Clinical nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Which pain scale is often used for adults who can communicate?

  1. AThe Apgar score
  2. BThe Glasgow Coma Scale
  3. CA 0–10 numerical rating scale
  4. DThe Braden pressure ulcer scale
2.Easy

Pinpoint pupils, slow breathing and drowsiness after surgery most likely suggest:

  1. ARaised intracranial pressure only
  2. BDehydration
  3. COpioid toxicity
  4. DHypoglycaemia
3.Easy

What should be done with a used needle after an injection?

  1. APut it straight into a sharps container without recapping
  2. BPlace it on the bed until the end of the round
  3. CRecap it carefully using both hands, then put it in the bin
  4. DPut it in the clinical waste bag
4.Medium

Which advice is correct for a patient taking levothyroxine?

  1. ATake it on an empty stomach, usually before breakfast
  2. BTake it with a large meal to avoid nausea and stomach upset
  3. CTake it only on days when feeling tired
  4. DStop taking it once the symptoms improve
5.Medium

A patient has a fentanyl patch for chronic pain. Which advice is correct?

  1. AKeep using the old patch with the new one
  2. BAvoid heat sources such as hot water bottles over the patch
  3. CApply the patch to broken skin for faster effect
  4. DCut the patch in half if the pain improves, to lower the dose
6.Medium

Which electrolyte disturbance is most dangerous for the heart rhythm?

  1. AHigh chloride
  2. BLow sodium
  3. CHigh or low potassium
  4. DLow phosphate
7.Hard

A patient with a spinal cord injury at T4 suddenly develops a pounding headache, very high blood pressure and sweating above the injury. What is the first action?

  1. ALie the patient flat and raise the legs to improve brain perfusion
  2. BGive a sedative and recheck the blood pressure in four hours
  3. CGive a large IV fluid bolus and recheck the blood pressure
  4. DSit the patient up and check for a full bladder or blocked catheter
8.Hard

A patient with a central venous catheter suddenly becomes breathless and hypotensive while the line is being disconnected with the patient sitting up. What complication is most likely?

  1. AAir embolism
  2. BHypoglycaemia
  3. CPneumonia
  4. DPhlebitis

Answer key

  1. 1. C · A 0–10 numerical rating scale
  2. 2. C · Opioid toxicity
  3. 3. A · Put it straight into a sharps container without recapping
  4. 4. A · Take it on an empty stomach, usually before breakfast
  5. 5. B · Avoid heat sources such as hot water bottles over the patch
  6. 6. C · High or low potassium
  7. 7. D · Sit the patient up and check for a full bladder or blocked catheter
  8. 8. A · Air embolism

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