Clinical nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Which pain scale is often used for adults who can communicate?

  1. AThe Braden pressure ulcer scale
  2. BThe Glasgow Coma Scale
  3. CA 0–10 numerical rating scale
  4. DThe Apgar score
2.Easy

Which blood test is most commonly used to confirm damage to the heart muscle in a suspected heart attack?

  1. ATroponin
  2. BD-dimer
  3. CBilirubin
  4. DAmylase
3.Easy

What is the Visual Infusion Phlebitis (VIP) score used for?

  1. AScoring the patient's pain
  2. BChecking blood glucose control
  3. CMeasuring the speed and volume of an infusion
  4. DAssessing a cannula site for signs of phlebitis
4.Medium

Long-term amiodarone treatment can affect which of the following?

  1. AThyroid function, the lungs and the skin's sensitivity to sunlight
  2. BHair colour and nail growth only, with no effect on organs
  3. CThe sense of smell and taste only, with no other effects
  4. DBlood glucose and cholesterol only
5.Medium

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

  1. AHypoxia
  2. BHyperthyroidism
  3. CHyperventilation
  4. DHypertension
6.Medium

A dying patient can no longer drink and has a dry mouth. What is the most appropriate nursing care?

  1. AFrequent mouth care that keeps the lips and mouth moist
  2. BLeaving the mouth alone to avoid disturbing them
  3. CStarting a fast intravenous infusion to correct the dryness
  4. DInserting a nasogastric tube for fluids
7.Hard

A patient with new fast atrial fibrillation has chest pain, a blood pressure of 75/40 mmHg and is confused. What does this indicate?

  1. AA normal response to atrial fibrillation needing no action
  2. BHaemodynamic instability needing urgent treatment, possibly electrical cardioversion
  3. CAnxiety about the new diagnosis that will settle with reassurance and rest alone
  4. DA stable rhythm that can safely be reviewed at the next routine ward round
8.Hard

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

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

Answer key

  1. 1. C · A 0–10 numerical rating scale
  2. 2. A · Troponin
  3. 3. D · Assessing a cannula site for signs of phlebitis
  4. 4. A · Thyroid function, the lungs and the skin's sensitivity to sunlight
  5. 5. A · Hypoxia
  6. 6. A · Frequent mouth care that keeps the lips and mouth moist
  7. 7. B · Haemodynamic instability needing urgent treatment, possibly electrical cardioversion
  8. 8. B · Strict hand hygiene by everyone who has contact with the patient

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