HOPEFUL NURSES AND MIDWIVES INTERVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Flashcards for nursing and midwifery interview preparation based on provided lecture notes.

Why pursue a nursing career in Ghana?

To provide compassionate care, make a positive impact, directly contribute to well-being, use acquired skills, and enhance healthcare.

What motivates someone to become a nurse?

Passion for helping, desire for positive impact, love for healthcare, fulfillment from caring, respect for the profession, compassion, and commitment to community.

What are the responsibilities of a nurse in Ghana?

Direct patient care, health education, assessment, medication management, wound care, patient advocacy, collaboration, emergency response, infection control, community health promotion.

If you see a classmate stealing, what would you do?

Report the person because stealing is not ethical.

What do you do if a nurse at a clinical practicum site is acting unethically?

Address the person directly, report to a supervisor, document the incident, advocate for change, or seek guidance.

List some personal strengths.

Adaptability, creativity, resilience, patience, self-discipline, initiative, curiosity, open-mindedness, assertiveness, attention to detail, optimism, empowerment, resourcefulness.

List some personal weaknesses.

Difficulty saying no, discomfort with public speaking, difficulty asking for help, struggling with multitasking, difficulty expressing ideas, trouble accepting compliments, difficulty expressing emotions, fear of taking risks.

What are some core values?

Integrity, respect, compassion, responsibility, fairness, honesty, courage, empathy, perseverance, gratitude, humility, generosity, tolerance, excellence, teamwork.

What would previous bosses or classmates say about you?

Reliable, excellent communicator, strong problem-solver, consistently meets deadlines, demonstrates leadership, adaptable, goes above and beyond, quick learner, positive attitude, attention to detail, hardworking.

What would you do if you were struggling in a nursing course?

Seek help from the instructor, form study groups, use available resources, evaluate study habits, and practice self-care.

What would you do if you had a conflict with a professor?

Seek mediation from a third party (academic advisor / dean of students).

What would you do if a patient or family member threatened you?

Remain calm, ensure safety, attempt to de-escalate, set boundaries, document the incident, and report to authorities.

List qualities of a professional nurse.

Empathy, communication skills, critical thinking, clinical competence, cultural competence, professionalism, adaptability, collaboration, attention to detail, time management.

Why select this training institution?

Recommendation, pass rate, qualified tutors, best students, grooming, discipline, hard work.

Why are you here?

To be interviewed for admission as a registered general nurse, midwife, public health nurse, mental health nurse, community health nurse, nursing assistant clinical, or nursing assistant preventive.

Mention the 6 C's in nursing.

Care, compassion, competence, communication, courage, commitment.

Who is a nurse?

A healthcare professional trained to provide care, support, and treatment to individuals, families, and communities to promote health and well-being.

Who is a registered general nurse?

A licensed healthcare professional trained to provide general nursing care across various settings.

Who is a registered midwife?

A healthcare professional who specializes in providing care, support, and assistance to women throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.

Who is a public health nurse?

A registered nurse who specializes in promoting and protecting the health of populations and communities.

Who is a registered community health nurse?

A registered nurse who specializes in providing preventive and primary healthcare services within communities.

Who is a registered mental health nurse?

A registered nurse who specializes in providing care and support to individuals experiencing mental health issues or psychiatric disorders.

Who is a nursing assistant clinical?

A healthcare professional who provides direct patient care under the supervision of registered nurses or licensed practical nurses.

Who is a nursing assistant preventive?

A healthcare professional who supports preventive care measures by educating patients on healthy practices.

Who is the founder of nursing?

Florence Nightingale

What is the meaning of the idiomatic expression: "You have bitten off more than you can chew"?

You have taken on too much to handle.

What is the meaning of the idiomatic expression: "You have thrown caution to the wind"?

You are being reckless.

What is the meaning of the idiomatic expression: "Belling the cat"?

Attempting a risky task

What is the meaning of the idiomatic expression: "Walking a fine line"?

Being in a risky situation.

What is the meaning of the idiomatic expression: "Skeleton in the closet"?

To have a hidden secret.

What is the meaning of the idiomatic expression: "To hit the nail on the head"?

To do or say something exactly right or go straight to the point.

What is the meaning of the idiomatic expression: "To kick the bucket"?

To die

Who won the 2024 presidential election in Ghana?

National Democratic Congress (NDC)

Who is Ghana's current President and Vice President?

President: His Excellency John Dramani Mahama. Vice President: Her Excellency Professor Jane Nana Opoku Agyeman

When you enter a hospital, what do you see?

Nurses, Nurses Station, Medical officers, Medical equipment, Patient cubicle/rooms, Dustbins, Oxygen cylinders, Beds, Washrooms

What does O.P.D stand for at a hospital setting?

"Outpatient Department"

Define constitution.

A written instrument that outlines the fundamental laws and principles of a state or organization.

List some professionals in the hospital.

Doctors, Nurses, Surgeons, Anesthesiologists, Radiologists, Pharmacists, Therapists, Laboratory Technicians

State some departments at the hospital

Emergency Department, Medical/Surgical Department, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Operating Room (OR), Labor and Delivery Department (L&D)

What is the mission of the Ghana Health Service?

To provide and prudently manage comprehensive and accessible health service with a special emphasis on primary health care.

How do you plan to balance/manage the demands/stress of nursing school with other responsibilities?

Create a schedule, prioritize tasks, set realistic goals, utilize breaks efficiently, communicate, seek support, stay organized, practice self-care, limit distractions, be flexible.

What are the primary colors?

Red, Blue and Yellow

What is first aid?

It is the immediate help given to someone who is injured or suddenly becomes ill, before the professional medical care is available.

What does the blue and red pens professional nurses carry symbolizes

BLUE PEN is often associated with oxygenation and life because it represents oxygenated blood. RED PENS: signify urgency or areas needing attention, such as in emergency signs or markings.

State 5 vitamins and their sources

VITAMIN A SOURCE: carrots, potatoes etc, VITAMIN B12 SOURCE: meat, dairy products and eggs, VITAMIN C SOURCE: Oranges, strawberries etc, VITAMIN D SOURCE: sunlight, fortified salmon, VITAMIN E SOURCE: nuts, seeds, green leafy vegetables.

Define personal hygiene?

The practices and habits that keep your body clean and healthy.

What is family planning?

Planning and controlling when and how to have children.

State 4 causes of teenage pregnancy

1. Lack of Education: Insufficient knowledge about contraception and sexual health. 2. Peer Pressure: … 3. Early Puberty: … 4. Socioeconomic Factors

With your aggregate, why prefer diploma rather not the degree program?

The availability of student allowances, the discipline instills, comprehensive fees

Give 4 reason why you want to be a professional nurse or midwife/ any other health program?

Passion for Helping Others, Impact on Health, Diverse Career Opportunities

Define cholera?

Cholera is a bacteria infection that mostly affect the small intestine characterized by diarrhoea, vomiting, dehydration, abdominal cramps and thirst

What does ECOWAS stands for?

Economic Community Of West African states

Name of a baby cat

A baby cat is called a kitten

Mention some department under midwifery

Labor and Delivery, Antenatal Care, Postnatal Care

How is constitution going to help you as a student

Protection of Rights, equal opportunities

Increase Teacher Salaries

Attract and retain quality educators by offering competitive pay.

State the major parts of a computer an one function each

Keyboard: Allows users to input text…; Mouse: Enables users to interact with graphical user interfaces …; Printer: Outputs digital documents … and other command.

Postpartum period is the time following birth of a baby lasting about six weeks.

During which the mother's body undergoes physical and emotional adjustments as it returns to its pre-pregnancy state.

The best position for a pregnant woman is usually lying on her side, especially the left side, to improve blood flow to the uterus and reduce pressure on major blood vessel .

Lean proteins, whole grains, and dairy products to provide essential nutrients like folic acid, iron, calcium, and pro for the developing baby.

Ghana Coat of Arms features a shield divided into four quarters

LION symbolizing bravery in the top

What is Confidentiality as nursing ethical principle?

protect patients' private health information

Name the big six

What excites you about the nursing program you selected?

General Nursing-I'm excited about the broad training in general nursing… Midwifery-I'm excited about midwifery because it allows me to support and empower women….

Mention 6 festivals celebrated in Ghana and the people who celebrate it

1. Homowo Festival - Ga 2.Aboakyer Festival - Effutu 3.Hogbetsotso Festival - Anlo Ewe 4.Odwira Festival - Aquapem 5.Damba Festival - Dagomba, Gonja, Mamprusi 6.Akwasi Day Festival - Ashanti

THE SLOGAN OF GHANA HEALTH SERVICE;

YOUR HEALTH, OUR CONSERNS