Clinical nursing worksheet with answers

The term "proteinuria" means:

1. AToo much protein in the diet
2. BProtein in the urine
3. CLow protein in the blood
4. DPainful passing of urine

When monitoring fluid balance, a rapid gain of 1 kg in body weight roughly equals:

1. A1 litre of retained fluid
2. B5 litres of retained fluid
3. C100 mL of retained fluid
4. D10 mL of retained fluid

What is a transient ischaemic attack (TIA)?

1. AA type of migraine with no risk of stroke
2. BShort-lived stroke-like symptoms that resolve completely
3. CA permanent stroke caused by bleeding into the brain
4. DA heart attack affecting the brain

Which type of painkiller should a patient with liver cirrhosis usually avoid?

1. ANon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen
2. BLocal anaesthetic creams
3. CHot packs applied to a painful joint
4. DParacetamol (acetaminophen), given in a carefully reduced and monitored dose

A pressure ulcer shows full-thickness tissue loss with exposed bone. Which category (stage) is this?

1. ACategory 1
2. BCategory 4
3. CCategory 2
4. DCategory 3

Why is serum lactate measured in a patient with suspected sepsis?

1. AIt confirms which antibiotic to give
2. BA raised lactate indicates poor tissue perfusion and higher risk
3. CIt measures the patient's blood glucose
4. DIt shows whether the patient has a urinary tract infection

A patient has a swollen, warm, tender calf on one side. Which action should the nurse avoid?

1. AChecking whether VTE prophylaxis was given
2. BMeasuring and comparing calf circumference
3. CMassaging the calf
4. DReporting the findings to the doctor

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

1. AAPTT for heparin and INR for warfarin
2. BINR for heparin and APTT for warfarin
3. CPlatelet count for both drugs
4. DD-dimer for both drugs