1.سهلة
Shingles (herpes zoster) is caused by:
- AA fungal infection of the nerves
- BReactivation of the chickenpox virus
- CAn allergy to medicines
- DA bacterial skin infection
2.سهلة
Which pair of symptoms is typical of hyperglycaemia?
- APinpoint pupils and slow breathing
- BSweating, trembling hands and a sudden feeling of hunger
- CSlow pulse and cold, pale skin
- DIncreased thirst and passing large amounts of urine
3.سهلة
يُتحقق عادةً من موضع الأنبوب الأنفي المعدي بجانب السرير عن طريق:
- Aوضع طرف الأنبوب في كوب ماء
- Bالاستماع إلى الهواء بالسماعة ("اختبار الصفير")
- Cقياس pH السائل المسحوب
- Dالطلب من المريض أن يسعل
4.متوسطة
Which factor is most likely to slow wound healing?
- AAdequate fluid intake
- BGood blood glucose control
- CSmoking
- DA diet rich in protein
5.متوسطة
What is the recommended first aid for a thermal burn?
- ASpread butter or oil over the burn
- BCool it under cool running water for about 20 minutes
- CBurst any blisters to release the fluid
- DApply ice directly to the burn until the pain stops completely
6.متوسطة
When a patient returns to the ward from theatre, what should the nurse assess first?
- AWhether visitors are waiting to see the patient
- BThe patient's dietary preferences for the next meal
- CAirway, breathing, circulation and level of consciousness
- DThe discharge date
7.صعبة
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?
- AA pressure ulcer from bed rest
- BA venous ulcer
- CA burn
- DAn arterial ulcer
8.صعبة
A patient is admitted with suspected meningococcal disease. Which infection control measure is usually needed?
- ANo precautions, because it is not contagious
- BDroplet precautions until 24 hours of effective antibiotics have been given
- CIsolation only after the patient has gone home
- DAirborne precautions with a negative-pressure room for the whole hospital stay