Pielęgniarstwo kliniczne: karta pracy z odpowiedziami

Why are patients having chemotherapy at increased risk of infection?

1. AChemotherapy stops the patient from sweating
2. BChemotherapy raises the white cell count too high for it to work properly
3. CChemotherapy makes the skin thicker
4. DChemotherapy suppresses the bone marrow and lowers the white cell count

Stridor, a harsh noise heard mainly on breathing in, is a sign of:

1. ANarrowing or obstruction of the upper airway
2. BFluid collecting in the bases of both lungs
3. CMild constipation
4. DNormal breathing during sleep

How is body mass index (BMI) calculated?

1. AWeight in kilograms multiplied by height in metres
2. BWaist size divided by hip size
3. CHeight in metres divided by weight in kilograms, then squared
4. DWeight in kilograms divided by height in metres squared

After a needlestick injury from a patient known to have HIV, why must the nurse report it immediately?

1. AThe nurse must be tested for HIV the same day to confirm infection
2. BThe patient will need antibiotics
3. CPost-exposure prophylaxis works best when started as soon as possible
4. DThe needle must be sent for culture

What is the best way to protect the heels of a bed-bound patient from pressure damage?

1. ARest the heels on a rolled-up towel
2. BApply a tight bandage to the heels
3. COffload the heels so they do not touch the mattress
4. DMassage the heels firmly several times a day to help circulation

Which advice is correct for a patient taking levothyroxine?

1. AStop taking it once the symptoms improve
2. BTake it with a large meal to avoid nausea and stomach upset
3. CTake it on an empty stomach, usually before breakfast
4. DTake it only on days when feeling tired

A patient rescued from a house fire has soot around the mouth, singed nasal hairs and a hoarse voice. What is the main concern?

1. AHypothermia from the fire service water
2. BDehydration from sweating
3. CAirway swelling from inhalation injury
4. DA minor throat infection

Why should "units" never be abbreviated to "U" or "IU" on an insulin prescription?

1. APharmacists cannot dispense insulin written that way
2. BThe abbreviation is only allowed on prescriptions for children
3. CThe letters can be misread as a zero, causing a tenfold overdose
4. DIt changes the type of insulin given