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

Quale sintomo è tipico dell'arteriopatia periferica?

1. AGonfiore alle caviglie che peggiora durante il giorno e migliora nella notte
2. BPelle bruna e pruriginosa attorno alle caviglie
3. CUn polpaccio caldo, rosso e gonfio da un lato
4. DCrampo al polpaccio camminando che passa con il riposo

What is the pulse pressure?

1. AThe difference between the systolic and diastolic pressures
2. BThe pressure measured in the right atrium at rest
3. CThe average arterial pressure over one whole cardiac cycle
4. DThe number of pulse beats counted in one minute

During manual blood pressure measurement, what does the first clear tapping sound (Korotkoff phase 1) mark?

1. AThe systolic pressure
2. BThe diastolic pressure
3. CThe pulse pressure
4. DThe mean arterial pressure

Which investigation is usually used to confirm a deep vein thrombosis in the leg?

1. AAn exercise ECG
2. BA lung function test
3. CCompression duplex ultrasound
4. DA plain chest X-ray and an ECG

What is the purpose of cardiac resynchronisation therapy (a biventricular pacemaker)?

1. ATo make both ventricles contract together and more efficiently
2. BTo deliver a shock whenever the heart rate exceeds 100/min
3. CTo slow the atrial rate in patients with atrial fibrillation
4. DTo replace a damaged heart valve

Quale punteggio di gravità della polmonite usa confusione, urea, frequenza respiratoria, pressione arteriosa ed età?

1. ACURB-65
2. BPunteggio di Wells
3. CCHA₂DS₂-VASc
4. DNEWS2

Which instruction from the registered nurse to a healthcare assistant (unlicensed assistive personnel) caring for a patient with COPD is most appropriate?

1. A"Teach him how to use his new inhaler this afternoon after his rest."
2. B"Turn his oxygen up to whatever he needs if he looks short of breath."
3. C"Tell me straight away if his SpO₂ is under 88% or he is more breathless."
4. D"Listen to his chest after lunch and let me know what you can hear."

Two adults with cystic fibrosis are admitted to the same ward. What is the correct infection-control plan?

1. ANurse them in separate single rooms and keep them apart
2. BUse standard precautions only, as CF is not infectious
3. CLet them share physiotherapy sessions and equipment
4. DPut them in the same bay so they can support each other