QUIZZ Flashcards

1
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What is an ethical dilemma?

A

When one must choose between two unequally favourable choices

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Describe the immediate action of hypoglycaemia

A

Give 15g of fast acting concentrated carbohydrate. Repeat 2 to 3 times. Emergency medical treatment. Vitals. Bbl. Snack, light meal.

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3
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3 different types of renal replacement therapy

A

Haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, transplant

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4
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You are caring for a post of patient who has shallow breathing pattern and is reluctant to cough. What are they at increased risk of developing?

A

Atelectasis

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5
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What are the coroner’s main responsibilities?

A

Identify the deceased particulars needed to register the death. Cause of death. Circumstances surrounding the death

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6
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How would you access the ankle brachial index

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Take the biracial systolic pressure and the ankle systolic pressure. Divide the ankle by the arm ( “throw leg over”)

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7
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Explain a “trial to void” procedure when planning to remove a supra pubic catheter ( and what residual amount are you aiming for)

A

Clamp the SPC for 4 hours/ patient attempts to void per urethra. After the void the SPC is unclamped and the amount of urine left is measured. Usually aiming for

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8
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Which type of research has the highest strength of evidence?

A

Controlled trials

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9
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The gall bladder usually produces how much bile per day?

A

None it stores it!😄

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❕❕❕❕❕ What are the 2 generally accepted methods to calculate the HR from and ECG

A

YOU KNOW THIS 😜😜

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