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In a neurological assessment, what does the abbreviation PERRLA describe?

1. AThe pupils
2. BThe reflexes
3. CThe speech
4. DThe limbs

Which of these is subjective data?

1. AThe patient vomited 150 mL
2. BThe patient says she feels sick
3. CThe patient's skin is pale and moist
4. DThe patient's temperature is 37,9 °C

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

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

How should the opening of a stoma bag be cut?

1. ATo fit closely around the stoma without pressing on it
2. BSmaller than the stoma so it grips it tightly
3. CIn any shape, as long as the bag sticks
4. DMuch larger than the stoma so that the edge never rubs against it

Which of these is recorded as fluid intake on a fluid balance chart?

1. AVomit
2. BIntravenous fluids
3. CUrine output from a catheter
4. DWound drainage

A patient has pneumonia in the right lung only. In which side-lying position is oxygenation usually best?

1. ALying face down
2. BLying on the left side
3. CLying on the right side
4. DLying flat on the back

A toddler is brought in with bruises on both cheeks and the parent's explanation does not fit the injuries. What should the nurse do?

1. AIgnore it, as children often bruise themselves
2. BSend the child home and phone the family next week
3. CConfront the parent and ask them directly whether they hurt the child
4. DDocument accurately and follow the child safeguarding procedure

Why must a needlestick injury be reported straight away rather than at the end of the shift?

1. APost-exposure prophylaxis works best when it is started as soon as possible
2. BThe source patient will be discharged soon
3. CThe injury must be documented within ten minutes for the report to be valid
4. DReporting late means the nurse has to pay for the tests