Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Which type of mattress helps prevent pressure ulcers in high-risk patients?

  1. AA thin foam pad placed on the floor
  2. BA mattress with extra blankets on top
  3. CA pressure-redistributing mattress
  4. DA firm mattress with a plastic cover only
2.Easy

Which ethical principle means "do no harm"?

  1. AJustice
  2. BVeracity
  3. CNon-maleficence
  4. DBeneficence
3.Easy

Where is the radial pulse felt?

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

Under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (England and Wales), what is the starting assumption about an adult's capacity?

  1. AOlder adults are assumed to lack capacity
  2. BCapacity is assumed only if a relative agrees
  3. CThe adult has capacity unless it is shown that they lack it
  4. DThe adult lacks capacity until a doctor has formally confirmed otherwise
5.Medium

How should a nurse speak to a patient with hearing loss?

  1. ACover the mouth to stop background noise
  2. BShout loudly from behind the patient so they can hear every word
  3. CFace the patient and speak clearly at a normal pace
  4. DSpeak very fast to keep the message short
6.Medium

If hair needs to be removed before surgery, what is recommended?

  1. AHair removal cream applied in theatre
  2. BShaving with a razor the night before
  3. CPlucking the hairs with tweezers
  4. DElectric clippers on the day of surgery
7.Hard

According to current European (ERC) and 2025 American Heart Association guidelines, what is the first action for a conscious adult who is choking and cannot cough effectively?

  1. AGive a glass of water
  2. BStart chest compressions at once
  3. CGive up to 5 back blows
  4. DGive 5 rescue breaths
8.Hard

Which statement about the use of physical restraint is correct?

  1. AIt is a last resort, uses the least restrictive option and needs regular checks
  2. BIt never needs to be documented if it is used only overnight
  3. CIt is the best way to stop older patients from falling
  4. DIt can be used whenever a patient is confused, without further assessment

Answer key

  1. 1. C · A pressure-redistributing mattress
  2. 2. C · Non-maleficence
  3. 3. B · On the wrist, on the thumb side
  4. 4. C · The adult has capacity unless it is shown that they lack it
  5. 5. C · Face the patient and speak clearly at a normal pace
  6. 6. D · Electric clippers on the day of surgery
  7. 7. C · Give up to 5 back blows
  8. 8. A · It is a last resort, uses the least restrictive option and needs regular checks

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