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Myocardial infarction
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11. Which of the following is the most common symptom of myocardial infarction (MI)?
- AA. Chest pain
- BB. Dyspnea
- CC. Edema
- DD. Palpitations
22. An intravenous analgesic frequently administered to relieve chest pain associated with MI is:
- AA. Meperidine hydrochloride
- BB. Hydromorphone hydrochloride
- CC. Morphine sulfate
- DD. Codeine sulfate
33. The classic ECG changes that occur with an MI include all of the following except:
- AA. An absent P wave
- BB. An abnormal Q wave
- CC. T-wave inversion
- DD. ST segment elevation
44. Which of the following statements about myocardial infarction pain is incorrect?
- AA. It is relieved by rest and inactivity.
- BB. It is substernal in location.
- CC. It is sudden in onset and prolonged in duration.
- DD. It is viselike and radiates to the shoulders and arms.
55. Myocardial cell damage can be reflected by high levels of cardiac enzymes. The cardiac-specific isoenzyme is:
- AA. Alkaline phosphatase
- BB. Creatine kinase (CK-MB)
- CC. Myoglobin
- DD. Troponin
6You’re educating a patient about the causes of a myocardial infarction. Which statement by the patient indicates they misunderstood your teaching and requires you to re-educate them?
- AA. Coronary artery dissection can happen spontaneously and occurs more in women.
- BB. The most common cause of a myocardial infarction is a coronary spasm from illicit drug use or hypertension.
- CC. Patients who have coronary artery disease are at high risk for developing a myocardial infarction.
- DD. Both A and B are incorrect.
7. You note in the patient's chart that the patient recently had a myocardial infarction due to a blockage in the left coronary artery. You know that which of the following is true about this type of blockage?
- AA. A blockage in the left coronary artery causes the least amount of damage to the heart muscle.
- BB. Left coronary artery blockages can cause anterior wall death which affects the left ventricle.
- CC. Left coronary artery blockage can cause posterior wall death which affects the right ventricle.
- DD. The left anterior descending artery is least likely to be affected by coronary artery disease.
83. A patient is 36 hours status post a myocardial infarction. The patient is starting to complain of chest pain when they lay flat or cough. You note on auscultation of the heart a grating, harsh sound. What complication is this patient mostly likely suffering from?
- AA. Cardiac dissection
- BB. Ventricular septum rupture
- CC. Mitral valve prolapse
- DD. Pericarditis
94. After a myocardial infraction, at what time (approximately) do the macrophages present at the site of injury to perform granulation of the tissue?
- AA. 24 hours
- BB. 2 days
- CC. 10 days
- DD. 6 hours
10. 24-36 hours after a myocardial infarction _____________ congregate at the site during the inflammation phase.
- AA. Neutrophils
- BB. Eosinophils
- CC. Platelets
- DD. Macrophages
116. A patient is complaining of chest pain. You obtain a 12-lead EKG and see ST elevation in leads II, III, AVF. What area of the heart does this represent?
- AA. Lateral
- BB. Septal
- CC. Anterior
- DD. Inferior
127. On an EKG, the lateral view of the heart is represented with leads?
- AA. V1, V2, V3
- BB. II, II, AVF
- CC. I, AVL, V5, V6
- DD. V1, V2, V6
139. A doctor has ordered cardiac enzymes on a patient being admitted with chest pain. You know that _____________ levels elevate 2-4 hours after injury to the heart and is the most regarded marker by providers.
- AA. Myoglobin
- BB. CK-MB
- CC. CK
- DD. Troponin
1410. A patient is complaining of chest pain. On the bedside cardiac monitor you observe pronounce T-wave inversion. You obtain the patient's vital signs and find the following: Blood pressure 190/98, HR 110, oxygen saturation 96% on room air, and respiratory rate 20. Select-all-that-apply in regards to the MOST IMPORTANT nursing interventions you will provide based on the patient’s current status:
- AA. Obtain a 12-lead EKG
- BB. Place the patient in supine position
- CC. Assess urinary output
- DD. Administer Nitroglycerin sublingual as ordered per protocol
- EE. Collect cardiac enzymes as ordered per protocol
- FF. Encourage patient to cough and deep breath
- GG. Administer Morphine IV as ordered per protocol
- HH. Place patient on oxygen via nasal cannula
- II. No interventions are needed at this time
1511. In regards to the patient in the previous question, after administering the first dose of Nitroglycerin sublingual the patient's blood pressure is now 68/48. The patient is still having chest pain and T-wave inversion on the cardiac monitor. What is your next nursing intervention?
- AA. Hold further doses of Nitroglycerin and notify the doctor immediately for further orders.
- BB. Administer Morphine IV and place the patient in reverse Trendelenburg position.
- CC. Administer Nitroglycerin and monitor the patient’s blood pressure.
- DD. All the options are incorrect.
1612. A patient recovering from a myocardial infarction is complaining of the taste of blood in their mouth. On assessment, you note there is bleeding on the anterior gums. Which medication can cause this?
- AA. Coreg
- BB. Cardizem
- CC. Lovenox
- DD. Lipitor
1713. A patient is on a Heparin drip post myocardial infarction. The patient has been on the drip for 4 days. You are assessing the patient's morning lab work. Which of the following findings in the patient's lab work is a potential life-threatening complication of Heparin therapy and requires intervention?
- AA. K+ 3.7
- BB. PTT 65 seconds
- CC. Hgb 14.5
- DD. Platelets 135,000
1814. A patient is experiencing Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia from Heparin therapy. The doctor orders Heparin to be discontinued. The patient will most likely be placed on what other medication?
- AA. Argatroban
- BB. Lovenox
- CC. Levophed
- DD. Tridil
1915. A patient taking Lovenox is having a severe reaction. What is the antidote for this medication?
- AA. Activated Charcoal
- BB. Acetylcysteine
- CC. Narcan
- DD. Protamine sulfate
2016. A patient is being discharged home after receiving treatment for a myocardial infarction. The patient will be taking Coreg. What statement by the patient demonstrates they understood your education material about this drug?
- AA. "I will take this medication at night."
- BB. "I will take this medication as needed."
- CC. "I will monitor my heart rate and blood pressure while taking this medication."
- DD. "I will take this medication in the morning with grapefruit juice."
2117. A patient is complaining of a nagging cough that is continuous. Which medication below can cause this side effect?
- AA. Losartan
- BB. Lisinopril
- CC. Cardizem
- DD. Lipitor
2218. A patient's morning lab work shows a potassium level of 6.3. The patient’s potassium level yesterday was 4.0 The patient was recently started on new medications for treatment of myocardial infarction. What medication below can cause an increased potassium level?
- AA. Losartan
- BB. Norvasc
- CC. Aspirin
- DD. Cardizem
2319. Which of the following EKG changes are abnormal findings that may indicate ischemia or injury to the cardiac muscle found on a 12-lead EKG? SELECT-ALL-THAT-APPLY:
- AA. Lengthening p-waves
- BB. ST-segment elevation
- CC. T-wave inversion
- DD. Tall t-waves
- EE. QT interval narrowing
- FF. ST-segment depression
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- Adult health test 3 Quiz am Myocardial infarction , erstellt von Esmeralda Espitia am 08/03/2020.
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