Scheda di esercizi di Infermieristica clinica con soluzioni

The term "pyrexia" means:

1. AA slow heart rate
2. BA fast breathing rate
3. CA raised body temperature
4. DA low body temperature

A pleural effusion is:

1. AA collection of fluid in the pleural space
2. BAn infection of the bronchi
3. CAir in the pleural space after an injury
4. DA blood clot in the lung

In which type of fracture does the broken bone break through the skin?

1. AA stress fracture
2. BA greenstick fracture
3. CAn open (compound) fracture
4. DA closed (simple) fracture

A patient on haemodialysis has an arteriovenous fistula in the left arm. Which nursing care is correct?

1. AKeep the arm raised and still at all times
2. BAvoid blood pressure readings and blood samples on that arm
3. CUse the fistula arm for routine IV cannulas
4. DApply a tight bandage over the fistula at night to protect it

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

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

Why is blood pressure monitored closely in a patient with an epidural infusion?

1. AThe epidural pump uses the blood pressure to set the rate
2. BEpidurals always cause severe hypertension that needs regular treatment
3. CThe local anaesthetic can block sympathetic nerves and cause hypotension
4. DBlood pressure readings show whether the catheter is infected

A patient with several days of vomiting and diarrhoea has low blood pressure, low urine output and a rising creatinine. Which description fits best?

1. APre-renal acute kidney injury from poor perfusion, treated by restoring fluid volume
2. BPost-renal acute kidney injury from obstruction, treated with a catheter
3. CIntrinsic kidney injury from glomerulonephritis, treated with high-dose steroids
4. DChronic kidney disease, treated with long-term dialysis three times a week

A nurse teaches a patient with asthma about a new inhaled steroid "preventer". Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

1. A"I will rinse my mouth after using it."
2. B"I will use it every day even when I feel well."
3. C"I will only use it when I'm wheezy."
4. D"I'll keep my reliever inhaler with me."