Clinical nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Shingles (herpes zoster) is caused by:

  1. AReactivation of the chickenpox virus
  2. BA fungal infection of the nerves
  3. CA bacterial skin infection
  4. DAn allergy to medicines
2.Easy

While an automated external defibrillator (AED) is analysing the rhythm or delivering a shock, what must everyone do?

  1. AGive rescue breaths
  2. BHold the patient's hand
  3. CStand clear and not touch the patient
  4. DKeep doing chest compressions without pausing
3.Easy

Which pair of symptoms is typical of hyperglycaemia?

  1. AIncreased thirst and passing large amounts of urine
  2. BSlow pulse and cold, pale skin
  3. CPinpoint pupils and slow breathing
  4. DSweating, trembling hands and a sudden feeling of hunger
4.Medium

Compared with a colostomy, a patient with an ileostomy is at greater risk of:

  1. AHard stools, straining and constipation from slow transit
  2. BDehydration and electrolyte loss from liquid output
  3. CLow blood glucose after meals
  4. DUrinary retention
5.Medium

Which group of symptoms suggests hypothyroidism?

  1. ATiredness, weight gain and feeling cold
  2. BFever, neck stiffness and photophobia
  3. CExcessive thirst and passing large volumes of urine
  4. DWeight loss, heat intolerance and tremor
6.Medium

Which assessment best detects compartment syndrome after a fractured leg is put in a cast?

  1. AA warm, pink foot
  2. BPain out of proportion to the injury, especially on passive stretch
  3. CA strong pulse in the foot
  4. DMild itching under the cast
7.Hard

A patient faints during cannulation, with a slow pulse and pallor, and recovers quickly when laid flat. There is no rash, wheeze or swelling. What is most likely?

  1. AA stroke
  2. BAnaphylaxis
  3. CA hypoglycaemic coma
  4. DVasovagal syncope
8.Hard

A conscious patient with hypoglycaemia was given fast-acting carbohydrate. On re-check 15 minutes later the blood glucose is 3.6 mmol/L (65 mg/dL). What should the nurse do next?

  1. AGive another dose of fast-acting carbohydrate and recheck
  2. BGive a dose of subcutaneous insulin
  3. CTake no action because the level is rising
  4. DGive a long-acting carbohydrate snack only and recheck tomorrow

Answer key

  1. 1. A · Reactivation of the chickenpox virus
  2. 2. C · Stand clear and not touch the patient
  3. 3. A · Increased thirst and passing large amounts of urine
  4. 4. B · Dehydration and electrolyte loss from liquid output
  5. 5. A · Tiredness, weight gain and feeling cold
  6. 6. B · Pain out of proportion to the injury, especially on passive stretch
  7. 7. D · Vasovagal syncope
  8. 8. A · Give another dose of fast-acting carbohydrate and recheck

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