Cardiovascular NCLEX style questions well answered 2024

Cardiovascular NCLEX style questionsWhich cardiac enzyme would the nurse expect to elevate first in a client diagnosed with myocardial infarction? a. Creatine kinase (CK-MB) b. Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) c. Troponin d. WBC - correct answer c. Troponin Along with persistent, crushing chest pain, which signs/symptoms would make the nurse suspect that the client is experiencing a MI? a. Midepigastric pain and pyrosis b. Diaphoresis and cool clammy skin c. Intermittent claudication and pallor d. JVD and dependent edema - correct answer b. Diaphoresis and cool clammy skin The client diagnosed with rule-out myocardial infarction is experiencing chest pain while walking to the bathroom. Which action should the nurse implement first? a. Administer sublingual NTG b. Obtain a STAT ECG c. Have the client sit down immediately d. Assess the client's VS - correct answer c. Have the client sit down immediately The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with a MI who is experiencing chest pain. Which interventions should the nurse implement? Select all that apply. a. Administer morphine intramuscularly b. Administer an aspirin orally c. Apply oxygen via NC d. Place the client in a supine position