Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

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

What does "stat" mean on a prescription?

1. AGive only if needed
2. BGive only at night
3. CGive once, immediately
4. DGive every four hours

What are black, sticky, tar-like stools called?

1. AHaematuria
2. BSteatorrhoea
3. CConstipation
4. DMelaena

When measuring a wound, how is the length usually taken?

1. AAround the edge of the wound with a tape measure
2. BIn the head-to-toe direction across the longest part
3. CIn whichever direction is shortest
4. DFrom the wound to the nearest joint

A patient with capacity wants to leave hospital against medical advice. What should the nurse do?

1. AExplain the risks, inform the doctor and document the discussion
2. BLock the ward door to keep the patient in until the doctor arrives
3. CHide the patient's clothes so they cannot leave
4. DLet them go without telling anyone

Which of these is recorded as fluid intake on a fluid balance chart?

1. AIntravenous fluids
2. BUrine output from a catheter
3. CVomit
4. DWound drainage

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

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

Five days after hip surgery, a patient suddenly becomes breathless with sharp chest pain and a fast heart rate. What should the nurse suspect?

1. AA chest infection developing slowly
2. BA pulmonary embolism
3. CNormal recovery after hip surgery
4. DAnxiety about going home