Clinical nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

The term "pallor" means:

  1. AA red, raised rash
  2. BYellowing of the skin and eyes
  3. CBluish fingertips
  4. DAbnormal paleness of the skin
2.Easy

Which sign suggests phlebitis at an intravenous cannula site?

  1. AThe skin is pale and cold far from the site
  2. BThe patient is thirsty
  3. CRedness, pain and swelling along the vein
  4. DNormal skin with no pain
3.Easy

Why is a platelet transfusion given?

  1. ATo prevent or treat bleeding in a patient with low or poorly working platelets
  2. BTo provide extra protein
  3. CTo treat a high white cell count in a patient with infection or leukaemia
  4. DTo raise the haemoglobin level in a patient with anaemia
4.Medium

A patient with COPD and known carbon dioxide retention needs a nebulised bronchodilator. How should it usually be given?

  1. AOnly with the patient lying flat
  2. BDriven by high-flow oxygen at 15 L/min for as long as possible
  3. CWithout monitoring oxygen saturation
  4. DDriven by compressed air, with oxygen given separately if needed
5.Medium

Which measure helps reduce the risk of surgical site infection?

  1. ALeaving the patient cool during surgery to slow bacterial growth
  2. BShaving the area with a razor the night before surgery
  3. CChanging the wound dressing every hour
  4. DRemoving hair, if needed, with clippers rather than a razor
6.Medium

What should a patient be told before using sublingual glyceryl trinitrate (GTN, nitroglycerin) spray for angina?

  1. ASwallow the spray rather than leaving it under the tongue
  2. BUse it only after the pain has lasted over an hour, with the patient lying flat
  3. CTake it with a large glass of milk to protect the stomach lining
  4. DSit down before using it, as it can cause dizziness and low blood pressure
7.Hard

A patient with acute pancreatitis is in severe epigastric pain radiating to the back. Which nursing care is most important?

  1. ARestricting all fluids
  2. BAdequate pain relief, IV fluids and close fluid balance monitoring
  3. CStrict bed rest without observations
  4. DA large fatty meal to stimulate the pancreas
8.Hard

A patient rescued from a house fire has soot around the mouth, singed nasal hairs and a hoarse voice. What is the main concern?

  1. ADehydration from sweating
  2. BAirway swelling from inhalation injury
  3. CHypothermia from the fire service water
  4. DA minor throat infection

Answer key

  1. 1. D · Abnormal paleness of the skin
  2. 2. C · Redness, pain and swelling along the vein
  3. 3. A · To prevent or treat bleeding in a patient with low or poorly working platelets
  4. 4. D · Driven by compressed air, with oxygen given separately if needed
  5. 5. D · Removing hair, if needed, with clippers rather than a razor
  6. 6. D · Sit down before using it, as it can cause dizziness and low blood pressure
  7. 7. B · Adequate pain relief, IV fluids and close fluid balance monitoring
  8. 8. B · Airway swelling from inhalation injury

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