Scheda di esercizi di Infermieristica clinica con soluzioni

What is a transient ischaemic attack (TIA)?

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

Long-term uncontrolled high blood pressure increases the risk of:

1. AStroke, heart attack and kidney disease
2. BAnaemia and osteoporosis
3. CAsthma, eczema and hay fever
4. DHypothyroidism, gout and hair loss

Un paziente con sospetta tubercolosi polmonare deve essere assistito con:

1. APrecauzioni per via aerea in stanza singola
2. BSolo precauzioni standard in una corsia comune
3. CNessuna precauzione particolare
4. DSolo precauzioni da contatto

After a needlestick injury from a patient known to have HIV, why must the nurse report it immediately?

1. AThe needle must be sent for culture
2. BPost-exposure prophylaxis works best when started as soon as possible
3. CThe nurse must be tested for HIV the same day to confirm infection
4. DThe patient will need antibiotics

Which blood results are typical of Addison's disease (primary adrenal insufficiency)?

1. ALow haemoglobin and high platelets
2. BLow sodium and high potassium
3. CHigh sodium and low potassium
4. DHigh glucose and high calcium

What is the best way to protect the heels of a bed-bound patient from pressure damage?

1. AApply a tight bandage to the heels
2. BMassage the heels firmly several times a day to help circulation
3. CRest the heels on a rolled-up towel
4. DOffload the heels so they do not touch the mattress

Why is morphine more likely to cause toxicity in a patient with severe kidney impairment?

1. AThe kidneys normally activate morphine, so more of it becomes active
2. BIts active metabolites build up because the kidneys excrete them
3. CKidney failure makes the stomach absorb more morphine
4. DKidney disease makes the opioid receptors disappear

A hypotensive postoperative patient is given a fluid bolus. Which findings suggest a good response?

1. AThe heart rate rises further and the patient becomes more confused
2. BThe capillary refill time becomes longer
3. CThe heart rate falls, blood pressure rises and urine output improves
4. DThe respiratory rate rises and new lung crackles appear