Scheda di esercizi di Infermieristica clinica con soluzioni

The term "hypernatraemia" means:

1. AA high serum potassium level
2. BA high serum sodium level
3. CA high blood glucose level
4. DA low serum sodium level

A "sublingual" medicine is given:

1. AUnder the tongue
2. BInto the vein
3. CThrough the nose
4. DBetween the cheek and gum

How deep should chest compressions be during adult CPR?

1. A1–2 cm
2. B5–6 cm
3. C2–3 cm
4. D8–10 cm

A patient has a continuous stream of bubbles in the water seal chamber of their chest drain. What does this most likely indicate?

1. AThe drain is working normally for a fluid collection only
2. BThe drain is blocked
3. CThe lung has fully re-expanded
4. DAn air leak, from the lung or from the drainage system

What is the best way to protect the heels of a bed-bound patient from pressure damage?

1. ARest the heels on a rolled-up towel
2. BMassage the heels firmly several times a day to help circulation
3. CApply a tight bandage to the heels
4. DOffload the heels so they do not touch the mattress

Which measure helps prevent delirium in older inpatients?

1. AMoving the patient to a different bed each night to give them a change of scene
2. BKeeping the lights on all night
3. CRestricting fluids to avoid incontinence
4. DReorientation, glasses and hearing aids in use, and good sleep and hydration

Un paziente in terapia steroidea a lungo termine sta male in modo acuto dopo aver vomitato e saltato alcune dosi, con ipotensione e confusione. Quale emergenza va considerata?

1. ATempesta tiroidea
2. BCrisi surrenalica
3. CIpercalcemia
4. DDiabete insipido

Why is hypokalaemia particularly dangerous in a patient taking digoxin?

1. ALow potassium stops digoxin from being absorbed
2. BLow potassium makes digoxin work too slowly
3. CLow potassium increases the risk of digoxin toxicity
4. DDigoxin raises potassium to dangerous levels when it is already low