Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

What is the legal term for failing to give the standard of care a reasonable nurse would give, causing harm?

1. ABattery
2. BDefamation
3. CNegligence
4. DAssault

A patient holds out their arm when the nurse brings the blood pressure cuff. What type of consent is this?

1. AVerbal consent
2. BNo consent at all
3. CImplied consent
4. DWritten consent

Which SpO₂ reading is normal for a healthy adult breathing room air?

1. A97%
2. B90%
3. C84%
4. D88%

Where should a urinary catheter drainage bag be kept?

1. ABelow the level of the bladder, off the floor
2. BOn the floor next to the bed
3. COn the patient's abdomen
4. DAbove the level of the bladder

Which part of the stethoscope is best for hearing low-pitched sounds such as some heart murmurs?

1. AThe bell, pressed firmly on the skin
2. BThe diaphragm, pressed firmly on the skin
3. CThe earpieces turned backwards
4. DThe bell, placed lightly on the skin

How should the opening of a stoma bag be cut?

1. ASmaller than the stoma so it grips it tightly
2. BMuch larger than the stoma so that the edge never rubs against it
3. CTo fit closely around the stoma without pressing on it
4. DIn any shape, as long as the bag sticks

A confused patient repeatedly tries to climb over raised bed rails. What is the safest approach?

1. AReassess and consider alternatives such as a low bed and closer observation
2. BRaise the rails higher and leave the patient alone in a quiet room so they can settle
3. CGive a sedative without a medical review
4. DTie the patient's wrists to the bed

Which postoperative finding should be reported most urgently?

1. AUrine output of 50 mL in the last hour
2. BRespiratory rate 8/min and difficult to rouse
3. CTemperature 37.4 °C on the first day
4. DPain score of 4/10 at the wound site when moving