TEST OF ENGLISH FOR ELDERLY CARE PURPOSES

TEST OF ENGLISH SKILLS AND PROCEDURES KNOWLEDGE FOR ELDERLY CARE POSITIONS

 

 

Are you considering applying for a position with care industry in the UK in the future? 

TEST your English skills, medical vocabulary and knowledge of British procedures.

Decide which answer a, b or c is correct. To obtain a reliable result don’t use any help and try to complete the test in 30 minutes. RECORD YOUR ANSWERS AND CHECK WITH THE KEY IN NEXT POST.

1.   Nursing Home residents may also be called:

a.   Clients

b.   Old patients

c.   Grandfathers

 

2.   Nurses who work in Nursing Homes don’t supervise performance of:

a.   Healthcare Assistants

b.   GPs

c.   Auxiliary Nurses

 

3.   What can you see in the picture:

a.   a capsule                                                  

b.   a vial

c.   a pill

 

4.   Rights of medications administration involve:

a.   proper documentation, medication, day, place and  patient.

b.   proper nurse, dose, time, documentation, route and patient.

c.   proper patient, drug, route, time ,dose and documentation.

 

5.   Immobile patients are at huge risk of:

a.   bedsores

b.   constipation

c.   bronchitis

 

6.   What can you see in the picture:

a.   a wheelchair

b.   a walker                                              

c.   a walking stick

 

 

7.   Dementia affects patients’:

a.   hearing

b.   vision

c.   brain

 

8.   An example of mechanical transfer tool is:

a.   Transfer belt

b.   Sliding board

c.   Bath lift

 

9.   Which item is soft and protective:

a.   Bed cushion

b.   Bed rails

c.   Bedpan

 

10.       A bruise at patients’ body may indicate:

a.   Infection

b.   Neglect

c.   Abuse

 

11.       Never call a paralysed person........., as it is a rude and offensive term.

a.   Disabled

b.   Cripple

c.   Impaired

 

12.       Patients’ transfer with a use of mechanical lifts   is..............than manual lifting.

a.   much safe

b.   much safer

c.   more safe

 

13.       Which of the tools would you use if you wanted to perform a bath for a quadriplegic patient?

a.   Manual bathing hoist

b.   Transfer bath bench

c.   Bath tub with hoist

 

14.       A senior with visual impairment has problems to:

a.   hear

b.   speak

c.   see

 

15.       An amount to be carried is called a:

a.   load

b.   heavy

c.   weight

 

16.       Complete lack of sight is called:

a.   Deafness

b.   Blindness

c.   Mutation

 

17.       He cannot have a conversation because he is .......:

a.   non vocal

b.   visually impaired

c.   immobile

 

18.      Substance that is killing germs is called:

a.   Sterile

b.   Antibacterial

c.   Hypoallergenic

 

19.       The least invasive surgical procedure among  below is:

a.   Cholecystectomy

b.   Kidney transplantation

c.   Hip replacement

 

20.       Which numbers would you dial to call an ambulance in case of emergency in the UK?

a.   222 or 989

b.   121 or 888

c.   111 or 999

 

21.       Which word is not an adjective:

a.   Confusion

b.   Confused

c.   Confusing

 

22.       The most important to prevent  developing bedsores with bedridden patients are:

a.   using body lotions, oils and daily bath

b.   repositioning patient frequently and avoiding moisture on skin’s surface

c.   using gel cushions and avoiding dehydration

 

23.       Dementia affected patients suffer from:

a.   memory loss

b.   weight loss

c.   hair  loss

 

24.       Cardiopulmonary restitution is not performed while:

a.   patient’s breathing stopped

b.   patient’s heart stopped working

c.   patient is in coma and breathing

25.       Symptoms  of angina would be:

a.   sore throat

b.   chest pains

c.   fever

26.  Cerebrovascular disease is also known as:

    a. heart attack

    b. coronary disease

    c. stroke

 

27.  What can you see in the picture:

 

      a. sphygmomanometer                          

      b. pulse oximeter

      c. glucometer

 

28. Which is not related to extremities:

   a. arm

   b. neck

   c. toes

 

29. Osteoporosis leads to

   a. kidney failure

   b. stroke

   c. fractures

 

30. Which of the diseases cannot be described as chronic and progressive?

a. Alzheimer’s

b. Parkinson’s

c. Pneumonia

 

31. Which of the diseases does not affect only older adults?

a. Huntington’s

b. Alzheimer’s

c. Parkinson’s

 

32. Which activities are not included in BALDs?

a. getting dressed and undressed

b. brushing teeth and combing hair

c. paying bills and doing shopping

 

33. Polypharmacy is a risk of:

a. drug-drug interaction

b. drug-food interaction

c. dosage or drug confusion

 

34. Symptoms of hypoglycaemia are:

a. hunger, shaking, sweating

b. sweating, fever, nausea

c. palpitations, cold sensation, diarrhoea

 

35. Reasons for developing hypoglycaemia can be:

a. too many meals

b. eating junk food

c. missed or late meal

 

36. A disposable supply is not a:

a. test strip

b. cotton swab

c. sharps disposal container

 

37. Patient with a comorbidities would suffer from:

a. coronary disease and loneliness, boredom

b. Alzheimer’s disease, arthritis and diabetes

c. Arthritis, pain and common flu

 

38.  What can you see in the picture:

a. blister                                             

b. bruise

c. incision

 

39.  HCA can be also called:

a.   Nutritionist

b.   Nursing Auxiliary

c.   Geriatric Nurse

 

 

 

  

40.  NVQ qualification training is designed for:

 a.   Health and social care workers

 b.   Doctors specialists in geriatrics

c.   Registered Nurses

 

41.The head supervisor of nursing in a care facility is:

a.   NIC

b.   HCA

c.   DON

 

42.The role of a staff nurse in Nursing Home is to:

a.   oversee medical care and supervise HCAs

b.   supervise NIC and report to HCAs

c.   oversee kitchen staff and report to doctors

 

43.  Occupational Therapist works with dementia patients through providing fe:

a.   Physical therapy

b.   Art and crafts activities

c.   Psychotherapy

 

44. Enema is performed in case of:

a.   Diarrhoea

b.   Constipation

c.   Incontinence

 

45.  A key challenge in elderly nursing care is:

a.   Complexity of health problems growing with age and fragility

b.   Changes of mood or behaviour and agitation

c.   High blood sugar and swallowing problems

 

46. Elderly Care Nurse has to be able:

 

a.   Lift heavy weight

b.   Drive a car fast

c.   Evaluate care needs

 

47. Insomnia is:

a.   Oversleeping

b.   Sleeplessness

c.   Narcolepsy

 

48. His handwriting is difficult to decipher due to:

a.   wearing dentures

b.   trembling hands

c.   memory lapses

 

49. Protecting dignity of the vulnerable adults means:

a.   looking after their medical problems on time

b.   doing what we think is best for them

c.   respecting them and protecting their safety

 

50. A set of  food poisoning symptoms wouldn’t be:

a.   Vomiting, diarrhoea, nausea

b.   Nausea, constipation, anxiety

c.   Throwing up, stomach ache, nausea

 

51. While performing CPR you do:

a.   squeezing

b.   massage

c.   compressions

 

52. If patient collapsed it means that he/she:

a.   fell

b.   left

c.   flew

 

53. POVA regulations and procedures have been established to:

a.   supervise standard of hygiene in care industry

b.   prevent abusers from working in care industry

c.   train personnel to work in care industry

 

54. Nursing Homes  provide …………….care for the elderly patients.

a.   24 hours

b.   24-hour

c.   24-hours

 

55.The resident didn’t recognized his grandson. He faced a state of:

a.   confusion

b.   aggression

c.   agitation

 

56. What can you see in  the picture:

a.   dentures                                                

b.   teeth

c.   tooth

 

57. Confused patient is:

a.   unconscious

b.   disoriented

c.   incontinent

 

58. Extremely angry person can be called:

a.   Embarrassed

b.   Confused

c.   Mad

 

59. Cognitive functions are related to:

a.   Thinking and perception

b.   Moving and mobility

c.   Sensory functions for example vision, hearing.

 

60.  Incontinence does not refer to:

a.   Urine

b.   Blood

c.   Stool

 

61.Terminally ill person’s life expectancy is:

a.   less than 6 months

b.   more than 6 months

c.   more than 9 months

 

62.  Person who feels guilty can be described as:

a.   bad-tempered

b.   confused

c.   embarrassed

63.Mr Taylor bought a toothbrush for £ 3.75, then a newspaper for £ 0.50 and he wanted to get a packet of crisps for £ 2.50 but changed his mind. How much did he spend?

 

a.   £ 4.50

b.   £ 6.50

c.   £ 4.25

 

64. Which word  is not a synonym of “help” :

a.   Support

b.   Advice

c.   Assistance

 

65. Patients in a ...........stage of dementia can care for themselves without assistance.

a.   mild

b.   moderate

c.   severe

 

66.  Ms Glenn’s husband Jim passed away two years ago, her daughter Shannon visits her weekly, her best friend Carla Stevenson is 88 years old and they are roommates.  Who is Ms Glenn’s next of kin?

a.   Jim Glenn

b.   Shannon Glenn

c.   Carla Stevenson

 

67. What can you see in the picture:

a.   Mobile lift                                                   

b.   Ceiling lift

c.   Bed rails

 

68.  Mr Brown cannot chew as he lost his:

a.   dentures

b.   glasses

c.   crutches

 

69. You found an elderly resident lying on the floor. What do you do first ?

a.   call an ambulance

b.   fill in accident/incident form

c.   check if he/she is conscious

 

 

 70. Frail is a synonym of:

a.   Strong

b.   Vulnerable

c.   Healthy

 

71.To prevent developing pressure ulcers an immobile patient should be repositioned at least:

a.   every 2 hours

b.   every 2 days

c.   once a day

 

72.  What can you see in the picture:

a. liver                                                           

b. kidneys

c. lungs

 

73. Mr Chandler was prescribed an antibiotic, it must be taken after having a meal. Which abbreviation would state that fact in his chart?

a.   pc

b.   po

c.   ac

 

74.Renal problems are related to:

a. lungs

b. liver

c. kidneys

 

75. An anxious patient would be:

a.   calm and apathetic

b.   uneasy and  worried

c.   moody  and sleepy

 

76. In my opinion an acute health problem is:

a.   diabetes mellitus

b.   respiratory failure

c.   mental disorder

 

77. Which disease can’t be described as chronic ?

a.   Allergy

b.   Bronchitis

c.   Asthma

 

78. Which is the odd one:

a.   Disability

b.   Impairment

c.   Ability

 

79. What’s the name of the................female patient admitted yesterday?

a.   97-year-old

b.   97 year-age

c.   97 years old

 

80. If heparin comes in 25000 units in 1 ml and X patient needs 5000 units how much will you administer ?

a.   0,5 ml

b.   0,2 ml

c.   0,25 ml

 

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