Clinical nursing worksheet with answers

The term "proteinuria" means:

1. APainful passing of urine
2. BToo much protein in the diet
3. CProtein in the urine
4. DLow protein in the blood

The term "haematuria" means:

1. ABlood in the vomit
2. BBlood in the urine
3. CBlood in the stool
4. DBlood in the sputum

Osteoporosis mainly increases the risk of:

1. AFractures from minor falls
2. BMuscle cramps at night
3. CJoint infections
4. DHigh blood calcium

After removing a peripheral IV cannula, what should the nurse check?

1. AThat the patient's blood glucose is normal before removal
2. BThat the cannula is intact, and apply pressure until bleeding stops
3. CThat the cannula is put back in its sterile packet for the next patient
4. DThat the site is left uncovered and bleeding freely

A patient's abdomen is rigid and board-like, and they lie very still because movement worsens the pain. What does this suggest?

1. AUrinary tract infection
2. BIndigestion
3. CPeritonitis
4. DConstipation

A patient is prescribed two different eye drops at the same time. What is correct?

1. AGive one drop now and the other the next day
2. BWait about five minutes between the two drops
3. CGive both drops at once into the same eye
4. DMix the two drops in one bottle

A patient with a head injury shows rising blood pressure, a falling heart rate and irregular breathing. This suggests:

1. ASepsis
2. BHypovolaemic shock from hidden internal bleeding
3. CRaised intracranial pressure (Cushing's triad)
4. DA panic attack

A patient's blood test shows potassium 6.8 mmol/L and the ECG shows peaked T waves. Which treatment protects the heart most quickly?

1. AA low-potassium diet only
2. BOral potassium supplements
3. CIV calcium gluconate
4. DFurosemide tablets the next day