Основы сестринского дела: лист заданий с ответами

Какова нормальная частота сердечных сокращений взрослого в покое?

1. A40–60 ударов в минуту
2. B20–40 ударов в минуту
3. C60–100 ударов в минуту
4. D100–140 ударов в минуту

Какова нормальная частота дыхания взрослого в покое?

1. A12–20 вдохов в минуту
2. B30–40 вдохов в минуту
3. C20–30 вдохов в минуту
4. D6–10 вдохов в минуту

What does "nocturia" mean?

1. APassing urine only in the morning
2. BBeing unable to sleep because of pain
3. CBedwetting in young children only
4. DWaking at night to pass urine

A dying patient is no longer drinking and breathes through the mouth. What mouth care is most appropriate?

1. AClean the mouth only once a day with a hard toothbrush
2. BAvoid mouth care so the patient is not disturbed
3. CGive large drinks of water every hour
4. DKeep the mouth and lips moist with frequent gentle care

When using a metered-dose inhaler without a spacer, what should the patient do straight after inhaling the dose?

1. ATake another dose at once without pausing
2. BBreathe out hard through the mouthpiece
3. CRinse the mouth before breathing in
4. DHold their breath for about 10 seconds

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 are a common cause of wound infection
3. CThey can affect pulse oximetry and checking skin colour
4. DThey make the anaesthetic work less well

Why are a patient's observations checked about 15 minutes after a blood transfusion starts?

1. AIt is only for record-keeping purposes
2. BSerious reactions often happen early in a transfusion
3. CIt is the time the blood takes to warm up
4. DReactions only ever occur after the transfusion ends

A nurse escalated a deteriorating patient, but the doctor has not come after 30 minutes and the patient is getting worse. What should the nurse do?

1. AEscalate further, for example to a senior doctor or the rapid response team
2. BTreat the patient with drugs from the cupboard without a prescription
3. CWait, since the doctor has already been told
4. DWrite in the notes that the doctor did not come and do nothing else