1.Priorità e delegaMedia
Which two patients can most safely share a room?
- AA patient with influenza and a patient with COPD
- BTwo patients who both have C. difficile infection
- CA patient with MRSA in a wound and a patient after surgery
- DA patient with chickenpox and a patient on chemotherapy
2.Priorità e delegaDifficile
Un paziente con una nuova tracheostomia tossisce, ha un respiro rumoroso e la SpO₂ è scesa all'86%. Qual è la prima azione?
- ACambiare i lacci della tracheostomia
- BSomministrare un broncodilatatore nebulizzato
- CDocumentare la SpO₂ e ricontrollare dopo 30 minuti
- DAspirare la tracheostomia
3.Controllo delle infezioni e sicurezza del pazienteMedia
Why should a child’s weight be recorded only in kilograms?
- AScales that show kilograms are always more accurate than those that show pounds
- BChildren weigh less, so smaller units are needed
- CKilograms are easier for parents to remember
- DMixing up pounds and kilograms can lead to large dosing errors
4.Controllo delle infezioni e sicurezza del pazienteDifficile
A patient receiving chemotherapy has an absolute neutrophil count of 400/mm3 (0,4 × 109/L) and a new temperature of 38,3 °C (100,9 °F). What should the nurse do?
- AGive an antipyretic and reassess at the next routine round
- BReport it at once, because fever with severe neutropenia is an emergency
- CEncourage oral fluids and record the result in the chart
- DRecheck the temperature in four hours before calling anyone about it
5.Valori di laboratorio ed elettrolitiMedia
A patient on warfarin for atrial fibrillation has a target INR of 2,0–3,0. How does the usual target for a patient with a mechanical mitral valve compare?
- AMuch higher, about 5,0–6,0
- BLower, about 1,0–1,5
- CThe same, 2,0–3,0
- DHigher, about 2,5–3,5
6.Valori di laboratorio ed elettrolitiDifficile
An RN cares for a patient on a 24-hour urine collection. Which task can be delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP), such as a nursing or healthcare assistant?
- AInterpreting the creatinine clearance result when it comes back
- BTeaching the patient why the 24-hour collection is needed
- CSaving all urine in the collection container as instructed
- DDeciding whether to restart the collection after a missed sample
7.Infermieristica clinicaMedia
A nurse finds a patient lying on the floor beside the bed. What should be done first?
- ALift the patient straight back into bed so they are comfortable
- BCheck the patient for injuries before moving them
- CComplete the incident report form
- DPhone the patient's family
8.Infermieristica clinicaDifficile
A patient has a full-thickness burn all the way round the forearm. Which complication must be watched for closely?
- ALoss of circulation to the hand as swelling builds under tight burned skin
- BDelayed hair growth on the arm
- CExcessive bleeding from the burn surface needing an urgent blood transfusion
- DHypoglycaemia caused by the body using glucose to heal the burn
9.Area medico-chirurgica: cardiovascolare e respiratoriaMedia
Quale insieme di effetti collaterali è tipico dei diuretici tiazidici o simil-tiazidici come l'indapamide?
- APotassio e sodio bassi, acido urico e glucosio elevati
- BTosse secca, alterazione del gusto e gonfiore delle labbra
- CPotassio e sodio alti, acido urico basso e glicemia bassa
- DSodio e magnesio alti, con glicemia bassa
10.Area medico-chirurgica: cardiovascolare e respiratoriaDifficile
A nurse teaches a patient how to measure blood pressure at home. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?
- A"I will take two readings and write them both down."
- B"I will sit with my back supported and my arm at heart level."
- C"I will measure it straight after my morning jog."
- D"I will rest quietly for five minutes before measuring."
11.Area medico-chirurgica: neurologica, endocrina e renaleMedia
Which headache feature most suggests raised intracranial pressure from a brain tumour?
- AWorse on waking and on coughing, with vomiting
- BOnly present after reading for a long time
- CA tight band across the forehead that eases with rest
- DBetter in the morning and worse with stress
12.Area medico-chirurgica: neurologica, endocrina e renaleDifficile
After removal of a cortisol-producing adrenal adenoma, why may the patient need hydrocortisone for months?
- AThe operation always removes both adrenal glands
- BThe other adrenal gland has been suppressed
- CThe tumour will grow back quickly without it
- DHydrocortisone helps the wound to heal
13.Area medico-chirurgica: gastrointestinale, perioperatoria e oncologicaMedia
Why might a patient's platelet count be monitored while they receive heparin?
- ATo check whether the heparin is causing anaemia
- BTo detect heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
- CTo see whether the patient has an infection
- DTo measure the heparin dose in the blood exactly
14.Area medico-chirurgica: gastrointestinale, perioperatoria e oncologicaDifficile
After a coughing fit, the external mark on a patient's nasogastric tube has moved 10 cm. Feed is due. What should the nurse do?
- APush the tube back to the original mark and start the feed
- BDo not use the tube until its position is confirmed by policy
- CStart the feed at a slow rate and watch for coughing
- DGive the medicines only and save the feed for later