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

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1.Easy

Which two sites are most common for pressure ulcers in patients lying in bed?

  1. AThe sacrum and the heels
  2. BThe thighs and the upper arms
  3. CThe palms and the forehead
  4. DThe forearms and the knees
2.Easy

What is atelectasis?

  1. ACollapse of small air sacs in part of the lung
  2. BInfection of the surgical wound
  3. CA blood clot in a leg vein
  4. DSwelling of both ankles caused by lying in bed after surgery
3.Easy

What is the "nadir" in chemotherapy?

  1. AThe last day of a course of radiotherapy
  2. BThe time when blood counts are lowest after a cycle
  3. CThe first day of a new chemotherapy cycle
  4. DThe time when blood counts are highest after a cycle
4.Medium

Why is the "whoosh" test no longer used to check nasogastric tube position?

  1. AThe test is far too painful for most patients to tolerate
  2. BAir can be heard even when the tube is in the lung
  3. CIt needs an X-ray machine at the bedside
  4. DThe air always makes the tube block
5.Medium

Which food advice reduces the risk of blockage with a new ileostomy?

  1. ADrink very little fluid to keep the output thick
  2. BEat plenty of nuts and seeds from day one
  3. CChew well, and bring in fibrous foods slowly
  4. DSwallow food quickly without chewing much
6.Medium

Why are antiemetics usually given before chemotherapy starts?

  1. AThey stop the chemotherapy from causing hair loss and mouth sores
  2. BPreventing nausea works better than treating it later
  3. CThey cannot be given once nausea has started
  4. DAntiemetics make the chemotherapy work better
7.Hard

A patient with three fractured ribs is taking shallow breaths because of pain. Why is effective analgesia a priority?

  1. AGood analgesia makes rib fractures heal fully within a few days
  2. BPain relief is only needed for the patient's comfort
  3. CRib pain always means the heart is damaged
  4. DShallow breathing can lead to atelectasis and pneumonia
8.Hard

A nurse teaches a patient to self-inject low molecular weight heparin at home. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

  1. A"I'll report any unusual bruising or bleeding."
  2. B"I'll put the used syringe in the sharps bin."
  3. C"I'll change the injection site each day."
  4. D"I'll rub the area afterwards to spread the medicine."

Answer key

  1. 1. A · The sacrum and the heels
  2. 2. A · Collapse of small air sacs in part of the lung
  3. 3. B · The time when blood counts are lowest after a cycle
  4. 4. B · Air can be heard even when the tube is in the lung
  5. 5. C · Chew well, and bring in fibrous foods slowly
  6. 6. B · Preventing nausea works better than treating it later
  7. 7. D · Shallow breathing can lead to atelectasis and pneumonia
  8. 8. D · "I'll rub the area afterwards to spread the medicine."

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