Free Non-Communicable Diseases MCQs with Answers
50 Non-Communicable Diseases MCQs from Community Health Nursing, each with the correct answer and a written explanation of why it is correct. Free and unlimited, with no account needed.
Non-communicable diseases include cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, chronic respiratory disease and other long-term conditions linked to genetic, behavioral and environmental factors. The focus is on modifiable risk factors, screening, early detection, lifestyle counselling, treatment adherence, rehabilitation and the levels of prevention, rather than infection control.
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- A. Primary prevention
- B. Secondary prevention
- C. Tertiary prevention
- D. Rehabilitation prevention
Explanation: Screening asymptomatic people aims to detect disease early, so it is secondary prevention.
Correct answer: Secondary prevention- A. Encouraging lower salt intake
- B. Providing antibiotics for sore throat
- C. Advising bed rest for adults
- D. Increasing daily sugar intake
Explanation: Reducing dietary salt can lower blood pressure and cardiovascular risk across a population.
Correct answer: Encouraging lower salt intake- A. Grilled chicken, vegetables and a small whole-grain serving
- B. Fried potatoes, sweetened drink and white bread
- C. Large rice serving with sweet dessert and juice
- D. Biscuits, sweet tea and a high-sugar cereal
Explanation: A balanced meal with vegetables, lean protein and controlled whole-grain carbohydrate supports better glucose control.
Correct answer: Grilled chicken, vegetables and a small whole-grain serving- A. Report the symptom to the prescriber for review
- B. Tell the patient to double the next dose
- C. Advise stopping all medicines immediately
- D. Reassure the patient that cough proves treatment works
Explanation: A persistent dry cough is a recognized adverse effect of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and should be reported for medication…
Correct answer: Report the symptom to the prescriber for review- A. Breathe in through the nose and out through pursed lips
- B. Breathe rapidly through the mouth during all activity
- C. Hold the breath after each deep inspiration
- D. Lie flat and breathe only through the nose
Explanation: Pursed-lip breathing slows expiration and helps prevent airway collapse during exhalation.
Correct answer: Breathe in through the nose and out through pursed lips- A. Arrange prompt clinical assessment of the lump
- B. Massage the lump daily until it becomes smaller
- C. Wait six months to see whether pain develops
- D. Apply a warm compress and avoid examination
Explanation: A new breast lump requires prompt clinical assessment because early evaluation supports early diagnosis and treatment.
Correct answer: Arrange prompt clinical assessment of the lump- A. I will wash gently and avoid rubbing the treated area
- B. I will apply perfumed lotion before every treatment
- C. I will scrub away any peeling skin with a rough cloth
- D. I will place a heating pad over the treated area
Explanation: Gentle washing and avoiding friction help protect irradiated skin. Perfumed products, scrubbing and heat may increase irritation or tissue…
Correct answer: I will wash gently and avoid rubbing the treated area- A. Stop the exercise and assess the patient immediately
- B. Encourage the patient to continue at a slower pace
- C. Offer water and resume exercise after five minutes
- D. Ask the patient to complete the planned distance
Explanation: Chest pressure and dizziness may indicate myocardial ischemia or reduced circulation, so exercise must stop and the patient must be…
Correct answer: Stop the exercise and assess the patient immediately- A. A normal reading may show that the medicine is controlling your pressure
- B. You should take the medicine only when symptoms appear
- C. You can stop treatment once readings improve for one week
- D. Missing doses is safe if you avoid salty food that day
Explanation: A normal reading may reflect effective treatment rather than permanent resolution of hypertension.
Correct answer: A normal reading may show that the medicine is controlling your pressure- A. Providing rehabilitation to improve safe daily functioning
- B. Teaching children to avoid sugary drinks before illness
- C. Testing symptom-free adults for raised blood glucose
- D. Displaying posters about the causes of diabetes
Explanation: Tertiary prevention limits disability and improves function after disease and complications are established.
Correct answer: Providing rehabilitation to improve safe daily functioning- A. Replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats
- B. Replacing vegetables with refined grains
- C. Adding extra salt to cooked meals
- D. Increasing intake of processed meat
Explanation: Unsaturated fats from foods such as fish, nuts and vegetable oils can improve the blood lipid profile when they replace saturated fats.
Correct answer: Replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats- A. I should take it with meals to reduce stomach upset
- B. I should stop it whenever my glucose reading is normal
- C. I should take extra tablets after eating sugary food
- D. I should expect it to cause severe low blood glucose alone
Explanation: Taking metformin with food commonly reduces nausea, abdominal discomfort and diarrhoea.
Correct answer: I should take it with meals to reduce stomach upset- A. Rest quietly for five minutes before measuring
- B. Measure immediately after climbing the stairs
- C. Keep the cuff over a thick shirt sleeve
- D. Hold the arm below the level of the heart
Explanation: The person should rest quietly, use the correct cuff size and support the arm at heart level.
Correct answer: Rest quietly for five minutes before measuring- A. Assess breathing and oxygenation promptly
- B. Advise the patient to drink more water
- C. Ask the patient to begin strenuous exercise
- D. Reassure the patient that swelling is expected
Explanation: Breathlessness and sudden weight gain with oedema suggest worsening fluid retention and possible acute deterioration.
Correct answer: Assess breathing and oxygenation promptly- A. A mouth ulcer that does not heal
- B. Brief mouth dryness after exercise
- C. Mild thirst after eating salty food
- D. Temporary lip tingling in cold weather
Explanation: A persistent mouth ulcer, especially with a lump, bleeding or a change in voice, needs clinical assessment.
Correct answer: A mouth ulcer that does not heal- A. Repeat the measurement correctly and arrange follow-up
- B. Tell the person to stop all prescribed medicines
- C. Record the reading without explaining its meaning
- D. Wait for symptoms before recommending assessment
Explanation: A raised reading should be confirmed using proper technique and followed by assessment, counselling and referral according to the service…
Correct answer: Repeat the measurement correctly and arrange follow-up- A. Urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio
- B. Chest radiograph after a meal
- C. Peak flow measurement before sleep
- D. Hearing test after physical activity
Explanation: Urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio can identify albumin leakage associated with diabetic kidney disease before advanced symptoms appear.
Correct answer: Urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio- A. Regular weight-bearing activity with balance exercises
- B. Prolonged bed rest with minimal movement
- C. Avoidance of sunlight and outdoor activity
- D. Replacing meals with clear sweetened drinks
Explanation: Weight-bearing activity and balance training support bone health and help reduce falls.
Correct answer: Regular weight-bearing activity with balance exercises- A. Assess the swelling and inform the prescriber
- B. Tell the patient to double the next dose
- C. Advise stopping the medicine immediately
- D. Explain that the symptom proves kidney failure
Explanation: Ankle oedema is a recognised adverse effect of amlodipine and should be assessed and communicated to the prescriber.
Correct answer: Assess the swelling and inform the prescriber- A. Stop oral fluids and arrange a swallowing assessment
- B. Offer a larger drink to clear the throat
- C. Place the patient flat and continue feeding
- D. Encourage rapid drinking through a straw
Explanation: Coughing and a wet voice suggest dysphagia with possible aspiration. Stopping oral intake protects the airway while a swallowing…
Correct answer: Stop oral fluids and arrange a swallowing assessment