Clinical nursing worksheet with answers

What is the usual target oxygen saturation (SpO₂) for most acutely ill adults without risk of hypercapnia?

1. A100% at all times
2. B88–92% for everyone
3. C80–84%
4. D94–98%

The term "pallor" means:

1. ABluish fingertips
2. BA red, raised rash
3. CYellowing of the skin and eyes
4. DAbnormal paleness of the skin

Which finding is typical of a urinary tract infection?

1. ABlack stools
2. BBurning on urination and frequency
3. CSwelling of both ankles and lower legs
4. DRinging in the ears

Why is serum lactate measured in a patient with suspected sepsis?

1. AIt measures the patient's blood glucose
2. BA raised lactate indicates poor tissue perfusion and higher risk
3. CIt shows whether the patient has a urinary tract infection
4. DIt confirms which antibiotic to give

A patient with liver cirrhosis becomes confused and drowsy, with a flapping tremor of the hands. Which complication is likely?

1. AHepatic encephalopathy
2. BHypoglycaemia caused by insulin
3. CStroke
4. DAlcohol intoxication only

What is the most common cause of hypernatraemia in frail older inpatients?

1. AEating too much salt in one meal
2. BTaking too many vitamins
3. CToo much exercise
4. DNot drinking enough water

An older patient becomes acutely confused overnight, with fluctuating attention. What is the most likely cause to investigate first?

1. ALack of interest in the surroundings
2. BDelirium caused by an underlying problem such as infection or medication
3. CSudden onset of Alzheimer's disease
4. DNormal ageing

A patient on an unfractionated heparin infusion is also started on warfarin. Which tests are used to monitor each drug?

1. AAPTT for heparin and INR for warfarin
2. BPlatelet count for both drugs
3. CINR for heparin and APTT for warfarin
4. DD-dimer for both drugs