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

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1.Easy

What is a volvulus?

  1. AA tear in the lining of the anus
  2. BA twist of a loop of bowel around itself
  3. CAn infection of the appendix
  4. DA pouch in the wall of the colon that fills with stool
2.Easy

What is the main purpose of a surgical wound drain?

  1. ATo feed the patient after surgery
  2. BTo measure the patient's temperature
  3. CTo give IV fluids and antibiotics straight into the wound bed
  4. DTo remove fluid or blood that collects at the operation site
3.Easy

What is dyspepsia?

  1. AUpper abdominal discomfort, often called indigestion
  2. BDifficulty swallowing solid food and tablets
  3. CVomiting of blood after a large meal
  4. DPain in the rectum on opening the bowels
4.Medium

Which practice is correct when giving parenteral nutrition through a central line?

  1. ALet the bag hang at room temperature for several days
  2. BUse a dedicated lumen and strict aseptic technique
  3. CDisconnect and reconnect the line without cleaning the hub
  4. DGive other IV drugs through the same lumen to save time
5.Medium

Which area is used as a quick estimate of 1% of body surface area for small or scattered burns?

  1. AThe patient's hand and forearm
  2. BThe patient's thumbnail
  3. CThe patient's palm including the fingers
  4. DThe examiner's palm including the fingers
6.Medium

Which is correct when caring for a patient with a PICC line?

  1. ALeave the external length unchecked once it is placed
  2. BFlush the line only when it blocks
  3. CUse the PICC arm for heavy lifting to keep it flexible
  4. DAvoid taking blood pressure on the arm with the line
7.Hard

A patient taking IV antibiotics has three unexplained loose stools in 24 hours. What should the nurse do first?

  1. AIsolate the patient and send a stool sample for testing
  2. BWait two days to see if the diarrhoea settles
  3. CMove the patient to a bay with other patients to watch them closely
  4. DGive loperamide after each loose stool and continue as usual
8.Hard

A bag of parenteral nutrition runs out and the next one will not arrive for several hours. Which risk should the nurse anticipate?

  1. ARaised intracranial pressure
  2. BRebound hypoglycaemia
  3. CAcute urinary retention
  4. DSevere hyperkalaemia

Answer key

  1. 1. B · A twist of a loop of bowel around itself
  2. 2. D · To remove fluid or blood that collects at the operation site
  3. 3. A · Upper abdominal discomfort, often called indigestion
  4. 4. B · Use a dedicated lumen and strict aseptic technique
  5. 5. C · The patient's palm including the fingers
  6. 6. D · Avoid taking blood pressure on the arm with the line
  7. 7. A · Isolate the patient and send a stool sample for testing
  8. 8. B · Rebound hypoglycaemia

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