Scheda di esercizi di Infermieristica clinica con soluzioni

The term "dyspnoea" means:

1. ABreathlessness
2. BA cough with sputum
3. CChest pain on breathing
4. DNoisy breathing during sleep

Rheumatoid arthritis typically affects:

1. AOnly one large weight-bearing joint, such as the knee or hip
2. BThe small joints of the hands and feet on both sides of the body
3. COnly the spine
4. DOnly the big toe

Which of these is considered a high-alert (high-risk) medicine?

1. AInsulin
2. BSimple linctus
3. CEmollient cream
4. DLactulose

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

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

Why are older adults at higher risk of dehydration?

1. ATheir sense of thirst is often reduced
2. BThey always drink large amounts of tea
3. CTheir body water content increases with age
4. DTheir kidneys hold on to too much water

What should a patient starting oral iron tablets be told?

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

A patient with stress incontinence is taught self-care. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

1. A"I'll cut down on caffeine."
2. B"I'll drink as little as possible so I don't leak."
3. C"I'll do my pelvic floor exercises every day."
4. D"I'll try to lose some weight if I can."

A patient suddenly develops a painful red eye with blurred vision, haloes around lights and vomiting. What should be suspected?

1. ADry eye syndrome
2. BAcute angle-closure glaucoma
3. CSimple conjunctivitis from a viral infection
4. DA stye