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A patient lying flat on their back is in which position?

1. AFowler's
2. BSupine
3. CProne
4. DLateral

Which capillary blood glucose reading before a meal is within the usual target range for an adult?

1. A22,0 mmol/L (396 mg/dL)
2. B2,8 mmol/L (50 mg/dL)
3. C14,0 mmol/L (252 mg/dL)
4. D5,5 mmol/L (99 mg/dL)

What are passive range-of-motion exercises?

1. AThe patient walks a set distance each day
2. BThe patient moves their own joints through their full range without any help
3. CThe patient lifts weights to build muscle strength
4. DThe nurse moves the patient's joints without the patient's effort

On the first step of the WHO analgesic ladder, which drugs are used?

1. AStrong opioids such as morphine
2. BGeneral anaesthetic drugs given in low doses
3. CNon-opioids such as paracetamol (acetaminophen) or an NSAID
4. DWeak opioids only, such as codeine

A patient shouts at the nurse that nobody has told them when their operation will be. What is the best first response?

1. AWalk away until the patient calms down by themselves
2. BArgue back that the staff are very busy
3. CTell the patient to stop shouting or leave the ward
4. DStay calm, listen and acknowledge their frustration

A patient is getting up for the first time after several days in bed. What should the nurse do first?

1. AHave the patient sit on the edge of the bed for a short time before standing
2. BHelp the patient stand up quickly, so that the dizziness has less time to start
3. CAsk the patient to walk to the bathroom alone
4. DGive the patient a large drink of water while standing

A patient standing for the first time after surgery becomes pale, sweaty and dizzy. What should the nurse do first?

1. AGive the patient a sugary drink while standing
2. BEncourage the patient to keep walking to build strength
3. CLeave the patient standing and fetch the blood pressure machine
4. DHelp the patient sit or lie down safely

Why must a needlestick injury be reported straight away rather than at the end of the shift?

1. AThe source patient will be discharged soon
2. BReporting late means the nurse has to pay for the tests
3. CThe injury must be documented within ten minutes for the report to be valid
4. DPost-exposure prophylaxis works best when it is started as soon as possible