Scheda di esercizi di Infermieristica clinica con soluzioni

La regola del nove stima:

1. ALa percentuale di superficie corporea interessata da un'ustione
2. BI liquidi persi con il vomito
3. CLa profondità di una ferita da ustione, misurata in millimetri di cute
4. DIl numero di atti respiratori al minuto

Drugs whose names end in "-olol", such as bisoprolol, belong to which class?

1. AACE inhibitors
2. BBeta-blockers
3. CCalcium channel blockers
4. DStatins

Which blood test is most commonly used to confirm damage to the heart muscle in a suspected heart attack?

1. ATroponin
2. BAmylase
3. CD-dimer
4. DBilirubin

Which side effect is common when a patient starts taking metformin?

1. ASevere headache
2. BRapid weight gain
3. CNausea, abdominal discomfort or diarrhoea
4. DHypoglycaemia in most patients who take it

Which technique is correct when suctioning through a tracheostomy?

1. AKeep suctioning for at least a minute each time to clear all the secretions
2. BApply suction only while withdrawing the catheter, for no more than about 10–15 seconds
3. CApply suction continuously while inserting the catheter as far as it will go
4. DSuction every 15 minutes whether or not secretions are present

Dopo un intervento alla tiroide, un paziente ha formicolii periorali e crampi muscolari. Quale alterazione elettrolitica va sospettata?

1. AIpernatriemia
2. BIpocalcemia
3. CIperpotassiemia
4. DIpermagnesiemia

In a patient with a head injury, which is usually the earliest sign of rising intracranial pressure?

1. AIrregular breathing pauses
2. BA slow pulse with high blood pressure
3. CA fixed, dilated pupil on both sides
4. DA change in level of consciousness

A patient with new fast atrial fibrillation has chest pain, a blood pressure of 75/40 mmHg and is confused. What does this indicate?

1. AHaemodynamic instability needing urgent treatment, possibly electrical cardioversion
2. BA stable rhythm that can safely be reviewed at the next routine ward round
3. CA normal response to atrial fibrillation needing no action
4. DAnxiety about the new diagnosis that will settle with reassurance and rest alone