Scheda di esercizi di Area medico-chirurgica: cardiovascolare e respiratoria con soluzioni

How is cystic fibrosis inherited?

1. AAutosomal recessive
2. BIt is not inherited
3. CX-linked recessive
4. DAutosomal dominant

What does stridor usually indicate?

1. ANarrowing of the upper airway
2. BInflammation of the pleura
3. CFluid in the alveoli
4. DNarrowing of the small airways

Which valve lies between the left atrium and the left ventricle?

1. AThe pulmonary valve
2. BThe tricuspid valve
3. CThe aortic valve
4. DThe mitral valve

Septic shock belongs to which category of shock?

1. ADistributive shock
2. BHypovolaemic shock
3. CCardiogenic shock
4. DObstructive shock

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

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

How does intermittent pneumatic compression help prevent DVT?

1. AIt warms the legs gently so the blood becomes thinner and flows faster
2. BIt squeezes the legs in cycles to push venous blood towards the heart
3. CIt keeps the legs completely still to protect the veins
4. DIt breaks up and dissolves clots that have already formed in the veins

A patient with end-stage COPD has severe breathlessness at rest despite optimal treatment and wants comfort-focused care. Which measure is recognised to help?

1. AEncouraging long walks to build fitness
2. BA low-dose opioid with a hand-held fan and calm positioning
3. CHigh-flow oxygen at 15 L/min whatever the oxygen saturation is
4. DStopping all medicines, including inhalers

A patient had 40 minutes of chest pain at rest. The ECG shows ST depression without ST elevation, and the troponin is rising. What is the diagnosis?

1. AST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)
2. BAcute pericarditis
3. CNon-ST-elevation myocardial infarction
4. DStable angina