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

Which side effects are common after inhaled salbutamol (albuterol)?

1. AConstipation and dry eyes
2. BWeight gain and ankle swelling
3. CDrowsiness and a slow heart rate
4. DFine tremor and a fast heart rate

Quale reperto è tipico di una trombosi venosa profonda alla gamba?

1. AGonfiore del polpaccio da un solo lato, calore e dolorabilità
2. BEntrambi i piedi freddi, pallidi e senza polsi
3. CDolore al polpaccio camminando che passa in pochi minuti a riposo
4. DMacchie brune della pelle attorno a entrambe le caviglie

Legionnaires' disease is usually acquired from which source?

1. AContact with cats' litter trays while cleaning them at home
2. BContaminated water systems such as cooling towers and showers
3. CMosquito bites when travelling in warm, humid countries
4. DEating undercooked chicken or eggs bought from a market stall

Which energy-conservation advice is most useful for a patient with severe COPD?

1. AAvoid any activity at all, staying in a chair to save their energy
2. BDo all the household tasks quickly in the morning to get them done
3. CHold the breath while lifting heavy objects
4. DSit down for tasks such as washing and dressing, and pace activities

A patient has a heart rate of 36/min with hypotension and dizziness. Which drug is usually the first choice?

1. AOral bisoprolol
2. BIntravenous atropine
3. CIntravenous amiodarone
4. DIntravenous adenosine

Which skin changes around the ankles are typical of chronic venous insufficiency?

1. AA sharply defined red patch with fever
2. BA cold, white foot with no pulse
3. CBrown staining, swelling and dry, itchy skin
4. DPale, shiny, hairless skin with weak pulses

A patient with severe aortic stenosis is prescribed glyceryl trinitrate (nitroglycerin) for chest pain. Why should the nurse use particular caution?

1. AThere is no reason for caution, because GTN acts only on the coronary arteries
2. BGTN raises the blood pressure dangerously in aortic stenosis
3. CGTN makes the narrowed aortic valve tighten further within a few minutes
4. DVasodilators can cause a severe fall in BP with a fixed outflow obstruction

A patient on spironolactone and an ACE inhibitor has a potassium of 6,8 mmol/L (6,8 mEq/L) with peaked T waves. What is usually given first to protect the heart?

1. AA dose of digoxin
2. BOral potassium supplements
3. CIntravenous calcium gluconate or chloride
4. DAn IV furosemide bolus as the only treatment