1.ง่าย
Why is a platelet transfusion given?
- ATo raise the haemoglobin level in a patient with anaemia
- BTo prevent or treat bleeding in a patient with low or poorly working platelets
- CTo provide extra protein
- DTo treat a high white cell count in a patient with infection or leukaemia
2.ง่าย
Why is jewellery removed or taped before surgery?
- ATo make the patient's weight easier to measure
- BBecause metal jewellery increases blood loss during the operation
- CBecause metal raises the risk of postoperative nausea
- DTo reduce the risk of diathermy burns and pressure injury
3.ง่าย
อัตราการหายใจขณะพักปกติของผู้ใหญ่คือเท่าใด?
- Aประมาณ 40–50 ครั้งต่อนาที
- Bประมาณ 25–35 ครั้งต่อนาที
- Cประมาณ 4–8 ครั้งต่อนาที
- Dประมาณ 12–20 ครั้งต่อนาที
4.ปานกลาง
When should discharge planning usually begin?
- AOn the morning of discharge
- BAfter the patient has been home for a week
- COn or soon after admission
- DOnly after the patient asks to go home
5.ปานกลาง
Which technique is correct when suctioning through a tracheostomy?
- ASuction every 15 minutes whether or not secretions are present
- BApply suction continuously while inserting the catheter as far as it will go
- CKeep suctioning for at least a minute each time to clear all the secretions
- DApply suction only while withdrawing the catheter, for no more than about 10–15 seconds
6.ปานกลาง
A patient on the ward has shingles with open blisters. Which people are most at risk from contact?
- APregnant women and immunocompromised people who have not had chickenpox
- BPeople who have already had chickenpox in childhood and are now healthy
- CNo one, because shingles cannot spread
- DOnly people over 80 who have already had shingles themselves
7.ยาก
A healthcare assistant reports four observations. Which one needs the nurse's immediate action?
- A"Mrs Jones would like a cup of tea and her glasses cleaned."
- B"Ms Ali has walked to the bathroom on her own."
- C"Mr Patel's breathing rate is 8 a minute and he's hard to wake."
- D"Mr Chen's blood pressure is 128/80 as usual."
8.ยาก
A patient with new fast atrial fibrillation has chest pain, a blood pressure of 75/40 mmHg and is confused. What does this indicate?
- AAnxiety about the new diagnosis that will settle with reassurance and rest alone
- BA normal response to atrial fibrillation needing no action
- CHaemodynamic instability needing urgent treatment, possibly electrical cardioversion
- DA stable rhythm that can safely be reviewed at the next routine ward round
เฉลย
- 1. B · To prevent or treat bleeding in a patient with low or poorly working platelets
- 2. D · To reduce the risk of diathermy burns and pressure injury
- 3. D · ประมาณ 12–20 ครั้งต่อนาที
- 4. C · On or soon after admission
- 5. D · Apply suction only while withdrawing the catheter, for no more than about 10–15 seconds
- 6. A · Pregnant women and immunocompromised people who have not had chickenpox
- 7. C · "Mr Patel's breathing rate is 8 a minute and he's hard to wake."
- 8. C · Haemodynamic instability needing urgent treatment, possibly electrical cardioversion
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