Clinical nursing worksheet with answers

Cellulitis is:

1. AAn allergic rash caused by a reaction to soap or washing powder
2. BA blocked sweat gland
3. CA fungal infection of the skin between the toes only
4. DA bacterial infection of the deeper skin and the tissue beneath it

How is body mass index (BMI) calculated?

1. AWeight in kilograms multiplied by height in metres
2. BHeight in metres divided by weight in kilograms, then squared
3. CWaist size divided by hip size
4. DWeight in kilograms divided by height in metres squared

In which type of fracture does the broken bone break through the skin?

1. AA greenstick fracture
2. BAn open (compound) fracture
3. CA closed (simple) fracture
4. DA stress fracture

Why does a patient with a suspected TIA need urgent specialist assessment?

1. AA TIA always turns into a brain tumour unless it is treated
2. BThe patient needs urgent surgery on the brain
3. CThe risk of a full stroke is highest in the days after a TIA
4. DThe symptoms will come back permanently within an hour

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

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

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. CUse the fistula arm for routine IV cannulas
4. DKeep the arm raised and still at all times

Which finding most strongly suggests a pulmonary embolism in a postoperative patient?

1. ASudden breathlessness and pleuritic chest pain with tachycardia
2. BGradual onset of cough with yellow sputum and mild fever over a week
3. CSlow heart rate with high blood pressure
4. DWheeze that improves with salbutamol

A patient taking regular ibuprofen suddenly develops severe upper abdominal pain, a rigid abdomen and becomes tachycardic. What is most likely?

1. AA perforated peptic ulcer
2. BIndigestion that will settle with antacids
3. CConstipation
4. DIrritable bowel syndrome