1.Priorità e delegaMedia
Which newborn finding needs prompt reporting?
- AMild jaundice that first appears on the third day
- BJaundice that appears within the first 24 hours
- CBluish hands and feet in the first hours
- DMilia (small white spots) on the nose
2.Priorità e delegaDifficile
A patient has a heart rate of 38/min, feels dizzy and has a blood pressure of 80/50 mmHg. Which drug is usually given first, as prescribed?
- AAtropine
- BMetoprolol
- CDiltiazem
- DDigoxin
3.Controllo delle infezioni e sicurezza del pazienteMedia
Quando va tolto il facciale filtrante N95 dopo aver assistito un paziente in precauzioni per via aerea?
- ASubito dopo essere entrati nella stanza
- BDopo essere usciti dalla stanza e aver chiuso la porta
- CPrima di togliere i guanti, all'interno della stanza
- DMai; si porta per il resto del turno
4.Controllo delle infezioni e sicurezza del pazienteDifficile
Several patients arrive with suspected inhalational anthrax after a deliberate release. Which precautions are needed for their care?
- AAirborne precautions in negative-pressure rooms, because spores are inhaled
- BStandard precautions, because it is not spread from person to person
- CDroplet precautions with surgical masks
- DContact precautions with gowns and gloves
5.Valori di laboratorio ed elettrolitiMedia
Un paziente con cirrosi ha un'albumina di 2,2 g/dL (22 g/L). Quale reperto è più probabilmente correlato?
- AAumento della diuresi
- BEdema e ascite
- CIperkaliemia
- DPressione arteriosa alta
6.Valori di laboratorio ed elettrolitiDifficile
A patient on long-term amiodarone has fatigue and weight gain. TSH is 11 mIU/L and the free T4 is low. What is the most likely explanation?
- AAmiodarone-induced hyperthyroidism
- BA normal response to amiodarone needing no action
- CAmiodarone-induced hypothyroidism
- DSecondary hypothyroidism from pituitary failure
7.Infermieristica clinicaMedia
A dying patient can no longer drink and has a dry mouth. What is the most appropriate nursing care?
- ALeaving the mouth alone to avoid disturbing them
- BFrequent mouth care that keeps the lips and mouth moist
- CStarting a fast intravenous infusion to correct the dryness
- DInserting a nasogastric tube for fluids
8.Infermieristica clinicaDifficile
Due giorni dopo una resezione intestinale, un paziente ha dolore in aumento, febbre, tachicardia e nel drenaggio della ferita un liquido di aspetto fecale. Che cosa è più probabile?
- ADeiscenza anastomotica
- BNormale decorso postoperatorio
- CRitenzione urinaria
- DStitichezza
9.Area medico-chirurgica: cardiovascolare e respiratoriaMedia
A patient choosing between a mechanical and a biological heart valve asks about the main difference. Which answer is accurate?
- AMechanical valves wear out within one year
- BBoth types need no medicines after surgery
- CBiological valves last longer but need lifelong warfarin
- DMechanical valves last longer but need lifelong anticoagulation
10.Area medico-chirurgica: cardiovascolare e respiratoriaDifficile
Why is the cuff pressure of an endotracheal or tracheostomy tube checked regularly?
- AToo high a pressure damages the trachea; too low allows aspiration
- BThe cuff must be kept fully deflated in every ventilated patient
- CThe cuff pressure sets the ventilator's breathing rate
- DThe cuff pressure directly controls the patient's oxygen saturation
11.Area medico-chirurgica: neurologica, endocrina e renaleMedia
In the first trimester of pregnancy, why is propylthiouracil often preferred to carbimazole for hyperthyroidism?
- APropylthiouracil works faster than any other drug
- BCarbimazole cannot cross into the mother's blood
- CCarbimazole has a higher risk of birth defects early on
- DPropylthiouracil has no side effects at all
12.Area medico-chirurgica: neurologica, endocrina e renaleDifficile
During a TURP, a patient becomes confused and nauseated, with a slow pulse and a raised BP. The sodium is 121 mmol/L. What is most likely?
- AA normal reaction to the spinal anaesthetic
- BHypoglycaemia from fasting for many hours before surgery
- CAn allergic reaction to the catheter
- DTURP syndrome from absorbed irrigation fluid
13.Area medico-chirurgica: gastrointestinale, perioperatoria e oncologicaMedia
Quale integratore a base di erbe viene comunemente chiesto prima di un intervento perché può aumentare il sanguinamento?
- AMirtillo rosso
- BOlio di menta piperita
- CGinkgo biloba
- DCamomilla
14.Area medico-chirurgica: gastrointestinale, perioperatoria e oncologicaDifficile
After a high-voltage electrical injury, a patient's urine is dark red-brown. What does this suggest and what is the usual aim?
- ANormal concentrated urine; restrict fluids
- BMyoglobin from muscle damage; a higher urine output target
- CBleeding from the bladder; stop all fluids
- DA urinary infection; send a sample and wait for the result