Основы сестринского дела: лист заданий с ответами

What does "stat" mean on a prescription?

1. AGive only at night
2. BGive only if needed
3. CGive once, immediately
4. DGive every four hours

What is atelectasis?

1. ACollapse of part of the lung so the air sacs do not fill
2. BNarrowing of the airways caused by asthma or an allergy
3. CInfection and inflammation of the pleura around the lung
4. DA blood clot blocking an artery in the lung

In which position is the patient's head lower than their feet?

1. ASims' position
2. BTrendelenburg position
3. CLithotomy position
4. DSemi-Fowler's position

A dying patient asks to see a chaplain or religious leader. What should the nurse do?

1. ATell the patient to wait until visiting hours tomorrow
2. BExplain that religious matters are not part of care
3. CArrange the visit as soon as possible
4. DAsk the patient's doctor if a visit is allowed

On the first step of the WHO analgesic ladder, which drugs are used?

1. ANon-opioids such as paracetamol (acetaminophen) or an NSAID
2. BWeak opioids only, such as codeine
3. CStrong opioids such as morphine
4. DGeneral anaesthetic drugs given in low doses

Why is nail varnish or false nails often removed before surgery?

1. AThey can catch fire from the electrical equipment used in theatre
2. BThey make the anaesthetic work less well
3. CThey are a common cause of wound infection
4. DThey can affect pulse oximetry and checking skin colour

Which feature suggests that a sore area is a moisture lesion rather than a pressure ulcer?

1. AA circular area of damage directly over the sacral bone
2. BA deep wound with straight edges over the hip
3. CA dark area of necrotic tissue over the heel
4. DDiffuse, irregular redness in a skin fold, not over a bone

After treatment for hypoglycaemia a patient's glucose is now 5,2 mmol/L (94 mg/dL) and the next meal is hours away. What should the nurse do next?

1. AGive another dose of insulin to balance out the extra sugar
2. BGive nothing more, as the glucose is now normal
3. CGive a longer-acting carbohydrate, such as a sandwich
4. DGive a second glucose drink every 15 minutes