Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

Which complication of long bed rest causes the foot to point downwards and stiffen in that position?

1. AFlat foot
2. BFoot drop
3. CHammer toe
4. DClub foot

What is IV infiltration?

1. AAn infection of the blood from the cannula
2. BLeakage of a non-irritant fluid into the tissue around the vein
3. CA blood clot forming at the tip of the cannula
4. DInflammation of the vein wall caused by irritation from the cannula

Where is a sublingual tablet placed?

1. AUnder the tongue
2. BBetween the cheek and the gum
3. COn top of the tongue to be chewed
4. DIn the back of the throat to be swallowed

When are non-sterile gloves needed?

1. AFor every patient contact, including taking a pulse or blood pressure
2. BWhen contact with blood, body fluids or broken skin is expected
3. COnly when handling medicines
4. DOnly when the patient is known to have an infection

When is a sputum sample for culture best collected?

1. AAt any time, using saliva from the mouth
2. BIn the morning, from a deep cough, before antibiotics start
3. CAfter the first few doses of antibiotics
4. DIn the evening, after the patient has eaten and drunk

At what angle is a subcutaneous injection usually given?

1. A90 degrees after stretching the skin flat
2. BAlways parallel to the skin
3. CAlways exactly 15 degrees, with the skin stretched flat
4. D45 to 90 degrees, depending on the amount of fat

A Waterlow or Braden score is used to assess:

1. APressure ulcer risk
2. BFall risk
3. CLevel of consciousness
4. DNutritional status only

An infusion pump alarms "occlusion". What should the nurse check first?

1. AThe patient's blood glucose level
2. BThe clamps, the tubing for kinks and the cannula site
3. CThe fluid prescription chart and the infusion rate written on it
4. DThe battery level of the pump