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

In widely used guidelines, which core temperature defines perioperative hypothermia?

1. ABelow 37,5 °C
2. BBelow 36,0 °C
3. CBelow 32,0 °C
4. DBelow 38,0 °C

Which skin care advice is usual during external beam radiotherapy?

1. AUse perfumed lotions to keep the skin soft
2. BScrub the treated area daily to remove the skin marks
3. CApply a hot water bottle to soothe the area
4. DWash gently with lukewarm water and pat dry

Che cos'è il dolore episodico intenso (breakthrough)?

1. AUn dolore avvertito solo durante l'intervento
2. BUna ripresa del dolore nonostante un'analgesia di base regolare
3. CUn dolore completamente scomparso con il trattamento regolare
4. DUn dolore causato solo da un'allergia agli analgesici

Why do patients usually have a dental review before radiotherapy to the head and neck?

1. ARadiotherapy can only be given once all the teeth have been removed
2. BIt causes dry mouth and raises the risk of decay and jaw damage
3. CTeeth block the radiation beam completely
4. DThe dentist gives the radiotherapy

What is the main treatment for a venous leg ulcer with an adequate arterial supply?

1. AStrong oral antibiotics for all ulcers
2. BCompression therapy
3. CKeeping the leg hanging down all day
4. DSurgery to amputate the limb

A patient with a new colostomy asks what to eat at home. Which advice is most appropriate?

1. AAvoid all fruit and vegetables for the rest of their life
2. BDrink as little fluid as possible to reduce output
3. CEat only liquids until the stoma is removed
4. DEat a normal, balanced diet and introduce foods gradually

Un paziente con cirrosi e ascite ha una nuova febbre, dolorabilità addominale e confusione in peggioramento. Quale complicanza va sospettata?

1. APancreatite acuta
2. BSemplice stitichezza
3. CPeritonite batterica spontanea
4. DNormale progressione dell'ascite

After surgery, a patient says they have "no pain" but grimaces, breathes shallowly and refuses to move or cough. What should the nurse do?

1. AAccept the statement and record a pain score of 0
2. BInsist they walk without any analgesia
3. CExplore their beliefs and explain how analgesia aids recovery
4. DTell the patient firmly that they must stop hiding their pain from staff