ورقة عمل التمريض الباطني الجراحي: الأعصاب والغدد الصماء والكلى مع الإجابات

Why can a new arteriovenous fistula not be used straight away?

1. AThe arm must be in plaster for a month
2. BThe vein needs weeks to enlarge and thicken
3. CThe artery must first grow back to its full size
4. DThe stitches must be removed first

ماذا يخبر الوزن النوعي للبول الممرضةَ؟

1. Aكمية الغلوكوز في الدم
2. Bهل يحتوي البول على بكتيريا
3. Cمدى تركيز البول
4. Dكمية البروتين في البول

What is sciatica?

1. APain that spreads down the back of the leg from an irritated nerve root
2. BPain in the front of the knee caused by arthritis
3. CCramp in the calf muscle after exercise, caused by low potassium levels
4. DStiffness of the hips in the morning

Why is propranolol given to a patient with hyperthyroidism?

1. ATo replace the hormone lost from the thyroid gland
2. BTo ease tremor and palpitations while other treatment starts
3. CTo destroy overactive thyroid tissue over a few weeks
4. DTo stop the thyroid gland from making any more hormones

An older patient with a long-term catheter has bacteria in the urine but no symptoms. What is usually appropriate?

1. ARemove the catheter permanently at once
2. BAntibiotics for life to keep the urine sterile
3. CNo antibiotics, as long as there are no symptoms
4. DA full course of antibiotics straight away

After a lumbar discectomy, which finding should the nurse report promptly?

1. AA dry, intact wound dressing
2. BMild pain at the wound site
3. CNew weakness or numbness in the legs
4. DStiffness when getting out of bed

A patient in thyroid storm has a temperature of 40 °C (104 °F). Which measure for the fever is usually avoided?

1. AParacetamol (acetaminophen)
2. BFanning with cool air
3. CAspirin
4. DCooling blankets

The night after hip surgery, an 84-year-old becomes suddenly confused and tries to pull out their IV line. What is the most appropriate first step?

1. AApply wrist restraints to protect the IV line
2. BLook for causes such as low oxygen, pain, retention or infection
3. CAsk for a strong sedative so that the patient can sleep
4. DTell the family that this is the start of dementia