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

What is the main purpose of a surgical wound drain?

1. ATo remove blood or fluid so it does not collect in the wound
2. BTo measure the patient's temperature
3. CTo give antibiotics directly into the wound bed
4. DTo keep the wound open permanently so that it can be cleaned

Before moving or handling a patient, what should the nurse do first?

1. ALift the patient quickly before they become tired or anxious
2. BAssess the risks and choose the right equipment and number of staff
3. CBend at the waist and keep the knees straight
4. DAsk the patient's relative to help lift them to save time

Which equipment must always be kept at the bedside of a patient with a tracheostomy?

1. ASpare tracheostomy tubes, including one a size smaller, and working suction
2. BA blood pressure cuff and a spare nasal cannula and oxygen mask only
3. CA blood glucose meter and a spare urinary catheter of the same size
4. DA peak flow meter and a nebuliser

A patient is started on spironolactone while already taking an ACE inhibitor. Which blood result should be watched most closely?

1. ASodium, because both drugs raise it sharply
2. BGlucose, because both drugs cause hyperglycaemia
3. CPotassium, because both drugs can raise it
4. DCalcium, because both drugs lower it

For a patient in skin traction on the leg, which is correct?

1. AThe weights rest on the floor overnight
2. BThe weights hang freely and do not rest on the bed or floor
3. CThe rope is tied to the bed frame to keep it still
4. DThe weights are removed whenever the patient feels uncomfortable

A patient taking regular ibuprofen suddenly develops severe upper abdominal pain, a rigid abdomen and becomes tachycardic. What is most likely?

1. AA perforated peptic ulcer
2. BConstipation
3. CIrritable bowel syndrome
4. DIndigestion that will settle with antacids

A patient with a possible neck injury after a fall needs their airway opened. Which manoeuvre is preferred?

1. AHyperextending the neck
2. BHead tilt with chin lift
3. CTurning the head to one side
4. DJaw thrust