Clinical nursing worksheet with answers

Which tool is used to assess a patient's risk of developing pressure ulcers?

1. AThe Glasgow Coma Scale
2. BThe Braden or Waterlow scale
3. CThe Apgar score
4. DThe Mini-Mental State Examination

Which description is typical of neuropathic pain?

1. AA dull ache that is only present during exercise
2. BA pain that only occurs after meals
3. CA sharp pain only when the skin is cut
4. DBurning, shooting or tingling pain

Which finding is typical of a urinary tract infection?

1. ARinging in the ears
2. BBurning on urination and frequency
3. CSwelling of both ankles and lower legs
4. DBlack stools

When a patient returns to the ward from theatre, what should the nurse assess first?

1. AAirway, breathing, circulation and level of consciousness
2. BWhether visitors are waiting to see the patient
3. CThe patient's dietary preferences for the next meal
4. DThe discharge date

Which finding with a groin hernia needs urgent surgical review?

1. AThe lump disappears completely when the patient lies down flat
2. BThe lump has been present for several years without pain
3. CThe lump gets bigger when the patient coughs
4. DThe lump has become painful and tender and cannot be pushed back

A patient started on an ACE inhibitor develops a persistent dry cough. What is the likely cause?

1. AAsthma caused by a beta-blocker
2. BAn allergic reaction to a recently given penicillin
3. CPulmonary embolism
4. DA recognised side effect of the ACE inhibitor

Which nursing measure helps reduce raised intracranial pressure?

1. AFrequent suctioning and encouraging strong coughing
2. BRaising the head of the bed to about 30° with the head kept midline
3. CTilting the patient head-down
4. DLying the patient flat with the neck flexed forward on two pillows

A patient suddenly develops a painful red eye with blurred vision, haloes around lights and vomiting. What should be suspected?

1. AA stye
2. BDry eye syndrome
3. CAcute angle-closure glaucoma
4. DSimple conjunctivitis from a viral infection