ورقة عمل التمريض السريري مع الإجابات

On an ECG, what does the P wave represent?

1. AVentricular depolarisation
2. BVentricular repolarisation
3. CClosure of the heart valves
4. DAtrial depolarisation

How does omeprazole work?

1. AIt speeds up the emptying of the stomach
2. BIt kills bacteria in the bowel
3. CIt reduces the production of stomach acid
4. DIt neutralises acid already in the stomach

A medicine given "transdermally" is given:

1. AInto the rectum
2. BThrough the skin, usually from a patch
3. CUnder the tongue, where it dissolves
4. DInto a muscle

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. ARheumatic fever
2. BInfective endocarditis
3. CPericarditis
4. DMyocardial infarction

Which equipment must always be kept at the bedside of a patient with a tracheostomy?

1. ASpare tracheostomy tubes, including one a size smaller, and working suction
2. BA peak flow meter and a nebuliser
3. CA blood glucose meter and a spare urinary catheter of the same size
4. DA blood pressure cuff and a spare nasal cannula and oxygen mask only

What should a nurse do during a generalised tonic-clonic seizure?

1. AGive the patient a drink of water
2. BProtect the head, time the seizure and do not put anything in the mouth
3. CHold the limbs firmly to stop the jerking and prevent injury
4. DPut a tongue depressor between the teeth so that the tongue is not bitten

A nurse realises she has given a patient a medicine prescribed for another patient. What should she do first?

1. AAsk a colleague not to mention it
2. BCheck the patient's condition and inform the doctor
3. CGive the patient's own medicine as well to balance it
4. DWait to see whether any side effects develop

A patient going home with a leg cast is taught about cast care. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

1. A"I will come back if my toes go numb or turn blue."
2. B"I can push a knitting needle down the cast to scratch an itch."
3. C"I will keep my leg raised on pillows for the first few days."
4. D"I will keep the cast dry."