Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

What does a peak flow meter measure?

1. AHow much carbon dioxide is breathed out
2. BHow many breaths the patient takes per minute
3. CHow much oxygen is in the blood
4. DHow fast the patient can breathe out

According to WHO guidance, how long should a full alcohol hand rub take?

1. AAbout 2 minutes
2. BAbout 20–30 seconds
3. CAbout 5 seconds
4. DAbout 5 minutes

In healthcare, hepatitis B is mainly passed on through contact with:

1. ABlood
2. BFood
3. CIntact skin
4. DAir

Why should insulin injection sites be rotated?

1. ATo make the insulin work more quickly with each injection
2. BTo stop the patient getting used to the needle
3. CBecause each site can only be used once
4. DTo prevent lumpy fatty swelling that affects absorption

Which patient goal is written in a SMART way?

1. AThe patient will improve mobility
2. BThe patient will try to eat more
3. CThe patient will walk 20 metres with a frame by Friday
4. DThe patient will feel better soon

How does pursed-lip breathing help a patient with COPD?

1. AIt replaces the need for inhaled medicines
2. BIt keeps the airways open longer and slows the breathing
3. CIt makes the patient breathe faster to take in more air
4. DIt increases the amount of carbon dioxide in the blood

A patient has had a stroke. Why must swallowing be screened before giving food, drink or oral medicine?

1. ASwallowing checks are only needed if the patient asks
2. BPatients after a stroke are always kept nil by mouth for at least a week
3. CDysphagia is common after stroke and can cause aspiration pneumonia
4. DOral medicines are never used after a stroke

Where must the final identity check before a blood transfusion take place?

1. AAt the nurses' station, with the ward list
2. BIn the blood fridge, using the bag label
3. CIn the ward office, using the patient's notes and the prescription
4. DAt the bedside, with the patient and their wristband