NSG 321 Pre-Simulation Quiz
Scenario 13 Ivan Emoto Pre-Simulation Quiz
1. The wife of a patient suspected of having experienced a myocardial infarction asks the nurse about the purpose
of myoglobin testing. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
A. "Myoglobin testing is used to deter...
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NSG 321 Pre-Simulation Quiz
Scenario 13 Ivan Emoto Pre-Simulation Quiz
1. The wife of a patient suspected of having experienced a myocardial infarction asks the nurse about the purpose
of myoglobin testing. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
A. "Myoglobin testing is used to determine the degree of potential damage experienced by the heart
muscle."
B. "Myoglobin testing is used to determine whether the heart muscle has been damaged in the past by
an undetected infarction."
C. "Myoglobin testing is used to assess for the presence of cardiac damage within a few hours
of onset."
D. "Myoglobin testing is used to determine the length of time since the heart muscle was damaged."
2. A nurse is caring for a female at risk for the development of cardiovascular disease. Which finding should the
nurse recognize as a frequently reported initial symptom of the development of cardiovascular problems in women?
E. Fatigue
F. Chest pain
G. Edema
H. Left shoulder and arm pain
3. Cardiac output is determined by:
I. multiplying heart rate by blood pressure.
J. multiplying heart rate by stroke volume.
K. adding respiratory rate and heart rate and dividing by stroke volume.
L. dividing stroke volume by heart rate.
4. A nurse is caring for a patient recently diagnosed with cardiovascular disease. The patient asks the nurse why
she feels short of breath at night while she is resting. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
M. "Your heart has difficulty pumping when you are reclining."
N. "When lying down, the blood flow from the lower extremities is redistributed and causes an
increased workload to your heart."
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