Ch. 19 Disorders of cardiac function Questions

D

A patient with suspected MI is brought to the emergency department by ambulance. As the nurse caring for this patient, what lab work would you expect to receive an order for to confirm a diagnosis of MI? A. Creatine kinase marker B. Complete Blood Components C. Calcium level D. Troponin levels

D

Angina pectoris is a chronic ischemic CAD that is characterized by a symptomatic paroxysmal chest pain or pressure sensation associated with transient myocardial ischemia. What precipitates an attack of angina pectoris? A. Exposure to heat B. Sedentary lifestyle C. Abrupt change in position D. Emotional Stress

A

Nearly everyone with pericarditis has chest pain. With acute pericarditis, the pain is abrupt onset, sharp, and radiates to the neck, back, abdomen or sides. What can be done to ease the pain of pericarditis? A. Have a patient sit up and elan forward B. have the patient change positions to the unaffected side C. Have the patient breath deeply D. Have the patient swallow slowly and frequently

A

The diagnosis of chronic stable angina is based on a detailed pain history, the presence of risk factors, invasive and noninvasive studies, and lab studies. What test is not used to diagnose stable angina? A. Serum biochemical markers B. Cardiac catheterization C. Echocardiogram D. Nuclear imaging studies