1.やさしい
Which statement about pulse oximetry is correct?
- AIt measures the carbon dioxide in the blood
- BIt shows the patient’s blood glucose
- CCold fingers or nail polish can give an inaccurate reading
- DThe reading is always correct, whatever finger or hand is used
2.やさしい
Where is intramuscular epinephrine usually injected for anaphylaxis?
- AThe outer middle thigh
- BA vein in the hand
- CThe buttock
- DThe abdomen under the skin
3.やさしい
In most settings, which task is kept for the RN rather than assigned to an LPN/LVN?
- AGiving scheduled oral medications
- BMeasuring vital signs
- CGiving an IV push medication
- DReinforcing teaching already given
4.ふつう
A patient arrives in the recovery room after general anesthesia. What does the nurse assess first?
- AUrine output
- BAirway patency and breathing
- CThe pain score
- DThe surgical dressing and the drains
5.ふつう
Which patient on an addiction unit should the nurse see first?
- ALast drink one week ago; asking about support groups
- BLast drink two days ago; now shaking, sweating, heart rate 124/min and seeing insects
- CIn recovery for a year; came to the clinic today for a routine check and a repeat prescription
- DLast drink this morning; asking when lunch will arrive
6.ふつう
A drowsy patient has an arterial blood gas with pH 7.30, PaCO₂ 58 mmHg (7.7 kPa) and HCO₃⁻ 25 mEq/L (mmol/L). Which problem is the priority?
- AHyperventilation caused by anxiety
- BToo much bicarbonate from antacids
- CLoss of bicarbonate from the bowel through severe diarrhea
- DPoor ventilation causing carbon dioxide to build up
7.むずかしい
After surgery, a patient who has taken long-term steroids becomes hypotensive and weak, and the blood pressure does not rise with IV fluids. Which problem should the nurse suspect?
- AAn allergic reaction to the anesthetic
- BNormal tiredness after anesthesia
- CFluid overload from too much IV fluid
- DAdrenal crisis from steroid withdrawal
8.むずかしい
After a cervical spinal cord injury, a patient has a blood pressure of 80/50 mmHg, a heart rate of 48/min and warm, dry skin. What is most likely?
- ACardiac tamponade
- BHypovolemic shock
- CNeurogenic shock
- DSeptic shock
解答
- 1. C · Cold fingers or nail polish can give an inaccurate reading
- 2. A · The outer middle thigh
- 3. C · Giving an IV push medication
- 4. B · Airway patency and breathing
- 5. B · Last drink two days ago; now shaking, sweating, heart rate 124/min and seeing insects
- 6. D · Poor ventilation causing carbon dioxide to build up
- 7. D · Adrenal crisis from steroid withdrawal
- 8. C · Neurogenic shock
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