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

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1.Easy

What is a parastomal hernia?

  1. AA bulge of bowel through the abdominal wall next to a stoma
  2. BA sore, red area of skin under the stoma bag from leaking output
  3. CA narrowing of the stoma opening
  4. DA stoma that has sunk below the level of the skin
2.Easy

Which finding is typical of a perforated peptic ulcer?

  1. APainless bright red bleeding from the rectum over several days
  2. BA soft, non-tender abdomen with loud, frequent bowel sounds
  3. CSudden severe abdominal pain with a rigid, board-like abdomen
  4. DSlow onset of mild pain relieved fully by eating
3.Easy

What is the MUST tool used for?

  1. AAssessing the risk of falls
  2. BScreening adults for malnutrition risk
  3. CMeasuring pain in confused patients
  4. DScoring the severity of a burn injury
4.Medium

In the SBAR communication tool, what belongs under "A"?

  1. AThe patient's admission date only
  2. BThe address and phone number of the patient's next of kin
  3. CThe nurse's assessment of what the problem is
  4. DA list of the patient's allergies only
5.Medium

Which food advice reduces the risk of blockage with a new ileostomy?

  1. ASwallow food quickly without chewing much
  2. BChew well, and bring in fibrous foods slowly
  3. CDrink very little fluid to keep the output thick
  4. DEat plenty of nuts and seeds from day one
6.Medium

Which PPE is usually recommended when giving cytotoxic chemotherapy?

  1. ANo PPE, because the infusion bag is sealed
  2. BOrdinary cotton gloves and a plastic apron
  3. CA paper surgical mask but no gloves
  4. DChemo-tested gloves and impermeable gown
7.Hard

An incontinent patient has diffuse, shiny, red and broken skin in the natal cleft and buttocks with irregular edges, not over a bony prominence. What is most likely?

  1. AAn arterial ulcer caused by poor circulation
  2. BA full-thickness burn
  3. CA category 4 pressure ulcer over the sacrum
  4. DIncontinence-associated dermatitis
8.Hard

A patient with facial burns from a house fire was talking normally on arrival. Two hours later, the voice is hoarse and there is stridor. What should the nurse do?

  1. ACall for urgent anaesthetic help, as the airway is swelling
  2. BEncourage the patient to rest the voice and reassess tomorrow
  3. CGive a warm drink to soothe the throat
  4. DLay the patient flat to help them sleep

Answer key

  1. 1. A · A bulge of bowel through the abdominal wall next to a stoma
  2. 2. C · Sudden severe abdominal pain with a rigid, board-like abdomen
  3. 3. B · Screening adults for malnutrition risk
  4. 4. C · The nurse's assessment of what the problem is
  5. 5. B · Chew well, and bring in fibrous foods slowly
  6. 6. D · Chemo-tested gloves and impermeable gown
  7. 7. D · Incontinence-associated dermatitis
  8. 8. A · Call for urgent anaesthetic help, as the airway is swelling

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