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Paper III: 20 Clinical Skills and OSCE Preparation Questions — Set A

MINI NURSES • OCTOBER 2026 PRACTICE

Paper III: 20 Clinical Skills and OSCE Preparation Questions — Set A

20 questions • Self-paced • One best answer • Score and explanations

Choose an answer for every question, then select Check my answers. Review the explanations and retry the questions you missed. This is a focused revision session, not a complete examination.

Original independent practice, not official, recalled or leaked NMCN examination questions. Paper labels organise Mini Nurses revision topics and do not claim an official examination blueprint. Apply current local protocols in clinical care.

1. Before a procedure, which check confirms the correct patient?
Review answer and explanation

Answer: Use two approved identifiers against the record

Approved identifiers reduce wrong-patient errors; location is not an identifier.

2. Which action comes before touching a patient during examination?
Review answer and explanation

Answer: Perform hand hygiene

Hand hygiene is required before patient contact and gloves do not replace it.

3. A sterile glove touches an unclean bedside table. What next?
Review answer and explanation

Answer: Replace the contaminated glove using aseptic technique

Contact with a nonsterile surface compromises sterility.

4. Which instrument is designed to measure arterial blood pressure?
Review answer and explanation

Answer: Sphygmomanometer

A sphygmomanometer measures cuff pressure during blood-pressure assessment.

5. Which device measures peak expiratory flow?
Review answer and explanation

Answer: Peak-flow meter

Peak flow reflects maximal expiratory flow and is interpreted with technique and clinical context.

6. Why select an appropriate blood-pressure cuff size?
Review answer and explanation

Answer: Incorrect size can distort the reading

Cuff dimensions must suit the arm to minimise measurement error.

7. During a pulse assessment, an irregular rhythm is detected. What is appropriate?
Review answer and explanation

Answer: Assess fully and report according to clinical findings

An irregular pulse needs careful rate and rhythm assessment and appropriate escalation.

8. Which factor may reduce pulse-oximeter accuracy?
Review answer and explanation

Answer: Poor peripheral perfusion

Low perfusion can impair the signal; interpret readings alongside the patient.

9. When a thermometer gives an unexpected result, what is appropriate?
Review answer and explanation

Answer: Check technique and reassess while evaluating the patient

Unexpected results need verification and clinical interpretation.

10. Which position supports routine abdominal examination?
Review answer and explanation

Answer: Supine with the abdomen appropriately exposed

Supine positioning supports inspection and palpation while maintaining privacy.

11. What is the usual abdominal assessment sequence?
Review answer and explanation

Answer: Inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation

Auscultation precedes percussion and palpation because manipulation may change bowel sounds.

12. What should be done with a used needle immediately after use?
Review answer and explanation

Answer: Dispose of it in an approved sharps container

Immediate safe disposal reduces sharps injuries.

13. Which catheter-drainage arrangement is appropriate?
Review answer and explanation

Answer: Bag below bladder level with unobstructed tubing

Dependent unobstructed drainage helps prevent reflux and urine retention.

14. A wound dressing is soaked unexpectedly. What should the nurse do?
Review answer and explanation

Answer: Assess drainage and patient status and escalate as indicated

Unexpected drainage may require timely assessment for bleeding or infection.

15. Which action protects privacy during an examination?
Review answer and explanation

Answer: Expose only the necessary area and obtain consent

Privacy, explanation and consent protect dignity throughout the procedure.

16. Which action is appropriate when equipment fails a safety check?
Review answer and explanation

Answer: Remove it from use and follow reporting procedures

Faulty equipment should not remain in clinical use.

17. What does a Glasgow Coma Scale assessment evaluate?
Review answer and explanation

Answer: Eye, verbal and motor responses

GCS records three response components to describe level of consciousness.

18. Which collection technique helps avoid specimen-identification errors?
Review answer and explanation

Answer: Label at collection using verified patient identifiers

Immediate verified labelling links the specimen to the correct patient.

19. A patient becomes faint during mobilisation. What is the immediate priority?
Review answer and explanation

Answer: Support them safely and assess their condition

Prevent a fall, assess and obtain assistance appropriate to the clinical findings.

20. At the end of a procedure, what should be included?
Review answer and explanation

Answer: Patient comfort, safe environment, hand hygiene and documentation

Safe completion includes aftercare, environmental safety and an accurate record.

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