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Tests of Nursing English I
1. Course: Nursing English I
Course index: EN201
Credit hours: 2
Professor: L.Altantuya
Tests on knowledge
I. Choose the correct answer.
1. The first thing a person should do to an unresponsive person is to ……
a. check for breathing b. sterilize the wound c. perform CPR
2. People with ……… burns require painkillers like morphine.
a. first-degree b. second-degree c. third-degree
3. We elevated Meg’s feet because she was in ………
a. blisters b. shock c. pain
4. A wound that lacks moisture will result in ………
a. Maceration b. Desiccation c. Necrosis
5. A patient with dead tissue around a wound needs ………
a. suture b. debridement c. a bandage
6. A doctor found ……… in Sarah’s bandage.
a. eschars b. tissues c. inflamed skin
7. …… is a test that determines the amount of urea nitrogen in the blood.
a. GFR test b. BUN test c. Urinalysis
8. ……… is a yellow liquid waste product.
a. Creatinine b. Albumin c. Urine
9. ……… is a procedure in which tissue is removed and examined.
a. Blood test b. Blood pressure c. Biopsy
10. ……… is a machine that converts medicine into a mist.
a. Nebulizer b. Metered dose inhaler c. Aids
11. Patient suffered severe ………
a. oral medication b. transportation c. asthma attack
12. Patient is currently receiving weekly ……… for a previous knee injury.
a. physical activity b. physical therapy c. chest x-ray
13. ……… is a sign that labor will likely start soon.
a. Water breaking b. Fetal movement c. Bloody show
14. A trimester is a period of ……… months of pregnancy.
a. three b. six c. nine
15. A woman who feels her fetus drop lower may have experienced ………
a. lightening b. complications c. contractions
16. Oral thrush is caused by a ………
a. harmless rash b. yeast infection c. chemical
17. High amount of ……… leads to jaundice in newborns.
a. bili light b. sunlight c. bilirubin
18. Newborn is a child that is less than ……… old.
a. one week b. 10 days c. four weeks
19. ……… is a tool used to hold an incision open.
a. Retractor b. Scalpel c. Forceps
20. Operating rooms must be sanitized ……… before a surgical procedure.
a. an hour b. ten minutes c. fifteen minutes
21. ……… participate in sterilizing operating rooms.
a. Cleaners b. Doctors c. Patients
22. ……… can help patients become well again.
2. a. Advocacy b. Comfort c. Insurance
23. ……… can make even simple tasks seem impossible.
a. An illness b. Mobility c. Chores
24. Arbor Home Healthcare nurses cannot ……… for patients.
a. make dinner b. provide injections c. write prescriptions
25. The most important part of responding to an epidemic is ………
a. hand washing b. isolation c. treatment
26. Taking ……… action will prevent the spread of disease.
a. infectious b. preventative c. effective
27. ……… room is a room where doctors sanitize themselves.
a. Operating b. Scrub c. Post-operative
28. ……… jobs are paid by the day.
a. Full-time b. Part-time c. Per diem
29. During a serious ……… of the flu, thousands of people became ill.
a. outreach b. outbreak c. infection
30. Lamont University holds a public health fair ………
a. every week b. every month c. every year
31. ……… is a doctor who does operations.
a. Cardiologist b. Surgeon c. Anesthesiologist
32. Most ……… see their patients throughout their pregnancies.
a. pediatricians b. obstetricians c. general practitioners
33. ……… departments provide services such as X-rays, MRI and CAT scans to identify and
diagnose diseases.
a. Radiology b. Pathology c. Dermatology
34. ……… department has staff that specialize in treating heart conditions.
a. Cardiology b. Obstetrics c. Orthopedics
35. ……… are worn by doctors and nurses in order to protect the patient and caregiver from
infection.
a. Hospital gowns b. Latex gloves c. Facemasks
36. Nurses discard used syringes in ………
a. sharps container b. bedside table c. biohazard waste container
37. For ……… injuries, such as cuts or bleeding, the nurse uses bandages.
a. internal b. external c. spinal
38. The principal function of ……… is to prevent bleeding.
a. platelets b. red blood cells c. white blood cells
39. Blood flows away from the heart via ………
a. veins b. arteries c. capillaries
40. The ……… system delivers oxygen to the lungs through the bronchial tubes and removes
toxic carbon dioxide.
a. circulatory b. respiratory c. digestive
41. The ……… is the tube that carries food, liquids and saliva from your mouth to the
stomach.
a. esophagus b. small intestine c. large intestine
42. ……… is the process of examining the body by touching an organ or area of the body.
a. Palpation b. Percussion c. Auscultation
43. ……… is a lack of energy and motivation.
a. Fatigue b. Fever c. headache
44. ……… is one of a pair of organs in the chest that people use to breathe.
a. Heart b. Lung c. Stomach
45. ……… is a gas in the air that people need to live.
3. a. Oxygen b. Carbon dioxide c. Second-hand smoke
46. Food enters the small intestine directly after passing through ………
a. the large intestine b. the stomach c. the esophagus
47. ……… is the body part that connects the hand and the arm.
a. The knee b. The elbow c. The wrist
48. ……… is the major tube in the heart that carries blood to the body.
a. The vena cava b. The aorta c. The pulmonary artery
49. ……… is a condition where people have trouble breathing because of narrow or blocked
air passages.
a. Emphysema b. Lung cancer c. Asthma
50. Smoking causes ………
a. flu b. asthma c. appendicitis
51. John was under a lot of ……… because he was studying for his finals.
a. stress b. aspirin c. pressure
52. Trish hurt her shoulder playing basketball, so she took a(n) ………
a. aspirin b. stress c. blood test
53. Heather’s baby was born with ……… and needed an operation.
a. cholesterol b. congenital heart disease c. pacemaker
54. Frank had a blood test to check his ……… level.
a. cholesterol b. congenital heart disease c. stress
55. Joe has ………, which means that his heart doesn’t pump blood fast enough.
a. poor diet b. heart failure c. excess weight
56. After the doctor told Sandra she had ………, she started exercising.
a. arrhythmia b. heart failure c. abdominal obesity
57. Coronary artery disease is a condition that affects ………
a. the digestive system b. the respiratory system c. the cardiovascular system
58. Jen’s ……… helps her heart beat properly.
a. stent b. diagnosis c. pacemaker
59. Thanks to my grandfather’s kidney transplant, his life expectancy is much ………
a. shorter b. longer c. lower
60. ……… is made up of the thyroid, pituitary and adrenal glands.
a. The endocrine system b. The cardiovascular system c. circulatory system
61. John was born with ………, so he’s gone to the doctor since childhood.
a. pacemaker b. stent c. congenital heart disease
62. ……… was put in Marilyn’s vein to allow blood to flow easily.
a. A stent b. A pacemaker c. A heart transplant
63. Plaque buildup in the arteries can lead to ………
a. abdominal obesity b. serious problems c. congenital heart disease
64. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the US, but many people know
……… about it.
a. much b. a lot c. little
65. Coronary artery disease, heart failure and congenital heart disease are all forms of ………
disease.
a. heart b. lung c. liver
66. Risk factors for heart disease include smoking, ………, poor diet, excess weight and
stress.
a. inactivity b. exercise c. a heart-healthy diet
67. In addition to taking medication, a person with coronary artery disease can benefit from
……… cholesterol and blood pressure.
a. increasing b. reducing c. raising
4. 68. While there are medicines available to combat heart disease, ……… may be necessary.
a. aspirin regimen b. ACE inhibitors c. surgery
69. ……… is a disease in which a waxy substance called plaque builds up inside the coronary
arteries.
a. Heart failure b. Congenital heart disease c. Coronary artery disease
70. A saline solution contains ………
a. sugar b. salt c. glucose
71. An ……… solution does not change fluid levels in cells or arteries.
a. isotonic b. hypotonic c. hypertonic
72. The consultant makes ……… appearances in the ward, but he isn’t here all the time.
a. continuous b. intermittent c. direct
73. ……… solution has a higher salt content than that of blood.
a. isotonic b. hypotonic c. hypertonic
74. The woman is unconscious, so she needs ……… nutrition or she’ll starve.
a. parenteral b. hypertonic c. hypotonic
75. A ……… solution will move fluid out of the veins and arteries.
a. hypotonic b. direct c. hypertonic
76. The nurse turned the ……… counterclockwise to turn off the patient’s IV.
a. IV pump b. roller clamp c. microdrip
77. ……… is a machine that controls the delivery of fluids and medications.
a. IV pump b. roller clamp c. cannula
78. ……… is an infusion rate that delivers large amounts of IV solutions through rapid
delivery of small drops.
a. Macrodrip b. Microdrip c. IV tube
79. Menopause officially occurs when a woman has not had a menstrual cycle for ………
months.
a. three b. six c. twelve
80. Bacterial infections such as E. coli can be spread by………
a. poor hygiene b. regular hand washing c. hand sanitizers
Tests on skill
II. Match the words (1-8) with the definitions (A-H).
1. newborn
2. elevated
3. bilirubin
4. rash
5. abdomen
6. immune system
7. oral thrush
8. phototherapy
a. a pigment that can turn skin yellow
b. a disease marked by painful spots in the mouth
c. the front, middle section of the body
d. a child that is less than four weeks old
e. the body’s defense against infection
f. an irritated area of skin
g. being higher than usual
h. a treatment that involves exposure to lights
III. Write a word that is similar in meaning to the underlined part.
1. John’s daughter has yellow skin. She may have a disease caused by poor liver function.
5. j _ _ n _ _ c _
2. Place the child under the lamp that emits blue light to treat her bilirubin.
_ i _ _ l _ g _ _
3. Don’t worry about those marks on the child’s skin. It’s just a common, bumpy rash.
e _ y _ _ e _ _ t _ _ i _ u _
4. The doctor applied cream to the patient’s damaged area of skin.
_ o _ e
5. The nurse examines a patient to determine the severity of the condition.
a _ _ i _ _
6. Mark has a condition in which a person’s bone is broken.
_ _ a _ t _ _ e
7. A patient may die soon without treatment. He is assigned to the stage at which a person
has a life-threatening condition and needs immediate treatment.
E _ _ _
8. The doctor has ordered a blood test and x-ray for James. The nurse makes a note that he
needs two medical tests and aids provided to patients needing care.
_ e _ _ _ r _ _ s
9. The doctor assesses the woman’s amount of serious injury to the body.
t _ _ u _ _
IV. Write a word that is similar in meaning to the underlined part.
1. The pain in Hank’s stomach is intolerable.
u _ _ e _ _ a _ _ _
2. The broken bone caused a flashing pain.
s _ o _ _ _ n _
3. Feeling as it caused by heat or fire pain is caused by too much exercise.
_ _ r _ i _ _
4. The pain in his arm was pulsating.
_ h _ o _ b _ n _
5. The patient’s pain is stopping and starting.
i _ _ e _ _ i _ _ e _ _
6. Acute and intense pain feels like being stabbed.
s _ a _ _
7. Jack uses a wheelchair to move around because of his loss of movement.
i_ _ o _ _ l _ _ y
8. Amy is experiencing the feeling that things are spinning and that she might fall.
d_ _ z _ _ _ s _
9. Gio sleeps on a special mattress to prevent skin wounds caused by too much pressure.
_ e _ s_ _ _ s
10. Cindy who takes three different pills sometimes feels sick because of the mixture of
medications.
_ r _ _ i _ _ _ r _ _ _ i _ _
11. Sam uses a hearing aid because of his loss of the ability to hear.
_ _ _ r _ _ g l _ _ _
V. Fill in the blanks with the correct words: a. distress, b. intensity, c. excruciating, d.
constant, e. impact
1. Donald’s ……… pain never changes.
2. Victoria can’t take the ……… pain.
3. The injury caused Robert great ………
6. 4. Burns can range in ……… from slightly to incredibly painful.
5. The most common ……… of an injury is crying and discomfort.
VI. Match the words (1-5) with the definitions (A-E).
1. sedative
2. anti-inflammatory
3. dose
4. laxative
5. antidepressant
a. a drug that puts a person to sleep or calms the person
b. a specific amount of a medicine
c. a drug that lifts a person’s mood
d. a drug that reduces redness and swelling
e. a drug that helps ease bowel movements
VII. Place a check next the response that answers the question.
1. What does a stimulant do?
a. It reduces swelling.
b. It makes a person alert.
2. Are you familiar with antihistamines?
a. Yes, they combat allergy symptoms.
b. Yes, they help ease bowel movements.
3. What is a suppository?
a. It puts a person to sleep or calms the person.
b. Medication that is administered through the rectum.
4. Can you tell me about antibiotics?
a. They lift up a person’s mood.
b. They destroy harmful bacteria.
5. When should I administer painkillers?
a. When you are trying to reduce physical.
b. When you are trying to make a person alert.
VIII. Match the words (1-7) with the definitions (A-G).
1. license
2. bedsore
3. vaccine
4. patient flow
5. degree
6. injection
7. electronic health record
a. a qualification from college study
b. an injury caused by lying in the same position too long
c. the process of taking in, treating and releasing patients
d. a substance given to patients to prevent future illnesses
e. the insertion of medicine into the body with a needle
f. a document stating that a person is capable of performing an action
g. computerized medical information about a person
Tests on usage
IX. Fill in the blanks with the correct words: a. accredited, b. bedside, c. re-order, d.
certified
1. Janet can’t get a nursing job until she is ………
2. Be sure to check the supply room, ……… syringes if needed.
7. 3. The majority of nurses’ time with patients is spent administering ……… care.
4. Hospitals won’t hire nurses without a degree from a(n) ……… university.
X. Match the words (1-6) with the definitions (A-F).
1. associate’s degree
2. bachelor’s degree
3. hospital-based diploma program
4. Nurse Practice Act
5. registered nurse
6. state board of nursing
a. a person who has received a degree or diploma in nursing and has passed the required
license test
b. a nursing program that takes place in a hospital
c. a set of rules that defines which tasks a nurse may or may not perform
d. a degree granted to people who have completed two years of coursework
e. a degree granted to people who have completed four years of coursework
f. a board that decides the rules regulating the licensure of nurses and the practice of
nursing in a given state
XI. Write a word that is similar in meaning to the underlined part.
1. There is a need for more nurses.
_ e _ _ n _
2. Sally hopes to pass the test administered by a state board of nursing.
l _ _ _ n _ _ r _ e _ a _
3. There is a large deficiency of qualified candidates.
_ h _ _ t _ g _
4. Harold thinks there needs to be more people who are in possession of a license that
permits them to practice nursing.
_ i _ _ n _ _ d n _ _ s _ _
5. Stress is a big contributing element in the problem.
f _ _ t _ r
XII. Match the words (1-5) with the definitions (A-E).
1. immunization
2. advanced degree
3. physical therapy
4. board certified
5. point of entry
a. a college degree higher than a bachelor’s degree
b. having passed a test to document expertise in an area of medicine
c. treatment for an illness or injury by physical methods rather than the use of drugs
d. the administration of a medical substance to help protect a person against a disease
e. the first level of access to a system
XIII. Fill in the blanks with the correct words and phrases: a. prescribe, b. nurse
practitioner, c. diagnose, d. counseling, e. physical exam
1. Mark is in constant pain. He hopes the doctor can quickly ……… the problem.
2. When Linda conducts a(n) ……… she checks all areas of a person’s body.
3. Peter examined his patient, he decided to ……… medication to reduce the pain.
4. Todd offers ……… services. Many people tell him about their problems.
5. Molly likes learning about medicine and helping people. She wants to be a ……… when
she grows up.
XIV. Write a word that is similar in meaning to the underlined part.
1. Most patients prefer introduction of medicine through the mouth to an injection.
8. o _ _ l _ d _ _ n _ _ t _ _ _ i _ n
2. A patient can die if given the wrong amount of certain medications.
_ _ s _ g _
3. The unintentional results of some medicines include on upset stomach.
s _ _ e _ _ f _ _ t _
4. The introduction of medication into the body through an injection is painful, but requires
smaller doses than pills.
_ _ t _ a _ _ s _ _ _ _ r _ d _ _ n _ _ t _ _ t _ _ n
5. If a drug is past its final day that a dose of medication is fit for use, toss it.
_ _ p _ r _ _ i _ _ d _ t _
6. Nurse Roberts decided to consult with another person to confirm the dosage.
c _ _ s _ c _ _ _ k
7. Richard signed the prescription and asked the head nurse to sign it as well.
_ _ u _ _ e _ _ _ g _
XV. Fill in the blanks with the correct words and phrases: a. prescription, b. route of
administration, c. identification bracelet, d. tablets, e. shots.
1. Medication is only available with a doctor’s ………
2. These ……… are easier to swallow with glass of water.
3. Mr. Smith may get a pill or injection. The doctor did not specify the ………
4. The child cried when he received his ………
5. Every patient wears a(n)………
XVI. Put the verbs in the brackets into the present simple or present continuous. Then,
choose the correct answers.
Trouble in the world of nursing
Licensed nurses 1……… (be) in high demand across the country. Unfortunately, this
shortage of nurses 2……… (threaten) the quality of patient care. Experts 3……… (believe)
the biggest factor leading to this shortage 4………(be) a lack of nursing degree programs.
Some registered nurses 5……… (get) an associate’s degree or a bachelor’s degree. But such
degree programs 6……… (be) rare. Others 7……… (complete) hospital-based diploma
programs. These programs 8……… (be) too small, however, to train large numbers of
nurses. Furthermore, after getting a degree, nurses 9……… (take) a difficult licensure exam
(NCLEX-RN) from the state board of nursing. Finally, they 10……… (have) to follow their
state’s NPA (Nurse Practice Act). Such restrictions 11……… (prevent) more nurses from
entering the workforce.
12. What is the newspaper article mostly about?
a. changes to a diploma program
b. a lack of available licensed nurses
c. a criticism of the Nurse Practice Act
d. the roles of state boards of nursing
13. Which of the following does NOT prevent nurses from working?
a. failing the licensure test
b. not following the Nurse Practice Act
c. joining the state board of nursing
d. having limited access to diploma programs
14. It can be inferred that the licensure test
a. is created by a hospital-based diploma program.
9. b. is less important than NPA.
c. is a part of a diploma program.
d. stops some people from becoming nurses.
XVII. Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the word bank. Then, mark the
statements as true (T) or false (F).
Nurse practitioners and Primary care
It’s a familiar scene: long waits at the doctor’s office in crowded waiting rooms. But there’s a
way to avoid this and still get your 1………! How? See an 2……… instead. NPs are an
excellent 3……… health providers. They hold 4……… and must be board certified. So
you’re sure to get 5……… . NPs provide a wide range of services. They conduct 6………
and diagnose 7……… . They prescribe treatment such as 8……… . Many provide regular
9……… for children. Some even offer counseling services. Though patients must see doctors
for specialized care, nurse practitioners provide 10……… without the wait.
Word bank: advanced degrees, NP (nurse practitioner), good care, physical therapy,
illnesses, general healthcare, check up, point of entry, immunizations, physical exams
11. Patients are usually directed to NPs by point of entry health providers.
12. Nurse practitioners treat patients’ physical and emotional needs.
13. Patients of NPs must visit a doctor’s office to get shots.
XVIII. Fill in the blanks with the correct words and phrases: a. electroconvulsive therapy,
b. DSM-IV, c. rehabilitation, d. psychotherapy, e. psychiatric nursing, f. diverse.
1. The ……… is the manual used by people working in mental health.
2. There is a ……… range of jobs available in nursing.
3. Keith’s job focuses on the ……… of prisoners into the community.
4. ……… is rarely used because of the dangers of electrical shocks.
5. Joan entered ……… because she wanted to improve people’s mental health.
6. Psychiatric nurses use non-invasive treatments such as ………
