ورقة عمل التمريض السريري مع الإجابات

Which description is typical of neuropathic pain?

1. AA pain that only occurs after meals
2. BBurning, shooting or tingling pain
3. CA sharp pain only when the skin is cut
4. DA dull ache that is only present during exercise

Long-term uncontrolled high blood pressure increases the risk of:

1. AAnaemia and osteoporosis
2. BAsthma, eczema and hay fever
3. CStroke, heart attack and kidney disease
4. DHypothyroidism, gout and hair loss

What is a transient ischaemic attack (TIA)?

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

After a needlestick injury from a patient known to have HIV, why must the nurse report it immediately?

1. AThe needle must be sent for culture
2. BThe patient will need antibiotics
3. CPost-exposure prophylaxis works best when started as soon as possible
4. DThe nurse must be tested for HIV the same day to confirm infection

Why are people with diabetes advised to have regular eye screening?

1. ATo check whether they need reading glasses for close work
2. BTo detect diabetic retinopathy early, before sight is lost
3. CTo measure their blood glucose through the eye
4. DTo prevent conjunctivitis

What is the main benefit of pulmonary rehabilitation for patients with COPD?

1. ANo further need for inhalers
2. BReversal of the lung damage caused by smoking
3. CA cure for the disease within months
4. DBetter exercise capacity and quality of life

A patient with an epidural catheter develops new back pain and increasing leg weakness when the block should be wearing off. What should be suspected?

1. AMild hypokalaemia
2. BMuscle strain from lying in the same position in bed for many hours
3. CThe normal expected effect of the local anaesthetic
4. DAn epidural haematoma or abscess compressing the spinal cord

A patient has a painful, punched-out ulcer on the toes, with a cold, pale foot and weak foot pulses. Which type of ulcer is most likely?

1. AA burn
2. BAn arterial ulcer
3. CA venous ulcer
4. DA pressure ulcer from bed rest