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

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1.Easy

Which two causes account for most cases of acute pancreatitis?

  1. AGallstones and alcohol
  2. BHigh fibre and dehydration
  3. CViral colds and stress
  4. DSmoking and obesity
2.Easy

What is the main serious risk of paracetamol (acetaminophen) overdose?

  1. ARespiratory depression
  2. BStomach bleeding
  3. CLiver damage
  4. DHearing loss
3.Easy

Which three principles reduce staff radiation exposure when caring for a patient with a sealed radiation source?

  1. AHeat, light and humidity
  2. BSpeed, noise and lighting
  3. CGloves, gown and mask
  4. DTime, distance and shielding
4.Medium

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

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

Which measures help prevent tumour lysis syndrome in high-risk patients?

  1. AIV hydration with allopurinol or rasburicase
  2. BCalcium and phosphate supplements daily
  3. CStopping all IV and oral fluids during the chemotherapy
  4. DFluid restriction with potassium tablets
6.Medium

Which diet is usually recommended for a patient with cirrhosis and hepatic encephalopathy?

  1. AOnly clear fluids for several weeks
  2. BNo food at all until the confusion settles
  3. CA very low-protein diet for the rest of their life to lower ammonia
  4. DNormal protein and enough calories, with a late-evening snack
7.Hard

A patient on immunotherapy for melanoma has six watery stools a day and abdominal cramps. What should the nurse do?

  1. AReassure that diarrhoea is normal and harmless
  2. BEscalate urgently, as immune-related colitis is likely
  3. CGive loperamide and review next week
  4. DAdvise eating more fibre and fruit to firm up the stools
8.Hard

A patient asks whether to take their usual bisoprolol on the morning of surgery. What is the usual guidance?

  1. ATake it only after the operation is finished
  2. BUsually continue it with a sip of water, unless told otherwise
  3. CTake a double dose to protect the heart
  4. DStop it one week before any operation

Answer key

  1. 1. A · Gallstones and alcohol
  2. 2. C · Liver damage
  3. 3. D · Time, distance and shielding
  4. 4. A · It adjusts for body proportions that change with age
  5. 5. A · IV hydration with allopurinol or rasburicase
  6. 6. D · Normal protein and enough calories, with a late-evening snack
  7. 7. B · Escalate urgently, as immune-related colitis is likely
  8. 8. B · Usually continue it with a sip of water, unless told otherwise

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