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

Which examination findings are typical of a large pleural effusion?

1. ACoarse crackles that clear on coughing
2. BDullness to percussion and reduced breath sounds
3. CHyper-resonance and a loud wheeze over the affected side
4. DNormal percussion and bronchial breathing

Which vaccine is used to protect against tuberculosis?

1. ADTaP
2. BHPV
3. CBCG
4. DMMR

What is pitting oedema?

1. ASwelling that keeps a dent for a while after firm pressure
2. BRedness of the skin that turns white when it is pressed
3. CSwelling that is hard and does not dent at all when pressed
4. DA small sore that forms on the shin

Which side effect is particularly common with verapamil?

1. AConstipation
2. BDry cough
3. CHair loss
4. DDiarrhoea

Before the first treatment dose of a low-molecular-weight heparin for a PE, what does the nurse need to make sure of?

1. AAn accurate, recent body weight is recorded
2. BThe patient has fasted for 12 hours
3. CA chest drain is in place
4. DThe patient's blood glucose is above 10 mmol/L (180 mg/dL)

How does digoxin help a patient with atrial fibrillation and heart failure?

1. AIt lowers potassium to stabilise the heart
2. BIt speeds conduction through the AV node to the ventricles
3. CIt dissolves clots that have formed in the left atrium
4. DIt slows AV node conduction and increases contractility

A patient with asthma needs their reliever every three hours and their peak flow is falling well below their personal best. What does their action plan most likely advise?

1. AWait two weeks to see whether it improves without any change
2. BDo extra exercise to open the airways
3. CFollow the worsening-asthma steps and get a same-day review
4. DStop the preventer inhaler for a few days to rest the lungs

A nurse finds a patient collapsed in bed and unresponsive. What should the nurse do first?

1. AShout for help, open the airway and check breathing for up to 10 seconds
2. BLeave the patient to fetch a defibrillator before calling anyone
3. CGive two rescue breaths, then check the blood glucose before calling anyone
4. DTake a full set of observations, including temperature and blood glucose