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

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1.Easy

What is haematochezia?

  1. AVomiting of fresh red blood
  2. BBlack, tarry, foul-smelling stools
  3. CCoughing up bright red, blood-stained sputum
  4. DFresh red blood passed from the rectum
2.Easy

Which feature is typical of ulcerative colitis?

  1. AContinuous inflammation starting at the rectum
  2. BInflammation of the full thickness of the small bowel
  3. CInflammation limited to the oesophagus
  4. DPatchy inflammation anywhere from mouth to anus
3.Easy

What is atelectasis?

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

A patient on enteral feeding develops diarrhoea. What should the nurse review first?

  1. AThe medicine chart, including laxatives and antibiotics
  2. BThe colour of the feeding bag label
  3. CThe patient's mobility aids and walking distance
  4. DThe patient's eye drops and skin creams
5.Medium

What is the first priority when a patient arrives in recovery after a general anaesthetic?

  1. AThe drug history
  2. BA drink of water
  3. CAirway and breathing
  4. DThe wound dressing and drains
6.Medium

After a percutaneous liver biopsy, how is the patient usually positioned at first?

  1. AOn the right side, to press on the puncture site
  2. BProne, with the head lower than the feet
  3. COn the left side, to drain the liver
  4. DSitting upright, with the legs over the edge of the bed
7.Hard

A patient with cirrhosis and ascites has a new fever, abdominal tenderness and worsening confusion. Which complication should be suspected?

  1. ASimple constipation
  2. BSpontaneous bacterial peritonitis
  3. CAcute pancreatitis
  4. DNormal progression of ascites
8.Hard

A patient admitted for an elective general anaesthetic mentions that they ate a slice of toast 3 hours ago. What should the nurse do?

  1. AAsk the patient to try to vomit to empty the stomach
  2. BInform the anaesthetist, as surgery may be delayed
  3. CSay nothing, since toast is a light food
  4. DGive a large drink to wash the food through

Answer key

  1. 1. D · Fresh red blood passed from the rectum
  2. 2. A · Continuous inflammation starting at the rectum
  3. 3. D · Collapse of small air sacs in part of the lung
  4. 4. A · The medicine chart, including laxatives and antibiotics
  5. 5. C · Airway and breathing
  6. 6. A · On the right side, to press on the puncture site
  7. 7. B · Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
  8. 8. B · Inform the anaesthetist, as surgery may be delayed

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