1. A patient needs 500 mg of a drug. You have 250 mg tablets.
How many tablets will
you give?
2. A patient weighing 40 kg needs 2 mg/kg of a drug. What dose will you administer?
3. You need to give 1 litre of IV fluid over 8 hours. What is the infusion rate in
mL/hour?
4. A medication is 5 mg/mL. How many mL will you give for a 15 mg dose?
5. Convert 68 kg to grams.
6. A child is prescribed 0.2 mL/kg of a solution. The child weighs 25 kg. How much
will you give?
7. You have 400 mg/5 mL syrup. How many mL for a 200 mg dose?
8. A patient needs 1.5 L of fluid in 12 hours. Calculate mL/hr.
9. Convert 1.25 L into mL.
10. You are to administer 25 mg of a drug from a vial containing 50 mg/2 mL. How
many mL do you give?
11. Convert 2.6 kg into grams.
12. A solution is 2.5 mg/mL. How much for 10 mg?
13. A drip rate is set to 100 mL/hr. How much will be given over 6 hours?
14. You have 250 mg capsules. How many for a 1 g dose?
15. Convert 0.75 g into mg.
16. You need to give 0.4 mL of an injection. You have a 1 mL syringe. Is it
appropriate?
17. Calculate BMI for 80 kg, 1.6 m height.
18. 500 mL to be given over 4 hours. What is mL/hr?
19. You need 800 mL over 5 hours. How many mL/hr?
20. Convert 1500 micrograms to mg.
21. 0.75 mg = how many micrograms?
22. 1 L of IV fluid over 10 hours. mL/hr?
23. You have 5 mg/mL and need 3.5 mg. How much mL?
24. A child weighs 18 kg, and the dose is 10 mg/kg. Total dose?
25. A drug is 100 mg in 5 mL. How many mL for 20 mg?
26. Convert 2.5 L to mL.
27. A prescription is for 15 mL twice daily. How much for 3 days?
28. You need 0.1 g. Available: 50 mg/mL. How many mL?
29. Infuse 2.4 L over 24 hours. What is mL/hr?
30. You’re asked to give 600 mg. Available: 200 mg tablets.
31. Dose is 3 mg/kg for 70 kg. Total dose?
32. Convert 0.9 g to mg.
33. You give 1.2 L in 6 hours. How many mL/hr?
34. Calculate the total volume in mL of 3.6 L.
35. 1.5 g = ? mg
36. A child needs 200 mg, and syrup is 100 mg/5 mL. Volume needed?
37. A patient is to receive 750 mg. Available: 250 mg/5 mL. How much mL?
38. Convert 1500 mL into litres.
39. You have 0.4 mg/mL solution. How much for 2 mg?
40. A drip rate is 80 mL/hour for 5 hours.
41. Convert 75 kg to grams.
42. You have 2 mg/mL. Dose needed: 7 mg. How many mL?
43. A prescription is 500 mg BD for 5 days. Total tablets?
44. 3 L = ? mL
45. A 20 kg child needs 10 mL/kg/day. Total mL/day?
46. You need to dilute 1 mL in 9 mL saline. What is the final concentration if original
is 10 mg/mL?
47. Convert 25 mcg to mg.
48. A patient is prescribed 1000 mL in 5 hours. Drip rate?
49. Convert 1250 mg to grams.
50. You need 3.5 mL. Available: 2 mg/mL. What’s the dose?
Part A – Numeracy - ANSWERS:-
1. 2 tablets
2. 80 mg
3. 125 mL/hr
4. 3 mL
5. 68,000 grams
6. 5 mL
7. 2.5 mL/hr
8. 125 mL/hr
9. 1250 mL
10. 1 mL
11. 2600 g
12. 4 mg
13. 16.7 mL
14. 4 capsules
15. 750 mg
16. Yes
17. 31.25
18. 125 mL
19. 160 mL
20. 1.5 mg
21. 750 mcg
22. 100 mL/hr
23. 0.7 mL
24. 180 mg
25. 1 mL
26. 2500 mL
27. 45 mL
28. 2 mL
29. 100 mL
30. 3 tablets
31. 210 mg
32. 900 mg
33. 200 mL/hr
34. 0.0036 mL
35. 1500 mg
36. 10 mL
37. 15 mL
38. 1.5 L
39. 5 mL
40. 400 mL
41. 75,000 grams
42. 3.5 mL
43. 10 tablets
44. 3000 mL
45. 200 mL/day
46. 0.9 mg
47. 0.025 mg
48. 200 mL/hr
49. 1.25 mL
50. 0.5 mg
Part B – Clinical Practice (Q1–30)
1. What should you do if a patient refuses a prescribed medication?
A. Insist they take it
B. Hold the medication and inform the prescriber
C. Discard it
D. Give it with food
2. What is essential for obtaining valid patient consent?
A. Getting a witness
B. Asking the family first
C. Patient understands risks, benefits, and alternatives before agreeing
D. Signing a blank form
3. What is the first action when you find an unresponsive patient?
A. Start chest compressions
B. Shake them and shout
C. Check for response and call for help
D. Get a blood pressure reading
4. If you see a colleague making a medication error, what should you do first?
A. Ignore it
B. Report to HR
C. Discuss your concern directly with the colleague
D. Document in patient notes
5. When should personal protective equipment (PPE) be used?
A. Always
B. Only in emergencies
C. When handling bodily fluids
D. During breaks
6. What is the most effective method of preventing infection transmission?
A. Wearing gloves
B. Isolation
C. Hand hygiene
D. Sterile dressings
7. Which route has the fastest absorption of medication?
A. Oral
B. Subcutaneous
C. Intramuscular
D. Rectal
8. A patient is found on the floor but alert and oriented. What’s your next action?
A. Leave them be
B. Call the doctor
C. Document and assess for injury
D. Move them immediately
9. What should you do before administering insulin?
A. Check pulse
B. Measure BP
C. Check blood sugar
D. Ask another nurse
10. What is a priority for a patient with an asthma attack?
A. Give oral medication
B. Monitor respiratory rate and administer controlled oxygen
C. Keep them lying flat
D. Give fluids
11. Before administering any drug, you should…
A. Ask for consent
B. Confirm the patient’s identity and check the prescription
C. Prepare the equipment
D. Inform the family
12. What’s the immediate intervention for a patient with a productive cough?
A. Give antibiotics
B. Elevate feet
C. Encourage them to cough
D. Restrict fluids
13. Why do we report near-miss incidents?
A. To punish the staff
B. For legal defense
C. To minimize harm and prevent incidents
D. It’s mandatory
14. During a fire, what’s the nurse’s first action?
A. Call fire brigade
B. Run out
C. Raise the alarm and remove patients if safe
D. Turn off oxygen
15. Signs of an infected IV site include…
A. Clear fluid
B. Redness, swelling, and warmth
C. Dryness
D. Bruising
16. How do you support a patient with dementia?
A. Avoid routines
B. Maintain a structured, familiar environment
C. Use restraints
D. Leave them alone
17. How do you prevent pressure ulcers?
A. Massage
B. Use barrier creams and reposition regularly
C. Apply talcum powder
D. Cover with plastic sheet
18. What is your priority when a patient becomes breathless?
A. Check oxygen saturation and assess airway
B. Give water
C. Call family
D. Start CPR
19. How often should a urinary catheter be assessed?
A. Every 3 days
B. Once a week
C. At least every shift
D. Once inserted, not required
20. What is inflammation of a vein called?
A. Thrombosis
B. Phlebitis
C. Edema
D. Ulceration
21. What must be done before a blood transfusion?
A. Warm the blood
B. Take temperature
C. Confirm patient ID and blood compatibility
D. Give painkillers
22. A patient complains of no bowel movement for 4 days. What is this?
A. Diarrhea
B. Incontinence
C. Constipation
D. Obstruction
23. What is the nurse’s role when a patient experiences chest pain?
A. Reassure them
B. Give food
C. Record vital signs and ECG
D. Take temperature
24. Best position for a patient with breathing difficulty?
A. Supine
B. Lateral
C. Sitting upright or semi-Fowler’s
D. Prone
25. How do you assess fluid retention in a patient with heart failure?
A. Daily weight and input/output chart
B. Measure glucose
C. Listen for wheezing
D. Ask about sleep
26. What should you do if you make a documentation error?
A. Use white-out
B. Report it according to hospital policy
C. Ignore it
D. Tear the page
27. When do you label IV medication?
A. After administration
B. During handover
C. Before giving it to the patient
D. After 2 hours
28. A patient has reduced urine output with a urinary catheter. What should you do?
A. Remove the catheter
B. Inform the doctor
C. Check for kinks and assess the patient
D. Increase fluid intake
29. Normal adult respiratory rate?
A. 8–12
B. 12–20
C. 18–25
D. 22–28
30. What PPE is needed for contact with infectious wound drainage?
A. Mask only
B. Gown only
C. Gloves, apron, and eye protection
D. Cap and gloves
Part B – Clinical Practice (Q1–30) -ANSWERS:-
1. B – Hold the medication and inform the prescriber
2. C – Patient understands risks, benefits, and alternatives before agreeing
3. C – Check for response and call for help
4. C – Discuss your concern directly with the colleague
5. C – When handling bodily fluids
6. C – Hand hygiene
7. D – Rectal
8. C – Patient found on floor; alert and oriented; no injury
9. C – Check blood sugar
10. B – Monitor respiratory rate and administer controlled oxygen
11. B – Confirm the patient’s identity and check the prescription
12. C – Encourage them to cough
13. C – To minimize harm and prevent incidents
14. C – Raise the alarm and remove patients if safe
15. B – Redness, swelling, and warmth
16. B – Maintain a structured, familiar environment
17. B – Use barrier creams and reposition regularly
18. A – Check oxygen saturation and assess airway
19. C – At least every shift
20. B – Phlebitis
21. C – Confirm patient ID and blood compatibility
22. C – Constipation
23. C – Record vital signs and ECG
24. C – Sitting upright or semi-Fowler’s
25. A – Daily weight and input/output chart
26. B – Report it according to hospital policy
27. C – Before giving it to the patient
28. C – Check for kinks and assess the patient
29. B – 12–20 breaths/min
30. C – Gloves, apron, and eye protection
