Основы сестринского дела: лист заданий с ответами

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

1. AThe words chosen in a conversation
2. BA telephone handover
3. CFacial expression and eye contact
4. DA written care plan

What is the pulse pressure?

1. AThe pressure needed to stop the radial pulse
2. BThe difference between the systolic and diastolic pressure
3. CThe average of the systolic and diastolic pressure
4. DThe number of heartbeats felt at the wrist in one minute

Which of these counts as a form of restraint?

1. AA call bell placed within reach of the patient's hand
2. BNon-slip socks on the patient's feet
3. CA walking frame next to the bed
4. DBed rails raised to stop the patient getting out

A dying patient has noisy, rattling breathing that is upsetting the family. Which nursing action helps?

1. AStart deep suction every 10 minutes
2. BGive large volumes of oral fluids
3. CTell the family it means the patient is choking and needs help
4. DReposition the patient and explain the cause to the family

What is medicines reconciliation on admission?

1. ACounting the tablets in the ward drug trolley at the start of each shift
2. BGetting an accurate list of the medicines taken before admission
3. COrdering new stock from the pharmacy
4. DChanging all the patient's medicines to hospital brands

How is a pulse deficit measured?

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

While counting an apical pulse, the nurse finds the rhythm is irregularly irregular and the radial rate is lower than the apical rate. Which rhythm is most likely?

1. ANormal sinus rhythm
2. BAtrial fibrillation
3. CSinus bradycardia
4. DSinus tachycardia

Why should a near miss be reported even though no harm occurred?

1. ABecause insurance companies require a report for every shift worked
2. BIt does not need reporting if no one was harmed
3. CIt helps find and fix system problems before someone is harmed
4. DSo the nurse involved can be identified and disciplined