Clinical nursing worksheet with answers

Jaundice is a yellow colour of the skin and eyes caused by a raised level of:

1. AGlucose
2. BPotassium
3. CUrea
4. DBilirubin

A medicine given "transdermally" is given:

1. AInto the rectum
2. BInto a muscle
3. CThrough the skin, usually from a patch
4. DUnder the tongue, where it dissolves

Long-term uncontrolled high blood pressure increases the risk of:

1. AStroke, heart attack and kidney disease
2. BAnaemia and osteoporosis
3. CHypothyroidism, gout and hair loss
4. DAsthma, eczema and hay fever

Which of these is one of the "4 Hs", the reversible causes of cardiac arrest?

1. AHypoxia
2. BHyperventilation
3. CHypertension
4. DHyperthyroidism

Which advice is important for a patient on long-term oral corticosteroids?

1. ADouble the dose if a dose is missed
2. BTake them on an empty stomach at night
3. CTake them only when symptoms flare
4. DDo not stop them suddenly

In suspected sepsis, what should ideally be collected before the first dose of antibiotics, as long as it does not delay treatment?

1. AA stool sample for occult blood
2. BA 24-hour urine collection
3. CA fasting cholesterol level
4. DBlood cultures

A patient has had nausea and vomiting for three days and is taking furosemide. Which electrolyte problem is most likely?

1. AHypernatraemia only
2. BHypercalcaemia
3. CHyperkalaemia
4. DHypokalaemia

A patient with metastatic breast cancer is confused and constipated, with a corrected calcium of 3.3 mmol/L (about 13.2 mg/dL). What is usually the first treatment?

1. AIV fluid rehydration, followed by a bisphosphonate
2. BOral calcium supplements and vitamin D
3. CA high-calcium diet
4. DStrict fluid restriction to protect the kidneys