Assessment 5 Knowledge Based Test Resit Flashcards
Q6. Care for a patient who has had joint replacement surgery includes all of the following EXCEPT
C. Preventing extension
Q16. Promethazine belongs to which drug group
Antihistamine
Q22. Anginine belongs to which drug group
Nitrate vasodilator
Q26. List three signs and symptoms of oxygen toxicity
- Seizures
- Shortness of breath
- Muscular twitching
Q30. The patient with ulcerative colitis will be on a diet that is low in
C. Residue
Q37. List four major clinical manifestations associated with an ear disorder
- Ear pain
- Hearing loss
- Tinnitus
- Vertigo/dizziness
Q44. The purpose of the Glasgow Coma Scale is to
A. Monitor neurological problems
Q45. List three determinants of the Glasgow Coma Scale
- Able to follow instruction (Best motor response)
- Orientated to time, place and person (Best verbal response)
- Eyes open spontaneously (Best stimulus response)
Q46. What drug groups do Phenytoin and Dexamethasone belong to
Antiepileptics and Corticosteroids
Q48a. List five common signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism
- Tachycardia
- Hypertension
- Diarrhoea
- Tremors
- Fatigue
Q48b. List five common signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism
- Bradycardia
- Low body temperature
- Constipation
- Muscular ache and weakness
- Fatigue
Q49. List four specific signs and symptoms of hypoglycaemia
- Polyphagia
- Fatigue
- Tremors
- Disorientation
Q50a. Outline the managment of hypoglycaemia if the patient is conscious and able to swallow
- Give 60 mls of Carbotest OR 15gms of glucose
- Wait 10 minutes, then obtain BGL
- If BGL is still <4 mmol/l, repeat Carbotest
- If BGL is >4 mmol/l, then give a longer acting carbohydrate such as a sandwich or tub of yoghurt
- Continue monitoring BGL as per facility guidelines
Q50b. Outline the management of hypoglycaemia if the patient is unconscious or uncooperative
- Activate MET response
- DO NOT give oral treatment
- Place patient into recovery position and commence DRSABCD
- Obtain IV access for administration of 50% Glucose or Glucagon
- Wait 10 minutes, then obtain BGL
- Once BGL is going up, give a longer acting carbohydrate
- Continue monitoring BGL as per facility guidelines
Q51. What drug groups do Thyroxine and Metformin belong to
Thyroid hormones and Antidiabetics
Q52a. Painful burning urination is defined as
Dysuria
Q52b. Reduced excretion of urine of less than 500ml per day is defined as
Oliguria
Q53. List four specific signs and symptoms of a urinary tract infection
- Dysuria
- Haematuria
- Urinary frequency
- Pyuria
Q54. List four specific nursing actions you would implement for a client who is admitted with an acute renal colic as a result of renal calculi
- Administer analgesia as per WHO pain management guidelines
- Collect urine and test for signs of expelled stones
- Encourage increased fluid intake
- Conduct urinalysis and send for additional diagnostic testing
Q55. What drug group does Sulfadiazine belong to
Antibacterial
