Clinical nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

The term "hypovolaemia" means:

  1. AA low level of oxygen in the blood
  2. BA low volume of blood or fluid in the circulation
  3. CToo much fluid in the circulation
  4. DA high level of potassium in the circulating blood
2.Easy

How is body mass index (BMI) calculated?

  1. AWeight in kilograms multiplied by height in metres
  2. BWaist size divided by hip size
  3. CHeight in metres divided by weight in kilograms, then squared
  4. DWeight in kilograms divided by height in metres squared
3.Easy

Cellulitis is:

  1. AA bacterial infection of the deeper skin and the tissue beneath it
  2. BA fungal infection of the skin between the toes only
  3. CAn allergic rash caused by a reaction to soap or washing powder
  4. DA blocked sweat gland
4.Medium

Which features suggest Cushing's syndrome?

  1. ACoarse facial features and very large hands and feet
  2. BWeight gain around the trunk, a rounded face and thin, easily bruised skin
  3. CWeight loss, heat intolerance, tremor and protruding eyes
  4. DDark skin, low blood pressure, salt craving and a low blood sodium level
5.Medium

Which side effect is common when a patient starts taking metformin?

  1. ANausea, abdominal discomfort or diarrhoea
  2. BRapid weight gain
  3. CHypoglycaemia in most patients who take it
  4. DSevere headache
6.Medium

What is one advantage of a direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) such as apixaban compared with warfarin?

  1. AIt does not need routine INR monitoring
  2. BIt has no risk of bleeding
  3. CIt never interacts with other drugs
  4. DIt is safe in all patients with severe kidney failure
7.Hard

A nurse realises she has given a patient a medicine prescribed for another patient. What should she do first?

  1. AAsk a colleague not to mention it
  2. BWait to see whether any side effects develop
  3. CCheck the patient's condition and inform the doctor
  4. DGive the patient's own medicine as well to balance it
8.Hard

An older patient with a hip fracture becomes breathless and confused, with a petechial rash on the chest two days after injury. Which complication should be suspected?

  1. AFat embolism syndrome
  2. BCompartment syndrome
  3. CPressure ulcer
  4. DUrinary tract infection

Answer key

  1. 1. B · A low volume of blood or fluid in the circulation
  2. 2. D · Weight in kilograms divided by height in metres squared
  3. 3. A · A bacterial infection of the deeper skin and the tissue beneath it
  4. 4. B · Weight gain around the trunk, a rounded face and thin, easily bruised skin
  5. 5. A · Nausea, abdominal discomfort or diarrhoea
  6. 6. A · It does not need routine INR monitoring
  7. 7. C · Check the patient's condition and inform the doctor
  8. 8. A · Fat embolism syndrome

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