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

What does "coffee-ground" vomit usually indicate?

1. ABlood that has been partly digested by stomach acid
2. BUndigested food from several days ago
3. CBile coming back from an obstructed small bowel
4. DA side effect of drinking strong coffee

What is the main purpose of a biopsy when cancer is suspected?

1. ATo measure the patient's blood count
2. BTo confirm the diagnosis by examining tissue
3. CTo remove all the cancer at once
4. DTo give chemotherapy directly into the tumour

सर्जरी के लिए सूचित सहमति प्राप्त करने की ज़िम्मेदारी किसकी है?

1. Aमरीज़ का निकटतम संबंधी, या मौजूद सबसे करीबी रिश्तेदार
2. Bउस समय खाली कोई भी कर्मचारी
3. Cवार्ड क्लर्क जो मरीज़ की भर्ती की व्यवस्था करता है
4. Dप्रक्रिया करने वाला चिकित्सक, या प्रशिक्षित प्रतिनिधि

A day after a spinal anaesthetic, a patient has a headache that is worse when sitting up and better when lying flat. What is the most likely cause?

1. AMigraine caused by hospital lighting
2. BRaised blood pressure from pain
3. CA side effect of the antibiotic
4. DPost-dural puncture headache

Which instruction is important during bowel preparation for colonoscopy?

1. ATake the preparation only if the bowels have not opened
2. BDrink plenty of clear fluids while taking the preparation
3. CAvoid all fluids for 24 hours before the test
4. DEat a high-fibre meal the evening before the test

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

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

A patient has a category (stage) 2 pressure ulcer on the sacrum. Which plan is most appropriate?

1. AOffload the area, manage moisture, support nutrition and dress it
2. BLeave it uncovered and dry it with a hair dryer
3. CMassage around the wound every hour to stimulate blood flow to the skin
4. DSit the patient upright in a chair for most of the day

On day 5 after a major burn, a patient is confused, with a temperature of 39.2 °C, tachycardia, and an offensive, discoloured wound. What should the nurse suspect?

1. AThe normal hypermetabolic response alone
2. BAn allergy to the dressing only
3. CDelirium from boredom on the ward
4. DBurn wound infection with sepsis