Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

In Kübler-Ross's model of grief, which stage is often described first?

1. ADenial
2. BBargaining
3. CDepression
4. DAcceptance

Which behaviour may show that a patient is in pain but cannot say so?

1. AEating a full meal and chatting
2. BGrimacing and guarding a part of the body
3. CSleeping quietly and breathing slowly
4. DReading a newspaper calmly

In the chain of infection, what is the "reservoir"?

1. AThe way a microorganism leaves the body
2. BThe route by which a microorganism enters the body
3. CThe place where a microorganism lives and multiplies
4. DThe person who is likely to become infected

Why should the same pain scale be used each time a patient's pain is assessed?

1. ASo scores can be compared to see whether pain is improving
2. BBecause only one scale is valid for adults
3. CBecause using different pain scales on one patient is against the law
4. DSo the patient learns the right answer to give

On the first step of the WHO analgesic ladder, which drugs are used?

1. ANon-opioids such as paracetamol (acetaminophen) or an NSAID
2. BStrong opioids such as morphine
3. CGeneral anaesthetic drugs given in low doses
4. DWeak opioids only, such as codeine

Why is early mobilisation important for older inpatients?

1. ABed rest quickly causes loss of strength and independence
2. BIt lets staff change the beds more easily while patients are up
3. CWalking makes older patients' bones grow longer
4. DOlder patients do not need sleep during the day

A toddler is brought in with bruises on both cheeks and the parent's explanation does not fit the injuries. What should the nurse do?

1. ADocument accurately and follow the child safeguarding procedure
2. BSend the child home and phone the family next week
3. CIgnore it, as children often bruise themselves
4. DConfront the parent and ask them directly whether they hurt the child

A colleague asks the nurse to countersign the controlled drug register for a dose the nurse did not see being prepared or given. What should the nurse do?

1. ASign, as the colleague is trustworthy
2. BSign it later, at the end of the shift, once the colleague explains
3. CSign, but only if the colleague is senior
4. DRefuse, as they can only sign for what they have witnessed