease
D. Absence of disease-producing microbes
Ans: D


8. The best way to prevent infection is:
A. Wearing gloves
B. Taking medicine
C. Proper handwashing
D. Using sanitizer
Ans: C


9. First aid for minor burn includes:
A. Applying butter
B. Washing with cold water
C. Breaking blisters
D. Applying oil
Ans: B


10. What is the full form of HIV?
A. Human Infection Virus
B. High Immune Virus
C. Human Immunodeficiency Virus
D. Health Infection Virus
Ans: C


11. A nurse must maintain:
A. Patient’s personal files
B. Patient’s eating habits
C. Patient confidentiality
D. All of the above
Ans: C


12. The abbreviation “BP” stands for:
A. Body Pressure
B. Blood Pressure
C. Basic Pulse
D. Blood Pump
Ans: B


13. Which of the following is NOT a duty of a nurse?
A. Administering medication
B. Diagnosing diseases
C. Monitoring patient’s condition
D. Giving emotional support
Ans: B


14. Which quality is most essential in a nurse?
A. Intelligence
B. Sympathy
C. Patience
D. Bravery
Ans: C


15. BMI is related to:
A. Body temperature
B. Blood circulation
C. Body fat measurement
D. Brain health
Ans: C


16. What does a stethoscope help in measuring?
A. Blood
B. Oxygen
C. Heart sounds
D. Body temperature
Ans: C


17. Which of these is NOT an antibiotic?
A. Penicillin
B. Paracetamol
C. Erythromycin
D. Tetracycline
Ans: B


18. The first step in first aid is to:
A. Give water
B. Provide medicine
C. Ensure safety
D. Call doctor
Ans: C


19. The nurse’s primary responsibility is towards:
A. Doctor
B. Patient
C. Hospital
D. Family
Ans: B


20. The normal pulse rate of an adult is:
A. 40-60 bpm
B. 60-100 bpm
C. 100-120 bpm
D. 120-140 bpm
Ans: B


21. What does the ‘R’ in RICE method stand for in First Aid?
A. Rest
B. Rescue
C. React
D. Run
Ans: A


22. The red cross symbol is associated with:
A. Police
B. Emergency help
C. Medical services
D. Fire brigade
Ans: C


23. Sterilization is a process to:
A. Kill insects
B. Kill bacteria
C. Kill all microbes
D. Disinfect hands only
Ans: C


24. A glucometer is used to check:
A. Blood pressure
B. Heart rate
C. Sugar level
D. Body temperature
Ans: C


25. The full form of CPR is:
A. Cardiac Pressure Response
B. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
C. Clinical Pulse Rate
D. Central Pressure Reading
Ans: B