Основы сестринского дела: лист заданий с ответами

What is the pulse pressure?

1. AThe pressure needed to stop the radial pulse
2. BThe number of heartbeats felt at the wrist in one minute
3. CThe difference between the systolic and diastolic pressure
4. DThe average of the systolic and diastolic pressure

What is sepsis?

1. AA mild local infection that stays in one place, such as a small boil
2. BA viral infection of the upper airways
3. CAn allergic reaction to an antibiotic that causes a rash and fever
4. DOrgan dysfunction caused by a harmful response to infection

What is the approximate normal white cell count in adults?

1. A150–400 × 10⁹/L
2. B4–11 × 10⁹/L
3. C0,5–1 × 10⁹/L
4. D20–30 × 10⁹/L

A patient's hearing aid keeps whistling. What is the most likely cause?

1. AThe battery is completely flat
2. BIt is not fitted properly in the ear
3. CThe patient's hearing has improved
4. DThe volume is turned right down

While wearing sterile gloves, where should the nurse keep their hands?

1. AAbove waist level and in sight
2. BBehind the back when not in use
3. CFolded under the armpits to keep warm
4. DResting on the edge of the sterile field

A patient tells the nurse about abuse and asks them to keep it a secret. What should the nurse say?

1. AThat they promise to keep it secret, so the patient keeps trusting them
2. BThat they will tell everyone on the ward so the patient is safe
3. CThat they cannot promise secrecy if someone is at risk of harm
4. DThat they cannot listen to this and the patient should tell a doctor

On the day after surgery, a patient's new stoma has turned dark purple. What should the nurse do?

1. AWait a week to see whether it changes
2. BClean it firmly to remove the colour
3. CRecord it as normal bruising after surgery and recheck tomorrow
4. DReport it urgently, as the stoma may be losing its blood supply

A patient's notes record a penicillin allergy with a rash. The new prescription is for amoxicillin. What should the nurse do?

1. AGive half the dose and watch for a rash
2. BWithhold it and contact the prescriber, as amoxicillin is a penicillin
3. CGive the dose, as amoxicillin is a different drug from penicillin itself
4. DGive an antihistamine first, then the amoxicillin