NSG6020 week 4 quiz with 100% correct solutions
which of the following is the most important question to ask during
cardiovascular health history - Answer️️ -sudden death of a family
member
a key symptom of ischemic heart disease is chest pain. However, angina
equivalents may include exert...
which of the following is the most important question to ask during
cardiovascular health history - Answer✔️✔️-sudden death of a family
member
a key symptom of ischemic heart disease is chest pain. However, angina
equivalents may include exertional dyspnea. Angina equivalenstare
important because - Answer✔️✔️-A and B (Women with ischemic heart
disease/some patients may have no symptoms)
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 - Answer✔️✔️-exercise test
Jenny is a 24 year old graduate student that presents to the clinic today
with complaints of fever, mid sternal 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 lungs sounds clear. With these
presenting symptoms your initial diagnosis would be - Answer✔️✔️-
pericarditis
which symptom is more characteristic of non-cardiac chest pain -
Answer✔️✔️-pain tends to occur with movement stretching or palpation
what is the most common valvular heart disease in the older adult -
Answer✔️✔️-aortic stenosis
1. Jeff, 48 years old, presents to the clinic complaining of fleeting chest pain,
fatigue, palpitations, lightheadedness, and shortness of breath. The pain
comes and goes and is not associated with activity or exertion. Food does
not exacerbate or relieve the pain. The pain is usually located under the left
nipple. Jeff is concerned because his father has cardiac disease and
underwent a CABG at age 65. The ANP examines Jeff and hears a mid-
systolic click at the 4th ICS mid-clavicular area. The ANP knows that this is
a hallmark sign of: - Answer✔️✔️-mitral valve prolapse
The aging process causes what normal physiological changes in the heart? -
Answer✔️✔️-the heart valve thickens and becomes rigid, secondary to
fibrosis and sclerosis
Dan G., a 65-year-old man, presents to your primary care office for the
evaluation of chest pain and left-sided shoulder pain. Pain begins after
strenuous activity, including walking. Pain is characterized as dull, aching;
8/10 during activity, otherwise 0/10. Began a few months ago,
intermittent, aggravated by exercise, and relieved by rest. Has occasional
nausea. Pain is retrosternal, radiating to left shoulder, definitely affects
quality of life by limiting activity. Pain is worse today; did not go away
after he stopped walking. BP 120/80. Pulse 72 and regular. Normal heart
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