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

What is an autograft in burn care?

1. ASkin taken from another part of the patient's own body
2. BA synthetic dressing made in a laboratory from collagen
3. CSkin taken from a pig or other animal
4. DSkin taken from a donor who has died

What does the ASA physical status classification describe?

1. AThe patient's pain score after surgery
2. BThe patient's general health before anaesthesia
3. CThe type of anaesthetic drug the surgeon prefers
4. DThe exact length of the planned operation

Usando la regola del nove in un adulto, quale percentuale della superficie corporea è un intero braccio?

1. A9%
2. B36%
3. C1%
4. D18%

Why is the "whoosh" test no longer used to check nasogastric tube position?

1. AIt needs an X-ray machine at the bedside
2. BThe air always makes the tube block
3. CThe test is far too painful for most patients to tolerate
4. DAir can be heard even when the tube is in the lung

When breaking bad news, what is the first step in frameworks such as SPIKES?

1. AAsk the family to decide what the patient should be told
2. BGive all treatment options before checking understanding
3. CSet up a private setting with enough time
4. DGive the diagnosis as quickly as possible in the corridor

A routine wound swab grows bacteria, but the wound shows no signs of infection. What does this usually mean?

1. AThe wound is colonised; antibiotics are not usually needed
2. BThe patient needs IV antibiotics straight away, whatever the wound looks like
3. CThe swab result means the wound is infected
4. DThe wound must be closed with sutures again

A patient who takes NSAIDs suddenly develops severe epigastric pain, a rigid abdomen and shoulder-tip pain. Which finding would most support the likely diagnosis?

1. AFree air under the diaphragm on an erect chest X-ray
2. BFluid levels in the bladder on an ultrasound scan
3. CTall, peaked T waves on a 12-lead ECG
4. DA raised serum lipase three times the upper limit

Un paziente con ileostomia non ha avuto output per 6 ore, con dolore crampiforme, distensione, nausea e stomia gonfia. Che cosa deve sospettare l'infermiere?

1. ADisidratazione da output dell'ileostomia molto elevato
2. BUn'ostruzione della stomia, spesso da cibo, che richiede una valutazione
3. CUn normale periodo di quiete per una nuova ileostomia
4. DUna lieve eruzione cutanea attorno alla stomia