Clinical nursing worksheet with answers

A patient with suspected pulmonary tuberculosis should be cared for using:

1. AContact precautions only
2. BStandard precautions only on an open ward
3. CAirborne precautions in a single room
4. DNo special precautions

Which type of pain is typical of a kidney stone?

1. AA tight band around the head
2. BA burning pain behind the breastbone after meals
3. CA dull ache in both knees
4. DSevere, colicky pain from the loin towards the groin

What is the normal pH range of arterial blood?

1. A7.35–7.45
2. B7.00–7.10
3. C7.55–7.65
4. D6.85–6.95

In suspected sepsis, what should ideally be collected before the first dose of antibiotics, as long as it does not delay treatment?

1. AA fasting cholesterol level
2. BA 24-hour urine collection
3. CA stool sample for occult blood
4. DBlood cultures

What should a patient starting oral iron tablets be told?

1. ATheir urine will turn bright green
2. BThey must take the tablets with strong tea
3. CTheir stools may turn dark or black
4. DThe tablets will cause weight loss

Which mask is required for staff during an aerosol-generating procedure on a patient with a respiratory infection spread by aerosols?

1. AA standard fluid-repellent surgical mask with a visor
2. BA fit-tested respirator mask (such as FFP3 or N95)
3. CA cloth face covering
4. DNo mask, as long as gloves are worn

A severely hypothermic patient is in cardiac arrest. Why is resuscitation usually continued until they are rewarmed?

1. AAdrenaline works better in cold patients
2. BCold patients cannot be defibrillated at all, so CPR is the only possible treatment
3. CHypothermia always causes brain death quickly
4. DThe cold protects the brain, so recovery may be possible after long resuscitation

A patient with a central venous catheter suddenly becomes breathless and hypotensive while the line is being disconnected with the patient sitting up. What complication is most likely?

1. APneumonia
2. BAir embolism
3. CPhlebitis
4. DHypoglycaemia