Pielęgniarstwo kliniczne: karta pracy z odpowiedziami

Cellulitis is:

1. AA bacterial infection of the deeper skin and the tissue beneath it
2. BAn allergic rash caused by a reaction to soap or washing powder
3. CA fungal infection of the skin between the toes only
4. DA blocked sweat gland

A pressure ulcer with partial-thickness skin loss, seen as a shallow open wound or an intact blister, is which category (stage)?

1. ACategory 3
2. BCategory 2
3. CCategory 4
4. DCategory 1

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

A dying patient can no longer drink and has a dry mouth. What is the most appropriate nursing care?

1. AFrequent mouth care that keeps the lips and mouth moist
2. BLeaving the mouth alone to avoid disturbing them
3. CStarting a fast intravenous infusion to correct the dryness
4. DInserting a nasogastric tube for fluids

Why can a very low serum albumin contribute to oedema?

1. AIt raises the blood pressure in the capillaries and pushes fluid out
2. BIt makes the kidneys retain potassium
3. CIt lowers the oncotic pressure that holds fluid in the blood vessels
4. DIt increases the number of red cells

Which mask is required for staff during an aerosol-generating procedure on a patient with a respiratory infection spread by aerosols?

1. AA fit-tested respirator mask (such as FFP3 or N95)
2. BA cloth face covering
3. CA standard fluid-repellent surgical mask with a visor
4. DNo mask, as long as gloves are worn

Which task is most appropriate for a registered nurse to delegate to a trained healthcare assistant (unlicensed assistive personnel)?

1. AGiving a dose of intravenous antibiotic
2. BTeaching a patient to inject insulin for the first time
3. CMeasuring and recording vital signs on a stable patient
4. DAssessing a patient who has just reported new chest pain

A patient with full mental capacity decides against a treatment that the team thinks is best. What does the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (England and Wales) say?

1. AA person is not treated as lacking capacity just because they make an unwise decision
2. BThe patient must be assessed by a psychiatrist before refusing
3. CThe team may override any decision that it disagrees with if it is serious
4. DThe family may make the decision instead if they disagree with the patient's choice