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

What should patients starting rifampicin (rifampin) be told about their urine, sweat and tears?

1. AThey may turn orange-red, which is harmless
2. BThey will become completely colourless
3. CThey may turn green, which means infection
4. DThey may turn black, which means bleeding

Quale intervento rallenta in modo più efficace la progressione della BPCO in un fumatore?

1. ACorticosteroidi orali quotidiani
2. BOssigeno domiciliare a lungo termine
3. CSmettere di fumare
4. DAntibiotici orali a lungo termine

What is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR?

1. A50 compressions to 5 breaths
2. B15 compressions to 2 breaths
3. C5 compressions to 1 breath
4. D30 compressions to 2 breaths

What is the purpose of a mucolytic such as carbocisteine in chronic productive cough?

1. ATo widen the airways within minutes
2. BTo make sputum thinner and easier to cough up
3. CTo kill bacteria in the airways
4. DTo stop the patient coughing completely, day and night

A patient with bronchiectasis of the right lower lobe is taught postural drainage. How should they be positioned?

1. AWith the affected lobe lowest so it fills with mucus
2. BSitting fully upright at all times
3. CWith the affected lobe uppermost so gravity drains it
4. DFlat on the back with the arms raised

The telemetry monitor suddenly shows a chaotic waveform resembling ventricular fibrillation, but the patient is talking and brushing their teeth. What should the nurse do first?

1. AStart chest compressions straight away and call the arrest team
2. BDeliver an immediate defibrillation shock before checking anything
3. CGive IV amiodarone as a bolus
4. DCheck the patient and the electrodes, as this is likely artefact

Why is the cuff pressure of an endotracheal or tracheostomy tube checked regularly?

1. AToo high a pressure damages the trachea; too low allows aspiration
2. BThe cuff pressure directly controls the patient's oxygen saturation
3. CThe cuff pressure sets the ventilator's breathing rate
4. DThe cuff must be kept fully deflated in every ventilated patient

Un paziente con BPCO torna a casa con ossigenoterapia a lungo termine. Quale punto educativo è più importante per la sicurezza?

1. AAumentare il flusso quanto necessario quando si è senza fiato
2. BNon fumare mai e non permettere fiamme libere vicino all'ossigeno
3. CUsare la vaselina per lenire le narici secche
4. DConservare le bombole di scorta accanto ai fornelli