1.ง่าย
What is the most reliable indicator of pain in a patient who can communicate?
- AThe patient's heart rate
- BThe patient's own report
- CThe patient's blood pressure
- DThe nurse's impression of their face
2.ง่าย
What is the usual normal range for serum potassium in adults (in mmol/L, numerically equal to mEq/L)?
- AAbout 135–145 mmol/L
- BAbout 1.5–2.5 mmol/L
- CAbout 3.5–5.0 mmol/L
- DAbout 6.5–8.0 mmol/L
3.ง่าย
What does a pulse oximeter measure?
- AThe percentage of haemoglobin saturated with oxygen
- BThe concentration of haemoglobin in the blood
- CThe partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the blood
- DThe amount of oxygen dissolved in the plasma
4.ปานกลาง
Which advice should be given to a patient with a new permanent pacemaker?
- AStop all heart medicines straight away
- BNever raise the arm on that side again
- CTell staff about the pacemaker before any MRI scan or procedure
- DAvoid using all household electrical appliances such as kettles
5.ปานกลาง
ผู้ป่วยตับแข็ง (liver cirrhosis) สับสนและง่วงซึม มือสั่นแบบกระพือ (flapping tremor) ภาวะแทรกซ้อนใดที่เป็นไปได้?
- Aโรคหลอดเลือดสมอง
- Bมึนเมาแอลกอฮอล์เท่านั้น
- Cสมองเสื่อมจากโรคตับ (hepatic encephalopathy)
- Dน้ำตาลในเลือดต่ำจากอินซูลิน
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
- BOnly people over 80 who have already had shingles themselves
- CPeople who have already had chickenpox in childhood and are now healthy
- DNo one, because shingles cannot spread
7.ยาก
A patient took a large paracetamol (acetaminophen) overdose six hours ago and says they feel well. Why is treatment still urgent?
- APatients who feel well after six hours never need any treatment at all
- BParacetamol damage only shows up in the kidneys, many weeks later
- CLiver damage develops later, and the antidote works best when given early
- DParacetamol overdose causes immediate breathing problems
8.ยาก
During CPR for asystole, when should adrenaline (epinephrine) be given according to standard adult guidelines?
- ANever, because asystole is not treated with drugs
- BAs soon as IV or IO access is obtained, then every 3–5 minutes
- COnly after three shocks have been delivered by the defibrillator
- DOnly once the patient has a pulse again
เฉลย
- 1. B · The patient's own report
- 2. C · About 3.5–5.0 mmol/L
- 3. A · The percentage of haemoglobin saturated with oxygen
- 4. C · Tell staff about the pacemaker before any MRI scan or procedure
- 5. C · สมองเสื่อมจากโรคตับ (hepatic encephalopathy)
- 6. A · Pregnant women and immunocompromised people who have not had chickenpox
- 7. C · Liver damage develops later, and the antidote works best when given early
- 8. B · As soon as IV or IO access is obtained, then every 3–5 minutes
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