WorksheetsNursing Concepts and Terminology Worksheet
Total questions: 95
Worksheet time: 48mins
Which organization was founded by Clara Barton?
American Red Cross
World Health Organization
International Red Cross
United Nations
According to Maslow's hierarchy, which level includes the most basic requirements for survival such as food, water, air, and shelter?
physiologic
esteem
self-actualization
love and belonging
Which level of Maslow's hierarchy focuses on security and protection such as safety, financial security, and health?
Esteem
Safety and security
Love and belongingness
Self-actualization
In Maslow's hierarchy, which level addresses the human need for social connection, including friendships, family, and sense of belonging?
love and belongingness
physiological needs
esteem needs
self-actualization
Which level of Maslow's hierarchy includes both self-esteem and respect from others?
esteem
physiological
safety
self-actualization
What is the highest level in Maslow's hierarchy, representing the desire to fulfill one's full potential and live a life of morality and creativity?
self-actualization
esteem
safety
belongingness
What does the ethical concept of justice mean in nursing?
A) Treat everyone fairly
B) Do no harm
C) Accept responsibility for actions
D) Telling the truth always
Which ethical concept in nursing means 'doing good always'?
beneficence
autonomy
veracity
nonmaleficence
What does nonmaleficence mean in nursing ethics?
do no harm
always tell the truth
respect patient privacy
promote patient autonomy
Which ethical concept involves accepting responsibility for your actions?
accountability
indifference
negligence
ignorance
avoidance
Fidelity in nursing ethics means:
Keeping your promises
Doing no harm
Telling the truth always
Treating everyone fairly
What does autonomy mean in the context of nursing ethics?
The nurse accepts the client as a unique person who has the innate right to have their own opinions, perspectives, values, and beliefs.
The nurse always follows the physician's orders without question.
The nurse prioritizes the needs of the healthcare team over the client's wishes.
The nurse makes decisions for the client based on what they believe is best, regardless of the client's preferences.
Veracity in nursing ethics means telling the truth always.
True
False
What is the nurse's responsibility in obtaining informed consent?
To witness patient signing consent
To explain the surgical procedure in detail
To provide legal advice to the patient
To persuade the patient to agree to treatment
Should a nurse discuss with the patient the elements of disclosure that the physician or nurse practitioner is required to do?
True
False
What does the medical abbreviation 'dnr' stand for?
do not resuscitate
doctor not required
diagnosis not recorded
drug not recommended
What does the medical abbreviation 'npo' mean?
nothing by mouth
take with food
as needed
by mouth only
What does 'ad lib' mean in medical terminology?
as desired
after meals
before bedtime
with water
What does 'brp' stand for in medical terminology?
bathroom privileges
blood pressure reading
bed rest period
breathing rate per minute
What does 'hs' mean in medical terminology?
hour of sleep/bedtime
half strength
heart sound
hospital stay
What does 'ac' mean in medical terminology?
before meals
after meals
with food
at bedtime
What does 'pc' mean in medical terminology?
after meals
before meals
by mouth
as needed
Which communication technique requires a nurse's full attention and gives patient feedback?
Silence
Touch
Active listening
Passive listening
Which communication technique is most under-used, requires skill and timing, and can convey respect, understanding, caring, and support?
silence
interrupting
arguing
joking
Touch must be used with great discretion to fit into sociocultural norms and guidelines.
True
False
Which of the following is the most basic requirement for survival according to Maslow's hierarchy?
Esteem
Physiologic
Safety and security
Self-actualization
In Maslow's hierarchy, which level addresses the human need for social connection and includes friendships, family, and sense of belonging?
Esteem
Love and belongingness
Safety and security
Self-actualization
Fill in the blank: The highest level in Maslow's hierarchy, representing the desire to fulfill one's full potential, is called _________.
self-actualization
esteem
safety
belongingness
Which step of the nursing process involves gathering information about the client's condition?
Assessment
Diagnosis
Planning
Implementation
Which of the following is NOT a standard precaution for infection control?
A) Hand hygiene for at least 20 seconds
B) Use of approved soap and alcohol-based hand sanitizers
C) Wearing gloves when touching blood or body fluids
D) Sharing contaminated items
Airborne precautions require a single patient room, negative pressure airflow, closed door, and N95 mask.
True
False
Fill in the blank: Under airborne precautions, the patient must wear a ________ any time they leave the room.
surgical mask
face shield
cloth scarf
N95 respirator
Which disease requires chicken pox precautions?
Chicken pox
Measles
Mumps
Influenza
What does the 'D' in the infection control list stand for?
diphtheria (pharyngeal)
dengue fever
diabetes
dermatitis
What does the 'E' in the infection control list stand for?
epiglottis
esophagus
endocardium
erythema
What does the 'R' in the infection control list stand for?
rubella
rhinovirus
rotavirus
rabies
What does the 'M' in the infection control list stand for?
mumps/meningitis/mycoplasma/meningeal pneumonia
measles/malaria/molluscum/mononucleosis
morbillivirus/monkeypox/mumps/measles
melioidosis/microsporum/mumps/meningitis
What does 'An' in the infection control list stand for?
adenovirus
anthrax
anaplasma
anaerobe
What are the contact precautions for infection control?
gloves, gown, private room with another patient with the same infection
mask, face shield, negative pressure room
hand sanitizer only, no gown or gloves needed
no precautions necessary for non-airborne infections
C-DIFFICILE REQUIRES SOAP AND WATER.
True
False
What is the most effective way to prevent infection?
Handwashing
Wearing sandals indoors
Skipping breakfast
Watching television
List the correct order for donning PPE: 1. perform hand hygiene, 2. gown, 3. mask, 4. goggles/face shield, 5. gloves.
True
False
List the correct order for doffing PPE: 1. remove gloves, 2. goggles/faceshield, 3. gown, 4. mask, 5. perform hand hygiene.
True
False
What is one indication for restraint application?
To protect patient from hurting themselves or others, pulling IV or GT
To encourage patient mobility
To increase patient comfort during sleep
To reduce the need for patient monitoring
What is the normal range for BP (blood pressure) according to the notes?
80-120/60-80
100-120/60-80
120-140/80-90
90-110/50-70
What is the normal range for HR (heart rate) according to the notes?
60-100
70-110
80-120
50-90
What is the normal range for RR (respiratory rate) according to the notes?
10-18
12-20
14-22
16-24
What is the normal range for O2 (oxygen saturation) according to the notes?
80-95
85-98
90-100
95-100
List the steps to take blood pressure as described in the notes.
1. Prepare patient in a seated, relaxed position with arm supported at heart level and legs uncrossed. 2. Apply a correctly sized cuff about 1 inch above the brachial artery. 3. Palpate radial artery, inflate cuff 30 mmHg past where the pulse disappears, then place stethoscope over the brachial artery. 4. Slowly release air from the cuff, listening for the first sound (systolic) and the point where the sound disappears (diastolic).
1. Have the patient stand and cross their legs. 2. Place the cuff on the wrist. 3. Inflate the cuff until the patient feels discomfort. 4. Listen for any sound and record as blood pressure.
1. Lay the patient down with their arm above their head. 2. Use a cuff that is too small. 3. Inflate the cuff to 100 mmHg only. 4. Record the first and last pulse felt as blood pressure.
1. Prepare patient in a seated position with legs crossed. 2. Place the cuff on the ankle. 3. Inflate the cuff until the pulse is no longer felt. 4. Release air quickly and record the first sound heard.
What is a pulse deficit?
Difference found between radial and apical rate.
The rate at which the heart beats per minute.
The pressure difference between systolic and diastolic values.
The absence of a pulse in the peripheral arteries.
Anything less than ___ is considered a normal pulse deficit.
10
5
20
15
Subjective data is perceived by the patient and includes pain, nausea, vertigo, and anxiety.
True
False
Objective data can be seen, heard, and measured.
True
False
What does the acronym RACE stand for in fire safety?
R: rescue anyone in immediate danger of the fire, A: alarm activate the nearest fire alarm and call your fire response telephone number, C: contain the fire by closing all doors in the fire area, E: extinguish small fires. If cannot be extinguished leave the area and close the door
R: run away from the fire, A: alert the media, C: call your friends, E: evacuate only if you feel like it
R: remove all equipment, A: ask for help, C: close your eyes, E: enter the fire area
R: read the instructions, A: arrange a meeting, C: clean the area, E: eat your lunch
What is hypoxia?
Increased oxygen content in tissue and cells
Reduced oxygen content in tissue and cells
Increased cell metabolism
None of the above
Oxygen therapy prevents or relieves _______.
hypoxia
hyperglycemia
dehydration
hypertension
Who must order oxygen therapy?
Nurse
Health care provider
Patient
Family member
If a patient reports shortness of breath (sob), what should the nurse do?
Take vitals, listen to lungs, and get baseline.
Give the patient water and ask them to rest.
Ignore the complaint and continue with routine tasks.
Advise the patient to wait until the next scheduled check.
Cyanosis is a sign of lack of _______.
oxygen
carbon dioxide
glucose
calcium
Which position should a patient be in for trach care?
Supine
Prone
High-fowler
Trendelenburg
For female position in dorsal recumbent, what should be done before catheter insertion?
Don sterile gloves and wash perineal with mild soap/warm water and antiseptic solution (clean from front to back).
Apply a tourniquet to the upper thigh.
Ask the patient to stand up and bend forward.
Insert the catheter before cleaning the perineal area.
For male catheter insertion, how many inches should the catheter be inserted?
1-2 inches
3-4 inches
6-7 inches
8-9 inches
When inserting a nasogastric tube, the patient should be positioned in a _______.
high-fowler's
supine
prone
trendelenburg
Which of the following is the correct way to measure the distance to insert a tube?
From the tip of the nose to the earlobe and to the xiphoid process
From the chin to the ear
From the forehead to the chin
From the mouth to the ear
List two components of a heart-healthy diet.
Eating a variety of vegetables from all subgroups, fruits (especially whole fruits), grains (at least 1/2 as whole grains), fat-free/low-fat dairy, variety of proteins.
Consuming mostly processed foods and sugary beverages.
Eating high amounts of saturated fats and trans fats.
Relying primarily on red meats and refined grains.
Low potassium diet is used most often in the treatment of which conditions?
Hypertension or heart failure (coronary artery).
Diabetes mellitus.
Peptic ulcer disease.
Asthma.
What is a feeding ostomy?
A surgical opening where feeding tubes pass.
A type of wound dressing.
A medication for digestion.
A device for measuring blood pressure.
Insufficiency of which vitamin causes pernicious anemia?
Vitamin B12.
Vitamin C.
Vitamin D.
Vitamin A.
According to the gate control theory, the body does not have the capacity to interpret pain.
True
False
What is the most common side effect of opioids?
Constipation.
Rash.
Hypertension.
Blurred vision.
Which of the following is NOT a step in setting up a sterile field?
A) Perform hand hygiene
B) Prepare clean, dry and flat surface at or above waist level
C) Gather all necessary supplies
D) Skip hand hygiene
When performing wound irrigation, in which direction should you cleanse?
From the least contaminated area to the most contaminated area.
From the most contaminated area to the least contaminated area.
In a circular motion from the outside in.
Randomly across the wound surface.
When irrigating a wound, what should you ensure about the flow of the solution?
The solution should flow from the least contaminated to the most contaminated area.
The solution should flow from the most contaminated to the least contaminated area.
The solution should be poured directly onto the wound without regard to contamination.
The solution should flow in a circular motion around the wound.
Which of the following devices may be used for wound irrigation?
Syringes
Syringes with catheters attached
Syringes with needles
All of the above
When using a syringe for wound irrigation, how far above the wound should you keep it?
1 inch above the wound or area being cleansed.
6 inches above the wound or area being cleansed.
Directly touching the wound or area being cleansed.
3 inches above the wound or area being cleansed.
What protective equipment should you wear if there is potential for splashing during wound irrigation?
Gown and goggles.
Surgical mask only.
Sterile gloves only.
Apron and shoe covers.
According to Erikson's psychosocial stages, what is the conflict for infants (birth to 1 year)?
Basic trust vs mistrust.
Autonomy vs shame and doubt.
Initiative vs guilt.
Industry vs inferiority.
What is the psychosocial conflict for adolescents (12 to 19 years) according to Erikson?
Identity vs role confusion.
Trust vs mistrust.
Intimacy vs isolation.
Autonomy vs shame and doubt.
Which stage of Erikson's psychosocial development occurs in late adulthood (65+ years)?
Ego integrity vs despair.
Identity vs role confusion.
Intimacy vs isolation.
Industry vs inferiority.
Which of the following is NOT a factor of complicated grief?
A) Loss of independence
B) Loss of employment
C) Loss of appetite
D) Fear of loss of control
List the five stages of grief according to Kubler-Ross.
Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance.
Shock, denial, anger, guilt, acceptance.
Denial, confusion, anger, depression, hope.
Bargaining, denial, sadness, acceptance, relief.
Which of the following is the first stage of grief according to Kubler-Ross?
Anger
Denial
Bargaining
Acceptance
When caring for patients with dementia, why is it important to call the patient by their correct name?
It helps maintain their identity and orientation.
It helps them remember the nurse's name.
It prevents them from becoming physically aggressive.
It encourages them to eat more.
Making eye contact is recommended when caring for patients with dementia.
True
False
Why should you provide familiar objects in the environment of older adults with dementia?
To help them feel comfortable and oriented.
To encourage them to exercise more.
To improve their appetite.
To increase their social media usage.
What is an important communication strategy when explaining events and procedures to older adults with dementia?
Use concise, simple language.
Speak quickly and use complex terms.
Rely on written instructions only.
Ignore non-verbal cues.
Setting a routine and being consistent is beneficial for patients with dementia.
True
False
Care of the older adults: Everything decreases except ________.
cognitive
muscle mass
bone density
vision
Which of the following should be avoided when caring for a patient with dysphagia?
Liquids
Positioning
Verbal coaching
Thickeners
List one cause of dysphagia.
stroke or other neurologic dysfunction, local trauma, obstruction with a tumor
high blood pressure
asthma
diabetes
When caring for a patient with a hip fracture, which of the following is important?
Monitor VS and I&O
Avoid turning
Ignore pain management
Restrict movement assessment
Cardiovascular changes in older adults include loss of structural elasticity, chambers/heart valves, and ________ heart rate decreases.
resting
maximum
average
exercise
What is the purpose of hospice care?
To provide care and support patients with a terminal illness (6 months or less) and their family.
To cure chronic diseases completely.
To provide only emergency medical interventions.
To focus solely on rehabilitation and physical therapy.
The medulla oblongata is the major regulator of ________.
breathing
digestion
vision
hearing
Where is the medulla oblongata located?
At the base of the brain stem
In the frontal lobe of the brain
In the cerebellum
In the spinal cord
