Med-surg: neuro, endocrine & renal worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

What does the urine specific gravity tell the nurse?

  1. AWhether the urine contains bacteria
  2. BHow concentrated the urine is
  3. CHow much glucose is in the blood
  4. DHow much protein the urine contains
2.Easy

Which heart rhythm greatly increases the risk of an embolic stroke?

  1. AFirst-degree heart block
  2. BSinus bradycardia
  3. CAtrial fibrillation
  4. DSinus arrhythmia
3.Easy

Which symptoms are typical of benign prostatic hyperplasia?

  1. AA weak stream, hesitancy and passing urine at night
  2. BBurning pain on passing urine with a high fever
  3. CPainless red urine with clots and weight loss
  4. DLeaking urine only when coughing or laughing
4.Medium

Why is levodopa combined with carbidopa (or benserazide)?

  1. ATo make levodopa cross into the brain more slowly and evenly
  2. BTo add a separate effect that reduces the resting tremor directly
  3. CTo stop levodopa being converted to dopamine outside the brain
  4. DTo prevent tolerance from developing to levodopa over time
5.Medium

What is the dexamethasone suppression test used for?

  1. ATo diagnose diabetes insipidus
  2. BTo help diagnose Cushing's syndrome
  3. CTo measure kidney function
  4. DTo check thyroid function
6.Medium

Which statement about storing insulin is correct?

  1. AUnopened insulin goes in the fridge and must never be frozen
  2. BAll insulin must be stored in the freezer to keep it stable
  3. CInsulin should be kept on a sunny windowsill to stay warm
  4. DInsulin that has been frozen can be used once it has thawed
7.Hard

A nurse teaches a woman with recurrent UTIs. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

  1. A"I will hold my urine for as long as I can."
  2. B"I will drink enough fluids during the day."
  3. C"I will pass urine soon after sex."
  4. D"I will wipe from front to back."
8.Hard

A patient with a new arm fistula says their hand on that side is cold, pale and painful, especially during dialysis. What is the concern?

  1. ANormal healing that needs no action
  2. BSteal syndrome, which needs urgent review
  3. CFluid overload in the arm
  4. DAn allergic reaction to the dressing on the arm

Answer key

  1. 1. B · How concentrated the urine is
  2. 2. C · Atrial fibrillation
  3. 3. A · A weak stream, hesitancy and passing urine at night
  4. 4. C · To stop levodopa being converted to dopamine outside the brain
  5. 5. B · To help diagnose Cushing's syndrome
  6. 6. A · Unopened insulin goes in the fridge and must never be frozen
  7. 7. A · "I will hold my urine for as long as I can."
  8. 8. B · Steal syndrome, which needs urgent review

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