Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

Which capillary blood glucose reading before a meal is within the usual target range for an adult?

1. A22.0 mmol/L (396 mg/dL)
2. B5.5 mmol/L (99 mg/dL)
3. C2.8 mmol/L (50 mg/dL)
4. D14.0 mmol/L (252 mg/dL)

Which of these is a sign of dehydration?

1. AFrequent pale urine
2. BA slow, full pulse
3. CSwollen ankles
4. DDry mucous membranes and dark urine

Why is regular mouth care important for patients who are nil by mouth?

1. AIt helps them to swallow tablets
2. BIt replaces the need for fluids
3. CIt prevents a dry mouth and reduces the risk of infection
4. DIt is only needed for patients with dentures or gum disease

What is the correct order of techniques when assessing the abdomen?

1. AAuscultation, palpation, inspection, percussion
2. BInspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation
3. CInspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation
4. DPalpation, inspection, auscultation, percussion

How should the ear be positioned when taking a tympanic temperature in an adult?

1. AGently pull the outer ear down and back
2. BPush the outer ear forward against the cheek
3. CGently pull the outer ear up and back
4. DLeave the ear alone and insert the probe deeply

When should discharge planning begin?

1. AOn the morning of discharge
2. BOn admission, or as early as possible
3. CAfter the patient has gone home
4. DOnly after the doctor agrees to discharge

The family of a patient with terminal cancer worries that morphine will make the patient addicted. What is the best response?

1. ASuggest giving the morphine only once a day
2. BExplain that addiction is uncommon when morphine is used for pain
3. CTell them that addiction does not matter at this stage
4. DAgree that the morphine should be stopped to protect the patient

For a healthy adult having planned surgery, until how long before anaesthesia can water usually still be taken?

1. AUp to 12 hours before
2. BWater is not allowed from the day before
3. CUp to 2 hours before
4. DUp to 24 hours before