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

Which symptoms are classic for high blood glucose?

1. AWeight gain, feeling cold all the time and dry skin
2. BJoint pain, morning stiffness and fever
3. CPassing a lot of urine, thirst and weight loss
4. DShaking, sweating and a racing heart

The nurse asks a patient to shrug their shoulders against resistance. Which cranial nerve is being tested?

1. AHypoglossal nerve (XII)
2. BTrigeminal nerve (V)
3. CFacial nerve (VII)
4. DAccessory nerve (XI)

Quale gruppo di sintomi è tipico dell'ipertiroidismo?

1. AIntolleranza al caldo, perdita di peso, tremore e palpitazioni
2. BVoce rauca, viso gonfio e rallentamento del pensiero
3. CStitichezza, cute secca, unghie fragili e capelli grossolani e diradati
4. DIntolleranza al freddo, aumento di peso e polso lento

A patient has just started levetiracetam. Which side effect should the nurse teach them to report?

1. AOrange discoloration of the urine
2. BA persistent dry cough at night
3. CChanges in mood, such as irritability, low mood or anger
4. DSwelling and overgrowth of the gums around the teeth

A patient has a nephrostomy tube. Which finding needs urgent action?

1. ADrainage that stops suddenly with new loin pain
2. BA dry, intact dressing at the site
3. CSteady urine drainage into the bag
4. DLight pink urine on the first day after insertion

After transsphenoidal pituitary surgery, which advice should the patient follow?

1. ADrink through a straw to keep the nose clean
2. BLie completely flat for at least a week after surgery
3. CAvoid blowing the nose, straining and bending forward
4. DBlow the nose often to clear any clots

On day 6 after a subarachnoid haemorrhage, a patient becomes newly confused and develops weakness in one arm. The aneurysm was secured on day 1. What is the most likely cause?

1. AHypoglycaemia from reduced eating
2. BRe-bleeding from the secured aneurysm
3. CDelayed cerebral ischaemia from vasospasm
4. DNormal tiredness after major surgery

A day after a total thyroidectomy, a patient has tingling lips, a positive Chvostek's sign and a corrected calcium of 1,85 mmol/L (about 7,4 mg/dL). What does the nurse expect?

1. AA loop diuretic to remove the extra calcium
2. BOral levothyroxine, with a recheck of the calcium in a month
3. CIV potassium chloride and a fluid restriction
4. DIV calcium gluconate and monitoring for laryngospasm