Clinical nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

What does the INR measure?

  1. AHow long the blood takes to clot, compared with a standard
  2. BThe level of white cells in the blood
  3. CThe amount of iron stored in the body's liver and bone marrow
  4. DThe number of platelets circulating in the blood
2.Easy

Which pair of symptoms is typical of hyperglycaemia?

  1. ASweating, trembling hands and a sudden feeling of hunger
  2. BPinpoint pupils and slow breathing
  3. CSlow pulse and cold, pale skin
  4. DIncreased thirst and passing large amounts of urine
3.Easy

The term "proteinuria" means:

  1. AProtein in the urine
  2. BPainful passing of urine
  3. CLow protein in the blood
  4. DToo much protein in the diet
4.Medium

Which advice is important for a patient on long-term oral corticosteroids?

  1. ATake them only when symptoms flare
  2. BTake them on an empty stomach at night
  3. CDo not stop them suddenly
  4. DDouble the dose if a dose is missed
5.Medium

A patient with DKA has an arterial blood gas showing a low pH and a low bicarbonate. Which disturbance is this?

  1. ARespiratory alkalosis
  2. BMetabolic acidosis
  3. CMetabolic alkalosis
  4. DRespiratory acidosis
6.Medium

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. ARheumatic fever
  2. BPericarditis
  3. CInfective endocarditis
  4. DMyocardial infarction
7.Hard

A patient took a large paracetamol (acetaminophen) overdose six hours ago and says they feel well. Why is treatment still urgent?

  1. ALiver damage develops later, and the antidote works best when given early
  2. BParacetamol damage only shows up in the kidneys, many weeks later
  3. CParacetamol overdose causes immediate breathing problems
  4. DPatients who feel well after six hours never need any treatment at all
8.Hard

A drowsy patient in recovery is making snoring sounds and the SpO2 is falling. What is the first action?

  1. AWait for the patient to wake up fully
  2. BGive sips of oral fluid to clear the throat and wake them
  3. COpen the airway with a head tilt–chin lift or jaw thrust
  4. DLie the patient face down

Answer key

  1. 1. A · How long the blood takes to clot, compared with a standard
  2. 2. D · Increased thirst and passing large amounts of urine
  3. 3. A · Protein in the urine
  4. 4. C · Do not stop them suddenly
  5. 5. B · Metabolic acidosis
  6. 6. C · Infective endocarditis
  7. 7. A · Liver damage develops later, and the antidote works best when given early
  8. 8. C · Open the airway with a head tilt–chin lift or jaw thrust

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