Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

What does serous wound exudate look like?

1. ABright red and fresh, like blood from a cut
2. BClear and watery, sometimes pale yellow
3. CThick, green or yellow and foul-smelling
4. DPink and frothy

Which physical assessment technique means listening to body sounds with a stethoscope?

1. APercussion
2. BInspection
3. CAuscultation
4. DPalpation

Which of these is one of the "rights" of medication administration?

1. AThe right nurse
2. BThe right ward
3. CThe right route
4. DThe right colour

Which measure is appropriate for a patient with a fever who feels hot and uncomfortable?

1. AAn ice bath until the patient shivers
2. BExtra blankets to make the patient sweat it out
3. CRestricting fluids so the patient sweats less during the fever
4. DLight bedclothes, plenty of fluids and a prescribed antipyretic

What is the main aim of "protected mealtimes" on hospital wards?

1. ATo make sure all patients eat the same meal at once
2. BTo let patients eat without interruptions, with help where needed
3. CTo stop visitors from bringing any food into hospital
4. DTo give staff a fixed break while the patients are eating their meals

A patient is at high risk of falling. Which measure is most appropriate?

1. AKeep the bed low, the call bell within reach and non-slip footwear on
2. BGive a sedative at night
3. CRestrict the patient to bed without assessment
4. DRaise all bed rails routinely and keep the patient in bed until reviewed

Which task is most appropriate for a registered nurse to delegate to a healthcare assistant (nursing assistant)?

1. AAssessing a newly admitted patient's falls risk
2. BEvaluating a patient who has just fallen
3. CTeaching a patient how to use crutches
4. DHelping a stable patient walk to the bathroom

A patient who had a GCS of 15 this morning now opens their eyes only to voice and is confused. What should the nurse do?

1. ATreat it as deterioration and escalate urgently
2. BRecord it and recheck at the next routine time
3. CLet the patient sleep, as they are probably tired
4. DGive a sedative to calm the confusion