Med-surg: cardiovascular & respiratory worksheet with answers

Which symptom is typical of peripheral arterial disease?

1. AAnkle swelling that worsens through the day and eases overnight
2. BA warm, red, swollen calf on one side
3. CItchy brown skin around the ankles
4. DCalf cramp on walking that settles with rest

What is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR?

1. A5 compressions to 1 breath
2. B15 compressions to 2 breaths
3. C30 compressions to 2 breaths
4. D50 compressions to 5 breaths

Which finding is typical of a deep vein thrombosis in the leg?

1. AOne-sided calf swelling, warmth and tenderness
2. BCalf pain on walking that settles within minutes of rest
3. CBoth feet cold, pale and without pulses
4. DBrown skin staining around both ankles

During airway suctioning, when should suction be applied?

1. ABefore the catheter enters the airway
2. BOnly while inserting the catheter
3. CContinuously for at least 30 seconds
4. DOnly while withdrawing the catheter

A patient with heart failure takes furosemide once a day. When is the best time to take it?

1. AJust before the evening meal, with a large drink
2. BAt bedtime, so the effect lasts through the night
3. CIn the morning, to avoid needing the toilet at night
4. DWhenever the ankles look swollen, on those days only

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

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

Two days after a coronary stent, a patient on aspirin and ticagrelor has black, tarry stools and feels faint on standing. What should the nurse do?

1. AReassure the patient that iron tablets cause black stools
2. BStop both antiplatelet drugs permanently on the nurse's own decision
3. CCheck vital signs, report urgently and anticipate a blood count
4. DGive a laxative and repeat the observations tomorrow

A patient has been on continuous NIV via a full-face mask for two days. Which nursing measure helps prevent the most common complication?

1. ACheck mask fit and protect the bridge of the nose
2. BRemove the mask for an hour each time the alarm sounds
3. CTighten the straps as far as they will go to stop any leak
4. DUse the same mask size for every patient