ورقة عمل التمريض السريري مع الإجابات

What is a transient ischaemic attack (TIA)?

1. AA permanent stroke caused by bleeding into the brain
2. BA heart attack affecting the brain
3. CShort-lived stroke-like symptoms that resolve completely
4. DA type of migraine with no risk of stroke

In palliative care, a syringe driver is used to:

1. ADrain fluid from the lungs
2. BMeasure blood glucose continuously
3. CGive a single fast intravenous injection when symptoms flare up suddenly
4. DGive a continuous subcutaneous infusion of medicines, often over 24 hours

How should nursing records be written?

1. AIn pencil so that mistakes can be rubbed out
2. BAccurately and as soon as possible after the event, with date, time and signature
3. CUsing personal abbreviations that only the nurse who wrote them understands
4. DAt the end of the week, written from memory in one go to save time

A patient who injects drugs has a fever, a new heart murmur and small dark lines under the nails. What is the likely diagnosis?

1. APericarditis
2. BRheumatic fever
3. CInfective endocarditis
4. DMyocardial infarction

A patient's low potassium does not improve despite potassium replacement. Which other electrolyte should be checked?

1. ASodium
2. BChloride
3. CMagnesium
4. DPhosphate

A very anxious patient breathes rapidly for a long period. Which change is expected?

1. ARespiratory alkalosis from a low PaCO₂
2. BMetabolic alkalosis from vomiting
3. CMetabolic acidosis from a low bicarbonate
4. DRespiratory acidosis from a high PaCO₂

Which type of drug is commonly used to treat neuropathic pain?

1. ASome anticonvulsants or antidepressants, such as gabapentin
2. BProton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole
3. CAntihistamines such as cetirizine
4. DAntibiotics such as amoxicillin, given as a long course

How should pain be assessed in a patient with advanced dementia who cannot describe it?

1. ABy assuming the patient has no pain unless they are crying out or calling for help
2. BWith an observational pain tool that scores facial expression, behaviour and body language
3. CBy checking the blood pressure only
4. DBy asking the patient to rate their pain on a numerical scale from 0 to 10