Scheda di esercizi di Infermieristica clinica con soluzioni

What is the usual normal range for serum potassium in adults (in mmol/L, numerically equal to mEq/L)?

1. AAbout 135–145 mmol/L
2. BAbout 3,5–5,0 mmol/L
3. CAbout 6,5–8,0 mmol/L
4. DAbout 1,5–2,5 mmol/L

Why do nurses wear protective gloves and gowns when handling cytotoxic drugs?

1. ATo keep the drug at the right temperature during use
2. BTo make the drug work faster
3. CTo protect themselves from exposure to hazardous drugs
4. DTo stop the patient from seeing the drug

What does the INR measure?

1. AThe number of platelets circulating in the blood
2. BThe level of white cells in the blood
3. CThe amount of iron stored in the body's liver and bone marrow
4. DHow long the blood takes to clot, compared with a standard

Un paziente con diabete di tipo 1 ha una glicemia di 25 mmol/L, respiro profondo e rapido e chetoni nelle urine. Qual è la diagnosi probabile?

1. ANormale oscillazione della glicemia
2. BStato iperglicemico iperosmolare senza chetoni
3. CIpoglicemia
4. DChetoacidosi diabetica

Which drug is first-line in an acute asthma attack?

1. AA long-acting inhaled corticosteroid, used alone at a higher dose
2. BAn oral antihistamine such as cetirizine taken every few hours
3. CA nebulised or inhaled short-acting beta₂-agonist (salbutamol/albuterol)
4. DAn oral beta-blocker

Viene ricoverato un paziente colonizzato da MRSA. Quali precauzioni sono appropriate?

1. APrecauzioni da contatto con guanti, grembiule e un'accurata igiene delle mani
2. BIsolamento in stanza a pressione negativa per sei mesi
3. CPrecauzioni per via aerea con facciale filtrante FFP3 per tutto il personale
4. DNessuna precauzione è necessaria per una colonizzazione

A patient on metformin with reduced kidney function is due a CT scan with IV contrast. Why might metformin be withheld?

1. AMetformin causes severe bleeding during scans
2. BMetformin reacts with the contrast to cause severe hyperglycaemia
3. CThere is a risk of lactic acidosis if kidney function worsens
4. DMetformin makes the images blurry

A patient with an epidural catheter develops new back pain and increasing leg weakness when the block should be wearing off. What should be suspected?

1. AAn epidural haematoma or abscess compressing the spinal cord
2. BMild hypokalaemia
3. CMuscle strain from lying in the same position in bed for many hours
4. DThe normal expected effect of the local anaesthetic