Clinical nursing worksheet with answers

The term "hemiplegia" means:

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

The term "hypoxaemia" means:

1. AA low level of oxygen in the arterial blood
2. BA low level of glucose in the blood
3. CA high level of carbon dioxide in the blood
4. DA low red blood cell count

A key nursing measure to reduce catheter-associated urinary tract infection is:

1. AChanging the catheter every day
2. BDisconnecting the bag frequently
3. CKeeping the drainage bag above the level of the patient's bladder
4. DRemoving the catheter as soon as it is no longer needed

A patient's fluid balance chart shows intake of 1,200 mL and output of 2,300 mL over 24 hours. What does this indicate?

1. AA negative fluid balance of 1,100 mL
2. BA positive fluid balance of 1,100 mL
3. CA balanced fluid status
4. DA positive fluid balance of 3,500 mL

A patient who injects drugs has a fever, a new heart murmur and small dark lines under the nails. What is the likely diagnosis?

1. ARheumatic fever
2. BPericarditis
3. CInfective endocarditis
4. DMyocardial infarction

Why is oxygen often humidified for a patient with a tracheostomy?

1. ADry oxygen causes high blood glucose
2. BHumidification lowers the oxygen concentration to a safer level
3. CHumidity is needed for the oxygen to work as a drug
4. DThe tube bypasses the nose, which normally warms and moistens air

A patient has a high fever with rigors, jaundice and right upper quadrant pain. Which condition is most likely?

1. AGastro-oesophageal reflux disease
2. BSimple biliary colic
3. CAcute appendicitis
4. DAscending cholangitis

A patient with stress incontinence is taught self-care. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

1. A"I'll cut down on caffeine."
2. B"I'll try to lose some weight if I can."
3. C"I'll do my pelvic floor exercises every day."
4. D"I'll drink as little as possible so I don't leak."