Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

Which of these is subjective data?

1. AThe patient's temperature is 37.9 °C
2. BThe patient vomited 150 mL
3. CThe patient says she feels sick
4. DThe patient's skin is pale and moist

Which complication of long bed rest causes the foot to point downwards and stiffen in that position?

1. AClub foot
2. BHammer toe
3. CFlat foot
4. DFoot drop

Why is a tourniquet used when taking blood from a vein?

1. AIt stops the patient feeling the needle
2. BIt prevents bruising after the test
3. CIt makes the veins fill and easier to find
4. DIt sterilises the skin over the vein

A dying patient is no longer drinking and breathes through the mouth. What mouth care is most appropriate?

1. AAvoid mouth care so the patient is not disturbed
2. BClean the mouth only once a day with a hard toothbrush
3. CGive large drinks of water every hour
4. DKeep the mouth and lips moist with frequent gentle care

Which patient goal is written in a SMART way?

1. AThe patient will improve mobility
2. BThe patient will feel better soon
3. CThe patient will walk 20 metres with a frame by Friday
4. DThe patient will try to eat more

Which patient is at greatest risk of injury from a heat pack?

1. AA patient with period pain
2. BA patient with reduced sensation from diabetic neuropathy
3. CA patient with a sore lower back after gardening
4. DA young adult with a stiff neck after sleeping in an awkward position

A nurse realises that a dose of analgesia given two hours ago was not documented. What is correct?

1. AWrite it now as a late entry, stating when it was given
2. BAsk a colleague to sign that they gave it
3. CLeave it out, as it is now too late to record it in the notes
4. DWrite it in the space for two hours ago as if it was recorded then

A patient has a platelet count of 40 × 10⁹/L (40,000/mm³). Which nursing measure is appropriate?

1. AEncourage contact sports to raise the count
2. BGive aspirin for any headaches
3. CUse a soft toothbrush and avoid IM injections where possible
4. DUse a firm toothbrush and floss hard to keep the gums healthy