Choroby wewnętrzne i chirurgiczne: przewód pokarmowy, okres okołooperacyjny i onkologia: karta pracy z odpowiedziami

What is pulmonary aspiration?

1. ABreathing too fast after surgery
2. BA collapsed lung after a chest drain
3. CInhaling stomach contents or other material into the lungs
4. DRemoving fluid from the chest with a needle through the ribs

Using the rule of nines in an adult, what percentage is the whole front of the trunk?

1. A27%
2. B36%
3. C9%
4. D18%

Which signs suggest a surgical site infection?

1. AIncreasing pain, redness, swelling, heat and pus
2. BMild bruising around the wound that is fading a little each day
3. CA dry wound edge with a thin scab
4. DMild itching as the wound heals

Which lung problem is a known toxicity of bleomycin?

1. AAsthma from pollen
2. BPneumothorax from coughing
3. CPulmonary fibrosis
4. DLung cancer within weeks

How should pancreatic enzyme replacement capsules usually be taken?

1. AOne hour after meals, on an empty stomach
2. BOnce a day at bedtime
3. CWith every meal and snack
4. DOnly on days with abdominal pain

A routine wound swab grows bacteria, but the wound shows no signs of infection. What does this usually mean?

1. AThe wound is colonised; antibiotics are not usually needed
2. BThe swab result means the wound is infected
3. CThe patient needs IV antibiotics straight away, whatever the wound looks like
4. DThe wound must be closed with sutures again

After surgery, a patient keeps asking for analgesia before it is due, watches the clock and rates pain 8/10. What is the most appropriate interpretation?

1. AThe patient is addicted and should have analgesia withheld
2. BPain may be undertreated; reassess and ask for a review of the plan
3. CThe patient is exaggerating, so the pain scores should be ignored for now
4. DThe patient needs only distraction and no change in drugs

A patient with facial burns from a house fire was talking normally on arrival. Two hours later, the voice is hoarse and there is stridor. What should the nurse do?

1. AEncourage the patient to rest the voice and reassess tomorrow
2. BLay the patient flat to help them sleep
3. CGive a warm drink to soothe the throat
4. DCall for urgent anaesthetic help, as the airway is swelling