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

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1.Easy

What does the grade of a cancer describe?

  1. AHow abnormal the cancer cells look under a microscope
  2. BHow many treatments the patient has had so far, including surgery
  3. CThe patient's age when diagnosed
  4. DHow far the cancer has spread in the body
2.Easy

Which blood test is commonly used to diagnose acute pancreatitis?

  1. ABilirubin over three times the upper normal limit
  2. BLipase or amylase over 3 times normal
  3. CTroponin above the 99th centile
  4. DThyroid-stimulating hormone level
3.Easy

Why are pressure areas padded when a patient is positioned for surgery?

  1. ATo keep the patient from moving during the operation
  2. BTo prevent pressure injury and nerve damage
  3. CTo make the operating table look tidy
  4. DTo warm the patient during the procedure
4.Medium

Why are antibody levels checked after a healthcare worker receives the hepatitis B vaccine?

  1. ATo check whether they caught hepatitis B from the vaccine
  2. BTo decide whether they need a liver biopsy
  3. CTo measure liver damage caused by the vaccine
  4. DTo confirm that the vaccine produced immunity
5.Medium

Why is it important when a patient on opioids becomes more sedated?

  1. ASedation means that a higher dose is now needed
  2. BRising sedation usually comes before respiratory depression
  3. CSedation means that the pain is now fully and safely controlled
  4. DSedation is a harmless and expected effect of all opioids
6.Medium

Why should antacids usually be taken at a different time from other medicines?

  1. AThey make all other drugs much more toxic
  2. BThey destroy other drugs before they are swallowed
  3. CThey stop the kidneys from clearing other drugs
  4. DThey can reduce the absorption of many other drugs
7.Hard

A patient arrives in recovery with a temperature of 35.2 °C and is shivering. What is the most appropriate action?

  1. ASend the patient to the ward to warm up there under extra blankets
  2. BRemove all blankets to let the body adjust
  3. CGive cold IV fluids to settle the shivering
  4. DStart active warming and monitor the temperature
8.Hard

A patient with bone metastases is starting regular zoledronic acid. Which advice is important?

  1. AStop drinking all fluids on the day of each infusion
  2. BAvoid all physical activity for six months
  3. CHave a dental check and report jaw pain or loose teeth
  4. DTake extra calcium only on the day of infusion

Answer key

  1. 1. A · How abnormal the cancer cells look under a microscope
  2. 2. B · Lipase or amylase over 3 times normal
  3. 3. B · To prevent pressure injury and nerve damage
  4. 4. D · To confirm that the vaccine produced immunity
  5. 5. B · Rising sedation usually comes before respiratory depression
  6. 6. D · They can reduce the absorption of many other drugs
  7. 7. D · Start active warming and monitor the temperature
  8. 8. C · Have a dental check and report jaw pain or loose teeth

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