Cardiology FISDAP practice quiz
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when obtaining a 12 - lead ECG, lead D) in the fourth intercostal space just to the right of
V1 should be placed: the sternum
A) upper right shoulder just above
the clavicle
B) approximately 1 inch to the right
of the angle of Louis
C) In the sec intercostal space just
inferior to the sec rib.
D) in the fourth intercostal space just
to the right of the sternum
A patient experiencing a right B) ST elevation in lead II, III and aVF.
ventricular infarction would be
expected to present with:
A) hypertension and tachycardia
B) ST elevation in lead II, III and aVF.
C) greater than 2-mm ST depression
in lead V1
D) sever pulmonary edema and
hemoptysis
,You are assessing a middle-aged D) pulse rate of 120 beats/min
female who complains of chest
discomfort. She is conscious, alert,
and oriented. Her skin is diaphoretic.
Her blood pressure is 122/72 mm Hg,
her pulse rate is 120 beats/min, and
her respirations are 20 breaths/min.
On the basis of her chief complaint,
which of your assessment findings is
the MOST significant?
A) Diaphoresis
B) Mental status
C) Elevated Respiratory Rate
D) Pulse rate of 120 beats/min
, In contrast to unstable angina, stable C) experiences chest discomfort after a certain,
angina occurs when a patient: predictable amount of exertion.
A) complains of chest pain at the
same time of the day for more than 2
weeks.
B) needs more than two nitroglycerin
treatments to relieve his or her chest
pain.
C) experiences chest discomfort
after a certain, predictable amount
of exertion.
D) presents with chest pain or
discomfort during periods of low
oxygen demand.
A 71-year-old male presents with B) Begin an infusion of dopamine.
chest pain and shortness of breath.
He is conscious, but confused, and is
profusely diaphoretic. He has weakly
palpable radial pulses, a BP of 70/40
mm Hg, and diffuse crackles in all
lung fields. You administer high-flow
oxygen and apply the cardiac
monitor, which reveals sinus
tachycardia. The closest appropriate
hospital is 40 miles away. Which of
the following is the MOST
appropriate next action?
A) Obtain a 12-lead ECG tracing.
B) Begin an infusion of dopamine.
C) Perform a head-to-toe exam.
D) Give 20 mL/kg fluid boluses.
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when obtaining a 12 - lead ECG, lead D) in the fourth intercostal space just to the right of
V1 should be placed: the sternum
A) upper right shoulder just above
the clavicle
B) approximately 1 inch to the right
of the angle of Louis
C) In the sec intercostal space just
inferior to the sec rib.
D) in the fourth intercostal space just
to the right of the sternum
A patient experiencing a right B) ST elevation in lead II, III and aVF.
ventricular infarction would be
expected to present with:
A) hypertension and tachycardia
B) ST elevation in lead II, III and aVF.
C) greater than 2-mm ST depression
in lead V1
D) sever pulmonary edema and
hemoptysis
,You are assessing a middle-aged D) pulse rate of 120 beats/min
female who complains of chest
discomfort. She is conscious, alert,
and oriented. Her skin is diaphoretic.
Her blood pressure is 122/72 mm Hg,
her pulse rate is 120 beats/min, and
her respirations are 20 breaths/min.
On the basis of her chief complaint,
which of your assessment findings is
the MOST significant?
A) Diaphoresis
B) Mental status
C) Elevated Respiratory Rate
D) Pulse rate of 120 beats/min
, In contrast to unstable angina, stable C) experiences chest discomfort after a certain,
angina occurs when a patient: predictable amount of exertion.
A) complains of chest pain at the
same time of the day for more than 2
weeks.
B) needs more than two nitroglycerin
treatments to relieve his or her chest
pain.
C) experiences chest discomfort
after a certain, predictable amount
of exertion.
D) presents with chest pain or
discomfort during periods of low
oxygen demand.
A 71-year-old male presents with B) Begin an infusion of dopamine.
chest pain and shortness of breath.
He is conscious, but confused, and is
profusely diaphoretic. He has weakly
palpable radial pulses, a BP of 70/40
mm Hg, and diffuse crackles in all
lung fields. You administer high-flow
oxygen and apply the cardiac
monitor, which reveals sinus
tachycardia. The closest appropriate
hospital is 40 miles away. Which of
the following is the MOST
appropriate next action?
A) Obtain a 12-lead ECG tracing.
B) Begin an infusion of dopamine.
C) Perform a head-to-toe exam.
D) Give 20 mL/kg fluid boluses.
