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

Which symptom should a patient taking a statin report promptly?

1. ASlightly darker morning urine
2. BMild hunger before meals
3. CUnexplained muscle pain or weakness
4. DA brief headache on the first day

Koks įprastas TNS tikslinis intervalas pacientui, vartojančiam varfariną dėl prieširdžių virpėjimo?

1. A0,5–1,0
2. B1,0–1,5
3. C4,0–5,0
4. D2,0–3,0

When is pneumonia classed as hospital-acquired?

1. AWhen it starts 48 hours or more after admission
2. BWhen the patient had symptoms before admission
3. COnly when it is caused by a virus
4. DWhen it starts within the first hour after admission

A woman with hypertension who takes lisinopril says she is planning a pregnancy. What should the nurse advise?

1. ADiscuss switching medicine with the prescriber before trying to conceive
2. BContinue lisinopril, as it is the safest blood pressure drug in pregnancy
3. CDouble the dose to protect the baby from high blood pressure
4. DStop all blood pressure treatment straight away without telling anyone

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

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

Why must anti-embolism stockings be measured and fitted correctly?

1. ACorrect fit is needed only to improve the appearance
2. BPoorly fitting stockings can cause pressure damage
3. CLoose stockings make the patient's legs too warm at night
4. DTight stockings work better, so the smallest size is always best

A patient on three blood pressure drugs still has high readings at every visit. What should the nurse check first?

1. AWhether the patient is taking the medicines as prescribed
2. BWhether the patient needs surgery on the renal arteries
3. CWhether the readings should be ignored
4. DWhether a fourth drug can be added at today's appointment

A ventilated patient is coughing, and the high-pressure alarm sounds. Coarse sounds are heard over the trachea. What should the nurse do first?

1. ADeflate the endotracheal tube cuff fully
2. BTurn the alarm off and reassess the patient in an hour
3. CIncrease the tidal volume on the ventilator to overcome it
4. DAssess the patient and suction if secretions are present