Clinical nursing worksheet with answers

Osteoporosis mainly increases the risk of:

1. AMuscle cramps at night
2. BJoint infections
3. CFractures from minor falls
4. DHigh blood calcium

A patient with suspected pulmonary tuberculosis should be cared for using:

1. AStandard precautions only on an open ward
2. BAirborne precautions in a single room
3. CContact precautions only
4. DNo special precautions

The term "tinnitus" means:

1. ARinging or buzzing in the ears
2. BLoss of balance and dizziness
3. CBlurred vision
4. DA blocked nose

Why are older adults at higher risk of dehydration?

1. AThey always drink large amounts of tea
2. BTheir sense of thirst is often reduced
3. CTheir kidneys hold on to too much water
4. DTheir body water content increases with age

Under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (England and Wales), which principle applies?

1. AEveryone over 75 is assumed to lack capacity
2. BCapacity is decided by the next of kin, who must sign a form for every decision
3. CA person must be assumed to have capacity unless it is shown that they lack it
4. DA diagnosis of dementia means the person lacks capacity for all decisions

A patient with type 1 diabetes has blood glucose of 25 mmol/L, deep rapid breathing and ketones in the urine. What is the likely diagnosis?

1. AHypoglycaemia
2. BDiabetic ketoacidosis
3. CNormal glucose fluctuation
4. DHyperosmolar hyperglycaemic state without ketones

After a high spinal cord injury, a patient has low blood pressure with a slow heart rate and warm, dry skin. What is most likely?

1. ANeurogenic shock
2. BSeptic shock
3. CHypovolaemic shock
4. DCardiac tamponade

A patient taking regular ibuprofen suddenly develops severe upper abdominal pain, a rigid abdomen and becomes tachycardic. What is most likely?

1. AConstipation
2. BA perforated peptic ulcer
3. CIrritable bowel syndrome
4. DIndigestion that will settle with antacids