Clinical nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

A patient's care plan says "nil by mouth". What does this mean?

  1. ANo food or drink by mouth unless specific exceptions are prescribed
  2. BFood is allowed, but drinks must be stopped until the next day
  3. CThe patient may eat if they feel hungry
  4. DOnly clear fluids such as water and black tea are allowed
2.Easy

C-reactive protein (CRP) is a blood marker of:

  1. AKidney function
  2. BThyroid function
  3. CInflammation
  4. DBlood clotting time
3.Easy

What does "orthopnoea" mean?

  1. ABreathing that is abnormally slow
  2. BBreathlessness only during exercise
  3. CBreathlessness when lying flat
  4. DA pause in breathing during sleep
4.Medium

A patient with dysphagia after a stroke has been cleared for a modified diet. How should they be positioned for meals?

  1. ASemi-reclined at about 20 degrees, with the head supported on pillows
  2. BLying on their side with the knees bent
  3. CLying flat on their back with the head turned to one side
  4. DSitting fully upright, and staying upright for a time after eating
5.Medium

A postoperative patient has a heart rate of 125/min, blood pressure 88/50 mmHg and a blood-soaked dressing. What is happening?

  1. AHypovolaemic shock from bleeding
  2. BAnxiety only
  3. CSeptic shock from a urinary infection
  4. DNormal pain response
6.Medium

A patient with chronic kidney disease should usually limit which of these in their diet?

  1. AWater-soluble vitamins only
  2. BPotassium and phosphate
  3. CCarbohydrates completely
  4. DVitamin C and fibre
7.Hard

A postoperative patient has a heart rate of 115/min, temperature 38.6 °C, respiratory rate 26/min and blood pressure 85/50 mmHg despite a fluid bolus. What does this most likely indicate?

  1. ASeptic shock requiring urgent critical care review
  2. BAnxiety about discharge
  3. CA normal inflammatory response in the first days after surgery
  4. DMild dehydration only
8.Hard

Which action is most important in protecting a patient with severe neutropenia from infection?

  1. AKeeping fresh flowers and plants in the room to help the patient's mood
  2. BGiving routine intramuscular injections
  3. CTaking rectal temperatures regularly
  4. DStrict hand hygiene by everyone who has contact with the patient

Answer key

  1. 1. A · No food or drink by mouth unless specific exceptions are prescribed
  2. 2. C · Inflammation
  3. 3. C · Breathlessness when lying flat
  4. 4. D · Sitting fully upright, and staying upright for a time after eating
  5. 5. A · Hypovolaemic shock from bleeding
  6. 6. B · Potassium and phosphate
  7. 7. A · Septic shock requiring urgent critical care review
  8. 8. D · Strict hand hygiene by everyone who has contact with the patient

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