Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

Which complication of long bed rest causes the foot to point downwards and stiffen in that position?

1. AFlat foot
2. BClub foot
3. CHammer toe
4. DFoot drop

A nurse sees a colleague giving care that puts a patient at risk. What should the nurse do?

1. AIgnore it to keep a good relationship with the colleague
2. BWait to see whether it happens again
3. CPost about it on social media
4. DRaise the concern through the proper channels

What is oedema?

1. AA bruise under the skin
2. BDry, flaking skin
3. CRedness and warmth of the skin caused by infection
4. DSwelling caused by excess fluid in the tissues

When are non-sterile gloves needed?

1. AOnly when the patient is known to have an infection
2. BFor every patient contact, including taking a pulse or blood pressure
3. CWhen contact with blood, body fluids or broken skin is expected
4. DOnly when handling medicines

How is pitting oedema checked?

1. APinch the skin on the back of the hand and see how fast it falls back
2. BMeasure the width of both calves with a tape measure once a week and compare them
3. CPress on the nail bed and time the return of colour
4. DPress over a bony area such as the shin for a few seconds and look for a dent

Why are older adults at higher risk of dehydration?

1. AThey lose less water through the skin
2. BTheir kidneys hold on to more water
3. CThey usually drink more than younger adults
4. DTheir sense of thirst is often reduced

Which action is most effective in preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infection?

1. AGiving antibiotics to every catheterised patient
2. BWashing out the bladder every day
3. CRemoving the catheter as soon as it is no longer needed
4. DChanging the drainage bag every few hours to keep the system fresh

Which sequence of steps is correct when taking off personal protective equipment?

1. AGloves, then mask, then gown, then eye protection
2. BGown, then mask, then gloves, then eye protection
3. CGloves, then eye protection, then gown, then mask
4. DEye protection, then mask, then gown, then gloves