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

What is dumping syndrome after gastric surgery?

1. AReflux of bowel contents back into the oesophagus
2. BRapid passage of food from the stomach into the small bowel
3. CLeakage of bile from the liver into the abdominal cavity
4. DSlow emptying of the stomach causing food to stay for days

What is an escharotomy?

1. AA cut through burned, tight skin to relieve pressure
2. BPlacing a skin graft on a burn
3. CRemoval of the whole limb after a deep, extensive burn
4. DDraining a blister with a needle

What is portal hypertension?

1. AHigh blood pressure in the arteries of the arms and legs
2. BHigh pressure inside the skull
3. CRaised pressure in the lungs from heart failure
4. DRaised pressure in the portal venous system to the liver

How should a patient with facial burns usually be positioned?

1. AIn any position that keeps the face covered
2. BLying face down on the pillow to protect the airway
3. CLying flat with the head lower than the feet
4. DWith the head of the bed raised to reduce swelling

Which rule about the sterile field is correct?

1. AA sterile pack stays sterile even when it is wet
2. BIf sterility is in doubt, the item is treated as contaminated
3. CThe area below a gowned person's waist is sterile
4. DSterile items can be passed across a non-sterile area freely

What are anticipatory ("just in case") medicines at the end of life usually prescribed for?

1. AInfection prevention and vaccination
2. BHigh blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes
3. CPain, nausea, agitation and respiratory secretions
4. DWeight gain and appetite stimulation

A patient on chemotherapy has white plaques on the tongue and cheeks that wipe off to leave red areas. What is most likely?

1. ANormal mucositis healing
2. BFood residue only
3. COral candidiasis
4. DLeukoplakia from smoking

In recovery, an awake and anxious patient cannot lift their head, and their breaths are shallow and weak. What is the most likely cause?

1. ANormal tiredness after surgery
2. BResidual neuromuscular blockade
3. COpioid overdose with pinpoint pupils
4. DA simple panic attack