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 person who is likely to become infected
3. CThe way a microorganism leaves the body
4. DThe route by which a microorganism enters the body

What does holistic nursing care mean?

1. ACaring for the whole person: body, mind, social and spiritual needs
2. BLeaving emotional needs to the patient's family
3. CGiving the same care to every patient on the ward
4. DCaring only for the illness the patient was admitted to hospital with

Which pulse do trained healthcare staff usually check in an unresponsive adult?

1. AThe carotid pulse in the neck
2. BThe pedal pulse on the foot
3. CThe radial pulse at the wrist
4. DThe temporal pulse at the side of the head

A patient you are walking with starts to fall. What should you do?

1. AEase them gently to the floor while protecting their head
2. BGrab them under the armpits and lift them
3. CTry to hold them upright with your arms around their chest
4. DLet go quickly and call for help

A patient's blood pressure is much higher than in all previous readings. What is the best first step?

1. AIgnore it, as it must be a machine error
2. BTell the patient they are having a stroke
3. CRecord it and give an extra dose of the blood pressure tablet
4. DRecheck it, making sure the technique and cuff size are correct

A patient is found on the floor beside the bed. What should the nurse do first?

1. ACheck responsiveness and look for injuries before moving them
2. BAsk the patient to stand up on their own
3. CLift the patient straight back into bed
4. DComplete the incident report first, then go back to assess the patient fully

On the morning of surgery, a patient who signed the consent form says they do not understand what the operation involves. What should the nurse do?

1. AExplain the operation's risks themselves and go ahead
2. BInform the surgeon so consent can be discussed again before surgery
3. CSend the patient to theatre, as the form is already signed
4. DReassure the patient that signing the form is enough for consent to be valid

The daughter of a dying patient is upset that her mother has stopped eating. What is the best response?

1. AEncourage her to help her mother eat a full meal at every mealtime
2. BTell her a feeding tube will be inserted straight away
3. CExplain that losing appetite is a natural part of dying
4. DTell her it means the staff have not been feeding her mother