उत्तरों सहित मेड-सर्ज: पाचन, शल्य-पूर्व/पश्चात और कैंसर वर्कशीट

हीमाटोकीज़िया क्या है?

1. Aताज़े लाल रक्त की उल्टी
2. Bचमकीले लाल, रक्त मिले बलगम की खाँसी
3. Cमलाशय से ताज़ा लाल रक्त का निकलना
4. Dकाला, तारकोल जैसा, बदबूदार मल

Which diet is usually advised to help prevent symptoms of diverticular disease?

1. AA diet based mainly on red meat
2. BA low-fibre diet with very little fluid
3. CA diet with no fruit or vegetables
4. DA high-fibre diet with plenty of fluids

इलियोस्टॉमी की निकासी आमतौर पर सिग्मॉइड कोलोस्टॉमी की निकासी से कैसे भिन्न होती है?

1. Aदोनों केवल गैस और म्यूकस बनाते हैं
2. Bइलियोस्टॉमी की निकासी ठोस आकार वाली होती है; कोलोस्टॉमी की निकासी तरल होती है
3. Cइलियोस्टॉमी की निकासी तरल होती है; कोलोस्टॉमी की निकासी ठोस आकार वाली होती है
4. Dदोनों दिन में एक बार ठोस आकार का मल बनाते हैं

Why might a patient's platelet count be monitored while they receive heparin?

1. ATo measure the heparin dose in the blood exactly
2. BTo check whether the heparin is causing anaemia
3. CTo see whether the patient has an infection
4. DTo detect heparin-induced thrombocytopenia

Why are urinary catheters removed as early as possible after surgery?

1. ABecause catheters always cause kidney stones
2. BBecause patients cannot drink normally while a catheter is in place
3. CTo reduce the risk of catheter-associated infection
4. DBecause the catheter stops the bowel working

Why is pethidine (meperidine) generally avoided for regular pain relief?

1. AA metabolite can build up and cause seizures
2. BIt can only be given by mouth
3. CIt always causes severe diarrhoea
4. DIt has no pain-relieving effect at all in adults

A patient admitted for an elective general anaesthetic mentions that they ate a slice of toast 3 hours ago. What should the nurse do?

1. AAsk the patient to try to vomit to empty the stomach
2. BGive a large drink to wash the food through
3. CInform the anaesthetist, as surgery may be delayed
4. DSay nothing, since toast is a light food

During radiotherapy to the chest, a patient develops pain on swallowing and is eating less. What is the most likely cause and nursing focus?

1. ANormal ageing; no action needed
2. BA stomach ulcer; give an antacid after meals only
3. CA heart attack; give aspirin and arrange an ECG
4. DRadiation oesophagitis; analgesia, soft food and nutrition support