Scheda di esercizi di Fondamenti di infermieristica con soluzioni

Quando si usa la posizione laterale di sicurezza?

1. APer un paziente cosciente con dolore toracico
2. BPer un paziente incosciente che respira normalmente
3. CSolo per un paziente con sospetta frattura di una gamba
4. DPer un paziente in arresto cardiaco

Quale di questi è un segno di disidratazione?

1. AUn polso lento e pieno
2. BCaviglie gonfie
3. CMucose secche e urine scure
4. DUrine chiare e frequenti

What is a haematoma?

1. AA thickened area of scar tissue
2. BA collection of pus under the skin
3. CA collection of blood in the tissues
4. DA collection of clear fluid in a blister

While wearing sterile gloves, where should the nurse keep their hands?

1. ABehind the back when not in use
2. BFolded under the armpits to keep warm
3. CResting on the edge of the sterile field
4. DAbove waist level and in sight

Which part of the stethoscope is best for hearing low-pitched sounds such as some heart murmurs?

1. AThe earpieces turned backwards
2. BThe bell, pressed firmly on the skin
3. CThe bell, placed lightly on the skin
4. DThe diaphragm, pressed firmly on the skin

If hair needs to be removed before surgery, what is recommended?

1. AShaving with a razor the night before
2. BElectric clippers on the day of surgery
3. CPlucking the hairs with tweezers
4. DHair removal cream applied in theatre

Which action is most effective in preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infection?

1. AGiving antibiotics to every catheterised patient
2. BWashing out the bladder every day
3. CRemoving the catheter as soon as it is no longer needed
4. DChanging the drainage bag every few hours to keep the system fresh

A patient has a temperature of 38,7 °C and a white cell count of 18 × 10⁹/L (18,000/mm³). What do these findings most suggest?

1. ADehydration only
2. BA low risk of infection because the count is high
3. CAn infection or significant inflammation
4. DA normal post-meal result