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

Come si somministrano spray o compresse di nitroglicerina (trinitrato di glicerile) per l'angina?

1. ASotto la lingua, con il paziente seduto
2. BSotto la lingua, con il paziente in piedi ben dritto
3. CMasticate e ingerite dopo un pasto
4. DIngerite intere con un bicchiere d'acqua

What is Kussmaul breathing?

1. AVery slow, shallow breathing from opioids
2. BBreathing that alternates between deep breaths and pauses
3. CNoisy breathing caused by a blocked upper airway
4. DDeep, rapid breathing in response to metabolic acidosis

What is an aneurysm?

1. AA blood clot in a deep vein
2. BA complete blockage of an artery by plaque
3. CA tear in the inner lining of a vein
4. DAn abnormal bulging of a weakened artery wall

Which position is usually best for the legs of a patient with chronic venous insufficiency and ankle swelling?

1. ARaised above the level of the heart when resting
2. BKept still in a standing position for long periods
3. CHanging down over the side of the bed
4. DCrossed at the knees while sitting

Un paziente con arteriopatia periferica ha dolore alla gamba di notte. Quale posizione può alleviarlo?

1. AApplicare una borsa dell'acqua calda direttamente sui piedi
2. BAvvolgere le gambe con bende compressive
3. CSollevare le gambe su cuscini sopra il livello del cuore
4. DLasciare le gambe penzoloni giù dal bordo del letto

During an episode of chest pain, a patient's ECG shows new horizontal ST depression. What does this most likely indicate?

1. APericarditis
2. BMyocardial ischaemia
3. CA normal finding during pain
4. DHyperkalaemia

A nurse has four cardiac patients. Which one should be seen first?

1. AA patient with angina whose chest pain has not eased with rest and who is sweating
2. BA patient with AF and a heart rate of 86/min who is due an apixaban dose this morning
3. CA patient with heart failure whose weight is 0,3 kg up on yesterday's morning weight
4. DA patient after a radial angiogram asking when they can eat

During CPR on an adult, a nurse notices a colleague compressing at about 140/min and leaning on the chest between compressions. Which correction is most appropriate?

1. ASlow to 100–120/min and allow full chest recoil
2. BPress more gently, to a depth of about 2 cm
3. CSpeed up to about 160/min to improve the blood flow
4. DStop compressions until a pulse is felt