1.Priorità e delegaMedia
A patient is raising his voice, pacing and clenching his fists. What should the nurse do first?
- AStand very close to him and tell him firmly and loudly to sit down and be quiet
- BApply physical restraints at once
- CSpeak calmly, keep a safe distance and invite him to talk about what is wrong
- DTurn away and ignore the behavior
2.Priorità e delegaDifficile
A trauma patient has an open leg fracture, absent breath sounds on one side, a trachea shifted to the other side and a falling blood pressure. Which problem is the priority?
- AThe suspected tension pneumothorax
- BThe pain from the fracture
- CThe risk of wound infection
- DThe open fracture of the leg
3.Controllo delle infezioni e sicurezza del pazienteMedia
Quando va tolto il facciale filtrante N95 dopo aver assistito un paziente in precauzioni per via aerea?
- AMai; si porta per il resto del turno
- BSubito dopo essere entrati nella stanza
- CPrima di togliere i guanti, all'interno della stanza
- DDopo essere usciti dalla stanza e aver chiuso la porta
4.Controllo delle infezioni e sicurezza del pazienteDifficile
A chemical cloud has been released near the hospital, and authorities order “shelter in place”. What should staff do?
- ASend all visitors home through the main entrance
- BEvacuate all patients into the car park at once
- COpen the windows to let fresh air into the wards and dilute the chemical
- DKeep everyone inside, close windows and doors and shut off outside air intake
5.Valori di laboratorio ed elettrolitiMedia
In countries that screen all pregnant women (such as the US), a vaginal-rectal swab is taken at about 36–37 weeks. Which organism is it screening for?
- AStaphylococcus aureus
- BGroup B Streptococcus
- CCandida albicans
- DHepatitis B virus
6.Valori di laboratorio ed elettrolitiDifficile
A patient with kidney stones and fatigue has a calcium of 11,6 mg/dL (2,9 mmol/L), a high parathyroid hormone (PTH) and a low phosphate. Which condition is most likely?
- AHypoparathyroidism
- BCancer-related hypercalcemia
- CVitamin D deficiency
- DPrimary hyperparathyroidism
7.Infermieristica clinicaMedia
Why is oxygen often humidified for a patient with a tracheostomy?
- AHumidification lowers the oxygen concentration to a safer level
- BHumidity is needed for the oxygen to work as a drug
- CDry oxygen causes high blood glucose
- DThe tube bypasses the nose, which normally warms and moistens air
8.Infermieristica clinicaDifficile
Why is morphine more likely to cause toxicity in a patient with severe kidney impairment?
- AThe kidneys normally activate morphine, so more of it becomes active
- BIts active metabolites build up because the kidneys excrete them
- CKidney disease makes the opioid receptors disappear
- DKidney failure makes the stomach absorb more morphine
9.Area medico-chirurgica: cardiovascolare e respiratoriaMedia
After an arterial blood gas sample is taken from the radial artery, what should the nurse do?
- AApply firm pressure to the site for several minutes
- BBend the wrist sharply upwards to stop the bleeding
- CLeave the site uncovered without pressure
- DMassage the site to help the bruising fade
10.Area medico-chirurgica: cardiovascolare e respiratoriaDifficile
A day after a myocardial infarction, a patient has frequent ventricular ectopic beats on the monitor. Which blood results should be checked first?
- APotassium and magnesium
- BAmylase and lipase
- CFerritin and vitamin B12
- DAlbumin and bilirubin
11.Area medico-chirurgica: neurologica, endocrina e renaleMedia
Which finding most suggests fluid overload in a patient with chronic kidney disease?
- AA weight loss of 1 kg (2,2 lb) after a hot day
- BDark yellow urine and thirst
- CA weight gain of 2 kg (4,4 lb) in two days with ankle swelling
- DA dry mouth and a low blood pressure when standing
12.Area medico-chirurgica: neurologica, endocrina e renaleDifficile
Which patient on a stroke unit is most at risk of falling?
- AA patient with a right-hemisphere stroke who is impulsive and denies having weakness
- BA patient with a TIA whose symptoms resolved completely yesterday
- CA patient with a left-hemisphere stroke who has expressive aphasia and waits for help
- DA patient with mild dysarthria who walks steadily with a frame
13.Area medico-chirurgica: gastrointestinale, perioperatoria e oncologicaMedia
Which presentation fits acute diverticulitis?
- ALeft lower abdominal pain, fever and a raised CRP
- BRight upper abdominal pain after fatty meals
- CPainless jaundice with a palpable gallbladder
- DCentral chest pain spreading to the left arm
14.Area medico-chirurgica: gastrointestinale, perioperatoria e oncologicaDifficile
A patient has a category (stage) 2 pressure ulcer on the sacrum. Which plan is most appropriate?
- ASit the patient upright in a chair for most of the day
- BOffload the area, manage moisture, support nutrition and dress it
- CLeave it uncovered and dry it with a hair dryer
- DMassage around the wound every hour to stimulate blood flow to the skin