HSC 2235 HEART ATTACK PREVENTION & EDUCATION
JUNE 2024 DETAILED QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE SOLUTIONS (PASS)
1. What is a heart attack?
A heart attack, also known as a myocardial infarction, occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart is
blocked, usually due to a blood clot. This can result in damage to the heart muscle.
2. What are the risk factors for a heart attack?
Risk factors for a heart attack include smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity,
family history of heart disease, and a sedentary lifestyle.
3. What are the symptoms of a heart attack?
Symptoms of a heart attack can include chest pain or discomfort, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting,
and pain in the arms, neck, jaw, or back.
4. How is a heart attack diagnosed?
A heart attack can be diagnosed through a combination of medical history, physical exam, blood tests,
ECG, and imaging tests such as an echocardiogram or cardiac catheterization.
5. What are the treatment options for a heart attack?
Treatment for a heart attack may include medications such as aspirin, clot-busters, beta blockers, and
ACE inhibitors, as well as procedures such as angioplasty and stent placement, and coronary artery
bypass surgery.
, 6. What is the role of nursing in caring for a patient with a heart attack?
Nurses play a crucial role in caring for patients with heart attacks by monitoring vital signs, administering
medications, providing emotional support, educating patients about heart health, and coordinating care
with other healthcare providers.
7. How can a nurse help prevent heart attacks in patients?
Nurses can help prevent heart attacks in patients by educating them about risk factors, promoting
healthy lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise, monitoring and managing chronic conditions such as
hypertension and diabetes, and ensuring adherence to medications.
8. How can a nurse educate patients about heart attack prevention?
Nurses can educate patients about heart attack prevention through one-on-one counseling, group
education sessions, printed materials, and online resources. Topics may include diet, exercise, smoking
cessation, stress management, and medication adherence.
9. What are some lifestyle changes that can help prevent heart attacks?
Lifestyle changes that can help prevent heart attacks include quitting smoking, eating a healthy diet low
in saturated fats and cholesterol, exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy weight, managing stress, and
limiting alcohol consumption.
10. How often should patients with a history of heart attack see their healthcare provider?
Patients with a history of heart attack should follow up with their healthcare provider regularly as
recommended, typically every 3-6 months. This allows for monitoring of risk factors, medication
management, and adjustment of treatment plans as needed.
11. What is cardiac rehabilitation and how can it benefit patients after a heart attack?
JUNE 2024 DETAILED QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE SOLUTIONS (PASS)
1. What is a heart attack?
A heart attack, also known as a myocardial infarction, occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart is
blocked, usually due to a blood clot. This can result in damage to the heart muscle.
2. What are the risk factors for a heart attack?
Risk factors for a heart attack include smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity,
family history of heart disease, and a sedentary lifestyle.
3. What are the symptoms of a heart attack?
Symptoms of a heart attack can include chest pain or discomfort, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting,
and pain in the arms, neck, jaw, or back.
4. How is a heart attack diagnosed?
A heart attack can be diagnosed through a combination of medical history, physical exam, blood tests,
ECG, and imaging tests such as an echocardiogram or cardiac catheterization.
5. What are the treatment options for a heart attack?
Treatment for a heart attack may include medications such as aspirin, clot-busters, beta blockers, and
ACE inhibitors, as well as procedures such as angioplasty and stent placement, and coronary artery
bypass surgery.
, 6. What is the role of nursing in caring for a patient with a heart attack?
Nurses play a crucial role in caring for patients with heart attacks by monitoring vital signs, administering
medications, providing emotional support, educating patients about heart health, and coordinating care
with other healthcare providers.
7. How can a nurse help prevent heart attacks in patients?
Nurses can help prevent heart attacks in patients by educating them about risk factors, promoting
healthy lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise, monitoring and managing chronic conditions such as
hypertension and diabetes, and ensuring adherence to medications.
8. How can a nurse educate patients about heart attack prevention?
Nurses can educate patients about heart attack prevention through one-on-one counseling, group
education sessions, printed materials, and online resources. Topics may include diet, exercise, smoking
cessation, stress management, and medication adherence.
9. What are some lifestyle changes that can help prevent heart attacks?
Lifestyle changes that can help prevent heart attacks include quitting smoking, eating a healthy diet low
in saturated fats and cholesterol, exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy weight, managing stress, and
limiting alcohol consumption.
10. How often should patients with a history of heart attack see their healthcare provider?
Patients with a history of heart attack should follow up with their healthcare provider regularly as
recommended, typically every 3-6 months. This allows for monitoring of risk factors, medication
management, and adjustment of treatment plans as needed.
11. What is cardiac rehabilitation and how can it benefit patients after a heart attack?
