ورقة عمل أساسيات التمريض مع الإجابات

What does "orthopnoea" mean?

1. ABreathlessness when lying flat that eases on sitting up
2. BA breathing rate that is slower than normal
3. CBreathing that stops for short periods during sleep
4. DBreathlessness that only starts after heavy exercise

Which drug is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis?

1. AOral paracetamol
2. BAn oral antihistamine given on its own
3. CIntramuscular adrenaline (epinephrine)
4. DIntravenous antibiotics given straight away

What is the approximate normal white cell count in adults?

1. A20–30 × 10⁹/L
2. B0,5–1 × 10⁹/L
3. C4–11 × 10⁹/L
4. D150–400 × 10⁹/L

A large pressure ulcer is left open and fills in with new tissue from its base. This is called healing by:

1. APrimary intention
2. BTertiary intention
3. CSecondary intention
4. DDelayed intention

Why do nurses often count the respiratory rate while still appearing to take the pulse?

1. AThe pulse and breathing rates are always the same number
2. BCounting breaths is only accurate when the wrist is held
3. CIt is not allowed to tell patients that breathing is measured
4. DPatients who know their breathing is watched tend to change it

During a manual blood pressure measurement in an adult, which point is usually recorded as the diastolic pressure?

1. AWhen the first clear tapping sound is heard
2. BWhen the cuff is fully deflated
3. CWhen the sounds disappear completely
4. DWhen the sounds become loudest

Which newly started medication most increases an older patient's risk of falling?

1. AA night-time sedative such as a benzodiazepine
2. BA vitamin D supplement
3. CRegular paracetamol (acetaminophen) for back pain
4. DAn emollient cream for dry skin

An 82-year-old takes nine regular medicines and has had two falls this month. What is the most useful next step?

1. AAdvise the patient to stay in bed
2. BStop all the medicines straight away
3. CAsk for a full medication review
4. DAdd a sedative to help them rest