Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

Why do people shiver when they are cold?

1. AShivering lets heat escape through the skin
2. BMuscle activity produces heat
3. CShivering widens the blood vessels in the skin
4. DShivering lowers the heart rate to save energy

What does "dysuria" mean?

1. ALeaking urine when coughing
2. BWaking at night to pass urine
3. CPain or burning when passing urine
4. DBlood in the urine, making it pink

A patient holds out their arm when the nurse brings the blood pressure cuff. What type of consent is this?

1. AImplied consent
2. BNo consent at all
3. CVerbal consent
4. DWritten consent

In the PQRST pain assessment, what does "Q" ask about?

1. AWhether the pain is quieter at night
2. BThe quantity of analgesia the patient has already taken today
3. CThe quality of the pain, such as sharp, dull or burning
4. DHow quickly the pain started

Why is hand hygiene still needed after removing gloves?

1. AHand hygiene is only needed if the gloves were sterile
2. BGlove powder causes skin allergies and must always be washed off the hands
3. CIt is not needed, as the gloves protected the hands
4. DGloves can have tiny holes and hands can be contaminated during removal

A patient cannot stand to be measured for the MUST screening tool. How can their height be estimated?

1. AFrom the length of the bed
2. BBy asking a visitor to guess
3. CFrom the length of the forearm (ulna)
4. DFrom the size of the patient's shoes

An 82-year-old takes nine regular medicines and has had two falls this month. What is the most useful next step?

1. AStop all the medicines straight away
2. BAdvise the patient to stay in bed
3. CAsk for a full medication review
4. DAdd a sedative to help them rest

What should the nurse check before giving digoxin?

1. AThe apical pulse for a full minute
2. BThe radial pulse for 15 seconds
3. CThe blood glucose level
4. DThe temperature