Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

In a neurological assessment, what does the abbreviation PERRLA describe?

1. AThe reflexes
2. BThe pupils
3. CThe limbs
4. DThe speech

In a conscious adult who can communicate, what is the most reliable measure of pain?

1. AThe nurse's impression of the patient's face
2. BThe heart rate
3. CThe patient's own report
4. DThe amount of analgesia already given

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

1. ANo consent at all
2. BVerbal consent
3. CImplied consent
4. DWritten consent

A nurse posts about an "interesting patient" on social media without naming them. Why is this a problem?

1. AIt is not a problem if the account is private
2. BIt is only a problem if the post also includes a photograph of the patient
3. CThe patient may still be identifiable, which breaches confidentiality
4. DIt is not a problem because no name was given

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

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

A patient has just died. What should the nurse find out before starting last offices?

1. AThe patient's favourite food
2. BThe patient's blood group
3. CWhether the patient's bills had all been paid
4. DThe family's religious and cultural wishes

A patient going home on warfarin has been taught about the drug. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

1. A"I'll report any blood in my urine or black stools."
2. B"I'll keep my appointments for blood tests."
3. C"I'll stop eating all green vegetables from now on."
4. D"I'll try to keep the amount of green vegetables I eat steady."

A patient says, "I've bought nicotine patches and I'm stopping smoking on Monday." Which stage of change is this?

1. AMaintenance
2. BContemplation
3. CAction
4. DPreparation