Clinical nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

What is the normal pH range of arterial blood?

  1. A7.55–7.65
  2. B7.00–7.10
  3. C6.85–6.95
  4. D7.35–7.45
2.Easy

What is a common early sign of a stroke?

  1. AGradual memory loss developing over several years
  2. BFever with a productive cough
  3. CItchy skin on both arms
  4. DSudden facial droop or arm weakness on one side
3.Easy

What is the lowest possible score on the Glasgow Coma Scale?

  1. A0
  2. B5
  3. C1
  4. D3
4.Medium

Which is the correct technique for using a metered-dose inhaler without a spacer?

  1. ABreathe out, then breathe in slowly and deeply while pressing the canister, then hold
  2. BBreathe in quickly through the nose while pressing the canister
  3. CPress the canister and wait one minute before breathing in
  4. DPress the canister twice quickly, then breathe in fast and breathe straight out again
5.Medium

A patient taking a statin reports unexplained muscle pain and weakness. What should the nurse do?

  1. AAdvise more vigorous exercise to work through it
  2. BReport it, as statins can cause muscle damage
  3. CTell them to double the dose
  4. DReassure them that this is a sign the drug is working
6.Medium

Why does a patient with a suspected TIA need urgent specialist assessment?

  1. AThe risk of a full stroke is highest in the days after a TIA
  2. BA TIA always turns into a brain tumour unless it is treated
  3. CThe symptoms will come back permanently within an hour
  4. DThe patient needs urgent surgery on the brain
7.Hard

Which patient should a ward nurse assess first at the start of a shift?

  1. AA patient with new-onset confusion and a respiratory rate of 28/min
  2. BA patient with chronic back pain scored 4/10
  3. CA patient asking for a laxative
  4. DA patient awaiting discharge with stable observations
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. ASedate the patient so the transfusion can be given
  2. BAsk a family member to consent instead
  3. CGive the transfusion while the patient is asleep, as it is in their best interests
  4. DRespect the refusal, check it is informed and document it, and inform the team

Answer key

  1. 1. D · 7.35–7.45
  2. 2. D · Sudden facial droop or arm weakness on one side
  3. 3. D · 3
  4. 4. A · Breathe out, then breathe in slowly and deeply while pressing the canister, then hold
  5. 5. B · Report it, as statins can cause muscle damage
  6. 6. A · The risk of a full stroke is highest in the days after a TIA
  7. 7. A · A patient with new-onset confusion and a respiratory rate of 28/min
  8. 8. D · Respect the refusal, check it is informed and document it, and inform the team

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