Med-surg: GI, perioperative & oncology worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

What does standard H. pylori eradication therapy usually combine?

  1. AAn antacid and a single antifungal drug
  2. BA proton pump inhibitor and two antibiotics
  3. CTwo NSAIDs and a stimulant laxative for one month
  4. DA steroid and an antiviral drug
2.Easy

Using the rule of nines in an adult, what percentage is the whole front of the trunk?

  1. A9%
  2. B27%
  3. C18%
  4. D36%
3.Easy

Which advice helps a patient with oral mucositis from chemotherapy?

  1. AAn alcohol-based mouthwash used several times a day to disinfect
  2. BGentle care with a soft toothbrush and saline mouth rinses
  3. CHot, spicy food to stimulate the flow of saliva
  4. DStopping all mouth care until the soreness settles
4.Medium

When breaking bad news, what is the first step in frameworks such as SPIKES?

  1. AGive the diagnosis as quickly as possible in the corridor
  2. BSet up a private setting with enough time
  3. CAsk the family to decide what the patient should be told
  4. DGive all treatment options before checking understanding
5.Medium

Which neutrophil count indicates severe neutropenia?

  1. AAbove 2.0 × 109/L
  2. BBelow 7.5 × 109/L
  3. CBelow 0.5 × 109/L
  4. DAbove 10 × 109/L
6.Medium

Which finding suggests a deep tissue pressure injury?

  1. AIntact skin that is purple or maroon over a bony area
  2. BDry, flaky skin on both shins
  3. CA small scratch on the skin with a little fresh red blood
  4. DPale pink skin that blanches quickly when pressed
7.Hard

A category (stage) 4 pressure ulcer is now healing and shallower. How should it be documented according to standard guidance?

  1. AAs a category 2 pressure ulcer now
  2. BAs a category 1 pressure ulcer now
  3. CAs a healing category 4 pressure ulcer
  4. DAs a fully healed ulcer that can be removed from the record
8.Hard

Just after extubation in recovery, a patient develops a high-pitched noise on breathing in, with falling SpO₂. What should the nurse do first?

  1. ACall for help, give 100% oxygen and use a jaw thrust
  2. BSit the patient up and give a drink of water
  3. CWait a few minutes to see if it passes
  4. DGive an opioid to calm the patient's breathing and reduce anxiety

Answer key

  1. 1. B · A proton pump inhibitor and two antibiotics
  2. 2. C · 18%
  3. 3. B · Gentle care with a soft toothbrush and saline mouth rinses
  4. 4. B · Set up a private setting with enough time
  5. 5. C · Below 0.5 × 109/L
  6. 6. A · Intact skin that is purple or maroon over a bony area
  7. 7. C · As a healing category 4 pressure ulcer
  8. 8. A · Call for help, give 100% oxygen and use a jaw thrust

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