Scheda di esercizi di Infermieristica clinica con soluzioni

The term "bradycardia" in an adult means a heart rate:

1. ABetween 60 and 100 beats per minute
2. BAbove 100 beats per minute
3. CThat is irregularly irregular
4. DBelow 60 beats per minute

Which group of findings suggests fluid overload?

1. ALow jugular venous pressure and cool skin
2. BWeight loss, sunken eyes and a dry mouth
3. CDry mouth, thirst, dark urine and a rapid weak pulse
4. DSwollen ankles, breathlessness, lung crackles and weight gain

The term "dyspnoea" means:

1. AA cough with sputum
2. BChest pain on breathing
3. CNoisy breathing during sleep
4. DBreathlessness

A rising serum creatinine most often indicates:

1. AImproved liver function
2. BDehydration of the skin only
3. CReduced kidney function
4. DIncreased muscle strength

Why are patients with atrial fibrillation often given anticoagulants?

1. ATo convert the rhythm back to normal
2. BTo slow the heart rate directly and prevent palpitations
3. CTo reduce the risk of stroke from clots in the atria
4. DTo lower the blood pressure

A nurse finds a patient lying on the floor beside the bed. What should be done first?

1. AComplete the incident report form
2. BPhone the patient's family
3. CLift the patient straight back into bed so they are comfortable
4. DCheck the patient for injuries before moving them

Which finding suggests hypocalcaemia?

1. AA slow, irregular pulse with nausea and yellow-tinged vision
2. BA flapping tremor of the outstretched hands
3. CSpasm of the hand when a blood pressure cuff is inflated on the arm
4. DSevere thirst with a large urine output and constipation

Why should chronic hypernatraemia be corrected gradually?

1. ASlow correction is only needed in children
2. BFast correction causes osmotic demyelination from swelling of the kidneys
3. CLowering the sodium too fast can cause cerebral oedema
4. DFast correction causes severe hyperkalaemia