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

On a numerical rating scale for pain, what do 0 and 10 usually mean?

1. A0 is the worst pain and 10 is no pain at all
2. B0 is no pain and 10 is the worst pain imaginable
3. C0 is mild pain and 10 is moderate pain
4. DThe numbers show how many hours the pain has lasted

How is the length of a nasogastric tube usually estimated before insertion?

1. AFrom the nose tip to the earlobe, then to the xiphisternum
2. BAny length, as long as the whole tube is inserted
3. CFrom the chin to the umbilicus in a straight line
4. DFrom the mouth to the knee on the same side of the body

What does black tissue in a wound bed usually indicate?

1. ANormal blood clot from a fresh cut
2. BNew epithelial cells
3. CHealthy granulation tissue
4. DNecrotic (dead) tissue

Which risk is particularly linked with tramadol?

1. AHigh blood pressure that needs emergency treatment in most patients
2. BSerotonin syndrome with some antidepressants, and seizures
3. CSevere stomach ulcers in all patients
4. DRapid liver failure at normal doses

Dysphagia that started with solids and now includes liquids, with weight loss, most suggests which cause?

1. ANormal ageing of the swallowing muscles
2. BA narrowing such as an oesophageal tumour
3. CA dry mouth from drinking too little water
4. DSimple anxiety about swallowing tablets

Why is thiamine given to patients with alcohol dependence admitted to hospital?

1. ATo treat the cirrhosis directly
2. BTo prevent bleeding from varices
3. CTo prevent Wernicke's encephalopathy
4. DTo reduce the craving for alcohol

Four hours after surgery, a catheterised patient's urine output has been 10 mL/h for two hours. Vital signs are stable. What should the nurse check first?

1. AWhether the patient wants a cup of tea
2. BYesterday's chest X-ray and blood gas results
3. CThe time the patient last ate
4. DThat the catheter and tubing are not kinked or blocked

During a nasogastric feed, a patient starts coughing and SpO₂ falls from 96% to 89%. What should the nurse do first?

1. AIncrease the feed rate to finish it sooner
2. BStop the feed and assess the airway and breathing
3. CGive a drink of water to clear the throat
4. DLay the patient flat to help them rest