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Which of these is one of the "rights" of medication administration?

1. AThe right ward
2. BThe right route
3. CThe right colour
4. DThe right nurse

What does "nocturia" mean?

1. APassing urine only in the morning
2. BBeing unable to sleep because of pain
3. CBedwetting in young children only
4. DWaking at night to pass urine

Where is a sublingual tablet placed?

1. AUnder the tongue
2. BIn the back of the throat to be swallowed
3. CBetween the cheek and the gum
4. DOn top of the tongue to be chewed

A patient can wash their face and arms but cannot reach their back and feet. What is the best approach?

1. AAsk the patient to wait until a relative visits
2. BLeave the back and feet unwashed
3. CWash the patient completely yourself to save time and effort
4. DLet the patient do what they can and help with the rest

An older patient is found to be mildly hypothermic. Which care is most appropriate?

1. APutting the patient in a very hot bath straight away
2. BGradual rewarming with blankets and warm surroundings
3. CGiving an alcoholic drink to warm them up
4. DPlacing hot water bottles directly on the skin

Which care best protects the skin of a patient with frequent urinary incontinence?

1. AGentle cleansing after each episode and a barrier product
2. BApplying talcum powder thickly after each episode
3. CLeaving the skin wet so it does not dry out
4. DScrubbing the area with soap and hot water twice a day

A patient with suspected pulmonary tuberculosis has to go to the X-ray department. What is correct?

1. ANo precautions are needed outside the ward
2. BThe patient cannot leave the room under any circumstances
3. CThe patient wears a surgical mask during transport
4. DThe patient wears a respirator and staff wear nothing

A patient taking furosemide has a serum potassium of 3,0 mmol/L (3,0 mEq/L). Why is this important?

1. ALoop diuretics cause potassium loss, and low levels can cause arrhythmias
2. BLow potassium only causes mild thirst
3. CThe level is normal and needs no action
4. DFurosemide raises potassium, so this level is falsely low and can be ignored