उत्तरों सहित नैदानिक नर्सिंग वर्कशीट

Why are patients having chemotherapy at increased risk of infection?

1. AChemotherapy suppresses the bone marrow and lowers the white cell count
2. BChemotherapy stops the patient from sweating
3. CChemotherapy raises the white cell count too high for it to work properly
4. DChemotherapy makes the skin thicker

A pressure ulcer with partial-thickness skin loss, seen as a shallow open wound or an intact blister, is which category (stage)?

1. ACategory 3
2. BCategory 2
3. CCategory 4
4. DCategory 1

Shingles (herpes zoster) is caused by:

1. AA bacterial skin infection
2. BA fungal infection of the nerves
3. CAn allergy to medicines
4. DReactivation of the chickenpox virus

A patient with dysphagia after a stroke has been cleared for a modified diet. How should they be positioned for meals?

1. ASemi-reclined at about 20 degrees, with the head supported on pillows
2. BLying flat on their back with the head turned to one side
3. CLying on their side with the knees bent
4. DSitting fully upright, and staying upright for a time after eating

A nurse suspects that an older patient is being financially abused by a relative. What should the nurse do?

1. AConfront the relative directly at the bedside about it
2. BWait until the patient has been discharged
3. CKeep it secret because it is a family matter
4. DRaise the concern through the local safeguarding (adult protection) procedure

Which ECG change is typical of hypokalaemia?

1. AFlattened T waves and prominent U waves
2. BA very short PR interval with a delta wave
3. CST elevation in leads II, III and aVF
4. DTall, peaked T waves

Which drug group is first-line for a prolonged convulsive seizure?

1. ABenzodiazepines, such as buccal midazolam or IV lorazepam
2. BAntihistamines, such as chlorphenamine
3. COpioids, such as morphine or diamorphine, given intravenously
4. DBeta-blockers, such as bisoprolol or atenolol

Which route and site are recommended for the first dose of adrenaline (epinephrine) in anaphylaxis on a ward?

1. AIntramuscular injection into the anterolateral thigh
2. BOral tablet dissolved under the tongue
3. CIntravenous bolus given by the nurse without monitoring
4. DSubcutaneous injection into the upper arm