Užduočių lapas tema Vidaus ligų ir chirurginė slauga: širdies ir kraujagyslių bei kvėpavimo sistemos su atsakymais

What is the normal PR interval on an adult ECG?

1. A0,12–0,20 seconds
2. B0,02–0,06 seconds
3. C1,0–1,2 seconds
4. D0,40–0,60 seconds

Which side effect is particularly linked with spironolactone in men?

1. AHair loss on the scalp and eyebrows
2. BA persistent dry, tickly cough
3. CBreast enlargement (gynaecomastia)
4. DOrange-red colouring of the urine

Which symptom should a patient taking a statin report promptly?

1. AMild hunger before meals
2. BSlightly darker morning urine
3. CA brief headache on the first day
4. DUnexplained muscle pain or weakness

Virchow's triad describes three factors that promote venous thrombosis. Which patient factor represents venous stasis?

1. AAn inherited clotting disorder
2. BDamage to a vein during hip surgery
3. CImmobility after major surgery
4. DTaking an oestrogen-containing pill

A nurse measures blood pressure on a large upper arm using a cuff that is too small. What effect will this have?

1. AThe reading will be accurate but slower
2. BOnly the pulse rate will be affected
3. CThe reading will be falsely high
4. DThe reading will be falsely low

Before the first treatment dose of a low-molecular-weight heparin for a PE, what does the nurse need to make sure of?

1. AThe patient has fasted for 12 hours
2. BA chest drain is in place
3. CThe patient's blood glucose is above 10 mmol/L (180 mg/dL)
4. DAn accurate, recent body weight is recorded

A nurse looked after a patient for a shift before smear-positive pulmonary TB was diagnosed, without wearing a respirator. What should happen?

1. AReport it so occupational health can arrange follow-up screening
2. BStay off work for six months in case symptoms develop
3. CTake no action, as healthcare workers are immune to TB
4. DStart a full six-month course of TB drugs at once without any tests

A patient is going home after a spontaneous pneumothorax treated with a chest drain. Which advice is correct?

1. ATake up scuba diving to strengthen the lungs
2. BFly home as soon as possible so they can recover in comfort there
3. CStop smoking and do not fly until a doctor confirms full resolution
4. DExpect it never to happen again, so no follow-up is needed