Pielęgniarstwo kliniczne: karta pracy z odpowiedziami

Which urine dipstick findings most suggest a urinary tract infection?

1. AA low specific gravity alone
2. BBilirubin and urobilinogen
3. CGlucose and ketones
4. DNitrites and leucocytes

Który element należy do pakietu „Sepsis Six”?

1. ARozpoczęcie fizjoterapii
2. BZaplanowanie wypisu
3. CPobranie posiewów krwi
4. DPodanie środka przeczyszczającego

Leukaemia is a cancer of:

1. AThe blood-forming cells of the bone marrow
2. BThe skin
3. CThe thyroid gland
4. DThe lining of the stomach and small bowel

Which group of symptoms suggests hypothyroidism?

1. AWeight loss, heat intolerance and tremor
2. BExcessive thirst and passing large volumes of urine
3. CFever, neck stiffness and photophobia
4. DTiredness, weight gain and feeling cold

Why are patients encouraged to use an incentive spirometer after abdominal surgery?

1. ATo lower their heart rate before mobilising
2. BTo strengthen the abdominal muscles around the wound
3. CTo encourage deep breaths that prevent atelectasis and chest infection
4. DTo measure their lung function so the result can go in the discharge letter

Which features suggest Cushing's syndrome?

1. ACoarse facial features and very large hands and feet
2. BWeight gain around the trunk, a rounded face and thin, easily bruised skin
3. CDark skin, low blood pressure, salt craving and a low blood sodium level
4. DWeight loss, heat intolerance, tremor and protruding eyes

A patient is recognised by the team as being in the last days of life. Which approach is correct?

1. AAvoid talking with the family about what is happening
2. BStop all medicines, including pain relief and anti-sickness drugs
3. CReview and stop treatments that no longer help, and focus on comfort
4. DContinue all routine blood tests and observations four-hourly

Why is a patient kept under observation for several hours after successful treatment of anaphylaxis?

1. AAntihistamines cause dangerous drowsiness for 24 hours
2. BSymptoms can return later in a biphasic reaction
3. CThe patient must stay until all allergy tests are complete
4. DAdrenaline always causes a heart attack hours later