Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

Which professional mainly assesses and treats swallowing problems?

1. APodiatrist
2. BSpeech and language therapist (speech-language pathologist)
3. COccupational therapist
4. DRespiratory physiotherapist

What happens in the implementation step of the nursing process?

1. AThe patient's problems are identified
2. BGoals are written for the first time
3. CThe planned nursing care is carried out
4. DData about the patient are collected

An ileostomy is formed from which part of the bowel?

1. AThe stomach, at the top of the gut
2. BThe rectum, at the end of the bowel
3. CThe sigmoid colon, part of the large intestine
4. DThe ileum, part of the small intestine

How does a nursing diagnosis differ from a medical diagnosis?

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

What is the difference between empathy and sympathy?

1. ASympathy means staying fully neutral
2. BEmpathy means feeling sorry for the patient and becoming caught up in their distress
3. CEmpathy means understanding the patient's feelings from their point of view
4. DThere is no difference between the two

A dying patient asks to see a chaplain or religious leader. What should the nurse do?

1. ATell the patient to wait until visiting hours tomorrow
2. BArrange the visit as soon as possible
3. CAsk the patient's doctor if a visit is allowed
4. DExplain that religious matters are not part of care

A patient's potassium result is 6.8 mmol/L (6.8 mEq/L). Why is this urgent?

1. AVery high potassium can cause life-threatening heart arrhythmias
2. BHigh potassium causes only mild muscle cramps that settle without treatment
3. CIt is normal for patients after surgery
4. DIt means the patient urgently needs more potassium

Why should a near miss be reported even though no harm occurred?

1. AIt does not need reporting if no one was harmed
2. BBecause insurance companies require a report for every shift worked
3. CSo the nurse involved can be identified and disciplined
4. DIt helps find and fix system problems before someone is harmed