Scheda di esercizi di Fondamenti di infermieristica con soluzioni

What is an incentive spirometer used for?

1. AGiving inhaled medicines to the lungs
2. BRemoving mucus from the airway by suction
3. CMeasuring the oxygen level in the blood before and after surgery
4. DEncouraging slow, deep breaths to keep the lungs expanded

What is an asymptomatic carrier?

1. AA person who has a microorganism but shows no signs of illness
2. BA person who has been vaccinated against the organism
3. CA person who has fully recovered from the infection and can no longer pass it on
4. DA person with severe symptoms of infection

A nurse sees a colleague giving care that puts a patient at risk. What should the nurse do?

1. AWait to see whether it happens again
2. BIgnore it to keep a good relationship with the colleague
3. CRaise the concern through the proper channels
4. DPost about it on social media

Which stool sample is suitable for Clostridioides difficile testing?

1. AA loose stool that takes the shape of the container
2. BA hard, formed stool collected first thing in the morning
3. CA dry smear of stool on a tissue
4. DA stool sample mixed with urine

Why should insulin injection sites be rotated?

1. ABecause each site can only be used once
2. BTo make the insulin work more quickly with each injection
3. CTo prevent lumpy fatty swelling that affects absorption
4. DTo stop the patient getting used to the needle

A patient's blood pressure is much higher than in all previous readings. What is the best first step?

1. ARecord it and give an extra dose of the blood pressure tablet
2. BIgnore it, as it must be a machine error
3. CRecheck it, making sure the technique and cuff size are correct
4. DTell the patient they are having a stroke

An older patient's leg wound has become more painful and has a new unpleasant smell, but there is no fever. What does this suggest?

1. AThe wound has dried out and needs to be left open
2. BNormal healing, because there is no fever and the wound is still closed
3. CAn allergy to the dressing that needs no action
4. DA possible wound infection that needs assessment and reporting

Under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (England and Wales), a patient with capacity makes a decision staff think is unwise. What follows?

1. AAn unwise decision alone does not mean the person lacks capacity
2. BStaff may override any decision they think is unwise
3. CAn unwise decision on its own proves that the person lacks capacity
4. DThe family must be asked to make the decision instead