ورقة عمل أساسيات التمريض مع الإجابات

What is sepsis?

1. AAn allergic reaction to an antibiotic that causes a rash and fever
2. BOrgan dysfunction caused by a harmful response to infection
3. CA viral infection of the upper airways
4. DA mild local infection that stays in one place, such as a small boil

What is the single most important measure to prevent healthcare-associated infections?

1. AHand hygiene
2. BWearing a face mask all the time
3. CKeeping every patient in a single room
4. DGiving antibiotics to all patients

What is a wheeze?

1. AA low rattling sound caused by fluid in the throat
2. BA crackling sound heard over the heart
3. CA high-pitched whistling sound caused by narrowed airways
4. DA harsh sound heard only when breathing in through the nose

Which patient is at greatest risk of injury from a heat pack?

1. AA young adult with a stiff neck after sleeping in an awkward position
2. BA patient with reduced sensation from diabetic neuropathy
3. CA patient with period pain
4. DA patient with a sore lower back after gardening

A patient cannot stand to be measured for the MUST screening tool. How can their height be estimated?

1. AFrom the length of the bed
2. BBy asking a visitor to guess
3. CFrom the length of the forearm (ulna)
4. DFrom the size of the patient's shoes

When are non-sterile gloves needed?

1. AOnly when the patient is known to have an infection
2. BWhen contact with blood, body fluids or broken skin is expected
3. COnly when handling medicines
4. DFor every patient contact, including taking a pulse or blood pressure

A healthcare assistant (nursing assistant) has recorded a blood pressure of 82/50 mmHg during routine observations but did not report it. What should the registered nurse do first?

1. ATalk to the healthcare assistant about reporting
2. BAssess the patient straight away
3. CRepeat the observations at the next routine time
4. DComplete an incident report

During a handover the nurse notices a colleague is sharing patient details loudly in a busy corridor. What should the nurse do?

1. AJoin in to finish the handover more quickly
2. BReport the colleague to the police
3. CIgnore it, as handover is part of care
4. DSuggest moving the handover to a private place