Основы сестринского дела: лист заданий с ответами

In the chain of infection, what is the "reservoir"?

1. AThe place where a microorganism lives and multiplies
2. BThe way a microorganism leaves the body
3. CThe route by which a microorganism enters the body
4. DThe person who is likely to become infected

Какое место часто используют для внутримышечной инъекции у взрослых?

1. AТыльную сторону кисти
2. BДельтовидную мышцу плеча
3. CЖивот вокруг пупка
4. DКожу предплечья

Which symptoms are typical of high blood glucose (hyperglycaemia)?

1. AThirst, passing a lot of urine and tiredness
2. BSlow pulse, cold skin and shivering
3. CShaking, sweating and a fast, pounding heartbeat
4. DItchy rash, wheeze and swollen lips

A small blood spill is found on the ward floor. What is the correct approach?

1. AWipe it up with a paper towel without gloves, then wash your hands well afterwards
2. BLeave it for the domestic staff to clean at the end of the day
3. CWear gloves and an apron and clean it with an approved disinfectant per policy
4. DCover it with a sheet so no one steps in it

A patient can wash their face and arms but cannot reach their back and feet. What is the best approach?

1. AWash the patient completely yourself to save time and effort
2. BAsk the patient to wait until a relative visits
3. CLeave the back and feet unwashed
4. DLet the patient do what they can and help with the rest

A catheterised patient has had no urine in the bag for two hours. What should the nurse check first?

1. AThe patient's blood glucose level and recent insulin doses
2. BNothing, as two hours without urine is normal
3. CThe tubing for kinks or blockage and where the bag is
4. DWhether the patient has eaten or drunk anything recently

A potassium result is unexpectedly high and the lab reports that the sample was haemolysed. What does this mean?

1. AThe result is accurate and needs no follow-up
2. BThe result may be falsely high and the test should be repeated
3. CThe patient definitely has low potassium
4. DThe patient definitely has dangerous hyperkalaemia needing treatment

Why is heat usually avoided on a fresh soft-tissue injury during the first day?

1. AIt numbs the area so the patient cannot feel pain
2. BIt makes the muscles weaker for several weeks
3. CIt narrows blood vessels and reduces blood flow to the injury
4. DIt widens blood vessels and can increase swelling and bleeding