Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

Which of these is an open question?

1. A"How have you been feeling since yesterday?"
2. B"Are you in pain?"
3. C"Did you sleep well?"
4. D"Have you taken your tablets?"

Why is a tourniquet used when taking blood from a vein?

1. AIt prevents bruising after the test
2. BIt sterilises the skin over the vein
3. CIt makes the veins fill and easier to find
4. DIt stops the patient feeling the needle

Which ethical principle means "do no harm"?

1. ABeneficence
2. BJustice
3. CNon-maleficence
4. DVeracity

A patient's blood pressure is much higher than in all previous readings. What is the best first step?

1. ARecord it and give an extra dose of the blood pressure tablet
2. BRecheck it, making sure the technique and cuff size are correct
3. CTell the patient they are having a stroke
4. DIgnore it, as it must be a machine error

What is the main aim of "protected mealtimes" on hospital wards?

1. ATo make sure all patients eat the same meal at once
2. BTo stop visitors from bringing any food into hospital
3. CTo let patients eat without interruptions, with help where needed
4. DTo give staff a fixed break while the patients are eating their meals

Why does long-term immobility increase the risk of kidney stones?

1. ALying flat makes the kidneys produce extra uric acid
2. BPatients on bed rest drink too much fluid
3. CCalcium released from bone raises the calcium in the urine
4. DThe kidneys stop producing urine during bed rest

On the day after surgery, a patient's new stoma has turned dark purple. What should the nurse do?

1. AReport it urgently, as the stoma may be losing its blood supply
2. BClean it firmly to remove the colour
3. CRecord it as normal bruising after surgery and recheck tomorrow
4. DWait a week to see whether it changes

A patient with suspected pulmonary tuberculosis has to go to the X-ray department. What is correct?

1. AThe patient wears a surgical mask during transport
2. BNo precautions are needed outside the ward
3. CThe patient wears a respirator and staff wear nothing
4. DThe patient cannot leave the room under any circumstances