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

What does central cyanosis of the lips and tongue indicate?

1. ANormal findings in older adults
2. BCold hands caused by the room, with normal oxygen levels
3. CA high haemoglobin level only
4. DLow oxygen saturation of the arterial blood

What does the term "dyspnoea" mean?

1. ABreathing that is deeper than normal
2. BThe feeling of difficult or uncomfortable breathing
3. CA breathing rate above 20 breaths per minute at rest
4. DA complete stop in breathing lasting over 10 seconds

Which side effect is typical of ACE inhibitors such as ramipril or lisinopril?

1. ASwelling of both ankles
2. BA productive cough with green sputum
3. CA persistent dry cough
4. DA fast, irregular heart rate

A patient with a regular narrow-complex tachycardia of 180/min is alert with a normal blood pressure. What is usually tried first?

1. AChest compressions until the rate slows
2. BA large oral dose of digoxin
3. CAn immediate unsynchronised shock with the defibrillator
4. DVagal manoeuvres such as a modified Valsalva

Which position is usually best for the legs of a patient with chronic venous insufficiency and ankle swelling?

1. ACrossed at the knees while sitting
2. BHanging down over the side of the bed
3. CRaised above the level of the heart when resting
4. DKept still in a standing position for long periods

Why does a large, rapidly forming pericardial effusion lower the blood pressure?

1. AIt makes the heart muscle contract too strongly and too fast
2. BIt causes the aortic valve to leak backwards into the ventricle
3. CIt compresses the heart and stops the ventricles filling
4. DIt dilates the arteries throughout the body

Two days after a coronary stent, a patient on aspirin and ticagrelor has black, tarry stools and feels faint on standing. What should the nurse do?

1. AGive a laxative and repeat the observations tomorrow
2. BCheck vital signs, report urgently and anticipate a blood count
3. CReassure the patient that iron tablets cause black stools
4. DStop both antiplatelet drugs permanently on the nurse's own decision

Pacientas, kuriam po NSTEMI įstatytas vainikinių arterijų stentas, klausia, kodėl vartoja du antiagregantus. Kuris atsakymas tiksliausias?

1. ABlokuojami du keliai, tai saugo stentą, bet didėja kraujavimo rizika
2. BAbu vaistai mažina cholesterolį, todėl nauji užsikimšimai negali susidaryti
3. CAntrasis vaistas saugo skrandžio gleivinę nuo aspirino
4. DAntrasis vaistas ištirpdo krešulį, sukėlusį pirminį infarktą