Scheda di esercizi di Area medico-chirurgica: gastrointestinale, perioperatoria e oncologica con soluzioni

How does the pain of acute appendicitis typically progress?

1. AIt starts in the left lower abdomen, then spreads to the back
2. BIt starts around the umbilicus, then moves to the right lower abdomen
3. CIt stays in the upper abdomen and eases after meals
4. DIt starts in the right shoulder, then moves to the chest

What is an escharotomy?

1. APlacing a skin graft on a burn
2. BDraining a blister with a needle
3. CA cut through burned, tight skin to relieve pressure
4. DRemoval of the whole limb after a deep, extensive burn

Quale effetto collaterale degli oppioidi di solito non si attenua con l'uso continuato?

1. ASedazione
2. BPrurito
3. CNausea e vomito
4. DStitichezza

Which instruction is important during bowel preparation for colonoscopy?

1. ADrink plenty of clear fluids while taking the preparation
2. BTake the preparation only if the bowels have not opened
3. CAvoid all fluids for 24 hours before the test
4. DEat a high-fibre meal the evening before the test

Why is IV albumin often given after a large-volume paracentesis?

1. ATo treat infection in the ascitic fluid
2. BTo raise the blood glucose after the procedure
3. CTo prevent low blood pressure and kidney injury from fluid shifts
4. DTo replace the clotting factors and platelets lost in the drained fluid

Qual è lo scopo dell'intervallo di blocco (lockout) su una pompa PCA?

1. AImpedisce una nuova dose prima che l'ultima abbia agito
2. BBlocca la pompa in modo che la siringa non possa essere cambiata
3. CFa attendere al paziente un giorno tra una dose elevata e l'altra
4. DImpedisce al paziente di ricevere qualsiasi dose di notte

During a nerve block, a patient reports a metallic taste and ringing in the ears, then has a seizure. Besides calling for help and supporting the airway, which specific treatment is given?

1. AIV naloxone
2. BIV lipid emulsion
3. CIV dantrolene
4. DIV glucose 50%

Six hours after surgery, a patient has not passed urine, has lower abdominal discomfort and a bladder scan shows 750 mL. What should the nurse do?

1. AGive a diuretic to increase urine flow
2. BCatheterise as per protocol or prescription
3. CRestrict fluids until the urge returns
4. DWait another twelve hours before acting