Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

In the nursing process, which step comes straight after assessment?

1. ANursing diagnosis, identifying the patient's problems
2. BImplementation, carrying out the care
3. CEvaluation, checking whether goals were met
4. DDischarge planning, deciding when the patient goes home

Which principle helps prevent back injury when moving a load?

1. ABend at the waist with straight legs
2. BLift as quickly as possible
3. CKeep the load close to your body
4. DTwist your trunk while lifting

Which of these is a non-drug method of pain relief?

1. AA paracetamol (acetaminophen) tablet
2. BA morphine injection
3. CAn anti-inflammatory gel
4. DDistraction, for example with music

An older patient is found to be mildly hypothermic. Which care is most appropriate?

1. APutting the patient in a very hot bath straight away
2. BPlacing hot water bottles directly on the skin
3. CGiving an alcoholic drink to warm them up
4. DGradual rewarming with blankets and warm surroundings

How should a patient receiving tube feeding be positioned to reduce the risk of aspiration?

1. AWith the head of the bed raised to about 30–45 degrees
2. BLying on the stomach
3. CLying completely flat
4. DIn the head-down position

Which patient goal is written in a SMART way?

1. AThe patient will feel better soon
2. BThe patient will try to eat more
3. CThe patient will walk 20 metres with a frame by Friday
4. DThe patient will improve mobility

At the start of a shift, which task should the nurse do first?

1. AOrder supplies for the ward store room
2. BGive the first IV antibiotic dose to a patient with suspected sepsis
3. CUpdate the ward whiteboard with the names of all the new patients
4. DChange the bed linen of a patient who is going home

A patient reports pain of 8/10 but is chatting calmly and has normal vital signs. What should the nurse do?

1. AWithhold analgesia until the vital signs change
2. BTell the patient they cannot be in that much pain
3. CRecord a lower score because the patient looks comfortable and calm
4. DAccept the report, assess further and offer analgesia