Scheda di esercizi di Fondamenti di infermieristica con soluzioni

What is a haematoma?

1. AA collection of blood in the tissues
2. BA collection of clear fluid in a blister
3. CA collection of pus under the skin
4. DA thickened area of scar tissue

What is the main reason patients are kept nil by mouth before a general anaesthetic?

1. ATo reduce the risk of inhaling stomach contents
2. BTo make the patient lose weight before surgery
3. CTo lower the blood pressure during the operation
4. DTo make the anaesthetic drugs taste better

In healthcare, hepatitis B is mainly passed on through contact with:

1. AFood
2. BAir
3. CBlood
4. DIntact skin

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

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

When are non-sterile gloves needed?

1. AOnly when the patient is known to have an infection
2. BFor every patient contact, including taking a pulse or blood pressure
3. CWhen contact with blood, body fluids or broken skin is expected
4. DOnly when handling medicines

A patient shouts at the nurse that nobody has told them when their operation will be. What is the best first response?

1. AArgue back that the staff are very busy
2. BTell the patient to stop shouting or leave the ward
3. CStay calm, listen and acknowledge their frustration
4. DWalk away until the patient calms down by themselves

An AED is about to deliver a shock. What must the rescuer do?

1. AMake sure no one is touching the patient
2. BRemove the pads and place them again
3. CHold the patient's hand to reassure them
4. DKeep doing chest compressions during the shock

A patient's potassium result is 6,8 mmol/L (6,8 mEq/L). Why is this urgent?

1. AIt means the patient urgently needs more potassium
2. BIt is normal for patients after surgery
3. CVery high potassium can cause life-threatening heart arrhythmias
4. DHigh potassium causes only mild muscle cramps that settle without treatment