Clinical nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

How deep should chest compressions be during adult CPR?

  1. A5–6 cm
  2. B8–10 cm
  3. C2–3 cm
  4. D1–2 cm
2.Easy

What does the abbreviation DVT stand for?

  1. ADilated ventricular tract
  2. BDiastolic venous tension
  3. CDirect vascular therapy
  4. DDeep vein thrombosis
3.Easy

What is the usual normal platelet count in adults?

  1. A150–400 × 109/L (150,000–400,000/mm3)
  2. B4–11 × 109/L (4,000–11,000/mm3)
  3. C1–2 × 109/L (1,000–2,000/mm3)
  4. D1,000–2,000 × 109/L (1–2 million/mm3)
4.Medium

After a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, a patient has pain in the shoulder tip. What is the most likely cause?

  1. AA broken collarbone from being moved onto the table
  2. BGas used during the operation irritating the diaphragm
  3. CA heart attack caused by the stress of surgery
  4. DAn allergic reaction to the dressing
5.Medium

During an IV infusion, the area around the cannula becomes swollen, cool and pale, and the infusion slows. What is likely?

  1. APhlebitis caused by bacterial infection of the vein wall
  2. BAir embolism
  3. CInfiltration of fluid into the surrounding tissue
  4. DFluid overload of the circulation
6.Medium

A patient with renal colic is asked to pass urine through a strainer. Why?

  1. ATo remove bacteria from the urine
  2. BTo measure the urine's pH and specific gravity
  3. CTo catch any stone so that it can be analysed
  4. DTo make passing urine less painful
7.Hard

Several hours after thyroid surgery, a patient has increasing neck swelling, stridor and difficulty breathing. What is most likely?

  1. AA thyroid storm
  2. BA haematoma compressing the airway
  3. CHypocalcaemia from parathyroid damage
  4. DNormal postoperative swelling
8.Hard

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

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

Answer key

  1. 1. A · 5–6 cm
  2. 2. D · Deep vein thrombosis
  3. 3. A · 150–400 × 109/L (150,000–400,000/mm3)
  4. 4. B · Gas used during the operation irritating the diaphragm
  5. 5. C · Infiltration of fluid into the surrounding tissue
  6. 6. C · To catch any stone so that it can be analysed
  7. 7. B · A haematoma compressing the airway
  8. 8. D · Withhold it and check with the prescriber or pharmacist first

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