Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

What is delirium?

  1. AA normal part of ageing
  2. BA lifelong learning disability
  3. CA sudden, fluctuating disturbance of attention and awareness
  4. DA slowly progressive loss of memory and thinking over several years
2.Easy

According to WHO guidance, how long should a full alcohol hand rub take?

  1. AAbout 5 minutes
  2. BAbout 20–30 seconds
  3. CAbout 2 minutes
  4. DAbout 5 seconds
3.Easy

What is the "teach-back" method in patient education?

  1. ATeaching the family instead of the patient
  2. BAsking the patient to explain the information back in their own words
  3. CGiving the patient a written leaflet to read at home before the next visit
  4. DRepeating the same information three times
4.Medium

A patient can wash their face and arms but cannot reach their back and feet. What is the best approach?

  1. AAsk the patient to wait until a relative visits
  2. BLet the patient do what they can and help with the rest
  3. CWash the patient completely yourself to save time and effort
  4. DLeave the back and feet unwashed
5.Medium

Before fitting anti-embolism stockings, what should the nurse do?

  1. AFit the tightest size available so the stockings give the best effect
  2. BChoose a size by looking at the patient's shoe size and weight
  3. CMeasure the legs to get the right size and check for arterial disease
  4. DFit them over existing bandages or wounds
6.Medium

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

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

A patient with delirium tries to leave the ward at night, saying they are going home, and would be at serious risk outside. What is correct (England and Wales)?

  1. AGive a sedative without asking anyone
  2. BLet them leave, as all adults are free to go wherever they like
  3. CAssess capacity and, if it is lacking, act in their best interests
  4. DLock them in a side room until the morning for their own safety
8.Hard

A patient with new swallowing difficulty is prescribed a modified-release tablet. What should the nurse do?

  1. ACrush the tablet and mix it with yoghurt
  2. BOmit the medicine without telling anyone
  3. CContact the prescriber or pharmacist for a suitable alternative
  4. DCut the tablet into quarters and give the pieces one at a time with water

Answer key

  1. 1. C · A sudden, fluctuating disturbance of attention and awareness
  2. 2. B · About 20–30 seconds
  3. 3. B · Asking the patient to explain the information back in their own words
  4. 4. B · Let the patient do what they can and help with the rest
  5. 5. C · Measure the legs to get the right size and check for arterial disease
  6. 6. D · To let patients eat without interruptions, with help where needed
  7. 7. C · Assess capacity and, if it is lacking, act in their best interests
  8. 8. C · Contact the prescriber or pharmacist for a suitable alternative

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