Scheda di esercizi di Fondamenti di infermieristica con soluzioni

When using a fire extinguisher with the PASS method, where should it be aimed?

1. AAt the smoke above the fire
2. BAt the base of the fire
3. CAt the wall behind the fire
4. DAt the top of the flames

What does culturally sensitive care mean?

1. AOnly caring for patients from your own culture
2. BRespecting the patient's beliefs and values when planning care
3. CGiving every patient exactly the same care plan, whatever their background
4. DAsking patients to follow the hospital's culture

What is the pulse pressure?

1. AThe average of the systolic and diastolic pressure
2. BThe number of heartbeats felt at the wrist in one minute
3. CThe pressure needed to stop the radial pulse
4. DThe difference between the systolic and diastolic pressure

Using the AVPU scale, a patient who opens their eyes and groans only when the nurse squeezes their shoulder is scored as:

1. AP
2. BU
3. CA
4. DV

How long should each pass of oropharyngeal or tracheal suction usually last?

1. ANo more than about 10–15 seconds
2. BAs long as secretions keep coming
3. CAbout 30–45 seconds
4. DAbout one minute

A dying patient asks to see a chaplain or religious leader. What should the nurse do?

1. AArrange the visit as soon as possible
2. BAsk the patient's doctor if a visit is allowed
3. CExplain that religious matters are not part of care
4. DTell the patient to wait until visiting hours tomorrow

A patient wants to keep taking St John's wort, a herbal remedy, while in hospital. Why should the nurse tell the prescriber?

1. AIt must be swapped for a prescribed antidepressant at once
2. BIt has no effects, so it is a waste of time
3. CHerbal remedies are always banned in hospital
4. DIt interacts with many medicines and can reduce their effect

Where must the final identity check before a blood transfusion take place?

1. AIn the blood fridge, using the bag label
2. BAt the bedside, with the patient and their wristband
3. CIn the ward office, using the patient's notes and the prescription
4. DAt the nurses' station, with the ward list