Scheda di esercizi di Fondamenti di infermieristica con soluzioni

Where is the femoral pulse felt?

1. AOn the top of the foot
2. BBehind the knee
3. CInside the elbow
4. DIn the groin

What does "PO" mean on a prescription?

1. ABy injection
2. BOnto the skin
3. CInto the rectum
4. DBy mouth

Una pressione arteriosa di 150/95 mmHg misurata più volte a riposo è:

1. ANormale per qualsiasi adulto sopra i 40 anni
2. BBassa
3. CAlta
4. DNormale

How can a patient reduce pain when coughing after abdominal surgery?

1. ALie flat on their back with arms by their sides
2. BCough while bending forward with no support
3. CAvoid coughing completely until the stitches have been removed
4. DHold a pillow firmly against the wound while coughing

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

1. AWaiting for a chest X-ray before antibiotics
2. BRestricting IV fluids
3. CMeasuring urine output
4. DGiving a sedative

When are non-sterile gloves needed?

1. AWhen contact with blood, body fluids or broken skin is expected
2. BOnly when handling medicines
3. COnly when the patient is known to have an infection
4. DFor every patient contact, including taking a pulse or blood pressure

A patient has been taught breathing exercises before surgery. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

1. A"I'll avoid coughing so I don't hurt my stitches."
2. B"I'll hold a pillow over the wound when I cough."
3. C"I'll ask for pain relief if pain stops me breathing deeply."
4. D"I'll take some slow deep breaths every hour."

Two days after surgery a patient has a temperature of 37,9 °C and reduced breath sounds at the lung bases. What is the most helpful nursing action, alongside reporting it?

1. ARestrict all fluids to dry the secretions
2. BStop all pain relief so the patient stays alert
3. CKeep the patient lying flat in bed so they can rest and save energy
4. DEncourage deep breathing, coughing and getting out of bed