Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

Which of the "five moments for hand hygiene" comes before touching a patient?

1. AAfter touching patient surroundings only
2. BBefore patient contact
3. COnly before an aseptic task
4. DAfter body fluid exposure risk only

Which type of mattress helps prevent pressure ulcers in high-risk patients?

1. AA firm mattress with a plastic cover only
2. BA thin foam pad placed on the floor
3. CA pressure-redistributing mattress
4. DA mattress with extra blankets on top

Which IV fluid is isotonic?

1. A0.9% sodium chloride
2. BSterile water
3. C3% sodium chloride
4. D0.45% sodium chloride

A large pressure ulcer is left open and fills in with new tissue from its base. This is called healing by:

1. ATertiary intention
2. BSecondary intention
3. CDelayed intention
4. DPrimary intention

A patient refuses their regular evening tablets. What should the nurse do first?

1. AExplore the reason for refusing
2. BThrow the tablets away without telling anyone
3. CHide the tablets in their food
4. DInsist until the patient takes them

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

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

Before giving a PRN dose of oral morphine, which assessment is most important?

1. AThe patient's weight and height, recorded on admission
2. BThe respiratory rate and level of sedation
3. CThe patient's blood glucose level
4. DThe patient's last bowel movement

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

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