Pielęgniarstwo kliniczne: karta pracy z odpowiedziami

What is oral mucositis, a common side effect of chemotherapy?

1. AA loss of taste only
2. BSwelling of the salivary glands from dehydration
3. CA fungal infection of the toenails that spreads to the mouth
4. DPainful inflammation and ulceration of the lining of the mouth

What does "cyanosis" describe?

1. AA yellow colour of the skin and eyes caused by raised bilirubin
2. BPale skin caused by fear or pain
3. CA red, flushed face from fever
4. DA bluish colour of the skin or lips from poorly oxygenated blood

When monitoring fluid balance, a rapid gain of 1 kg in body weight roughly equals:

1. A100 mL of retained fluid
2. B5 litres of retained fluid
3. C10 mL of retained fluid
4. D1 litre of retained fluid

Which is a first-line nursing measure to help prevent constipation in hospital?

1. AEncouraging fluids, fibre and mobility
2. BGiving an enema to every patient on admission
3. CRestricting fluids to reduce urine output
4. DKeeping the patient in bed

Which side effect is common when a patient starts taking metformin?

1. AHypoglycaemia in most patients who take it
2. BSevere headache
3. CNausea, abdominal discomfort or diarrhoea
4. DRapid weight gain

What should a patient starting oral iron tablets be told?

1. AThey must take the tablets with strong tea
2. BThe tablets will cause weight loss
3. CTheir stools may turn dark or black
4. DTheir urine will turn bright green

A nurse teaches a patient with hypertension about their medicines. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

1. A"I'll keep taking my tablets even if I feel well."
2. B"I'll stop my tablets once my readings are normal."
3. C"I'll have my blood pressure checked regularly."
4. D"I'll get up slowly from sitting."

Why might a patient with diabetes who takes a beta-blocker not notice hypoglycaemia early?

1. ABeta-blockers raise blood glucose, so true hypoglycaemia cannot happen at all
2. BBeta-blockers can mask warning signs such as tremor and a fast heart rate
3. CBeta-blockers stop the liver from responding to insulin
4. DBeta-blockers make the patient sleep through the night