Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

What is IV infiltration?

1. AAn infection of the blood from the cannula
2. BLeakage of a non-irritant fluid into the tissue around the vein
3. CInflammation of the vein wall caused by irritation from the cannula
4. DA blood clot forming at the tip of the cannula

Which infection needs airborne precautions?

1. AAn MRSA wound infection
2. BClostridioides difficile diarrhoea
3. CPulmonary tuberculosis
4. DA urinary tract infection with E. coli

Over which artery is the stethoscope placed when measuring blood pressure on the arm?

1. AThe brachial artery
2. BThe carotid artery
3. CThe radial artery
4. DThe ulnar artery

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

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

How is a 24-hour urine collection started?

1. AA sample is taken every four hours and the rest discarded
2. BThe first urine of the morning is kept and the rest of the day's urine is discarded
3. COnly urine passed at night is collected
4. DThe first urine of the morning is discarded and the time noted, then all urine is kept

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

1. ATo stop visitors from bringing any food into hospital
2. BTo make sure all patients eat the same meal at once
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

What is the correct action if you find a medication error that has already reached the patient?

1. AWait to see whether harm develops over the next shift, and report it only if the patient's condition changes
2. BCorrect the chart so the error is no longer visible
3. CCheck the patient's condition, inform the prescriber and report it through the incident system
4. DSay nothing if the patient seems well

What is the most common cause of ABO-incompatible blood transfusions?

1. AFaulty storage of blood at the wrong temperature
2. BGiving blood too slowly
3. CErrors in identifying the patient or the sample
4. DAllergies to the plastic bag