Clinical nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

The term "hemiplegia" means:

  1. AParalysis of both legs
  2. BParalysis of all four limbs
  3. CWeakness of the facial muscles only
  4. DParalysis of one side of the body
2.Easy

Graduated compression stockings and early mobilisation are used after surgery mainly to prevent:

  1. AVenous thromboembolism
  2. BPressure ulcers of the heel only
  3. CWound infection
  4. DUrinary retention
3.Easy

The term "hypovolaemia" means:

  1. AA high level of potassium in the circulating blood
  2. BA low volume of blood or fluid in the circulation
  3. CToo much fluid in the circulation
  4. DA low level of oxygen in the blood
4.Medium

For a patient in skin traction on the leg, which is correct?

  1. AThe weights rest on the floor overnight
  2. BThe rope is tied to the bed frame to keep it still
  3. CThe weights are removed whenever the patient feels uncomfortable
  4. DThe weights hang freely and do not rest on the bed or floor
5.Medium

Why can a very low serum albumin contribute to oedema?

  1. AIt lowers the oncotic pressure that holds fluid in the blood vessels
  2. BIt increases the number of red cells
  3. CIt makes the kidneys retain potassium
  4. DIt raises the blood pressure in the capillaries and pushes fluid out
6.Medium

Which instruction is correct for taking weekly alendronic acid (alendronate)?

  1. ATake it with an antacid to protect the stomach
  2. BTake it with a glass of milk at bedtime and then lie down straight away
  3. CTake it with plain water on an empty stomach and stay upright for 30 minutes
  4. DChew the tablet with breakfast and a cup of milky tea
7.Hard

Why is morphine more likely to cause toxicity in a patient with severe kidney impairment?

  1. AIts active metabolites build up because the kidneys excrete them
  2. BKidney failure makes the stomach absorb more morphine
  3. CKidney disease makes the opioid receptors disappear
  4. DThe kidneys normally activate morphine, so more of it becomes active
8.Hard

Which nursing measure helps reduce raised intracranial pressure?

  1. AFrequent suctioning and encouraging strong coughing
  2. BRaising the head of the bed to about 30° with the head kept midline
  3. CLying the patient flat with the neck flexed forward on two pillows
  4. DTilting the patient head-down

Answer key

  1. 1. D · Paralysis of one side of the body
  2. 2. A · Venous thromboembolism
  3. 3. B · A low volume of blood or fluid in the circulation
  4. 4. D · The weights hang freely and do not rest on the bed or floor
  5. 5. A · It lowers the oncotic pressure that holds fluid in the blood vessels
  6. 6. C · Take it with plain water on an empty stomach and stay upright for 30 minutes
  7. 7. A · Its active metabolites build up because the kidneys excrete them
  8. 8. B · Raising the head of the bed to about 30° with the head kept midline

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