Основы сестринского дела: лист заданий с ответами

What is the normal range for serum sodium in adults?

1. A135–145 mmol/L
2. B2,2–2,6 mmol/L
3. C95–105 mmol/L
4. D3,5–5,0 mmol/L

In the nursing process, which step comes straight after assessment?

1. ADischarge planning, deciding when the patient goes home
2. BEvaluation, checking whether goals were met
3. CImplementation, carrying out the care
4. DNursing diagnosis, identifying the patient's problems

What is referred pain?

1. APain that has been treated by a specialist
2. BPain felt in a place away from its source
3. CPain that is reported by a relative
4. DPain that only occurs at night

How should a liquid medicine be measured in a medicine cup?

1. ABy pouring until it looks about right
2. BAt eye level, reading the lowest point of the curved surface
3. CFrom above, reading the highest point at the edge of the liquid
4. DBy filling the cup to the very top

How is a pulse deficit measured?

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

Why is a slide sheet used to move a patient up the bed?

1. AIt keeps the bed clean during the move
2. BIt warms the patient during the move
3. CIt lets one nurse lift the patient alone
4. DIt reduces friction and shear on the skin

The wife of a man with terminal cancer cries often and says she is already grieving for him. What is this called?

1. ADelayed grief
2. BComplicated grief
3. CDisenfranchised grief
4. DAnticipatory grief

Why must a needlestick injury be reported straight away rather than at the end of the shift?

1. AReporting late means the nurse has to pay for the tests
2. BPost-exposure prophylaxis works best when it is started as soon as possible
3. CThe injury must be documented within ten minutes for the report to be valid
4. DThe source patient will be discharged soon