Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Before moving a patient, what should the nurse do with the bed height?

  1. AAdjust it to about the nurse's waist height
  2. BLower it as far as it will go to protect the nurse's back
  3. CLeave it wherever it was
  4. DRaise it as high as it will go
2.Easy

Which of these is subjective data?

  1. AThe patient's skin is pale and moist
  2. BThe patient vomited 150 mL
  3. CThe patient says she feels sick
  4. DThe patient's temperature is 37.9 °C
3.Easy

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

  1. AMild pain
  2. BThe worst pain imaginable
  3. CPain that is well controlled with medication
  4. DNo pain
4.Medium

Which nursing record entry is the best example of objective documentation?

  1. A"Had a good appetite today and enjoyed lunch."
  2. B"Seemed to enjoy the meal."
  3. C"Ate half of lunch; drank 200 mL of water."
  4. D"Ate well, as usual."
5.Medium

A patient tells the nurse about abuse and asks them to keep it a secret. What should the nurse say?

  1. AThat they cannot listen to this and the patient should tell a doctor
  2. BThat they cannot promise secrecy if someone is at risk of harm
  3. CThat they will tell everyone on the ward so the patient is safe
  4. DThat they promise to keep it secret, so the patient keeps trusting them
6.Medium

Which care best protects the skin of a patient with frequent urinary incontinence?

  1. AApplying talcum powder thickly after each episode
  2. BGentle cleansing after each episode and a barrier product
  3. CLeaving the skin wet so it does not dry out
  4. DScrubbing the area with soap and hot water twice a day
7.Hard

On the sacrum there is a shallow open area with a pink wound bed and no slough. How is this pressure ulcer classified?

  1. ACategory 4
  2. BCategory 3
  3. CCategory 1
  4. DCategory 2
8.Hard

An older patient with diarrhoea for three days is dizzy on standing and passing small amounts of dark urine. What is the most likely problem?

  1. AFluid overload from drinking too much
  2. BDehydration from fluid loss
  3. CNormal ageing that needs no action
  4. DUrinary retention caused by a full bladder

Answer key

  1. 1. A · Adjust it to about the nurse's waist height
  2. 2. C · The patient says she feels sick
  3. 3. D · No pain
  4. 4. C · "Ate half of lunch; drank 200 mL of water."
  5. 5. B · That they cannot promise secrecy if someone is at risk of harm
  6. 6. B · Gentle cleansing after each episode and a barrier product
  7. 7. D · Category 2
  8. 8. B · Dehydration from fluid loss

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