1.Priorità e delegaMedia
Un infermiere chiede a un assistente infermieristico di usare un sollevatore meccanico. L'assistente dice di non essere mai stato formato all'uso. Quale diritto della delega verrebbe violato se l'infermiere insistesse?
- APersona giusta
- BCompito giusto
- CSupervisione e verifica giuste
- DIndicazioni e comunicazione giuste
2.Priorità e delegaDifficile
A patient with a severe asthma attack had a PaCO₂ of 32 mmHg (4,3 kPa) on arrival. An hour later it is 46 mmHg (6,1 kPa), and the patient seems tired. What does this suggest?
- ARespiratory muscle fatigue with possible impending respiratory failure
- BThe patient is hyperventilating even more than before and needs calming
- CThe asthma is improving, because the PaCO₂ is now near normal
- DA laboratory error that should be ignored
3.Controllo delle infezioni e sicurezza del pazienteMedia
Quando si apre un pacco sterile su un tavolo, quale lembo si apre per primo?
- AIl lembo più lontano dall'infermiere
- BIl lembo più vicino all'infermiere
- CIl lembo laterale più facile da raggiungere
- DTutti i lembi insieme
4.Controllo delle infezioni e sicurezza del pazienteDifficile
A nurse has a needlestick from a patient with hepatitis B. The nurse finished the vaccine series and has a documented protective antibody level. Which statement is correct?
- AHepatitis B immune globulin and a complete new vaccine series are both needed at once
- BThe nurse must stop all patient care for six months
- CNo reporting is needed because the nurse is immune
- DNo hepatitis B treatment is needed, but the injury is still reported and followed up
5.Valori di laboratorio ed elettrolitiMedia
Which IV fluid can be given through the same line as a red cell transfusion?
- ALactated Ringer's (Hartmann's) solution
- B0,9% sodium chloride
- C5% dextrose in water
- D0,45% sodium chloride
6.Valori di laboratorio ed elettrolitiDifficile
A patient with acute pancreatitis has a rising BUN, a falling calcium and a glucose of 250 mg/dL (13,9 mmol/L) over the first 48 hours. What do these results suggest?
- AA resolving, mild pancreatitis
- BAn unrelated new kidney stone
- CA lab error from lipemic samples
- DIncreasingly severe pancreatitis
7.Infermieristica clinicaMedia
Un paziente ha dolore addominale colico, addome disteso, vomito e da due giorni non emette né feci né gas. Qual è il problema probabile?
- ASindrome dell'intestino irritabile
- BOcclusione intestinale
- CGastroenterite
- DAppendicite non complicata
8.Infermieristica clinicaDifficile
Why must blood samples for a cross-match be labelled at the bedside immediately after they are taken?
- ATo speed up the laboratory's computer system and reduce the waiting time
- BTo let the patient sign the label
- CTo prevent "wrong blood in tube" errors that can cause fatal reactions
- DTo keep the sample warm so the cells do not break down in transit
9.Area medico-chirurgica: cardiovascolare e respiratoriaMedia
After an above-knee amputation, which measure helps prevent a hip flexion contracture?
- AKeeping the hip bent to reduce stump swelling
- BSitting in a chair for most of the day with the hips bent
- CLying prone for periods and avoiding pillows under the stump
- DKeeping a pillow under the stump at all times, day and night
10.Area medico-chirurgica: cardiovascolare e respiratoriaDifficile
A patient has been on continuous NIV via a full-face mask for two days. Which nursing measure helps prevent the most common complication?
- ATighten the straps as far as they will go to stop any leak
- BUse the same mask size for every patient
- CRemove the mask for an hour each time the alarm sounds
- DCheck mask fit and protect the bridge of the nose
11.Area medico-chirurgica: neurologica, endocrina e renaleMedia
Which complication is a particular risk in nephrotic syndrome?
- AHypoglycaemia
- BVenous thrombosis
- CLow cholesterol
- DBleeding from low platelets
12.Area medico-chirurgica: neurologica, endocrina e renaleDifficile
A man who takes tamsulosin for BPH is listed for cataract surgery. Which statement is correct?
- ATamsulosin has no effects outside the urinary tract, so nothing changes
- BIt should be swapped for oxybutynin the night before to protect the eye
- CThe dose should be doubled before surgery to prevent urinary retention
- DThe eye surgeon must be told, as it can cause floppy iris during surgery
13.Area medico-chirurgica: gastrointestinale, perioperatoria e oncologicaMedia
Which lifestyle change most improves the course of Crohn's disease?
- AEating more red meat
- BStopping smoking
- CDrinking more coffee
- DAvoiding all exercise
14.Area medico-chirurgica: gastrointestinale, perioperatoria e oncologicaDifficile
A patient's platelet count is 18 × 109/L (18,000/µL). Which order should the nurse question?
- ADaily full blood count
- BA soft diet with mouthwashes
- CAn intramuscular injection
- DOral paracetamol for headache