Clinical nursing worksheet with answers

Long-term uncontrolled high blood pressure increases the risk of:

1. AAnaemia and osteoporosis
2. BAsthma, eczema and hay fever
3. CHypothyroidism, gout and hair loss
4. DStroke, heart attack and kidney disease

"Coffee-ground" vomit suggests:

1. AFood poisoning with vomiting but without any bleeding
2. BBleeding in the upper gastrointestinal tract
3. CKidney failure
4. DBowel obstruction low in the colon

Stress urinary incontinence is leakage of urine:

1. AOnly when feeling anxious or upset
2. BWhen coughing, sneezing or lifting
3. CCaused by a blocked catheter
4. DOnly during sleep

A patient who injects drugs has a fever, a new heart murmur and small dark lines under the nails. What is the likely diagnosis?

1. AInfective endocarditis
2. BPericarditis
3. CMyocardial infarction
4. DRheumatic fever

A patient receives IV furosemide for fluid overload. Which findings show the treatment is working?

1. AA rise in blood pressure and a new cough
2. BFalling urine output, new ankle swelling and a rise in weight
3. CIncreased urine output, less breathlessness and a falling weight
4. DA rise in weight and more lung crackles

A patient with hyponatraemia should be especially monitored for:

1. ABright red rash
2. BIncreased hair growth
3. CConfusion, headache and seizures
4. DHearing loss

A patient with diabetes is found confused with slurred speech and weakness on one side. What should the nurse check first?

1. ABody mass index
2. BSerum cholesterol
3. CCapillary blood glucose
4. DUrine output for the last day

A patient going home after chemotherapy is taught about infection. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

1. A"I will phone the helpline if I have a fever or shivering."
2. B"I will wash my hands well before eating and after using the toilet."
3. C"If I get a temperature, I'll take paracetamol and wait until my next clinic."
4. D"I will check my temperature if I feel unwell or shivery at home."