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A patient presents to the emergency department with
signs and symptoms suggestive of ACS. The 12-lead ECG
shows T-wave inversion of less than 2 mm. To which
clinical category would you assign this patient? -
<<ANSWER>>Low- or intermediate-risk NSTE-ACS
On rapid assessment, Mr. Jenkins is responsive and his
airway is patent. His body language indicates that he is
experiencing retrosternal pain or discomfort. He is not
visibly dyspneic, cyanotic or diaphoretic and appears to be
in minimal distress. Which of the following actions should
the team take within the first 10 minutes? -
<<ANSWER>>Obtain vital signs.
Assess and support airway, breathing and circulation.
,Primary assessment findings are as follows:
Airway: Patent and self-maintained
Breathing: Respiratory rate, 18 breaths/min; no dyspnea;
pulse oximetry, 98% on room air
Circulation: Heart rate, 75 bpm; sinus rhythm with an
occasional PVC; blood pressure 130/90 mmHg; normal
pulses; capillary refill, 2 seconds; skin warm and acyanotic
Based on Mr. Jenkins' clinical presentation and these
assessment findings, what diagnostic test should be
performed right away? - <<ANSWER>>12-Lead ECG
Dr. Bheda ordered the ECG to assist in accurately
diagnosing the cause of Mr. Jenkins' chest pain. Which
potentially life-threatening causes of chest pain other than
ACS should be considered as part of the differential
diagnosis? - <<ANSWER>>Ruptured esophagus
Perforating peptic ulcer disease
Pneumothorax
Pulmonary embolism
Aortic dissection
The 12-lead ECG shows ST-segment elevation in leads
V2 and V3 of ≥ 0.2 mV. What is this finding indicative of? -
<<ANSWER>>STEMI
,What medication(s) should Dr. Bheda consider for Mr.
Jenkins? - <<ANSWER>>Aspirin
Nitroglycerin
What diagnostic studies would be appropriate for Dr.
Bheda to order at this time? - <<ANSWER>>Serum
cardiac markers
Complete blood count
Coagulation studies
Serum electrolyte panel
Chest radiograph
Reperfusion therapy is indicated for Mr. Jenkins. What is
the time frame for percutaneous coronary intervention
(PCI)? - <<ANSWER>>Within 1.5 hours
What is the time frame for fibrinolytic therapy? -
<<ANSWER>>Within 30 minutes
A patient is being assessed for possible acute stroke.
Which questions are critical for the healthcare provider to
obtain answers to during the patient history? -
<<ANSWER>>When did your symptoms begin?
What medications are you taking?
, Noncontrast computed tomography is an acceptable acute
brain imaging option for patients with suspected acute
stroke. - <<ANSWER>>True
The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
evaluates which areas? - <<ANSWER>>Language deficits
Level of consciousness
Visual fields
Motor function
If brain imaging reveals hemorrhage, treatment depends
on the cause and severity of the bleeding. In addition to
basic life support measures, care should include which
other measures? - <<ANSWER>>Treating seizures
Seeking expert consult (neurologist/neurosurgeon)
Considering treatment of hypertensive crisis
Within how much time from the patient's arrival at the
facility should a brain imaging scan be interpreted? -
<<ANSWER>>45 minutes
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