Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

Which physical assessment technique means listening to body sounds with a stethoscope?

1. APalpation
2. BInspection
3. CPercussion
4. DAuscultation

Which ethical principle means telling patients the truth?

1. AFidelity
2. BVeracity
3. CJustice
4. DNon-maleficence

What does "dysuria" mean?

1. ABlood in the urine, making it pink
2. BLeaking urine when coughing
3. CWaking at night to pass urine
4. DPain or burning when passing urine

How can a patient reduce pain when coughing after abdominal surgery?

1. AAvoid coughing completely until the stitches have been removed
2. BCough while bending forward with no support
3. CLie flat on their back with arms by their sides
4. DHold a pillow firmly against the wound while coughing

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

1. ASevere constipation that lasts for weeks
2. BBreathing slowing down
3. CLow blood sugar
4. DStomach irritation and bleeding

What is the main purpose of a wound drain after surgery?

1. ATo measure the temperature inside the wound
2. BTo keep the wound edges apart until it heals
3. CTo give antibiotics directly into the wound until it has fully healed
4. DTo remove fluid or blood that could collect and delay healing

A patient with diabetes is found unresponsive with a very low blood glucose and cannot swallow. What is the correct approach?

1. AGive the patient's usual dose of insulin
2. BPour sugary juice into the patient's mouth
3. CWait for the patient to wake up and then give food
4. DCall for help and give glucose by another route, such as IV glucose or IM glucagon, as per protocol

A recently discharged patient sends the nurse a friend request on social media. What is the most appropriate response?

1. AAccept it and ask how they are getting on
2. BAccept it but only post about work
3. CAccept it, since the patient has gone home
4. DDecline it, to keep a professional boundary