Med-surg: cardiovascular & respiratory worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

What is atelectasis?

  1. ANarrowing of the airways caused by spasm of smooth muscle
  2. BCollapse of part of the lung so the alveoli contain no air
  3. CInfection of the lung tissue causing the alveoli to fill with pus
  4. DFluid in the space around the lung
2.Easy

In an adult over 40, an added third heart sound (S3) most often suggests which problem?

  1. AA normal finding of good fitness
  2. BA narrowed aortic valve
  3. CHeart failure with fluid overload
  4. DInflammation of the pericardium
3.Easy

Which vaccine is used to protect against tuberculosis?

  1. AMMR
  2. BBCG
  3. CDTaP
  4. DHPV
4.Medium

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

  1. AInsulin should be stopped while taking a beta-blocker
  2. BThe beta-blocker will prevent all episodes of hypoglycaemia
  3. CSome warning signs, such as a fast heartbeat, may be masked
  4. DHypoglycaemia will always cause a very slow and weak pulse
5.Medium

A patient with supraventricular tachycardia is to receive IV adenosine. What should the nurse warn them about?

  1. ABrief flushing or chest tightness and a pause of a few seconds
  2. BA headache that lasts for several days afterwards
  3. CA burning pain along the arm vein for about a week
  4. DSeveral hours of drowsiness, slurred speech and confusion afterwards
6.Medium

According to current guidance, when should oxygen be given to a patient with an acute coronary syndrome?

  1. AAlways at 15 L/min, whatever the saturation
  2. BOnly once the troponin result is available
  3. CNever, because oxygen harms heart muscle
  4. DOnly when SpO₂ is below the target range
7.Hard

On day 2 after a surgical tracheostomy, the tube falls out. The patient is breathing but distressed. What should the nurse do first?

  1. AForce the tube back through the stoma immediately with firm pressure
  2. BLeave the patient alone while fetching a new tube
  3. CCover the stoma completely with a sealed dressing and wait for help
  4. DCall for expert help and give oxygen to both the face and the stoma
8.Hard

Two days after coronary artery bypass surgery, a patient feels palpitations. The pulse is irregularly irregular at 140/min and BP is 112/70 mmHg. Which rhythm is most likely?

  1. ASinus tachycardia
  2. BComplete heart block
  3. CVentricular fibrillation
  4. DAtrial fibrillation

Answer key

  1. 1. B · Collapse of part of the lung so the alveoli contain no air
  2. 2. C · Heart failure with fluid overload
  3. 3. B · BCG
  4. 4. C · Some warning signs, such as a fast heartbeat, may be masked
  5. 5. A · Brief flushing or chest tightness and a pause of a few seconds
  6. 6. D · Only when SpO₂ is below the target range
  7. 7. D · Call for expert help and give oxygen to both the face and the stoma
  8. 8. D · Atrial fibrillation

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