Clinical nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

How deep should chest compressions be during adult CPR?

  1. A1–2 cm
  2. B5–6 cm
  3. C2–3 cm
  4. D8–10 cm
2.Easy

Which of these is a common complication of prolonged bed rest?

  1. ADeep vein thrombosis
  2. BLower risk of pressure ulcers
  3. CIncreased muscle strength
  4. DImproved lung expansion
3.Easy

The term "proteinuria" means:

  1. APainful passing of urine
  2. BToo much protein in the diet
  3. CProtein in the urine
  4. DLow protein in the blood
4.Medium

An arterial blood gas shows a low pH, a high PaCO2 and a normal bicarbonate. What does this show?

  1. ARespiratory acidosis
  2. BMetabolic alkalosis
  3. CRespiratory alkalosis
  4. DMetabolic acidosis
5.Medium

Which type of painkiller should a patient with liver cirrhosis usually avoid?

  1. ALocal anaesthetic creams
  2. BHot packs applied to a painful joint
  3. CParacetamol (acetaminophen), given in a carefully reduced and monitored dose
  4. DNon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen
6.Medium

Which measure helps reduce the risk of surgical site infection?

  1. AShaving the area with a razor the night before surgery
  2. BRemoving hair, if needed, with clippers rather than a razor
  3. CLeaving the patient cool during surgery to slow bacterial growth
  4. DChanging the wound dressing every hour
7.Hard

An older man has sudden severe abdominal and back pain, is hypotensive and has a pulsating mass in the abdomen. What should be suspected?

  1. AAcute gastritis from anti-inflammatory drugs
  2. BRenal colic from a kidney stone
  3. CA ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm
  4. DMusculoskeletal back pain
8.Hard

A nurse teaches a patient with heart failure about self-care. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

  1. A"I will report it if I need more pillows to sleep."
  2. B"I will weigh myself each morning after passing urine."
  3. C"I only need to weigh myself once a month."
  4. D"I will take my water tablet in the morning."

Answer key

  1. 1. B · 5–6 cm
  2. 2. A · Deep vein thrombosis
  3. 3. C · Protein in the urine
  4. 4. A · Respiratory acidosis
  5. 5. D · Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen
  6. 6. B · Removing hair, if needed, with clippers rather than a razor
  7. 7. C · A ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm
  8. 8. C · "I only need to weigh myself once a month."

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