Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

What is IV infiltration?

1. AAn infection of the blood from the cannula
2. BInflammation of the vein wall caused by irritation from the cannula
3. CLeakage of a non-irritant fluid into the tissue around the vein
4. DA blood clot forming at the tip of the cannula

What is referred pain?

1. APain that has been treated by a specialist
2. BPain that is reported by a relative
3. CPain that only occurs at night
4. DPain felt in a place away from its source

What does a healthy stoma usually look like?

1. ADry and covered in a crust
2. BDry and pale white
3. CMoist and pink to red
4. DDark purple or black

A patient with a leg injury is climbing stairs with crutches. Which leg should go up first?

1. ABoth legs together
2. BThe unaffected leg
3. CThe crutches always go first
4. DThe injured leg

Which position is recommended to reduce pressure on the sacrum and hips when a patient lies on their side?

1. ALying flat on the back with the head raised steeply
2. BLying directly on the hip at 90 degrees
3. CA 30-degree tilt supported with pillows
4. DSitting upright in bed for many hours

Which patient goal is written in a SMART way?

1. AThe patient will try to eat more
2. BThe patient will improve mobility
3. CThe patient will feel better soon
4. DThe patient will walk 20 metres with a frame by Friday

A competent adult patient asks the nurse not to tell their family about their cancer diagnosis. What should the nurse do?

1. AAsk the doctor to tell the family anyway
2. BRespect the request and not share the information with the family
3. CTell the family, because relatives have a right to know about a serious diagnosis
4. DTell the family only if they ask directly

A recently discharged patient sends the nurse a friend request on social media. What is the most appropriate response?

1. AAccept it but only post about work
2. BAccept it, since the patient has gone home
3. CAccept it and ask how they are getting on
4. DDecline it, to keep a professional boundary