Scheda di esercizi di Fondamenti di infermieristica con soluzioni

What is sepsis?

1. AA viral infection of the upper airways
2. BA mild local infection that stays in one place, such as a small boil
3. COrgan dysfunction caused by a harmful response to infection
4. DAn allergic reaction to an antibiotic that causes a rash and fever

A quali pazienti si applicano le precauzioni standard per il controllo delle infezioni?

1. ASolo ai pazienti che subiscono un intervento chirurgico
2. BSolo ai pazienti con un'infezione nota
3. CSolo ai pazienti nelle stanze di isolamento
4. DA tutti i pazienti, che sia nota o meno un'infezione

Pain that has lasted for more than three months is usually called:

1. AChronic pain
2. BReferred pain
3. CAcute pain
4. DBreakthrough pain

At what angle is an intramuscular injection given?

1. A45 degrees
2. B90 degrees
3. C30 degrees
4. D15 degrees

A patient's hearing aid keeps whistling. What is the most likely cause?

1. AThe battery is completely flat
2. BThe volume is turned right down
3. CIt is not fitted properly in the ear
4. DThe patient's hearing has improved

Why is a slide sheet used to move a patient up the bed?

1. AIt lets one nurse lift the patient alone
2. BIt keeps the bed clean during the move
3. CIt warms the patient during the move
4. DIt reduces friction and shear on the skin

A patient has a generalised tonic-clonic seizure in bed. What should the nurse do?

1. AProtect the head, move objects away, time it and do not restrain
2. BGive a drink of water as soon as the jerking starts
3. CPut a spoon between the teeth to stop tongue biting
4. DHold the arms and legs firmly so that the jerking movements stop more quickly

A patient has a platelet count of 40 × 10⁹/L (40,000/mm³). Which nursing measure is appropriate?

1. AGive aspirin for any headaches
2. BEncourage contact sports to raise the count
3. CUse a soft toothbrush and avoid IM injections where possible
4. DUse a firm toothbrush and floss hard to keep the gums healthy