NMBI Clinical Skills 2

Question 1

What is the correct procedure for performing urinary catheterisation?

Accepted Answer

Use aseptic technique throughout, clean the urethral meatus with sterile solution, insert a pre-lubricated catheter gently, inflate the balloon with sterile water, and connect to a closed drainage system

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Use clean gloves and insert the catheter quickly

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Catheterisation does not require aseptic technique

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Only doctors can perform urinary catheterisation

Question 2

What are the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis that a nurse should recognise?

Accepted Answer

Rapid onset of breathing difficulty, swelling of face/throat, hypotension, widespread urticaria (hives), and potential cardiovascular collapse

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Mild itching at the injection site only

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Headache and nausea only

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Drowsiness and dry mouth

Question 3

What is the correct positioning for a patient who is at risk of aspiration?

Accepted Answer

Upright or semi-upright position (30-45 degrees), with the head of bed elevated, especially during and for 30-60 minutes after eating or enteral feeding

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Flat on their back with no pillow

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Lying on their left side with head down

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Position does not affect aspiration risk

Question 4

What is the correct technique for wound assessment?

Accepted Answer

Assess wound type, size (length, width, depth), bed colour (tissue type), exudate amount and type, wound edges, surrounding skin condition, and signs of infection

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Only measure the wound's length

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Only look at the wound if the patient reports pain

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Wound assessment is the doctor's responsibility

Question 5

What are the principles of safe moving and handling of patients?

Accepted Answer

Assess the patient's mobility, use appropriate equipment, follow the care plan, use correct body mechanics, and never manually lift a patient except in life-threatening emergencies

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Lift patients manually whenever possible for speed

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Moving and handling equipment is only for very heavy patients

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Only trained physiotherapists should move patients

Question 6

What is the correct procedure for administering a subcutaneous injection?

Accepted Answer

Clean the site, pinch the skin to create a fold, insert the needle at a 45-degree angle (or 90 degrees for short needles), inject slowly, release the skin fold, and withdraw

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Insert the needle at 90 degrees without pinching the skin

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Subcutaneous injections are given into muscle tissue

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Aspirate for blood return before every subcutaneous injection