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Nursing and Medical Knowledge Quiz

Total questions: 121

Worksheet time: 1hrs 1mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When did the Nursing specialty open at the college?

a)

2016

b)

2015

c)

2017

d)

2018

e)

2019

2.

How many departments does the college have?

a)

4

b)

2

c)

3

d)

5

e)

6

3.

What is the main purpose of studying Professional English for medical students?

a)

To communicate in professional medical situations

b)

To learn complex grammar rules

c)

To write literary texts

d)

To study linguistics

e)

To translate fiction

4.

Who was the founder of the nursing profession?

a)

Florence Nightingale

b)

Hippocrates

c)

Claude Bernard

d)

Democritus

e)

Socrates

5.

When did Florence Nightingale open the first nursing school in London?

a)

1860

b)

1853

c)

1854

d)

1861

e)

1858

6.

Where did Florence Nightingale go with a group of nurses during the war?

a)

Crimea

b)

France

c)

Germany

d)

England

e)

Switzerland

7.

Who is known as the father of medicine?

a)

Hippocrates

b)

Florence Nightingale

c)

Claude Bernard

d)

Aristotle

e)

Galen

8.

When was Hippocrates born?

a)

460 BC

b)

490 BC

c)

458 BC

d)

50-60 BC

e)

70-80 BC

9.

What is Hippocrates famous for?

a)

Medical ethics and observation of diseases

b)

Discovery of blood circulation

c)

Invention of antibiotics

d)

Surgery of the heart

e)

Development of vaccines

10.

Who receives patients first when they are admitted to the hospital?

a)

Nurse on duty

b)

Surgeon

c)

Radiologist

d)

Pharmacist

e)

Therapist

11.

What is a hospital?

a)

A place where patients receive medical care

b)

A place for medical research only

c)

A laboratory for experiments

d)

A pharmacy

e)

A medical school

12.

What is a polyclinic?

a)

A medical center with different specialists

b)

A hospital for surgery only

c)

A private laboratory

d)

A pharmacy

e)

An emergency station

13.

Which specialist works in a polyclinic?

a)

General practitioner

b)

Pilot

c)

Engineer

d)

Teacher

e)

Lawyer

14.

What department provides care for patients staying overnight?

a)

In-patient department

b)

Out-patient department

c)

Laboratory

d)

Pharmacy

e)

Reception

15.

What do nurses do in the in-patient department?

a)

Take care of patients

b)

Write medical textbooks

c)

Perform surgeries

d)

Sell medicines

e)

Teach students

16.

Where can patients buy medicines?

a)

At the chemist's

b)

At the ward

c)

At the laboratory

d)

At the classroom

e)

At the emergency room

17.

What is the main duty of a nurse?

a)

To care for patients

b)

To diagnose diseases

c)

To perform operations

d)

To prescribe medicines

e)

To manage the hospital

18.

What document contains information about a patient's illness?

a)

Case history

b)

Dictionary

c)

Timetable

d)

Passport

e)

Certificate of study

19.

What information is included in a case history?

a)

Complaints, diagnosis, treatment

b)

Student marks

c)

Hospital rules

d)

Medical equipment list

e)

Daily schedule

20.

What is health?

a)

A state of physical and mental well-being

b)

The absence of doctors

c)

A medical profession

d)

Hospital equipment

e)

A treatment method

21.

Which of the following is a bad habit?

a)

Smoking

b)

Walking

c)

Swimming

d)

Jogging

e)

Exercising

22.

What helps people stay healthy?

a)

Healthy lifestyle

b)

Bad habits

c)

Stress

d)

Lack of sleep

e)

Poor nutrition

23.

What is anatomy?

a)

The study of the structure of the human body

b)

The study of diseases

c)

The study of medicines

d)

The study of treatment

e)

The study of bacteria

24.

What does physiology study?

a)

Functions of the human body

b)

Structure of organs

c)

Medical instruments

d)

Hospital management

e)

Nursing history

25.

Who was Claude Bernard?

a)

The father of physiology

b)

The father of medicine

c)

The founder of nursing

d)

A modern surgeon

e)

A pharmacist

26.

What is the human body divided into?

a)

Head, trunk, and limbs

b)

Bones and muscles

c)

Heart and lungs

d)

Skin and organs

e)

Cells only

27.

What system supports and protects the body?

a)

Skeletal system

b)

Nervous system

c)

Digestive system

d)

Respiratory system

e)

Circulatory system

28.

What is the skeleton made of?

a)

Bones

b)

Muscles

c)

Cells

d)

Tissues

e)

Organs

29.

What is the main function of the skeleton?

a)

Support and protection of the body

b)

Blood circulation

c)

Digestion of food

d)

Breathing

e)

Thinking

30.

How many bones does an adult human have?

a)

206

b)

208

c)

210

d)

250

e)

300

31.

What is the fundamental unit of all living things?

a)

Cell

b)

Tissue

c)

Organ

d)

System

e)

Molecule

32.

What is tissue?

a)

A group of similar cells working together

b)

A single cell

c)

A type of organ

d)

The skeleton

e)

Blood

33.

What is the main function of epithelial tissue?

a)

Covers and protects body surfaces

b)

Contracts to produce movement

c)

Transmits nerve impulses

d)

Produces blood

e)

Stores fat

34.

Which type of tissue connects and supports body structures?

a)

Connective tissue

b)

Muscle tissue

c)

Nervous tissue

d)

Epithelial tissue

e)

Skin tissue

35.

Which tissue transmits impulses in the body?

a)

Nervous tissue

b)

Muscle tissue

c)

Connective tissue

d)

Epithelial tissue

e)

Adipose tissue

36.

Which system is responsible for transporting oxygen and nutrients?

a)

Circulatory system

b)

Digestive system

c)

Nervous system

d)

Muscular system

e)

Endocrine system

37.

Which system removes waste products from the blood?

a)

Urinary system

b)

Respiratory system

c)

Circulatory system

d)

Skeletal system

e)

Nervous system

38.

Which system controls body functions using nerves and brain?

a)

Nervous system

b)

Skeletal system

c)

Circulatory system

d)

Digestive system

e)

Muscular system

39.

Which system protects the body and regulates temperature?

a)

Integumentary system

b)

Circulatory system

c)

Respiratory system

d)

Digestive system

e)

Nervous system

40.

What is the skeleton's main function?

a)

Support and protect organs

b)

Produce hormones

c)

Pump blood

d)

Digest food

e)

Filter urine

41.

How many types of joints are in the human body?

a)

Moving and fixed

b)

Upper and lower

c)

Left and right

d)

Internal a

42.

How many types of joints are in the human body?

a)

Moving and fixed

b)

Upper and lower

c)

Left and right

d)

Internal and external

e)

Hard and soft

43.

Which joint allows the greatest range of motion?

a)

Ball-and-socket joint

b)

Hinge joint

c)

Fixed joint

d)

Pivot joint

e)

Gliding joint

44.

Which joint is found in the elbow and knee?

a)

Hinge joint

b)

Ball-and-socket joint

c)

Pivot joint

d)

Saddle joint

e)

Fixed joint

45.

Which joint allows rotation of the head?

a)

Pivot joint

b)

Ball-and-socket joint

c)

Hinge joint

d)

Saddle joint

e)

Fixed joint

46.

What is the largest organ in the human body?

a)

Skin

b)

Heart

c)

Liver

d)

Brain

e)

Lung

47.

Which type of muscle is voluntary?

a)

Skeletal muscle

b)

Cardiac muscle

c)

Smooth muscle

d)

Nerve tissue

e)

Connective tissue

48.

Which muscle pumps blood in the body?

a)

Cardiac muscle

b)

Skeletal muscle

c)

Smooth muscle

d)

Nervous tissue

e)

Connective tissue

49.

Which muscle is found in internal organs?

a)

Smooth muscle

b)

Skeletal muscle

c)

Cardiac muscle

d)

Nervous tissue

e)

Connective tissue

50.

How many main types of muscle tissue are there?

a)

Three

b)

Two

c)

Four

d)

Five

e)

One

51.

What is the main function of the heart?

a)

Pump blood throughout the body

b)

Digest food

c)

Filter urine

d)

Control body temperature

e)

Transmit nerve signals

52.

What are the chambers of the heart called?

a)

Atria and ventricles

b)

Nodes and valves

c)

Arteries and veins

d)

Bones and joints

e)

Lobes and segments

53.

What carries blood away from the heart?

a)

Arteries

b)

Veins

c)

Capillaries

d)

Lymph vessels

e)

Nerves

54.

What carries blood back to the heart?

a)

Veins

b)

Arteries

c)

Capillaries

d)

Lymph vessels

e)

Nerves

55.

Where does oxygen exchange occur in the lungs?

a)

Alveoli

b)

Bronchi

c)

Trachea

d)

Diaphragm

e)

Pharynx

56.

What protects the lungs and reduces friction?

a)

Pleura

b)

Rib cage

c)

Heart

d)

Trachea

e)

Bronchi

57.

What is the main function of red blood cells?

a)

Transport oxygen

b)

Fight infections

c)

Clot blood

d)

Produce hormones

e)

Store nutrients

58.

Which organ produces red blood cells?

a)

Bone marrow

b)

Heart

c)

Liver

d)

Lung

e)

Kidney

59.

What is the main function of white blood cells?

a)

Fight infections

b)

Transport oxygen

c)

Clot blood

d)

Digest food

e)

Produce hormones

60.

Which system protects the body from infections?

a)

Immune system

b)

Skeletal system

c)

Circulatory system

d)

Nervous system

e)

Muscular system

61.

What system breaks down food and absorbs nutrients?

a)

Digestive system

b)

Circulatory system

c)

Respiratory system

d)

Skeletal system

e)

Nervous system

62.

What is the main function of the lungs?

a)

Gas exchange (oxygen and carbon dioxide)

b)

Pump blood

c)

Digest food

d)

Filter urine

e)

Transmit nerve signals

63.

Which structure connects the throat to the lungs?

a)

Trachea

b)

Esophagus

c)

Bronchioles

d)

Alveoli

e)

Diaphragm

64.

What are the small air sacs in the lungs called?

a)

Alveoli

b)

Bronchi

c)

Trachea

d)

Pleura

e)

Bronchioles

65.

What is the primary muscle used for breathing?

a)

Diaphragm

b)

Heart

c)

Biceps

d)

Quadriceps

e)

Rectus abdominis

66.

What does "inhalation" mean?

a)

Breathing in air

b)

Breathing out air

c)

Holding breath

d)

Sneezing

e)

Coughing

67.

What does "exhalation" mean?

a)

Breathing out air

b)

Breathing in air

c)

Sneezing

d)

Coughing

e)

Holding breath

68.

Which of the following is a common symptom of pneumonia?

a)

Cough with phlegm

b)

Hair loss

c)

Rash

d)

Insomnia

e)

Nausea

69.

Which type of pneumonia is caused by bacteria?

a)

Streptococcus pneumoniae infection

b)

Viral flu

c)

Fungal infection

d)

Allergic reaction

e)

Chemical exposure

70.

Which heart disease is caused by plaque in arteries?

a)

Coronary heart disease

b)

Valve disease

c)

Arrhythmia

d)

Heart failure

e)

Congenital defects

71.

What is diastole?

a)

Period of heart muscle relaxation

b)

Period of contraction

c)

Blood clot formation

d)

Valve closing

e)

Pulse measurement

72.

What is systole?

a)

Period of heart muscle contraction

b)

Relaxation of heart muscle

c)

Oxygen exchange in lungs

d)

Blood clotting

e)

Pulse measurement

73.

What is hypertension?

a)

High blood pressure

b)

Low blood sugar

c)

Weak heart muscle

d)

Lung infection

e)

Muscle cramps

74.

Which symptom is NOT common for hypertension?

a)

Increased appetite

b)

Severe headache

c)

Chest pain

d)

Palpitation

e)

Difficulty breathing

75.

What is a bruise?

a)

Discoloration of skin caused by injury

b)

Swelling of a joint

c)

Broken bone

d)

Infection

e)

Rash

76.

What color does a bruise first appear?

a)

Red

b)

Purple

c)

Yellow

d)

Green

e)

Blue

77.

Which action is recommended if you feel faint?

a)

Lie down or sit with head lowered

b)

Stand up quickly

c)

Eat a large meal

d)

Drink caffeine

e)

Exercise

78.

What is the main purpose of first aid?

a)

Immediate assistance to injured or ill individuals

b)

Long-term treatment

c)

Diagnosis

d)

Surgery

e)

Prescription of medicine

79.

What are the "Three P's" of first aid?

a)

Preserve, Prevent, Promote

b)

Plan, Perform, Participate

c)

Pause, Push, Proceed

d)

Prepare, Protect, Provide

e)

Predict, Prevent, Prolong

80.

What type of headache is caused by pressure on the forehead?

a)

Sinus headache

b)

Migraine

c)

Tension headache

d)

Cluster headache

e)

Rebound headache

81.

What is a common trigger for tension headaches?

a)

Environmental factors

b)

Brain tumor

c)

High fever

d)

Genetic predisposition

e)

Dehydration

82.

Which symptom may indicate serious complications in pneumonia?

a)

All of the above

b)

Cough

c)

Chest pain

d)

Difficulty breathing

e)

None of the above

83.

Which type of fracture occurs when a bone piece protrudes through the skin?

a)

Open (compound) fracture

b)

Simple fracture

c)

Closed fracture

d)

Compression fracture

e)

Greenstick fracture

84.

Which type of fracture occurs across the shorter part of a bone?

a)

Transverse fracture

b)

Comminuted fracture

c)

Spiral fracture

d)

Impacted fracture

e)

Greenstick fracture

85.

Which symptom is common in both acute and chronic bronchitis?

a)

Persistent cough with phlegm

b)

Vomiting

c)

Body aches

d)

Shortness of breath

e)

Increased appetite

86.

What is the name of the fine layer that covers the lungs?

a)

Pleura

b)

Alveoli

c)

Bronchi

d)

Bronchioles

e)

Bacteria

87.

What is the normal rhythm of human breathing?

a)

Inhalation and exhalation

b)

Larynx and pharynx

c)

Mouth and nose

d)

Windpipe and trachea

e)

Exercise and rest

88.

What is the main function of the circulatory system?

a)

Transport oxygen and nutrients

b)

Digest food

c)

Produce hormones

d)

Fight infections

e)

Support skeleton

89.

What is the main function of the capillaries?

a)

Exchange gases, nutrients, and waste between blood and tissues

b)

Carry blood away from heart

c)

Store blood

d)

Regulate blood pressure

e)

Pump blood

90.

What is systemic circulation?

a)

Blood flow between heart and all body tissues

b)

Blood flow only to lungs

c)

Blood flow to brain only

d)

Blood flow to digestive system

e)

Blood flow in veins only

91.

What is the primary purpose of the lymphatic system?

a)

Support immune function and fluid balance

b)

Transport oxygen

c)

Digest nutrients

d)

Pump blood

e)

Transmit nerve impulses

92.

What is fainting?

a)

Temporary loss of consciousness

b)

Permanent injury

c)

Broken bone

d)

Severe headache

e)

Fever

93.

What is a common cause of fainting?

a)

Low blood pressure

b)

High fever

c)

Broken bone

d)

Infection

e)

Headache

94.

What should you do if someone faints?

a)

Lay them down and raise legs

b)

Make them stand immediately

c)

Give them food

d)

Give them medicine

e)

Ignore them

95.

What is bleeding?

a)

Loss of blood from the body

b)

Swelling

c)

Bruising

d)

Fever

e)

Infection

96.

Which is the first step in stopping bleeding?

a)

Apply pressure to the wound

b)

Take a pill

c)

Give a drink

d)

Raise the injured limb

e)

Clean the skin only

97.

What is a bruise?

a)

Discoloration of skin due to injury

b)

Broken bone

c)

Fever

d)

Headache

e)

Infection

98.

What color does a bruise change to after red?

a)

Purple

b)

Yellow

c)

Green

d)

Black

e)

Blue

99.

What is the primary purpose of first aid?

a)

Provide immediate help to injured or ill people

b)

Diagnose diseases

c)

Perform surgery

d)

Prescribe long-term treatment

e)

Replace a doctor

100.

Which of the following is NOT a typical first aid step?

a)

Ignoring the injury

b)

Applying pressure

c)

Calling for help

d)

Cleaning wounds

e)

Elevating injured limb

101.

What are the 'Three P's' of first aid?

a)

Preserve, Prevent, Promote

b)

Plan, Perform, Participate

c)

Prepare, Protect, Provide

d)

Pause, Push, Proceed

e)

Predict, Prevent, Prolong

102.

What type of headache is caused by muscle tension?

a)

Tension headache

b)

Migraine

c)

Cluster headache

d)

Sinus headache

e)

Rebound headache

103.

Which is a common trigger for tension headaches?

a)

Environmental stress

b)

Brain tumor

c)

High fever

d)

Dehydration

e)

Genetic factors

104.

Which symptom may indicate pneumonia complications?

a)

All of the above

b)

Chest pain

c)

Difficulty breathing

d)

Coughing

e)

Fever

105.

Which symptom is common in pneumonia?

a)

Cough with phlegm

b)

Rash

c)

Hair loss

d)

Nausea

e)

Insomnia

106.

What is coronary heart disease?

a)

Plaque buildup in coronary arteries

b)

Weak lungs

c)

Muscle spasm

d)

Kidney disease

e)

Liver infection

107.

Which of the following is a common sign of hypertension?

a)

Blurry vision

b)

Weight loss

c)

Rash

d)

Fever

e)

Hair loss

108.

Which of the following is a leading cause of death due to hypertension?

a)

Stroke

b)

Infection

c)

Accidents

d)

Diabetes

e)

Allergies

109.

What is the most common cause of bacterial pneumonia in adults?

a)

Streptococcus pneumoniae

b)

Mycoplasma pneumonia

c)

Influenza virus

d)

Staphylococcus aureus

e)

RSV

110.

Which vitamin deficiency causes rickets in children?

a)

Vitamin D

b)

Vitamin A

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Vitamin B12

e)

Vitamin K

111.

What is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis?

a)

Subcutaneous epinephrine

b)

Oral antihistamines

c)

Intravenous corticosteroids

d)

Oral corticosteroids

e)

Inhaled albuterol

112.

Which condition is associated with 'barrel chest'?

a)

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

b)

Asthma

c)

Pulmonary fibrosis

d)

Pneumothorax

e)

Cystic fibrosis

113.

Which disease often shows a 'butterfly rash' on the face?

a)

Lupus erythematosus

b)

Rheumatoid arthritis

c)

Psoriasis

d)

Rosacea

e)

Acne vulgaris

114.

What is a common complication of untreated hyperthyroidism?

a)

Thyroid storm

b)

Hypothyroidism

c)

Diabetes

d)

Hypertension

e)

Stroke

115.

Which disease is associated with the 'steeple sign' on X-ray?

a)

Croup

b)

Epiglottitis

c)

Bronchiolitis

d)

Asthma

e)

Pneumonia

116.

Which electrolyte is commonly affected in chronic kidney disease?

a)

Potassium

b)

Sodium

c)

Calcium

d)

Magnesium

e)

Phosphate

117.

Which is the most common cause of acute pancreatitis?

a)

Gallstones

b)

Alcohol abuse

c)

Hyperlipidemia

d)

Medications

e)

Trauma

118.

Which is the primary site of metastasis for breast cancer?

a)

Lungs

b)

Brain

c)

Liver

d)

Bone

e)

Skin

119.

Which of the following is a classic symptom of hypoglycemia?

a)

Confusion

b)

Weight gain

c)

Polydipsia

d)

Polyuria

e)

Weight loss

120.

What is the first-line treatment for Type 2 diabetes mellitus?

a)

Metformin

b)

Insulin

c)

Glimepiride

d)

Pioglitazone

e)

Liraglutide

121.

Which of the following is a common cause of urinary tract infections in young women?

a)

Escherichia coli

b)

Streptococcus pyogenes

c)

Staphylococcus aureus

d)

Klebsiella pneumoniae

e)

Pseudomonas aeruginosa