Podstawy pielęgniarstwa: karta pracy z odpowiedziami

Which of these is an example of non-verbal communication?

1. AA written care plan
2. BFacial expression and eye contact
3. CA telephone handover
4. DThe words chosen in a conversation

Which pulse do trained healthcare staff usually check in an unresponsive adult?

1. AThe temporal pulse at the side of the head
2. BThe carotid pulse in the neck
3. CThe radial pulse at the wrist
4. DThe pedal pulse on the foot

In UK hospital dress-code policy, what does "bare below the elbows" mean for clinical staff?

1. AWearing long gloves that reach up to the elbows for all care
2. BWearing a gown with tight cuffs over the wrists
3. CShort sleeves and no wristwatch or stoned rings during care
4. DKeeping the arms covered at all times

A dying patient is no longer drinking and breathes through the mouth. What mouth care is most appropriate?

1. AKeep the mouth and lips moist with frequent gentle care
2. BGive large drinks of water every hour
3. CClean the mouth only once a day with a hard toothbrush
4. DAvoid mouth care so the patient is not disturbed

How should the ear be positioned when taking a tympanic temperature in an adult?

1. ALeave the ear alone and insert the probe deeply
2. BPush the outer ear forward against the cheek
3. CGently pull the outer ear down and back
4. DGently pull the outer ear up and back

When cleaning a surgical incision, in which direction should the nurse clean?

1. ABack and forth along the incision with the same swab
2. BFrom the surrounding skin towards the incision with one swab
3. CIn circles from the outside in, reusing the swab
4. DFrom the incision outwards, using a new swab for each stroke

Which sign is usually a late sign of hypoxia?

1. AA rising heart rate
2. BCyanosis
3. CA rising respiratory rate
4. DRestlessness

Two days after surgery a patient has a temperature of 37,9 °C and reduced breath sounds at the lung bases. What is the most helpful nursing action, alongside reporting it?

1. ARestrict all fluids to dry the secretions
2. BKeep the patient lying flat in bed so they can rest and save energy
3. CEncourage deep breathing, coughing and getting out of bed
4. DStop all pain relief so the patient stays alert