Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

What is another word for fever?

1. AHypoxia
2. BHypothermia
3. CHypotension
4. DPyrexia

At what rate should chest compressions be given during adult CPR?

1. A60–80 per minute
2. B100–120 per minute
3. C140–160 per minute
4. D80–90 per minute

What does "dysuria" mean?

1. ABlood in the urine, making it pink
2. BPain or burning when passing urine
3. CLeaking urine when coughing
4. DWaking at night to pass urine

Why do nurses often count the respiratory rate while still appearing to take the pulse?

1. AIt is not allowed to tell patients that breathing is measured
2. BThe pulse and breathing rates are always the same number
3. CCounting breaths is only accurate when the wrist is held
4. DPatients who know their breathing is watched tend to change it

Where in the eye should eye drops be placed?

1. AInto the pocket of the lower eyelid
2. BOnto the upper eyelid while the eye is shut
3. CDirectly onto the centre of the cornea
4. DInto the inner corner of the eye only

A registered nurse delegates a task to a healthcare assistant. Who is accountable for the decision to delegate?

1. AOnly the healthcare assistant
2. BNobody, once the task is handed over
3. CThe registered nurse
4. DThe patient

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

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

A patient standing for the first time after surgery becomes pale, sweaty and dizzy. What should the nurse do first?

1. AGive the patient a sugary drink while standing
2. BEncourage the patient to keep walking to build strength
3. CLeave the patient standing and fetch the blood pressure machine
4. DHelp the patient sit or lie down safely