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

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1.Easy

What is the purpose of anti-embolism stockings for surgical patients?

  1. ATo lower the blood pressure after surgery
  2. BTo reduce the risk of deep vein thrombosis
  3. CTo prevent pressure ulcers on the heels
  4. DTo keep the legs warm in theatre
2.Easy

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

  1. ATertiary intention
  2. BDelayed intention
  3. CSecondary intention
  4. DPrimary intention
3.Easy

In TNM staging of cancer, what does "N" describe?

  1. AThe nerve damage caused by the tumour
  2. BThe new cells formed after treatment
  3. CThe number of tumours in the body
  4. DSpread to nearby lymph nodes
4.Medium

Why is the "whoosh" test no longer used to check nasogastric tube position?

  1. AThe air always makes the tube block
  2. BAir can be heard even when the tube is in the lung
  3. CThe test is far too painful for most patients to tolerate
  4. DIt needs an X-ray machine at the bedside
5.Medium

Which nursing care helps a new skin graft take?

  1. ARemoving the dressing every hour to look at it
  2. BEncouraging the patient to exercise the area straight away
  3. CKeeping the area still and avoiding shearing forces
  4. DMassaging the graft firmly several times a day
6.Medium

How large should the opening of a stoma appliance be cut?

  1. AAbout 2 cm larger than the stoma all round
  2. BAny size, as long as the stoma is covered
  3. CSlightly smaller than the stoma for a tight seal
  4. DAbout 2–3 mm larger than the stoma all round
7.Hard

Which patient has the highest risk of postoperative nausea and vomiting?

  1. AA non-smoking woman with motion sickness who will need opioids
  2. BA man with no history of nausea having local anaesthetic only
  3. CA smoker who has never had nausea after surgery
  4. DA male smoker having a short procedure without opioids
8.Hard

A patient with recurrent diverticulitis reports passing air and faecal matter in the urine. What is the most likely cause?

  1. AA simple lower urinary tract infection
  2. BBowel preparation that was taken too quickly
  3. CA fistula between the colon and the bladder
  4. DA kidney stone blocking the ureter

Answer key

  1. 1. B · To reduce the risk of deep vein thrombosis
  2. 2. D · Primary intention
  3. 3. D · Spread to nearby lymph nodes
  4. 4. B · Air can be heard even when the tube is in the lung
  5. 5. C · Keeping the area still and avoiding shearing forces
  6. 6. D · About 2–3 mm larger than the stoma all round
  7. 7. A · A non-smoking woman with motion sickness who will need opioids
  8. 8. C · A fistula between the colon and the bladder

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