Терапия и хирургия: нервная, эндокринная системы и почки: лист заданий с ответами

Which description best fits type 2 diabetes?

1. AAutoimmune destruction of all beta cells in childhood
2. BToo much insulin released after meals
3. CA total lack of insulin from birth
4. DInsulin resistance with a relative lack of insulin

What does a complete spinal cord injury mean?

1. ANo movement or feeling below the injury, even in the sacral area
2. BThe spinal cord has been cut into two separate pieces
3. CThe patient can move but cannot feel below the injury
4. DAll vertebrae in the neck are broken

In primary hypothyroidism, what is the usual TSH result?

1. ALow
2. BUndetectable
3. CHigh
4. DNormal

When a patient sticks out their tongue, it points to the right. Which nerve is affected?

1. AThe right facial nerve (VII)
2. BThe left hypoglossal nerve (XII)
3. CThe left trigeminal nerve (V)
4. DThe right hypoglossal nerve (XII)

A patient with Graves' eye disease has gritty eyes and swelling around them in the morning. Which advice is most appropriate?

1. ARub the eyes firmly each morning to reduce the swelling
2. BStay in bright sunlight to dry the eyes
3. CSmoking more will not affect the eyes
4. DUse lubricating drops and sleep with the head raised

Which nursing care is most important for a patient with diabetes insipidus?

1. AA strict fluid restriction to reduce the amount of urine passed
2. BGiving a loop diuretic to clear extra fluid
3. CWeighing the patient once a month
4. DStrict fluid balance, daily weight and free access to water

A patient received IV insulin and glucose for hyperkalaemia an hour ago. What must the nurse monitor over the next few hours?

1. AUrine colour, for blood in the urine
2. BSkin, for a drug rash
3. CPupils, for raised intracranial pressure
4. DCapillary glucose, for hypoglycaemia

После полной тиреоидэктомии у пациента тревога, стридор и напряжённая припухлость на шее. Что должна сделать медсестра в первую очередь?

1. AПопросить пациента как можно больше говорить, чтобы проверить голос
2. BВызвать экстренную помощь: гематома может сдавливать дыхательные пути
3. CПриложить пакет со льдом к шее и уложить пациента плашмя
4. DДать обезболивающее и повторно оценить припухлость через час