Clinical nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

The MUST tool is used to screen adults for:

  1. ARisk of falls
  2. BDepression
  3. CMalnutrition
  4. DPressure ulcer risk
2.Easy

A DNACPR (do not attempt CPR; often called DNR or DNAR in the US) decision means that:

  1. AAll treatment, including food, drink and pain relief, is stopped
  2. BThe patient must be moved to a hospice
  3. CCPR will not be attempted if the heart stops, but other care continues
  4. DThe patient cannot receive antibiotics, fluids or any other active treatment
3.Easy

What is the recommended ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths in adult CPR?

  1. A30 compressions to 2 breaths
  2. B5 compressions to 1 breath
  3. C15 compressions to 2 breaths
  4. D10 compressions to 1 breath
4.Medium

Which group of symptoms suggests hypothyroidism?

  1. AFever, neck stiffness and photophobia
  2. BWeight loss, heat intolerance and tremor
  3. CTiredness, weight gain and feeling cold
  4. DExcessive thirst and passing large volumes of urine
5.Medium

A patient with COPD and known carbon dioxide retention needs a nebulised bronchodilator. How should it usually be given?

  1. ADriven by high-flow oxygen at 15 L/min for as long as possible
  2. BDriven by compressed air, with oxygen given separately if needed
  3. CWithout monitoring oxygen saturation
  4. DOnly with the patient lying flat
6.Medium

How should a nurse communicate with a patient who has impaired hearing?

  1. AFace the patient, speak clearly and reduce background noise
  2. BShout loudly from the end of the bed so they can hear
  3. CSpeak very quickly to save time
  4. DTalk to the patient's relative instead of to the patient directly
7.Hard

A patient with a central venous catheter suddenly becomes breathless and hypotensive while the line is being disconnected with the patient sitting up. What complication is most likely?

  1. AAir embolism
  2. BPneumonia
  3. CHypoglycaemia
  4. DPhlebitis
8.Hard

A patient faints during cannulation, with a slow pulse and pallor, and recovers quickly when laid flat. There is no rash, wheeze or swelling. What is most likely?

  1. AA hypoglycaemic coma
  2. BAnaphylaxis
  3. CA stroke
  4. DVasovagal syncope

Answer key

  1. 1. C · Malnutrition
  2. 2. C · CPR will not be attempted if the heart stops, but other care continues
  3. 3. A · 30 compressions to 2 breaths
  4. 4. C · Tiredness, weight gain and feeling cold
  5. 5. B · Driven by compressed air, with oxygen given separately if needed
  6. 6. A · Face the patient, speak clearly and reduce background noise
  7. 7. A · Air embolism
  8. 8. D · Vasovagal syncope

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