Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

In which position is the patient's head lower than their feet?

1. ALithotomy position
2. BSemi-Fowler's position
3. CSims' position
4. DTrendelenburg position

Which oxygen device is most often used to give a low flow of oxygen to a comfortable patient?

1. ABag-valve-mask
2. BHigh-flow humidified system
3. CNon-rebreather mask
4. DNasal cannula

Which ageing change makes older adults' skin tear more easily?

1. AThe skin produces more collagen
2. BThe skin becomes thinner and less elastic
3. CThe skin gains more fat underneath
4. DThe skin becomes thicker, oilier and better at holding water

A patient is getting up for the first time after several days in bed. What should the nurse do first?

1. AHave the patient sit on the edge of the bed for a short time before standing
2. BGive the patient a large drink of water while standing
3. CAsk the patient to walk to the bathroom alone
4. DHelp the patient stand up quickly, so that the dizziness has less time to start

When opening a sterile pack on a table, which flap is opened first?

1. AThe flap on your dominant side
2. BAny flap, as long as you wear sterile gloves
3. CThe flap furthest away from you
4. DThe flap nearest to you

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. CA dry scab with no pain
4. DIncreasing redness, warmth, swelling, pain and pus

An 86-year-old has new confusion and a temperature of 37.1 °C. Why should infection still be considered?

1. AA temperature of 37.1 °C is a fever in older adults
2. BConfusion is always caused by infection in older adults
3. COlder adults normally have a higher body temperature
4. DOlder adults often have a weaker fever response to infection

A patient with capacity tells the nurse they do not want the operation their family keeps pushing for. What is the nurse's best action?

1. ASupport the patient to tell the team their wishes
2. BLet the family decide, as they know the patient best
3. CTell the patient to follow the family's advice
4. DSay nothing to avoid a conflict with the family