Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

What does SpO₂ measure?

1. AThe breathing rate
2. BThe amount of CO₂ in exhaled air
3. CThe partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood, measured by blood gas
4. DThe oxygen saturation of haemoglobin, measured by pulse oximetry

Which blood test is used to monitor patients taking warfarin?

1. AThe HbA1c
2. BThe INR
3. CThe white cell count
4. DThe serum sodium

Which of these counts as a form of restraint?

1. AA walking frame next to the bed
2. BBed rails raised to stop the patient getting out
3. CNon-slip socks on the patient's feet
4. DA call bell placed within reach of the patient's hand

When is a sputum sample for culture best collected?

1. AAfter the first few doses of antibiotics
2. BAt any time, using saliva from the mouth
3. CIn the evening, after the patient has eaten and drunk
4. DIn the morning, from a deep cough, before antibiotics start

A patient with right-sided weakness is moving from bed to chair. Where should the chair be placed?

1. AOn the patient's right side, close to the bed
2. BAt the foot of the bed facing away
3. CAcross the room so the patient can practise walking
4. DOn the patient's left side, close to the bed

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

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

During a handover the nurse notices a colleague is sharing patient details loudly in a busy corridor. What should the nurse do?

1. AIgnore it, as handover is part of care
2. BReport the colleague to the police
3. CJoin in to finish the handover more quickly
4. DSuggest moving the handover to a private place

A patient reports pain of 8/10 but is chatting calmly and has normal vital signs. What should the nurse do?

1. AAccept the report, assess further and offer analgesia
2. BTell the patient they cannot be in that much pain
3. CWithhold analgesia until the vital signs change
4. DRecord a lower score because the patient looks comfortable and calm