Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

Which of these is a sign of dehydration?

1. ADry mucous membranes and dark urine
2. BFrequent pale urine
3. CA slow, full pulse
4. DSwollen ankles

What does "dysuria" mean?

1. ALeaking urine when coughing
2. BBlood in the urine, making it pink
3. CPain or burning when passing urine
4. DWaking at night to pass urine

What is an incident report used for?

1. ARecording an event that caused or could have caused harm
2. BOrdering equipment for the ward
3. CRecording staff holiday requests
4. DRecording the patient's daily observations and fluid balance

A patient with right-sided weakness is moving from bed to chair. Where should the chair be placed?

1. AOn the patient's right side, close to the bed
2. BAt the foot of the bed facing away
3. COn the patient's left side, close to the bed
4. DAcross the room so the patient can practise walking

How should dentures be cleaned to avoid breaking them?

1. ABy soaking them in very hot water to sterilise them
2. BWith an abrasive cleaning powder to remove stains
3. COver a sink lined with a towel or partly filled with water
4. DOver an empty, hard sink so they can be seen clearly

A patient tells the nurse about abuse and asks them to keep it a secret. What should the nurse say?

1. AThat they cannot listen to this and the patient should tell a doctor
2. BThat they will tell everyone on the ward so the patient is safe
3. CThat they cannot promise secrecy if someone is at risk of harm
4. DThat they promise to keep it secret, so the patient keeps trusting them

A patient with dementia keeps getting out of bed at night. What is the best first nursing approach?

1. ARaise the bed rails and leave the patient alone
2. BAsk the doctor to prescribe a sedative so the patient sleeps through the night
3. CLook for an unmet need such as toileting, pain, hunger or thirst
4. DTie a sheet across the bed to keep the patient in

Which group of signs suggests a patient may be in the last days of life?

1. AA rising urine output and warm hands
2. BRising appetite and increasing alertness
3. CChanges in breathing pattern, cool mottled skin and reduced intake
4. DBetter mobility and more energy