Clinical nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Leukaemia is a cancer of:

  1. AThe blood-forming cells of the bone marrow
  2. BThe thyroid gland
  3. CThe skin
  4. DThe lining of the stomach and small bowel
2.Easy

What is the usual target oxygen saturation (SpO2) for most acutely ill adults without risk of hypercapnia?

  1. A88–92% for everyone
  2. B100% at all times
  3. C94–98%
  4. D80–84%
3.Easy

What is the usual normal white cell count in adults?

  1. AAbout 50–80 × 109/L (50,000–80,000/mm3)
  2. BAbout 150–400 × 109/L (150,000–400,000/mm3)
  3. CAbout 4–11 × 109/L (4,000–11,000/mm3)
  4. DAbout 0.1–0.5 × 109/L (100–500/mm3)
4.Medium

Within which time window is IV thrombolysis generally given for acute ischaemic stroke?

  1. AOnly after 24 hours
  2. BWithin 48 hours of the onset of symptoms
  3. CWithin 4.5 hours of symptom onset
  4. DAt any time within a week
5.Medium

A nurse finds a patient lying on the floor beside the bed. What should be done first?

  1. APhone the patient's family
  2. BCheck the patient for injuries before moving them
  3. CLift the patient straight back into bed so they are comfortable
  4. DComplete the incident report form
6.Medium

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

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

A patient is taught to self-inject low-molecular-weight heparin. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

  1. A"I will change the injection site each time."
  2. B"I will report any unusual bleeding or bruising."
  3. C"I will inject into the fatty tissue of my abdomen."
  4. D"I will rub the area firmly after the injection."
8.Hard

A patient rescued from a house fire has soot around the mouth, singed nasal hairs and a hoarse voice. What is the main concern?

  1. AHypothermia from the fire service water
  2. BA minor throat infection
  3. CAirway swelling from inhalation injury
  4. DDehydration from sweating

Answer key

  1. 1. A · The blood-forming cells of the bone marrow
  2. 2. C · 94–98%
  3. 3. C · About 4–11 × 109/L (4,000–11,000/mm3)
  4. 4. C · Within 4.5 hours of symptom onset
  5. 5. B · Check the patient for injuries before moving them
  6. 6. B · Driven by compressed air, with oxygen given separately if needed
  7. 7. D · "I will rub the area firmly after the injection."
  8. 8. C · Airway swelling from inhalation injury

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