Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

In Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which needs form the base of the pyramid?

1. ALove and belonging
2. BSelf-actualisation
3. CEsteem needs such as recognition, status and respect
4. DPhysiological needs such as air, food and water

In a patient lying on their back, which two areas most often develop pressure ulcers?

1. AThe elbows and the ears
2. BThe knees and the shins
3. CThe sacrum and the heels
4. DThe shoulders and the chest

What is health literacy?

1. AThe number of health books a person has read
2. BA person's ability to find, understand and use health information
3. CA test of a patient's reading speed
4. DA nurse's knowledge of medical terms and abbreviations used in notes

A patient is found on the floor beside the bed. What should the nurse do first?

1. AAsk the patient to stand up on their own
2. BLift the patient straight back into bed
3. CComplete the incident report first, then go back to assess the patient fully
4. DCheck responsiveness and look for injuries before moving them

Why is an IV giving set primed before connecting it to the patient?

1. ATo check the speed of the pump
2. BTo remove air from the line
3. CTo warm the fluid to body temperature
4. DTo test whether the patient is allergic to the fluid

Which response is an example of false reassurance?

1. A"What are you most concerned about?"
2. B"You seem worried. Would you like to talk about it?"
3. C"I can see this is hard for you."
4. D"Don't worry, everything will be fine."

Under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (England and Wales), a patient with capacity makes a decision staff think is unwise. What follows?

1. AAn unwise decision on its own proves that the person lacks capacity
2. BThe family must be asked to make the decision instead
3. CAn unwise decision alone does not mean the person lacks capacity
4. DStaff may override any decision they think is unwise

Which statement by a visitor shows a need for further teaching about contact precautions?

1. A"I'll take off the gown and gloves before I leave the room."
2. B"I'll take the gown off at home after I leave the hospital."
3. C"I'll clean my hands as I leave the room."
4. D"I'll put on the gown and gloves before I go in."