Clinical nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Pain from gallstones (biliary colic) is typically felt in which area?

  1. ABehind the left knee
  2. BThe right upper abdomen, often after a fatty meal
  3. CThe left lower abdomen, usually after drinking water
  4. DThe lower back on the left, when walking
2.Easy

Which item is part of the "Sepsis Six" bundle?

  1. AStarting physiotherapy
  2. BGiving a laxative
  3. CTaking blood cultures
  4. DArranging discharge
3.Easy

Which vaccine is offered every year to healthcare workers to protect patients and staff?

  1. ATyphoid vaccine
  2. BYellow fever vaccine
  3. CRabies vaccine
  4. DInfluenza vaccine
4.Medium

In UK guidance, neutropenic sepsis is commonly defined by a temperature above 38 °C or signs of sepsis with a neutrophil count at or below:

  1. A0.5 × 109/L
  2. B150 × 109/L
  3. C15 × 109/L
  4. D5 × 109/L
5.Medium

A patient with liver cirrhosis becomes confused and drowsy, with a flapping tremor of the hands. Which complication is likely?

  1. AHepatic encephalopathy
  2. BStroke
  3. CAlcohol intoxication only
  4. DHypoglycaemia caused by insulin
6.Medium

A nurse finds a patient lying on the floor beside the bed. What should be done first?

  1. AComplete the incident report form
  2. BLift the patient straight back into bed so they are comfortable
  3. CPhone the patient's family
  4. DCheck the patient for injuries before moving them
7.Hard

A patient with a central venous catheter needs the line removed. Which position reduces the risk of air embolism during removal of a neck or chest line?

  1. ASitting fully upright and taking a deep breath in as the line comes out
  2. BLying on the right side with the legs raised
  3. CLying flat or slightly head-down, holding the breath or breathing out
  4. DStanding up and walking
8.Hard

During a blood transfusion, an older patient with heart failure becomes breathless with a rising blood pressure, raised JVP and crackles in the lungs. What is the most likely cause?

  1. AA febrile non-haemolytic reaction
  2. BAnaphylaxis
  3. CTransfusion-related acute lung injury with hypotension
  4. DTransfusion-associated circulatory overload

Answer key

  1. 1. B · The right upper abdomen, often after a fatty meal
  2. 2. C · Taking blood cultures
  3. 3. D · Influenza vaccine
  4. 4. A · 0.5 × 109/L
  5. 5. A · Hepatic encephalopathy
  6. 6. D · Check the patient for injuries before moving them
  7. 7. C · Lying flat or slightly head-down, holding the breath or breathing out
  8. 8. D · Transfusion-associated circulatory overload

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