1.ง่าย
Which pair of symptoms is typical of hyperglycaemia?
- APinpoint pupils and slow breathing
- BSweating, trembling hands and a sudden feeling of hunger
- CSlow pulse and cold, pale skin
- DIncreased thirst and passing large amounts of urine
2.ง่าย
ค่าเป้าหมายความอิ่มตัวของออกซิเจน (SpO2) ตามปกติสำหรับผู้ใหญ่ป่วยเฉียบพลันส่วนใหญ่ที่ไม่เสี่ยงต่อภาวะคาร์บอนไดออกไซด์คั่งคือเท่าใด?
- A88–92% สำหรับทุกคน
- B94–98%
- C80–84%
- D100% ตลอดเวลา
3.ง่าย
ตำแหน่งสายให้อาหารทางจมูก (nasogastric tube) มักยืนยันที่ข้างเตียงโดย:
- Aการวางปลายสายในแก้วน้ำ
- Bการทดสอบ pH ของของเหลวที่ดูดออกมา
- Cการฟังเสียงลมด้วยหูฟัง ("whoosh test")
- Dการให้ผู้ป่วยไอ
4.ปานกลาง
A patient with leukaemia has a very low platelet count. Which nursing precaution is appropriate?
- ATake temperatures rectally
- BUse a soft toothbrush and an electric razor
- CEncourage contact sports to keep fit
- DGive medicines by intramuscular injection
5.ปานกลาง
Why is an ankle–brachial pressure index (ABPI) measured before applying compression bandages to a leg ulcer?
- ATo check for a urinary tract infection that could delay ulcer healing
- BTo work out the patient's fluid needs
- CTo measure how deep the ulcer is and how much exudate it produces
- DTo exclude significant arterial disease, as compression could cut off blood flow
6.ปานกลาง
A patient is receiving enteral feeding through a nasogastric tube. How should they be positioned during feeding?
- ALying completely flat
- BWith the head of the bed raised to at least 30 degrees
- CIn any position, as long as the feed runs slowly
- DLying on the left side with the head down to help the feed drain
7.ยาก
A patient with an epidural catheter develops new back pain and increasing leg weakness when the block should be wearing off. What should be suspected?
- AMild hypokalaemia
- BThe normal expected effect of the local anaesthetic
- CMuscle strain from lying in the same position in bed for many hours
- DAn epidural haematoma or abscess compressing the spinal cord
8.ยาก
A severely hypothermic patient is in cardiac arrest. Why is resuscitation usually continued until they are rewarmed?
- AThe cold protects the brain, so recovery may be possible after long resuscitation
- BAdrenaline works better in cold patients
- CHypothermia always causes brain death quickly
- DCold patients cannot be defibrillated at all, so CPR is the only possible treatment
เฉลย
- 1. D · Increased thirst and passing large amounts of urine
- 2. B · 94–98%
- 3. B · การทดสอบ pH ของของเหลวที่ดูดออกมา
- 4. B · Use a soft toothbrush and an electric razor
- 5. D · To exclude significant arterial disease, as compression could cut off blood flow
- 6. B · With the head of the bed raised to at least 30 degrees
- 7. D · An epidural haematoma or abscess compressing the spinal cord
- 8. A · The cold protects the brain, so recovery may be possible after long resuscitation
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