Терапия и хирургия: сердечно-сосудистая и дыхательная системы: лист заданий с ответами

Which sound is typical of a pleural friction rub?

1. AFine bubbling sounds that clear with coughing
2. BA creaking, grating sound with each breath
3. CA high-pitched musical sound on expiration
4. DA harsh sound on breathing in from the throat

Which side effects are common after inhaled salbutamol (albuterol)?

1. ADrowsiness and a slow heart rate
2. BFine tremor and a fast heart rate
3. CWeight gain and ankle swelling
4. DConstipation and dry eyes

What does the term "hypoxaemia" mean?

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

A patient who had a leg amputation says they feel burning pain in the missing foot. What is the best response?

1. AExplain that burning pain in the missing foot shows wound infection
2. BExplain that phantom limb pain is real and arrange treatment
3. CTell the patient the pain must be imaginary as the foot has gone
4. DAdvise that it will be ignored until it stops

Which skin changes around the ankles are typical of chronic venous insufficiency?

1. AA sharply defined red patch with fever
2. BBrown staining, swelling and dry, itchy skin
3. CA cold, white foot with no pulse
4. DPale, shiny, hairless skin with weak pulses

A patient with diabetes is starting a beta-blocker. What should the nurse teach about hypoglycaemia?

1. ASome warning signs, such as a fast heartbeat, may be masked
2. BHypoglycaemia will always cause a very slow and weak pulse
3. CInsulin should be stopped while taking a beta-blocker
4. DThe beta-blocker will prevent all episodes of hypoglycaemia

A frightened young woman is breathing fast and has tingling fingers. Her blood gas shows pH 7,50 and a low PaCO₂. SpO₂ is 99% on air. What does this show?

1. AMetabolic acidosis from kidney failure
2. BRespiratory alkalosis from hyperventilation
3. CRespiratory acidosis from hypoventilation
4. DMetabolic alkalosis from vomiting

After intubation, breath sounds are heard on the right side of the chest but not the left. What is the most likely cause?

1. AThe tube has entered the right main bronchus
2. BThe tube has entered the oesophagus
3. CThe left lung has completely filled with fluid
4. DThe tube cuff has burst during insertion