Scheda di esercizi di Infermieristica clinica con soluzioni

What does the INR measure?

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

What is a transient ischaemic attack (TIA)?

1. AA type of migraine with no risk of stroke
2. BA permanent stroke caused by bleeding into the brain
3. CShort-lived stroke-like symptoms that resolve completely
4. DA heart attack affecting the brain

What does a peak flow meter measure?

1. AThe total amount of air the lungs can hold
2. BThe fastest rate at which a person can blow air out
3. CThe number of breaths per minute
4. DThe oxygen level in the blood during a deep breath

A patient's low potassium does not improve despite potassium replacement. Which other electrolyte should be checked?

1. AChloride
2. BMagnesium
3. CSodium
4. DPhosphate

Durante un'infusione EV, l'area attorno al catetere diventa gonfia, fredda e pallida, e l'infusione rallenta. Che cosa è probabile?

1. AFlebite causata da un'infezione batterica della parete della vena
2. BSovraccarico di liquidi del circolo
3. CInfiltrazione del liquido nei tessuti circostanti
4. DEmbolia gassosa

A patient with renal colic is asked to pass urine through a strainer. Why?

1. ATo make passing urine less painful
2. BTo remove bacteria from the urine
3. CTo catch any stone so that it can be analysed
4. DTo measure the urine's pH and specific gravity

A patient with small cell lung cancer has hyponatraemia, concentrated urine and no signs of dehydration. Which condition and first measure fit best?

1. ASIADH, often managed first with fluid restriction
2. BCushing's syndrome, managed with potassium
3. CDehydration, managed with an IV fluid bolus
4. DDiabetes insipidus, managed with extra fluids

A patient due a blood transfusion is not wearing an identity band. What should the nurse do?

1. AAsk the patient to state their name and date of birth, then start straight away
2. BCheck the name on the bed and proceed
3. CAsk another patient to confirm who the patient is
4. DNot start until a correct identity band is in place and identity is confirmed