Clinical nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

What is the most reliable indicator of pain in a patient who can communicate?

  1. AThe patient's own report
  2. BThe patient's blood pressure
  3. CThe patient's heart rate
  4. DThe nurse's impression of their face
2.Easy

What is the normal pH range of arterial blood?

  1. A7.35–7.45
  2. B7.00–7.10
  3. C7.55–7.65
  4. D6.85–6.95
3.Easy

Which assessment should be done regularly after a limb is put in a plaster cast?

  1. ANeurovascular observations of the limb below the cast
  2. BVisual acuity test
  3. CPeak flow measurement
  4. DHearing test
4.Medium

Which features suggest pyelonephritis rather than simple cystitis?

  1. AFever, rigors and loin pain
  2. BCloudy urine with no other symptoms
  3. CMild burning on passing urine only
  4. DFrequency without any pain
5.Medium

Which lifestyle advice helps a patient with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease?

  1. AEat one very large meal a day rather than several small ones
  2. BAvoid large meals late in the evening and raise the head of the bed
  3. CLie down straight after each meal to let the food settle
  4. DWear tight belts to support the stomach
6.Medium

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

Why is a patient kept under observation for several hours after successful treatment of anaphylaxis?

  1. AThe patient must stay until all allergy tests are complete
  2. BSymptoms can return later in a biphasic reaction
  3. CAntihistamines cause dangerous drowsiness for 24 hours
  4. DAdrenaline always causes a heart attack hours later
8.Hard

Which set of findings best distinguishes cardiogenic shock from hypovolaemic shock?

  1. ACool, pale skin
  2. BTachycardia, hypotension and a weak, thready peripheral pulse
  3. CRaised jugular venous pressure and lung crackles
  4. DReduced urine output

Answer key

  1. 1. A · The patient's own report
  2. 2. A · 7.35–7.45
  3. 3. A · Neurovascular observations of the limb below the cast
  4. 4. A · Fever, rigors and loin pain
  5. 5. B · Avoid large meals late in the evening and raise the head of the bed
  6. 6. B · A negative fluid balance of 1,100 mL
  7. 7. B · Symptoms can return later in a biphasic reaction
  8. 8. C · Raised jugular venous pressure and lung crackles

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