1.Priorità e delegaMedia
A patient on a nasal cannula at 6 L/min still has a low SpO₂. What should the nurse do?
- ARemove the oxygen to see if the SpO₂ changes
- BTurn the nasal cannula up to 15 L/min
- CRecheck the SpO₂ at the next routine set of observations in four hours
- DReport it, because a different oxygen device is likely to be needed
2.Priorità e delegaDifficile
A patient opens their eyes only to pain, uses inappropriate words and withdraws from pain. What is the Glasgow Coma Scale score?
- A13
- B7
- C11
- D9
3.Controllo delle infezioni e sicurezza del pazienteMedia
A nurse cleans an IV pump with a disinfectant wipe. What must happen for the disinfectant to work?
- AThe surface stays wet for the contact time on the product label
- BThe surface is wiped once lightly without pressure
- CThe surface is dried with a clean towel right after wiping
- DThe wipe is used on many pumps to save product
4.Controllo delle infezioni e sicurezza del pazienteDifficile
Before the wound is closed, the sponge count does not match the starting count. What should happen?
- AChange the count on the record so that it matches, then close the wound as planned
- BAssume that the first count was wrong and continue
- CClose the wound to avoid a long anesthetic and recount the sponges after surgery
- DTell the surgeon and team, search for the item, and image the patient per policy if it is not found
5.Valori di laboratorio ed elettrolitiMedia
A patient's potassium is unexpectedly 5,8 mEq/L. The sample was taken after the tourniquet was on for several minutes while the patient pumped their fist. What is the best interpretation?
- AFist pumping lowers potassium, so the true level is even higher
- BThe result confirms true hyperkalemia and needs no further checking
- CThe result may be falsely high and should be repeated with better technique
- DTourniquet time affects only the glucose result, not the potassium
6.Valori di laboratorio ed elettrolitiDifficile
A 68-year-old man has fatigue, a hemoglobin of 9,8 g/dL (98 g/L), an MCV of 72 fL and a low ferritin. He eats a normal diet. What is the most important next step?
- ARepeat the blood count in one year
- BGive iron and do no further tests at all
- CStart vitamin B12 injections
- DLook for a source of blood loss in the gut
7.Infermieristica clinicaMedia
A patient on insulin reports nightmares, night sweats and morning headaches. What should be suspected?
- AA urinary tract infection
- BNight-time hypoglycaemia
- CHyperthyroidism
- DRaised intracranial pressure
8.Infermieristica clinicaDifficile
Quale reperto suggerisce più fortemente un'embolia polmonare in un paziente operato?
- ADispnea improvvisa e dolore toracico pleuritico con tachicardia
- BPolso lento con pressione alta
- CSibili che migliorano con il salbutamolo
- DEsordio graduale di tosse con espettorato giallo e febbre lieve nell'arco di una settimana
9.Area medico-chirurgica: cardiovascolare e respiratoriaMedia
A patient on theophylline develops nausea, vomiting, a fast heart rate and restlessness. What should the nurse suspect?
- ATheophylline toxicity
- BHypoglycaemia caused by the drug
- CAn expected sign that the drug is working
- DA theophylline allergy causing a rash
10.Area medico-chirurgica: cardiovascolare e respiratoriaDifficile
A patient with small-cell lung cancer becomes confused. Sodium is 122 mmol/L (122 mEq/L) with concentrated urine, and there are no signs of dehydration. What is the most likely cause?
- ACranial diabetes insipidus from brain metastases
- BSyndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion
- CSevere dehydration from poor oral intake
- DExcess salt in the diet over several weeks
11.Area medico-chirurgica: neurologica, endocrina e renaleMedia
An 80-year-old with angina is diagnosed with hypothyroidism. How is levothyroxine usually started?
- AOnly after the angina has been cured
- BAs a single large weekly injection
- CAt a full dose from the first day
- DAt a low dose, increased slowly
12.Area medico-chirurgica: neurologica, endocrina e renaleDifficile
A patient with a known ureteric stone develops a fever of 39 °C (102,2 °F) and rigors. Scanning shows a blocked, swollen kidney. What is needed?
- AA fluid restriction to reduce the swelling
- BUrgent drainage of the kidney plus IV antibiotics
- COral antibiotics and waiting for the stone to pass
- DStrong pain relief alone, then discharge
13.Area medico-chirurgica: gastrointestinale, perioperatoria e oncologicaMedia
Perché nei primi giorni dopo un intervento maggiore l'analgesia regolare (programmata) è spesso preferita alle dosi "al bisogno"?
- AElimina la necessità di valutare il dolore del paziente durante il giorno
- BPreviene completamente tutti gli effetti collaterali degli oppioidi
- CConsente di somministrare dosi superiori al massimo giornaliero
- DMantiene stabili i livelli del farmaco e previene picchi di dolore intenso
14.Area medico-chirurgica: gastrointestinale, perioperatoria e oncologicaDifficile
A patient with a toe ulcer says the leg pain is worse at night and eases when they hang the leg over the side of the bed. What does this suggest?
- AVenous insufficiency
- BLymphoedema
- CArterial insufficiency
- DNeuropathic itching