Clinical nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Pain from gallstones (biliary colic) is typically felt in which area?

  1. AThe left lower abdomen, usually after drinking water
  2. BThe right upper abdomen, often after a fatty meal
  3. CThe lower back on the left, when walking
  4. DBehind the left knee
2.Easy

What is a PEG tube?

  1. AA feeding tube placed through the abdominal wall into the stomach
  2. BA tube passed through the nose and down into the stomach
  3. CA tube placed through the skin into the bladder to drain urine
  4. DA tube placed in the chest to drain air
3.Easy

A "sublingual" medicine is given:

  1. AUnder the tongue
  2. BInto the vein
  3. CThrough the nose
  4. DBetween the cheek and gum
4.Medium

What is the recommended first aid for a thermal burn?

  1. ASpread butter or oil over the burn
  2. BBurst any blisters to release the fluid
  3. CApply ice directly to the burn until the pain stops completely
  4. DCool it under cool running water for about 20 minutes
5.Medium

A patient with anaphylaxis is hypotensive but has no breathing difficulty. How should they be positioned?

  1. AStanding up and walking around
  2. BSitting upright with the legs dangling
  3. CLying face down
  4. DLying flat, with the legs raised
6.Medium

Which type of painkiller should a patient with liver cirrhosis usually avoid?

  1. AParacetamol (acetaminophen), given in a carefully reduced and monitored dose
  2. BHot packs applied to a painful joint
  3. CNon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen
  4. DLocal anaesthetic creams
7.Hard

A patient's hypoglycaemia was caused by a sulfonylurea such as gliclazide or glipizide. Why might they need monitoring for longer than usual?

  1. AThe drug causes rebound hyperglycaemia later the same day
  2. BSulfonylureas act for a long time, so hypoglycaemia can recur
  3. CSulfonylureas only work at night
  4. DThe drug makes glucose tablets and drinks ineffective
8.Hard

A patient with a spinal cord injury at T4 suddenly develops a pounding headache, very high blood pressure and sweating above the injury. What is the first action?

  1. ASit the patient up and check for a full bladder or blocked catheter
  2. BGive a large IV fluid bolus and recheck the blood pressure
  3. CGive a sedative and recheck the blood pressure in four hours
  4. DLie the patient flat and raise the legs to improve brain perfusion

Answer key

  1. 1. B · The right upper abdomen, often after a fatty meal
  2. 2. A · A feeding tube placed through the abdominal wall into the stomach
  3. 3. A · Under the tongue
  4. 4. D · Cool it under cool running water for about 20 minutes
  5. 5. D · Lying flat, with the legs raised
  6. 6. C · Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen
  7. 7. B · Sulfonylureas act for a long time, so hypoglycaemia can recur
  8. 8. A · Sit the patient up and check for a full bladder or blocked catheter

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