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Which is not a cause of postural hypotension?

• Headache

• Back pain

• Swelling and bruising

• Nausea and vomiting

Which is not an expected side effect of lumbar tap?

• A temperature of more than 38°C

• warm skin

• Chills and sweats

• Aching muscles

A client was diagnosed to have infection. What is not a sign or symptom of infection?

• the movement of air into and out of the lungs to continually refresh the gases there, commonly called ‘breathing’

• movement of oxygen from the lungs into the blood, and carbon dioxide from the lungs into the blood, commonly called ‘gaseous exchange’

• movement of oxygen from blood to the cells, and of carbon dioxide from the cells to the blood

• the transport of oxygen from the outside air to the cells within tissues, and the transport of carbon dioxide in the opposite direction.

What is respiration?

• You should provide a written statement and also complete a Trust incident form.

• You should inform the doctor.

• You should report this immediately to the nurse in charge.

• You should inform the patient.

A patient on your ward complains that her heart is ‘racing’ and you find that the pulse is too fast to the manually palpate. What would your actions be?

• Shout for help and run to collect the crash trolley.

• patient to calm down and check her most recent set of bloods and fluid balance.

• A full set of observations: blood pressure, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation and temperature. It is essential to perform a 12 lead ECG. The patient should then be reviewed by the doctor.

• Check baseline observations and refer to the cardiology team.

You are looking after a postoperative patient and when carrying out their observations, you discover that they are tachycardic and anxious, with an increased respiratory rate. What could be happening? What would you do?

• The patient is showing symptoms of hypovolaemic shock. Investigate source of fluid loss, administer fluid replacement and get medical support.

• The patient is demonstrating symptoms of atelectasis. Administer a nebulizer, refer to physiotherapist for assessment.

• The patient is demonstrating symptoms of uncontrolled pain. Administer prescribed analgesia, seek assistance from medical team.

• The patient is demonstrating symptoms of hyperventilation. Offer reassurance, administer oxygen.

Why are elderly prone to postural hypotension? Select which does not apply:

• The baroreflex mechanisms which control heart rate and vascular resistance decline with age.

• Because of medications and conditions that cause hypovolaemia.

• Because of less exercise or activities.

• Because of a number of underlying problems with BP control.

When do you see problems or potential problems?

• Assessment

• Planning

• Implementation

• Evaluation

A COPD patient is about to be discharged from the hospital. What is the best health teaching to provide this patient?

• Increase fluid intake

• Do not use home oxygen

• Quit smoking

• Nebulize as needed

A patient is to be subjected for surgery but the patient’s BMI is low. Where will you refer the patient?

• Speech and Language Therapist

• Dietician

• Chef

• Family member