उत्तरों सहित मेड-सर्ज: हृदय-संवहनी और श्वसन वर्कशीट

डीप वेन थ्रोम्बोसिस की सबसे गंभीर जटिलता कौन-सी है?

1. Aसतही थ्रोम्बोफ़्लेबाइटिस
2. Bपल्मोनरी एम्बोलिज़्म (फुफ्फुसीय अन्तःशल्यता)
3. Cवैरिकोज़ वेन्स
4. Dथ्रोम्बोसिस के बाद पैर की सूजन

What does a "reliever" inhaler do in asthma?

1. AIt reduces the airway inflammation steadily over several weeks
2. BIt thins the mucus over several days
3. CIt kills bacteria in the airways
4. DIt relaxes the airway muscles quickly to ease symptoms

During cardiac arrest, how is adrenaline (epinephrine) usually given?

1. ABy subcutaneous injection into the abdomen
2. BBy mouth, crushed and given with water
3. CBy inhalation through a nebuliser mask
4. DIntravenously or by the intraosseous route

When should an adult with cystic fibrosis take pancreatic enzyme capsules?

1. AOnly when they have diarrhoea
2. BWith all meals and snacks that contain fat
3. COnce a day on waking, at least an hour before any food
4. DOnly at bedtime

Why is a higher level of HDL cholesterol considered protective?

1. AHDL lowers the blood pressure directly
2. BHDL thins the blood in the same way as an anticoagulant
3. CHDL carries cholesterol from the tissues back to the liver
4. DHDL is converted into vitamin D in the walls of the arteries

Why must anti-embolism stockings be measured and fitted correctly?

1. ACorrect fit is needed only to improve the appearance
2. BPoorly fitting stockings can cause pressure damage
3. CTight stockings work better, so the smallest size is always best
4. DLoose stockings make the patient's legs too warm at night

A patient with severe asthma develops a stable narrow-complex tachycardia, and IV adenosine is prescribed. What should the nurse do?

1. AGive it as a slow infusion over an hour to reduce side effects
2. BGive it orally instead of intravenously
3. CQuestion the prescription, as adenosine can cause bronchospasm
4. DGive it as prescribed, as adenosine is safe in every patient

After intubation, breath sounds are heard on the right side of the chest but not the left. What is the most likely cause?

1. AThe tube has entered the right main bronchus
2. BThe tube cuff has burst during insertion
3. CThe tube has entered the oesophagus
4. DThe left lung has completely filled with fluid