Clinical nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Which blood test is most commonly used to confirm damage to the heart muscle in a suspected heart attack?

  1. AD-dimer
  2. BBilirubin
  3. CTroponin
  4. DAmylase
2.Easy

The term "hemiplegia" means:

  1. AParalysis of one side of the body
  2. BWeakness of the facial muscles only
  3. CParalysis of both legs
  4. DParalysis of all four limbs
3.Easy

Cellulitis is:

  1. AA fungal infection of the skin between the toes only
  2. BAn allergic rash caused by a reaction to soap or washing powder
  3. CA blocked sweat gland
  4. DA bacterial infection of the deeper skin and the tissue beneath it
4.Medium

Which group of features is typical of nephrotic syndrome?

  1. APolyuria, thirst and weight loss
  2. BSevere loin pain and fever
  3. CBlood in the urine, high blood pressure and reduced urine output only
  4. DHeavy proteinuria, low serum albumin and oedema
5.Medium

Why are patients with atrial fibrillation often given anticoagulants?

  1. ATo lower the blood pressure
  2. BTo slow the heart rate directly and prevent palpitations
  3. CTo convert the rhythm back to normal
  4. DTo reduce the risk of stroke from clots in the atria
6.Medium

Why is blood pressure monitored closely in a patient with an epidural infusion?

  1. AThe local anaesthetic can block sympathetic nerves and cause hypotension
  2. BBlood pressure readings show whether the catheter is infected
  3. CEpidurals always cause severe hypertension that needs regular treatment
  4. DThe epidural pump uses the blood pressure to set the rate
7.Hard

An older man has sudden severe abdominal and back pain, is hypotensive and has a pulsating mass in the abdomen. What should be suspected?

  1. AAcute gastritis from anti-inflammatory drugs
  2. BRenal colic from a kidney stone
  3. CA ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm
  4. DMusculoskeletal back pain
8.Hard

A patient on IV vancomycin develops flushing and an itchy red rash on the face and neck during a fast infusion. What is the most likely cause and response?

  1. AInfusion-related reaction; stop or slow the infusion and inform the prescriber
  2. BSunburn; apply cream and continue
  3. CLiver failure; stop all medicines permanently
  4. DNormal response; increase the infusion rate

Answer key

  1. 1. C · Troponin
  2. 2. A · Paralysis of one side of the body
  3. 3. D · A bacterial infection of the deeper skin and the tissue beneath it
  4. 4. D · Heavy proteinuria, low serum albumin and oedema
  5. 5. D · To reduce the risk of stroke from clots in the atria
  6. 6. A · The local anaesthetic can block sympathetic nerves and cause hypotension
  7. 7. C · A ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm
  8. 8. A · Infusion-related reaction; stop or slow the infusion and inform the prescriber

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