1.Priorità e delegaMedia
A patient wants to leave the hospital against medical advice. What should the nurse do?
- AInform the provider, explain the risks and document the discussion
- BLet the patient leave without telling anyone
- CHide the patient’s clothes and belongings until the provider arrives
- DLock the door so the patient cannot leave the unit
2.Priorità e delegaDifficile
Six hours after surgery, a patient has not passed urine, feels the urge to go and has a firm swelling above the pubic bone. What is the most likely problem?
- ADehydration from fasting before surgery
- BUrinary retention
- CA normal effect of the anesthetic
- DAcute kidney injury with no urine made
3.Controllo delle infezioni e sicurezza del pazienteMedia
A patient cannot bear weight and cannot help with transfers. Which method is safest to move the patient from bed to chair?
- AAsking the patient to stand and try their best
- BOne nurse doing a standing pivot transfer
- CA mechanical lift used by enough trained staff
- DTwo nurses lifting the patient under the arms
4.Controllo delle infezioni e sicurezza del pazienteDifficile
A patient with dementia is often found at the exit doors trying to leave the unit. Which measure is most appropriate?
- ALock the patient alone in a single room so that they cannot reach the exit doors
- BKeep the patient in a chair with a vest restraint
- CUse an electronic wander alert, supervise closely and offer meaningful activity
- DGive a sedative each time the patient goes to the door
5.Valori di laboratorio ed elettrolitiMedia
Prima di somministrare cloruro di potassio endovenoso prescritto, quale valutazione è più importante?
- ATurgore cutaneo sull'avambraccio
- BUdito in entrambe le orecchie
- CDimensione e reazione delle pupille alla luce
- DDiuresi e funzione renale
6.Valori di laboratorio ed elettrolitiDifficile
Quale quadro di risultati è coerente con la SIADH?
- ASodio normale con urina molto diluita
- BSodio sierico basso, osmolalità sierica bassa e urina concentrata
- CSodio sierico alto, osmolalità sierica alta e urina molto diluita
- DSodio sierico basso, osmolalità sierica alta e urina diluita
7.Infermieristica clinicaMedia
Durante un'infusione EV, l'area attorno al catetere diventa gonfia, fredda e pallida, e l'infusione rallenta. Che cosa è probabile?
- AFlebite causata da un'infezione batterica della parete della vena
- BSovraccarico di liquidi del circolo
- CEmbolia gassosa
- DInfiltrazione del liquido nei tessuti circostanti
8.Infermieristica clinicaDifficile
An older patient with delirium is trying to leave the ward at night, saying he must go home. What is the best initial approach?
- AGive a sedative straight away without a prescription
- BCalmly reassure and redirect him while the team assesses his capacity and safety
- CPhysically restrain him in bed until the morning so that he cannot fall
- DLet him leave, because adults can always do as they wish whatever their state
9.Area medico-chirurgica: cardiovascolare e respiratoriaMedia
A patient with heart failure is comfortable at rest but becomes breathless walking across a room. Which NYHA class fits best?
- AClass I
- BClass II
- CClass IV
- DClass III
10.Area medico-chirurgica: cardiovascolare e respiratoriaDifficile
A patient on three blood pressure drugs still has high readings at every visit. What should the nurse check first?
- AWhether a fourth drug can be added at today's appointment
- BWhether the readings should be ignored
- CWhether the patient is taking the medicines as prescribed
- DWhether the patient needs surgery on the renal arteries
11.Area medico-chirurgica: neurologica, endocrina e renaleMedia
Which statement about the PSA blood test is correct?
- AIt is only raised in women with bladder cancer
- BA normal result always rules out any prostate cancer
- CA raised result always means prostate cancer
- DIt can be raised by benign problems as well as by cancer
12.Area medico-chirurgica: neurologica, endocrina e renaleDifficile
Una donna con epilessia che assume valproato dice di stare programmando una gravidanza. Quale risposta è più appropriata?
- ARassicurarla che il valproato è sicuro durante tutta la gravidanza
- BSuggerire di raddoppiare la dose per proteggere il bambino dalle crisi
- CDirle di smettere completamente il valproato da oggi
- DConsigliare di non sospenderlo bruscamente e una valutazione specialistica urgente
13.Area medico-chirurgica: gastrointestinale, perioperatoria e oncologicaMedia
What is the main treatment for a venous leg ulcer with an adequate arterial supply?
- ASurgery to amputate the limb
- BKeeping the leg hanging down all day
- CStrong oral antibiotics for all ulcers
- DCompression therapy
14.Area medico-chirurgica: gastrointestinale, perioperatoria e oncologicaDifficile
A patient's long-standing groin hernia has become tender, red and irreducible, and they are vomiting. What should the nurse do?
- APush the hernia firmly back in, then discharge home
- BApply a hot water bottle and give a laxative
- CKeep them nil by mouth and arrange urgent surgical review
- DAdvise the patient to wear a tight truss and rest