Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

What does "ambulate" mean?

1. ATo sit up in bed
2. BTo eat
3. CTo sleep
4. DTo walk

In UK hospital dress-code policy, what does "bare below the elbows" mean for clinical staff?

1. AKeeping the arms covered at all times
2. BWearing long gloves that reach up to the elbows for all care
3. CShort sleeves and no wristwatch or stoned rings during care
4. DWearing a gown with tight cuffs over the wrists

Which professional mainly assesses and treats swallowing problems?

1. ARespiratory physiotherapist
2. BPodiatrist
3. CSpeech and language therapist (speech-language pathologist)
4. DOccupational therapist

A patient with capacity wants to leave hospital against medical advice. What should the nurse do?

1. ALet them go without telling anyone
2. BExplain the risks, inform the doctor and document the discussion
3. CLock the ward door to keep the patient in until the doctor arrives
4. DHide the patient's clothes so they cannot leave

How does a nursing diagnosis differ from a medical diagnosis?

1. AIt describes the patient's response to a health problem
2. BIt is only used after surgery
3. CIt is made by the doctor and copied by the nurse
4. DIt names the disease or pathology that causes the patient's symptoms

A patient shouts at the nurse that nobody has told them when their operation will be. What is the best first response?

1. ATell the patient to stop shouting or leave the ward
2. BArgue back that the staff are very busy
3. CWalk away until the patient calms down by themselves
4. DStay calm, listen and acknowledge their frustration

Which sequence of steps is correct when taking off personal protective equipment?

1. AGloves, then eye protection, then gown, then mask
2. BGown, then mask, then gloves, then eye protection
3. CEye protection, then mask, then gown, then gloves
4. DGloves, then mask, then gown, then eye protection

An adult patient lacks capacity to decide about a treatment and has no advance decision. How should the decision be made (England and Wales)?

1. ABy whatever is cheapest for the hospital
2. BBy the nurse alone, without involving anyone else
3. CIn the patient's best interests, considering their past wishes and consulting people close to them
4. DBy waiting indefinitely until the patient regains capacity, however urgent or serious the need for treatment