Clinical nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

What is a PEG tube?

  1. AA feeding tube placed through the abdominal wall into the stomach
  2. BA tube passed through the nose and down into the stomach
  3. CA tube placed through the skin into the bladder to drain urine
  4. DA tube placed in the chest to drain air
2.Easy

Which symptom is typical of hypoglycaemia?

  1. AExcessive thirst and passing a lot of urine
  2. BSweating, shaking and confusion
  3. CWarm, dry skin and slow pulse
  4. DDeep, fast breathing with a fruity breath smell
3.Easy

The term "hemiplegia" means:

  1. AParalysis of all four limbs
  2. BParalysis of both legs
  3. CParalysis of one side of the body
  4. DWeakness of the facial muscles only
4.Medium

A dying patient can no longer drink and has a dry mouth. What is the most appropriate nursing care?

  1. AInserting a nasogastric tube for fluids
  2. BFrequent mouth care that keeps the lips and mouth moist
  3. CStarting a fast intravenous infusion to correct the dryness
  4. DLeaving the mouth alone to avoid disturbing them
5.Medium

A patient is admitted with cellulitis of the leg. Why might the nurse mark the edge of the redness on the skin?

  1. ATo show the surgeon exactly where to make the incision
  2. BTo mark the site for an injection
  3. CTo monitor whether the infection is spreading or improving
  4. DTo help the patient find the sore area
6.Medium

How is Helicobacter pylori infection usually treated?

  1. AAntacids alone, taken after every meal for a month
  2. BA single dose of paracetamol and a bland diet for a week
  3. CA combination of antibiotics with a proton pump inhibitor
  4. DSurgery to remove the stomach
7.Hard

Which statement about oxygen in a patient with suspected acute coronary syndrome is correct?

  1. AHigh-flow oxygen should always be given, whatever the SpO2
  2. BOxygen must never be given in chest pain
  3. COxygen replaces the need for an ECG
  4. DOxygen is given if the SpO2 is below the target range
8.Hard

A patient with metastatic breast cancer is confused and constipated, with a corrected calcium of 3.3 mmol/L (about 13.2 mg/dL). What is usually the first treatment?

  1. AOral calcium supplements and vitamin D
  2. BStrict fluid restriction to protect the kidneys
  3. CIV fluid rehydration, followed by a bisphosphonate
  4. DA high-calcium diet

Answer key

  1. 1. A · A feeding tube placed through the abdominal wall into the stomach
  2. 2. B · Sweating, shaking and confusion
  3. 3. C · Paralysis of one side of the body
  4. 4. B · Frequent mouth care that keeps the lips and mouth moist
  5. 5. C · To monitor whether the infection is spreading or improving
  6. 6. C · A combination of antibiotics with a proton pump inhibitor
  7. 7. D · Oxygen is given if the SpO2 is below the target range
  8. 8. C · IV fluid rehydration, followed by a bisphosphonate

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