Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

Which pulse do trained healthcare staff usually check in an unresponsive adult?

1. AThe carotid pulse in the neck
2. BThe radial pulse at the wrist
3. CThe pedal pulse on the foot
4. DThe temporal pulse at the side of the head

Which of these is an example of tertiary prevention?

1. AMeasuring blood pressure at a health check
2. BVaccinating healthcare workers against hepatitis B
3. CA campaign to reduce smoking in teenagers
4. DCardiac rehabilitation after a heart attack

What happens in the implementation step of the nursing process?

1. AGoals are written for the first time
2. BData about the patient are collected
3. CThe planned nursing care is carried out
4. DThe patient's problems are identified

How should a patient collect a midstream urine sample?

1. ACollect urine from the toilet bowl after passing it
2. BCollect the very first part of the stream in the pot, then pass the rest into the toilet
3. CCollect the last few drops after the bladder is empty
4. DPass the first part into the toilet, then catch the middle part in the pot

Why must a respirator such as an FFP3 or N95 mask be fit-tested?

1. AFit-testing makes the mask reusable for a week
2. BFit-testing checks whether the patient is still infectious
3. CIt must be tested to check it is the right colour
4. DIt only protects if it seals closely to the wearer's face

Why are patients with a new ileostomy at risk of dehydration?

1. AThe output is liquid and contains a lot of water and salt
2. BThe colon removes too much water from the stool
3. CThe stoma absorbs water from the body
4. DThey are not allowed to drink for several weeks after surgery

A patient opens their eyes only to pain, makes incomprehensible sounds and withdraws from a painful stimulus. What is the Glasgow Coma Scale score?

1. A6
2. B8
3. C9
4. D11

A patient with type 1 diabetes is vomiting and not eating. Which advice is correct?

1. AHalve every dose and stop testing the glucose
2. BDrink only sugar-free fluids and stop testing for ketones until better
3. CKeep taking basal insulin and check glucose and ketones more often
4. DStop all insulin until eating normally again