ABCDE Assessment Workbook Pack for Student Nurses

Practise ABCDE assessment, recognise clinical concerns and organise your communication with this practical workbook for student nurses.

Created by Daniel Hancock, Registered Nurse and founder of TheStudentNurse.co.uk, this 19-page printable PDF helps you connect classroom learning with realistic clinical situations.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• An ABCDE overview to structure your assessment
• Individual Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability and Exposure learning pages
• Red flags and escalation prompts
• An SBAR communication practice template
• Five fictional clinical cases with guided questions
• Suggested learning points to compare with your reasoning
• A blank ABCDE learning worksheet
• Reassessment and reflection prompts
• Links to additional learning resources

10 FICTIONAL CASES

Work through scenarios involving:

• New confusion
• Reduced urine output
• High temperature
• Breathlessness despite an acceptable oxygen saturation reading
• Post-operative deterioration

Each case encourages you to identify concerning findings, consider what further information you need and practise communicating your concern clearly.

WHO IS IT FOR?

Student nurses looking for structured revision, placement preparation and opportunities to practise clinical reasoning. You can work through the pack independently or use it to support learning discussions with your practice supervisor.

HOW TO USE IT

Print the worksheets and complete them by hand, or annotate the PDF using a compatible application. Revisit the cases and reflection prompts as your knowledge develops.

WHAT YOU RECEIVE

One 19-page A4 PDF digital download.

This is a printable workbook, not an interactive fillable PDF. No physical product will be posted.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

This resource is for educational purposes only. It does not replace clinical training, supervision, professional judgement or local policies. If a patient is acutely unwell or deteriorating, follow your local emergency and escalation arrangements.

All cases are fictional. Use fictional details in the worksheets and do not record identifiable patient information.

For additional learning resources, visit www.thestudentnurse.co.uk.

© 2026 Daniel Hancock. For personal learning use only. Not for resale or redistribution.