Basic English Grammar Test For Nursing! Quiz
This quiz is a Basic English grammar test for nursing! If you are about to start your career in nursing, it is expected that you are conversant with some of the commonly used terms at the medical facility and their meanings as well. In this quiz, we will get to test how capable you are of constructing grammatically correct sentences, do give it a shot!
Questions and Answers
- 1.
I ____________ a headache and I ____________ a bit nauseous.
- A.
Have, am
- B.
Feel, am
- C.
Feel, have
Correct Answer
A. Have, amExplanation
The correct answer is "have, am" because the first blank requires a verb that indicates possession, and "have" is the appropriate choice. The second blank requires a verb that describes a state or condition, and "am" fits this requirement as it indicates the person's state of feeling nauseous.Rate this question:
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- 2.
How ____________ you today Ms Rowlands?
- A.
Am
- B.
Is
- C.
Are
Correct Answer
C. AreExplanation
The correct answer is "are" because the question is asking about the subject "you," which is a plural pronoun. In English, when referring to multiple people or objects, we use the plural form of the verb "to be," which is "are."Rate this question:
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- 3.
________________________ any other symptoms?
- A.
Are you have
- B.
Does you have
- C.
Do you have
Correct Answer
C. Do you haveExplanation
The correct answer is "Do you have". This is the correct form of the question when asking about the presence of symptoms. "Are you have" and "Does you have" are incorrect because they do not follow the correct subject-verb agreement.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What __________________ tonight?
- A.
Are you do
- B.
Are you doing
- C.
Do you do
Correct Answer
B. Are you doingExplanation
The question is asking about someone's plans or actions for tonight. The correct answer is "are you doing" because it is the correct form of the present continuous tense to ask about someone's current actions or plans.Rate this question:
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- 5.
My uncle's son or daughter is my _________
- A.
Niece
- B.
Nephew
- C.
Cousin
Correct Answer
C. CousinExplanation
The relationship between my uncle's child and myself is that of cousins. A cousin is a relative who shares a common ancestor but is not a sibling or a direct descendant. In this case, my uncle's son or daughter is the child of my uncle, who is a sibling of one of my parents. Therefore, we are cousins.Rate this question:
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- 6.
You shouldn't _______________________________ at the hospital.
- A.
Touch wounds or medical equipment
- B.
Turn off your phone
- C.
Use the chairs provided
Correct Answer
A. Touch wounds or medical equipmentExplanation
It is important not to touch wounds or medical equipment at the hospital to prevent the spread of germs and potential infections. Touching wounds can introduce bacteria and increase the risk of complications for the patient. Similarly, touching medical equipment can contaminate it and compromise its effectiveness. Following proper hygiene practices and respecting the hospital's regulations can contribute to a safe and healthy environment for everyone.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Patients who can't walk use a __________________ to help them move.
- A.
Blanket
- B.
CT scanner
- C.
Wheel chair
Correct Answer
C. Wheel chairExplanation
Patients who are unable to walk often require assistance in order to move. A wheelchair is a device specifically designed to help individuals who cannot walk to move around. It provides support and mobility, allowing patients to maintain their independence and participate in daily activities. A blanket is not designed for this purpose, and a CT scanner is a medical imaging device used for diagnostic purposes, not for assisting with mobility. Therefore, the correct answer is wheelchair.Rate this question:
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- 8.
_______________ does the patient live?
- A.
When
- B.
Where
- C.
What
Correct Answer
B. WhereExplanation
The question is asking about the location where the patient lives. The word "where" is used to inquire about a place or location. Therefore, the correct answer is "where."Rate this question:
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- 9.
Write the correct form of (there's/there're):__________________ a physician's area next to the nurses' station?
Correct Answer
Is thereExplanation
The correct form of "there's/there're" in this sentence is "Is there." This is because the sentence is asking if there is a physician's area next to the nurses' station. The verb "is" is used to agree with the singular noun "physician's area."Rate this question:
- 10.
Write the correct form of (there's/there're):​I don't think ____________________ a coffee shop on this floor.
Correct Answer
there isExplanation
The correct form of "there's/there're" in this sentence is "there is". This is because the sentence is referring to a singular coffee shop on a specific floor, suggesting that only one coffee shop exists on that floor. Therefore, "there is" is the appropriate form to use.Rate this question:
- 11.
Write the correct form of (there's/there're):​______________________ any clean blankets in Mrs. Watford's room?
Correct Answer
Are thereExplanation
The correct form of "there's/there're" in this sentence is "Are there." This is because the question is asking about the existence of multiple clean blankets in Mrs. Watford's room. "Are" is used to indicate a question and "there" is used to refer to the existence of something. Therefore, "Are there" is the appropriate form to use in this context.Rate this question:
- 12.
Choose the word that doesn't belong to: hospital facilities for visitors
- A.
Bank
- B.
Coffee shop
- C.
Appointment
- D.
News stand
- E.
Restaurant
Correct Answer
C. AppointmentExplanation
The word "appointment" does not belong to the group because it does not refer to a physical location or facility like the other words do. "Bank," "coffee shop," "news stand," and "restaurant" all represent places that can be found within a hospital, providing services or amenities for visitors. However, an "appointment" is not a physical facility but rather a scheduled meeting or arrangement.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Choose the word that doesn't belong to: symptoms
- A.
Mumps
- B.
Cough
- C.
Nausea
- D.
Swollen glands
- E.
Stomachache
Correct Answer
A. MumpsExplanation
The word "mumps" doesn't belong because it is a specific illness, while the other words are general symptoms that can be associated with various illnesses.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Choose the word that doesn't belong to: blood sample
- A.
Antiseptic wipe
- B.
Cotton ball
- C.
CT scanner
- D.
Needle
- E.
Specimen tube
Correct Answer
C. CT scannerExplanation
The word "CT scanner" does not belong because it is not directly related to the concept of a blood sample. The other options - antiseptic wipe, cotton ball, needle, and specimen tube - are all commonly associated with the process of collecting or analyzing a blood sample. The CT scanner, on the other hand, is a medical imaging device used for creating detailed images of the inside of the body, and is not typically used in the context of collecting blood samples.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Choose the word that doesn't belong to: patient detail
- A.
GP
- B.
Surname
- C.
DOB
- D.
Occupation
- E.
Symptoms
Correct Answer
E. SymptomsExplanation
The word "symptoms" doesn't belong because it is the only word that doesn't pertain to personal information or characteristics of a patient. The other words, such as GP, surname, DOB, and occupation, are all related to identifying and understanding a patient's background and medical history. Symptoms, on the other hand, refer to the physical or psychological manifestations of an illness or condition, which is not directly related to personal details.Rate this question:
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- 16.
A good nurse should be caring and impolite to patients.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
A good nurse should be caring and polite to patients. Being caring means showing empathy, compassion, and concern for the well-being of patients. Being impolite would go against the principles of providing quality healthcare and maintaining a positive patient-provider relationship. Therefore, the statement is false.Rate this question:
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- 17.
A tympanic thermometer is used via the patient's ears.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
A tympanic thermometer is indeed used via the patient's ears. This type of thermometer measures the temperature by detecting the infrared heat waves emitted by the eardrum and the surrounding tissues. It is a quick and non-invasive method of measuring body temperature, making it a popular choice in medical settings.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Nurses use the antiseptic wipe to fill in the tube with blood.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Nurses do not use antiseptic wipes to fill in the tube with blood. Antiseptic wipes are typically used to clean the skin before a procedure or to disinfect surfaces, but they are not used to fill tubes with blood.Rate this question:
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- 19.
The patient's gender means the patient is either married or single.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement in the question is incorrect. The patient's gender does not determine whether they are married or single. Gender and marital status are two separate characteristics that are not dependent on each other. Therefore, the correct answer is false.Rate this question:
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