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

Which chamber of the heart pumps blood into the aorta?

1. AThe left atrium
2. BThe right atrium
3. CThe right ventricle
4. DThe left ventricle

How is cystic fibrosis inherited?

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

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

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

After varicose vein surgery, which advice is usually given?

1. AWear the compression stockings as advised and walk regularly
2. BStay in bed for two weeks with the legs hanging down
3. CStand still for long periods to help the veins heal
4. DAvoid all walking until the bruising has gone

Il liquido in un drenaggio toracico ha smesso di oscillare. Che cosa può significare?

1. AIl livello d'acqua nella camera è ora troppo alto per muoversi
2. BIl polmone si è riespanso, oppure il tubo è piegato od ostruito
3. CIl sistema di drenaggio ha iniziato a drenare l'addome
4. DSi è sviluppato un nuovo pneumotorace sull'altro lato

Why is aspirin chewed rather than swallowed whole in a suspected acute coronary syndrome?

1. AChewing speeds absorption, giving a faster antiplatelet effect
2. BWhole aspirin tablets cannot be absorbed at all from the gut
3. CChewing changes aspirin into an anticoagulant
4. DChewing stops the aspirin from irritating the lining of the stomach

The monitor shows a regular broad-complex tachycardia at 180/min. The patient is alert with BP 126/78 mmHg and no chest pain. What is the most appropriate plan?

1. ARecord a 12-lead ECG, call senior help and anticipate an antiarrhythmic
2. BReassure the patient, as this is a normal rhythm
3. CStart chest compressions straight away and give a dose of IV adrenaline
4. DDeliver an unsynchronised shock immediately, before any other assessment

A patient being treated for pulmonary TB repeatedly misses doses and stops when they feel better. Which strategy is most effective?

1. ASwitching to a single drug to make it easier
2. BDoubling the dose on the days the patient remembers to take it
3. CDirectly observed therapy with support for barriers to adherence
4. DStopping treatment, as it is clearly not working for this patient