47. Which of the following structure is associated with micturation?
A. ureter and bladder
B. urethra and bladder
C. bladder and kidney
D. kidney and gall bladder
B. urethra and bladder
52. The doctor orders that Miss Phyllis is to have her cough medicine TDS. How many times per
day is she to have her medication?
A. Once per day.
B. Two times per day
C. Three times a day.
D. Every other day.
C. Three times a day.
53. You are assigned to the ward as a Healthcare Assistant; you are being asked to empty a
patient’s bedpan which contains urine and stool. What type of personal protective equipment
would you need?
A. Gloves
B. Gown
C. Mask
D. Over shoes
A. Gloves
57. Feedback is provided by________________:
A. asking questions and making comments.
B. nodding your head and smiling.
C. raising your hand and taking notes.
D. appearing confident and prepared.
A. asking questions and making comments.
61. Which stage of dying is characterized by behaviour such as trying questionable and
experimental forms of therapy?
A. Depression
B. Anger
C. Bargaining
D. Acceptance
C. Bargaining
48. While caring for Mrs Jones, she refuses for the Healthcare Assistant to comb her hair. A patient's rights to refuse is refer to as:
A. Privacy
B. Fidelity
C. Autonomy
D. Confidentiality
C. Autonomy
54. All the following are methods of sterilization, EXCEPT:
A. Boiling
B. Autoclaving
C. Use of chemicals
D. Scalding
D. Scalding
58. In face to face communication, body language is an important way to show the speaker you
are listening actively. Which of the following will show the speaker that you are paying attention?
A. responding by smiling or frowning
B. raising your hand up very high
C. letting your eyes scan the room
D. sit or stand with a relaxed posture
A. responding by smiling or frowning
62. What are the stages of dying according to Elizabeth Kubler-Ross?
A. Death, Assessment, Bargaining, Denial and Anxiety.
B. Depression, Anxiety, Bargaining, Denial and Anger.
C. Dying, Acceptance, Breathing, Disbelief and Awareness.
D. Denial, Anger. Bargaining, Depression and Acceptance.
D. Denial, Anger. Bargaining, Depression and Acceptance.
49. A Healthcare Assistant, Miss Scully unlawfully gave visitor information about an elderly patient medical condition. Which ethical principle would Miss Scully is in breach of:
A. Privacy
B. Veracity
C. beneficence
D. confidentiality
D. confidentiality
55. What are the appropriate actions the healthcare Assistant should take to prevent her patient
from getting bedsores?
1. Encourage a balanced diet.
2. Change patient’s soiled linen regularly
3. Ensure the patient’ s sheet is wrinkle free
4. Avoid pulling the sheet under the patient’s skin
A. 1 and 2
B. 2, 3 and 4
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
59. All of the following are types of home environments, EXCEPT:
A. Hotel, settlement, caravan, and tenement
B. Tenement, flat, group home and barracks
C. Caravan, temporary accommodation, and hostel
D. Hostel, caravan, residential care, mobile homes
A. Hotel, settlement, caravan, and tenement
63. What are the four (4) types of assessment:
1. initial, problem-focused, emergency and time elapsed reassessment
2. initial, problem-centred, emergency and time elapsed reassessment
3. initial, problem-focused, emergency and time lapsed reassessment
4. initial, problem-focused, emergency and time relapsed reassessment
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1, 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 2 and 4
A. 1 only
50. Which kidney is higher than the other?
A. anterior
B. posterior
C. left
D. right
C. left
56. Mrs Rose was medicated with Voltaren Gel for arthritis in her left hand. What is the route used to administer Mrs Rose medication?
A. Buccal route
B. Parenteral route
C. Sublingual route
D. Topical route
D. Topical route
60. Home care or domestic assistance tasks may include all of the following, EXCEPT:
A. Emptying commodes and simple meal preparation
B. Feeding clients and assisting clients with personal hygiene
C. Bed making, cleaning of work area and cleaning the refrigerator
D. Washing soiled linen, cooking exotic meals and house cleaning
D. Washing soiled linen, cooking exotic meals and house cleaning
64. All the following are sources of data EXCEPT:
A. Relatives
B. Records
C. Doctors
D. Demographic
D. Demographic
51. A urine volume of 1-2.5 litres of urine daily is referred to as:
A. Oliguria
B. Polyuria
C. Anuria
D. Normal
D. Normal