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

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1.Easy

Which breathing pattern is typical of diabetic ketoacidosis?

  1. ADeep, rapid (Kussmaul) breathing
  2. BRapid, shallow panting with wheeze
  3. CCheyne–Stokes breathing
  4. DSlow, shallow breathing
2.Easy

A patient has a stroke affecting the left side of the brain. Where is weakness most likely to appear?

  1. AIn the left side of the face only
  2. BOn the left side of the body
  3. COn the right side of the body
  4. DIn both legs but not the arms
3.Easy

What is a common complication after a lumbar puncture?

  1. AA headache that is worse when sitting or standing
  2. BLoss of hearing in one ear
  3. CA rapid rise in blood glucose
  4. DPermanent paralysis of both legs from nerve damage
4.Medium

Why is good blood pressure control important in chronic kidney disease?

  1. AIt cures chronic kidney disease
  2. BIt raises the haemoglobin level in the blood
  3. CIt slows the decline in kidney function
  4. DIt lowers the blood glucose
5.Medium

A patient with type 1 diabetes has gastroenteritis and cannot eat. Which sick-day advice is correct?

  1. ACheck glucose once a day only and rest in bed until better
  2. BKeep taking basal insulin and check glucose and ketones more often
  3. CAvoid drinking fluids to reduce the vomiting
  4. DStop all insulin until normal eating restarts
6.Medium

A patient with gout has recurrent uric acid kidney stones. Which treatment helps prevent them?

  1. ACalcium tablets and a low-fluid diet
  2. BRestricting fluids in the evening only
  3. CVitamin C supplements and a high-meat diet
  4. DAllopurinol and making the urine less acidic
7.Hard

A patient has episodes of severe headache, sweating, palpitations and very high blood pressure. Which condition should be considered?

  1. AAddison's disease
  2. BPhaeochromocytoma
  3. CHypothyroidism
  4. DDiabetes insipidus
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. BGiving the drug orally with meals to reduce nausea
  3. CClamping the catheter to keep fluid in the body
  4. DClose monitoring of urine output, sodium and osmolality

Answer key

  1. 1. A · Deep, rapid (Kussmaul) breathing
  2. 2. C · On the right side of the body
  3. 3. A · A headache that is worse when sitting or standing
  4. 4. C · It slows the decline in kidney function
  5. 5. B · Keep taking basal insulin and check glucose and ketones more often
  6. 6. D · Allopurinol and making the urine less acidic
  7. 7. B · Phaeochromocytoma
  8. 8. D · Close monitoring of urine output, sodium and osmolality

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