Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

According to WHO guidance, how long should a full alcohol hand rub take?

1. AAbout 5 minutes
2. BAbout 5 seconds
3. CAbout 20–30 seconds
4. DAbout 2 minutes

Which advice is part of good sleep hygiene?

1. AHave a large meal just before bed
2. BUse a phone or tablet in bed until falling asleep
3. CTake long naps late in the day
4. DAvoid caffeine in the late afternoon and evening

What happens in the implementation step of the nursing process?

1. AThe planned nursing care is carried out
2. BData about the patient are collected
3. CThe patient's problems are identified
4. DGoals are written for the first time

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. BSpeak more loudly than usual
3. CGuide the patient by pushing them gently from behind as they walk
4. DIntroduce themselves, describe the room and keep items in place

The skin along a peripheral IV cannula is red, painful and swollen. What is the appropriate action?

1. AIncrease the infusion rate
2. BCover it with a fresh dressing and continue the infusion as prescribed
3. CFlush the cannula harder to clear it
4. DRemove the cannula and document it, then resite if still needed

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. CElectric clippers on the day of surgery
4. DHair removal cream applied in theatre

Which sign is usually a late sign of hypoxia?

1. ARestlessness
2. BA rising respiratory rate
3. CCyanosis
4. DA rising heart rate

A patient with a slow-healing leg ulcer is eating less than half of their meals. What is the most helpful nursing action?

1. AAsk the patient to drink less to avoid swelling
2. BWait until the ulcer heals before addressing nutrition
3. CRefer to the dietitian and support protein and energy intake
4. DGive extra salt to stimulate the appetite