Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Which drug is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis?

  1. AIntravenous antibiotics given straight away
  2. BOral paracetamol
  3. CIntramuscular adrenaline (epinephrine)
  4. DAn oral antihistamine given on its own
2.Easy

What is the Bristol Stool Chart used for?

  1. AMeasuring the amount of urine
  2. BAssessing the risk of pressure ulcers
  3. CClassifying the form of stools
  4. DScoring the level of consciousness
3.Easy

Where is a sublingual tablet placed?

  1. AIn the back of the throat to be swallowed
  2. BUnder the tongue
  3. CBetween the cheek and the gum
  4. DOn top of the tongue to be chewed
4.Medium

What is orthostatic (postural) hypotension?

  1. AA fall in blood pressure on standing up, often causing dizziness
  2. BHigh blood pressure when lying down
  3. CLow blood pressure only during sleep
  4. DA difference of more than 10 mmHg in blood pressure between the two arms
5.Medium

A patient can wash their face and arms but cannot reach their back and feet. What is the best approach?

  1. AAsk the patient to wait until a relative visits
  2. BLet the patient do what they can and help with the rest
  3. CLeave the back and feet unwashed
  4. DWash the patient completely yourself to save time and effort
6.Medium

In adult basic life support, how long should the rescuer take to check for normal breathing?

  1. AAbout 30 seconds
  2. BNo more than 10 seconds
  3. CAt least one minute
  4. DAs long as it takes to be certain
7.Hard

Why can a patient with a high fever be in negative fluid balance even when measured intake equals measured output?

  1. AFever makes the kidneys produce extra urine that cannot be measured
  2. BFever causes the body to make extra water from fat
  3. CFever increases unmeasured fluid loss through sweating and breathing
  4. DFever has no effect on the body's water balance
8.Hard

For a patient at risk of pressure ulcers, why is the head of the bed usually kept at 30 degrees or less if their condition allows?

  1. AHigher angles make the patient slide down, causing shear over the sacrum
  2. BHigher angles always cause breathing problems in patients who are bedbound
  3. CLower angles increase blood flow to the heels
  4. DLower angles stop the patient from getting out of bed

Answer key

  1. 1. C · Intramuscular adrenaline (epinephrine)
  2. 2. C · Classifying the form of stools
  3. 3. B · Under the tongue
  4. 4. A · A fall in blood pressure on standing up, often causing dizziness
  5. 5. B · Let the patient do what they can and help with the rest
  6. 6. B · No more than 10 seconds
  7. 7. C · Fever increases unmeasured fluid loss through sweating and breathing
  8. 8. A · Higher angles make the patient slide down, causing shear over the sacrum

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