Scheda di esercizi di Fondamenti di infermieristica con soluzioni

In una scala numerica del dolore da 0 a 10, che cosa significa 0?

1. ADolore ben controllato dai farmaci
2. BNessun dolore
3. CDolore lieve
4. DIl peggior dolore immaginabile

In which position is the patient's head lower than their feet?

1. ATrendelenburg position
2. BSims' position
3. CLithotomy position
4. DSemi-Fowler's position

Qual è la prima fase del processo di nursing?

1. AL'attuazione
2. BL'accertamento
3. CLa valutazione
4. DLa pianificazione

How does pursed-lip breathing help a patient with COPD?

1. AIt makes the patient breathe faster to take in more air
2. BIt replaces the need for inhaled medicines
3. CIt keeps the airways open longer and slows the breathing
4. DIt increases the amount of carbon dioxide in the blood

A patient with expressive aphasia after a stroke understands speech but struggles to find words. Which approach helps most?

1. ATalk to the family instead of the patient
2. BAsk simple yes/no questions and allow plenty of time
3. CFinish their sentences quickly for them to save them frustration
4. DSpeak louder and more slowly than usual

Why do nurses often count the respiratory rate while still appearing to take the pulse?

1. AThe pulse and breathing rates are always the same number
2. BCounting breaths is only accurate when the wrist is held
3. CPatients who know their breathing is watched tend to change it
4. DIt is not allowed to tell patients that breathing is measured

Under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (England and Wales), a patient with capacity makes a decision staff think is unwise. What follows?

1. AAn unwise decision alone does not mean the person lacks capacity
2. BStaff may override any decision they think is unwise
3. CThe family must be asked to make the decision instead
4. DAn unwise decision on its own proves that the person lacks capacity

A severely malnourished patient is about to start feeding. Which complication is a particular risk?

1. AVery high blood sodium in the first hour
2. BRefeeding syndrome with low phosphate, potassium and magnesium
3. CImmediate allergic reaction to the feed
4. DSudden weight gain of several kilograms of fat in the first week