Clinical nursing worksheet with answers

What is the usual normal range for serum sodium in adults (in mmol/L, numerically equal to mEq/L)?

1. A95–105 mmol/L
2. B2.2–2.6 mmol/L
3. C3.5–5.0 mmol/L
4. D135–145 mmol/L

What does "dysphagia" mean?

1. ADifficulty speaking
2. BDifficulty swallowing
3. CDifficulty breathing
4. DPain when passing urine

In which type of fracture does the broken bone break through the skin?

1. AA greenstick fracture
2. BAn open (compound) fracture
3. CA stress fracture
4. DA closed (simple) fracture

What is the main benefit of pulmonary rehabilitation for patients with COPD?

1. AA cure for the disease within months
2. BReversal of the lung damage caused by smoking
3. CNo further need for inhalers
4. DBetter exercise capacity and quality of life

What is the recommended first aid for a thermal burn?

1. AApply ice directly to the burn until the pain stops completely
2. BSpread butter or oil over the burn
3. CBurst any blisters to release the fluid
4. DCool it under cool running water for about 20 minutes

Which oxygen device delivers a precise, fixed concentration of oxygen?

1. ANon-rebreathe mask
2. BVenturi mask
3. CSimple face mask
4. DNasal cannula

After a viral illness, a patient has sharp chest pain that is worse lying flat and eased by sitting forward. What is the most likely cause?

1. APericarditis
2. BAortic dissection
3. CPulmonary oedema
4. DStable angina

Which action is most important in protecting a patient with severe neutropenia from infection?

1. ATaking rectal temperatures regularly
2. BGiving routine intramuscular injections
3. CStrict hand hygiene by everyone who has contact with the patient
4. DKeeping fresh flowers and plants in the room to help the patient's mood