1.Priorità e delegaMedia
Un infermiere delega i parametri vitali di routine a un assistente infermieristico per un paziente la cui pressione arteriosa cala da un'ora. Quale diritto della delega non è rispettato?
- ACircostanza giusta
- BCompito giusto, perché i parametri vitali non possono mai essere delegati
- CPersona giusta
- DIndicazioni e comunicazione giuste
2.Priorità e delegaDifficile
A patient is deteriorating quickly. The nurse has called the provider twice, but the provider has not come. What is the best action?
- AActivate the rapid response team
- BWait another hour and call the provider again
- CDocument the concern and continue routine care
- DAsk the patient’s family to call the provider
3.Controllo delle infezioni e sicurezza del pazienteMedia
When is it appropriate to use the override function on an automated dispensing cabinet to take a drug before pharmacist review?
- AOnly in an urgent situation where delay would harm the patient, per policy
- BAt the start of each shift to save time later
- CWhenever the pharmacist is slow to review new orders and the patient is waiting
- DWhenever the nurse is sure of the dose
4.Controllo delle infezioni e sicurezza del pazienteDifficile
A nurse calls a provider using SBAR about a patient with falling blood pressure. Which statement is the “Recommendation”?
- A“I am calling about Mr. Jansen in room 12, who is hypotensive.”
- B“He is 72 and had a bowel resection yesterday.”
- C“His blood pressure has fallen from 130/80 to 88/50 over the last two hours.”
- D“I think he needs to be assessed now. Can you come within the next 15 minutes?”
5.Valori di laboratorio ed elettrolitiMedia
A patient with hyperkalemia received IV regular insulin with dextrose. Which result must the nurse monitor closely over the next hours?
- ASerum calcium, because it falls sharply
- BBlood glucose, because hypoglycemia can occur
- CHemoglobin, because insulin causes red cell loss
- DSerum sodium, because it rises quickly
6.Valori di laboratorio ed elettrolitiDifficile
A patient on stable digoxin starts amiodarone. A week later, the patient has nausea and visual changes, and the digoxin level is above the range. What is the most likely explanation?
- AThe patient has started a viral illness
- BAmiodarone has raised the digoxin level
- CAmiodarone has lowered potassium only
- DDigoxin has raised the amiodarone level
7.Infermieristica clinicaMedia
Un paziente con diabete di tipo 1 vomita e mangia poco. Qual è il consiglio corretto per i giorni di malattia?
- AControllare la glicemia solo una volta al giorno
- BSospendere l'insulina finché non torna a mangiare normalmente, per evitare l'ipoglicemia
- CNon sospendere l'insulina; controllare più spesso glicemia e chetoni
- DDimezzare l'assunzione di liquidi per prevenire il vomito
8.Infermieristica clinicaDifficile
A patient's hypoglycaemia was caused by a sulfonylurea such as gliclazide or glipizide. Why might they need monitoring for longer than usual?
- AThe drug makes glucose tablets and drinks ineffective
- BThe drug causes rebound hyperglycaemia later the same day
- CSulfonylureas only work at night
- DSulfonylureas act for a long time, so hypoglycaemia can recur
9.Area medico-chirurgica: cardiovascolare e respiratoriaMedia
A patient has just started an ACE inhibitor. Which blood tests are usually checked within the first one to two weeks?
- AINR and platelet count
- BLiver enzymes and amylase
- CPotassium and creatinine
- DTroponin and creatine kinase
10.Area medico-chirurgica: cardiovascolare e respiratoriaDifficile
A un paziente in terapia con warfarin per fibrillazione atriale viene prescritta claritromicina. Quale azione è più appropriata?
- ANon cambiare nulla, perché gli antibiotici non influenzano il warfarin
- BSospendere il warfarin per tutta la durata della terapia antibiotica
- CRaddoppiare la dose di warfarin durante la terapia
- DChiedere se l'INR vada controllato prima, perché potrebbe aumentare
11.Area medico-chirurgica: neurologica, endocrina e renaleMedia
A patient on peritoneal dialysis has gained weight and has higher glucose levels. Which part of the treatment is the likely cause?
- AAir entering the abdomen during exchanges
- BSodium lost into the dialysis fluid
- CProtein lost into the dialysis fluid
- DGlucose absorbed from the dialysis fluid
12.Area medico-chirurgica: neurologica, endocrina e renaleDifficile
Durante un'infusione di alteplase per un ictus, il paziente sviluppa forte cefalea, vomito e un GCS in calo. Che cosa deve fare per prima cosa l'infermiere?
- AAccelerare l'infusione in modo che finisca prima
- BSomministrare un sedativo per calmare il paziente e proseguire
- CInterrompere l'infusione e chiamare urgentemente il team dell'ictus
- DSomministrare un antiemetico e ricontrollare il GCS tra un'ora
13.Area medico-chirurgica: gastrointestinale, perioperatoria e oncologicaMedia
What are anticipatory ("just in case") medicines at the end of life usually prescribed for?
- APain, nausea, agitation and respiratory secretions
- BWeight gain and appetite stimulation
- CHigh blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes
- DInfection prevention and vaccination
14.Area medico-chirurgica: gastrointestinale, perioperatoria e oncologicaDifficile
A patient's long-standing groin hernia has become tender, red and irreducible, and they are vomiting. What should the nurse do?
- APush the hernia firmly back in, then discharge home
- BAdvise the patient to wear a tight truss and rest
- CApply a hot water bottle and give a laxative
- DKeep them nil by mouth and arrange urgent surgical review