Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

At what rate should chest compressions be given during adult CPR?

1. A60–80 per minute
2. B80–90 per minute
3. C140–160 per minute
4. D100–120 per minute

What is the main role of platelets?

1. ACarrying oxygen around the body
2. BHelping the blood to clot
3. CCarrying carbon dioxide to the lungs
4. DFighting bacterial infection

Which body temperature is within the normal range for an adult?

1. A39.2 °C
2. B34.6 °C
3. C36.8 °C
4. D38.4 °C

Which early warning sign often appears first when a patient's condition worsens?

1. AA falling body temperature
2. BImproving appetite
3. CA rising respiratory rate
4. DLower heart rate

Why should a patient wash and dry their hands before a fingerprick glucose test?

1. AWet hands give a falsely high reading
2. BSugar on the skin can give a falsely high reading
3. CClean hands make the finger bleed more slowly
4. DIt is only needed if the hands look dirty

A patient can wash their face and arms but cannot reach their back and feet. What is the best approach?

1. ALeave the back and feet unwashed
2. BAsk the patient to wait until a relative visits
3. CLet the patient do what they can and help with the rest
4. DWash the patient completely yourself to save time and effort

A patient describes burning, shooting pain with pins and needles in both feet. Which type of pain is most likely?

1. ANeuropathic pain
2. BReferred pain
3. CAcute somatic pain
4. DVisceral pain

At the start of a shift, which task should the nurse do first?

1. AGive the first IV antibiotic dose to a patient with suspected sepsis
2. BUpdate the ward whiteboard with the names of all the new patients
3. COrder supplies for the ward store room
4. DChange the bed linen of a patient who is going home