NHS 111 Exam 1 (Part 1) Q&A Bank 2026 | Exam Success
Guide | Graded A+
1. If a patient has a compromised lymphatic system, what potential health issues
might arise?
Increased susceptibility to infections and fluid retention.
Improved oxygen transport and nutrient absorption.
Enhanced hormone regulation and metabolism.
Decreased blood pressure and heart rate.
2. Describe the role of anticoagulants in the management of patients who have
a predisposition to blood clotting.
Anticoagulants increase the risk of bleeding in patients.
Anticoagulants help prevent the formation of blood clots in patients
at risk.
Anticoagulants promote blood clotting in patients.
Anticoagulants are used to treat infections.
3. What is the most common initial manifestations of frailty?
Weakness
Low energy expenditure
Weight Loss
Slowness
4. What is the definition of haemothorax?
Haemothorax is the inflammation of the pleura.
, Haemothorax is the presence of air in the pleural space.
Haemothorax is a type of lung infection.
Haemothorax is the accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity.
5. Describe how a chest injury can affect respiratory function.
A chest injury has no effect on respiratory function.
A chest injury improves respiratory function by increasing lung
capacity.
A chest injury can impair respiratory function by causing
pneumothorax or hemothorax, leading to reduced lung capacity
and oxygen exchange.
A chest injury only affects the heart, not the lungs.
6. Within moments of your arrival at the side of an approximately 20 year old
male trauma patient who was found unconscious at the bottom of a stairway.
He regains consciousness. The most reliable sign of spinal cord injury in the
conscious patient is:
pain with movement
tenderness on the spine
paralysis of the extremities
impaired breathing
7. If a patient is experiencing anaphylaxis, what immediate action should be
taken to manage their condition?
Apply a cold compress to the skin
Administer epinephrine
Provide oral antihistamines
, Encourage the patient to drink water
8. In a scenario where a patient is found unconscious and unresponsive, what
should be your immediate action regarding assessment priorities?
Administer medication immediately.
Conduct a full physical examination.
Ensure the airway is clear and open.
Take the patient's vital signs first.
9. Describe how anaphylaxis occurs in response to an allergen.
Anaphylaxis results from a lack of insulin in the body.
Anaphylaxis occurs when the immune system overreacts to an
allergen, releasing chemicals that cause severe symptoms.
Anaphylaxis is a psychological response to stress.
Anaphylaxis is caused by a bacterial infection that spreads rapidly.
10. What color of the stool may indicate upper gastrointestinal bleeding?
gray or tan
black
red
yellow
11. Which is NOT a level of impaired consciousness?
unresponsive wakefulness syndrome
hypnotic trance
, minimally conscious state
brain death
12. Describe how early symptoms of sepsis can impact patient assessment
priorities.
Early symptoms of sepsis, such as fever and increased heart rate,
indicate a potential medical emergency that requires immediate
attention.
Early symptoms of sepsis can be ignored if the patient is otherwise
healthy.
Early symptoms of sepsis are only relevant in elderly patients.
Early symptoms of sepsis are often mild and do not require urgent
care.
13. Describe how thyroxine influences the body's energy levels and metabolic
processes.
Thyroxine has no impact on energy levels or metabolic processes.
Thyroxine increases the metabolic rate, leading to higher energy
levels and enhanced metabolic processes.
Thyroxine decreases the metabolic rate, resulting in lower energy
levels.
Thyroxine only affects protein synthesis without influencing
metabolism.
14. What is the primary function of the endocrine system?
To transport oxygen in the blood.
To regulate bodily functions through hormones.
Guide | Graded A+
1. If a patient has a compromised lymphatic system, what potential health issues
might arise?
Increased susceptibility to infections and fluid retention.
Improved oxygen transport and nutrient absorption.
Enhanced hormone regulation and metabolism.
Decreased blood pressure and heart rate.
2. Describe the role of anticoagulants in the management of patients who have
a predisposition to blood clotting.
Anticoagulants increase the risk of bleeding in patients.
Anticoagulants help prevent the formation of blood clots in patients
at risk.
Anticoagulants promote blood clotting in patients.
Anticoagulants are used to treat infections.
3. What is the most common initial manifestations of frailty?
Weakness
Low energy expenditure
Weight Loss
Slowness
4. What is the definition of haemothorax?
Haemothorax is the inflammation of the pleura.
, Haemothorax is the presence of air in the pleural space.
Haemothorax is a type of lung infection.
Haemothorax is the accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity.
5. Describe how a chest injury can affect respiratory function.
A chest injury has no effect on respiratory function.
A chest injury improves respiratory function by increasing lung
capacity.
A chest injury can impair respiratory function by causing
pneumothorax or hemothorax, leading to reduced lung capacity
and oxygen exchange.
A chest injury only affects the heart, not the lungs.
6. Within moments of your arrival at the side of an approximately 20 year old
male trauma patient who was found unconscious at the bottom of a stairway.
He regains consciousness. The most reliable sign of spinal cord injury in the
conscious patient is:
pain with movement
tenderness on the spine
paralysis of the extremities
impaired breathing
7. If a patient is experiencing anaphylaxis, what immediate action should be
taken to manage their condition?
Apply a cold compress to the skin
Administer epinephrine
Provide oral antihistamines
, Encourage the patient to drink water
8. In a scenario where a patient is found unconscious and unresponsive, what
should be your immediate action regarding assessment priorities?
Administer medication immediately.
Conduct a full physical examination.
Ensure the airway is clear and open.
Take the patient's vital signs first.
9. Describe how anaphylaxis occurs in response to an allergen.
Anaphylaxis results from a lack of insulin in the body.
Anaphylaxis occurs when the immune system overreacts to an
allergen, releasing chemicals that cause severe symptoms.
Anaphylaxis is a psychological response to stress.
Anaphylaxis is caused by a bacterial infection that spreads rapidly.
10. What color of the stool may indicate upper gastrointestinal bleeding?
gray or tan
black
red
yellow
11. Which is NOT a level of impaired consciousness?
unresponsive wakefulness syndrome
hypnotic trance
, minimally conscious state
brain death
12. Describe how early symptoms of sepsis can impact patient assessment
priorities.
Early symptoms of sepsis, such as fever and increased heart rate,
indicate a potential medical emergency that requires immediate
attention.
Early symptoms of sepsis can be ignored if the patient is otherwise
healthy.
Early symptoms of sepsis are only relevant in elderly patients.
Early symptoms of sepsis are often mild and do not require urgent
care.
13. Describe how thyroxine influences the body's energy levels and metabolic
processes.
Thyroxine has no impact on energy levels or metabolic processes.
Thyroxine increases the metabolic rate, leading to higher energy
levels and enhanced metabolic processes.
Thyroxine decreases the metabolic rate, resulting in lower energy
levels.
Thyroxine only affects protein synthesis without influencing
metabolism.
14. What is the primary function of the endocrine system?
To transport oxygen in the blood.
To regulate bodily functions through hormones.
