Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

What is the main effect of applying cold to a new sprain?

  1. AThe bones heal more quickly
  2. BThe muscles relax and stretch more easily
  3. CBlood vessels narrow, reducing swelling and pain
  4. DBlood vessels widen, bringing more blood to the area
2.Easy

Pain that has lasted for more than three months is usually called:

  1. AReferred pain
  2. BChronic pain
  3. CBreakthrough pain
  4. DAcute pain
3.Easy

How are controlled drugs such as morphine stored on a ward?

  1. AIn the staff room fridge
  2. BOn an open shelf in the treatment room
  3. CIn a locked controlled-drug cupboard with a register of stock
  4. DIn the patient's bedside locker, so they can take them when needed
4.Medium

What does the Visual Infusion Phlebitis (VIP) score assess?

  1. AThe speed of an infusion pump
  2. BThe risk of an allergic reaction to IV drugs
  3. CThe cannula site for signs of phlebitis
  4. DThe patient's eyesight before surgery
5.Medium

Which measure is appropriate for a patient with a fever who feels hot and uncomfortable?

  1. ALight bedclothes, plenty of fluids and a prescribed antipyretic
  2. BAn ice bath until the patient shivers
  3. CExtra blankets to make the patient sweat it out
  4. DRestricting fluids so the patient sweats less during the fever
6.Medium

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. BIn any shape, as long as the bag sticks
  3. CTo fit closely around the stoma without pressing on it
  4. DSmaller than the stoma so it grips it tightly
7.Hard

A patient who had a GCS of 15 this morning now opens their eyes only to voice and is confused. What should the nurse do?

  1. AGive a sedative to calm the confusion
  2. BTreat it as deterioration and escalate urgently
  3. CLet the patient sleep, as they are probably tired
  4. DRecord it and recheck at the next routine time
8.Hard

A small fire starts in a patient's room. What is the first action?

  1. ATry to put out the fire with water
  2. BGo and find the fire safety officer to ask what should be done
  3. CMove the patient away from immediate danger
  4. DOpen the windows to let out the smoke

Answer key

  1. 1. C · Blood vessels narrow, reducing swelling and pain
  2. 2. B · Chronic pain
  3. 3. C · In a locked controlled-drug cupboard with a register of stock
  4. 4. C · The cannula site for signs of phlebitis
  5. 5. A · Light bedclothes, plenty of fluids and a prescribed antipyretic
  6. 6. C · To fit closely around the stoma without pressing on it
  7. 7. B · Treat it as deterioration and escalate urgently
  8. 8. C · Move the patient away from immediate danger

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