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NSG6420 Week 4 Quiz
Question 1: Which of the following is the most important question to ask during cardiovascular
health history?
Number of offspring
Last physical exam
Sudden death of a family member
Use of caffeine
Question 2. A key symptom of ischemic heart disease is chest pain. However, angina equivalents
may include exertional dyspnea. Angina equivalents are important because:
Women with ischemic heart disease many times do not present with chest pain
Some patients may have no symptoms or atypical symptoms; diagnosis may only be made at the
time of an actual myocardial infarction
Elderly patients have the most severe symptoms
A & B only
Question 3. A 55-year-old post-menopausal woman with a history of hypertension complains of
jaw pain on heavy exertion. There were no complaints of chest pain. Her ECG indicates normal
sinus rhythm without ST segment abnormalities. Your plan may include:
Echocardiogram
Exercise stress test
, Cardiac catheterization
Myocardial perfusion imaging
Question 4. Jenny is a 24 year old graduate student that presents to the clinic today with
complaints of fever, midsternal chest pain and generalized fatigue for the past two days. She
denies any cough or sputum production. She states that when she takes Ibuprofen and rest that
the chest pain does seem to ease off. Upon examination the patient presents looking very ill. She
is leaning forward and states that this is the most comfortable position for her. Temp is 102. BP=
100/70. Heart rate is 120/min and regular. Upon auscultation a friction rub is audible. Her lung
sounds are clear. With these presenting symptoms your initial diagnosis would be:
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Referred Pain from Cholecystitis
Pericarditis
Pulmonary Embolus
Question 5. Which symptom is more characteristic of Non-Cardiac chest pain?
Pain often radiates to the neck, jaw, epigastrium, shoulder, or arm
Pain tends to occur with movement, stretching or palpation
Pain usually lasts less than 10 minutes and is relieved by nitroglycerine
Pain is aggravated by exertion or stress
Question 6. What is the most common valvular heart disease in the older adult?
Aortic regurgitation
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