Scheda di esercizi di Fondamenti di infermieristica con soluzioni

What is atelectasis?

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

Which ethical principle means telling patients the truth?

1. ANon-maleficence
2. BJustice
3. CVeracity
4. DFidelity

What is the normal range for serum sodium in adults?

1. A3,5–5,0 mmol/L
2. B2,2–2,6 mmol/L
3. C135–145 mmol/L
4. D95–105 mmol/L

How should a rectal suppository be inserted?

1. AJust inside the anus, without passing the sphincter
2. BPast the internal sphincter, against the rectal wall
3. CAfter the patient has stood up and bent forward
4. DInto the middle of the stool in the rectum so it softens it

Which measure is appropriate for a patient with a fever who feels hot and uncomfortable?

1. AAn ice bath until the patient shivers
2. BRestricting fluids so the patient sweats less during the fever
3. CLight bedclothes, plenty of fluids and a prescribed antipyretic
4. DExtra blankets to make the patient sweat it out

In which direction should a female patient's perineum be cleaned?

1. AFrom back to front
2. BFrom front to back
3. CEither way, as long as soap is used
4. DIn circles starting at the anus

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

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

Durante la misurazione della pressione, il braccio del paziente pende lungo il fianco sotto il livello del cuore. Come influisce sulla lettura?

1. ADà un valore falsamente alto
2. BDà un valore falsamente basso
3. CInfluisce solo sulla frequenza cardiaca
4. DNon ha alcun effetto sulla lettura