Scheda di esercizi di Fondamenti di infermieristica con soluzioni

What is atelectasis?

1. ANarrowing of the airways caused by asthma or an allergy
2. BInfection and inflammation of the pleura around the lung
3. CCollapse of part of the lung so the air sacs do not fill
4. DA blood clot blocking an artery in the lung

In which position is the patient's head lower than their feet?

1. ATrendelenburg position
2. BLithotomy position
3. CSemi-Fowler's position
4. DSims' position

According to WHO guidance, how long should a full alcohol hand rub take?

1. AAbout 5 minutes
2. BAbout 2 minutes
3. CAbout 20–30 seconds
4. DAbout 5 seconds

Why should the same pain scale be used each time a patient's pain is assessed?

1. ASo the patient learns the right answer to give
2. BBecause only one scale is valid for adults
3. CSo scores can be compared to see whether pain is improving
4. DBecause using different pain scales on one patient is against the law

Misurando la pressione, che cosa succede se il bracciale è troppo piccolo per il braccio?

1. AIl valore risulta falsamente alto
2. BIl valore risulta falsamente basso
3. CCambia solo la diastolica, verso il basso
4. DIl valore non cambia

A nurse posts about an "interesting patient" on social media without naming them. Why is this a problem?

1. AIt is only a problem if the post also includes a photograph of the patient
2. BIt is not a problem because no name was given
3. CThe patient may still be identifiable, which breaches confidentiality
4. DIt is not a problem if the account is private

During medicines reconciliation, the patient says they take an anticoagulant at home, but it has not been prescribed in hospital. What should the nurse do?

1. AInform the prescriber so the omission can be reviewed
2. BIgnore it, as the hospital doctor knows best
3. CTell the patient to stop it for good
4. DGive the patient's own supply without telling anyone

During a sterile dressing change, the nurse's sterile glove touches the bed rail. What should the nurse do?

1. AWipe the glove with an alcohol swab and carry on with the dressing change
2. BRemove the gloves, perform hand hygiene and put on new sterile gloves
3. CCarry on, as the bed rail was cleaned that morning
4. DPut a second pair of sterile gloves over the first pair