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NSG6020 week 4 Questions and Answers with Solutions
UPDATED!!!!
which of the following is the most important question to ask
during cardiovascular health history - ANSWER sudden death of
a family member
a key symptom of ischemic heart disease is chest pain.
However, angina equivalents may include exertional dyspnea.
Angina equivalenstare important because - ANSWER A and B
(Women with ischemic heart disease/some patients may have
no symptoms)
A 55 year old post menopausal woman with a history of
hypertension complains of jaw pain on heavy exertion. There
were no complaints of chest pain. Her ECG indicates normal
sinus rhythm without ST segment abnormalities. Your plan may
include - ANSWER exercise test
Jenny is a 24 year old graduate student that presents to the
clinic today with complaints of fever, mid sternal chest pain and
generalized fatigue for the past two days. She denies any cough
or sputum production. She states that when she takes
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ibuprofen and rest that the chest pain does seem to ease off.
Upon examination the patient presents looking very ill. She is
leaning forward and states that this is the most comfortable
position for her. Temp is 102, BP 100/70, heart rate is 120/min
and regular. Upon auscultation a friction rub is audible. Her
lungs sounds clear. With these presenting symptoms your initial
diagnosis would be - ANSWER pericarditis
which symptom is more characteristic of non-cardiac chest pain
- ANSWER pain tends to occur with movement stretching or
palpation
what is the most common valvular heart disease in the older
adult - ANSWER aortic stenosis
1. Jeff, 48 years old, presents to the clinic complaining of
fleeting chest pain, fatigue, palpitations, lightheadedness, and
shortness of breath. The pain comes and goes and is not
associated with activity or exertion. Food does not exacerbate
or relieve the pain. The pain is usually located under the left
nipple. Jeff is concerned because his father has cardiac disease
and underwent a CABG at age 65. The ANP examines Jeff and
hears a mid-systolic click at the 4th ICS mid-clavicular area. The
NSG6020 week 4 Questions and Answers with Solutions
UPDATED!!!!
which of the following is the most important question to ask
during cardiovascular health history - ANSWER sudden death of
a family member
a key symptom of ischemic heart disease is chest pain.
However, angina equivalents may include exertional dyspnea.
Angina equivalenstare important because - ANSWER A and B
(Women with ischemic heart disease/some patients may have
no symptoms)
A 55 year old post menopausal woman with a history of
hypertension complains of jaw pain on heavy exertion. There
were no complaints of chest pain. Her ECG indicates normal
sinus rhythm without ST segment abnormalities. Your plan may
include - ANSWER exercise test
Jenny is a 24 year old graduate student that presents to the
clinic today with complaints of fever, mid sternal chest pain and
generalized fatigue for the past two days. She denies any cough
or sputum production. She states that when she takes
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ibuprofen and rest that the chest pain does seem to ease off.
Upon examination the patient presents looking very ill. She is
leaning forward and states that this is the most comfortable
position for her. Temp is 102, BP 100/70, heart rate is 120/min
and regular. Upon auscultation a friction rub is audible. Her
lungs sounds clear. With these presenting symptoms your initial
diagnosis would be - ANSWER pericarditis
which symptom is more characteristic of non-cardiac chest pain
- ANSWER pain tends to occur with movement stretching or
palpation
what is the most common valvular heart disease in the older
adult - ANSWER aortic stenosis
1. Jeff, 48 years old, presents to the clinic complaining of
fleeting chest pain, fatigue, palpitations, lightheadedness, and
shortness of breath. The pain comes and goes and is not
associated with activity or exertion. Food does not exacerbate
or relieve the pain. The pain is usually located under the left
nipple. Jeff is concerned because his father has cardiac disease
and underwent a CABG at age 65. The ANP examines Jeff and
hears a mid-systolic click at the 4th ICS mid-clavicular area. The
