Scheda di esercizi di Fondamenti di infermieristica con soluzioni

A quali pazienti si applicano le precauzioni standard per il controllo delle infezioni?

1. ASolo ai pazienti che subiscono un intervento chirurgico
2. BSolo ai pazienti con un'infezione nota
3. CSolo ai pazienti nelle stanze di isolamento
4. DA tutti i pazienti, che sia nota o meno un'infezione

Which of these is an example of non-verbal communication?

1. AThe words chosen in a conversation
2. BA written care plan
3. CA telephone handover
4. DFacial expression and eye contact

What does a peak flow meter measure?

1. AHow much carbon dioxide is breathed out
2. BHow fast the patient can breathe out
3. CHow much oxygen is in the blood
4. DHow many breaths the patient takes per minute

Which medicine commonly causes constipation?

1. ALactulose
2. BCodeine
3. CSenna
4. DDocusate

How should adhesive tape be removed from an older patient's fragile skin?

1. ASlowly, low and close to the skin, while supporting the skin
2. BQuickly in one firm pull, straight upwards and away from the skin
3. CAfter wetting it with alcohol rub
4. DBy pulling it away from the wound as hard as possible

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

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

After treatment for hypoglycaemia a patient's glucose is now 5,2 mmol/L (94 mg/dL) and the next meal is hours away. What should the nurse do next?

1. AGive a second glucose drink every 15 minutes
2. BGive another dose of insulin to balance out the extra sugar
3. CGive nothing more, as the glucose is now normal
4. DGive a longer-acting carbohydrate, such as a sandwich

A nurse uses SBAR to call a doctor about a breathless patient. Which item belongs under "Background"?

1. AThe patient has COPD and was admitted two days ago with pneumonia
2. B"Please come and review him within the next 10 minutes."
3. CHis respiratory rate is 30 and his SpO₂ is 86% on 2 L of oxygen
4. D"I am calling about Mr Smith in bed 4, who is very breathless."