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

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1.Easy

What is diverticulosis?

  1. ASmall pouches in the wall of the colon
  2. BA tumour growing inside the rectum
  3. CA twist of the sigmoid colon on itself
  4. DInflammation of the whole small bowel wall
2.Easy

Which lifestyle advice helps reduce night-time reflux symptoms?

  1. AHave the largest meal of the day just before going to bed to aid sleep
  2. BNo food for 3 hours before bed, with the head of the bed raised
  3. CSleep flat on several pillows placed under the knees
  4. DDrink a large glass of fizzy water before lying down
3.Easy

Which factor most increases the risk of Clostridioides difficile infection?

  1. ARegular exercise
  2. BRecent antibiotic treatment
  3. CA diet high in fibre
  4. DDrinking bottled water
4.Medium

Why do patients usually have a dental review before radiotherapy to the head and neck?

  1. ATeeth block the radiation beam completely
  2. BThe dentist gives the radiotherapy
  3. CRadiotherapy can only be given once all the teeth have been removed
  4. DIt causes dry mouth and raises the risk of decay and jaw damage
5.Medium

What is the first priority when a patient arrives in recovery after a general anaesthetic?

  1. AThe wound dressing and drains
  2. BAirway and breathing
  3. CA drink of water
  4. DThe drug history
6.Medium

Which infection control measure is correct for a patient with C. difficile diarrhoea?

  1. AA face mask for the patient and visitors only
  2. BA single room with its own toilet, and soap-and-water handwashing
  3. CA shared bay, as long as alcohol gel is used after every contact
  4. DNo special measures once antibiotics have started
7.Hard

A nurse has a needlestick injury after taking blood from a patient with hepatitis B. What should the nurse do first?

  1. AScrub the area hard with a nail brush and alcohol
  2. BFinish the shift and report it the next day
  3. CSuck the wound to remove as much of the blood as possible
  4. DWash the site with soap and running water, without scrubbing
8.Hard

A patient with active cancer on chemotherapy develops new swelling and pain in one calf. Why must this be reported promptly?

  1. ACalf swelling is a normal effect of chemotherapy
  2. BCancer and its treatment greatly increase clot risk
  3. CIt is only a muscle strain from walking
  4. DThe swelling shows the cancer has gone

Answer key

  1. 1. A · Small pouches in the wall of the colon
  2. 2. B · No food for 3 hours before bed, with the head of the bed raised
  3. 3. B · Recent antibiotic treatment
  4. 4. D · It causes dry mouth and raises the risk of decay and jaw damage
  5. 5. B · Airway and breathing
  6. 6. B · A single room with its own toilet, and soap-and-water handwashing
  7. 7. D · Wash the site with soap and running water, without scrubbing
  8. 8. B · Cancer and its treatment greatly increase clot risk

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