Scheda di esercizi di Infermieristica clinica con soluzioni

Postural (orthostatic) hypotension is a drop in blood pressure that happens:

1. AOnly during heavy exercise or climbing stairs
2. BAfter eating a large meal
3. COnly during deep sleep
4. DOn standing up from lying or sitting

The term "proteinuria" means:

1. ALow protein in the blood
2. BToo much protein in the diet
3. CPainful passing of urine
4. DProtein in the urine

The term "hemiplegia" means:

1. AParalysis of one side of the body
2. BWeakness of the facial muscles only
3. CParalysis of both legs
4. DParalysis of all four limbs

A patient on the ward has shingles with open blisters. Which people are most at risk from contact?

1. ANo one, because shingles cannot spread
2. BPeople who have already had chickenpox in childhood and are now healthy
3. CPregnant women and immunocompromised people who have not had chickenpox
4. DOnly people over 80 who have already had shingles themselves

For a patient in skin traction on the leg, which is correct?

1. AThe rope is tied to the bed frame to keep it still
2. BThe weights hang freely and do not rest on the bed or floor
3. CThe weights rest on the floor overnight
4. DThe weights are removed whenever the patient feels uncomfortable

Which rule is essential for safe use of patient-controlled analgesia (PCA)?

1. ARelatives should press it while the patient sleeps
2. BThe nurse should press it every hour
3. COnly the patient should press the button
4. DThe button should be pressed before each meal

A postoperative patient on IV fluids has a sodium of 128 mmol/L and is becoming confused. Which fluid could make this worse if given in large amounts?

1. A5% glucose (D5W)
2. BHartmann's solution (similar to lactated Ringer's)
3. C0,9% sodium chloride
4. DHuman albumin solution

A day after surgery, a patient's haemoglobin has fallen from 125 g/L to 85 g/L (12,5 to 8,5 g/dL) and their heart rate has risen to 118/min. What is the priority?

1. AEncourage the patient to eat iron-rich foods
2. BDocument the result and take no further action
3. CEscalate urgently, as the patient may be bleeding
4. DRecheck the haemoglobin next week