Choroby wewnętrzne i chirurgiczne: układ krążenia i oddechowy: karta pracy z odpowiedziami

Which valve lies between the left atrium and the left ventricle?

1. AThe mitral valve
2. BThe pulmonary valve
3. CThe tricuspid valve
4. DThe aortic valve

What does the term "hypoxaemia" mean?

1. AA low level of oxygen in the arterial blood
2. BA high level of carbon dioxide in the blood
3. CA fast breathing rate with normal oxygen
4. DA low level of haemoglobin in the blood

Which of these is a common allergic trigger of asthma?

1. AEating rice
2. BHouse dust mite
3. CDrinking water
4. DWearing cotton clothes

A patient with stable angina is afraid nicotine patches will harm their heart. Which reply is most accurate?

1. ANicotine patches are much more harmful to the heart than cigarettes
2. BNicotine replacement is much safer than smoking and is recommended
3. CPeople with angina must stop smoking without any help
4. DNicotine replacement only works if smoking continues

How does intermittent pneumatic compression help prevent DVT?

1. AIt squeezes the legs in cycles to push venous blood towards the heart
2. BIt keeps the legs completely still to protect the veins
3. CIt breaks up and dissolves clots that have already formed in the veins
4. DIt warms the legs gently so the blood becomes thinner and flows faster

Pacjent ma migotanie przedsionków od ponad 48 godzin i jest zakwalifikowany do planowej kardiowersji. Dlaczego wcześniej potrzebne jest leczenie przeciwzakrzepowe?

1. ALeki przeciwzakrzepowe zmniejszają ból związany z wyładowaniem
2. BSkrzepliny w przedsionkach mogą się oderwać po powrocie rytmu zatokowego
3. CLeki przeciwzakrzepowe zmniejszają energię elektryczną potrzebną do wyładowania
4. DLeki przeciwzakrzepowe przywracają rytm zatokowy w migotaniu przedsionków

During a thrombolytic infusion for an MI, the patient develops a sudden severe headache, vomiting and new confusion. What should the nurse do first?

1. ASlow the infusion and give an antiemetic
2. BContinue the infusion, as headache is a common side effect
3. CStop the infusion and call for urgent medical help
4. DGive a second dose to finish the treatment

A patient with infective endocarditis is on IV gentamicin with another antibiotic. Which monitoring is most important?

1. ABlood glucose only
2. BDrug levels, renal function and hearing or balance changes
3. CLiver size by daily palpation and weekly abdominal ultrasound
4. DPeak flow readings and spirometry before and after each dose