Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

What does a DNACPR decision (often called a DNR or DNAR order in the US) mean?

  1. AThe patient will receive no treatment at all
  2. BThe patient can no longer be given oxygen, fluids or antibiotics
  3. CThe patient must be moved to a hospice
  4. DCPR will not be attempted, but all other care continues
2.Easy

Over which artery is the stethoscope placed when measuring blood pressure on the arm?

  1. AThe carotid artery
  2. BThe brachial artery
  3. CThe radial artery
  4. DThe ulnar artery
3.Easy

What is extravasation?

  1. AA cannula that has slipped deeper into the vein
  2. BLeakage of plain saline from the cannula into the tissue around the vein
  3. CLeakage of an irritant (vesicant) drug into the tissue around the vein
  4. DBleeding from the site after the cannula is removed
4.Medium

Which technique is used when inserting a urinary catheter?

  1. ASterile technique only for male patients
  2. BClean technique without gloves
  3. CAseptic technique
  4. DNo special technique is needed
5.Medium

What is informed consent?

  1. AA signature from any family member
  2. BA signed form that removes all liability from staff for any harm caused by the procedure
  3. CAgreement obtained after the procedure
  4. DVoluntary agreement by a patient with capacity, after receiving adequate information
6.Medium

What is the most reliable way to check that a nasogastric tube is in the stomach before use?

  1. AListening for a "whoosh" after injecting air
  2. BPlacing the end of the tube in water to look for bubbles
  3. CAsking the patient whether it feels right
  4. DTesting aspirate pH, with a chest X-ray if needed
7.Hard

A patient asks for a same-sex nurse for intimate care because of their religious beliefs. What should the nurse do?

  1. ATell the patient they must accept whoever is on duty
  2. BRefuse, as all nurses are equally qualified
  3. CAgree, but only if the patient has a written note from a religious leader
  4. DArrange it where possible and record the preference in the care plan
8.Hard

An older patient's leg wound has become more painful and has a new unpleasant smell, but there is no fever. What does this suggest?

  1. ANormal healing, because there is no fever and the wound is still closed
  2. BA possible wound infection that needs assessment and reporting
  3. CAn allergy to the dressing that needs no action
  4. DThe wound has dried out and needs to be left open

Answer key

  1. 1. D · CPR will not be attempted, but all other care continues
  2. 2. B · The brachial artery
  3. 3. C · Leakage of an irritant (vesicant) drug into the tissue around the vein
  4. 4. C · Aseptic technique
  5. 5. D · Voluntary agreement by a patient with capacity, after receiving adequate information
  6. 6. D · Testing aspirate pH, with a chest X-ray if needed
  7. 7. D · Arrange it where possible and record the preference in the care plan
  8. 8. B · A possible wound infection that needs assessment and reporting

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