Clinical nursing worksheet with answers

What does a peak flow meter measure?

1. AThe oxygen level in the blood during a deep breath
2. BThe fastest rate at which a person can blow air out
3. CThe total amount of air the lungs can hold
4. DThe number of breaths per minute

The term "dyspnoea" means:

1. AA cough with sputum
2. BBreathlessness
3. CChest pain on breathing
4. DNoisy breathing during sleep

Before giving the first dose of an antibiotic, what must the nurse check?

1. AThe time of the patient's last meal
2. BThe patient's height
3. CThe patient's blood group
4. DThe patient's allergy status

What should a patient starting oral iron tablets be told?

1. AThey must take the tablets with strong tea
2. BTheir urine will turn bright green
3. CThe tablets will cause weight loss
4. DTheir stools may turn dark or black

Why should a urinary catheter drainage bag be kept below the level of the bladder?

1. ATo keep the urine warm
2. BTo make the bag easier for the nurse to empty
3. CTo stop the catheter from falling out
4. DTo prevent urine flowing back into the bladder

A patient on peritoneal dialysis notices the drained fluid has become cloudy and has abdominal pain. What is likely?

1. APeritonitis
2. BNormal dialysis fluid
3. CConstipation
4. DA urinary tract infection

A patient has a single hot, swollen, very painful knee and a fever. Why is urgent joint aspiration important?

1. ATo check for rheumatoid arthritis antibodies in the joint fluid
2. BTo rule out septic arthritis, which can rapidly destroy the joint
3. CTo measure the patient's cholesterol
4. DTo prevent osteoporosis

A nurse is unsure whether a prescribed dose of a high-risk drug is correct. What is the safest action?

1. AWithhold it and check with the prescriber or pharmacist first
2. BGive the dose because the doctor has signed the prescription
3. CGive half the dose as a compromise until the doctor is available
4. DAsk the patient whether the dose looks the same as usual and give it