Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Where is a buccal medicine placed?

  1. AOn the back of the tongue
  2. BInside the nostril
  3. CBetween the cheek and the gum
  4. DUnder the tongue, where it dissolves
2.Easy

What does "glycosuria" mean?

  1. ABlood in the urine
  2. BPus in the urine
  3. CProtein in the urine
  4. DGlucose in the urine
3.Easy

Which test is a typical use of an intradermal injection?

  1. AA dose of insulin
  2. BA dose of intravenous antibiotics
  3. CA flu vaccine for adults
  4. DA tuberculin (Mantoux) skin test
4.Medium

Which stool sample is suitable for Clostridioides difficile testing?

  1. AA stool sample mixed with urine
  2. BA loose stool that takes the shape of the container
  3. CA hard, formed stool collected first thing in the morning
  4. DA dry smear of stool on a tissue
5.Medium

While wearing sterile gloves, where should the nurse keep their hands?

  1. AAbove waist level and in sight
  2. BResting on the edge of the sterile field
  3. CBehind the back when not in use
  4. DFolded under the armpits to keep warm
6.Medium

Why should the same pain scale be used each time a patient's pain is assessed?

  1. ASo the patient learns the right answer to give
  2. BBecause only one scale is valid for adults
  3. CBecause using different pain scales on one patient is against the law
  4. DSo scores can be compared to see whether pain is improving
7.Hard

A patient with diabetes is found unresponsive with a very low blood glucose and cannot swallow. What is the correct approach?

  1. AGive the patient's usual dose of insulin
  2. BPour sugary juice into the patient's mouth
  3. CWait for the patient to wake up and then give food
  4. DCall for help and give glucose by another route, such as IV glucose or IM glucagon, as per protocol
8.Hard

When is a "clean" (non-sterile) technique acceptable instead of an aseptic technique?

  1. AFor inserting a central venous catheter
  2. BFor procedures that do not enter sterile body areas, such as giving an oral medicine
  3. CFor inserting a urinary catheter
  4. DFor dressing a fresh surgical wound in theatre, provided that non-sterile gloves are worn throughout

Answer key

  1. 1. C · Between the cheek and the gum
  2. 2. D · Glucose in the urine
  3. 3. D · A tuberculin (Mantoux) skin test
  4. 4. B · A loose stool that takes the shape of the container
  5. 5. A · Above waist level and in sight
  6. 6. D · So scores can be compared to see whether pain is improving
  7. 7. D · Call for help and give glucose by another route, such as IV glucose or IM glucagon, as per protocol
  8. 8. B · For procedures that do not enter sterile body areas, such as giving an oral medicine

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