1.Priorità e delegaMedia
Before giving a medication to a child, which check is especially important?
- AThat the parent agrees with the time it is given
- BThat the dose is correct for the child’s weight
- CThat the medicine cup is the child’s favorite color
- DThat the child likes the taste of the drug
2.Priorità e delegaDifficile
Two hours after a femoral cardiac catheterization, the nurse sees blood spreading from the puncture site. What is the first action?
- AApply firm, direct pressure just above the puncture site
- BRaise the head of the bed so the patient can sit up
- CAsk the patient to bend the leg at the hip to stop the bleeding
- DRemove the dressing and leave the site open to the air
3.Controllo delle infezioni e sicurezza del pazienteMedia
An infant has had a cleft lip repair. Why are elbow restraints often used?
- ATo stop the infant’s hands reaching the mouth while still allowing arm movement
- BTo hold the IV line in place during feeds and stop it being pulled out
- CTo prevent the infant from sucking a pacifier
- DTo keep the infant from rolling over in the crib
4.Controllo delle infezioni e sicurezza del pazienteDifficile
Only one airborne infection isolation room (negative pressure) is free. Which newly admitted patient should be placed in it?
- AA patient with C. difficile diarrhea
- BA patient with an MRSA wound infection
- CA patient with confirmed seasonal influenza and a cough
- DA patient with suspected active pulmonary tuberculosis
5.Valori di laboratorio ed elettrolitiMedia
Prima di somministrare cloruro di potassio endovenoso prescritto, quale valutazione è più importante?
- ADiuresi e funzione renale
- BUdito in entrambe le orecchie
- CTurgore cutaneo sull'avambraccio
- DDimensione e reazione delle pupille alla luce
6.Valori di laboratorio ed elettrolitiDifficile
The nurse teaches a patient with iron-deficiency anemia who is starting oral iron. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?
- A"I'll take my iron tablet with a big glass of milk"
- B"I'll keep the tablets out of reach of the children"
- C"I can take it with orange juice to help absorption"
- D"My stools may look darker while I take the tablets"
7.Infermieristica clinicaMedia
Which of these is one of the "4 Hs", the reversible causes of cardiac arrest?
- AHypoxia
- BHyperthyroidism
- CHypertension
- DHyperventilation
8.Infermieristica clinicaDifficile
A drowsy patient in recovery is making snoring sounds and the SpO2 is falling. What is the first action?
- AGive sips of oral fluid to clear the throat and wake them
- BLie the patient face down
- COpen the airway with a head tilt–chin lift or jaw thrust
- DWait for the patient to wake up fully
9.Area medico-chirurgica: cardiovascolare e respiratoriaMedia
A patient with angle-closure glaucoma needs nebulised ipratropium. What precaution is sensible?
- AMix it with an eye drop before putting it in the nebuliser
- BRun it at the highest possible gas flow
- CUse a mouthpiece or protect the eyes from the mist
- DGive it only with the patient lying completely flat
10.Area medico-chirurgica: cardiovascolare e respiratoriaDifficile
A patient regains a pulse after a ventricular fibrillation arrest that was probably caused by a heart attack. Which investigation is most urgent?
- AAn abdominal ultrasound
- BSpirometry
- CA lumbar puncture
- DA 12-lead ECG
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
- BRemove the catheter permanently at once
- CAntibiotics for life to keep the urine sterile
- DA full course of antibiotics straight away
12.Area medico-chirurgica: neurologica, endocrina e renaleDifficile
Why may HbA1c be unreliable in a patient with haemolytic anaemia or a recent large blood transfusion?
- ABlood transfusions contain large amounts of glucose
- BThe test only measures the glucose in the plasma, not in the cells
- CIt depends on how long red blood cells survive in the blood
- DAnaemia always makes the HbA1c very high
13.Area medico-chirurgica: gastrointestinale, perioperatoria e oncologicaMedia
How should a patient with facial burns usually be positioned?
- ALying flat with the head lower than the feet
- BIn any position that keeps the face covered
- CLying face down on the pillow to protect the airway
- DWith the head of the bed raised to reduce swelling
14.Area medico-chirurgica: gastrointestinale, perioperatoria e oncologicaDifficile
Un paziente che riceve filgrastim (G-CSF) dopo la chemioterapia chiede quale effetto collaterale aspettarsi. Quale effetto collaterale è più comune?
- APerdita completa dei capelli entro pochi giorni dalla prima iniezione
- BDolore osseo sordo, perché il midollo osseo viene stimolato
- CPerdita permanente dell'udito
- DUn rapido calo della conta dei globuli bianchi