Scheda di esercizi di Infermieristica clinica con soluzioni

The term "hemiplegia" means:

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

What should be done with a used needle after an injection?

1. ARecap it carefully using both hands, then put it in the bin
2. BPut it straight into a sharps container without recapping
3. CPut it in the clinical waste bag
4. DPlace it on the bed until the end of the round

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

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

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. BReorientation, glasses and hearing aids in use, and good sleep and hydration
3. CRestricting fluids to avoid incontinence
4. DKeeping the lights on all night

A patient's low potassium does not improve despite potassium replacement. Which other electrolyte should be checked?

1. APhosphate
2. BChloride
3. CSodium
4. DMagnesium

Which ECG change is typical of hypokalaemia?

1. ATall, peaked T waves
2. BA very short PR interval with a delta wave
3. CFlattened T waves and prominent U waves
4. DST elevation in leads II, III and aVF

Which type of drug is commonly used to treat neuropathic pain?

1. AAntihistamines such as cetirizine
2. BSome anticonvulsants or antidepressants, such as gabapentin
3. CProton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole
4. DAntibiotics such as amoxicillin, given as a long course

A patient who speaks little English needs to give consent for a procedure. Their 14-year-old child offers to interpret. What is the best action?

1. AAsk the patient to sign the form without explanation
2. BLet the child interpret to save time
3. CArrange a professional interpreter
4. DUse gestures and proceed