Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

What is the legal term for failing to give the standard of care a reasonable nurse would give, causing harm?

  1. AAssault
  2. BDefamation
  3. CNegligence
  4. DBattery
2.Easy

What does patient advocacy by a nurse mean?

  1. AGiving legal advice to patients
  2. BDefending the hospital in complaints
  3. CMaking care decisions on behalf of every patient in their best interests
  4. DSpeaking up for the patient's rights and interests
3.Easy

What is sepsis?

  1. AA viral infection of the upper airways
  2. BOrgan dysfunction caused by a harmful response to infection
  3. CA mild local infection that stays in one place, such as a small boil
  4. DAn allergic reaction to an antibiotic that causes a rash and fever
4.Medium

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

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

A patient with capacity wants to leave hospital against medical advice. What should the nurse do?

  1. AHide the patient's clothes so they cannot leave
  2. BExplain the risks, inform the doctor and document the discussion
  3. CLock the ward door to keep the patient in until the doctor arrives
  4. DLet them go without telling anyone
6.Medium

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

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

An AED is about to deliver a shock. What must the rescuer do?

  1. AKeep doing chest compressions during the shock
  2. BHold the patient's hand to reassure them
  3. CMake sure no one is touching the patient
  4. DRemove the pads and place them again
8.Hard

Under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (England and Wales), a patient with capacity makes a decision staff think is unwise. What follows?

  1. AAn unwise decision on its own proves that the person lacks capacity
  2. BStaff may override any decision they think is unwise
  3. CThe family must be asked to make the decision instead
  4. DAn unwise decision alone does not mean the person lacks capacity

Answer key

  1. 1. C · Negligence
  2. 2. D · Speaking up for the patient's rights and interests
  3. 3. B · Organ dysfunction caused by a harmful response to infection
  4. 4. C · To let patients eat without interruptions, with help where needed
  5. 5. B · Explain the risks, inform the doctor and document the discussion
  6. 6. A · Hold a pillow firmly against the wound while coughing
  7. 7. C · Make sure no one is touching the patient
  8. 8. D · An unwise decision alone does not mean the person lacks capacity

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