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

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1.Easy

Which hormones are released from the posterior pituitary gland?

  1. AADH (vasopressin) and oxytocin
  2. BGrowth hormone and prolactin
  3. CTSH and ACTH
  4. DInsulin and cortisol
2.Easy

Which fluid is usually given first in diabetic ketoacidosis?

  1. AIV 0.9% sodium chloride
  2. BOral sugary drinks and water
  3. CIV sterile water for injection
  4. DIV 50% glucose solution
3.Easy

Which type of stroke is the most common?

  1. AIschaemic stroke from a blocked artery
  2. BSubarachnoid haemorrhage from an aneurysm
  3. CVenous sinus thrombosis in the brain
  4. DHaemorrhagic stroke from a burst artery
4.Medium

A week after thyroid surgery, a patient's voice is still hoarse and weak. Which complication is most likely?

  1. AAn allergic reaction to the adhesive dressing tape
  2. BDamage to a recurrent laryngeal nerve
  3. CLow calcium from parathyroid injury
  4. DA thyroid storm caused by surgery
5.Medium

A kidney transplant recipient asks about travel vaccines. Which statement is correct?

  1. AAll vaccines are completely safe after a transplant
  2. BVaccines will cause the kidney to be rejected
  3. COnly live vaccines are effective after a transplant
  4. DLive vaccines are usually avoided
6.Medium

A patient wakes up with stroke symptoms. They went to bed well at 23:00 and woke at 06:30. Which time is used as the time of onset?

  1. A06:30, when the symptoms were first noticed
  2. B23:00, when they were last known to be well
  3. CThe time the CT scan was performed
  4. DThe time of arrival at the hospital
7.Hard

Which task for a patient with a urinary catheter can the nurse delegate to a healthcare assistant (nursing assistant)?

  1. ATeaching self-catheterisation for the first time
  2. BAssessing a patient whose irrigation is not draining
  3. CEmptying the drainage bag and recording the volume
  4. DDeciding whether the catheter can be removed
8.Hard

Which nursing care is important for a patient receiving mannitol for raised intracranial pressure?

  1. AStopping the fluid balance chart during treatment
  2. BClose monitoring of urine output, sodium and osmolality
  3. CClamping the catheter to keep fluid in the body
  4. DGiving the drug orally with meals to reduce nausea

Answer key

  1. 1. A · ADH (vasopressin) and oxytocin
  2. 2. A · IV 0.9% sodium chloride
  3. 3. A · Ischaemic stroke from a blocked artery
  4. 4. B · Damage to a recurrent laryngeal nerve
  5. 5. D · Live vaccines are usually avoided
  6. 6. B · 23:00, when they were last known to be well
  7. 7. C · Emptying the drainage bag and recording the volume
  8. 8. B · Close monitoring of urine output, sodium and osmolality

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