Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Where is a sublingual tablet placed?

  1. AOn top of the tongue to be chewed
  2. BUnder the tongue
  3. CIn the back of the throat to be swallowed
  4. DBetween the cheek and the gum
2.Easy

Which of the "five moments for hand hygiene" comes before touching a patient?

  1. AAfter body fluid exposure risk only
  2. BOnly before an aseptic task
  3. CBefore patient contact
  4. DAfter touching patient surroundings only
3.Easy

Which sign suggests an allergic reaction to a newly started antibiotic?

  1. AMild tiredness in the evening
  2. BAn itchy, raised rash (hives)
  3. CA small rise in appetite
  4. DFeeling slightly thirsty
4.Medium

Which measure helps prevent deep vein thrombosis in hospital patients?

  1. ARestricting fluids
  2. BCrossing the legs while sitting
  3. CKeeping the patient in bed as long as possible
  4. DEarly mobilisation and leg exercises
5.Medium

During a blood transfusion the patient develops fever, rigors and back pain. What should the nurse do first?

  1. ASlow the transfusion down and recheck the observations in an hour
  2. BFinish the bag quickly to reduce exposure
  3. CGive paracetamol and continue the transfusion
  4. DStop the transfusion and call for urgent medical help
6.Medium

How can a patient reduce pain when coughing after abdominal surgery?

  1. ACough while bending forward with no support
  2. BHold a pillow firmly against the wound while coughing
  3. CAvoid coughing completely until the stitches have been removed
  4. DLie flat on their back with arms by their sides
7.Hard

Which statement by a visitor shows a need for further teaching about contact precautions?

  1. A"I'll take the gown off at home after I leave the hospital."
  2. B"I'll clean my hands as I leave the room."
  3. C"I'll put on the gown and gloves before I go in."
  4. D"I'll take off the gown and gloves before I leave the room."
8.Hard

An 82-year-old takes nine regular medicines and has had two falls this month. What is the most useful next step?

  1. AStop all the medicines straight away
  2. BAsk for a full medication review
  3. CAdd a sedative to help them rest
  4. DAdvise the patient to stay in bed

Answer key

  1. 1. B · Under the tongue
  2. 2. C · Before patient contact
  3. 3. B · An itchy, raised rash (hives)
  4. 4. D · Early mobilisation and leg exercises
  5. 5. D · Stop the transfusion and call for urgent medical help
  6. 6. B · Hold a pillow firmly against the wound while coughing
  7. 7. A · "I'll take the gown off at home after I leave the hospital."
  8. 8. B · Ask for a full medication review

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