Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Which body temperature is within the normal range for an adult?

  1. A34.6 °C
  2. B39.2 °C
  3. C36.8 °C
  4. D38.4 °C
2.Easy

What does a peak flow meter measure?

  1. AHow fast the patient can breathe out
  2. BHow many breaths the patient takes per minute
  3. CHow much oxygen is in the blood
  4. DHow much carbon dioxide is breathed out
3.Easy

Which personal protective equipment should be put on first when gowning up for contact precautions?

  1. AFace shield, then gloves, then gown
  2. BShoe covers after the gloves
  3. CGloves
  4. DGown
4.Medium

Which care best protects the skin of a patient with frequent urinary incontinence?

  1. AScrubbing the area with soap and hot water twice a day
  2. BApplying talcum powder thickly after each episode
  3. CGentle cleansing after each episode and a barrier product
  4. DLeaving the skin wet so it does not dry out
5.Medium

How should the heels of a bedbound patient at high risk be protected?

  1. ALift them off the mattress with a pillow under the calves
  2. BWrap them tightly in bandages
  3. CRub them with cream several times a day
  4. DRest them on a rolled towel placed directly under each heel
6.Medium

What is the most reliable way to check that a nasogastric tube is in the stomach before use?

  1. ATesting aspirate pH, with a chest X-ray if needed
  2. BAsking the patient whether it feels right
  3. CListening for a "whoosh" after injecting air
  4. DPlacing the end of the tube in water to look for bubbles
7.Hard

A patient has been taught how to prevent constipation. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

  1. A"I'll go to the toilet when I first feel the urge."
  2. B"I'll drink plenty of fluids during the day."
  3. C"I'll eat more fruit, vegetables and wholegrains."
  4. D"I'll take a strong laxative every day just in case."
8.Hard

A 70 kg postoperative patient with a catheter has passed 20 mL of urine per hour for the last three hours. What is the best interpretation?

  1. ANormal output after surgery
  2. BOliguria that should be escalated, as it is below 0.5 mL/kg/h
  3. CPolyuria needing fluid restriction
  4. DA blocked catheter, which can safely be left until the morning team reviews it

Answer key

  1. 1. C · 36.8 °C
  2. 2. A · How fast the patient can breathe out
  3. 3. D · Gown
  4. 4. C · Gentle cleansing after each episode and a barrier product
  5. 5. A · Lift them off the mattress with a pillow under the calves
  6. 6. A · Testing aspirate pH, with a chest X-ray if needed
  7. 7. D · "I'll take a strong laxative every day just in case."
  8. 8. B · Oliguria that should be escalated, as it is below 0.5 mL/kg/h

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