Clinical nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

What is the normal pH range of arterial blood?

  1. A6.85–6.95
  2. B7.35–7.45
  3. C7.55–7.65
  4. D7.00–7.10
2.Easy

Which symptom is the most typical of a heart attack (myocardial infarction)?

  1. APain only in the lower right abdomen
  2. BSharp pain that worsens on deep breathing and eases when leaning forward
  3. CCentral chest pain or pressure that may spread to the arm or jaw
  4. DSharp pain when pressing on one rib
3.Easy

A patient with suspected pulmonary tuberculosis should be cared for using:

  1. ANo special precautions
  2. BAirborne precautions in a single room
  3. CContact precautions only
  4. DStandard precautions only on an open ward
4.Medium

What is the best way to protect the heels of a bed-bound patient from pressure damage?

  1. AOffload the heels so they do not touch the mattress
  2. BApply a tight bandage to the heels
  3. CMassage the heels firmly several times a day to help circulation
  4. DRest the heels on a rolled-up towel
5.Medium

Which equipment must always be kept at the bedside of a patient with a tracheostomy?

  1. AA blood pressure cuff and a spare nasal cannula and oxygen mask only
  2. BA peak flow meter and a nebuliser
  3. CA blood glucose meter and a spare urinary catheter of the same size
  4. DSpare tracheostomy tubes, including one a size smaller, and working suction
6.Medium

What should a patient be told before using sublingual glyceryl trinitrate (GTN, nitroglycerin) spray for angina?

  1. ASit down before using it, as it can cause dizziness and low blood pressure
  2. BTake it with a large glass of milk to protect the stomach lining
  3. CSwallow the spray rather than leaving it under the tongue
  4. DUse it only after the pain has lasted over an hour, with the patient lying flat
7.Hard

A patient rescued from a house fire has soot around the mouth, singed nasal hairs and a hoarse voice. What is the main concern?

  1. AAirway swelling from inhalation injury
  2. BDehydration from sweating
  3. CHypothermia from the fire service water
  4. DA minor throat infection
8.Hard

A patient admitted after a fall takes many regular medicines. Which safety step on admission helps prevent medication errors?

  1. APrescribing only the medicines that the patient can remember taking
  2. BDoubling the doses to make up for any missed while at home
  3. CStopping all regular medicines until the day the patient is discharged
  4. DMedicines reconciliation against reliable sources, such as primary care records

Answer key

  1. 1. B · 7.35–7.45
  2. 2. C · Central chest pain or pressure that may spread to the arm or jaw
  3. 3. B · Airborne precautions in a single room
  4. 4. A · Offload the heels so they do not touch the mattress
  5. 5. D · Spare tracheostomy tubes, including one a size smaller, and working suction
  6. 6. A · Sit down before using it, as it can cause dizziness and low blood pressure
  7. 7. A · Airway swelling from inhalation injury
  8. 8. D · Medicines reconciliation against reliable sources, such as primary care records

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