Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

Which signs are typical of hypoglycaemia?

1. AWeight gain and swollen ankles
2. BDry, hot skin and slow breathing
3. CSweating, shaking and confusion
4. DThirst and passing a lot of urine

What is the main aim of palliative care?

1. ATo cure the illness with the most aggressive treatment available
2. BTo improve quality of life for people with a life-limiting illness
3. CTo care only for patients in the last hours of life
4. DTo speed up death when treatment stops working

On which side should a patient with a weak leg hold a walking stick?

1. AIn front of the body with both hands
2. BThe weaker side
3. CEither side, it makes no difference
4. DThe stronger side

According to Erikson, what is the main developmental task of older adulthood?

1. ATrust versus mistrust
2. BIndustry versus inferiority
3. CIntegrity versus despair
4. DIdentity versus role confusion

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

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

Before fitting anti-embolism stockings, what should the nurse do?

1. AFit them over existing bandages or wounds
2. BFit the tightest size available so the stockings give the best effect
3. CChoose a size by looking at the patient's shoe size and weight
4. DMeasure the legs to get the right size and check for arterial disease

Which simple measure helps reduce the risk of delirium in an older inpatient?

1. AMoving them to a different bed every night to vary their surroundings
2. BKeeping the lights on all night
3. CMaking sure they have their glasses and hearing aids
4. DLimiting visits from family members

Where must the final identity check before a blood transfusion take place?

1. AAt the bedside, with the patient and their wristband
2. BIn the ward office, using the patient's notes and the prescription
3. CIn the blood fridge, using the bag label
4. DAt the nurses' station, with the ward list