Scheda di esercizi di Fondamenti di infermieristica con soluzioni

What is the single most important measure to prevent healthcare-associated infections?

1. AHand hygiene
2. BWearing a face mask all the time
3. CGiving antibiotics to all patients
4. DKeeping every patient in a single room

Which IV fluid is isotonic?

1. A0,45% sodium chloride
2. B3% sodium chloride
3. CSterile water
4. D0,9% sodium chloride

Che cosa significa «disfagia»?

1. ADifficoltà a parlare
2. BMinzione dolorosa
3. CMancanza di respiro
4. DDifficoltà a deglutire

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 you are walking with starts to fall. What should you do?

1. ATry to hold them upright with your arms around their chest
2. BLet go quickly and call for help
3. CGrab them under the armpits and lift them
4. DEase them gently to the floor while protecting their head

Where in the eye should eye drops be placed?

1. ADirectly onto the centre of the cornea
2. BOnto the upper eyelid while the eye is shut
3. CInto the pocket of the lower eyelid
4. DInto the inner corner of the eye only

An 82-year-old takes nine regular medicines and has had two falls this month. What is the most useful next step?

1. AStop all the medicines straight away
2. BAsk for a full medication review
3. CAdd a sedative to help them rest
4. DAdvise the patient to stay in bed

A patient with a new colostomy has been taught stoma care. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

1. A"I'll cut the opening much bigger than my stoma so it doesn't rub."
2. B"I'll dry the skin well before putting on a new bag."
3. C"I'll check the skin around my stoma when I change the bag."
4. D"I'll measure the stoma again as it shrinks over the next weeks."