Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

When using a fire extinguisher with the PASS method, where should it be aimed?

1. AAt the base of the fire
2. BAt the smoke above the fire
3. CAt the wall behind the fire
4. DAt the top of the flames

What is an incident report used for?

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

Which of these is subjective data?

1. AThe patient's temperature is 37.9 °C
2. BThe patient's skin is pale and moist
3. CThe patient says she feels sick
4. DThe patient vomited 150 mL

During a blood transfusion the patient develops fever, rigors and back pain. What should the nurse do first?

1. ASlow the transfusion down and recheck the observations in an hour
2. BFinish the bag quickly to reduce exposure
3. CStop the transfusion and call for urgent medical help
4. DGive paracetamol and continue the transfusion

Which Glasgow Coma Scale score indicates a fully alert patient?

1. A15
2. B10
3. C3
4. D12

How is a 24-hour urine collection started?

1. AOnly urine passed at night is collected
2. BThe first urine of the morning is kept and the rest of the day's urine is discarded
3. CA sample is taken every four hours and the rest discarded
4. DThe first urine of the morning is discarded and the time noted, then all urine is kept

A pressure ulcer shows full-thickness tissue loss with exposed bone. How is it classified?

1. ACategory 4
2. BCategory 3
3. CSuspected deep tissue injury
4. DCategory 2

An older patient who lives alone is ready to go home after a hip fracture but worries about washing and cooking. Which referral is most appropriate?

1. ADietitian for a weight-loss plan
2. BSpeech and language therapy for a swallowing assessment
3. COccupational therapy for a home assessment
4. DPodiatry for nail care