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

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

1. AAccessory nerve (XI)
2. BHypoglossal nerve (XII)
3. CTrigeminal nerve (V)
4. DFacial nerve (VII)

Which HbA1c result is commonly used as the threshold for diagnosing diabetes?

1. A38 mmol/mol (5,6%) or higher
2. B30 mmol/mol (4,9%) or higher
3. C48 mmol/mol (6,5%) or higher
4. D75 mmol/mol (9,0%) or higher

Which symptom is the classic warning sign of bladder cancer?

1. APainless visible blood in the urine
2. BLeaking urine when coughing
3. CBurning pain on passing urine
4. DSevere loin pain that comes in waves

A patient has Cushing's syndrome. Which nursing assessment is especially important?

1. AChecking for low blood pressure
2. BWatching for weight loss
3. CMonitoring for a high potassium
4. DRegular blood glucose checks

How does bladder training help urge incontinence?

1. AThe time between voids is slowly increased
2. BA catheter is used every night
3. CThe patient drinks as little as possible
4. DThe patient goes to the toilet every 15 minutes

An older patient with a long-term catheter has bacteria in the urine but no symptoms. What is usually appropriate?

1. AAntibiotics for life to keep the urine sterile
2. BA full course of antibiotics straight away
3. CNo antibiotics, as long as there are no symptoms
4. DRemove the catheter permanently at once

During haemodialysis, a patient suddenly becomes breathless with chest pain, and air is seen in the line. What should the nurse do first?

1. AClamp the lines and lay the patient left side down, head low
2. BContinue the session and recheck in 30 minutes
3. CSpeed up the pump to clear the air into the patient
4. DSit the patient upright and give a drink of water

Six hours after a catheter is removed, a patient has not passed urine and feels uncomfortable. What should the nurse do?

1. APut the catheter back without assessing
2. BWait until the next morning before checking
3. CDo a bladder scan to check for retention
4. DTell the patient to drink two litres of water quickly