उत्तरों सहित नर्सिंग के मूल सिद्धांत वर्कशीट

What does "bradypnoea" mean?

1. AAn abnormally slow breathing rate
2. BAn abnormally fast breathing rate
3. CBreathing that is painful
4. DBreathing that stops completely

When using a fire extinguisher with the PASS method, where should it be aimed?

1. AAt the wall behind the fire
2. BAt the smoke above the fire
3. CAt the top of the flames
4. DAt the base of the fire

Which IV fluid is isotonic?

1. ASterile water
2. B0.45% sodium chloride
3. C0.9% sodium chloride
4. D3% sodium chloride

Which measure is appropriate for a patient with a fever who feels hot and uncomfortable?

1. AAn ice bath until the patient shivers
2. BExtra blankets to make the patient sweat it out
3. CLight bedclothes, plenty of fluids and a prescribed antipyretic
4. DRestricting fluids so the patient sweats less during the fever

When giving several medicines through a feeding tube, what is correct?

1. AGive them without flushing to save time
2. BMix them all together in the feed so they are given at the same time
3. CGive each medicine separately and flush with water between them
4. DCrush every tablet, including modified-release ones

How long should each pass of oropharyngeal or tracheal suction usually last?

1. ANo more than about 10–15 seconds
2. BAbout one minute
3. CAbout 30–45 seconds
4. DAs long as secretions keep coming

Where must the final identity check before a blood transfusion take place?

1. AIn the blood fridge, using the bag label
2. BAt the nurses' station, with the ward list
3. CIn the ward office, using the patient's notes and the prescription
4. DAt the bedside, with the patient and their wristband

A patient's potassium result is 6.8 mmol/L (6.8 mEq/L). Why is this urgent?

1. AHigh potassium causes only mild muscle cramps that settle without treatment
2. BVery high potassium can cause life-threatening heart arrhythmias
3. CIt means the patient urgently needs more potassium
4. DIt is normal for patients after surgery