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

What is breakthrough pain?

1. AA flare of pain despite regular background analgesia
2. BPain felt only during the operation
3. CPain that has gone away completely with regular treatment
4. DPain caused only by an allergy to analgesics

Why are pressure garments worn after burns heal?

1. ATo reduce raised, thick scarring
2. BTo prevent infection of the healed skin
3. CTo keep the patient warm in winter
4. DTo hide the scars from other people

When should an ostomy pouch usually be emptied?

1. AOnly when it starts to leak
2. BOnce a day, at the same time
3. CWhen it is one third to half full
4. DOnly when it is completely full to the top

Which is a common side effect of opioids, especially when given by epidural or spinal route?

1. AHair growth
2. BItching
3. CIncreased hunger
4. DRinging in the ears

What are anticipatory ("just in case") medicines at the end of life usually prescribed for?

1. AWeight gain and appetite stimulation
2. BPain, nausea, agitation and respiratory secretions
3. CHigh blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes
4. DInfection prevention and vaccination

Which lung problem is a known toxicity of bleomycin?

1. APneumothorax from coughing
2. BPulmonary fibrosis
3. CLung cancer within weeks
4. DAsthma from pollen

A patient with a PICC line develops swelling and aching of the same arm and prominent veins on the chest. What should the nurse suspect?

1. ALymphoedema from a previous operation
2. BA catheter-related deep vein thrombosis
3. CAn allergy to the dressing
4. DNormal swelling after line insertion

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

1. ASevere hyperkalaemia
2. BAcute urinary retention
3. CRebound hypoglycaemia
4. DRaised intracranial pressure