Scheda di esercizi di Fondamenti di infermieristica con soluzioni

Which of these is an example of secondary prevention?

1. APhysiotherapy after a hip replacement
2. BTeaching children to wash their hands
3. CCervical screening to detect early changes
4. DGiving a flu vaccine to an older adult

Che cosa registra una scheda del bilancio idrico?

1. AI risultati degli esami del sangue
2. BTutte le entrate e le uscite di liquidi in un periodo stabilito
3. CIl peso del paziente ogni giorno
4. DSolo la quantità di acqua che il paziente beve

What is IV infiltration?

1. AAn infection of the blood from the cannula
2. BLeakage of a non-irritant fluid into the tissue around the vein
3. CA blood clot forming at the tip of the cannula
4. DInflammation of the vein wall caused by irritation from the cannula

Why are older adults at higher risk of dehydration?

1. AThey usually drink more than younger adults
2. BTheir sense of thirst is often reduced
3. CThey lose less water through the skin
4. DTheir kidneys hold on to more water

A patient is found on the floor beside the bed. What should the nurse do first?

1. ACheck responsiveness and look for injuries before moving them
2. BComplete the incident report first, then go back to assess the patient fully
3. CAsk the patient to stand up on their own
4. DLift the patient straight back into bed

A student nurse is asked to carry out a procedure they have not been trained to do. What should they do?

1. AWatch a video and then do it alone
2. BDo it anyway, carefully, to avoid upsetting the team or delaying care
3. CExplain that they have not been trained and ask for supervision
4. DAsk the patient to talk them through it

Why is heat usually avoided on a fresh soft-tissue injury during the first day?

1. AIt widens blood vessels and can increase swelling and bleeding
2. BIt numbs the area so the patient cannot feel pain
3. CIt makes the muscles weaker for several weeks
4. DIt narrows blood vessels and reduces blood flow to the injury

A patient asks for a same-sex nurse for intimate care because of their religious beliefs. What should the nurse do?

1. AArrange it where possible and record the preference in the care plan
2. BRefuse, as all nurses are equally qualified
3. CTell the patient they must accept whoever is on duty
4. DAgree, but only if the patient has a written note from a religious leader