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Which ethical principle means telling patients the truth?

1. AJustice
2. BVeracity
3. CNon-maleficence
4. DFidelity

In healthcare, hepatitis B is mainly passed on through contact with:

1. AIntact skin
2. BAir
3. CFood
4. DBlood

How are controlled drugs such as morphine stored on a ward?

1. AIn a locked controlled-drug cupboard with a register of stock
2. BOn an open shelf in the treatment room
3. CIn the patient's bedside locker, so they can take them when needed
4. DIn the staff room fridge

How is pitting oedema checked?

1. APress on the nail bed and time the return of colour
2. BMeasure the width of both calves with a tape measure once a week and compare them
3. CPinch the skin on the back of the hand and see how fast it falls back
4. DPress over a bony area such as the shin for a few seconds and look for a dent

A patient shouts at the nurse that nobody has told them when their operation will be. What is the best first response?

1. AWalk away until the patient calms down by themselves
2. BTell the patient to stop shouting or leave the ward
3. CArgue back that the staff are very busy
4. DStay calm, listen and acknowledge their frustration

Which part of the stethoscope is best for hearing low-pitched sounds such as some heart murmurs?

1. AThe bell, placed lightly on the skin
2. BThe bell, pressed firmly on the skin
3. CThe diaphragm, pressed firmly on the skin
4. DThe earpieces turned backwards

What should the nurse check before giving digoxin?

1. AThe temperature
2. BThe blood glucose level
3. CThe radial pulse for 15 seconds
4. DThe apical pulse for a full minute

A patient with new swallowing difficulty is prescribed a modified-release tablet. What should the nurse do?

1. ACut the tablet into quarters and give the pieces one at a time with water
2. BCrush the tablet and mix it with yoghurt
3. COmit the medicine without telling anyone
4. DContact the prescriber or pharmacist for a suitable alternative