Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

Into which tissue is a subcutaneous injection given?

1. AThe top layer of the skin
2. BThe fatty tissue just under the skin
3. CA vein
4. DA large muscle

What is the main purpose of turning a bedridden patient regularly?

1. ATo keep the bed clean
2. BTo prevent pressure ulcers
3. CTo improve appetite
4. DTo lower blood pressure

What is a haematoma?

1. AA collection of pus under the skin
2. BA collection of blood in the tissues
3. CA thickened area of scar tissue
4. DA collection of clear fluid in a blister

While wearing sterile gloves, where should the nurse keep their hands?

1. ABehind the back when not in use
2. BFolded under the armpits to keep warm
3. CResting on the edge of the sterile field
4. DAbove waist level and in sight

Which measures help prevent constipation in hospital patients?

1. ALimiting fluids and staying in bed to rest the bowel
2. BAvoiding fruit and vegetables
3. CHolding in the urge to open the bowels
4. DAdequate fluids, dietary fibre and mobility

A patient with right-sided weakness is moving from bed to chair. Where should the chair be placed?

1. AOn the patient's right side, close to the bed
2. BAt the foot of the bed facing away
3. CAcross the room so the patient can practise walking
4. DOn the patient's left side, close to the bed

Why must concentrated potassium chloride never be given as a quick intravenous injection?

1. AIt stops the kidneys from working at once
2. BIt can cause a fatal cardiac arrest
3. CIt makes the potassium inactive in the blood
4. DIt makes the vein turn blue for a week

Before giving a PRN dose of oral morphine, which assessment is most important?

1. AThe patient's last bowel movement
2. BThe patient's weight and height, recorded on admission
3. CThe respiratory rate and level of sedation
4. DThe patient's blood glucose level