Here are the 136 free online nursing quizzes (9,120 questions) that we have developed for the Learning Nurse's Test and Quiz Center. Click on the Quiz Name to open it. (Adobe Flash needs to be installed on your computer, otherwise you will get a blank page.) Read the instructions and then proceed to do the quiz. Immediate feedback is provided for each question as well as a review and summary of how well you did. For quizzes that have a pool of items, different questions are selected each time, and the questions and answers are also randomized. So everytime you take a quiz, it will be different even if it is on the same topic!

To help you keep track of your quizzes and results, we have a form that you can download and print out. The Nursing Quizzes Tracking Form is available in both MS Word and Adobe Acrobat formats.

1. Medical Terminology

Knowing the language and terminology of nursing and medicine is essential to being able to do the job.

1.1  Anatomy Terminology Quiz I (30 items drawn randomly from a pool of 90 questions): Test and refresh your knowledge of common terms and definitions related to the anatomy of the human body.

1.2  Anatomy Terminology Quiz II (30 items selected randomly from a pool of 90 questions): Another quiz to test and review your knowledge of the terms and definitions related to the anatomy of the human body.

1.3  Disease Terminology Quiz I (30 items drawn randomly from a pool of 150 questions): Review your knowledge of the names, definitions and symptoms of some 175 common diseases seen by nurses.

1.4  Disease Terminology Quiz II (25 items selected randomly from a pool of 150 questions): Test your knowledge of the names, definitions and symptoms of another 175 diseases. (These diseases are different than those in Quiz I).

1.5  Disease Terminology Quiz III (25 items drawn randomly from a pool of 80 questions): Test your knowledge of the names, definitions and symptoms of these rarer diseases.

1.6  Medical Terminology Quiz I (30 items selected randomly from a pool of 70 questions): Refresh and test your knowledge of common medical words and terminology. The terms in this quiz are mostly related to client / patient assessments.

1.7  Medical Terminology Quiz II (25 items drawn randomly from a pool of 75 questions): Test and refresh your knowledge of medical terms and definitions. Many of the terms in this quiz are related to oncology nursing.

1.8  Word Roots Quiz (30 items selected randomly from a pool of 110 questions): Many of the medical terms used today can be traced back to the Greeks and Romans (Latin). Use this quiz to test and refresh your knowledge of some of the foreign word roots, prefixes and suffixes commonly used in medical and nursing terminology.

2. Body Systems Terminology

These quizzes focus on the terms, definitions and vocabulary associated with specific body systems. ALL of the quizzes in this section have the option to print out your Quiz Results and a Certificate. (The Certificate of Completion is only available if you pass the quiz with a score of 80% or more.)

2.1  Body Structure Terminology Quiz (25 items drawn randomly from a pool of 60 questions): Test, review and refresh your knowledge bout the terms associated with the levels of organization of the human body; vocabulary related to direction, planes, quadrants and regions of the body; and definitions of the standard positions of body placement used to perform patient examinations, x-rays, medical and surgical procedures.

2.2  Cardiovascular System Terminology Quiz (25 items selected randomly from a pool of 60 questions): Test, review and refresh your knowledge about the medical terms and vocabulary associated with the five structures of the cardiovascular system, the primary functions of the cardiovascular system, and the common treatments for cardiovascular diseases and disorders.

2.3  Digestive System Terminology Quiz (25 items drawn randomly from a pool of 50 questions): Test, review and refresh your knowledge about the terminology associated with the primary structures and functions of the digestive system, as well as terms related to medical treatments for digestive systems diseases and disorders.

2.4  Ear and Eye Terminology Quiz (25 items selected randomly from a pool of 46 questions): Test, review and refresh your knowledge about the pathological, diagnostic and therapeutic terms associated with the primary structures and functions of the eyes and ears, and terminology related to treatments for eye / ear diseases and disorders.

2.5  Endocrine System Terminology Quiz (25 items drawn randomly from a pool of 40 questions): Test, review and refresh your knowledge about the medical terms associated with the structures and functions of the endocrine system, as well as treatments for related endocrine system diseases and disorders.

2.6  Immune System Terminology Quiz (25 items selected randomly from a pool of 45 questions): Test, review and refresh your knowledge about the terminology associated with the main components and functions of blood, the five lymphatic structures and their functions, the immune response, and blood / lymphatic diseases, disorders and treatments.

2.7  Integumentary System Terminology Quiz (25 items drawn randomly from a pool of 70 questions): Test, review and refresh your knowledge about the medical terms associated with the three primary functions of the skin, the two layers and the three accessory organs of the skin, the three underlying structures of the skin, and medical treatments provided by dermatologists for skin diseases and disorders.

2.8  Musculoskeletal System Terminology Quiz (25 items selected randomly from a pool of 50 questions): Test, review and refresh your knowledge about the terminology associated with the primary structures and functions of the musculoskeletal system, and related medical treatments for musculoskeletal diseases and disorders.

2.9  Nervous System Terminology Quiz (25 items drawn randomly from a pool of 40 questions): Test, review and refresh your knowledge about the terms associated with the primary structures and functions of the nervous system, as well as terminology related to neurological diseases, disorders and treatments.

2.10  Reproduction System Terminology Quiz (25 items selected randomly from a pool of 55 questions): Test, review and refresh your knowledge about the terminology associated with the primary structures and functions of the female and male reproductive system, and reproductive system related diseases, disorders and treatments.

2.11  Respiratory System Terminology Quiz (25 items drawn randomly from a pool of 55 questions): Test, review and refresh your knowledge about the terms associated with the primary structures and functions of the respiratory systems and related disorders, diseases and treatments.

2.12  Urinary System Terminology Quiz (25 items selected randomly from a pool of 45 questions): Test, review and refresh your knowledge about the terminology associated with the primary structures and functions of the urinary system, along with common diseases, disorders and treatments for urinary problems.

3. Body Systems

Knowing the major human body systems, their components and functions is important foundational knowledge for nurses.

3.1  Anatomy and Physiology Quiz (30 items drawn randomly from a pool of 105 questions): Test, review and refresh your general knowledge about the anatomy and physiology of the human body.

3.2  Blood Components Quiz (25 items selected randomly from a pool of 75 questions): Test and review your knowledge about blood - its components and functions.

3.3  Cardiovascular System Quiz (30 items drawn randomly from a pool of 112 questions): Test and refresh your knowledge about the heart and the cadiovascular system - its components and functions.

3.4  Cytology Quiz (25 items selected randomly from a pool of 80 questions): Test and review your knowledge of cytology - the structures and functions of individual human cells.

3.5  Digestive System Quiz (30 items drawn randomly from a pool of 115 questions): Test and refresh your knowledge about the digestive system - its components and primary functions.

3.6  Endocrine System Quiz (30 items selected randomly from a pool of 90 questions): Test and refresh your knowledge of the endocrine system - the various glands, hormones and their roles and functions.

3.7  Histology Quiz (30 items drawn randomly from a pool of 120 questions): Test and refresh your knowledge of histology - the various tissues (epithelial, connective, muscle and neural) and their composition and functions.

3.8  Human Development Quiz (25 items selected randomly from a pool of 70 questions): Test and refresh your knowledge of human development - conception, fertilization, fetus development and growth, and the birth process.

3.9  Integumentary System Quiz (25 items drawn randomly from a pool of 80 questions): Test and review your knowledge of the integumentary system - the skin, hair, nails and related exocrine glands.

3.10  Lymphatic System Quiz (25 items selected randomly from a pool of 70 questions): Test and review your knowledge of the lymphatic system - the lymphocytes, organs, vessels, antibodies. and how they protect the body.

3.11  Muscular System Quiz (30 items drawn randomly from a pool of 110 questions): Test and refresh your knowledge about the muscular system - the various muscle types, groups and functions.

3.12  Nervous System Quiz (30 items selected randomly from a pool of 120 questions): Test and refresh your knowledge of the nervous system - the brain, cranial nerves and spinal cord and their roles and functions.

3.13  Organ Systems Quiz (30 items drawn randomly from a pool of 112 questions): This quiz is a high-level and general review of the human body's 11 organ systems, their components and major functions.

3.14  Reproductive System Quiz (30 items selected randomly from a pool of 85 questions): Test and refresh your knowledge of the male and female reproductive system - the various parts, their locations and functions.

3.15  Respiratory System Quiz (25 items drawn randomly from a pool of 70 questions): Test and review your knowledge about the lungs and the respiratory system - its components and functions.

3.16  Skeletal System Quiz (30 items selected randomly from a pool of 140 questions): Test and refresh your knowledge about the skeletal system and bones in the human body - components and functions.

3.17  Urinary System Quiz (25 items drawn randomly from a pool of 75 questions): Test and review your knowledge of the urinary system - the kidney and bladder and their roles and functions.

4. Clinical Microbiology 

These quizzes are designed to test and refresh your knowledge of clinical microbiology – the pathogens, bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites that are responsible for many human diseases. ALL of the quizzes in this section have the option to print out your Quiz Results and a Certificate. (The Certificate of Completion is only available if you pass the quiz with a score of 80% or more.)  

4.1  Bacteria Quiz (30 items drawn randomly from a pool of 90 questions): Test and refresh your knowledge of bacteria – their taxonomy, structures, toxins, genetics, gram-positive or gram-negative, acid-fast bacteria, and bacteria without cell walls. (Coming soon.)

4.2  Fungi Quiz (25 items drawn randomly from a pool of 50 questions): Test and refresh your knowledge of fungi – their reproduction, spread and the diseases / disorders they cause in humans. (Coming soon.)

4.3  Viruses Quiz (30 items selected randomly from a pool of 80 questions): Test and refresh your knowledge of viruses – their replication and taxonomy, different types (DNA / RNA), diagnosis and treatments. (Coming soon.)

4.4  Parasites Quiz (25 items randomly drawn from a pool of 55 questions): Test and refresh your knowledge of various protozoans and helminths (worms) that are responsible for human diseases and health problems. (Coming soon.)

8. Cardiology

Competencies to understand, diagnose and provide cardiology care to clients / patients.

8.1  Cardiology Terms Quiz (20 items): Test your knowledge of cardiology terms.

8.2  High Blood Pressure Quiz (12 items): Test your knowledge about high blood pressure.

8.3  Heart Disease Symptoms Quiz (10 items): Test your knowledge of heart disease symptoms.

8.4  Heart Attack Symptoms Quiz (12 items): Assess your knowledge of heart attack symptoms.

8.5  Stroke Symptoms Quiz (14 items): Test your knowledge about symptoms of strokes.

9. Diabetes

Nursing competencies to understand, diagnose and provide quality health care to patients / clients with diabetes.

9.1  Diabetes Quiz I (30 items selected randomly from a pool of 110 questions): Review and refresh your knowledge and skills about providing nursing care to people with diabetes. Quiz topics include diagnosis and classification, assessment, monitoring, medicines management, hypoglycemia, and long-term complications of diabetes.

9.2  Diabetes Quiz II (25 items drawn randomly from a pool of 70 questions): Review and refresh your knowledge and skills about providing nursing care to people with diabetes. Quiz topics include diabetes and surgery, sexual health, older people, children and adolescents, women, and quality of life issues.

9.3  Diabetic Foot Care Quiz I (30 items selected randomly from a pool of 60 questions): Review and refresh your knowledge and skills about providing foot care to people with diabetes.

9.4  Diabetic Foot Care Quiz II (25 items drawn randomly from a pool of 55 questions): This is another quiz to review and refresh your knowledge and skills about providing foot care to people with diabetes.

10. Mental Health and Addictions

Competencies required to understand, diagnose and provide mental health care.

10.1  Nicotine Facts Quiz (25 items drawn randomly from a pool of 40 questions): Test your knowledge of smoking, nicotine and its effects.

10.2  Phobias Quiz (25 items drawn randomly from a pool of 70 questions): Test and enhance your knowledge regarding the terminology and definitions of some common mental health phobias and fears. NEW

10.3  Street Drugs Facts Quiz (25 items selected randomly from a pool of 72 questions): Review your knowledge about street / recreational drugs and substances and their effects.

10.4  Substance Misuse Quiz (25 items): Assess your knowledge of drugs, chemical dependencies and substance misuse.

10.5  Suicide Prevention Quiz (25 items): Test your knowledge of suicide risk and prevention strategies.

11. Medications

Competencies required to effectively and safely administer medications to clients / patients. [See our Library for links and learning resources related to medications.]

11.1  Safe Medications Principles Quiz (25 items drawn randomly from a pool of 65 questions): Test and refresh your knowledge of safe medication principles.

11.2  Safe Medications Principles Quiz (25 items selected randomly from a pool of 65 questions): Same questions as Quiz 11.1 but with the capability to print out your quiz results and a certificate. Certificate NEW

11.3  Medication Abbreviations Quiz (25 items drawn randomly from a pool of 72 questions): Test and refresh your knowledge regarding the abbreviations used in prescriptions, administration of medications, clinical notes and medical records. This updated quiz also identifies those abbreviations whose use is no longer recommended. UPDATED

11.4  Basic Medication Math Quiz (30 items selected randomly from a pool of 100 questions): Refresh your knowledge of basic mathematics that are used in medication dosage calculations.

11.5  Metric Conversion Quiz (25 items drawn randomly from a pool of 75 questions): Assess and refresh your knowledge and skills in doing metric conversions.

11.6  Tablet Dosage Calculations Quiz (25 items selected randomly from a pool of 40 questions): Test and review your knowledge and skills about calculating the correct tablet dosages.

11.7  Fluid Dosage Calculations Quiz (25 items drawn randomly from a pool of 60 questions): Assess and refresh your knowledge and skills in calculating the correct fluid dosages for medications.

11.8  Injection Dosage Calculations Quiz (25 items selected randomly from 65 questions): Test and review your knowledge and skills in calculating the correct dosages for medication administration by injection.

11.9  Intravenous Flow Rates Quiz (25 items drawn randomly from a pool of 90 questions): Test and refresh your knowledge and skills in calculating the correct IV dosages, flow rates and times.

11.10  Infusion Therapy Quiz (12 items): Test and refresh your knowledge about infusion therapy.

11.11  Botanical Supplements Quiz (25 items drawn randomly from a pool of 35 questions): Test and refresh your knowledge regarding the health / medical effects and risks of common herbal supplements.

11.12  Drug Classifications Quiz (30 items drawn randomly from a pool of 104 questions): Test and refresh your knowledge of the common drug categories including prescription and over-the-counter drugs that are used to treat symptoms and diseases of the various body systems. Certificate NEW

11.13  Prescription Drugs Quiz I (30 items drawn randomly from a pool of 110 questions): Test your knowledge of the 150 most commonly prescribed medical drugs.

11.14  Prescription Drugs Quiz II (30 items drawn randomly from a pool of 112 questions): Test your knowledge of the 150 most commonly prescribed medical drugs. (These are different drugs than those in Quiz I).

11.15  Antibacterial Drugs Quiz (25 items drawn randomly from a pool of 50 questions): Test your knowledge of the common prescription drugs and medications used to manage and treat bacterial infections. NEW

11.16  Antifungal Drugs Quiz (25 items selected randomly from a pool of 50 questions): Test and enhance your knowledge of the commonly prescribed drugs and medications used to treat fungal-caused infections, diseases and disorders. NEW

11.17  Antiviral Drugs Quiz (25 items drawn randomly from a pool of 60 questions): Test your knowledge of the commonly prescribed drugs and mediations used to manage and treat viral infections such as herpes, HIV and influenza. NEW

11.18  Confused Drugs Names Quiz I (30 items selected randomly from a pool of 122 questions): This quiz is based on similar-looking and similar-sounding drug names that have been implicated in medication administration errors. Use this quiz to ensure you know the differences between these drugs to reduce the risks of making mistakes.

11.19  Confused Drugs Names Quiz II (30 items selected randomly from a pool of 122 questions): This second quiz is also based on similar-looking and similar-sounding drug names that have been implicated in medication administration errors. (These are different drugs than those in Quiz I).

11.20  Right Drug Quiz (25 items drawn randomly from a pool of 75 questions): This quiz gives a number of scenarios where you have to determine whether you have the right drug to administer for a particular illness or disease. The drugs are often confused with each other because of similar-sounding and similar-looking names.

11.21  Right Drug Quiz II (25 items drawn randomly from a pool of 74 questions): This quiz is similar to the one above and is about drugs that are often confused with each other. The difference is that this quiz is fully narrated so that you can hear the correct pronunciations of the brand and generic names of these drugs. Photos of the drugs are also included. Certificate

11.22  Drugs and Seniors Quiz (25 items selected randomly from a pool of 45 questions): Differences in the way older people absorb, distribute, metabolize and eliminate drugs can alter the effects of medications. Also some commonly prescribed drugs have possible adverse effects that may increase a patient's risk of falls. This quiz tests your knowledge on the effects of drugs on older adults.

11.23  Herb-Drug Interactions Quiz (30 items drawn randomly from a pool of 120 questions): This quiz tests your knowledge regarding the potential effects and interactions between common herbal supplements and various prescription drugs.

11.24  Dangerous Drug Combinations Quiz (30 items selected randomly from a pool of 90 questions): Certain drugs should NOT be used in combination because of the risk of adverse effects. This quiz tests your knowledge regarding the most dangerous interactions between commonly prescribed drugs.

11.25  Antidotes Quiz (30 items): Assess and review your knowledge regarding common antidotes for prescribed and over-the-counter drugs and various toxins.

11.26  Medications Errors Quiz (25 items drawn randomly from 45 questions): Test and refresh your knowledge regarding the most common causes of medication errors.

12. Pain Management

Competencies to assess, monitor, manage and educate clients / patients about effective pain management. ALL of the quizzes in this section have the option to print out your Quiz Results and a Certificate. (The Certificate of Completion is only available if you pass the quiz with a score of 80% or more.)

12.1  Acute Pain Management Quiz (30 items drawn randomly from a pool of 60 questions): Test your knowledge and skills regarding the assessment, measurement and management of acute pain. (Coming soon.)

12.2  Chronic Pain Management Quiz (30 items drawn randomly from a pool of 60 questions): Test your knowledge and skills regarding the assessment, measurement and management of chronic (long-term) pain in patients / clients. (Coming soon.)

12.3  Child Pain Management Quiz (30 items selected randomly from a pool of 50 questions): Test your knowledge and skills in the assessment, measurement and treatment of pain in infants and children. (Coming soon.)

12.4  Geriatric Pain Management Quiz (30 items randomly drawn from a pool of 65 questions): Test and refresh your knowledge and skills regarding the assessment, measurement and treatment of pain in the older or elderly patient / client. (Coming soon.)

13. Safety

Competencies to provide safe care and a secure environment for clients, patients and staff. (See our Library for links and references related to this topic.)

13.1  Infection Prevention and Control Quiz (30 items drawn randomly from a pool of 60 questions): Test your knowledge regarding effective prevention and control of the spread of diseases.

13.2  Infection Prevention and Control Quiz (30 items drawn randomly from a pool of 60 questions): Same questions as Quiz 13.1 but with the capability to print out your quiz results and a certificate. Certificate NEW

13.3  Infection Transmission Precautions Quiz (25 items selected randomly from a pool of 50 questions): Test your knowledge of transmission-based precautions used when caring for patients with known or suspected highly transmissible infections that necessitate more stringent precautions than normally taken.

13.4  Barriers to Infection Quiz (30 items randomly drawn from a pool of 65 questions): Test and refresh your knowledge of transmission-based precautions and which personal protective devices to use in what situations.

14. Professional Nursing Skills

Knowledge, skills and competencies required to provide quality nursing care and to work effectively with clients / patients and other health care professionals.

14.1  Managing Patient Rage Quiz (30 items): Test your knowledge about how to manage aggressive client / patient behavior.

14.2  Managing Patient Rage Quiz II (30 items): Same quiz as above, but with optional background music. You can turn the music by on/off clicking on the speaker icon.

14.3  Professional Boundaries Quiz (30 items selected randomly from a pool of 85 questions): Test and refresh your knowledge about respecting professional boundaries and maintaining therapeutic relationships between a nurse and her clients / patients.

14.4  Professional Practice Quiz (30 items drawn randomly from 116 questions): Test and refresh your knowledge about the attitudes and behaviors required to maintain and enhance professionalism in your nursing practice.

14.5  Spiritual and Cultural Assessments Quiz (30 items selected randomly from a pool of 76 questions): With the increasing diversity of patients / clients, it is important that nurses have an awareness of different cultures and religious beliefs. This quiz will test your knowledge of various cultural and spiritual factors that may influence how you provide nursing care to specific individuals.

The quizzes in this section are all related to the critical competencies needed to provide dignified, quality, health care to elderly and older clients / patients.

15.1  Person-Centered Care Quiz (25 items drawn randomly from a pool of 42 questions): Test and refresh your knowledge and skills about such topics as dignity, elder abuse, values, attitudes and person-centered care of elderly and older patients.

15.2  Hearing and Vision Loss Quiz (25 items selected randomly from 54 questions): Test and refresh your knowledge and skills in identifying hearing and vision loss problems in the elderly, and managing / addressing these disabilities in providing quality health care services.

15.3  Mobility and Falls Quiz (25 items drawn randomly from a pool of 50 questions): Test and refresh your knowledge and skills regarding the risk factors, nursing assessments and prevention of falls, and how to maintain mobility in older persons.

15.4  Medical Disorders Quiz (25 items selected randomly from 92 questions): Test and refresh your knowledge and competencies regarding the key medical conditions affecting elderly persons (e.g. arthritis, diabetes, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, leg ulcers, COPD and pneumonia), how to help older patients to better manage their own health, and understanding the complex interactions often found in seniors' health.

15.5  Mental Health Quiz (25 items drawn randomly from a pool of 74 questions): Test and refresh your knowledge and skills related to providing nursing care to older patients with dementia and other mental health problems.

15.6  Nutrition and Fluids Quiz (25 items drawn randomly from a pool of 86 questions): Test and refresh your knowledge and skills regarding healthy eating, nutritional screening, dietary assessment, and preventing and managing dehydration in older persons.

15.7  Elimination and Continence Quiz (25 items selected randomly from a pool of 86 questions): Test and refresh your knowledge and competencies regarding normal elimination, the extent and impact of incontinence, causes of incontinence, assessment processes, and treatment strategies for incontinence in elderly clients / patients.

15.8  Hygiene and Infection Control Quiz (25 items drawn randomly from a pool of 68 questions): Test and refresh your knowledge and skills regarding the specific risk factors, spread of infection, and appropriate prevention measures to minimize infections among older patients / clients.

15.9  Pain Management Quiz (25 items selected randomly from a pool of 124 questions): Test and refresh your knowledge and skills regarding the different types of pain in older persons, consequences of poor pain management, pain physiology and aging, and pharmacological management of pain in the elderly.

15.10  Sleep Quiz (25 items drawn randomly from a pool of 50 questions): Test and refresh your knowledge and skills regarding changes that occur in the sleep cycle with age, key influences on sleep, and how to enhance sleep in older individuals.

15.11  End-of-life Care Quiz (25 items selected randomly from a pool of 100 questions): Test and refresh your knowledge regarding what end-of-life involves, improving the the experience of care for dying clients, and the associated emotional challenges for patients, family and nursing staff.

16. Nursing Practice

The nursing practice competencies needed to provide quality health care to clients / patients.

16.1  Nursing Practice Quiz I (30 items drawn randomly from a pool of 100 questions): Test your knowledge of nursing practice.

16.2  Nursing Practice Quiz II (30 items selected randomly from a pool of 100 questions): Another quiz with different questions to test your knowledge of nursing practice.

16.3  Pediatric Nursing Quiz (30 items drawn randomly from a pool of 105 questions): Test and refresh your knowledge and skills about providing nursing care to infants, children and youth.

16.4  Pediatric Nursing Quiz II (30 items selected randomly from a pool of 105 questions): Another quiz with different questions to test and review your knowledge about providing nursing care to infants, children and youth.

This demo shows how video clips can be incorporated into quiz questions. We are exploring the possible applications further.