Scheda di esercizi di Infermieristica clinica con soluzioni

Qual è la frequenza respiratoria normale a riposo in un adulto?

1. ACirca 4–8 atti al minuto
2. BCirca 25–35 atti al minuto
3. CCirca 40–50 atti al minuto
4. DCirca 12–20 atti al minuto

Why is a platelet transfusion given?

1. ATo treat a high white cell count in a patient with infection or leukaemia
2. BTo prevent or treat bleeding in a patient with low or poorly working platelets
3. CTo raise the haemoglobin level in a patient with anaemia
4. DTo provide extra protein

Coeliac disease is an immune reaction to:

1. APeanuts
2. BLactose
3. CGluten
4. DShellfish

Which statement about storing insulin is correct?

1. AInsulin should be kept in direct sunlight
2. BUnopened insulin is kept in the fridge and must not be frozen
3. CInsulin never expires once opened
4. DAll insulin should be stored in the freezer to keep it fresh

A patient with anaphylaxis is hypotensive but has no breathing difficulty. How should they be positioned?

1. ALying flat, with the legs raised
2. BStanding up and walking around
3. CSitting upright with the legs dangling
4. DLying face down

Which advice should be given to a patient with a new permanent pacemaker?

1. AAvoid using all household electrical appliances such as kettles
2. BStop all heart medicines straight away
3. CTell staff about the pacemaker before any MRI scan or procedure
4. DNever raise the arm on that side again

An arterial blood gas shows a low PaO₂ with a low or normal PaCO₂. How is this classified?

1. AMetabolic acidosis
2. BType 1 respiratory failure
3. CNormal blood gas
4. DType 2 respiratory failure

Why is a large pleural effusion drained slowly rather than all at once?

1. AFluid drained quickly turns into blood
2. BSlow drainage stops the patient needing oxygen
3. CQuick drainage causes the effusion to spread to the other lung
4. DRapid drainage can cause re-expansion pulmonary oedema