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

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1.Easy

Which type of healing describes a clean surgical incision closed with sutures?

  1. ADelayed intention
  2. BPrimary intention
  3. CSecondary intention
  4. DTertiary intention
2.Easy

What is atelectasis?

  1. ASwelling of both ankles caused by lying in bed after surgery
  2. BInfection of the surgical wound
  3. CCollapse of small air sacs in part of the lung
  4. DA blood clot in a leg vein
3.Easy

Which two factors are the most common causes of peptic ulcers?

  1. AHelicobacter pylori infection and NSAIDs
  2. BSpicy food and long-term psychological or work stress
  3. CSmoking and too much strong coffee
  4. DDrinking milk and eating citrus fruit
4.Medium

Which check is routinely made for a patient with a burn wound?

  1. AMeasles vaccination status
  2. BBlood group of the next of kin
  3. CTetanus immunisation status
  4. DVisual acuity in both eyes
5.Medium

Which measures help prevent tumour lysis syndrome in high-risk patients?

  1. AIV hydration with allopurinol or rasburicase
  2. BStopping all IV and oral fluids during the chemotherapy
  3. CFluid restriction with potassium tablets
  4. DCalcium and phosphate supplements daily
6.Medium

Why might a patient's platelet count be monitored while they receive heparin?

  1. ATo see whether the patient has an infection
  2. BTo detect heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
  3. CTo check whether the heparin is causing anaemia
  4. DTo measure the heparin dose in the blood exactly
7.Hard

After several days of a tight CPAP mask, a patient has a red, broken area on the bridge of the nose. What is this, and what should the nurse do?

  1. AA burn from the oxygen; apply ice to the area
  2. BA normal mark; take no action until it heals
  3. CAn allergic rash; stop the CPAP for good and give oral antihistamines
  4. DA device-related pressure injury; protect skin and refit the mask
8.Hard

Four patients are on a gastroenterology ward. Which should the nurse see first?

  1. AA patient with an ileostomy waiting to change the pouch
  2. BA patient with GORD who wants an antacid
  3. CA patient with stable ulcerative colitis asking about diet
  4. DA patient with cirrhosis who is newly confused and drowsy

Answer key

  1. 1. B · Primary intention
  2. 2. C · Collapse of small air sacs in part of the lung
  3. 3. A · Helicobacter pylori infection and NSAIDs
  4. 4. C · Tetanus immunisation status
  5. 5. A · IV hydration with allopurinol or rasburicase
  6. 6. B · To detect heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
  7. 7. D · A device-related pressure injury; protect skin and refit the mask
  8. 8. D · A patient with cirrhosis who is newly confused and drowsy

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