1.Priorità e delegaMedia
A nurse teaches a patient who uses home oxygen. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?
- A“I will put up no-smoking signs at the front door and in my room.”
- B“I will not use oil-based creams on my face.”
- C“My husband can smoke in my room if the window is open.”
- D“I will keep the oxygen away from the gas stove.”
2.Priorità e delegaDifficile
An adult choking on food is coughing forcefully and can speak a little. What should the nurse do?
- AEncourage the patient to keep coughing and stay with them
- BGive abdominal thrusts straight away until the food comes out
- CSweep the mouth blindly with a finger
- DGive the patient water to wash the food down
3.Controllo delle infezioni e sicurezza del pazienteMedia
Durante un'epidemia di norovirus in un reparto, quale metodo di igiene delle mani deve usare il personale dopo l'assistenza al paziente?
- ANessuna igiene delle mani se si sono usati i guanti
- BSolo frizione alcolica
- CSolo asciugare le mani con una salvietta di carta
- DLavaggio con acqua e sapone
4.Controllo delle infezioni e sicurezza del pazienteDifficile
Only one airborne infection isolation room (negative pressure) is free. Which newly admitted patient should be placed in it?
- AA patient with C. difficile diarrhea
- BA patient with suspected active pulmonary tuberculosis
- CA patient with an MRSA wound infection
- DA patient with confirmed seasonal influenza and a cough
5.Valori di laboratorio ed elettrolitiMedia
When do the blood counts usually reach their lowest point (nadir) after many standard chemotherapy regimens?
- AAbout 6 months after treatment
- BOn the same day as treatment
- CAbout 7–14 days after treatment
- DWithin 1–2 hours of treatment
6.Valori di laboratorio ed elettrolitiDifficile
A trauma patient receives many units of blood quickly and then develops muscle twitching and low blood pressure. Which laboratory value is most likely to explain this?
- AA low serum glucose
- BA high serum sodium
- CA low ionized calcium
- DA high serum magnesium
7.Infermieristica clinicaMedia
What is the recommended first aid for a thermal burn?
- ABurst any blisters to release the fluid
- BSpread butter or oil over the burn
- CCool it under cool running water for about 20 minutes
- DApply ice directly to the burn until the pain stops completely
8.Infermieristica clinicaDifficile
An arterial blood gas shows a low PaO2 with a low or normal PaCO2. How is this classified?
- AType 1 respiratory failure
- BType 2 respiratory failure
- CNormal blood gas
- DMetabolic acidosis
9.Area medico-chirurgica: cardiovascolare e respiratoriaMedia
Which energy-conservation advice is most useful for a patient with severe COPD?
- AAvoid any activity at all, staying in a chair to save their energy
- BHold the breath while lifting heavy objects
- CSit down for tasks such as washing and dressing, and pace activities
- DDo all the household tasks quickly in the morning to get them done
10.Area medico-chirurgica: cardiovascolare e respiratoriaDifficile
Prima della dose mattutina di digossina, il polso apicale di un paziente è 54/min e il paziente ha nausea. Che cosa deve fare l'infermiere?
- ASomministrare metà dose e ricontrollare il polso dopo un'ora
- BSospendere la dose e segnalarlo, perché è possibile una tossicità
- CSomministrare la dose e un antiemetico, poi ricontrollare il polso domani
- DSomministrare la dose, perché conta solo il polso radiale
11.Area medico-chirurgica: neurologica, endocrina e renaleMedia
Which picture fits Brown-Séquard syndrome?
- AWeakness of both arms with normal strength in the legs
- BLoss of all feeling but normal movement on both sides
- CWeakness on the same side and loss of pain on the opposite side
- DParalysis of both legs, with normal sensation everywhere in the body
12.Area medico-chirurgica: neurologica, endocrina e renaleDifficile
A patient with renal colic has normal kidney function and no other contraindications. Which drug is usually the first choice for pain?
- AAn oral antihistamine such as cetirizine
- BA benzodiazepine such as diazepam
- CAn NSAID such as diclofenac
- DOral paracetamol (acetaminophen) alone
13.Area medico-chirurgica: gastrointestinale, perioperatoria e oncologicaMedia
What is the main treatment for a venous leg ulcer with an adequate arterial supply?
- ACompression therapy
- BSurgery to amputate the limb
- CStrong oral antibiotics for all ulcers
- DKeeping the leg hanging down all day
14.Area medico-chirurgica: gastrointestinale, perioperatoria e oncologicaDifficile
An older patient on regular opioids has small amounts of liquid stool leaking all day, but has not had a formed bowel movement for 6 days. What is the most likely cause?
- AAcute infective gastroenteritis
- BFaecal impaction with overflow
- CA flare of ulcerative colitis
- DNormal stool pattern on opioids