Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

What does "dysuria" mean?

  1. ALeaking urine when coughing
  2. BWaking at night to pass urine
  3. CPain or burning when passing urine
  4. DBlood in the urine, making it pink
2.Easy

Which ethical principle is about treating patients fairly and sharing resources fairly?

  1. AJustice
  2. BVeracity
  3. CBeneficence
  4. DAutonomy
3.Easy

A blood pressure of 150/95 mmHg measured several times at rest is:

  1. ANormal
  2. BLow
  3. CHigh
  4. DNormal for any adult over 40
4.Medium

Why are patients with a new ileostomy at risk of dehydration?

  1. AThe output is liquid and contains a lot of water and salt
  2. BThey are not allowed to drink for several weeks after surgery
  3. CThe stoma absorbs water from the body
  4. DThe colon removes too much water from the stool
5.Medium

What is informed consent?

  1. AA signed form that removes all liability from staff for any harm caused by the procedure
  2. BAgreement obtained after the procedure
  3. CVoluntary agreement by a patient with capacity, after receiving adequate information
  4. DA signature from any family member
6.Medium

A patient can wash their face and arms but cannot reach their back and feet. What is the best approach?

  1. ALeave the back and feet unwashed
  2. BLet the patient do what they can and help with the rest
  3. CWash the patient completely yourself to save time and effort
  4. DAsk the patient to wait until a relative visits
7.Hard

During medicines reconciliation, the patient says they take an anticoagulant at home, but it has not been prescribed in hospital. What should the nurse do?

  1. ATell the patient to stop it for good
  2. BGive the patient's own supply without telling anyone
  3. CInform the prescriber so the omission can be reviewed
  4. DIgnore it, as the hospital doctor knows best
8.Hard

A patient with a slow-healing leg ulcer is eating less than half of their meals. What is the most helpful nursing action?

  1. AWait until the ulcer heals before addressing nutrition
  2. BGive extra salt to stimulate the appetite
  3. CRefer to the dietitian and support protein and energy intake
  4. DAsk the patient to drink less to avoid swelling

Answer key

  1. 1. C · Pain or burning when passing urine
  2. 2. A · Justice
  3. 3. C · High
  4. 4. A · The output is liquid and contains a lot of water and salt
  5. 5. C · Voluntary agreement by a patient with capacity, after receiving adequate information
  6. 6. B · Let the patient do what they can and help with the rest
  7. 7. C · Inform the prescriber so the omission can be reviewed
  8. 8. C · Refer to the dietitian and support protein and energy intake

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