Клиническое сестринское дело: лист заданий с ответами

Which of these is considered a high-alert (high-risk) medicine?

1. AEmollient cream
2. BLactulose
3. CSimple linctus
4. DInsulin

When removing personal protective equipment after patient care, which item is usually removed first?

1. AFace mask
2. BHair cover
3. CEye protection
4. DGloves

What is the usual normal white cell count in adults?

1. AAbout 50–80 × 10⁹/L (50,000–80,000/mm³)
2. BAbout 150–400 × 10⁹/L (150,000–400,000/mm³)
3. CAbout 0,1–0,5 × 10⁹/L (100–500/mm³)
4. DAbout 4–11 × 10⁹/L (4,000–11,000/mm³)

What is the most common cause of hypernatraemia in frail older inpatients?

1. ATaking too many vitamins
2. BEating too much salt in one meal
3. CToo much exercise
4. DNot drinking enough water

A patient has a fentanyl patch for chronic pain. Which advice is correct?

1. ACut the patch in half if the pain improves, to lower the dose
2. BApply the patch to broken skin for faster effect
3. CKeep using the old patch with the new one
4. DAvoid heat sources such as hot water bottles over the patch

An arterial blood gas shows a low pH, a high PaCO₂ and a normal bicarbonate. What does this show?

1. ARespiratory alkalosis
2. BMetabolic acidosis
3. CMetabolic alkalosis
4. DRespiratory acidosis

Which route and site are recommended for the first dose of adrenaline (epinephrine) in anaphylaxis on a ward?

1. AIntramuscular injection into the anterolateral thigh
2. BSubcutaneous injection into the upper arm
3. CIntravenous bolus given by the nurse without monitoring
4. DOral tablet dissolved under the tongue

A patient with severe ulcerative colitis develops abdominal distension, fever and tachycardia, and the number of stools falls. What complication should be suspected?

1. AConstipation from dehydration
2. BRecovery from the colitis
3. CToxic megacolon
4. DCoeliac disease