Clinical nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Which type of pain is typical of a kidney stone?

  1. AA dull ache in both knees
  2. BA burning pain behind the breastbone after meals
  3. CSevere, colicky pain from the loin towards the groin
  4. DA tight band around the head
2.Easy

What is the priority for a patient who has just had a seizure and is now drowsy?

  1. AHold them down firmly so they cannot move
  2. BLeave them alone to sleep it off without any further observation
  3. CGive them food and water immediately
  4. DPlace them in the recovery position and keep the airway clear
3.Easy

A key nursing measure to reduce catheter-associated urinary tract infection is:

  1. AKeeping the drainage bag above the level of the patient's bladder
  2. BRemoving the catheter as soon as it is no longer needed
  3. CDisconnecting the bag frequently
  4. DChanging the catheter every day
4.Medium

What is the first-line drug treatment for anaphylaxis?

  1. AInhaled steroid
  2. BIntramuscular adrenaline
  3. COral antihistamine such as cetirizine
  4. DIntravenous paracetamol
5.Medium

What is the recommended first aid for a thermal burn?

  1. ABurst any blisters to release the fluid
  2. BSpread butter or oil over the burn
  3. CCool it under cool running water for about 20 minutes
  4. DApply ice directly to the burn until the pain stops completely
6.Medium

Which statement about storing insulin is correct?

  1. AInsulin should be kept in direct sunlight
  2. BInsulin never expires once opened
  3. CAll insulin should be stored in the freezer to keep it fresh
  4. DUnopened insulin is kept in the fridge and must not be frozen
7.Hard

In a patient with a head injury, which is usually the earliest sign of rising intracranial pressure?

  1. AA slow pulse with high blood pressure
  2. BA fixed, dilated pupil on both sides
  3. CA change in level of consciousness
  4. DIrregular breathing pauses
8.Hard

Shortly after starting a transfusion, a patient becomes breathless, wheezy and hypotensive with facial swelling. What should the nurse do first?

  1. AStop the transfusion, keep IV access and call for urgent help
  2. BGive paracetamol and an antihistamine and continue the transfusion
  3. CFinish the unit quickly so the exposure time is as short as possible
  4. DSlow the transfusion rate and recheck the observations in an hour

Answer key

  1. 1. C · Severe, colicky pain from the loin towards the groin
  2. 2. D · Place them in the recovery position and keep the airway clear
  3. 3. B · Removing the catheter as soon as it is no longer needed
  4. 4. B · Intramuscular adrenaline
  5. 5. C · Cool it under cool running water for about 20 minutes
  6. 6. D · Unopened insulin is kept in the fridge and must not be frozen
  7. 7. C · A change in level of consciousness
  8. 8. A · Stop the transfusion, keep IV access and call for urgent help

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