Clinical nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Which of these is a modifiable risk factor for coronary heart disease?

  1. AFamily history
  2. BMale sex
  3. CSmoking
  4. DAge
2.Easy

The term "bradycardia" in an adult means a heart rate:

  1. AAbove 100 beats per minute
  2. BThat is irregularly irregular
  3. CBelow 60 beats per minute
  4. DBetween 60 and 100 beats per minute
3.Easy

Which item is part of the "Sepsis Six" bundle?

  1. AStarting physiotherapy
  2. BArranging discharge
  3. CTaking blood cultures
  4. DGiving a laxative
4.Medium

Which side effect of regular opioids usually needs preventive treatment from the start?

  1. AExcessive hunger
  2. BDiarrhoea
  3. CHigh blood pressure
  4. DConstipation
5.Medium

During an IV infusion, the area around the cannula becomes swollen, cool and pale, and the infusion slows. What is likely?

  1. APhlebitis caused by bacterial infection of the vein wall
  2. BAir embolism
  3. CInfiltration of fluid into the surrounding tissue
  4. DFluid overload of the circulation
6.Medium

Why are patients with atrial fibrillation often given anticoagulants?

  1. ATo convert the rhythm back to normal
  2. BTo slow the heart rate directly and prevent palpitations
  3. CTo lower the blood pressure
  4. DTo reduce the risk of stroke from clots in the atria
7.Hard

A patient with small cell lung cancer has hyponatraemia, concentrated urine and no signs of dehydration. Which condition and first measure fit best?

  1. ASIADH, often managed first with fluid restriction
  2. BCushing's syndrome, managed with potassium
  3. CDiabetes insipidus, managed with extra fluids
  4. DDehydration, managed with an IV fluid bolus
8.Hard

Soon after starting chemotherapy for a high-grade lymphoma, a patient has rising potassium, phosphate and uric acid with falling urine output. What is the most likely cause?

  1. ARefeeding syndrome
  2. BAdrenal insufficiency
  3. CTumour lysis syndrome
  4. DSyndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion

Answer key

  1. 1. C · Smoking
  2. 2. C · Below 60 beats per minute
  3. 3. C · Taking blood cultures
  4. 4. D · Constipation
  5. 5. C · Infiltration of fluid into the surrounding tissue
  6. 6. D · To reduce the risk of stroke from clots in the atria
  7. 7. A · SIADH, often managed first with fluid restriction
  8. 8. C · Tumour lysis syndrome

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