Clinical nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Why is a platelet transfusion given?

  1. ATo prevent or treat bleeding in a patient with low or poorly working platelets
  2. BTo treat a high white cell count in a patient with infection or leukaemia
  3. CTo raise the haemoglobin level in a patient with anaemia
  4. DTo provide extra protein
2.Easy

What does a pulse oximeter measure?

  1. AThe percentage of haemoglobin saturated with oxygen
  2. BThe amount of oxygen dissolved in the plasma
  3. CThe partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the blood
  4. DThe concentration of haemoglobin in the blood
3.Easy

On an ECG, what does the P wave represent?

  1. AAtrial depolarisation
  2. BVentricular depolarisation
  3. CClosure of the heart valves
  4. DVentricular repolarisation
4.Medium

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

  1. AReversal of the lung damage caused by smoking
  2. BA cure for the disease within months
  3. CBetter exercise capacity and quality of life
  4. DNo further need for inhalers
5.Medium

How does CPAP help a patient with obstructive sleep apnoea?

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

Why does a patient with a suspected TIA need urgent specialist assessment?

  1. AA TIA always turns into a brain tumour unless it is treated
  2. BThe risk of a full stroke is highest in the days after a TIA
  3. CThe symptoms will come back permanently within an hour
  4. DThe patient needs urgent surgery on the brain
7.Hard

Which type of drug is commonly used to treat neuropathic pain?

  1. AAntibiotics such as amoxicillin, given as a long course
  2. BSome anticonvulsants or antidepressants, such as gabapentin
  3. CAntihistamines such as cetirizine
  4. DProton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole
8.Hard

How should pain be assessed in a patient with advanced dementia who cannot describe it?

  1. ABy asking the patient to rate their pain on a numerical scale from 0 to 10
  2. BBy assuming the patient has no pain unless they are crying out or calling for help
  3. CBy checking the blood pressure only
  4. DWith an observational pain tool that scores facial expression, behaviour and body language

Answer key

  1. 1. A · To prevent or treat bleeding in a patient with low or poorly working platelets
  2. 2. A · The percentage of haemoglobin saturated with oxygen
  3. 3. A · Atrial depolarisation
  4. 4. C · Better exercise capacity and quality of life
  5. 5. B · It keeps the upper airway open during sleep with continuous air pressure
  6. 6. B · The risk of a full stroke is highest in the days after a TIA
  7. 7. B · Some anticonvulsants or antidepressants, such as gabapentin
  8. 8. D · With an observational pain tool that scores facial expression, behaviour and body language

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