Scheda di esercizi di Infermieristica clinica con soluzioni

The term "polypharmacy" usually means:

1. AGiving one medicine by several routes
2. BA patient taking many medicines at the same time
3. CA pharmacy that sells many different brands
4. DA single medicine that contains many active ingredients

The term "haemoptysis" means:

1. APassing blood in the urine
2. BCoughing up blood
3. CVomiting blood
4. DA nosebleed

The term "haematuria" means:

1. ABlood in the vomit
2. BBlood in the urine
3. CBlood in the sputum
4. DBlood in the stool

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

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

A patient with leukaemia has a very low platelet count. Which nursing precaution is appropriate?

1. AUse a soft toothbrush and an electric razor
2. BGive medicines by intramuscular injection
3. CEncourage contact sports to keep fit
4. DTake temperatures rectally

Under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (England and Wales), which principle applies?

1. ACapacity is decided by the next of kin, who must sign a form for every decision
2. BA person must be assumed to have capacity unless it is shown that they lack it
3. CA diagnosis of dementia means the person lacks capacity for all decisions
4. DEveryone over 75 is assumed to lack capacity

A patient with type 1 diabetes is nil by mouth before surgery. Why must their insulin not simply be stopped?

1. AWithout any insulin they can develop diabetic ketoacidosis
2. BInsulin prevents wound infection on its own
3. CInsulin is needed for the anaesthetic to work
4. DStopping insulin causes immediate hypoglycaemia during the operation

A patient with a COPD exacerbation remains acidotic with a high PaCO₂ despite optimal medical treatment and controlled oxygen. Which treatment is usually considered next?

1. ANon-invasive ventilation
2. BStopping all oxygen therapy
3. CSedation to slow the breathing
4. D15 L/min oxygen via a non-rebreathe mask