Med-surg: cardiovascular & respiratory worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

What is the usual flow range for oxygen by standard nasal cannula in adults?

  1. A1–6 L/min
  2. B20–40 L/min
  3. C10–15 L/min
  4. D0.1–0.2 L/min
2.Easy

What is bronchiectasis?

  1. ADestruction of the alveolar walls with air trapping
  2. BA brief spasm of the airways that fully reverses with treatment
  3. CPermanent widening of the bronchi with chronic sputum
  4. DA tumour of the main bronchus
3.Easy

What is an aneurysm?

  1. AA blood clot in a deep vein
  2. BAn abnormal bulging of a weakened artery wall
  3. CA complete blockage of an artery by plaque
  4. DA tear in the inner lining of a vein
4.Medium

During an episode of chest pain, a patient's ECG shows new horizontal ST depression. What does this most likely indicate?

  1. AMyocardial ischaemia
  2. BHyperkalaemia
  3. CA normal finding during pain
  4. DPericarditis
5.Medium

After a bronchoscopy with throat anaesthesia, when can the patient eat and drink?

  1. AOnly after a chest X-ray has been reported
  2. BWhen the gag and cough reflexes have returned
  3. CAfter a full 24 hours without food
  4. DImmediately after the scope is removed
6.Medium

After a prescribed IV fluid bolus for hypotension, what should the nurse do next?

  1. AStop all monitoring if the patient says they feel better
  2. BStart a second fluid bolus straight away without checking anything
  3. CReassess heart rate, blood pressure, urine output and lung sounds
  4. DWait until the next routine observations in four hours
7.Hard

A patient with life-threatening asthma has not responded to repeated nebulised salbutamol (albuterol), ipratropium and steroids. Which drug is commonly given intravenously next?

  1. AMagnesium sulfate
  2. BIntravenous furosemide
  3. CMorphine
  4. DMetoprolol
8.Hard

A patient regains a pulse after a ventricular fibrillation arrest that was probably caused by a heart attack. Which investigation is most urgent?

  1. ASpirometry
  2. BA lumbar puncture
  3. CAn abdominal ultrasound
  4. DA 12-lead ECG

Answer key

  1. 1. A · 1–6 L/min
  2. 2. C · Permanent widening of the bronchi with chronic sputum
  3. 3. B · An abnormal bulging of a weakened artery wall
  4. 4. A · Myocardial ischaemia
  5. 5. B · When the gag and cough reflexes have returned
  6. 6. C · Reassess heart rate, blood pressure, urine output and lung sounds
  7. 7. A · Magnesium sulfate
  8. 8. D · A 12-lead ECG

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