Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

What is a haematoma?

1. AA collection of clear fluid in a blister
2. BA collection of blood in the tissues
3. CA thickened area of scar tissue
4. DA collection of pus under the skin

Where is the femoral pulse felt?

1. ABehind the knee
2. BOn the top of the foot
3. CInside the elbow
4. DIn the groin

When is the recovery position used?

1. AFor a patient with a suspected broken leg only
2. BFor a patient in cardiac arrest
3. CFor a conscious patient with chest pain
4. DFor an unconscious patient who is breathing normally

Which combination of signs suggests a wound infection?

1. AMild itching as the edges close
2. BPink granulation tissue, mild serous fluid and a shrinking wound
3. CIncreasing redness, warmth, swelling, pain and pus
4. DA dry scab with no pain

How should the opening of a stoma bag be cut?

1. AMuch larger than the stoma so that the edge never rubs against it
2. BSmaller than the stoma so it grips it tightly
3. CIn any shape, as long as the bag sticks
4. DTo fit closely around the stoma without pressing on it

A patient has just died. What should the nurse find out before starting last offices?

1. AThe family's religious and cultural wishes
2. BThe patient's favourite food
3. CThe patient's blood group
4. DWhether the patient's bills had all been paid

A patient opens their eyes only to pain, makes incomprehensible sounds and withdraws from a painful stimulus. What is the Glasgow Coma Scale score?

1. A8
2. B6
3. C11
4. D9

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

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