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

Which chamber of the heart pumps blood into the aorta?

1. AThe left ventricle
2. BThe right ventricle
3. CThe left atrium
4. DThe right atrium

Which three symptoms are classic in severe aortic stenosis?

1. AExertional chest pain, fainting and breathlessness
2. BFever, painful swollen joints and a spreading skin rash
3. CWheeze, cough and clear sputum
4. DCalf pain, leg swelling and redness of one leg

What does the term "hypoxaemia" mean?

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

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

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

A patient who had a stroke has a weak swallow. Which measure most reduces the risk of aspiration pneumonia?

1. ALying flat for 30 minutes after eating to aid digestion
2. BA swallowing assessment and sitting upright for meals
3. CGiving thin fluids quickly through a straw between meals
4. DGiving meals while the patient is drowsy

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

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

A nurse reviews inhaler use with a patient who has asthma and uses a separate steroid preventer inhaler and a salbutamol reliever. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

1. A"I rinse my mouth after the steroid inhaler."
2. B"I use my steroid inhaler when I start to wheeze."
3. C"I carry my blue reliever inhaler with me."
4. D"I use my steroid inhaler every day, even when I feel well."

A patient with pneumonia has a temperature of 39 °C, pain and a sinus tachycardia of 122/min. BP is normal. What is the best way to manage the heart rate?

1. ATreat the fever, pain and possible dehydration, then reassess
2. BArrange urgent electrical cardioversion to restore a normal rate
3. CGive a beta-blocker to bring the heart rate below 100/min
4. DGive IV adenosine