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

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1.Easy

Which drug is commonly used to prevent or treat postoperative nausea and vomiting?

  1. AAtorvastatin
  2. BOndansetron
  3. CFurosemide
  4. DAmlodipine
2.Easy

In widely used guidelines, which core temperature defines perioperative hypothermia?

  1. ABelow 36.0 °C
  2. BBelow 38.0 °C
  3. CBelow 32.0 °C
  4. DBelow 37.5 °C
3.Easy

Where is biliary colic typically felt?

  1. AIn the right upper abdomen, often after a fatty meal
  2. BIn the lower back, after lifting something heavy
  3. CIn the left lower abdomen, after passing stool
  4. DIn the groin, after standing for a long time
4.Medium

Which early symptoms suggest local anaesthetic systemic toxicity?

  1. AMild itching of the feet the next day
  2. BIncreased hunger and thirst over several hours, with a dry mouth
  3. CA red rash only at the injection site, with no other symptoms
  4. DTingling around the mouth, a metallic taste and tinnitus
5.Medium

Why is the Lund and Browder chart preferred to the rule of nines for children?

  1. AIt counts superficial burns as well
  2. BIt adjusts for body proportions that change with age
  3. CIt is used only for burns of the hands
  4. DIt is faster to use than any other method of estimation
6.Medium

A patient with obstructive sleep apnoea is admitted for surgery. Which instruction is most appropriate?

  1. AAvoid sleeping at all on the night after surgery
  2. BLie flat on their back for the first night
  3. CBring their CPAP machine to use after surgery
  4. DStop all pain relief for the first three days
7.Hard

A worker has a hydrofluoric acid burn on the hand and severe pain. After irrigation with water, which specific treatment is commonly applied?

  1. ASodium bicarbonate paste
  2. BCalcium gluconate gel
  3. CIce cubes wrapped in a cloth
  4. DSilver sulfadiazine cream
8.Hard

During a nasogastric feed, a patient starts coughing and SpO₂ falls from 96% to 89%. What should the nurse do first?

  1. AStop the feed and assess the airway and breathing
  2. BLay the patient flat to help them rest
  3. CGive a drink of water to clear the throat
  4. DIncrease the feed rate to finish it sooner

Answer key

  1. 1. B · Ondansetron
  2. 2. A · Below 36.0 °C
  3. 3. A · In the right upper abdomen, often after a fatty meal
  4. 4. D · Tingling around the mouth, a metallic taste and tinnitus
  5. 5. B · It adjusts for body proportions that change with age
  6. 6. C · Bring their CPAP machine to use after surgery
  7. 7. B · Calcium gluconate gel
  8. 8. A · Stop the feed and assess the airway and breathing

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