उत्तरों सहित नैदानिक नर्सिंग वर्कशीट

Which type of diabetes is mainly caused by autoimmune destruction of the insulin-producing beta cells?

1. AType 1 diabetes
2. BGestational diabetes
3. CDiabetes insipidus
4. DType 2 diabetes

What is the usual normal platelet count in adults?

1. A150–400 × 10⁹/L (150,000–400,000/mm³)
2. B1,000–2,000 × 10⁹/L (1–2 million/mm³)
3. C4–11 × 10⁹/L (4,000–11,000/mm³)
4. D1–2 × 10⁹/L (1,000–2,000/mm³)

What is the usual normal white cell count in adults?

1. AAbout 4–11 × 10⁹/L (4,000–11,000/mm³)
2. BAbout 150–400 × 10⁹/L (150,000–400,000/mm³)
3. CAbout 50–80 × 10⁹/L (50,000–80,000/mm³)
4. DAbout 0.1–0.5 × 10⁹/L (100–500/mm³)

Long-term amiodarone treatment can affect which of the following?

1. AHair colour and nail growth only, with no effect on organs
2. BThyroid function, the lungs and the skin's sensitivity to sunlight
3. CThe sense of smell and taste only, with no other effects
4. DBlood glucose and cholesterol only

What is one advantage of a direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) such as apixaban compared with warfarin?

1. AIt is safe in all patients with severe kidney failure
2. BIt does not need routine INR monitoring
3. CIt has no risk of bleeding
4. DIt never interacts with other drugs

A patient taking a statin reports unexplained muscle pain and weakness. What should the nurse do?

1. AAdvise more vigorous exercise to work through it
2. BTell them to double the dose
3. CReassure them that this is a sign the drug is working
4. DReport it, as statins can cause muscle damage

A patient on metformin with reduced kidney function is due a CT scan with IV contrast. Why might metformin be withheld?

1. AMetformin makes the images blurry
2. BThere is a risk of lactic acidosis if kidney function worsens
3. CMetformin causes severe bleeding during scans
4. DMetformin reacts with the contrast to cause severe hyperglycaemia

An older man has sudden severe abdominal and back pain, is hypotensive and has a pulsating mass in the abdomen. What should be suspected?

1. AMusculoskeletal back pain
2. BRenal colic from a kidney stone
3. CAcute gastritis from anti-inflammatory drugs
4. DA ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm