Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

Which part of a sterile field is considered not sterile?

1. AThe centre of the field
2. BThe area just in front of the nurse
3. CItems placed in the middle of the field
4. DThe outer 2.5 cm (1 inch) border

Where is a sublingual tablet placed?

1. AIn the back of the throat to be swallowed
2. BUnder the tongue
3. CBetween the cheek and the gum
4. DOn top of the tongue to be chewed

Where is a buccal medicine placed?

1. AUnder the tongue, where it dissolves
2. BBetween the cheek and the gum
3. CInside the nostril
4. DOn the back of the tongue

What does the Visual Infusion Phlebitis (VIP) score assess?

1. AThe patient's eyesight before surgery
2. BThe speed of an infusion pump
3. CThe cannula site for signs of phlebitis
4. DThe risk of an allergic reaction to IV drugs

A patient is getting up for the first time after several days in bed. What should the nurse do first?

1. AAsk the patient to walk to the bathroom alone
2. BGive the patient a large drink of water while standing
3. CHave the patient sit on the edge of the bed for a short time before standing
4. DHelp the patient stand up quickly, so that the dizziness has less time to start

How does a nursing diagnosis differ from a medical diagnosis?

1. AIt is made by the doctor and copied by the nurse
2. BIt names the disease or pathology that causes the patient's symptoms
3. CIt is only used after surgery
4. DIt describes the patient's response to a health problem

A patient with capacity tells the nurse they do not want the operation their family keeps pushing for. What is the nurse's best action?

1. ASay nothing to avoid a conflict with the family
2. BLet the family decide, as they know the patient best
3. CSupport the patient to tell the team their wishes
4. DTell the patient to follow the family's advice

What is the best way to check that a patient has learned to use an inhaler correctly?

1. AAsk the patient to show how they use it
2. BAsk them to repeat the drug's name
3. CAsk whether they have any questions
4. DAsk whether they have read the leaflet