Scheda di esercizi di Infermieristica clinica con soluzioni

Jaundice is a yellow colour of the skin and eyes caused by a raised level of:

1. APotassium
2. BGlucose
3. CUrea
4. DBilirubin

C-reactive protein (CRP) is a blood marker of:

1. AThyroid function
2. BBlood clotting time
3. CKidney function
4. DInflammation

Perché si incoraggiano i pazienti ad alzarsi presto dopo un intervento?

1. APer ridurre il rischio di coaguli e infezioni polmonari
2. BPer aumentare in modo permanente la pressione
3. CPerché la ferita guarisca senza punti
4. DPer accorciare l'effetto sedativo dell'anestesia generale

Which adverse effects should be monitored for in a patient receiving IV gentamicin?

1. AHyperglycaemia and tremor
2. BConstipation and urinary retention
3. CHair loss and weight gain
4. DKidney damage and hearing loss

Which of these is one of the "4 Hs", the reversible causes of cardiac arrest?

1. AHypertension
2. BHyperthyroidism
3. CHypoxia
4. DHyperventilation

What should a patient starting oral iron tablets be told?

1. ATheir stools may turn dark or black
2. BTheir urine will turn bright green
3. CThe tablets will cause weight loss
4. DThey must take the tablets with strong tea

A patient with poorly controlled hyperthyroidism develops a high fever, very fast heart rate, agitation and vomiting during an infection. What is likely?

1. AThyroid storm
2. BAddisonian crisis
3. CHypoglycaemia
4. DMyxoedema coma

A potassium result of 6,9 mmol/L comes back on a well patient with a normal ECG, and the laboratory reports that the sample was haemolysed. What is the best action?

1. AStart a potassium supplement
2. BGive IV insulin and glucose straight away
3. CRepeat the blood test promptly, as haemolysis can falsely raise potassium
4. DIgnore the result because the patient looks well and the ECG is normal