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

Which bedside test is commonly used to check for postoperative urinary retention?

1. AA blood glucose test
2. BA bladder ultrasound scan
3. CA 12-lead ECG
4. DA chest X-ray

Che cos'è il recupero rapido dopo chirurgia (ERAS)?

1. AUn percorso di cura che aiuta i pazienti a recuperare più in fretta dopo un intervento
2. BUna tecnica chirurgica che evita qualsiasi anestesia
3. CUn metodo per somministrare tutti i farmaci per via endovenosa
4. DUna regola per cui i pazienti devono restare a letto per tre giorni

Why is a feeding tube flushed with water before and after giving medicines?

1. ATo check that the patient is not thirsty
2. BTo clean the stomach before the next meal
3. CTo keep it clear and stop drugs mixing with feed
4. DTo warm the tube so it is more comfortable

Which advice has good evidence for reducing cancer-related fatigue?

1. ARegular light to moderate activity, such as walking
2. BAvoiding all daily activities
3. CComplete bed rest for the whole course of treatment
4. DDrinking several strong coffees every evening

Which statement about pain relief in acute pancreatitis is correct?

1. AOpioids must never be used in pancreatitis
2. BOnly paracetamol may be given
3. CPain relief should be withheld until the diagnosis is certain
4. DOpioids can be used, and good analgesia is a priority

Which is a usual benefit of laparoscopic over open abdominal surgery?

1. ALarger wounds that heal faster
2. BNo need for a general anaesthetic ever
3. CLess pain and a shorter hospital stay
4. DNo risk of any complications at all

On day 2 of nasogastric feeding, a severely malnourished patient becomes weak and breathless with ankle swelling. Phosphate is 0,4 mmol/L. What is most likely?

1. AToo little calorie intake
2. BRefeeding syndrome
3. CNormal adjustment to the new feed
4. DAn allergy to the feed formula

After two days of large volumes of IV 5% glucose, a postoperative patient becomes confused with a headache. Sodium is 124 mmol/L. What is the likely cause?

1. AHypernatraemia from too much salt
2. BNormal confusion after any anaesthetic
3. CHyponatraemia from hypotonic fluids
4. DHypoglycaemia from the glucose