Clinical nursing worksheet with answers

What is the usual normal range for serum potassium in adults (in mmol/L, numerically equal to mEq/L)?

1. AAbout 135–145 mmol/L
2. BAbout 3.5–5.0 mmol/L
3. CAbout 1.5–2.5 mmol/L
4. DAbout 6.5–8.0 mmol/L

Which of these drugs is an antiplatelet agent?

1. AClopidogrel
2. BFurosemide
3. CAtorvastatin
4. DWarfarin

How deep should chest compressions be during adult CPR?

1. A2–3 cm
2. B8–10 cm
3. C1–2 cm
4. D5–6 cm

The WHO analgesic ladder recommends:

1. AUsing only non-drug methods for cancer pain
2. BGiving analgesia only when pain becomes severe
3. CMoving from non-opioids to weak and then strong opioids as pain increases
4. DStarting all patients on strong opioids

A blood transfusion is about to start. What is the most important safety check?

1. AChecking the patient's dietary preferences
2. BPositive patient identification matched to the blood component at the bedside
3. CWarming all blood in a microwave
4. DChecking the patient's weight only

What is the first-line drug treatment for anaphylaxis?

1. AInhaled steroid
2. BOral antihistamine such as cetirizine
3. CIntramuscular adrenaline
4. DIntravenous paracetamol

A patient going home with a leg cast is taught about cast care. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

1. A"I will come back if my toes go numb or turn blue."
2. B"I will keep the cast dry."
3. C"I can push a knitting needle down the cast to scratch an itch."
4. D"I will keep my leg raised on pillows for the first few days."

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

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