Робочий аркуш «Медсестринство в терапії та хірургії: серцево-судинна та дихальна системи» з відповідями

Which test is used to screen for an abdominal aortic aneurysm?

1. AAn abdominal ultrasound scan
2. BA peak expiratory flow test
3. CA resting 12-lead ECG
4. DA plain chest X-ray

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency is an inherited cause of which lung disease?

1. ALung cancer
2. BPneumothorax
3. CEmphysema
4. DAsthma

When do the coronary arteries of the left ventricle mainly fill with blood?

1. ADuring diastole
2. BDuring systole
3. COnly during exercise
4. DOnly during inspiration

Why is a beta-blocker started at a low dose and increased slowly in heart failure?

1. AIt can briefly worsen symptoms before long-term benefit appears
2. BIt works only if the dose is never changed after the first day
3. CIt is safe only at the highest possible dose from the very start
4. DIt must be stopped as soon as symptoms improve

Shortly after a permanent pacemaker is inserted via the subclavian vein, the patient becomes breathless with reduced breath sounds on that side. What complication should be suspected?

1. APneumothorax
2. BAsthma
3. CPericarditis
4. DPulmonary oedema

Which foot care advice is correct for a patient with peripheral arterial disease?

1. AUse a hot water bottle on the feet at night
2. BCheck the feet daily and wear well-fitting shoes
3. CWalk barefoot at home to strengthen the feet
4. DCut corns with a razor blade to prevent pressure

Ten days after cardiac surgery, a patient has a fever, a red sternal wound with discharge and a clicking feeling in the chest when coughing. What should the nurse suspect?

1. ACostochondritis caused by forceful coughing
2. BPericarditis from the operation
3. CSternal wound infection with an unstable sternum
4. DNormal wound healing with some expected discharge

A patient taking warfarin for AF falls and hits their head. An hour later they are drowsy and have vomited. What is the priority?

1. AGive paracetamol (acetaminophen) and a light meal
2. BEncourage sleep and check observations at the next routine time
3. CUrgent escalation for CT of the head and anticoagulant reversal
4. DWithhold tonight's warfarin and review tomorrow