Clinical nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

What is the recommended ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths in adult CPR?

  1. A15 compressions to 2 breaths
  2. B5 compressions to 1 breath
  3. C10 compressions to 1 breath
  4. D30 compressions to 2 breaths
2.Easy

Coeliac disease is an immune reaction to:

  1. ALactose
  2. BGluten
  3. CPeanuts
  4. DShellfish
3.Easy

The term "haemoptysis" means:

  1. AA nosebleed
  2. BCoughing up blood
  3. CPassing blood in the urine
  4. DVomiting blood
4.Medium

Why are patients advised to rinse their mouth after using an inhaled corticosteroid?

  1. ATo reduce the risk of oral thrush
  2. BTo make the drug work faster
  3. CTo stop the drug from being absorbed in the lungs
  4. DTo prevent tooth decay from the sugar in it
5.Medium

After removing a peripheral IV cannula, what should the nurse check?

  1. AThat the cannula is put back in its sterile packet for the next patient
  2. BThat the cannula is intact, and apply pressure until bleeding stops
  3. CThat the site is left uncovered and bleeding freely
  4. DThat the patient's blood glucose is normal before removal
6.Medium

Which signs suggest a blood transfusion reaction in the first minutes?

  1. AImproved colour and energy
  2. BFever, chills, back pain and low blood pressure
  3. CSlow, steady rise in haemoglobin over the next day
  4. DMild hunger
7.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. ATransfusion-associated circulatory overload
  2. BA febrile non-haemolytic reaction
  3. CTransfusion-related acute lung injury with hypotension
  4. DAnaphylaxis
8.Hard

An adult with capacity refuses a blood transfusion for religious reasons, even though it may save their life. What should the nurse do?

  1. AAsk a family member to consent instead
  2. BGive the transfusion while the patient is asleep, as it is in their best interests
  3. CSedate the patient so the transfusion can be given
  4. DRespect the refusal, check it is informed and document it, and inform the team

Answer key

  1. 1. D · 30 compressions to 2 breaths
  2. 2. B · Gluten
  3. 3. B · Coughing up blood
  4. 4. A · To reduce the risk of oral thrush
  5. 5. B · That the cannula is intact, and apply pressure until bleeding stops
  6. 6. B · Fever, chills, back pain and low blood pressure
  7. 7. A · Transfusion-associated circulatory overload
  8. 8. D · Respect the refusal, check it is informed and document it, and inform the team

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