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Which of the following is true of hypothyroidism? | clinical_knowledge | [
"Weight loss",
"Pre-tibial myxoedema",
"A raised TSH level",
"An aversion to warm places"
] | 2C |
Which of the following is not an amino acid? | clinical_knowledge | [
"Glutamic acid",
"Aspartic acid",
"Glutamine",
"Palmitic acid"
] | 3D |
Wound drainage is described as serous if: | clinical_knowledge | [
"it contains red blood cells.",
"it is thick and yellow or green.",
"it contains microorganisms.",
"it is clear or slightly yellow."
] | 3D |
The sex of a child is dictated by the inheritance of: | clinical_knowledge | [
"the number of X chromosomes from the mother.",
"a recessive allele on the X chromosome.",
"a single Y chromosome from the mother.",
"a single Y chromosome from the father."
] | 3D |
Which of the following is true in spastic paraplegia? | clinical_knowledge | [
"Multiple Sclerosis can cause this neurological pattern",
"Proprioceptive loss is a common feature",
"Coordination in the legs is affected",
"The tone is normal or flaccid"
] | 0A |
Which of the following is true of a lower motor neurone lesion in the arm? | clinical_knowledge | [
"It leads to increased tone in the arm (hypertonia)",
"Fasciculations are never seen",
"The reflexes are brisk",
"An ulna nerve palsy is an example of a lower motor neurone lesion"
] | 3D |
The auscultatory gap is: | clinical_knowledge | [
"when you can no longer hear the Korotkoff sounds because the bladder is equal with the diastolic pressure.",
"when the Korotkoff sounds can be heard between systolic and diastolic phases.",
"when the Korotkoff sounds disappear then return during phase 2 as the bladder is deflated.",
"When the Korotkoff sound... | 2C |
How many different types of microorganisms may colonize the mouth? | clinical_knowledge | [
"35",
"100",
"350",
"500"
] | 2C |
Why should shampoo not be used for washing the skin when showering or bathing? | clinical_knowledge | [
"It is more slippery than soap or emollients.",
"It will not produce sufficient lather.",
"It is not cost-effective.",
"It can cause dryness of the skin."
] | 3D |
Which of the following is not associated with an increase in the work of breathing? | clinical_knowledge | [
"Rise in respiratory rate.",
"Noisy breathing.",
"Increase in the use of accessory muscles.",
"A respiratory rate of 16 breaths per minute."
] | 3D |
Which of the following can act as an intracellular buffer to limit pH changes when the rate of glycolysis is high? | clinical_knowledge | [
"Glutamine",
"Glucose",
"Carnosine",
"Amylase"
] | 2C |
Which of the following is true about Addisons Disease? | clinical_knowledge | [
"It is due to a deficiency of prolactin hormone",
"Leads to generalized pigmentation",
"It is a recognized cause of hypertension",
"Diabetes is a complication"
] | 1B |
Which of the following are indicative signs and symptoms of circulatory overload? | clinical_knowledge | [
"Hypothermia, hypotension, and bradycardia.",
"Hypotension, oliguria, and uticaria.",
"Shivering, pyrexia, and thirst.",
"Dyspnoea, tachycardia, and distended neck veins."
] | 3D |
Which of the following statements is false? | clinical_knowledge | [
"Ammonia is produced in repeated high intensity exercise.",
"Muscle lactate accumulation does not begin until at least 5 seconds of intermittent muscle contractions have taken place.",
"Muscle phosphocreatine depletion begins in the first few seconds of high intensity exercise.",
"With an increasing number of... | 1B |
What is the most likely cause of acute urinary retention of urine? | clinical_knowledge | [
"Haematuria.",
"Bladder outflow obstruction.",
"Drinking alcohol.",
"Kidney stones."
] | 1B |
The creatine kinase reaction is: | clinical_knowledge | [
"irreversible.",
"slow compared with glycolysis.",
"not activated until all the ATP has been used up.",
"inhibited by low pH in the muscle."
] | 3D |
Where should a stoma be sited? | clinical_knowledge | [
"The rectus sheath abdominus.",
"Next to the umbilicus.",
"Within an abdominal crease.",
"In close proximity to the incision site."
] | 0A |
Glycogen breakdown in muscle initially results in the formation of: | clinical_knowledge | [
"glucose.",
"glucose-1-phosphate.",
"glucose-6-phosphate.",
"glucose-1,6-diphosphate."
] | 1B |
A muscle fibre relaxes when: | clinical_knowledge | [
"the nerve stimulus is removed.",
"the nerve stimulus is too forceful.",
"the actin binding sites are uncovered.",
"the actin binding sites are saturated."
] | 0A |
Which of the following is true about the knee joint? | clinical_knowledge | [
"The knee is a ball and socket joint",
"A baker's cyst can sometimes be found anterior to the knee",
"The patellar tap is used to demonstrate an effusion",
"'knock knee' deformity is due to bilateral genu varum"
] | 2C |
Which of the following is true about the assessment of arm reflexes? | clinical_knowledge | [
"The root value of the biceps reflex is C5, C6",
"If no reflex is elicited when you tap a tendon it is documented as absent",
"The triceps tendon is struck in the antecubital fossa",
"Brisk finger jerks confirm a lower motor neurone lesion"
] | 0A |
Which of these is most likely to cause deviation of the trachea? | clinical_knowledge | [
"A left basal pneumonia",
"A small right pleural effusion",
"Previous tuberculosis of the right upper lobe",
"Idiopathic fibrosing alveolitis"
] | 2C |
Which of the following is not a controlled drug? | clinical_knowledge | [
"A 30 milligram ampoule of Codeine Phosphate for injection.",
"A sustained release Morphine tablet.",
"A 12.5 microgram Fentanyl patch.",
"A 500 ml bottle of Morphine 10 mg in 5 ml in oral suspension."
] | 3D |
The trigger to initiate the contractile process in skeletal muscle is: | clinical_knowledge | [
"potassium binding to myosin.",
"calcium binding to tropomyosin.",
"ATP binding to the myosin cross bridges.",
"calcium binding to troponin."
] | 3D |
Which of the following is NOT a sign of phlebitis? | clinical_knowledge | [
"Swelling.",
"Redness.",
"Exudate.",
"Cool to the touch."
] | 3D |
The energy charge of the cell is: | clinical_knowledge | [
"the difference between the charge on the outside and inside of a cell.",
"generated by the sodium-potassium ATPase.",
"the overall rate of energy use by the cell.",
"the extent to which the total adenine nucleotide pool is phosphorylated."
] | 3D |
Which one of the following groups of patients should be assessed using an Early Warning Score (EWS)? | clinical_knowledge | [
"Only patients over 60 years of age.",
"Only patients admitted to the Emergency Department.",
"Only patients who have been on an Intensive care/High dependency unit.",
"Any patient who is acutely unwell pre-operatively or post-operatively and those who have undergone major surgery."
] | 3D |
What is the purpose of the cuff on a tracheostomy tube? | clinical_knowledge | [
"To create an air seal within the trachea and reduce the risk of aspirating saliva or gastric contents.",
"To reduce local oedema.",
"To assist with swallowing.",
"To allow the patient to talk."
] | 0A |
What type of covalent bonds link the amino acids in a protein? | clinical_knowledge | [
"Peptide bonds",
"Hydrogen bonds",
"Ionic bonds",
"Glycosidic bonds"
] | 0A |
Which is the most reliable way to assess for clubbing? | clinical_knowledge | [
"Inspect the nail-bed angle from above",
"Assessing the fluctuancy of the nail-bed",
"Schamroth's sign",
"Inspect the nail-bed angle from the side"
] | 3D |
Name three of the five main uses of the hand. | clinical_knowledge | [
"Touch, feel, stroke.",
"Grip, percussion, sensory.",
"Tap, slap, clap.",
"Touch, pinch, grasp."
] | 1B |
Which of the following is true about an abdominal mass? | clinical_knowledge | [
"A pulsatile mass is always due to an aortic aneurysm",
"An enlarged kidney is dull to percussion",
"A large mass arising out of the pelvis which disappears following urethral catheterization is caused by an ovarian cyst",
"An indentible mass is caused by faecal loading of the colon"
] | 3D |
Which of these combinations of clinical features is most suggestive of mixed mitral valve disease with a predominance of mitral regurgitation? | clinical_knowledge | [
"Displaced apex beat; soft first heart sound; pan-systolic murmur; short mid-diastolic murmur",
"Irregularly, irregular pulse; displaced apex beat; ejection systolic murmur; short mid-diastolic murmur",
"Displaced apex beat; normal first heart sound; pan-systolic murmur; long mid-diastolic murmur",
"Tapping a... | 0A |
Prior to undergoing a painful procedure, a patient should be informed about what to expect and how their pain will be controlled, as this is associated with: | clinical_knowledge | [
"a reduction in anxiety and perceived pain intensity.",
"an increased use of analgesia.",
"a decrease in the frequency of pain-related problems such as nausea and vomiting.",
"an increased urine output."
] | 0A |
Which of the following is true about a thyroid swelling? | clinical_knowledge | [
"It always elevates on swallowing",
"Lymph node enlargement is a good prognostic sign",
"An ultrasound of the swelling is the best test to determine whether the nodule is actively secreting hormone",
"A functioning nodule on isotope scanning is unlikely to be due to cancer"
] | 3D |
Which of the following is true about rectal bleeding? | clinical_knowledge | [
"A painful digital examination suggests an anal fissure",
"Bright red blood on the finger usually signifies a caecal lesion",
"Proctoscopy is of no value in the assessment of rectal bleeding",
"Rectal cancer is the commonest cause of rectal bleeding"
] | 0A |
Mutations are errors in DNA that: | clinical_knowledge | [
"are always harmful.",
"only occur in the presence of carcinogens.",
"increase tumour growth.",
"occur spontaneously at a low rate."
] | 3D |
Peak flow meters record: | clinical_knowledge | [
"the lowest rate of air expelled from the lungs through an open mouth.",
"forced expiratory volume.",
"forced vital capacity.",
"the highest rate of air expelled from the lungs through an open mouth."
] | 3D |
Which of the following should patients remember when taking paracetamol? | clinical_knowledge | [
"It can interfere with the effectiveness of other drugs such as Warfarin.",
"It should only be given on an 'as required' basis.",
"Patients should carefully check the contents of over-the-counter cold remedies in order to prevent accidental overdose, as such preparations often contain additional paracetamol.",
... | 2C |
Which of the following is true of hepatomegaly? | clinical_knowledge | [
"Emphysema is a cause",
"The liver enlarges downwards from the left hypochondrium",
"The presence of jaundice, spider naevi and purpura suggest alcohol as a cause",
"The liver is usually resonant to percussion"
] | 2C |
Which of the following drugs is most commonly responsible for patients who present with acute confusion? | clinical_knowledge | [
"Heroin (opiates).",
"Ecstasy.",
"Alcohol.",
"Cannabis."
] | 2C |
The frontal lobe of the brain's cortex is responsible for which of the following? | clinical_knowledge | [
"The sleep/wake cycle.",
"The ability to draw shapes.",
"Understanding others' speech.",
"Visual perception."
] | 1B |
What is 'coring'? | clinical_knowledge | [
"A symptom of phlebitis.",
"Titration of a drug with its desired effect.",
"The delivery of medication straight into the bloodstream.",
"When drugs are withdrawn from a sealed vial, fragments of the rubber bung can be cut out by the needle."
] | 3D |
What must you ensure before a speaking valve is used? | clinical_knowledge | [
"That the patient is able to swallow properly.",
"It is seven days after the tracheostomy tube was first inserted.",
"The cuff is deflated.",
"The cuff is inflated."
] | 2C |
Which one of the following statements is true with regard to intravenous drug administration? | clinical_knowledge | [
"IV administration of a drug will delay its action.",
"IV administration carries low risk of bacteraemia.",
"IV administration allows titration of a drug with its desired effect.",
"An intravenous cannula should never be used for both drug and fluid administration."
] | 2C |
Blood clots are responsible for repeatedly blocking a catheter. What should you do? | clinical_knowledge | [
"Call for help.",
"Inform medical staff.",
"Inform the patient.",
"Remove the catheter and recatheterize."
] | 1B |
What is the pH of water? | clinical_knowledge | [
"3.5",
"7",
"12",
"6.25"
] | 1B |
How long can a cannula remain in situ? | clinical_knowledge | [
"24 hours.",
"36 hours.",
"48 hours.",
"96 hours."
] | 3D |
Metabolism is determined by the: | clinical_knowledge | [
"size of proteins in the cell.",
"availability of amino acids.",
"proteins formed as dictated by the genetic material.",
"amino acid composition of the ribonucleic acids."
] | 2C |
Which of these features suggest that a pulsation in the neck is arterial? | clinical_knowledge | [
"A waggling earlobe",
"Positive for hepatojugular reflux",
"No variation with posture",
"Pressure in the root of the neck reduces the impulse"
] | 2C |
Which of the following is true of facial nerve palsy? | clinical_knowledge | [
"Bells palsy is another term for an upper motor neurone lesion",
"Ramsay Hunt Syndrome is an upper motor neurone lesion secondary to a Herpes Zoster infection",
"An inability to close the eyelid on the paralysed side indicates a lower motor neurone lesion",
"In Bell's Palsy the sense of taste is never affecte... | 2C |
Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs) are: | clinical_knowledge | [
"steroid drugs that act on androgen receptors mimicking the effects of natural steroid hormones.",
"steroid drugs that act on androgen receptors antagonising the effects of natural steroid hormones.",
"non-steroid drugs that act on androgen receptors mimicking the effects of natural steroid hormones.",
"non-s... | 2C |
The β-oxidation of a molecule of palmitic acid, CH3(CH2)14CO2H: | clinical_knowledge | [
"yields 8 molecules of acetyl-CoA and some ATP and water.",
"yields 16 molecules of acetyl-CoA only.",
"yields carbon dioxide and water only.",
"does not involve oxygen."
] | 0A |
Which products of ADP degradation increase in concentration in the blood during multiple sprint sports? | clinical_knowledge | [
"Ammonia, hypoxanthine and uric acid.",
"Ammonia, urea and uric acid.",
"Ammonia, urea and creatinine.",
"Ammonia, urea and creatine."
] | 0A |
What type of joint is the elbow? | clinical_knowledge | [
"Ball and socket joint.",
"Fused joint.",
"Synovial hinge joint.",
"Plain joint."
] | 2C |
A hypertonic solution is: | clinical_knowledge | [
"a solution that has a higher concentration of solutes than the normal human cell.",
"a solution that blocks off enteral tubes easily.",
"a solution that has a lower concentration of solutes than the normal human cell.",
"a solution with a high fibre content."
] | 0A |
Which of these is not necessary when examining the jugular venous pulse? | clinical_knowledge | [
"Patient's neck muscles should be relaxed",
"Timing the pulsation with the radial pulse",
"Good lighting",
"Patient lying at 45 degree angle"
] | 1B |
Fast-twitch fibres contain: | clinical_knowledge | [
"a relatively large number of mitochondria and low ATPase activity.",
"a relatively small number of mitochondria and low ATPase activity.",
"a relatively small number of mitochondria and high ATPase activity.",
"a relatively large number of mitochondria and high ATPase activity."
] | 2C |
What is a colles fracture? | clinical_knowledge | [
"Hand fracture.",
"Elbow fracture.",
"Finger fracture.",
"Fracture of the radius and ulna at the wrist."
] | 3D |
The rate of blood lactate accumulation is determined by: | clinical_knowledge | [
"the rate of muscle lactate production and the rate of muscle lactate efflux.",
"the rate of anaerobic glycolysis.",
"the rate of muscle glucose uptake.",
"the difference between the rate of lactate appearance and the rate of lactate clearance."
] | 3D |
Prosthetic groups are: | clinical_knowledge | [
"required by all enzymes in the cell.",
"loosely bound to enzymes via hydrogen bonds.",
"sites on the enzyme molecule that permit allosteric modification of enzyme activity.",
"tightly bound to enzymes and are required for their activity."
] | 3D |
Which of the following is true in peripheral neuropathy? | clinical_knowledge | [
"Sensory loss is demonstrated in a stocking distribution",
"The tone is increased bilaterally in the legs",
"Reflexes are very brisk with reinforcement",
"Weakness is more marked proximally than distally"
] | 0A |
Which of these options is not recognized as a cause of chronic cough? | clinical_knowledge | [
"Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease",
"Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitors",
"Long-term smoking",
"Sodium valproate"
] | 3D |
As a general principle what is the best approach to the use of analgesic drugs following surgery? | clinical_knowledge | [
"Give drugs only 'as required'.",
"Give drugs regularly with provision for additional 'as required' pain relief for breakthrough pain.",
"Use long-acting drugs twice daily.",
"Give only when pain scores are high."
] | 1B |
Which of the following best describes nociceptive pain? | clinical_knowledge | [
"Pain resulting from actual or potential tissue damage, which causes the release of chemical mediators that stimulate nerve fibres to initiate pain signals to the brain.",
"Pain resulting from pressure upon a nerve or group of nerves.",
"A disorder of a specific nerve or group of nerves resulting in the release... | 0A |
If a transfusion reaction is suspected, you should: | clinical_knowledge | [
"turn off the transfusion, inform medical staff immediately, and follow transfusion policy advice on dealing with acute transfusion reactions.",
"leave the transfusion running and contact the medical staff immediately.",
"disconnect and dispose of the blood bag immediately.",
"leave the transfusion running an... | 0A |
Which of the following is true of Paget's Disease? | clinical_knowledge | [
"Bowing of a long bone is a characteristic feature",
"Spinal cord compression is a common complication",
"Heart failure is not a recognized complication",
"Pathological fractures are not a feature"
] | 0A |
Your first action following confirmation of cardiac arrest is to: | clinical_knowledge | [
"ensure the emergency team/services are called.",
"give two rescue breaths.",
"give 30 chest compressions.",
"check the notes to see if the patient has a DNAR order."
] | 0A |
What is an urgent reason for catheterizing a patient? | clinical_knowledge | [
"Acute urinary retention.",
"Urinary tract infection.",
"Incontinence.",
"Because they asked."
] | 0A |
Who has legal responsibility for a patient's care during hospital admission, stay, and discharge? | clinical_knowledge | [
"The named nurse.",
"The named consultant.",
"The ward manager.",
"The GP."
] | 1B |
Your patient has diabetes. Why is this important? | clinical_knowledge | [
"These patients are more likely to bleed.",
"These patients are more likely to get urinary tract infections if their blood sugar is unstable.",
"These patients are more likely to have clear urine.",
"These patients are less likely to have catheter encrustation."
] | 1B |
What is a tracheostomy? | clinical_knowledge | [
"An opening in the anterior wall of the trachea above the cricoid cartilage.",
"An opening in the anterior wall of the trachea below the cricoid cartilage.",
"An opening in the anterior chest wall.",
"An opening in the posterior wall of the trachea below the cricoid cartilage."
] | 1B |
Which of the following is true of haematemesis? | clinical_knowledge | [
"A low blood pressure (<90mmHg systolic) and a tachycardia (>100/min) are worrying features",
"A pulse rate of 80/min in a patient taking Bisoprolol is reassuring",
"Abdominal pain is always present",
"An alcohol history is not essential"
] | 0A |
Which of the following is true of rheumatoid arthritis? | clinical_knowledge | [
"Rheumatoid factor is present in 25% of rheumatoid cases",
"It is an example of an oligoarthropathy",
"Anaemia is a common finding",
"Heberden's nodes are a feature"
] | 2C |
Why should careful consideration be given to providing people aged over 65 with information sources that are internet based? | clinical_knowledge | [
"They may have difficulty reading the screen.",
"Less than 30% of people over 65 years have access to the internet.",
"The internet is aimed at younger people.",
"They may not be able to type."
] | 1B |
How many CO2 and ATP molecules are formed during one complete turn of the tricarboxylic acid cycle (Krebs' cycle)? | clinical_knowledge | [
"2CO2 and 2ATP",
"2CO2 and 16ATP",
"2CO2 and 12ATP",
"2CO2 and 1ATP"
] | 3D |
The genome is: | clinical_knowledge | [
"the number of chromosomes found in the somatic cells of an organism.",
"the entire DNA sequence of an organism.",
"the entire list of proteins that an organism is capable of producing.",
"the DNA sequence of an entire chromosome."
] | 1B |
Which of the following statements is true about informal carers (as of 2020)? | clinical_knowledge | [
"50% of over 65s are providing informal care.",
"One in six over 65s is providing some form of informal care.",
"Informal carers should not be included in discharge planning.",
"The majority of informal carers are fit and active."
] | 1B |
In all-out exercise such as sprinting the first fibre types to fatigue are the: | clinical_knowledge | [
"Type I fibres.",
"Type Ia fibres.",
"Type IIa fibres.",
"Type IIX fibres."
] | 3D |
The main fate of lactate that leaves muscle and enters the circulation is: | clinical_knowledge | [
"conversion to urea in the liver.",
"conversion to glucose in the heart.",
"excretion via the kidneys.",
"uptake and oxidation by other tissues."
] | 3D |
The most rapid method to resynthesize ATP during exercise is through: | clinical_knowledge | [
"glycolysis.",
"phosphocreatine breakdown.",
"tricarboxylic acid cycle (Krebs' cycle).",
"glycogenolysis."
] | 1B |
The blood glucose concentration during 80-90 minutes of intermittent high intensity exercise: | clinical_knowledge | [
"frequently rises by 1 - 3 mM.",
"remains relatively unchanged.",
"frequently falls by 1 - 3 mM.",
"falls to hypoglycaemic levels."
] | 0A |
A surgical support can be used for: | clinical_knowledge | [
"prolapsed stomas.",
"high output stomas.",
"herniation around the stoma.",
"retraction of the stoma."
] | 2C |
Anaerobic metabolism refers to the generation of ATP: | clinical_knowledge | [
"without the involvement of ADP.",
"without the use of glycogen.",
"without the use of oxygen.",
"in the absence of available oxygen."
] | 2C |
Which of the following processes is not used to modify protein structure after translation has occurred? | clinical_knowledge | [
"Lipidation.",
"Attachment of more amino acids via peptide bonds.",
"Glycosylation.",
"Phosphorylation."
] | 1B |
A patient has been on the operating table for four hours. How long may it take for any pressure damage to be visible? | clinical_knowledge | [
"12 hours.",
"72 hours.",
"24 hours.",
"5 days."
] | 1B |
Which of the following is true of the assessment of power in the arms? | clinical_knowledge | [
"Grade 3/5 (MRC scale) represents movement of the arm only when gravity is eliminated",
"Flexion at the elbow is produced by the triceps muscle",
"The root value of shoulder abduction is C5",
"Grade 1/5 power represents no movement or muscle contraction"
] | 2C |
Two of the following are evident - pain at IV site, erythema, and swelling. What stage on the phlebitis scale is this and what should you do? | clinical_knowledge | [
"Stage 1 - observe cannula.",
"Stage 2 - re-site cannula.",
"Stage 3 - re-site cannula and consider treatment.",
"Stage 0 - do nothing."
] | 1B |
Which hormone is primarily responsible for fluid regulation? | clinical_knowledge | [
"Antidiuretic hormone.",
"Insulin.",
"Adrenaline.",
"Testosterone."
] | 0A |
The transcription of DNA to a molecule of messenger RNA occurs: | clinical_knowledge | [
"on the ribosomes.",
"in the cytosol.",
"in the nucleus.",
"only during cell division."
] | 2C |
Why should the short-acting bronchodilator be taken first? | clinical_knowledge | [
"It works to dilate the airways quickly, allowing better deposition of other medications.",
"They are colour-coded.",
"It is warmer than the others.",
"It is less moist than the others."
] | 0A |
Which of the following is true about an intention tremor? | clinical_knowledge | [
"It is worse at rest",
"It is caused by Parkinson's Disease",
"It is indicative of a cerebellar lesion",
"Dyscalculia is a common association"
] | 2C |
Glucose is transported into the muscle cell: | clinical_knowledge | [
"via protein transporters called GLUT4.",
"only in the presence of insulin.",
"via hexokinase.",
"via monocarbylic acid transporters."
] | 0A |
Oxygen is used: | clinical_knowledge | [
"in glycolysis.",
"in the conversion of fatty acids to acetyl CoA.",
"in the tricarboxylic acid cycle (Krebs' cycle).",
"in glycogenolysis."
] | 1B |
When you are taking a musculoskeletal history which of the following is true? | clinical_knowledge | [
"Drugs may be implicated in the causation of gout",
"A history of diarrhoea is not relevant",
"Difficulty rising from a chair is diagnostic of polymyalgic rheumatica",
"Joint stiffness of 5 minutes duration suggests an arthropathy"
] | 0A |
Why are male patients advised to take their own electric razor to hospital? | clinical_knowledge | [
"For patient comfort.",
"To make hospital as familiar as possible.",
"To minimize risk of cross-infection.",
"To allow shaving at a time convenient to the patient."
] | 2C |
Which organ secretes insulin? | clinical_knowledge | [
"The gastric parietal cells.",
"The pancreas.",
"The walls of the large intestine.",
"The autonomic nervous system."
] | 1B |
When teaching a patient inhaler technique, how will you ensure that a large proportion of the drug reaches the lower airways? | clinical_knowledge | [
"Ask them to take lots of small, quick breaths in before using the inhaler.",
"Ask them to breathe normally when using the inhaler.",
"Ask them to perform the procedure as quickly as they can.",
"Ask them to hold their breath at the end of the inspiration on using the inhaler."
] | 3D |
Why should a patient stand or sit as upright as possible when recording a peak flow rate? | clinical_knowledge | [
"To ensure best lung expansion and accuracy and consistency of readings.",
"This is the most comfortable position to perform any breathing test.",
"The counter on the meter will not move if the patient is lying down.",
"To ensure that their technique can be observed easily."
] | 0A |
A 14-16 gauge needle is most likely to be used for: | clinical_knowledge | [
"children.",
"elderly patients.",
"inserting in the back of the hand.",
"trauma or burns patients."
] | 3D |
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