Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

What does holistic nursing care mean?

1. ALeaving emotional needs to the patient's family
2. BCaring for the whole person: body, mind, social and spiritual needs
3. CGiving the same care to every patient on the ward
4. DCaring only for the illness the patient was admitted to hospital with

What is the pulse pressure?

1. AThe number of heartbeats felt at the wrist in one minute
2. BThe difference between the systolic and diastolic pressure
3. CThe pressure needed to stop the radial pulse
4. DThe average of the systolic and diastolic pressure

Which capillary blood glucose reading before a meal is within the usual target range for an adult?

1. A5.5 mmol/L (99 mg/dL)
2. B14.0 mmol/L (252 mg/dL)
3. C2.8 mmol/L (50 mg/dL)
4. D22.0 mmol/L (396 mg/dL)

What happens in the evaluation step of the nursing process?

1. AThe nurse carries out the planned interventions
2. BThe nurse checks whether the goals have been met and adjusts the plan
3. CThe nurse writes the discharge letter for the doctor
4. DThe nurse collects the patient's history and baseline observations for the first time

How should a patient walk with a standard (non-wheeled) walking frame?

1. APush the frame along the floor while walking quickly
2. BStep forward first, then pull the frame after
3. CLean forward on the frame and slide the feet
4. DLift the frame forward, then step into it

Why are many modern wound dressings designed to keep the wound moist?

1. AMoisture kills all bacteria in the wound
2. BA moist environment supports faster healing
3. CMoist dressings never need changing
4. DDry wounds never become infected

Which task is most appropriate for a registered nurse to delegate to a healthcare assistant (nursing assistant)?

1. AAssessing a newly admitted patient's falls risk
2. BTeaching a patient how to use crutches
3. CEvaluating a patient who has just fallen
4. DHelping a stable patient walk to the bathroom

Before giving a PRN dose of oral morphine, which assessment is most important?

1. AThe patient's blood glucose level
2. BThe patient's last bowel movement
3. CThe respiratory rate and level of sedation
4. DThe patient's weight and height, recorded on admission