Scheda di esercizi di Infermieristica clinica con soluzioni

The term "hemiplegia" means:

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

Before giving the first dose of an antibiotic, what must the nurse check?

1. AThe time of the patient's last meal
2. BThe patient's allergy status
3. CThe patient's height
4. DThe patient's blood group

Nell'approccio ABCDE al paziente acuto, che cosa indica la «A»?

1. AAllergie
2. BAssessment (valutazione)
3. CAirway (vie aeree)
4. DAnalgesia

A patient is admitted with cellulitis of the leg. Why might the nurse mark the edge of the redness on the skin?

1. ATo monitor whether the infection is spreading or improving
2. BTo mark the site for an injection
3. CTo help the patient find the sore area
4. DTo show the surgeon exactly where to make the incision

A patient without diabetes is started on high-dose prednisolone. Why might capillary blood glucose be monitored?

1. ASteroids destroy the pancreas
2. BSteroids can raise the blood glucose
3. CSteroids make glucose meters inaccurate
4. DSteroids always cause hypoglycaemia

A patient with sickle cell disease is admitted with a painful crisis. What is a key early nursing priority?

1. AGiving prompt, effective analgesia
2. BDelaying pain relief until a diagnosis is confirmed
3. CApplying cold packs to the painful areas
4. DRestricting oral fluids

An older patient's blood pressure is 142/80 mmHg lying and 116/72 mmHg after standing for three minutes, and they feel dizzy. What does this show?

1. AHypertensive emergency
2. BWhite coat hypertension
3. CPostural hypotension
4. DNormal blood pressure variation

A patient has a single hot, swollen, very painful knee and a fever. Why is urgent joint aspiration important?

1. ATo measure the patient's cholesterol
2. BTo prevent osteoporosis
3. CTo check for rheumatoid arthritis antibodies in the joint fluid
4. DTo rule out septic arthritis, which can rapidly destroy the joint