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

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1.Easy

What is abdominal paracentesis?

  1. ADraining fluid from the abdominal cavity with a needle or drain
  2. BInjection of dye into a vein in the arm
  3. CRemoval of the gallbladder through several small abdominal incisions
  4. DA camera test of the lining of the large bowel
2.Easy

Which drug group is commonly used to prevent venous thromboembolism after surgery?

  1. ANon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
  2. BLow molecular weight heparins
  3. CProton pump inhibitors
  4. DLoop diuretics
3.Easy

How is hepatitis A mainly spread?

  1. ABlood transfusion and needles
  2. BFaecal-oral route
  3. CBreathing in airborne droplets
  4. DTick and mosquito bites
4.Medium

Which initial treatment is usual for symptomatic hypercalcaemia of malignancy?

  1. AFluid restriction and a thiazide diuretic
  2. BOral calcium tablets and vitamin D
  3. CIV fluids followed by an IV bisphosphonate
  4. DA high-calcium diet with extra milk
5.Medium

Before an anti-TNF biologic such as infliximab is started for Crohn's disease, which screening is essential?

  1. AA test of colour vision
  2. BA bone density scan
  3. CScreening for tuberculosis
  4. DA test for coeliac disease
6.Medium

Which score is used to assess risk in an upper GI bleed before endoscopy?

  1. AWaterlow pressure ulcer risk score
  2. BGlasgow-Blatchford score
  3. CGlasgow Coma Scale
  4. DWells score for DVT
7.Hard

Which history should most alert the nurse to a possible latex allergy before surgery?

  1. AA rash after taking amoxicillin as a child, with a family history of asthma
  2. BFeeling sick after eating shellfish once
  3. CItching with bananas, avocado and kiwi, and many operations
  4. DHay fever every spring since childhood
8.Hard

A 62-year-old with known reflux reports burning central chest pain with sweating and breathlessness that began while walking. What should the nurse do first?

  1. ARecord a 12-lead ECG and escalate as possible cardiac pain
  2. BAdvise the patient to avoid spicy food at future meals
  3. CGive an antacid and reassess the pain in an hour
  4. DBook a routine endoscopy for later in the week

Answer key

  1. 1. A · Draining fluid from the abdominal cavity with a needle or drain
  2. 2. B · Low molecular weight heparins
  3. 3. B · Faecal-oral route
  4. 4. C · IV fluids followed by an IV bisphosphonate
  5. 5. C · Screening for tuberculosis
  6. 6. B · Glasgow-Blatchford score
  7. 7. C · Itching with bananas, avocado and kiwi, and many operations
  8. 8. A · Record a 12-lead ECG and escalate as possible cardiac pain

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