Clinical nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

What is the immediate first aid after a needlestick injury?

  1. AIgnore it if the needle looked clean
  2. BSuck the wound to remove the blood, then cover it with a plaster
  3. CWash the wound with soap and running water without scrubbing
  4. DScrub the wound hard with a brush
2.Easy

What does the INR measure?

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

Why is jewellery removed or taped before surgery?

  1. ABecause metal jewellery increases blood loss during the operation
  2. BTo make the patient's weight easier to measure
  3. CBecause metal raises the risk of postoperative nausea
  4. DTo reduce the risk of diathermy burns and pressure injury
4.Medium

After a needlestick injury from a patient known to have HIV, why must the nurse report it immediately?

  1. APost-exposure prophylaxis works best when started as soon as possible
  2. BThe needle must be sent for culture
  3. CThe patient will need antibiotics
  4. DThe nurse must be tested for HIV the same day to confirm infection
5.Medium

A patient has colicky abdominal pain, a swollen abdomen, vomiting and has not passed stool or wind for two days. What is the likely problem?

  1. AAppendicitis without complications
  2. BBowel obstruction
  3. CGastroenteritis
  4. DIrritable bowel syndrome
6.Medium

A patient is admitted with cellulitis of the leg. Why might the nurse mark the edge of the redness on the skin?

  1. ATo help the patient find the sore area
  2. BTo monitor whether the infection is spreading or improving
  3. CTo mark the site for an injection
  4. DTo show the surgeon exactly where to make the incision
7.Hard

Which statement about oxygen in a patient with suspected acute coronary syndrome is correct?

  1. AHigh-flow oxygen should always be given, whatever the SpO2
  2. BOxygen must never be given in chest pain
  3. COxygen replaces the need for an ECG
  4. DOxygen is given if the SpO2 is below the target range
8.Hard

A patient with new fast atrial fibrillation has chest pain, a blood pressure of 75/40 mmHg and is confused. What does this indicate?

  1. AAnxiety about the new diagnosis that will settle with reassurance and rest alone
  2. BHaemodynamic instability needing urgent treatment, possibly electrical cardioversion
  3. CA normal response to atrial fibrillation needing no action
  4. DA stable rhythm that can safely be reviewed at the next routine ward round

Answer key

  1. 1. C · Wash the wound with soap and running water without scrubbing
  2. 2. D · How long the blood takes to clot, compared with a standard
  3. 3. D · To reduce the risk of diathermy burns and pressure injury
  4. 4. A · Post-exposure prophylaxis works best when started as soon as possible
  5. 5. B · Bowel obstruction
  6. 6. B · To monitor whether the infection is spreading or improving
  7. 7. D · Oxygen is given if the SpO2 is below the target range
  8. 8. B · Haemodynamic instability needing urgent treatment, possibly electrical cardioversion

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