Reading Time: < 1 minute The Nurses' Quiz This quiz has been designed for: Nurses, Student Nurses and Other Healthcare Professionals / Students. It has been created by Antony Simpson. Antony has been a Nurse for 19+ years in the UK and is the Author of Ways The Human Body Can Go Wrong. It has one multiple choice question, for each of the following: 1. The Nervous System, 2. The Sensory Organs, 3. The Integumentary System, 4. The Skeletal System, 5.The Muscular System, 6. The Lymphatic & Immune Systems, 7. The Respiratory System, 8. The Cardiovascular System, 9. The Endocrine System, 10. The Gastrointestinal System, 11. The Urinary System, 12. The Male Reproductive System, 13. The Female Reproductive System, 14. Emergency Care & 15. Clinical Skills / Excellence Question. Questions are below: 1. What are the most common symptoms of Dementia? changes to personality, short or long term memory loss, confabulation and confusion increased sleep, a temperature and violence increased blood pressure, feeling dizzy and coughing crying, pulling at their hair and saying that they want to end their life 2. Which one of these is NOT a treatment for an eye Squints (Strabismus)? Injections into the eye Eye exercises Surgery Washing out the eye regularly 3. What is the cause of Keratosis Pilaris?Keratosis Pilaris is when small bumps appear on the skin. Sometimes the skin may also become rough and dry. These small bumps are painless but may be itchy. They usually appear on the bottom, thighs or arms, but like any skin condition can appear anywhere. Exposure to toxins or some chemicals. Too much of a protein keratin on the outer layer of the skin. Genetics. Consuming large amounts of alcohol. 4. What is Osteomyelitis? A form of bone cancer. A viral infection of a bone. A condition that describes the loss of density within bones. A bacterial infection of a bone. 5. Is the current thinking that Myositis conditions have a genetic/family link?Myositis is a number of conditions which cause muscles to weaken over time. Yes, as these conditions tend to run in families. No, these conditions are attributed to unhealthy behaviours. 6. What type of cells are Basophils and what do they do? Basophils are red blood cells. Basophils are white blood cells that specialise in dealing with parasites and cancer cells, Basophils are white blood cells that consume foreign cells that enter the body. Basophils are white blood cells that sound the alarm when they detect foreign cells to alert other white blood cells that make up the immue system. Basophils are white blood cells that create antibodies. Basophils are white blood cells that float around the body identifying and destroying harmful cells and cells that have been infected by these harmful cells. 7. How is a Pulmonary Embolism (PE) treated?A Pulmonary Embolism (PE) is a medical term for a blood clot forming in one of the blood vessels in the lungs. The symptoms of a PE include chest pain, difficulty breathing and in some (but not all cases) coughing up fresh blood. Symptoms of a PE may come on suddenly or gradually over days, getting worse as time progresses. With oxygen With antibiotics With nebulizers or inhalers With anticoagulants With physiotherapy 8. What is the cause of Angina? A reduced blood supply to the heart. An increased blood supply to the heart. Fasting. Excessive blood pressure monitoring. 9. Which of these are symptoms that could indicate an underactive Thyroid? (Select all that apply)An underactive Thyroid is when the gland doesn’t produce enough hormones. An underactive thyroid usually occurs after the immune system attacks the hormone producing cells in the thyroid and it has been overactive. Fatigue Weight Gain Weight Loss Constipation Diarrhoea Increased and regular muscle aches, pains and cramps Increased sex drive 10. What is the recommended plan of care for someone who has celiac disease?Celiac Disease is a condition in which white blood cells of the immune system attack cells inside the small intestine when a person eats gluten. Exercising more. Avoiding consumption of carbohydrates. Avoiding consumption of gluten. Avoiding consumption of fruits and vegetables. Exercising less. 11. What test helps clinician's to diagnose Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)?Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is a sudden stopping or deterioration of the functioning of the kidneys. AKI is sometimes the result of another disease/illness, including conditions/illnesses that affect the amount of blood circulating in the cardiovascular system and therefore the amount of blood reaching the kidneys. A blood test. An ultrasound scan of the kidneys. A urine sample. 12. Can a hernia cause testicular pain in males? Yes No 13. What are the symptoms of Vaginal Bacteriosis (VB) in women? Increased desire for sex. vaginal dryness. changes to consistency of vaginal discharge, usually with a potent smell. 14. What is the normal respiratory rate for a 6 month infant, if monitored for a full minute? 61+ 30-60 30-45 20-25 12-18 15. Which section of an SBAR would you list a patient's past medical history?Situation, Background, Assessment & Recommendations (SBAR) is a framework for efficient and safe handover of patients between staff. Situation Background Assessment Recommendations Ready to send Other Content You Might Like Ways The Human Body Can Go Wrong. All Nursing & Healthcare Content page. Last Updated: Saturday 25th July 2026. Share on Social Media:
