State Exam practice Flashcards

1
Q

Before surgery a patient must sign an informed consent form for the operation. Who must it be witnessed by?

A

A registered medical practitioner

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What is a compound fracture?

A

When the bone pierces the skin after a break

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Why is it important to give careful and thorough pre-operative teachings?

A

To decrease risk of post operative complications

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What is the nursing intervention when someone begins to vomit post operative?

A

Turn head to prevent aspiration

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Signs of intestinal obstruction includes:

A

Nausea, vomiting and colicky abdominal pain (pain in colon)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

The purpose of a vacuum drain is to

A

Prevent formation of a haematoma

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

A patient should report to the doctor if their stoma

A

Is pale in colour

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Retained fluid in the lungs can develop into

A

Pneumonia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Symptoms of hypovolaemic shock are

A

Rapid pulse and decreased blood pressure

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

To prevent falls you should

A

Not rearrange furniture

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

The NZ disability strategy aims to

A

Enable the people to fit into normal society

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

The aim of palliative care is to

A

Relieve symptoms

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Pressure ulcers can develop more quickly with stroke patients due to

A

Immobility

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

With type 2 diabetes what is the most effective healthy lifestyle change?

A

Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Rehabilitation begins when?

A

As soon as a patient is admitted to hospital

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Long term rehabilitation goals results in

A

A return to walking, climbing stairs and returning to work

17
Q

Aim of nutritional therapy is

A

A control of dietary intake to achieve body weight

18
Q

To prevent injury and infection with diabetic patients

A

Is to wear well fitted shoes

19
Q

Why do you take obs on admission?

A

To get a baseline recording

20
Q

Who needs to witness the consent form?

A

A registered medical practitioner

21
Q

Your role as a nurse within a multidisciplinary team

A

A active participant in decision making around the delivery of care

22
Q

Why should patients have nothing to eat or drink prior to surgery?

A

Avoid the danger of inhaling stomach contents

23
Q

Why should you turn a patient frequently?

A

Relieve pressure on bony prominences

24
Q

What is a compound fracture

A

Bone has come through the skin

25
Q

What does not feeling pressure on toes or having a tingling sensation indicate?

A

Pressure on nerve

26
Q

Why should we teach thorough post operative care to patients?

A

Decreases the risk of post operative complications

27
Q

What is the sign of urinary retention?

A

Lower abdomen distension

28
Q

What is the essential thing we need to educate our patients post operative?

A

How to deep breathe and cough to prevent Pneumonia

29
Q

What is a haematoma?

A

A hematoma is a bad bruise. It happens when an injury causes blood to collect and pool under the skin.

30
Q

What should we teach a patient about a newly acquired stoma?

A

The need to protect the skin surrounding the stoma

31
Q

The symptoms of hypovolaemic shock is?

A

Rapid pulse and decreased blood pressure

32
Q

What are the health risks directly associated with obesity?

A

Respiratory, cardiovascular, diabetes mellitus and renal problems

33
Q

What’s the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?

A

Type one a person is born with it and you have no insulin, type 2 develops due to lifestyle choices and you develop little to none insulin

34
Q

The similarities between COPD and CHF is that both are

A

Chronic conditions

35
Q

What is not a sign of hypoxia?

A

Decreased pulse rate and respirations

36
Q

What is amenorrhea

A

When you are not having periods due to anorexia nervosa or extreme weight loss

37
Q

Neurovascular assessment includes checking for

A

Warmth
Movement
Sensation
Pain
Colour

38
Q

Anti-embolic stockings has the purpose of

A

Promoting venous return