Scheda di esercizi di Infermieristica clinica con soluzioni

Quale sintomo è classico dell'angina pectoris?

1. ADolore al polpaccio camminando che si risolve con il riposo
2. BDolore acuto solo alla pressione sulla parete toracica
3. CDolore toracico da sforzo che si risolve con il riposo
4. DDolore costante per giorni, non influenzato dall'attività

Who is responsible for obtaining a patient's informed consent for surgery?

1. AThe ward nurse who admits the patient on the day of surgery
2. BThe clinician doing the procedure, or a suitably trained delegate
3. CThe patient's closest relative or the person named as next of kin
4. DThe theatre porter

What does "cyanosis" describe?

1. APale skin caused by fear or pain
2. BA yellow colour of the skin and eyes caused by raised bilirubin
3. CA red, flushed face from fever
4. DA bluish colour of the skin or lips from poorly oxygenated blood

Why are patients with atrial fibrillation often given anticoagulants?

1. ATo slow the heart rate directly and prevent palpitations
2. BTo reduce the risk of stroke from clots in the atria
3. CTo lower the blood pressure
4. DTo convert the rhythm back to normal

A very anxious patient breathes rapidly for a long period. Which change is expected?

1. AMetabolic acidosis from a low bicarbonate
2. BRespiratory acidosis from a high PaCO₂
3. CRespiratory alkalosis from a low PaCO₂
4. DMetabolic alkalosis from vomiting

Which pattern is typical of relapsing–remitting multiple sclerosis?

1. AConstant weakness that starts in the feet and spreads upwards after a viral illness
2. BAttacks of symptoms, such as visual loss or numbness, that improve between relapses
3. CSudden severe headache with neck stiffness
4. DA single stroke that leaves permanent weakness

Un paziente ha nausea e vomito da tre giorni e assume furosemide. Quale alterazione elettrolitica è più probabile?

1. AIperkaliemia
2. BIpercalcemia
3. CSolo ipernatriemia
4. DIpokaliemia

A conscious patient with hypoglycaemia was given fast-acting carbohydrate. On re-check 15 minutes later the blood glucose is 3,6 mmol/L (65 mg/dL). What should the nurse do next?

1. AGive a dose of subcutaneous insulin
2. BGive another dose of fast-acting carbohydrate and recheck
3. CTake no action because the level is rising
4. DGive a long-acting carbohydrate snack only and recheck tomorrow