1.Priorità e delegaMedia
A nurse teaches a patient about storing insulin at home. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?
- A“I will keep my spare insulin in the freezer so it lasts longer.”
- B“I will keep unopened insulin in the fridge.”
- C“I will not leave my insulin in a hot car.”
- D“I will check the expiry date on the label before I use the vial.”
2.Priorità e delegaDifficile
A patient arrives at the emergency department with a plan to end their life, but has normal vital signs. Which ESI level fits best?
- ALevel 2
- BLevel 1
- CLevel 4
- DLevel 5
3.Controllo delle infezioni e sicurezza del pazienteMedia
A peripheral IV site is red, warm and tender along the vein. What should the nurse do?
- AApply a warm pack and keep using the same site
- BFlush the catheter harder to clear the vein and keep using the same site
- CIncrease the infusion rate to finish the bag sooner
- DRemove the catheter and insert a new one at another site if still needed
4.Controllo delle infezioni e sicurezza del pazienteDifficile
A nurse asks a colleague to “just glance” at an insulin infusion before starting it. What makes a check truly independent?
- AThe second nurse checks the order, drug, dose and pump settings separately without being told the answer
- BThe first nurse reads the details aloud and the second agrees
- CThe second nurse looks at the bag label from the doorway
- DThe second nurse signs the record after the infusion has already been started by the first
5.Valori di laboratorio ed elettrolitiMedia
A patient with acute pancreatitis has muscle twitching and numbness around the mouth. Which laboratory value should the nurse check?
- ASerum chloride
- BSerum amylase
- CSerum calcium
- DSerum sodium
6.Valori di laboratorio ed elettrolitiDifficile
A patient admitted with heavy alcohol use and malnutrition has a glucose of 52 mg/dL (2,9 mmol/L) and low magnesium. Which prescribed treatment should be given before the IV glucose?
- AIV thiamine
- BIV potassium
- COral iron
- DIV insulin
7.Infermieristica clinicaMedia
What should a patient starting oral iron tablets be told?
- ATheir urine will turn bright green
- BThey must take the tablets with strong tea
- CThe tablets will cause weight loss
- DTheir stools may turn dark or black
8.Infermieristica clinicaDifficile
A few hours after cardiac surgery, a patient has low blood pressure, a raised jugular venous pressure and quiet, muffled heart sounds. What should be suspected?
- AHyperkalaemia
- BPneumonia
- CHypovolaemia from dehydration
- DCardiac tamponade
9.Area medico-chirurgica: cardiovascolare e respiratoriaMedia
Why is intravenous furosemide given slowly rather than as a rapid push of a large dose?
- ARapid doses cause the potassium level to rise
- BRapid high doses can damage hearing
- CRapid doses cause severe constipation
- DSlow injection makes the urine output larger
10.Area medico-chirurgica: cardiovascolare e respiratoriaDifficile
A patient with a confirmed pulmonary embolism has BP 78/50 mmHg despite fluids, and the right ventricle is dilated on echocardiography. Which treatment is most likely?
- ACompression stockings and bed rest
- BOral apixaban only, started next week
- CAn inhaled bronchodilator
- DSystemic thrombolysis
11.Area medico-chirurgica: neurologica, endocrina e renaleMedia
Un paziente si sveglia con sintomi di ictus. È andato a letto bene alle 23:00 e si è svegliato alle 06:30. Quale ora si usa come ora di esordio?
- AL'ora di arrivo in ospedale
- BLe 06:30, quando i sintomi sono stati notati per la prima volta
- CL'ora in cui è stata eseguita la TC
- DLe 23:00, quando è stato visto bene l'ultima volta
12.Area medico-chirurgica: neurologica, endocrina e renaleDifficile
A large pituitary tumour presses on the optic chiasm. Which visual field defect is most typical?
- ALoss of the outer half of the field in both eyes
- BLoss of central vision in both eyes
- CLoss of the inner half of the field in both eyes
- DComplete blindness in one eye only
13.Area medico-chirurgica: gastrointestinale, perioperatoria e oncologicaMedia
In the UK National Early Warning Score (NEWS2), what does an aggregate score of 5 or more usually trigger?
- ARoutine observations once every 12 hours, with no other change in care
- BNo change unless the patient complains
- CAn urgent review by a clinician skilled in acute illness
- DDischarge planning for the next day
14.Area medico-chirurgica: gastrointestinale, perioperatoria e oncologicaDifficile
A patient took a large paracetamol (acetaminophen) overdose 6 hours ago and says they feel completely well. Which statement is correct?
- ALiver damage after paracetamol occurs only within the first hour or so
- BFeeling well means the dose was too small to cause harm
- CTreatment is not needed if the patient has not vomited
- DLiver damage may still develop, and appears only days later