Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

Which food is a good source of dietary fibre?

1. AWholegrain bread
2. BCheese
3. CWhite fish such as cod
4. DEggs

Why is regular mouth care important for patients who are nil by mouth?

1. AIt helps them to swallow tablets
2. BIt replaces the need for fluids
3. CIt prevents a dry mouth and reduces the risk of infection
4. DIt is only needed for patients with dentures or gum disease

Which of these is an example of secondary prevention?

1. ATeaching children to wash their hands
2. BGiving a flu vaccine to an older adult
3. CCervical screening to detect early changes
4. DPhysiotherapy after a hip replacement

What happens in the evaluation step of the nursing process?

1. AThe nurse writes the discharge letter for the doctor
2. BThe nurse carries out the planned interventions
3. CThe nurse checks whether the goals have been met and adjusts the plan
4. DThe nurse collects the patient's history and baseline observations for the first time

A patient's hearing aid keeps whistling. What is the most likely cause?

1. AThe patient's hearing has improved
2. BIt is not fitted properly in the ear
3. CThe volume is turned right down
4. DThe battery is completely flat

How is pitting oedema checked?

1. APinch the skin on the back of the hand and see how fast it falls back
2. BMeasure the width of both calves with a tape measure once a week and compare them
3. CPress over a bony area such as the shin for a few seconds and look for a dent
4. DPress on the nail bed and time the return of colour

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

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

Which sign is usually a late sign of hypoxia?

1. AA rising heart rate
2. BRestlessness
3. CCyanosis
4. DA rising respiratory rate