Clinical nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Which of these intravenous fluids is isotonic?

  1. A0.9% sodium chloride
  2. B3% sodium chloride
  3. C10% glucose
  4. D8.4% sodium bicarbonate
2.Easy

What is the most reliable indicator of pain in a patient who can communicate?

  1. AThe nurse's impression of their face
  2. BThe patient's own report
  3. CThe patient's heart rate
  4. DThe patient's blood pressure
3.Easy

The term "hemiplegia" means:

  1. AParalysis of one side of the body
  2. BParalysis of both legs
  3. CWeakness of the facial muscles only
  4. DParalysis of all four limbs
4.Medium

In UK guidance, neutropenic sepsis is commonly defined by a temperature above 38 °C or signs of sepsis with a neutrophil count at or below:

  1. A5 × 109/L
  2. B0.5 × 109/L
  3. C15 × 109/L
  4. D150 × 109/L
5.Medium

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

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

Why does a patient with a suspected TIA need urgent specialist assessment?

  1. AThe risk of a full stroke is highest in the days after a TIA
  2. BA TIA always turns into a brain tumour unless it is treated
  3. CThe patient needs urgent surgery on the brain
  4. DThe symptoms will come back permanently within an hour
7.Hard

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

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

A patient going home with a leg cast is taught about cast care. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

  1. A"I will keep my leg raised on pillows for the first few days."
  2. B"I can push a knitting needle down the cast to scratch an itch."
  3. C"I will keep the cast dry."
  4. D"I will come back if my toes go numb or turn blue."

Answer key

  1. 1. A · 0.9% sodium chloride
  2. 2. B · The patient's own report
  3. 3. A · Paralysis of one side of the body
  4. 4. B · 0.5 × 109/L
  5. 5. D · Driven by compressed air, with oxygen given separately if needed
  6. 6. A · The risk of a full stroke is highest in the days after a TIA
  7. 7. B · Open the airway with a head tilt–chin lift or jaw thrust
  8. 8. B · "I can push a knitting needle down the cast to scratch an itch."

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