1.Priorità e delegaMedia
A patient has a serum potassium of 6,8 mEq/L. Which action comes first?
- ARecheck the level next week
- BEncourage foods high in potassium
- CGive the patient’s scheduled potassium supplement
- DPlace the patient on a cardiac monitor
2.Priorità e delegaDifficile
Two patients on the unit have the same surname. What should the nurse do before giving a medication?
- AAsk a nursing assistant which patient is which
- BAsk the patient, “Are you Mr Smith?” and give the drug once he says yes
- CUse the room number as the main identifier
- DCheck two identifiers against the wristband and the medication record
3.Controllo delle infezioni e sicurezza del pazienteMedia
Il lettore di codici a barre segnala che il farmaco non corrisponde alla scheda del paziente. Che cosa deve fare l'infermiere?
- AFermarsi e capire perché prima di somministrare il farmaco
- BScansionare il braccialetto di un altro paziente
- CIgnorare l'avviso e somministrare il farmaco
- DSomministrare il farmaco e segnalare l'avviso più tardi nel turno
4.Controllo delle infezioni e sicurezza del pazienteDifficile
A patient has a rash, and both smallpox and chickenpox are considered. Which finding suggests smallpox?
- ASmall crops of new lesions appearing over several days in a row
- BLesions all at the same stage, most dense on the face and limbs
- CA rash that is very itchy and starts on the trunk
- DLesions at different stages, most dense on the trunk
5.Valori di laboratorio ed elettrolitiMedia
A patient has taken a proton pump inhibitor (such as omeprazole) for many years and now has muscle cramps and tremor. Which electrolyte is most likely to be low?
- ASodium
- BPhosphate
- CChloride
- DMagnesium
6.Valori di laboratorio ed elettrolitiDifficile
A young adult has fatigue, bruising and fever. The white cell count is 85 × 10³/µL with many blasts, the hemoglobin is 7,9 g/dL (79 g/L) and the platelets are 22 × 10³/µL. What is the most likely diagnosis?
- APolycythemia vera
- BAcute viral infection
- CAcute leukemia
- DIron-deficiency anemia
7.Infermieristica clinicaMedia
Why does a patient with a suspected TIA need urgent specialist assessment?
- AThe patient needs urgent surgery on the brain
- BThe risk of a full stroke is highest in the days after a TIA
- CThe symptoms will come back permanently within an hour
- DA TIA always turns into a brain tumour unless it is treated
8.Infermieristica clinicaDifficile
Un paziente tracheostomizzato improvvisamente non riesce a respirare e la cannula sembra ostruita. Qual è la prima azione?
- ASgonfiare la cuffia e lasciare il paziente
- BRimuovere la controcannula e verificare se è ostruita
- CAspettare il medico prima di fare qualsiasi cosa
- DDare ossigeno solo dalla bocca
9.Area medico-chirurgica: cardiovascolare e respiratoriaMedia
A patient on home oxygen has dry, sore lips. Which product is safest to use?
- AAn alcohol-based gel
- BPetroleum jelly
- CAn oil-based balm
- DA water-based lubricant
10.Area medico-chirurgica: cardiovascolare e respiratoriaDifficile
Un paziente con TVP del polpaccio confermata ha iniziato l'anticoagulazione terapeutica e chiede se deve restare a letto. Qual è la risposta più accurata?
- ADi solito, una volta iniziato il trattamento, si incoraggia a camminare per quanto tollerato
- BLa gamba va massaggiata prima di ogni camminata
- CNon è consentito camminare finché il coagulo non si è sciolto del tutto
- DÈ necessario un riposo assoluto a letto di almeno due settimane
11.Area medico-chirurgica: neurologica, endocrina e renaleMedia
A patient has confirmed meningococcal meningitis. What is usually offered to their close household contacts?
- AA full course of IV antibiotics in hospital
- BNo action unless they develop symptoms
- CPreventive antibiotics
- DA lumbar puncture to check for infection
12.Area medico-chirurgica: neurologica, endocrina e renaleDifficile
A nurse teaches a patient about peritoneal dialysis. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?
- A"I will weigh myself daily and record my fluid balance."
- B"I will check my exit site every day."
- C"I will wash my hands carefully before each exchange."
- D"If the fluid is cloudy, I'll see if it clears next time."
13.Area medico-chirurgica: gastrointestinale, perioperatoria e oncologicaMedia
Why are urinary catheters removed as early as possible after surgery?
- ABecause catheters always cause kidney stones
- BTo reduce the risk of catheter-associated infection
- CBecause the catheter stops the bowel working
- DBecause patients cannot drink normally while a catheter is in place
14.Area medico-chirurgica: gastrointestinale, perioperatoria e oncologicaDifficile
Which patient has the highest risk of postoperative nausea and vomiting?
- AA male smoker having a short procedure without opioids
- BA non-smoking woman with motion sickness who will need opioids
- CA smoker who has never had nausea after surgery
- DA man with no history of nausea having local anaesthetic only