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

Tapping the cheek in front of the ear makes the facial muscles twitch. What is this sign called?

1. ATrousseau's sign
2. BChvostek's sign
3. CKernig's sign
4. DBattle's sign

Why can a new arteriovenous fistula not be used straight away?

1. AThe vein needs weeks to enlarge and thicken
2. BThe stitches must be removed first
3. CThe artery must first grow back to its full size
4. DThe arm must be in plaster for a month

Which finding is a common reason for urgent dialysis?

1. AA mildly raised creatinine with no symptoms
2. BHyperkalaemia that does not respond to treatment
3. CA single episode of itching
4. DA haemoglobin of 105 g/L (10,5 g/dL) with mild tiredness

Un paziente con ictus comprende ciò che gli viene detto ma fatica a trovare le parole e parla con frasi brevi e faticose. Di quale tipo di afasia si tratta?

1. AAfasia globale senza comprensione
2. BDisartria da debolezza dei muscoli facciali
3. CAfasia ricettiva (di Wernicke)
4. DAfasia espressiva (di Broca)

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

What is the dexamethasone suppression test used for?

1. ATo measure kidney function
2. BTo diagnose diabetes insipidus
3. CTo check thyroid function
4. DTo help diagnose Cushing's syndrome

A man with chronic urinary retention is catheterised. Over the next hours he passes very large volumes of urine. What is the main nursing concern?

1. AFluid and electrolyte loss from post-obstructive diuresis
2. BA rise in blood glucose from the urine
3. CA urinary infection caused by the high flow of urine
4. DRupture of the bladder from the catheter

A patient with Parkinson's disease is nil by mouth after abdominal surgery. Their levodopa is due. What is the best action?

1. AContact the prescriber or pharmacist about another route
2. BGive double the dose once eating restarts
3. CGive the tablets with a sip of water anyway
4. DOmit the dose until the patient can swallow again