Werkblad Medisch-chirurgisch: cardiovasculair en respiratoir met antwoorden

Which muscle does most of the work of quiet breathing?

1. AThe abdominal muscles
2. BThe trapezius
3. CThe sternocleidomastoid
4. DThe diaphragm

Legionnaires' disease is usually acquired from which source?

1. AMosquito bites when travelling in warm, humid countries
2. BContact with cats' litter trays while cleaning them at home
3. CEating undercooked chicken or eggs bought from a market stall
4. DContaminated water systems such as cooling towers and showers

Which colour change is typical of Raynaud's phenomenon?

1. AThe whole arm turns pale and then black
2. BFingers turn yellow, then green, then brown
3. CFingers stay red and hot for several days
4. DFingers turn white, then blue, then red

Which energy-conservation advice is most useful for a patient with severe COPD?

1. ASit down for tasks such as washing and dressing, and pace activities
2. BAvoid any activity at all, staying in a chair to save their energy
3. CHold the breath while lifting heavy objects
4. DDo all the household tasks quickly in the morning to get them done

During airway suctioning, when should suction be applied?

1. ABefore the catheter enters the airway
2. BOnly while withdrawing the catheter
3. COnly while inserting the catheter
4. DContinuously for at least 30 seconds

During an episode of chest pain, a patient's ECG shows new horizontal ST depression. What does this most likely indicate?

1. AMyocardial ischaemia
2. BA normal finding during pain
3. CPericarditis
4. DHyperkalaemia

Which task for a stable patient with heart failure can the registered nurse most appropriately delegate to a healthcare assistant (unlicensed assistive personnel)?

1. AMeasuring and recording the morning weight
2. BDeciding whether to give the furosemide dose
3. CAssessing lung sounds for new crackles
4. DTeaching the patient about a low-salt diet

A patient is listed for coronary angiography in the morning. Which pre-procedure result should the nurse report to the team?

1. AA normal platelet count
2. BA blood glucose of 5,4 mmol/L (97 mg/dL)
3. CA haemoglobin in the normal range
4. DA markedly reduced eGFR