Clinical nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Rheumatoid arthritis typically affects:

  1. AOnly one large weight-bearing joint, such as the knee or hip
  2. BThe small joints of the hands and feet on both sides of the body
  3. COnly the big toe
  4. DOnly the spine
2.Easy

What is a normal capillary refill time in an adult?

  1. AMore than 15 seconds
  2. B2 seconds or less
  3. C8–10 seconds
  4. D5–6 seconds
3.Easy

Seasonal influenza is mainly spread by:

  1. AMosquito and other insect bites in warm weather
  2. BContaminated food only
  3. CBlood transfusions and contaminated needles
  4. DRespiratory droplets and contaminated hands or surfaces
4.Medium

How does CPAP help a patient with obstructive sleep apnoea?

  1. AIt removes excess carbon dioxide from the lungs by gentle suction
  2. BIt delivers bronchodilator drugs deep into the lungs overnight
  3. CIt keeps the upper airway open during sleep with continuous air pressure
  4. DIt strengthens the breathing muscles during the day
5.Medium

After thyroid surgery, a patient has tingling around the mouth and muscle cramps. Which electrolyte problem should be suspected?

  1. AHypernatraemia
  2. BHypocalcaemia
  3. CHypermagnesaemia
  4. DHyperkalaemia
6.Medium

A patient on haemodialysis has an arteriovenous fistula in the left arm. Which nursing care is correct?

  1. AAvoid blood pressure readings and blood samples on that arm
  2. BUse the fistula arm for routine IV cannulas
  3. CKeep the arm raised and still at all times
  4. DApply a tight bandage over the fistula at night to protect it
7.Hard

A patient with an epidural catheter develops new back pain and increasing leg weakness when the block should be wearing off. What should be suspected?

  1. AMuscle strain from lying in the same position in bed for many hours
  2. BMild hypokalaemia
  3. CThe normal expected effect of the local anaesthetic
  4. DAn epidural haematoma or abscess compressing the spinal cord
8.Hard

Why is hypokalaemia particularly dangerous in a patient taking digoxin?

  1. ALow potassium increases the risk of digoxin toxicity
  2. BLow potassium makes digoxin work too slowly
  3. CDigoxin raises potassium to dangerous levels when it is already low
  4. DLow potassium stops digoxin from being absorbed

Answer key

  1. 1. B · The small joints of the hands and feet on both sides of the body
  2. 2. B · 2 seconds or less
  3. 3. D · Respiratory droplets and contaminated hands or surfaces
  4. 4. C · It keeps the upper airway open during sleep with continuous air pressure
  5. 5. B · Hypocalcaemia
  6. 6. A · Avoid blood pressure readings and blood samples on that arm
  7. 7. D · An epidural haematoma or abscess compressing the spinal cord
  8. 8. A · Low potassium increases the risk of digoxin toxicity

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