Scheda di esercizi di Fondamenti di infermieristica con soluzioni

In the chain of infection, what is the "reservoir"?

1. AThe place where a microorganism lives and multiplies
2. BThe way a microorganism leaves the body
3. CThe person who is likely to become infected
4. DThe route by which a microorganism enters the body

Where is a buccal medicine placed?

1. AUnder the tongue, where it dissolves
2. BInside the nostril
3. CBetween the cheek and the gum
4. DOn the back of the tongue

Quale temperatura è generalmente considerata febbre negli adulti?

1. A37,0 °C o più
2. B38,0 °C o più
3. C36,5 °C o più
4. D35,5 °C o più

In England and Wales, what does it mean if a child under 16 is "Gillick competent"?

1. ATheir parents must always make every decision for them
2. BThey are old enough to vote and drive
3. CThey can refuse all treatment, whatever the risk, until they reach the age of 18
4. DThey have enough understanding to consent to a particular treatment themselves

A smoker says, "I know I should stop, and I'm thinking about it some time in the next few months." Which stage of change is this?

1. AMaintenance
2. BContemplation
3. CPrecontemplation
4. DPreparation

How should a nurse speak to a patient with hearing loss?

1. ACover the mouth to stop background noise
2. BFace the patient and speak clearly at a normal pace
3. CShout loudly from behind the patient so they can hear every word
4. DSpeak very fast to keep the message short

Two days after surgery a patient has a temperature of 37,9 °C and reduced breath sounds at the lung bases. What is the most helpful nursing action, alongside reporting it?

1. AEncourage deep breathing, coughing and getting out of bed
2. BRestrict all fluids to dry the secretions
3. CStop all pain relief so the patient stays alert
4. DKeep the patient lying flat in bed so they can rest and save energy

A pulse oximeter reads 82% on a patient with cold hands who is talking in full sentences with a normal respiratory rate. What is the best first action?

1. ACheck the patient and probe, then warm the hand or move the probe
2. BIgnore the reading because the patient looks well
3. CRecord the reading and recheck it at the next routine set of observations
4. DRemove any oxygen because the reading must be wrong