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

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1.Easy

What is lymphoedema?

  1. AInflammation of the lymph nodes in the neck and armpits from a virus
  2. BSwelling from a broken bone in the arm
  3. CFluid in the lungs from heart failure
  4. DSwelling from poor lymph drainage, for example after node removal
2.Easy

On a numerical rating scale for pain, what do 0 and 10 usually mean?

  1. A0 is the worst pain and 10 is no pain at all
  2. BThe numbers show how many hours the pain has lasted
  3. C0 is mild pain and 10 is moderate pain
  4. D0 is no pain and 10 is the worst pain imaginable
3.Easy

What does black tissue in a wound bed usually indicate?

  1. ANew epithelial cells
  2. BNormal blood clot from a fresh cut
  3. CHealthy granulation tissue
  4. DNecrotic (dead) tissue
4.Medium

Which bedside assessments are used to follow ascites?

  1. APupil size and reaction twice daily
  2. BDaily weight and abdominal girth
  3. CPeak flow and oxygen saturation
  4. DCapillary glucose before each meal
5.Medium

Which statement best describes tolerance to opioids?

  1. AThe patient has a compulsive craving for more of the drug
  2. BThe patient has developed an allergy to the drug
  3. CA higher dose is needed over time for the same effect
  4. DThe drug no longer causes any constipation
6.Medium

How should a patient use an incentive spirometer after surgery?

  1. ABreathe in slowly and deeply, then hold briefly
  2. BUse it once a day, just before going to sleep at night
  3. CBreathe quickly in and out ten times in a row
  4. DBlow out as hard and as fast as possible
7.Hard

A patient with long-standing chronic pancreatitis now has weight loss, thirst and passing large volumes of urine. What should the nurse check first?

  1. ASerum amylase level
  2. BPeak expiratory flow
  3. CAbdominal girth
  4. DCapillary blood glucose
8.Hard

A patient with a PICC line develops swelling and aching of the same arm and prominent veins on the chest. What should the nurse suspect?

  1. ALymphoedema from a previous operation
  2. BNormal swelling after line insertion
  3. CAn allergy to the dressing
  4. DA catheter-related deep vein thrombosis

Answer key

  1. 1. D · Swelling from poor lymph drainage, for example after node removal
  2. 2. D · 0 is no pain and 10 is the worst pain imaginable
  3. 3. D · Necrotic (dead) tissue
  4. 4. B · Daily weight and abdominal girth
  5. 5. C · A higher dose is needed over time for the same effect
  6. 6. A · Breathe in slowly and deeply, then hold briefly
  7. 7. D · Capillary blood glucose
  8. 8. D · A catheter-related deep vein thrombosis

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