Scheda di esercizi di Infermieristica clinica con soluzioni

On a drug chart, "PRN" means a medicine is given:

1. AWhen required
2. BEvery morning
3. COnce only
4. DAt night

What is the most reliable indicator of pain in a patient who can communicate?

1. AThe patient's blood pressure
2. BThe patient's own report
3. CThe patient's heart rate
4. DThe nurse's impression of their face

A pneumothorax is:

1. AAn infection of the lung tissue, usually caused by bacteria
2. BAir in the pleural space, causing the lung to collapse
3. CA blood clot in the lung arteries
4. DFluid in the alveoli, usually from heart failure

Which lifestyle advice helps a patient with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease?

1. AEat one very large meal a day rather than several small ones
2. BAvoid large meals late in the evening and raise the head of the bed
3. CLie down straight after each meal to let the food settle
4. DWear tight belts to support the stomach

A nurse suspects that an older patient is being financially abused by a relative. What should the nurse do?

1. AWait until the patient has been discharged
2. BKeep it secret because it is a family matter
3. CConfront the relative directly at the bedside about it
4. DRaise the concern through the local safeguarding (adult protection) procedure

Why should a urinary catheter drainage bag be kept below the level of the bladder?

1. ATo keep the urine warm
2. BTo stop the catheter from falling out
3. CTo prevent urine flowing back into the bladder
4. DTo make the bag easier for the nurse to empty

A catheterised postoperative patient has passed only 10 mL of urine in the last two hours. What should the nurse check first?

1. AThat the catheter and tubing are not kinked or blocked
2. BThe patient's cholesterol level from the admission bloods
3. CWhether the patient has eaten breakfast
4. DThe patient's weight from last year

A nurse teaches a patient with hypertension about their medicines. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

1. A"I'll stop my tablets once my readings are normal."
2. B"I'll get up slowly from sitting."
3. C"I'll have my blood pressure checked regularly."
4. D"I'll keep taking my tablets even if I feel well."