Clinical nursing worksheet with answers

The term "haemoptysis" means:

1. APassing blood in the urine
2. BA nosebleed
3. CVomiting blood
4. DCoughing up blood

The term "hypernatraemia" means:

1. AA high serum sodium level
2. BA high blood glucose level
3. CA low serum sodium level
4. DA high serum potassium level

"Coffee-ground" vomit suggests:

1. ABleeding in the upper gastrointestinal tract
2. BKidney failure
3. CBowel obstruction low in the colon
4. DFood poisoning with vomiting but without any bleeding

Why are patients with atrial fibrillation often given anticoagulants?

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

A patient is newly confused, has a respiratory rate of 24/min and a systolic blood pressure of 95 mmHg. What should you suspect first?

1. AAlcohol intoxication
2. BNormal postoperative recovery
3. CAnxiety
4. DSepsis

A patient on peritoneal dialysis notices the drained fluid has become cloudy and has abdominal pain. What is likely?

1. APeritonitis
2. BA urinary tract infection
3. CConstipation
4. DNormal dialysis fluid

Which patient should a ward nurse assess first at the start of a shift?

1. AA patient awaiting discharge with stable observations
2. BA patient with new-onset confusion and a respiratory rate of 28/min
3. CA patient asking for a laxative
4. DA patient with chronic back pain scored 4/10

A patient after major surgery has a falling blood pressure, rising heart rate and a swollen, tense abdomen, though the wound dressing is dry. What should you suspect?

1. ANormal postoperative swelling with no concern
2. BInternal bleeding
3. CUrinary tract infection
4. DConstipation