1. What is the marker of choice for detecting a myocardial infarction?
(2.5 points)
Elevated serum levels of cardiac troponin
leukocytosis
elevated hemoglobin
elevated BUN and creatinine
2. Which clinical manifestation differentiates myocardial infarction (MI) from angina? (Select all
that a...
1. What is the marker of choice for detecting a myocardial infarction?
(2.5 points)
Elevated serum levels of cardiac troponin
leukocytosis
elevated hemoglobin
elevated BUN and creatinine
2. Which clinical manifestation differentiates myocardial infarction (MI) from angina? (Select all
that apply.) ???
Elevated serum levels of cardiac troponin
Chest pain initiated by exercise
Chest pain aggravated by coughing
chest pain not relieved by rest and nitroglycerin
3. What is the most likely cause of peripheral edema for a patient with heart failure ? (2.5
points)
left side heart failure
right side heart failure
4. Mr. W.G. is a 53-year-old white man who began to experience chest discomfort while playing
tennis with a friend. At first he attributed his discomfort to the heat and having had a large
breakfast. Gradually, however, discomfort intensified to a crushing sensation in the sternal area
and the pain seemed to spread upward into his neck and lower jaw. 30 minutes later, Pt.
admitted in ER with pain level 10/10. As the primary nurse which medical condition should you
prepare to treat? (2.5 points)
myocardial infarction
angina
stomach ulcer
Respiratory distress
5. A patient has clubbed fingers. Which disease is associated with this condition?
Acute myocardial infarction
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Acute pneumonia
6. Match each of the following definitions with the correct terms. (2.5 points)
excessive fluid in pleural cavity (A)
collapse of a portion of the lung (C)
air in the pleural cavity (B)
a. pleural effusion
b. pneumothorax
c. atelectasis
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, 7. Mr. B, age 63, has smoked cigarettes since he was 14. He has a long history of gradually
increasing dyspnea. Currently, he has a chronic morning cough productive of only scant white
sputum. His diagnosis is emphysema. Upon examination, he has a barrel chest. Mr. Brennan
says, “Why is my chest so round?” How should you respond? (2.5 points)
"Because it has air trapped in it that cannot get out."
"It is caused by inflammation. “
8. A 37 year-old with history of substance abuse patient lives in a shelter and was diagnosed
with active TB last month. Presented to the ER with low-grade fever, night sweat, increasingly
severe cough, and productive, purulent sputum containing blood. Which type of isolation is
required for this patient? (2.5 points)
standard precaution
airborne precaution
droplet precaution
9. J. J., age 52, presented in ER with renal colic. Her pain became so intense and rated 10/10.
She was moaning. Her laboratory tests showed a small amount of hematuria. She was given
intravenous morphine for pain. Based on these clinical findings, the nurse prepare to treat
which condition? (2.5 points)
urinary tract infection
urolithiasis
nephrotic syndrome
kidney failure
10. Post renal of acute renal failure is a result of:
Nephron damage
Dehydration
Obstruction (of urinary flow)
Blood loss
Match specific sign and symptoms with type of anemia (2.5 points)
a. anemia, neurologic effects: paresthesias
b. degenerative changes: e.g., brittle hair, rigid nails, stomatitis and glossitis
c. painful crises due to vascular occlusion and infarction
d. Pancytopenia: anemia, infection (leukopenia), bleeding (thrombocytopenia)
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