Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

What happens in the implementation step of the nursing process?

1. AGoals are written for the first time
2. BData about the patient are collected
3. CThe patient's problems are identified
4. DThe planned nursing care is carried out

Which ethical principle is about treating patients fairly and sharing resources fairly?

1. ABeneficence
2. BVeracity
3. CAutonomy
4. DJustice

A core body temperature below 35 °C is called:

1. AHypothermia
2. BNormothermia
3. CPyrexia
4. DHyperthermia

If hair needs to be removed before surgery, what is recommended?

1. AHair removal cream applied in theatre
2. BElectric clippers on the day of surgery
3. CShaving with a razor the night before
4. DPlucking the hairs with tweezers

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

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

When are non-sterile gloves needed?

1. AOnly when the patient is known to have an infection
2. BWhen contact with blood, body fluids or broken skin is expected
3. COnly when handling medicines
4. DFor every patient contact, including taking a pulse or blood pressure

A patient on regular paracetamol (acetaminophen) also takes an over-the-counter cold and flu remedy. Why is this a concern?

1. AMany cold remedies also contain paracetamol, risking liver damage
2. BCold remedies stop paracetamol from working, so the pain will not be controlled
3. CParacetamol makes cold remedies cause drowsiness
4. DThere is no concern, as cold remedies contain no drugs

Which measure is most important in protecting a patient with severe neutropenia from infection?

1. AGiving the patient a high-protein diet with extra vitamin supplements
2. BKeeping the room door open for fresh air
3. CTaking the temperature every hour
4. DStrict hand hygiene by everyone who enters the room