Clinical nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

The term "haematuria" means:

  1. ABlood in the vomit
  2. BBlood in the stool
  3. CBlood in the sputum
  4. DBlood in the urine
2.Easy

What is the lowest possible score on the Glasgow Coma Scale?

  1. A5
  2. B0
  3. C1
  4. D3
3.Easy

The MUST tool is used to screen adults for:

  1. ARisk of falls
  2. BMalnutrition
  3. CPressure ulcer risk
  4. DDepression
4.Medium

A postoperative patient has a heart rate of 125/min, blood pressure 88/50 mmHg and a blood-soaked dressing. What is happening?

  1. AHypovolaemic shock from bleeding
  2. BSeptic shock from a urinary infection
  3. CNormal pain response
  4. DAnxiety only
5.Medium

Why is blood pressure monitored closely in a patient with an epidural infusion?

  1. ABlood pressure readings show whether the catheter is infected
  2. BThe epidural pump uses the blood pressure to set the rate
  3. CEpidurals always cause severe hypertension that needs regular treatment
  4. DThe local anaesthetic can block sympathetic nerves and cause hypotension
6.Medium

Which advice should be given to a patient with a new permanent pacemaker?

  1. ATell staff about the pacemaker before any MRI scan or procedure
  2. BStop all heart medicines straight away
  3. CNever raise the arm on that side again
  4. DAvoid using all household electrical appliances such as kettles
7.Hard

Which feature suggests moisture-associated skin damage rather than a pressure ulcer?

  1. AA deep wound over the sacrum with exposed bone and a dark base
  2. BA round area of necrosis over the heel
  3. CDiffuse, superficial redness in a skin fold, not over a bony prominence
  4. DNon-blanching redness directly over the hip bone after lying on one side
8.Hard

Which statement about oxygen in a patient with suspected acute coronary syndrome is correct?

  1. AOxygen replaces the need for an ECG
  2. BHigh-flow oxygen should always be given, whatever the SpO2
  3. COxygen is given if the SpO2 is below the target range
  4. DOxygen must never be given in chest pain

Answer key

  1. 1. D · Blood in the urine
  2. 2. D · 3
  3. 3. B · Malnutrition
  4. 4. A · Hypovolaemic shock from bleeding
  5. 5. D · The local anaesthetic can block sympathetic nerves and cause hypotension
  6. 6. A · Tell staff about the pacemaker before any MRI scan or procedure
  7. 7. C · Diffuse, superficial redness in a skin fold, not over a bony prominence
  8. 8. C · Oxygen is given if the SpO2 is below the target range

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