Fisdap Cardiology 3 Questions With Verified Answers

Aspirin is administered to patients with chest pain because it? A) Eliminates the effects of nitroglycerin B) Relieves the patients chest pain C) Breaks up blood clots occluding the vessels D) Decreases the ability of platelets to form - Answer D) Decreases the ability of platelets to form A 48 year old patient complains of difficulty breathing. Patients history reveals an acute MI 8 months ago. Vital Signs are BP 144/88 P 110 R 24. Auscualtions reveal crackles in the lung bases. You should suspect? A) Pulmonary embolism B) COPD C) Angina pectoris D) Pulmonary edema - Answer D) Pulmonary Edema A 66 year old Female called EMS for chest pain. Prior to calling she took 3 doses of her prescription sublingual nitroglycerin with no relief what should you do? A) Assess vitals signs B) Consider placing aed pads C) Administer oxygen D) Assist her in administration of nitroglycerin - Answer C) Administer Oxygen A patient complains of chest pain radiating to both shoulders after dinner. He's pale diaphoretic and slightly short of breath. Vitals are BP 150/90 P 120 R 20. You suspect? A) Angina Pectoris B) Myocardial Infarction C) Costochondritis D) indigestion - Answer B) Myocardial Infarction Within two minutes of assisting your patient with his third nitroglycerin tablet, he complains of dizziness and becomes sweaty. Radial pulses are present, rapid, and weak. You should suspect that the: A) Nitroglycerin caused vasoconstriction and impaired cardiac output B) Nitroglycerin causes vasodilation and decreased perfusion C) Patients nitroglycerin has lost its potency D) Patient has developed an allergy to nitroglycerin - Answer B) Nitroglycerin causes vasodilation and decreased perfusion A 78 year old diabetic PT with a syncopal episode now complains of anxiety, shortness of breath and back pain. You suspect? A) Aute coronary syndrome B) Acute asthma attack C) Hypotensive crisis D) Transient ischemic attack - Answer A) Acute coronary syndrome Which valve controls blood flow between the left atrium and the left ventricle? A. Pulmonic B. Tricuspid C. Aortic D. Mitral - Answer D. Mitral Mitral valve is also known as bicuspid valve between the left atrium and left ventricle A 69 year old male is lying in his bed and complaining of chest pain. during your assessment he becomes unresponsive and pulseless. what should you do? A) Obtain full vital sign B) Move him onto hard surface C) Start the process of moving him to the ambulance D) Assists his ventilation - Answer B) Move him onto hard surface A 36 year old female with a history of congenital heart defects is slow to respond. She has pale, cool, and clammy skin. Vital signs are BP 68/30, P 128, R 26. What should you suspect? A. Syncopal episode B. Cardiogenic Shock C. Angina Pectoris D. Congestive Heart Failure - Answer B. Cardiogenic Shock What is the primary action of Nitro? A) Dilate coronary arteries B) Decrease blood viscosity C) Slow Heart Rate D) Constrict coronary arteries - Answer A) Dilate Coronary Arteries An asthmatic 50 year old female is sitting at her desk. She's anxious and complaining of tightness in her chest. You should? A. Contact medical control B. Assist her with her prescribed inhaler C. Obtain her BP. and administer nitroglycerin D. Perform a focused history and physical exam - Answer B. Assist her with her prescribed inhaler You have just defibrillated a patient who now has a pulse and effective respirations, what position do you place them in? A) Supine B) Prone C) Recovery D) Fowlers - Answer C) Recovery An 80 year old male presents with shortness of breath, fatigue, peripheral edema, and jugular vein distention. Breath sounds reveal crackles and rhonchi. The most likely cause is: A. COPD B. Unstable Angina C. Myocardial Infarction D. Congestive Heart Failure - Answer D. Congestive Heart Failure