ورقة عمل التمريض السريري مع الإجابات

Stridor, a harsh noise heard mainly on breathing in, is a sign of:

1. ANormal breathing during sleep
2. BNarrowing or obstruction of the upper airway
3. CMild constipation
4. DFluid collecting in the bases of both lungs

In the chain of infection, hand hygiene mainly breaks which link?

1. AThe infectious agent's ability to grow
2. BThe susceptibility of the host
3. CThe reservoir of infection
4. DThe mode of transmission

What is a normal capillary refill time in an adult?

1. A2 seconds or less
2. B5–6 seconds
3. C8–10 seconds
4. DMore than 15 seconds

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

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

Why is continuous bladder irrigation used after a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)?

1. ATo stop blood clots from blocking the catheter
2. BTo give antibiotics directly into the kidneys
3. CTo stretch the bladder back to its normal size
4. DTo measure the patient's kidney function

A patient on the ward has shingles with open blisters. Which people are most at risk from contact?

1. AOnly people over 80 who have already had shingles themselves
2. BPeople who have already had chickenpox in childhood and are now healthy
3. CNo one, because shingles cannot spread
4. DPregnant women and immunocompromised people who have not had chickenpox

A potassium result of 6,9 mmol/L comes back on a well patient with a normal ECG, and the laboratory reports that the sample was haemolysed. What is the best action?

1. AIgnore the result because the patient looks well and the ECG is normal
2. BRepeat the blood test promptly, as haemolysis can falsely raise potassium
3. CGive IV insulin and glucose straight away
4. DStart a potassium supplement

A patient with type 1 diabetes is nil by mouth before surgery. Why must their insulin not simply be stopped?

1. AInsulin is needed for the anaesthetic to work
2. BStopping insulin causes immediate hypoglycaemia during the operation
3. CInsulin prevents wound infection on its own
4. DWithout any insulin they can develop diabetic ketoacidosis