Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

At what rate should chest compressions be given during adult CPR?

  1. A60–80 per minute
  2. B140–160 per minute
  3. C80–90 per minute
  4. D100–120 per minute
2.Easy

When should you check a patient's identity before giving medication?

  1. AOnly for intravenous drugs
  2. BEvery time, before every administration
  3. COnly on the first day of the admission, when the wristband is applied
  4. DOnly if the patient is confused
3.Easy

What does a peak flow meter measure?

  1. AHow much oxygen is in the blood
  2. BHow much carbon dioxide is breathed out
  3. CHow many breaths the patient takes per minute
  4. DHow fast the patient can breathe out
4.Medium

Why must oxygen be prescribed with a target saturation range?

  1. AOxygen is only allowed for surgical patients
  2. BIt is a drug, and too much or too little can harm the patient
  3. CPrescriptions are needed only for oxygen used at home, not in hospital
  4. DOxygen is expensive and must be counted
5.Medium

How should a liquid medicine be measured in a medicine cup?

  1. ABy pouring until it looks about right
  2. BAt eye level, reading the lowest point of the curved surface
  3. CFrom above, reading the highest point at the edge of the liquid
  4. DBy filling the cup to the very top
6.Medium

Why must a respirator such as an FFP3 or N95 mask be fit-tested?

  1. AFit-testing makes the mask reusable for a week
  2. BFit-testing checks whether the patient is still infectious
  3. CIt must be tested to check it is the right colour
  4. DIt only protects if it seals closely to the wearer's face
7.Hard

A patient with diabetes has had foot-care teaching. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

  1. A"I'll dry carefully between my toes after washing."
  2. B"I'll check my feet every day, using a mirror if needed."
  3. C"I'll wear shoes that fit well and never walk barefoot."
  4. D"I'll soak my feet in hot water every evening."
8.Hard

A stable patient is woken every hour for observations and is becoming tired and confused. What is the best nursing action?

  1. AAsk the doctor for a sedative to help the patient sleep
  2. BAsk the team whether the observations can safely be done less often
  3. CStop all observations so the patient can sleep
  4. DKeep the same plan, as observations matter more than sleep for patients

Answer key

  1. 1. D · 100–120 per minute
  2. 2. B · Every time, before every administration
  3. 3. D · How fast the patient can breathe out
  4. 4. B · It is a drug, and too much or too little can harm the patient
  5. 5. B · At eye level, reading the lowest point of the curved surface
  6. 6. D · It only protects if it seals closely to the wearer's face
  7. 7. D · "I'll soak my feet in hot water every evening."
  8. 8. B · Ask the team whether the observations can safely be done less often

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