Critical Care: Cardiac Practice Questions and Expert Solutions

Critical Care: Cardiac Practice Questions and Expert Solutions True or False: The left anterior descending coronary artery provides blood supply to the right ventricle and to the front of the septum ANSWER False Which coronary artery provides blood to the left atrium and left ventricle: A. Right marginal artery B. Posterior descending artery C. Left circumflex artery D. Right coronary artery ANSWER C Which patient(s) are most at risk for developing coronary artery disease? Select-all-that-apply: A. A 25 year old patient who exercises 3 times per week for 30 minutes a day and has a history of cervical cancer. B. A 35 year old male with a BMI of 30 and reports smoking 2 packs of cigarettes a day. C. A 45 year old female that reports her father died at the age of 42 from a myocardial infraction. D. A 29 year old that has type I diabetes. ANSWER B, C, D A patient reports during a routine check-up that he is experiencing chest pain and shortness of breath while performing activities. He states the pain goes away when he rests. This is known as: A. Unstable angina