Основы сестринского дела: лист заданий с ответами

According to WHO guidance, how long should a full alcohol hand rub take?

1. AAbout 2 minutes
2. BAbout 20–30 seconds
3. CAbout 5 minutes
4. DAbout 5 seconds

On which side should a patient with a weak leg hold a walking stick?

1. AEither side, it makes no difference
2. BThe stronger side
3. CThe weaker side
4. DIn front of the body with both hands

Why might a patient be given thickened fluids?

1. AThey need more calories than they can get from food
2. BThey have difficulty swallowing thin liquids safely
3. CThey have a stomach ulcer
4. DThey are allergic to water

How is a pulse deficit measured?

1. ATwo nurses count the apical and radial pulse at the same time for one minute
2. BOne nurse counts the apical pulse for 15 seconds and multiplies by four
3. CThe pulse oximeter rate is compared with the blood pressure reading
4. DOne nurse counts the radial pulse twice and compares the two counts

How is pitting oedema checked?

1. APress on the nail bed and time the return of colour
2. BMeasure the width of both calves with a tape measure once a week and compare them
3. CPinch the skin on the back of the hand and see how fast it falls back
4. DPress over a bony area such as the shin for a few seconds and look for a dent

How should the heels of a bedbound patient at high risk be protected?

1. ARest them on a rolled towel placed directly under each heel
2. BRub them with cream several times a day
3. CLift them off the mattress with a pillow under the calves
4. DWrap them tightly in bandages

A patient spills hot tea on their forearm. What is the best immediate first aid?

1. ACover it with butter or a greasy cream
2. BPop any blisters to let the heat escape
3. CCool the burn under cool running water for about 20 minutes
4. DPut ice or an ice pack directly on the burn for about 10 minutes

An older woman has been lying on the floor at home all night after a fall. Which complications should the nurse look for in particular?

1. AHigh blood sugar and a raised temperature from lying still
2. BPressure damage, hypothermia and muscle breakdown
3. CHair loss and nail damage
4. DSunburn and dehydration from sweating