Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Which of these is one of the "rights" of medication administration?

  1. AThe right nurse
  2. BThe right ward
  3. CThe right colour
  4. DThe right route
2.Easy

Why might a patient be given thickened fluids?

  1. AThey have difficulty swallowing thin liquids safely
  2. BThey have a stomach ulcer
  3. CThey are allergic to water
  4. DThey need more calories than they can get from food
3.Easy

What is a healthcare-associated infection?

  1. AAn infection that is passed on only through food
  2. BAn infection that only affects healthcare workers
  3. CAn infection that develops as a result of care and was not present on admission
  4. DAn infection that the patient already had or was incubating when admitted to hospital
4.Medium

How can nurses help patients sleep better on a hospital ward at night?

  1. ADo routine tasks such as bed changes at midnight while it is quiet
  2. BGroup care and observations so patients are disturbed less often
  3. CKeep the main lights on so staff can see clearly
  4. DGive every patient a sleeping tablet
5.Medium

In England and Wales, what does it mean if a child under 16 is "Gillick competent"?

  1. AThey are old enough to vote and drive
  2. BThey have enough understanding to consent to a particular treatment themselves
  3. CTheir parents must always make every decision for them
  4. DThey can refuse all treatment, whatever the risk, until they reach the age of 18
6.Medium

How is a pulse deficit measured?

  1. AOne nurse counts the apical pulse for 15 seconds and multiplies by four
  2. BOne nurse counts the radial pulse twice and compares the two counts
  3. CThe pulse oximeter rate is compared with the blood pressure reading
  4. DTwo nurses count the apical and radial pulse at the same time for one minute
7.Hard

A Waterlow or Braden score is used to assess:

  1. ANutritional status only
  2. BPressure ulcer risk
  3. CFall risk
  4. DLevel of consciousness
8.Hard

A patient with COPD and a known risk of hypercapnia is acutely breathless with an SpO₂ of 82%. What is correct?

  1. AGive the highest oxygen flow possible and aim for 100%
  2. BWithhold oxygen completely, because oxygen is dangerous in COPD
  3. CGive controlled oxygen, e.g. via a Venturi mask, aiming for 88–92%
  4. DWait for an arterial blood gas result before giving any oxygen at all

Answer key

  1. 1. D · The right route
  2. 2. A · They have difficulty swallowing thin liquids safely
  3. 3. C · An infection that develops as a result of care and was not present on admission
  4. 4. B · Group care and observations so patients are disturbed less often
  5. 5. B · They have enough understanding to consent to a particular treatment themselves
  6. 6. D · Two nurses count the apical and radial pulse at the same time for one minute
  7. 7. B · Pressure ulcer risk
  8. 8. C · Give controlled oxygen, e.g. via a Venturi mask, aiming for 88–92%

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