Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

On a 0–10 numeric pain rating scale, what does 0 mean?

1. ANo pain
2. BPain that is well controlled with medication
3. CThe worst pain imaginable
4. DMild pain

Pain that has lasted for more than three months is usually called:

1. ABreakthrough pain
2. BReferred pain
3. CAcute pain
4. DChronic pain

What does "nocturia" mean?

1. AWaking at night to pass urine
2. BBeing unable to sleep because of pain
3. CPassing urine only in the morning
4. DBedwetting in young children only

What is the main reason for documenting care at the time it is given?

1. AIt makes the shift pass faster
2. BDocumentation is optional as long as the care itself was given correctly and safely
3. CAccurate records support safe continuity of care and are a legal record
4. DRecords are only needed for billing

Why are patients with a new ileostomy at risk of dehydration?

1. AThe stoma absorbs water from the body
2. BThey are not allowed to drink for several weeks after surgery
3. CThe colon removes too much water from the stool
4. DThe output is liquid and contains a lot of water and salt

A registered nurse delegates a task to a healthcare assistant. Who is accountable for the decision to delegate?

1. ANobody, once the task is handed over
2. BOnly the healthcare assistant
3. CThe registered nurse
4. DThe patient

A patient with suspected pulmonary tuberculosis has to go to the X-ray department. What is correct?

1. ANo precautions are needed outside the ward
2. BThe patient wears a respirator and staff wear nothing
3. CThe patient wears a surgical mask during transport
4. DThe patient cannot leave the room under any circumstances

Why must medicines for Parkinson's disease, such as levodopa, be given on time?

1. AThe timing does not matter as long as the full daily total is given
2. BThe drug becomes poisonous if it is given late
3. CLate doses can cause severe stiffness, falls and swallowing problems
4. DLate doses cause the patient to fall asleep