WorksheetsNursing Care and Patient Assessment Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 7mins
What is the purpose of asking the patient to squeeze the nurse's finger once it is inserted in the anus?
To check for masses
To assess anal tone
To measure rectal depth
To check for impacted faeces
The prostate gland is located in which anatomical direction relative to the rectum in males?
Anteriorly
Inferiorly
Posteriorly
Superiorly
Which of the following is the BEST way to prevent foot drop in an unconscious patient?
Endotracheal tube may be introduced
Maintaining good body alignment
Putting patient in a semi fowlers position
Putting patient in a semi-prone position
Which of the following type of scale can be used to check for patient levels of consciousness?
Facial scale
Glasgow coma scale
Pain rating scale
Weighing scale
Which of the following is a type of Ordinary urethral catheter?
Four wing tip
Mushroom tip
Solid tip
Two-way Folley’s
Which of the following catheter is effectively retained in ambulatory patients?
Folley’s catheter
Hollow tip
Mushroom tip
Whistle tip
When caring for an unconscious patient, the nurse should explain every procedure to the patient because…….
Patient is asleep through the procedure
Patient is familiar with the procedure
Patient sense of hearing last to go
Patient sense of smelling is last to go
Which of the following is the highest priority in the general care of the unconscious patient?
Maintaining of an adequate airway
Observing intake and output
Personal hygiene
Preventing injury
Which stage of grief is characterized by the comment ‘why me?
Acceptance
Anger
Bargaining
Denial
Which of the following stage of grief occurs when the reality of loss is felt and can no longer be denied and characterized by 'yes me'?
Acceptance
Anger
Bargaining
Depression
Depression in the grieving process is often accompanied by overwhelming sadness, feelings of loneliness, and ………
active problem solving
immediate acceptance of problem
increased social activities
withdrawal from social activities
Which of the following is the MOST effective way to prevent the spread of infection in healthcare settings is:
Avoiding contact with patients
Limiting patient mobility
Regular hand hygiene
Using personal protective equipment
When performing mouth care on an unconscious patient, the nurse should:
Avoid suctioning the mouth
Place the patient in a supine position
Position the patient in a lateral position
Use toothpaste on a toothbrush
What is the rationale of providing rectal lavage?
Administer medication
Clear the rectum
Hydrate the patient
Prevent bedsores
Which of the following statements BEST describes Algor Mortis?
Bacterial breakdown
Purple discolouration of the skin
Reduction in body temperature
Stiffening of the body
Which of the following statements BEST describes Livor Mortis?
Emaciation color of the skin
Loss of body heat
Purple discolouration of the
Stiffening of the jaw
When serving meals to a patient who is unable to feed themselves, the nurse should………………….
allow the patient to eat in any position
avoid assisting the patient with meal choices
ensure the patient is in an upright position
feed the patient as quickly as possible
The main benefit of the Semi-Fowler’s position is to…………….
assist with feeding and water
encourage blood flow to the legs
improve breathing and comfort
reduce the risk of vomiting
which of the following is the MOST effective way to perform hand hygiene?
Avoiding handwashing if gloves are worn
Using alcohol-based hand sanitizer when hands are dirty
Using soap and water for at least 20 seconds
Washing hands for less than 10 seconds when hands are dirty
Which of the following is a sign of dehydration in a patient?
Clear and pale urine
Dry mouth and skin
Increased energy levels
Normal blood pressure
