Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Which ethical principle means "do no harm"?

  1. AJustice
  2. BVeracity
  3. CBeneficence
  4. DNon-maleficence
2.Easy

Which temperature is generally considered a fever in adults?

  1. A37.0 °C or higher
  2. B36.5 °C or higher
  3. C38.0 °C or higher
  4. D35.5 °C or higher
3.Easy

Which professional mainly assesses and treats swallowing problems?

  1. ARespiratory physiotherapist
  2. BOccupational therapist
  3. CPodiatrist
  4. DSpeech and language therapist (speech-language pathologist)
4.Medium

During a blood transfusion the patient develops fever, rigors and back pain. What should the nurse do first?

  1. AFinish the bag quickly to reduce exposure
  2. BSlow the transfusion down and recheck the observations in an hour
  3. CStop the transfusion and call for urgent medical help
  4. DGive paracetamol and continue the transfusion
5.Medium

A patient speaks little English. Who should interpret during an important consent discussion?

  1. AThe patient's young child
  2. BA visitor in the next bed
  3. CAny staff member who knows a few words of the language
  4. DA professional medical interpreter
6.Medium

What makes "Risk for falls" a risk nursing diagnosis rather than an actual one?

  1. AThe doctor has confirmed the diagnosis with tests and a scan
  2. BThe patient has already fallen several times
  3. CThe fall has not happened yet, but risk factors are present
  4. DThe problem can never be prevented
7.Hard

A patient with capacity refuses a prescribed treatment. What should the nurse do?

  1. AGive the treatment anyway, because it was prescribed and the doctor has decided it is in their best interests
  2. BRespect the refusal, make sure they understand the consequences, inform the team and document it
  3. CHide the medicine in the patient's food
  4. DAsk a relative to consent instead
8.Hard

Which pair of details is best for confirming a patient's identity before giving a medicine?

  1. AThe name on the door and the patient's face
  2. BRoom number and diagnosis
  3. CFull name and date of birth, checked against the wristband
  4. DBed number and the patient's first name, checked against the ward list

Answer key

  1. 1. D · Non-maleficence
  2. 2. C · 38.0 °C or higher
  3. 3. D · Speech and language therapist (speech-language pathologist)
  4. 4. C · Stop the transfusion and call for urgent medical help
  5. 5. D · A professional medical interpreter
  6. 6. C · The fall has not happened yet, but risk factors are present
  7. 7. B · Respect the refusal, make sure they understand the consequences, inform the team and document it
  8. 8. C · Full name and date of birth, checked against the wristband

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