Med-Surg Final ATI Questions with correct answers

A nurse is admitting a client who has a suspected MI and a history of angina. Which of the following findings will help the nurse distinguish angina from an MI? A. Angina can be relieved with rest and nitroglycerin B. The pain of an MI resolves in less than 15 minutes C. The type of activity that causes an MI can be identified D. Angina can occur for longer than 30 minutes. Correct Answer - A. Angina can be relieved with rest and nitroglycerin A nurse on a cardiac unit is reviewing the lab findings of a client who has a diagnosis of MI and reports that his dyspnea began 2 weeks ago. Which of the following cardiac enzymes would confirm the infarction occurred 14 days ago? A. CK-MB B. Troponin I C. Troponin T D. Myoglobin Correct Answer - C. Troponin T A nurse is caring for a client in a clinic who asks the nurse why her provider prescribed 1 aspirin per day. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse? A. "Aspirin reduces the formation of blood clots that could cause a heart attack." B. "Aspirin receives the pain due to myocardial ischemia." C. "Aspirin dissolves clots that are forming in your coronary arteries." D. "Aspirin relieves headaches that are caused by other medications." Correct Answer - A. "Aspirin reduces the formation of blood clots that could cause a heart attack."