Clinical nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

The term "hypoxaemia" means:

  1. AA high level of carbon dioxide in the blood
  2. BA low level of glucose in the blood
  3. CA low level of oxygen in the arterial blood
  4. DA low red blood cell count
2.Easy

Anaemia means:

  1. AA lower than normal haemoglobin level
  2. BA higher than normal white cell count
  3. CA low platelet count
  4. DA raised blood glucose level
3.Easy

Which sign suggests phlebitis at an intravenous cannula site?

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

Why are patients asked to fast before a general anaesthetic?

  1. ATo lower the blood glucose before surgery
  2. BTo prevent postoperative constipation and abdominal bloating
  3. CTo make the surgery shorter
  4. DTo reduce the risk of aspirating stomach contents
5.Medium

A patient's seizure has lasted more than five minutes. What does this mean?

  1. ARestrain the limbs to stop the movements
  2. BIt should be treated as status epilepticus and emergency medication given
  3. CPlace something in the mouth to prevent tongue biting
  4. DIt is normal and needs no treatment
6.Medium

Which mask is required for staff during an aerosol-generating procedure on a patient with a respiratory infection spread by aerosols?

  1. ANo mask, as long as gloves are worn
  2. BA cloth face covering
  3. CA standard fluid-repellent surgical mask with a visor
  4. DA fit-tested respirator mask (such as FFP3 or N95)
7.Hard

A patient who has had a kidney stone is taught about prevention. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

  1. A"I will drink less water so I don't need to pass urine as often."
  2. B"I will aim to drink plenty of fluids spread through every day."
  3. C"I will try to pass pale urine."
  4. D"I will follow the diet advice for my stone type."
8.Hard

Soon after starting chemotherapy for a high-grade lymphoma, a patient has rising potassium, phosphate and uric acid with falling urine output. What is the most likely cause?

  1. ATumour lysis syndrome
  2. BAdrenal insufficiency
  3. CRefeeding syndrome
  4. DSyndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion

Answer key

  1. 1. C · A low level of oxygen in the arterial blood
  2. 2. A · A lower than normal haemoglobin level
  3. 3. C · Redness, pain and swelling along the vein
  4. 4. D · To reduce the risk of aspirating stomach contents
  5. 5. B · It should be treated as status epilepticus and emergency medication given
  6. 6. D · A fit-tested respirator mask (such as FFP3 or N95)
  7. 7. A · "I will drink less water so I don't need to pass urine as often."
  8. 8. A · Tumour lysis syndrome

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