Scheda di esercizi di Fondamenti di infermieristica con soluzioni

What is the normal range for serum sodium in adults?

1. A135–145 mmol/L
2. B95–105 mmol/L
3. C3,5–5,0 mmol/L
4. D2,2–2,6 mmol/L

In healthcare, hepatitis B is mainly passed on through contact with:

1. ABlood
2. BFood
3. CAir
4. DIntact skin

What is a healthcare-associated infection?

1. AAn infection that only affects healthcare workers
2. BAn infection that is passed on only through food
3. CAn infection that the patient already had or was incubating when admitted to hospital
4. DAn infection that develops as a result of care and was not present on admission

What makes "Risk for falls" a risk nursing diagnosis rather than an actual one?

1. AThe patient has already fallen several times
2. BThe fall has not happened yet, but risk factors are present
3. CThe doctor has confirmed the diagnosis with tests and a scan
4. DThe problem can never be prevented

If hair needs to be removed before surgery, what is recommended?

1. AHair removal cream applied in theatre
2. BShaving with a razor the night before
3. CElectric clippers on the day of surgery
4. DPlucking the hairs with tweezers

Which part of the stethoscope is best for hearing low-pitched sounds such as some heart murmurs?

1. AThe diaphragm, pressed firmly on the skin
2. BThe bell, placed lightly on the skin
3. CThe bell, pressed firmly on the skin
4. DThe earpieces turned backwards

At the start of a shift, which task should the nurse do first?

1. AChange the bed linen of a patient who is going home
2. BUpdate the ward whiteboard with the names of all the new patients
3. CGive the first IV antibiotic dose to a patient with suspected sepsis
4. DOrder supplies for the ward store room

An older woman with severe arthritis has normal bladder control but wets herself because she cannot reach the toilet in time. Which type of incontinence is this?

1. AOverflow incontinence
2. BStress incontinence
3. CUrge incontinence
4. DFunctional incontinence