Third Year – Faculty of Nursing Midterm Test

2023

I
Read the passage carefully. Then choose the correct answer.
Becoming a nurse: the interview
The reality of an interview is never as bad as your fears. For some __(1)_ people
imagine the interviewer is going to jump on every tiny mistake they __(2)_ . In truth,
the interviewer is as __(3)_for the meeting to go well as you are. It is what _(4)__ his
or her job enjoyable. The secret of a good interview is preparing for it. What you wear
is always important as it creates the first impression. So _(5)__ neatly, but
comfortably. Make _(6)__ that you can deal with anything you are __(7)_. Prepare for
questions that are certain to come up, for example: Why do you want to become a
nurse? What is the most important __(8)_ a good nurse should have? Apart from
nursing, what other careers have you __(9)_? What are your interests and hobbies?
Answer the questions fully and precisely. _(10)__, if one of your interests is reading,
be prepared to _(11)__ about the sort of books you like. _(12)__, do not learn all your
answers off __(13)__ heart. The interviewer wants to meet a human _(14)__, not a
robot. Remember, the interviewer is genuinely interested in you, so the more you relax
and are yourself, the more __(15)__ you are to succeed.
1. A) reason B) idea C) explanation D) excuse
2. A) perform B) do C) make D) have
3. A) keen B) wanting C) interested D) delighted
4. A) does B) causes C) happens D) makes
5. A) dress B) wear C) put on D) have on
6. A) evident B) sure C) definite D) clear
7. A) requested B) questioned C) enquired D) asked
 8. A) character B) quality C) nature D) point
9. A) thought B) regarded C) considered D) wondered
10. A) For instance B) That is C) Such as D) Let’s say
11. A) say B) talk C) discuss D) chat
12. A) However B) Although C) Despite D) Therefore
13. A) at B) in C) on D) by
14. A) character B) being C) somebody D) nature
15. A) easy B) possible C) likely D) probable

II
Find the synonym of the underlined word:
Choose the best answer among A, B, C and D.
1- The value of eating certain foods to maintain health was recognized long before
vitamins were identified.
A. invented B. recognized C. produced D. consumed

2- The manufacturer should be responsible for ensuring that its dietary

supplement products are safe before they are marketed.
A. seller B. physician C. consumers D. producer

3- Consequently, PTH (pancreatropic hormone) production by the parathyroid

glands is increased and calcium is mobilized from the skeleton to maintain normal
serum calcium levels
A. In fact B. Moreover C. As a result D. Finally

4- A healthcare provider diagnoses sinusitis after obtaining a complete medical

history and physical examination.
A. checking B. getting C. making D. reporting
5- This can occur as a cold, which may clear rapidly or continue with symptoms
longer than a week.
A. last B. end C. happen D. serve

6- The symptoms of contact dermatitis need to be brought under control;

otherwise the results will be unreliable.
A. or else B. unless C. likewise D. other than

7- Patients should take medications as prescribed by your doctor.

A. demanded B. commented C. remarked D. recommended

8- Waste is released in water from factories and processing plants.

A. dissolved B. disposed of C. transported D. treated

9- Most of the physiological effects attributed to vitamin A appear to result from

its role in cellular differentiation.
A. ascribed B. contributed C. described D. mentioned

10- A deficiency may result in changes in the conjunctiva (corner of the eye)
_________ Bitot's spots.
A. known as B. called as C. told as D. spoken as

III

True / False QUESTIONS

1- Intestinal worms harm the human body by secreting
immunosuppressant chemicals. {False}
2- According to the text the human immune system cannot function
correctly without the parasites. {True}
3- It can be inferred that a significant rise in allergies in developed
countries is related to the routine chlorination and purification of
drinking water supplies. {True}
4- One scientist was successful in curing him of hay fever by infecting
himself with gut worms. {True}
5- The presence of parasites in the human body is inappropriate. {False}
6- Everyone needs at least 8 hours of sleep a night to feel rested.
{False}
7- Following a regular sleep schedule will help you get better rest.
{True}
8- To get the best rest, you should go to sleep early and get up early.
{True}
9- It's a good idea to avoid strenuous exercise right before bedtime.
{True}
10- A cool room may be better for sound sleep than a hot room. {True}

IV
1 Michael is the one who ..... a jacket.
A isn't wearing B not is wearing C aren't wearing
2 Who ..... with while John and Carrie are away?
A the children is staying B the children are staying
C are the children staying
3 Dave and Christie ..... the football on a Saturday afternoon.
A often watchs B watch often
C often watches D often watch
4 I ..... John's story. I think he's lying.
A don't believe B am not believing C 'm not believing
5 ..... any brothers or sisters?
A Has you got B Have you
C Have you got D You've got
6 Simon ..... your video back yesterday evening.
A was bring B bringed C bought D brought
7 We ..... home from school when it started snowing.
A were walking B walked C were walk
8 ..... to Australia yet?
A Have Judith gone B Has Judith gone C Has Judith went
9 Jennifer has been working at the school ..... two months.
A for B since C to D in
10 More than 20 people ..... in the accident.
A hurt B were hurt C was hurt D is hurt