Scheda di esercizi di Fondamenti di infermieristica con soluzioni

What does "orthopnoea" mean?

1. ABreathlessness when lying flat that eases on sitting up
2. BBreathing that stops for short periods during sleep
3. CA breathing rate that is slower than normal
4. DBreathlessness that only starts after heavy exercise

Where is the femoral pulse felt?

1. AOn the top of the foot
2. BIn the groin
3. CBehind the knee
4. DInside the elbow

Which oxygen device is most often used to give a low flow of oxygen to a comfortable patient?

1. ANon-rebreather mask
2. BNasal cannula
3. CBag-valve-mask
4. DHigh-flow humidified system

A catheterised patient has had no urine in the bag for two hours. What should the nurse check first?

1. ANothing, as two hours without urine is normal
2. BThe patient's blood glucose level and recent insulin doses
3. CThe tubing for kinks or blockage and where the bag is
4. DWhether the patient has eaten or drunk anything recently

How should a patient walk with a standard (non-wheeled) walking frame?

1. APush the frame along the floor while walking quickly
2. BStep forward first, then pull the frame after
3. CLean forward on the frame and slide the feet
4. DLift the frame forward, then step into it

How should a nurse speak to a patient with hearing loss?

1. AShout loudly from behind the patient so they can hear every word
2. BCover the mouth to stop background noise
3. CFace the patient and speak clearly at a normal pace
4. DSpeak very fast to keep the message short

A urine culture reports a mixed growth of several organisms. What is the most likely explanation?

1. AThe laboratory used the wrong test
2. BThe sample was contaminated during collection
3. CThe patient has several serious infections at once
4. DThe patient is resistant to all antibiotics

Un paziente capace rifiuta un trattamento prescritto. Che cosa deve fare l'infermiere?

1. ANascondere il farmaco nel cibo del paziente
2. BSomministrare comunque il trattamento, perché è prescritto e il medico ha deciso che è nel suo migliore interesse
3. CRispettare il rifiuto, assicurarsi che ne comprenda le conseguenze, informare il team e documentarlo
4. DChiedere a un familiare di acconsentire al suo posto