Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Which PPE is normally worn for contact precautions when giving direct care?

  1. AA respirator mask only
  2. BGloves and an apron or gown
  3. CNo PPE is needed
  4. DEye protection only
2.Easy

What does "bradypnoea" mean?

  1. ABreathing that stops completely
  2. BAn abnormally slow breathing rate
  3. CAn abnormally fast breathing rate
  4. DBreathing that is painful
3.Easy

In UK hospital dress-code policy, what does "bare below the elbows" mean for clinical staff?

  1. AShort sleeves and no wristwatch or stoned rings during care
  2. BKeeping the arms covered at all times
  3. CWearing a gown with tight cuffs over the wrists
  4. DWearing long gloves that reach up to the elbows for all care
4.Medium

During a blood transfusion the patient develops fever, rigors and back pain. What should the nurse do first?

  1. ASlow the transfusion down and recheck the observations in an hour
  2. BFinish the bag quickly to reduce exposure
  3. CStop the transfusion and call for urgent medical help
  4. DGive paracetamol and continue the transfusion
5.Medium

What is orthostatic (postural) hypotension?

  1. AA fall in blood pressure on standing up, often causing dizziness
  2. BHigh blood pressure when lying down
  3. CA difference of more than 10 mmHg in blood pressure between the two arms
  4. DLow blood pressure only during sleep
6.Medium

If hair needs to be removed before surgery, what is recommended?

  1. APlucking the hairs with tweezers
  2. BShaving with a razor the night before
  3. CHair removal cream applied in theatre
  4. DElectric clippers on the day of surgery
7.Hard

A patient receiving chemotherapy develops a temperature of 38.3 °C. Why is this treated as an emergency?

  1. AA fever shows the cancer has spread
  2. BThey may have neutropenic sepsis, which can quickly become fatal
  3. CChemotherapy always causes a fever that needs no action
  4. DThe fever means the chemotherapy has stopped working on the cancer
8.Hard

Why should only the patient press the button of a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump?

  1. AVisitors might damage the pump or change its settings if they touch it
  2. BNurses are not allowed to give opioids
  3. CThe pump only works with the patient's fingerprint
  4. DA drowsy patient stops pressing, which helps prevent overdose

Answer key

  1. 1. B · Gloves and an apron or gown
  2. 2. B · An abnormally slow breathing rate
  3. 3. A · Short sleeves and no wristwatch or stoned rings during care
  4. 4. C · Stop the transfusion and call for urgent medical help
  5. 5. A · A fall in blood pressure on standing up, often causing dizziness
  6. 6. D · Electric clippers on the day of surgery
  7. 7. B · They may have neutropenic sepsis, which can quickly become fatal
  8. 8. D · A drowsy patient stops pressing, which helps prevent overdose

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