Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Which test is a typical use of an intradermal injection?

  1. AA dose of intravenous antibiotics
  2. BA tuberculin (Mantoux) skin test
  3. CA dose of insulin
  4. DA flu vaccine for adults
2.Easy

What is an incident report used for?

  1. ARecording an event that caused or could have caused harm
  2. BRecording staff holiday requests
  3. COrdering equipment for the ward
  4. DRecording the patient's daily observations and fluid balance
3.Easy

Where is the radial pulse felt?

  1. AOn the neck, beside the windpipe
  2. BIn the groin
  3. COn the wrist, on the thumb side
  4. DOn the top of the foot
4.Medium

What is the purpose of a negative-pressure isolation room?

  1. AAir flows into the room, so airborne particles do not escape into the corridor
  2. BThe low pressure kills bacteria inside the room
  3. CAir flows out of the room, keeping germs from the corridor away from the patient
  4. DIt makes it easier for patients to breathe
5.Medium

How should a patient walk with a standard (non-wheeled) walking frame?

  1. ALift the frame forward, then step into it
  2. BPush the frame along the floor while walking quickly
  3. CStep forward first, then pull the frame after
  4. DLean forward on the frame and slide the feet
6.Medium

A goal states: "The patient will report pain of 3/10 or less within one hour of analgesia." After one hour the patient reports 6/10. What should the nurse do?

  1. AWait until the next day to evaluate again
  2. BRecord the goal as not met and review the plan
  3. CChange the goal to 6/10 or less so that it counts as met
  4. DRecord the goal as met, as the pain has gone down
7.Hard

A patient has been taught to walk with underarm crutches. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

  1. A"I'll keep the crutch tips about a step out to the side and front."
  2. B"I'll check the rubber tips regularly for wear."
  3. C"I'll take my weight through my hands on the hand grips."
  4. D"I'll rest my weight on the tops of the crutches under my arms."
8.Hard

A patient says they have no pain, but grimaces and holds their side whenever they move. What should the nurse do?

  1. AExplore the difference gently and assess the pain further
  2. BRecord "no pain" and take no further action
  3. CGive the strongest analgesic available straight away
  4. DTell the patient they are not being honest

Answer key

  1. 1. B · A tuberculin (Mantoux) skin test
  2. 2. A · Recording an event that caused or could have caused harm
  3. 3. C · On the wrist, on the thumb side
  4. 4. A · Air flows into the room, so airborne particles do not escape into the corridor
  5. 5. A · Lift the frame forward, then step into it
  6. 6. B · Record the goal as not met and review the plan
  7. 7. D · "I'll rest my weight on the tops of the crutches under my arms."
  8. 8. A · Explore the difference gently and assess the pain further

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