Scheda di esercizi di Fondamenti di infermieristica con soluzioni

In a patient lying on their back, which two areas most often develop pressure ulcers?

1. AThe elbows and the ears
2. BThe knees and the shins
3. CThe sacrum and the heels
4. DThe shoulders and the chest

Which professional mainly assesses and treats swallowing problems?

1. ARespiratory physiotherapist
2. BOccupational therapist
3. CSpeech and language therapist (speech-language pathologist)
4. DPodiatrist

Which complication of long bed rest causes the foot to point downwards and stiffen in that position?

1. AFoot drop
2. BHammer toe
3. CClub foot
4. DFlat foot

Which of these is part of the UK "Sepsis Six"?

1. ARestricting IV fluids
2. BWaiting for a chest X-ray before antibiotics
3. CGiving a sedative
4. DMeasuring urine output

Why is nail varnish or false nails often removed before surgery?

1. AThey can affect pulse oximetry and checking skin colour
2. BThey make the anaesthetic work less well
3. CThey can catch fire from the electrical equipment used in theatre
4. DThey are a common cause of wound infection

A patient can wash their face and arms but cannot reach their back and feet. What is the best approach?

1. ALet the patient do what they can and help with the rest
2. BWash the patient completely yourself to save time and effort
3. CLeave the back and feet unwashed
4. DAsk the patient to wait until a relative visits

During a sterile dressing change, the nurse's sterile glove touches the bed rail. What should the nurse do?

1. AWipe the glove with an alcohol swab and carry on with the dressing change
2. BPut a second pair of sterile gloves over the first pair
3. CCarry on, as the bed rail was cleaned that morning
4. DRemove the gloves, perform hand hygiene and put on new sterile gloves

In an emergency a doctor gives a verbal order for a medicine. What should the nurse do?

1. ARefuse to give any medicine until a written prescription has been completed
2. BGive it and tell the doctor nothing more
3. CWrite it down, read it back and make sure it is signed later as per policy
4. DAsk another nurse to remember the order