1.Priorità e delegaMedia
Which patient on an addiction unit should the nurse see first?
- ALast drink two days ago; now shaking, sweating, heart rate 124/min and seeing insects
- BIn recovery for a year; came to the clinic today for a routine check and a repeat prescription
- CLast drink one week ago; asking about support groups
- DLast drink this morning; asking when lunch will arrive
2.Priorità e delegaDifficile
A 2-month-old infant has a spiral fracture of the femur. The parents say the baby rolled off the sofa. What should the nurse recognize?
- AInfants of this age often roll off furniture and break bones in this way
- BThe injury does not fit the infant’s development, so possible abuse must be reported
- CNo further action is needed once the fracture is treated
- DA spiral fracture in an infant is always caused by birth trauma
3.Controllo delle infezioni e sicurezza del pazienteMedia
Which toy is safest for a toddler?
- AA bag of marbles to sort by color
- BA toy with small magnets that come out easily
- CA balloon to play with when an adult is out of the room
- DA large toy with no small parts that can come off
4.Controllo delle infezioni e sicurezza del pazienteDifficile
A newly hired nurse has these hepatitis B results: HBsAg negative, anti-HBs positive, anti-HBc negative. What do they show?
- APast infection that has now cleared
- BImmunity from hepatitis B vaccination
- CNo immunity, so the vaccine is needed
- DA current hepatitis B infection
5.Valori di laboratorio ed elettrolitiMedia
A patient takes high-dose biotin supplements for hair and nails. Why should the nurse report this before blood tests?
- ABiotin can distort some immunoassays, such as troponin or TSH
- BBiotin lowers the hemoglobin by destroying the red cells
- CBiotin causes a true rise in blood glucose in all patients
- DBiotin makes the blood clot in the tube before testing
6.Valori di laboratorio ed elettrolitiDifficile
A patient on clozapine reports a sore throat and fever. The ANC is 400/µL (0,4 × 10⁹/L). What should the nurse do?
- AHold the clozapine and report the result at once
- BGive the dose with food to protect the stomach
- CHalve the dose and give it with a throat lozenge
- DGive the next dose and recheck the ANC next month
7.Infermieristica clinicaMedia
A patient is admitted with cellulitis of the leg. Why might the nurse mark the edge of the redness on the skin?
- ATo help the patient find the sore area
- BTo mark the site for an injection
- CTo show the surgeon exactly where to make the incision
- DTo monitor whether the infection is spreading or improving
8.Infermieristica clinicaDifficile
A patient with stress incontinence is taught self-care. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?
- A"I'll cut down on caffeine."
- B"I'll drink as little as possible so I don't leak."
- C"I'll do my pelvic floor exercises every day."
- D"I'll try to lose some weight if I can."
9.Area medico-chirurgica: cardiovascolare e respiratoriaMedia
Why is aspirin chewed rather than swallowed whole in a suspected acute coronary syndrome?
- AChewing changes aspirin into an anticoagulant
- BWhole aspirin tablets cannot be absorbed at all from the gut
- CChewing stops the aspirin from irritating the lining of the stomach
- DChewing speeds absorption, giving a faster antiplatelet effect
10.Area medico-chirurgica: cardiovascolare e respiratoriaDifficile
Dopo un cateterismo cardiaco per via radiale, quale valutazione è più importante?
- ARumori intestinali e circonferenza addominale ogni ora dopo l'esame
- BCircolo, sensibilità e movimento della mano, e il sito di accesso
- CPeso specifico delle urine ogni quattro ore
- DDimensione e reazione delle pupille alla luce ogni 15 minuti
11.Area medico-chirurgica: neurologica, endocrina e renaleMedia
Why is levodopa combined with carbidopa (or benserazide)?
- ATo prevent tolerance from developing to levodopa over time
- BTo add a separate effect that reduces the resting tremor directly
- CTo stop levodopa being converted to dopamine outside the brain
- DTo make levodopa cross into the brain more slowly and evenly
12.Area medico-chirurgica: neurologica, endocrina e renaleDifficile
Un paziente in emodialisi con un catetere venoso centrale tunnellizzato sviluppa febbre e brividi scuotenti subito dopo l'inizio della dialisi. Che cosa deve sospettare e fare l'infermiere?
- ASquilibrio dialitico; accelerare la dialisi per finire prima
- BInfezione del circolo ematico correlata al catetere; fermarsi, prelevare le colture e allertare
- CEmbolia gassosa; inclinare il paziente con la testa in alto e proseguire
- DNormale reazione alla dialisi; proseguire e dare solo paracetamolo
13.Area medico-chirurgica: gastrointestinale, perioperatoria e oncologicaMedia
Why is pethidine (meperidine) generally avoided for regular pain relief?
- AIt always causes severe diarrhoea
- BIt can only be given by mouth
- CA metabolite can build up and cause seizures
- DIt has no pain-relieving effect at all in adults
14.Area medico-chirurgica: gastrointestinale, perioperatoria e oncologicaDifficile
Un paziente è in terapia a pressione negativa per ferite (NPWT). La pompa va in allarme e la medicazione ha perso la tenuta. Qual è l'azione più appropriata?
- ARipristinare la tenuta; se non riesce in tempo, passare a una medicazione umida
- BPortare l'aspirazione al massimo per recuperare la tenuta
- CLasciare la schiuma nella ferita senza aspirazione per diversi giorni fino alla rivalutazione
- DRiempire la ferita con garza asciutta sopra la schiuma e fissarla strettamente con cerotto