Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

What is the normal range for serum sodium in adults?

1. A135–145 mmol/L
2. B95–105 mmol/L
3. C3.5–5.0 mmol/L
4. D2.2–2.6 mmol/L

What is breakthrough pain?

1. APain felt only during physiotherapy
2. BPain caused by breaking a bone
3. CA flare of pain between regular doses of analgesia
4. DPain that goes away after a good night's sleep

How are controlled drugs such as morphine stored on a ward?

1. AOn an open shelf in the treatment room
2. BIn the patient's bedside locker, so they can take them when needed
3. CIn a locked controlled-drug cupboard with a register of stock
4. DIn the staff room fridge

Which behaviour shows active listening?

1. AChanging the subject when emotions come up
2. BParaphrasing what the patient said to check understanding
3. CPlanning your reply while the patient is talking
4. DLooking at the computer screen to take notes during the conversation

What is informed consent?

1. AA signature from any family member
2. BA signed form that removes all liability from staff for any harm caused by the procedure
3. CVoluntary agreement by a patient with capacity, after receiving adequate information
4. DAgreement obtained after the procedure

A patient has just died. What should the nurse find out before starting last offices?

1. AWhether the patient's bills had all been paid
2. BThe family's religious and cultural wishes
3. CThe patient's favourite food
4. DThe patient's blood group

A small fire starts in a patient's room. What is the first action?

1. AGo and find the fire safety officer to ask what should be done
2. BOpen the windows to let out the smoke
3. CTry to put out the fire with water
4. DMove the patient away from immediate danger

A patient says, "I've bought nicotine patches and I'm stopping smoking on Monday." Which stage of change is this?

1. APreparation
2. BContemplation
3. CMaintenance
4. DAction