Scheda di esercizi di Infermieristica clinica con soluzioni

Stridor, a harsh noise heard mainly on breathing in, is a sign of:

1. AMild constipation
2. BNarrowing or obstruction of the upper airway
3. CFluid collecting in the bases of both lungs
4. DNormal breathing during sleep

The term "haemoptysis" means:

1. ACoughing up blood
2. BA nosebleed
3. CVomiting blood
4. DPassing blood in the urine

The term "pyrexia" means:

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

A patient is prescribed two different eye drops at the same time. What is correct?

1. AWait about five minutes between the two drops
2. BGive one drop now and the other the next day
3. CMix the two drops in one bottle
4. DGive both drops at once into the same eye

What should a patient starting oral iron tablets be told?

1. AThey must take the tablets with strong tea
2. BTheir urine will turn bright green
3. CTheir stools may turn dark or black
4. DThe tablets will cause weight loss

Which features suggest pyelonephritis rather than simple cystitis?

1. ACloudy urine with no other symptoms
2. BMild burning on passing urine only
3. CFrequency without any pain
4. DFever, rigors and loin pain

Which feature best distinguishes delirium from dementia?

1. ADelirium starts suddenly and fluctuates, while dementia develops gradually
2. BDelirium is permanent, while dementia is reversible
3. CDelirium only affects people under 50, while dementia affects older people
4. DDementia always causes visual hallucinations

An older patient found on the floor after lying there for many hours has dark brown urine and a very high creatine kinase. What is the main risk?

1. AA stroke
2. BAcute kidney injury from rhabdomyolysis
3. CA urinary tract infection from lying in urine
4. DHypoglycaemia