1.ง่าย
In the chain of infection, hand hygiene mainly breaks which link?
- AThe infectious agent's ability to grow
- BThe susceptibility of the host
- CThe mode of transmission
- DThe reservoir of infection
2.ง่าย
Which group of findings suggests fluid overload?
- ADry mouth, thirst, dark urine and a rapid weak pulse
- BLow jugular venous pressure and cool skin
- CWeight loss, sunken eyes and a dry mouth
- DSwollen ankles, breathlessness, lung crackles and weight gain
3.ง่าย
Why must patients and visitors never smoke or use naked flames near oxygen therapy?
- AOxygen makes things burn much more easily and fiercely
- BOxygen turns cigarette smoke into a poisonous gas
- CSmoke blocks the oxygen tubing and stops the flow
- DFlames make the oxygen less effective
4.ปานกลาง
A patient has lost more than 10% of their body weight without trying over the last few months and has a low BMI. What is the most appropriate action?
- AWeigh the patient again in six months and review at that point
- BRestrict fluids to encourage appetite and give a low-protein diet instead
- CRefer to the dietitian and start a nutrition care plan with food charts
- DEncourage a low-calorie diet
5.ปานกลาง
Which is the correct technique for using a metered-dose inhaler without a spacer?
- APress the canister twice quickly, then breathe in fast and breathe straight out again
- BPress the canister and wait one minute before breathing in
- CBreathe out, then breathe in slowly and deeply while pressing the canister, then hold
- DBreathe in quickly through the nose while pressing the canister
6.ปานกลาง
A patient on peritoneal dialysis notices the drained fluid has become cloudy and has abdominal pain. What is likely?
- AConstipation
- BA urinary tract infection
- CPeritonitis
- DNormal dialysis fluid
7.ยาก
A hypotensive postoperative patient is given a fluid bolus. Which findings suggest a good response?
- AThe heart rate falls, blood pressure rises and urine output improves
- BThe respiratory rate rises and new lung crackles appear
- CThe heart rate rises further and the patient becomes more confused
- DThe capillary refill time becomes longer
8.ยาก
A patient with poorly controlled hyperthyroidism develops a high fever, very fast heart rate, agitation and vomiting during an infection. What is likely?
- AAddisonian crisis
- BMyxoedema coma
- CThyroid storm
- DHypoglycaemia
เฉลย
- 1. C · The mode of transmission
- 2. D · Swollen ankles, breathlessness, lung crackles and weight gain
- 3. A · Oxygen makes things burn much more easily and fiercely
- 4. C · Refer to the dietitian and start a nutrition care plan with food charts
- 5. C · Breathe out, then breathe in slowly and deeply while pressing the canister, then hold
- 6. C · Peritonitis
- 7. A · The heart rate falls, blood pressure rises and urine output improves
- 8. C · Thyroid storm
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