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

Which measure helps prevent burn scar contractures?

1. APositioning, splinting and regular stretching exercises
2. BApplying ice packs to the scar every day
3. CKeeping the joint bent in the most comfortable position
4. DAvoiding all movement until the wound has healed

What is lymphoedema?

1. ASwelling from poor lymph drainage, for example after node removal
2. BFluid in the lungs from heart failure
3. CInflammation of the lymph nodes in the neck and armpits from a virus
4. DSwelling from a broken bone in the arm

Which three principles reduce staff radiation exposure when caring for a patient with a sealed radiation source?

1. AHeat, light and humidity
2. BSpeed, noise and lighting
3. CTime, distance and shielding
4. DGloves, gown and mask

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

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

Why is it important to prevent perioperative hypothermia?

1. AIt lowers the risk of pain after surgery
2. BIt reduces the amount of anaesthetic needed, which is unsafe
3. CIt makes patients wake up from the anaesthetic too quickly
4. DIt increases bleeding, wound infection and heart complications

Which instruction is important during bowel preparation for colonoscopy?

1. ATake the preparation only if the bowels have not opened
2. BEat a high-fibre meal the evening before the test
3. CDrink plenty of clear fluids while taking the preparation
4. DAvoid all fluids for 24 hours before the test

A patient with diabetes has rapidly spreading redness around a small wound, severe pain out of proportion, fever and crackling under the skin. What should the nurse suspect?

1. AMild contact dermatitis
2. BA healing venous ulcer
3. CNecrotising fasciitis
4. DA simple insect bite

A patient with small cell lung cancer is confused and drowsy. Sodium is 118 mmol/L and the urine is highly concentrated. Which complication is likely?

1. ATumour lysis syndrome
2. BSIADH
3. CDiabetes insipidus
4. DHypercalcaemia of malignancy