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

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1.Easy

What is the usual adult reference range for platelets?

  1. AAbout 4–11 × 109/L
  2. BAbout 1500–4000 × 109/L
  3. CAbout 15–40 × 109/L
  4. DAbout 150–400 × 109/L
2.Easy

Which drug is commonly used to prevent or treat postoperative nausea and vomiting?

  1. AAtorvastatin
  2. BOndansetron
  3. CAmlodipine
  4. DFurosemide
3.Easy

What does a faecal immunochemical test (FIT) detect?

  1. ABacteria that cause food poisoning
  2. BHidden human blood in the stool
  3. CParasites and their eggs in the stool
  4. DFat in the stool from poor absorption
4.Medium

Which herbal supplement is commonly asked about before surgery because it may increase bleeding?

  1. ACranberry
  2. BChamomile
  3. CGinkgo biloba
  4. DPeppermint oil
5.Medium

Which advice helps prevent dumping syndrome after gastrectomy?

  1. ASmall, frequent meals low in simple sugars, with fluids between meals
  2. BThree large meals a day with plenty of sweet drinks with each meal
  3. CSit upright and walk briskly straight after every meal
  4. DA high-sugar diet with fruit juice to keep energy levels up
6.Medium

A patient with a new colostomy asks what to eat at home. Which advice is most appropriate?

  1. AEat a normal, balanced diet and introduce foods gradually
  2. BAvoid all fruit and vegetables for the rest of their life
  3. CEat only liquids until the stoma is removed
  4. DDrink as little fluid as possible to reduce output
7.Hard

On day 5 after a major burn, a patient is confused, with a temperature of 39.2 °C, tachycardia, and an offensive, discoloured wound. What should the nurse suspect?

  1. AAn allergy to the dressing only
  2. BDelirium from boredom on the ward
  3. CBurn wound infection with sepsis
  4. DThe normal hypermetabolic response alone
8.Hard

A patient on a long-term opioid for chronic pain is admitted for surgery. Which statement is correct?

  1. AThey need lower postoperative opioid doses than opioid-naive patients
  2. BAll opioids should be stopped on admission to prevent addiction
  3. CThe usual opioid is continued, plus extra analgesia, due to tolerance
  4. DThey should receive only paracetamol after the operation is over

Answer key

  1. 1. D · About 150–400 × 109/L
  2. 2. B · Ondansetron
  3. 3. B · Hidden human blood in the stool
  4. 4. C · Ginkgo biloba
  5. 5. A · Small, frequent meals low in simple sugars, with fluids between meals
  6. 6. A · Eat a normal, balanced diet and introduce foods gradually
  7. 7. C · Burn wound infection with sepsis
  8. 8. C · The usual opioid is continued, plus extra analgesia, due to tolerance

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