CARDIO_ PNVN1631_ MEDICAL – SURGICAL NURSING
PROCTORED EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
UPDATED 2025 GRADED A+
What is unstable angina VERIFIED ANSWER Angina that is not
relieved by taking away the stressor
How do we treat angina VERIFIED ANSWER - have them lie or sit
down on a stretcher to decrease demand for oxygen.
- Take oxygen first then nitro
- Take nitro every 5 mins 2 times and then call doctor.
- Take the third one way to the hospital
What order do we perform MONA VERIFIED ANSWER - Oxygen
- Aspirin
- Nitro
- Morphine
What is the after load vs pre load VERIFIED ANSWER
Define Afterload VERIFIED ANSWER - amount of pressure needed to
pump out of the heart into the body
,What is preload VERIFIED ANSWER - Amount of blood left in the
heart after contraction - Gas in the tank
What is stroke volume VERIFIED ANSWER the amount of blood
pumped out of the heart after 1 min
What is going on with the heart when the ejection fraction/stroke volume
decreased VERIFIED ANSWER your bp and perfusion are lower
because less blood is perfused through the tissue
what does a patient look like with a low ejection fraction VERIFIED
ANSWER they are pale to blue, cool, tissues are taking as much oxygen
as possible becase they dont know when they will see it again
What are the labs drawn for heart failure or MI VERIFIED ANSWER
Troponin
CK MB
C
How long does troponin and CK MB stay in your system VERIFIED
ANSWER - Troponin - 14 days
- CK MB - 24-48 hours
What is our cholesterol made out of 3 things VERIFIED ANSWER
HDL, LDL, Triglycerides
, What is the treatment for bradycardia VERIFIED ANSWER -
Pacemaker
- Atropine
What are the signs and symptoms VERIFIED ANSWER grey and pasty
What are the rates of the conduction systems in the heart VERIFIED
ANSWER SA - 60-100
AV - 40-60
Purkinje - 20-40
How do electrical signals travel in heart VERIFIED ANSWER
internodal pathways
What is the difference between n stemi and stemi VERIFIED ANSWER
N stemi has no ST elevation
what is vasospastic angina? VERIFIED ANSWER Rare form of angina
that occurs from vasospasm from cold temps or smoking, or medications
that cause vasoconstriction
Why is NSTEMI worse VERIFIED ANSWER -- There are almost no
signs of a heart attack
-- No St Elevation or chest pain
PROCTORED EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
UPDATED 2025 GRADED A+
What is unstable angina VERIFIED ANSWER Angina that is not
relieved by taking away the stressor
How do we treat angina VERIFIED ANSWER - have them lie or sit
down on a stretcher to decrease demand for oxygen.
- Take oxygen first then nitro
- Take nitro every 5 mins 2 times and then call doctor.
- Take the third one way to the hospital
What order do we perform MONA VERIFIED ANSWER - Oxygen
- Aspirin
- Nitro
- Morphine
What is the after load vs pre load VERIFIED ANSWER
Define Afterload VERIFIED ANSWER - amount of pressure needed to
pump out of the heart into the body
,What is preload VERIFIED ANSWER - Amount of blood left in the
heart after contraction - Gas in the tank
What is stroke volume VERIFIED ANSWER the amount of blood
pumped out of the heart after 1 min
What is going on with the heart when the ejection fraction/stroke volume
decreased VERIFIED ANSWER your bp and perfusion are lower
because less blood is perfused through the tissue
what does a patient look like with a low ejection fraction VERIFIED
ANSWER they are pale to blue, cool, tissues are taking as much oxygen
as possible becase they dont know when they will see it again
What are the labs drawn for heart failure or MI VERIFIED ANSWER
Troponin
CK MB
C
How long does troponin and CK MB stay in your system VERIFIED
ANSWER - Troponin - 14 days
- CK MB - 24-48 hours
What is our cholesterol made out of 3 things VERIFIED ANSWER
HDL, LDL, Triglycerides
, What is the treatment for bradycardia VERIFIED ANSWER -
Pacemaker
- Atropine
What are the signs and symptoms VERIFIED ANSWER grey and pasty
What are the rates of the conduction systems in the heart VERIFIED
ANSWER SA - 60-100
AV - 40-60
Purkinje - 20-40
How do electrical signals travel in heart VERIFIED ANSWER
internodal pathways
What is the difference between n stemi and stemi VERIFIED ANSWER
N stemi has no ST elevation
what is vasospastic angina? VERIFIED ANSWER Rare form of angina
that occurs from vasospasm from cold temps or smoking, or medications
that cause vasoconstriction
Why is NSTEMI worse VERIFIED ANSWER -- There are almost no
signs of a heart attack
-- No St Elevation or chest pain
