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. Regular tobacco use
- B. Physical inactivity
- C. Family history of early heart disease
- D. High dietary salt intake
Explanation: A family history of early heart disease cannot be changed by the individual and is therefore non-modifiable.
Correct answer: Family history of early heart disease- A. Tell the person that diabetes is confirmed
- B. Arrange appropriate follow-up testing
- C. Start insulin treatment immediately
- D. Advise stopping all carbohydrate foods
Explanation: A single screening result does not usually confirm diabetes in an asymptomatic person.
Correct answer: Arrange appropriate follow-up testing- A. Give food and observe for improvement
- B. Record the symptoms at the next clinic visit
- C. Note the time of onset and arrange urgent referral
- D. Ask him to walk around to assess balance
Explanation: These findings suggest an acute stroke, so urgent referral is required because early assessment can reduce disability.
Correct answer: Note the time of onset and arrange urgent referral- A. Rinse the mouth after each use
- B. Lie flat for 30 minutes after use
- C. Avoid drinking water for two hours
- D. Take an extra dose before sleeping
Explanation: Rinsing and spitting after an inhaled corticosteroid reduces medication remaining in the mouth and lowers the risk of oral candidiasis and…
Correct answer: Rinse the mouth after each use- A. Providing antibiotics during winter
- B. Enforcing smoke-free public-place policies
- C. Increasing routine vitamin injections
- D. Restricting drinking water in urban areas
Explanation: Smoke-free policies reduce active and second-hand tobacco exposure and support prevention of cardiovascular disease, cancer and chronic…
Correct answer: Enforcing smoke-free public-place policies- A. Diabetic eye disease may develop before symptoms
- B. Eye examinations permanently lower blood glucose
- C. Normal vision proves glucose is controlled
- D. The examination replaces daily glucose monitoring
Explanation: Diabetic retinopathy can be silent in its early stages, so screening may detect changes before permanent visual loss occurs.
Correct answer: Diabetic eye disease may develop before symptoms- A. Advise continuing it because it cannot affect blood pressure
- B. Tell the patient to double the antihypertensive dose
- C. Ask the patient to discuss safer pain options with the prescriber
- D. Stop all prescribed medicines until the pain settles
Explanation: Regular non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug use can contribute to fluid retention, reduced antihypertensive effect and higher blood…
Correct answer: Ask the patient to discuss safer pain options with the prescriber- A. Cover it tightly and observe it for one year
- B. Apply a topical antibiotic for several weeks
- C. Arrange prompt assessment by an appropriate clinician
- D. Remove it at home with a sharp instrument
Explanation: Changes in asymmetry, border and colour are warning features that require prompt clinical assessment for possible skin cancer.
Correct answer: Arrange prompt assessment by an appropriate clinician- A. Blood pressure, tobacco use, body weight and glucose risk assessment
- B. Body temperature, stool culture, wound swab and malaria smear
- C. Pulse oximetry, sputum culture, throat swab and blood culture
- D. Hearing test, ear irrigation, vision chart and dental polishing
Explanation: Blood pressure, tobacco exposure, excess body weight and diabetes risk are major, detectable contributors to common non-communicable…
Correct answer: Blood pressure, tobacco use, body weight and glucose risk assessment- A. Primordial prevention
- B. Secondary prevention
- C. Tertiary prevention
- D. Rehabilitation prevention
Explanation: Primordial prevention prevents the development of risk factors themselves, such as unhealthy diet and inactivity, early in life.
Correct answer: Primordial prevention