Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

What does "glycosuria" mean?

1. APus in the urine
2. BBlood in the urine
3. CProtein in the urine
4. DGlucose in the urine

What does healthy granulation tissue look like?

1. ABlack, dry and hard
2. BRed, moist and slightly bumpy
3. CYellow, soft and stringy, like wet threads
4. DWhite, shiny and swollen

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

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

A patient says, "I've never seen this tablet before," as the nurse offers it. What should the nurse do?

1. AStop and recheck the prescription before giving it
2. BReassure the patient that the tablet is correct and give it
3. CLeave the tablet on the table for the patient to take later
4. DGive half the tablet until the doctor visits

A patient is found on the floor beside the bed. What should the nurse do first?

1. ACheck responsiveness and look for injuries before moving them
2. BLift the patient straight back into bed
3. CComplete the incident report first, then go back to assess the patient fully
4. DAsk the patient to stand up on their own

Which adverse effect is a particular risk with NSAIDs such as ibuprofen?

1. ABreathing slowing down
2. BSevere constipation that lasts for weeks
3. CStomach irritation and bleeding
4. DLow blood sugar

What should the nurse check before giving digoxin?

1. AThe radial pulse for 15 seconds
2. BThe apical pulse for a full minute
3. CThe blood glucose level
4. DThe temperature

A postoperative wound drain that had drained little suddenly fills with bright red blood. What should the nurse do?

1. AClamp the drain and tell no one
2. BRemove the drain because it is not working
3. CCheck the patient's vital signs and report it urgently
4. DEmpty the drain and record it at the next routine round