Clinical nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Which symptom is classic in angina pectoris?

  1. APain that is constant for days and unaffected by activity
  2. BChest pain on exertion that is relieved by rest
  3. CSharp pain only when pressing on the chest wall
  4. DPain in the calf when walking that is relieved by rest
2.Easy

What is the main purpose of a surgical wound drain?

  1. ATo keep the wound open permanently so that it can be cleaned
  2. BTo remove blood or fluid so it does not collect in the wound
  3. CTo give antibiotics directly into the wound bed
  4. DTo measure the patient's temperature
3.Easy

Hepatitis A is mainly spread by:

  1. AMosquito bites
  2. BThe faecal–oral route
  3. CSexual contact only
  4. DBlood transfusion
4.Medium

Which measure helps prevent delirium in older inpatients?

  1. AMoving the patient to a different bed each night to give them a change of scene
  2. BRestricting fluids to avoid incontinence
  3. CKeeping the lights on all night
  4. DReorientation, glasses and hearing aids in use, and good sleep and hydration
5.Medium

Which adverse effects should be monitored for in a patient receiving IV gentamicin?

  1. AKidney damage and hearing loss
  2. BHyperglycaemia and tremor
  3. CConstipation and urinary retention
  4. DHair loss and weight gain
6.Medium

A postoperative patient has a heart rate of 125/min, blood pressure 88/50 mmHg and a blood-soaked dressing. What is happening?

  1. AHypovolaemic shock from bleeding
  2. BSeptic shock from a urinary infection
  3. CNormal pain response
  4. DAnxiety only
7.Hard

Why are liquid medicines for nasogastric tubes drawn up in dedicated enteral (oral) syringes rather than IV syringes?

  1. ATo prevent accidental intravenous administration
  2. BEnteral syringes keep the medicine sterile
  3. CIV syringes cannot hold liquid medicines
  4. DEnteral syringes measure doses less accurately
8.Hard

A patient on an unfractionated heparin infusion is also started on warfarin. Which tests are used to monitor each drug?

  1. AD-dimer for both drugs
  2. BINR for heparin and APTT for warfarin
  3. CAPTT for heparin and INR for warfarin
  4. DPlatelet count for both drugs

Answer key

  1. 1. B · Chest pain on exertion that is relieved by rest
  2. 2. B · To remove blood or fluid so it does not collect in the wound
  3. 3. B · The faecal–oral route
  4. 4. D · Reorientation, glasses and hearing aids in use, and good sleep and hydration
  5. 5. A · Kidney damage and hearing loss
  6. 6. A · Hypovolaemic shock from bleeding
  7. 7. A · To prevent accidental intravenous administration
  8. 8. C · APTT for heparin and INR for warfarin

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