Werkblad Klinische verpleegkunde met antwoorden

De regel van negen schat:

1. AHet percentage lichaamsoppervlak dat door een brandwond is aangedaan
2. BHet vochtverlies door braken
3. CHet aantal ademhalingen per minuut
4. DDe diepte van een brandwond, gemeten in millimeters huid

Why is a platelet transfusion given?

1. ATo treat a high white cell count in a patient with infection or leukaemia
2. BTo raise the haemoglobin level in a patient with anaemia
3. CTo prevent or treat bleeding in a patient with low or poorly working platelets
4. DTo provide extra protein

Pain from gallstones (biliary colic) is typically felt in which area?

1. ABehind the left knee
2. BThe left lower abdomen, usually after drinking water
3. CThe lower back on the left, when walking
4. DThe right upper abdomen, often after a fatty meal

A patient has lost more than 10% of their body weight without trying over the last few months and has a low BMI. What is the most appropriate action?

1. AEncourage a low-calorie diet
2. BRestrict fluids to encourage appetite and give a low-protein diet instead
3. CRefer to the dietitian and start a nutrition care plan with food charts
4. DWeigh the patient again in six months and review at that point

A patient with pneumonia is breathless and coughing up thick sputum. Which nursing measure helps most with breathing?

1. ASitting the patient upright and supporting them to clear secretions
2. BDiscouraging coughing to save energy
3. CRestricting all oral fluids
4. DLying the patient flat so that they can rest and conserve energy

Why are patients advised to rinse their mouth after using an inhaled corticosteroid?

1. ATo reduce the risk of oral thrush
2. BTo make the drug work faster
3. CTo prevent tooth decay from the sugar in it
4. DTo stop the drug from being absorbed in the lungs

Een patiënt is al drie dagen misselijk en braakt, en gebruikt furosemide. Welke elektrolytstoornis is het meest waarschijnlijk?

1. AAlleen hypernatriëmie
2. BHypercalciëmie
3. CHyperkaliëmie
4. DHypokaliëmie

An adult with capacity refuses a blood transfusion for religious reasons, even though it may save their life. What should the nurse do?

1. AAsk a family member to consent instead
2. BRespect the refusal, check it is informed and document it, and inform the team
3. CSedate the patient so the transfusion can be given
4. DGive the transfusion while the patient is asleep, as it is in their best interests