Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

What does SpO₂ measure?

1. AThe breathing rate
2. BThe amount of CO₂ in exhaled air
3. CThe partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood, measured by blood gas
4. DThe oxygen saturation of haemoglobin, measured by pulse oximetry

What does "ambulate" mean?

1. ATo sit up in bed
2. BTo walk
3. CTo eat
4. DTo sleep

What does patient advocacy by a nurse mean?

1. ASpeaking up for the patient's rights and interests
2. BGiving legal advice to patients
3. CMaking care decisions on behalf of every patient in their best interests
4. DDefending the hospital in complaints

A dying patient asks to see a chaplain or religious leader. What should the nurse do?

1. AArrange the visit as soon as possible
2. BTell the patient to wait until visiting hours tomorrow
3. CAsk the patient's doctor if a visit is allowed
4. DExplain that religious matters are not part of care

An IV cannula site is swollen, cool and pale, and the infusion has slowed. What should the nurse do first?

1. AIncrease the infusion rate to clear the blockage
2. BFlush the cannula hard with saline
3. CApply a warm pack and keep the infusion running
4. DStop the infusion and remove the cannula

Which of these is one of the five rights of delegation?

1. AThe right uniform
2. BThe right supervision
3. CThe right salary
4. DThe right time of year

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

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

Five days after hip surgery, a patient suddenly becomes breathless with sharp chest pain and a fast heart rate. What should the nurse suspect?

1. AAnxiety about going home
2. BNormal recovery after hip surgery
3. CA pulmonary embolism
4. DA chest infection developing slowly