Chapter 20 Pre test
Which of the following terms is used to represent any symptoms that are related to a lack of oxygen in the heart muscle?
Acute coronary syndrome
Chest pain due to angina or myocardial infarction involves a blockage in what part of the cardiovascular system?
The arteries
A 65-year-old male complains of chest pain that started about 45 minutes ago and is radiating up to his jaw. He feels nauseous and has very little energy. His vitals are respirations of 24, pulse of 110, and BP of 88/60. What would make you decide to transport this patient?
The low blood pressure reading
Which of the following best describes the pain associated with acute coronary syndrome?
The pain may be chest pressure, mild discomfort, or not present at all.
After administration of nitroglycerin to a patient with chest pain, which of the following is the side effect you most might expect to see?
The patient develops a headache.
Which of the following situations could contraindicate the administration of aspirin?
The patient has a history of GI bleeding.
You must reassess your patient within two minutes after administering nitroglycerin, as one of the side effects is:
a decrease in blood pressure.
Which term refers to a heart rate below 60 beats per minute?
bradycardia
An 80-year-old male is presenting with pedal edema, JVD, and dyspnea. You should suspect:
congestive heart failure.
In the cardiac conductive system, specialized muscles and __________ cause the heart to contract.
electrical impulses.
Which of the following is an expected side effect of aspirin?
heartburn
In the mnemonic OPQRST, the "P" stands for:
provocation
The primary job of the heart is to:
pump blood
Hypoperfusion refers to:
shock
The key difference between angina pectoris and a myocardial infarction is that:
the pain of angina pectoris usually goes away with rest.
