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What is sepsis?

1. AOrgan dysfunction caused by a harmful response to infection
2. BA viral infection of the upper airways
3. CA mild local infection that stays in one place, such as a small boil
4. DAn allergic reaction to an antibiotic that causes a rash and fever

What is wound dehiscence?

1. ABleeding into the tissue underneath the closed wound
2. BA raised, thick scar after healing
3. CA wound that heals faster than expected
4. DPartial or complete separation of the wound edges

Which blood test is used to monitor patients taking warfarin?

1. AThe HbA1c
2. BThe INR
3. CThe serum sodium
4. DThe white cell count

What is the purpose of the Z-track technique for intramuscular injections?

1. AIt makes the injection go into the fatty tissue instead of the muscle
2. BIt seals the drug in the muscle and stops it leaking into the tissue above
3. CIt numbs the skin before the needle goes in
4. DIt lets the nurse give a larger volume into a small muscle

Which medicine commonly causes constipation?

1. ACodeine
2. BSenna
3. CLactulose
4. DDocusate

Which of these is part of the UK "Sepsis Six"?

1. AGiving a sedative
2. BRestricting IV fluids
3. CWaiting for a chest X-ray before antibiotics
4. DMeasuring urine output

An 86-year-old has new confusion and a temperature of 37,1 °C. Why should infection still be considered?

1. AOlder adults often have a weaker fever response to infection
2. BA temperature of 37,1 °C is a fever in older adults
3. COlder adults normally have a higher body temperature
4. DConfusion is always caused by infection in older adults

In an emergency a doctor gives a verbal order for a medicine. What should the nurse do?

1. AGive it and tell the doctor nothing more
2. BAsk another nurse to remember the order
3. CRefuse to give any medicine until a written prescription has been completed
4. DWrite it down, read it back and make sure it is signed later as per policy