Scheda di esercizi di Infermieristica clinica con soluzioni

Cellulitis is:

1. AAn allergic rash caused by a reaction to soap or washing powder
2. BA blocked sweat gland
3. CA fungal infection of the skin between the toes only
4. DA bacterial infection of the deeper skin and the tissue beneath it

What is the immediate first aid after a needlestick injury?

1. AScrub the wound hard with a brush
2. BWash the wound with soap and running water without scrubbing
3. CIgnore it if the needle looked clean
4. DSuck the wound to remove the blood, then cover it with a plaster

What is a normal capillary refill time in an adult?

1. A2 seconds or less
2. BMore than 15 seconds
3. C8–10 seconds
4. D5–6 seconds

Which type of painkiller should a patient with liver cirrhosis usually avoid?

1. ALocal anaesthetic creams
2. BHot packs applied to a painful joint
3. CNon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen
4. DParacetamol (acetaminophen), given in a carefully reduced and monitored dose

Qual è il farmaco di prima linea nell'anafilassi?

1. AUn antistaminico orale come la cetirizina
2. BAdrenalina intramuscolare
3. CParacetamolo endovena
4. DUn corticosteroide inalatorio

Why is it important to prevent hypothermia during and after surgery?

1. AIt makes the patient wake up too quickly and become agitated in recovery
2. BIt makes the patient's pain disappear
3. CIt causes high blood glucose only
4. DIt increases the risk of wound infection, bleeding and cardiac complications

Which type of drug is commonly used to treat neuropathic pain?

1. ASome anticonvulsants or antidepressants, such as gabapentin
2. BProton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole
3. CAntihistamines such as cetirizine
4. DAntibiotics such as amoxicillin, given as a long course

A patient on metformin with reduced kidney function is due a CT scan with IV contrast. Why might metformin be withheld?

1. AMetformin reacts with the contrast to cause severe hyperglycaemia
2. BMetformin causes severe bleeding during scans
3. CThere is a risk of lactic acidosis if kidney function worsens
4. DMetformin makes the images blurry