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

Which is a role of the scrub practitioner in theatre?

1. AObtaining the patient's surgical consent
2. BGiving the anaesthetic drugs to the patient
3. CMoving equipment outside the sterile field only
4. DPreparing and passing sterile instruments

Which signs suggest peritonitis?

1. AA small, painless lump near the umbilicus
2. BGuarding, rebound tenderness and a rigid abdomen
3. CLoud bowel sounds with a hungry feeling
4. DA soft abdomen with no pain on pressing

Quali due fattori sono le cause più comuni delle ulcere peptiche?

1. ABere latte e mangiare agrumi
2. BInfezione da Helicobacter pylori e FANS
3. CFumo e troppo caffè forte
4. DCibo piccante e stress psicologico o lavorativo prolungato

Which measure helps reduce the risk of delirium in an older surgical patient?

1. AMoving them to a new bed space each night to reduce boredom
2. BMaking sure they have their glasses and hearing aids
3. CGiving a sleeping tablet every night
4. DKeeping the room dark during the day

Why is thiamine given to patients with alcohol dependence admitted to hospital?

1. ATo prevent Wernicke's encephalopathy
2. BTo prevent bleeding from varices
3. CTo reduce the craving for alcohol
4. DTo treat the cirrhosis directly

Perché le compresse a rilascio modificato o gastroresistenti possono non funzionare bene in un paziente con ileostomia?

1. AGli enzimi dell'ileostomia distruggono ogni tipo di farmaco orale
2. BIl transito rapido fa sì che possano passare prima di rilasciare il farmaco
3. CI pazienti con ileostomia non possono assumere alcun farmaco per via orale
4. DLa stomia assorbe il farmaco troppo rapidamente nel sangue

A patient with suspected appendicitis says the pain suddenly eased, but an hour later has a temperature of 38,9 °C, a rigid abdomen and a pulse of 118/min. What does this suggest?

1. AThe appendicitis has settled by itself
2. BSimple constipation that needs a laxative
3. CA side effect of the analgesia given
4. DPerforation with peritonitis

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. AWait another twelve hours before acting
2. BRestrict fluids until the urge returns
3. CCatheterise as per protocol or prescription
4. DGive a diuretic to increase urine flow