Clinical nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

What is the main purpose of a surgical wound drain?

  1. ATo give antibiotics directly into the wound bed
  2. BTo keep the wound open permanently so that it can be cleaned
  3. CTo remove blood or fluid so it does not collect in the wound
  4. DTo measure the patient's temperature
2.Easy

The term "hemiplegia" means:

  1. AParalysis of both legs
  2. BWeakness of the facial muscles only
  3. CParalysis of all four limbs
  4. DParalysis of one side of the body
3.Easy

While an automated external defibrillator (AED) is analysing the rhythm or delivering a shock, what must everyone do?

  1. AStand clear and not touch the patient
  2. BHold the patient's hand
  3. CGive rescue breaths
  4. DKeep doing chest compressions without pausing
4.Medium

Which measure helps prevent delirium in older inpatients?

  1. AKeeping the lights on all night
  2. BRestricting fluids to avoid incontinence
  3. CMoving the patient to a different bed each night to give them a change of scene
  4. DReorientation, glasses and hearing aids in use, and good sleep and hydration
5.Medium

A patient after a road accident has severe breathlessness, absent breath sounds on one side, low blood pressure and the trachea shifted to the other side. What is the likely diagnosis?

  1. ATension pneumothorax
  2. BPneumonia
  3. CPulmonary oedema
  4. DAsthma
6.Medium

Why is continuous bladder irrigation used after a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)?

  1. ATo give antibiotics directly into the kidneys
  2. BTo measure the patient's kidney function
  3. CTo stretch the bladder back to its normal size
  4. DTo stop blood clots from blocking the catheter
7.Hard

An older patient found on the floor after lying there for many hours has dark brown urine and a very high creatine kinase. What is the main risk?

  1. AAcute kidney injury from rhabdomyolysis
  2. BA urinary tract infection from lying in urine
  3. CHypoglycaemia
  4. DA stroke
8.Hard

A nurse is teaching a patient who is starting warfarin. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

  1. A"I will report black stools or unusual bruising."
  2. B"I can take aspirin if I get a headache."
  3. C"I will keep my INR blood test appointments."
  4. D"I will tell my dentist that I take warfarin."

Answer key

  1. 1. C · To remove blood or fluid so it does not collect in the wound
  2. 2. D · Paralysis of one side of the body
  3. 3. A · Stand clear and not touch the patient
  4. 4. D · Reorientation, glasses and hearing aids in use, and good sleep and hydration
  5. 5. A · Tension pneumothorax
  6. 6. D · To stop blood clots from blocking the catheter
  7. 7. A · Acute kidney injury from rhabdomyolysis
  8. 8. B · "I can take aspirin if I get a headache."

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