Werkblad Medisch-chirurgisch: cardiovasculair en respiratoir met antwoorden

Mesothelioma of the pleura is strongly linked with exposure to which substance?

1. AWood smoke
2. BCoal dust
3. CAsbestos
4. DPollen

Which electrolyte do ACE inhibitors commonly raise?

1. ACalcium
2. BSodium
3. CPotassium
4. DMagnesium

What is a thoracentesis?

1. ARemoving a lobe of the lung
2. BRemoving fluid from the pleural space with a needle
3. CMeasuring lung volumes by blowing into a tube
4. DInserting a flexible camera into the airways to look inside

How do clopidogrel and ticagrelor work?

1. AThey directly inhibit thrombin in the plasma
2. BThey block the platelet ADP (P2Y₁₂) receptor
3. CThey dissolve fibrin in existing clots
4. DThey inhibit the vitamin K-dependent clotting factors in the liver

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

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

A patient with angle-closure glaucoma needs nebulised ipratropium. What precaution is sensible?

1. AMix it with an eye drop before putting it in the nebuliser
2. BRun it at the highest possible gas flow
3. CGive it only with the patient lying completely flat
4. DUse a mouthpiece or protect the eyes from the mist

A ventilated patient suddenly desaturates to 82%. The cause is not obvious and the ventilator alarms are sounding. What should the nurse do first?

1. AIncrease the sedation and watch the monitor for the next half hour
2. BSilence the alarm and wait for the result of the next routine blood gas
3. CChange the ventilator settings to a higher rate
4. DDisconnect and hand-ventilate with 100% oxygen while calling for help

Een patiënt die gisteren met een ACE-remmer is begonnen, krijgt zwelling van de lippen en tong en een hese stem. Wat moet de verpleegkundige als eerste doen?

1. AIJs op de lippen leggen en 's ochtends opnieuw beoordelen
2. BDe volgende dosis vroeg geven, want dat laat de zwelling snel afnemen
3. CDe luchtweg beoordelen, dringend hulp inroepen en verdere doses achterhouden
4. DUitleggen dat dit een verwachte, onschuldige bijwerking is