Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

A core body temperature below 35 °C is called:

1. AHypothermia
2. BNormothermia
3. CPyrexia
4. DHyperthermia

What does serous wound exudate look like?

1. AClear and watery, sometimes pale yellow
2. BPink and frothy
3. CThick, green or yellow and foul-smelling
4. DBright red and fresh, like blood from a cut

What does "ambulate" mean?

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

A conscious patient with diabetes has low blood glucose and can swallow safely. What is the first step?

1. AGive a large meal straight away and recheck the glucose the next morning
2. BGive a fast-acting carbohydrate by mouth and recheck the glucose
3. CGive the next dose of insulin
4. DGive nothing until the doctor arrives

When should hands be washed with soap and water instead of alcohol hand rub?

1. AOnly at the start of the shift
2. BNever, because alcohol rub is always better
3. CBefore every routine observation
4. DWhen the hands are visibly dirty or soiled

Which technique is used when inserting a urinary catheter?

1. AClean technique without gloves
2. BAseptic technique
3. CNo special technique is needed
4. DSterile technique only for male patients

A pressure ulcer's base is completely covered with slough and dark eschar. How is it classified?

1. AHealed, because a scab has formed
2. BCategory 1, because the skin is not open
3. CCategory 2, because it is covered
4. DUnstageable, because the depth cannot be seen

An older patient who lives alone is ready to go home after a hip fracture but worries about washing and cooking. Which referral is most appropriate?

1. APodiatry for nail care
2. BOccupational therapy for a home assessment
3. CDietitian for a weight-loss plan
4. DSpeech and language therapy for a swallowing assessment