Užduočių lapas tema Laboratorinės reikšmės ir elektrolitai su atsakymais

What does a "culture and sensitivity" test of a sample show?

1. AWhich organism grows and which antibiotics work on it
2. BHow many white cells are present in the sample
3. CWhether the patient is allergic to an antibiotic
4. DThe amount of antibiotic in the patient's blood

About what proportion of total serum calcium is in the free (ionized) form?

1. AAlmost none
2. BAbout one tenth
3. CNearly all
4. DAbout half

Which laboratory test is used to diagnose sickle cell disease?

1. AErythrocyte sedimentation rate
2. BProthrombin time with INR
3. CSerum ferritin and transferrin saturation
4. DHemoglobin electrophoresis

A patient has a hot, swollen big toe. The serum uric acid is normal. Which statement is correct?

1. AGout is certain, as a normal urate proves the diagnosis
2. BGout is still possible, as urate can be normal in an attack
3. CGout can only be diagnosed with a CT scan of the foot
4. DGout is ruled out, as uric acid is always high in an attack

Which instruction is correct for a patient taking an oral potassium chloride supplement?

1. ATake it with food and a full glass of water, and do not crush extended-release tablets
2. BUse a salt substitute as well, so less of the tablet is needed each day
3. CCrush the extended-release tablets and mix them with a little water if needed
4. DTake it on an empty stomach with only a small sip of water to speed absorption

A breathless patient in the emergency department has a BNP below 100 pg/mL. What does this suggest?

1. AThe patient has had a myocardial infarction in the past day
2. BThe kidneys are failing and the patient needs dialysis
3. CSevere heart failure is certainly the cause of the problem
4. DHeart failure is an unlikely cause of the breathlessness

Pacientui, kurio kalcis 6,8 mg/dL (1,7 mmol/L), staiga atsiranda triukšmingas kvėpavimas ir užkimęs balsas. Ką tai rodo?

1. AŠiandien prasidėjusį peršalimą
2. BNormalų atsaką, kuris praeis be gydymo
3. CLaringospazmą – skubią būklę, kuriai reikia skubios pagalbos ir kalcio į veną
4. DNerimą dėl kraujo tyrimų rezultatų, kuriam reikia ramaus nuraminimo

A patient with diabetes had a glucose of 58 mg/dL (3,2 mmol/L), took 15 g of fast-acting carbohydrate and, 15 minutes later, the glucose is 64 mg/dL (3,6 mmol/L). The patient is alert. What should the nurse do next?

1. AWait until the next meal before giving anything
2. BGive another 15 g of fast carbohydrate and recheck
3. CGive a protein snack only and recheck tomorrow
4. DGive a long-acting insulin dose to stabilize it