Scheda di esercizi di Fondamenti di infermieristica con soluzioni

Why must there be no smoking or open flames near oxygen?

1. ASmoke lowers the oxygen flow through the tubing and blocks the mask
2. BIt is only a rule because smoking is unhealthy
3. COxygen makes things burn more fiercely, so it is a fire risk
4. DOxygen itself explodes when it meets smoke

What is an asymptomatic carrier?

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

What is atelectasis?

1. AA blood clot blocking an artery in the lung
2. BInfection and inflammation of the pleura around the lung
3. CCollapse of part of the lung so the air sacs do not fill
4. DNarrowing of the airways caused by asthma or an allergy

When should blood cultures be taken in a patient with suspected sepsis?

1. AOnly if the temperature rises above 40 °C
2. BOnly after three days of antibiotics, to see if they are working
3. CAfter the patient has recovered from the infection
4. DBefore antibiotics are given, as long as this does not delay them

How is a pulse deficit measured?

1. AThe pulse oximeter rate is compared with the blood pressure reading
2. BOne nurse counts the radial pulse twice and compares the two counts
3. CTwo nurses count the apical and radial pulse at the same time for one minute
4. DOne nurse counts the apical pulse for 15 seconds and multiplies by four

What is a portable bladder scanner used for?

1. ADetecting kidney stones
2. BTaking a sterile sample of urine for culture without a catheter
3. CMeasuring how much urine is in the bladder without a catheter
4. DChecking the urine for blood and protein

A small fire starts in a patient's room. What is the first action?

1. ATry to put out the fire with water
2. BGo and find the fire safety officer to ask what should be done
3. COpen the windows to let out the smoke
4. DMove the patient away from immediate danger

A patient going home on warfarin has been taught about the drug. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

1. A"I'll stop eating all green vegetables from now on."
2. B"I'll keep my appointments for blood tests."
3. C"I'll try to keep the amount of green vegetables I eat steady."
4. D"I'll report any blood in my urine or black stools."