Scheda di esercizi di Infermieristica clinica con soluzioni

Which type of pain is typical of a kidney stone?

1. AA burning pain behind the breastbone after meals
2. BA tight band around the head
3. CSevere, colicky pain from the loin towards the groin
4. DA dull ache in both knees

Pain from gallstones (biliary colic) is typically felt in which area?

1. ABehind the left knee
2. BThe left lower abdomen, usually after drinking water
3. CThe right upper abdomen, often after a fatty meal
4. DThe lower back on the left, when walking

What is the usual normal range for serum potassium in adults (in mmol/L, numerically equal to mEq/L)?

1. AAbout 6,5–8,0 mmol/L
2. BAbout 1,5–2,5 mmol/L
3. CAbout 135–145 mmol/L
4. DAbout 3,5–5,0 mmol/L

Which blood results are typical of Addison's disease (primary adrenal insufficiency)?

1. ALow haemoglobin and high platelets
2. BHigh sodium and low potassium
3. CLow sodium and high potassium
4. DHigh glucose and high calcium

Why can a very low serum albumin contribute to oedema?

1. AIt lowers the oncotic pressure that holds fluid in the blood vessels
2. BIt makes the kidneys retain potassium
3. CIt increases the number of red cells
4. DIt raises the blood pressure in the capillaries and pushes fluid out

Which features suggest Cushing's syndrome?

1. AWeight gain around the trunk, a rounded face and thin, easily bruised skin
2. BCoarse facial features and very large hands and feet
3. CWeight loss, heat intolerance, tremor and protruding eyes
4. DDark skin, low blood pressure, salt craving and a low blood sodium level

Un paziente con trauma cranico ha una GCS che scende da 14 a 10 e una pupilla diventa più grande e lenta a reagire. Che cosa deve fare l'infermiere?

1. AAllertare immediatamente come emergenza neurologica
2. BRicontrollare la GCS al prossimo giro di parametri di routine
3. CIncoraggiare il paziente a dormire
4. DSomministrare un sedativo per calmare il paziente

Un paziente anziano con frattura d'anca diventa dispnoico e confuso, con un'eruzione petecchiale sul torace due giorni dopo il trauma. Quale complicanza va sospettata?

1. ASindrome compartimentale
2. BInfezione delle vie urinarie
3. CLesione da pressione
4. DSindrome da embolia grassosa