Clinical nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

In UK practice, hypoglycaemia in a person with diabetes is usually treated when the blood glucose is below:

  1. A7 mmol/L
  2. B10 mmol/L
  3. C1 mmol/L
  4. D4 mmol/L
2.Easy

What is a typical SpO2 in a healthy adult at rest breathing room air?

  1. AAbout 75–80%
  2. BAbout 95–100%
  3. CAbout 60–70%
  4. DAbout 85–88%
3.Easy

A pneumothorax is:

  1. AA blood clot in the lung arteries
  2. BFluid in the alveoli, usually from heart failure
  3. CAn infection of the lung tissue, usually caused by bacteria
  4. DAir in the pleural space, causing the lung to collapse
4.Medium

A patient without diabetes is started on high-dose prednisolone. Why might capillary blood glucose be monitored?

  1. ASteroids make glucose meters inaccurate
  2. BSteroids always cause hypoglycaemia
  3. CSteroids destroy the pancreas
  4. DSteroids can raise the blood glucose
5.Medium

A patient on haemodialysis has an arteriovenous fistula in the left arm. Which nursing care is correct?

  1. AApply a tight bandage over the fistula at night to protect it
  2. BAvoid blood pressure readings and blood samples on that arm
  3. CKeep the arm raised and still at all times
  4. DUse the fistula arm for routine IV cannulas
6.Medium

A spontaneously breathing patient is critically ill and hypoxic. Which oxygen delivery gives the highest concentration?

  1. ANon-rebreathe mask with reservoir bag at 15 L/min
  2. BNasal cannula at 2 L/min
  3. CVenturi mask set to 24%
  4. DSimple face mask at 5 L/min with the patient sitting up
7.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
8.Hard

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

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

Answer key

  1. 1. D · 4 mmol/L
  2. 2. B · About 95–100%
  3. 3. D · Air in the pleural space, causing the lung to collapse
  4. 4. D · Steroids can raise the blood glucose
  5. 5. B · Avoid blood pressure readings and blood samples on that arm
  6. 6. A · Non-rebreathe mask with reservoir bag at 15 L/min
  7. 7. A · Infusion-related reaction; stop or slow the infusion and inform the prescriber
  8. 8. A · "I can push a knitting needle down the cast to scratch an itch."

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