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

What is the Braden scale (or a similar tool such as Waterlow) used for?

1. AMeasuring a patient's level of consciousness
2. BAssessing the risk of developing pressure ulcers
3. CGrading the depth of a burn wound before dressing it
4. DScoring the severity of nausea

Where are venous leg ulcers usually found?

1. AOn the front of the thigh
2. BOn the tips of the toes and between the toes
3. COn the sole of the foot under the heel
4. DAround the inner ankle, in the gaiter area

Why are pressure garments worn after burns heal?

1. ATo hide the scars from other people
2. BTo prevent infection of the healed skin
3. CTo reduce raised, thick scarring
4. DTo keep the patient warm in winter

छोटी या बिखरी जलनों के लिए शरीर की सतह के 1% के त्वरित अनुमान के रूप में किस क्षेत्र का उपयोग होता है?

1. Aमरीज़ का हाथ और अग्रबाहु
2. Bपरीक्षक की हथेली, उँगलियों सहित
3. Cमरीज़ का अँगूठे का नाखून
4. Dमरीज़ की हथेली, उँगलियों सहित

What is achalasia?

1. AFailure of the lower oesophageal sphincter to relax on swallowing
2. BWeakness of the lower oesophageal sphincter that allows reflux
3. CA tear at the junction of the oesophagus and the stomach
4. DInflammation of the oesophagus caused by a fungal infection

A patient is starting regular oral morphine. Which bowel advice is most appropriate?

1. AStop eating fibre completely
2. BWait until there has been no stool for a week
3. CStart a regular laxative at the same time
4. DTake a bulk-forming laxative only with very little water

An immobile patient on opioids drinks very little. Which laxative choice is least appropriate?

1. AA bulk-forming laxative used on its own
2. BA stool softener with a stimulant laxative
3. CA stimulant laxative taken regularly
4. DAn osmotic laxative such as a macrogol

A patient is booked for a urea breath test for H. pylori. Which medicine should usually be stopped 2 weeks before the test?

1. AAmlodipine
2. BOmeprazole
3. CParacetamol (acetaminophen)
4. DLevothyroxine