1.Priorità e delegaMedia
Which two patients can most safely share a room?
- AA patient with chickenpox and a patient on chemotherapy
- BA patient with MRSA in a wound and a patient after surgery
- CTwo patients who both have C. difficile infection
- DA patient with influenza and a patient with COPD
2.Priorità e delegaDifficile
During JumpSTART triage, a child is not breathing after the airway is opened but has a palpable pulse. What is the next step?
- ATag the child black at once and move on to the next victim
- BStart full CPR on the child and stay with them until more help arrives
- CGive five rescue breaths; if breathing starts, tag the child red
- DTag the child green and return to them after the others
3.Controllo delle infezioni e sicurezza del pazienteMedia
An alcohol-based skin prep has been used before surgery with electrosurgery. What must happen before the drapes are placed?
- AThe prep must be warmed with a hair dryer
- BThe prep must be covered with the drapes while it is still wet
- CThe prep must be wiped off with saline
- DThe prep must be fully dry and any pooled liquid removed
4.Controllo delle infezioni e sicurezza del pazienteDifficile
A nurse teaches an older adult about preventing falls at home. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?
- A“I use night lights between my bedroom and the bathroom.”
- B“I wear shoes with non-slip soles around the house.”
- C“I had grab bars put in next to the toilet.”
- D“I keep small rugs in the hall so my feet stay warm.”
5.Valori di laboratorio ed elettrolitiMedia
How does the nurse start a 24-hour urine collection at 08:00?
- ASave the 08:00 urine as the first sample, then collect until 08:00 the next day
- BHave the patient void and discard that urine, then save all urine until 08:00 the next day
- CCollect only the first urine passed on waking, and repeat this the next morning
- DSave three samples spread across the day and discard all of the urine passed at night
6.Valori di laboratorio ed elettrolitiDifficile
A patient without symptoms has a TSH of 7,5 mIU/L on two occasions with a normal free T4. Which term fits best?
- ASubclinical hypothyroidism
- BSubclinical hyperthyroidism
- COvert primary hypothyroidism
- DSecondary hypothyroidism
7.Infermieristica clinicaMedia
Which examination findings suggest a large pleural effusion on one side?
- AA hyper-resonant chest with the trachea pulled towards that side
- BNormal breath sounds and normal percussion
- CWheeze heard over both lungs
- DDull percussion and reduced breath sounds over the lung base
8.Infermieristica clinicaDifficile
Three days after bowel surgery, a patient has a distended abdomen, vomiting and absent bowel sounds, without colicky pain. What is most likely?
- AParalytic ileus
- BNormal recovery after surgery
- CAcute cholecystitis
- DA urinary tract infection
9.Area medico-chirurgica: cardiovascolare e respiratoriaMedia
A patient with diabetes is starting a beta-blocker. What should the nurse teach about hypoglycaemia?
- ASome warning signs, such as a fast heartbeat, may be masked
- BInsulin should be stopped while taking a beta-blocker
- CHypoglycaemia will always cause a very slow and weak pulse
- DThe beta-blocker will prevent all episodes of hypoglycaemia
10.Area medico-chirurgica: cardiovascolare e respiratoriaDifficile
Un paziente con arteriopatia periferica nota ha improvvisamente un piede freddo, bianco e dolente, senza polsi e con le dita intorpidite. Qual è la priorità?
- AIncoraggiare a camminare per aprire il circolo collaterale
- BSollevare la gamba su cuscini e scaldare il piede con una borsa dell'acqua calda
- CAllertare subito come emergenza; tenere la gamba orizzontale, senza calore
- DApplicare una benda compressiva per migliorare la circolazione
11.Area medico-chirurgica: neurologica, endocrina e renaleMedia
An older patient with a long-term catheter has bacteria in the urine but no symptoms. What is usually appropriate?
- ANo antibiotics, as long as there are no symptoms
- BAntibiotics for life to keep the urine sterile
- CRemove the catheter permanently at once
- DA full course of antibiotics straight away
12.Area medico-chirurgica: neurologica, endocrina e renaleDifficile
Un uomo anziano non urina da 10 ore, ha dolore addominale basso e un bladder scan di 1100 mL. La creatinina è salita. Qual è la causa più probabile e l'azione corretta?
- ADisidratazione; somministrare un bolo di liquidi e ricontrollare la creatinina domani
- BDiabete insipido; somministrare desmopressina e limitare i liquidi
- CRitenzione urinaria; cateterizzare come prescritto e osservare una grande diuresi
- DNefropatia da contrasto; organizzare oggi un'emodialisi d'urgenza
13.Area medico-chirurgica: gastrointestinale, perioperatoria e oncologicaMedia
Why is thiamine given to patients with alcohol dependence admitted to hospital?
- ATo prevent bleeding from varices
- BTo prevent Wernicke's encephalopathy
- CTo treat the cirrhosis directly
- DTo reduce the craving for alcohol
14.Area medico-chirurgica: gastrointestinale, perioperatoria e oncologicaDifficile
A surgical patient's MUST score is 3 and the wound is healing slowly. What is the most appropriate action?
- ARepeat the score in three months' time
- BRestrict protein to help the kidneys
- CEncourage fasting to reduce wound exudate and the size of the dressing
- DRefer to the dietitian, start a nutrition plan and monitor intake