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

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

1. A30 compressions to 2 breaths
2. B15 compressions to 2 breaths
3. C50 compressions to 5 breaths
4. D5 compressions to 1 breath

How is cardiac output calculated?

1. AHeart rate multiplied by stroke volume
2. BStroke volume divided by heart rate
3. CSystolic pressure minus diastolic pressure
4. DMean arterial pressure multiplied by heart rate

Which cardiac arrest rhythms are shockable?

1. AVentricular fibrillation and pulseless ventricular tachycardia
2. BAtrial fibrillation and atrial flutter
3. CAsystole and pulseless electrical activity with a slow rate
4. DSinus rhythm and sinus tachycardia with a normal pulse

How big should a suction catheter be compared with the tracheostomy or endotracheal tube?

1. ALarger than the tube, so that it clears it completely
2. BExactly the same diameter as the tube, for a tight fit
3. CAny size, as the diameter does not matter
4. DNo more than half the internal diameter of the tube

Which side effect is particularly common with verapamil?

1. ADiarrhoea
2. BDry cough
3. CHair loss
4. DConstipation

A patient is starting doxazosin, an alpha-blocker, for hypertension. Which advice is most important?

1. AStop it suddenly if the heart rate rises after the first few doses
2. BAvoid all potassium-containing foods
3. CTake it with a large glass of grapefruit juice to improve absorption
4. DTake the first dose at bedtime, as dizziness and fainting can occur

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

After a faulty gas heater was found at home, a patient has headache, nausea and confusion. SpO₂ is 99% on air. What is the priority treatment?

1. AHigh-concentration oxygen via a non-rebreather mask
2. BParacetamol (acetaminophen) and observation only
3. CReassurance, because the oxygen saturation is normal
4. DOxygen at 1 L/min via nasal cannula