Scheda di esercizi di Fondamenti di infermieristica con soluzioni

Which ageing change makes older adults' skin tear more easily?

1. AThe skin produces more collagen
2. BThe skin becomes thinner and less elastic
3. CThe skin gains more fat underneath
4. DThe skin becomes thicker, oilier and better at holding water

Una frequenza cardiaca a riposo inferiore a 60 battiti al minuto in un adulto si chiama:

1. ATachicardia
2. BAritmia
3. CBradipnea
4. DBradicardia

Quale principio etico riguarda il diritto del paziente di prendere le proprie decisioni?

1. AAutonomia
2. BBeneficenza
3. CGiustizia
4. DFedeltà

A patient arrives back on the ward after surgery. What does the nurse assess first?

1. AAirway and breathing
2. BThe wound dressing
3. CFluid balance chart
4. DPain score

How should adhesive tape be removed from an older patient's fragile skin?

1. ABy pulling it away from the wound as hard as possible
2. BSlowly, low and close to the skin, while supporting the skin
3. CAfter wetting it with alcohol rub
4. DQuickly in one firm pull, straight upwards and away from the skin

A patient with a weak left leg walks with a stick in the right hand. What is the correct sequence?

1. AMove both legs forward together first, then bring the stick level with them
2. BMove the right leg first, then the stick, then the left leg
3. CMove the stick and the left leg forward together, then the right leg
4. DMove the stick and the right leg together, then the left leg

During a handover the nurse notices a colleague is sharing patient details loudly in a busy corridor. What should the nurse do?

1. ASuggest moving the handover to a private place
2. BIgnore it, as handover is part of care
3. CReport the colleague to the police
4. DJoin in to finish the handover more quickly

A patient's notes record a penicillin allergy with a rash. The new prescription is for amoxicillin. What should the nurse do?

1. AGive the dose, as amoxicillin is a different drug from penicillin itself
2. BWithhold it and contact the prescriber, as amoxicillin is a penicillin
3. CGive half the dose and watch for a rash
4. DGive an antihistamine first, then the amoxicillin