ورقة عمل التمريض السريري مع الإجابات

Which group of findings suggests fluid overload?

1. ASwollen ankles, breathlessness, lung crackles and weight gain
2. BDry mouth, thirst, dark urine and a rapid weak pulse
3. CLow jugular venous pressure and cool skin
4. DWeight loss, sunken eyes and a dry mouth

Which sign is typical of right-sided heart failure?

1. ASwollen ankles and a raised jugular venous pressure
2. BA high fever with rigors
3. CCrackles in both lungs and pink frothy sputum
4. DPinpoint pupils, drowsiness and a slow breathing rate

Which of these is a common complication of prolonged bed rest?

1. ALower risk of pressure ulcers
2. BIncreased muscle strength
3. CDeep vein thrombosis
4. DImproved lung expansion

Which advice is important for a patient on long-term oral corticosteroids?

1. ADouble the dose if a dose is missed
2. BDo not stop them suddenly
3. CTake them on an empty stomach at night
4. DTake them only when symptoms flare

Long-term amiodarone treatment can affect which of the following?

1. AHair colour and nail growth only, with no effect on organs
2. BThyroid function, the lungs and the skin's sensitivity to sunlight
3. CThe sense of smell and taste only, with no other effects
4. DBlood glucose and cholesterol only

Which of these is one of the "4 Hs", the reversible causes of cardiac arrest?

1. AHyperthyroidism
2. BHypoxia
3. CHyperventilation
4. DHypertension

Why is a patient kept under observation for several hours after successful treatment of anaphylaxis?

1. AAdrenaline always causes a heart attack hours later
2. BAntihistamines cause dangerous drowsiness for 24 hours
3. CThe patient must stay until all allergy tests are complete
4. DSymptoms can return later in a biphasic reaction

A patient who speaks little English needs to give consent for a procedure. Their 14-year-old child offers to interpret. What is the best action?

1. AArrange a professional interpreter
2. BAsk the patient to sign the form without explanation
3. CLet the child interpret to save time
4. DUse gestures and proceed