Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

Which of these counts as a form of restraint?

1. ABed rails raised to stop the patient getting out
2. BA walking frame next to the bed
3. CA call bell placed within reach of the patient's hand
4. DNon-slip socks on the patient's feet

What does SpO₂ measure?

1. AThe amount of CO₂ in exhaled air
2. BThe breathing rate
3. CThe partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood, measured by blood gas
4. DThe oxygen saturation of haemoglobin, measured by pulse oximetry

What is a nursing care plan?

1. AA record of the patient's visitors
2. BThe hospital's plan for the year ahead
3. CA list of the nurses working on each shift and their breaks
4. DA written plan of a patient's needs, goals and care

Where in the eye should eye drops be placed?

1. AInto the pocket of the lower eyelid
2. BInto the inner corner of the eye only
3. COnto the upper eyelid while the eye is shut
4. DDirectly onto the centre of the cornea

A patient's radial pulse is irregular. How should you count it?

1. AOnly on the automatic blood pressure machine
2. BFor 15 seconds and multiply by four
3. CFor 10 seconds and multiply by six
4. DFor a full 60 seconds, ideally at the apex of the heart

A patient has just finished a glass of iced water. How should this affect taking an oral temperature?

1. AAdd half a degree to the reading to correct for the drink
2. BWait about 15–30 minutes, as the reading may be falsely low
3. CUse the reading but only if the patient says they feel warm
4. DTake it straight away, as cold drinks do not affect the mouth

A patient has been taught to walk with underarm crutches. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

1. A"I'll check the rubber tips regularly for wear."
2. B"I'll keep the crutch tips about a step out to the side and front."
3. C"I'll take my weight through my hands on the hand grips."
4. D"I'll rest my weight on the tops of the crutches under my arms."

During tracheal suction a patient's SpO₂ falls from 95% to 85% and the heart rate drops. What should the nurse do?

1. AStop suctioning and give oxygen until the patient recovers
2. BInsert the catheter further into the airway
3. CIncrease the suction pressure to finish faster
4. DContinue until all the secretions have been removed from the airway