Scheda di esercizi di Area medico-chirurgica: neurologica, endocrina e renale con soluzioni

Quale liquido si somministra di solito per primo nella chetoacidosi diabetica?

1. AAcqua sterile per preparazioni iniettabili EV
2. BCloruro di sodio EV allo 0,9%
3. CBevande zuccherate e acqua per bocca
4. DSoluzione di glucosio EV al 50%

What is sciatica?

1. ACramp in the calf muscle after exercise, caused by low potassium levels
2. BPain that spreads down the back of the leg from an irritated nerve root
3. CPain in the front of the knee caused by arthritis
4. DStiffness of the hips in the morning

Which symptoms are typical early warning signs of hypoglycaemia?

1. AThirst, dry skin and passing a lot of urine
2. BSlow pulse, constipation and feeling cold
3. CDeep, rapid breathing with a fruity breath smell
4. DShaking, sweating, hunger and a fast heartbeat

Come va riscaldato il liquido per dialisi peritoneale prima dell'uso?

1. AIn un forno a microonde
2. BVa usato freddo, direttamente dal frigorifero
3. CIn un apposito scaldatore a calore secco
4. DIn una ciotola di acqua calda del rubinetto

A patient is starting nitrofurantoin for a UTI. Which teaching point is correct?

1. AIt should be taken on an empty stomach with milk
2. BIt turns the tears and sweat bright orange
3. CIt must be taken only once a week
4. DIt may turn the urine dark yellow or brown

Why can a patient with an insulin pump develop DKA within hours if the pump stops working?

1. AThe pump gives long-acting insulin, which builds up and stops working all at once
2. BThe body becomes allergic to insulin when the pump stops
3. CThe pump gives only rapid-acting insulin, so there is no long-acting reserve
4. DThe battery in the pump releases chemicals into the blood

Three days after a stroke, a patient with dysphagia on a modified diet has a temperature of 38,2 °C (100,8 °F), a respiratory rate of 24/min and crackles at the right lung base. What should the nurse do?

1. ARecord the findings and recheck them at the next routine observation
2. BGive paracetamol (acetaminophen) and continue the modified diet as before
3. CSuspect aspiration pneumonia, stop oral intake and escalate for review
4. DEncourage more fluids by mouth to treat the fever

A man who takes tamsulosin for BPH is listed for cataract surgery. Which statement is correct?

1. AThe dose should be doubled before surgery to prevent urinary retention
2. BIt should be swapped for oxybutynin the night before to protect the eye
3. CTamsulosin has no effects outside the urinary tract, so nothing changes
4. DThe eye surgeon must be told, as it can cause floppy iris during surgery