Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

What is delirium?

  1. AA lifelong learning disability
  2. BA normal part of ageing
  3. CA sudden, fluctuating disturbance of attention and awareness
  4. DA slowly progressive loss of memory and thinking over several years
2.Easy

On admission to a ward, what should a patient be shown early for their safety?

  1. AWhere the drug cupboard keys are kept
  2. BWhere the staff room is
  3. CHow to read their medical notes
  4. DHow to use the call bell
3.Easy

What is the ratio of compressions to rescue breaths in adult CPR?

  1. A30 compressions to 2 breaths
  2. B15 compressions to 2 breaths
  3. C5 compressions to 1 breath
  4. D10 compressions to 1 breath
4.Medium

When should blood cultures be taken in a patient with suspected sepsis?

  1. AOnly after three days of antibiotics, to see if they are working
  2. BBefore antibiotics are given, as long as this does not delay them
  3. COnly if the temperature rises above 40 °C
  4. DAfter the patient has recovered from the infection
5.Medium

What is the main aim of "protected mealtimes" on hospital wards?

  1. ATo let patients eat without interruptions, with help where needed
  2. BTo stop visitors from bringing any food into hospital
  3. CTo give staff a fixed break while the patients are eating their meals
  4. DTo make sure all patients eat the same meal at once
6.Medium

How should a nurse help a patient with severe visual impairment on admission?

  1. AMove the patient's belongings around to keep the area tidy
  2. BGuide the patient by pushing them gently from behind as they walk
  3. CSpeak more loudly than usual
  4. DIntroduce themselves, describe the room and keep items in place
7.Hard

An 86-year-old has new confusion and a temperature of 37.1 °C. Why should infection still be considered?

  1. AA temperature of 37.1 °C is a fever in older adults
  2. BConfusion is always caused by infection in older adults
  3. COlder adults often have a weaker fever response to infection
  4. DOlder adults normally have a higher body temperature
8.Hard

A patient's NEWS2 score suddenly rises from 1 to 7. What is the appropriate response?

  1. AUrgent or emergency response with immediate senior clinical review
  2. BContinue four-hourly observations
  3. CDocument it, repeat the observations and inform the doctor at the next ward round
  4. DRecheck the observations tomorrow morning

Answer key

  1. 1. C · A sudden, fluctuating disturbance of attention and awareness
  2. 2. D · How to use the call bell
  3. 3. A · 30 compressions to 2 breaths
  4. 4. B · Before antibiotics are given, as long as this does not delay them
  5. 5. A · To let patients eat without interruptions, with help where needed
  6. 6. D · Introduce themselves, describe the room and keep items in place
  7. 7. C · Older adults often have a weaker fever response to infection
  8. 8. A · Urgent or emergency response with immediate senior clinical review

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