Scheda di esercizi di Fondamenti di infermieristica con soluzioni

Which SpO₂ reading is normal for a healthy adult breathing room air?

1. A97%
2. B88%
3. C90%
4. D84%

Which of these is an example of secondary prevention?

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

What does "PRN" mean on a prescription?

1. AAs needed
2. BImmediately
3. CEvery morning
4. DBefore meals

La cute lungo un catetere venoso periferico è arrossata, dolente e gonfia. Qual è l'intervento appropriato?

1. ARimuovere il catetere e documentarlo, poi riposizionarlo altrove se ancora necessario
2. BCoprirlo con una medicazione nuova e proseguire l'infusione come prescritto
3. CAumentare la velocità di infusione
4. DLavare il catetere con più forza per disostruirlo

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

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

How should the opening of a stoma bag be cut?

1. AIn any shape, as long as the bag sticks
2. BTo fit closely around the stoma without pressing on it
3. CSmaller than the stoma so it grips it tightly
4. DMuch larger than the stoma so that the edge never rubs against it

A patient with dementia keeps getting out of bed at night. What is the best first nursing approach?

1. ATie a sheet across the bed to keep the patient in
2. BAsk the doctor to prescribe a sedative so the patient sleeps through the night
3. CLook for an unmet need such as toileting, pain, hunger or thirst
4. DRaise the bed rails and leave the patient alone

Which statement by a visitor shows a need for further teaching about contact precautions?

1. A"I'll take off the gown and gloves before I leave the room."
2. B"I'll take the gown off at home after I leave the hospital."
3. C"I'll clean my hands as I leave the room."
4. D"I'll put on the gown and gloves before I go in."