ACS Exam Study Guide |Question and Answers| 100% pass

ACS Exam Study Guide |Question and Answers| 100% pass Which descriptions of chest pain would be associated with ACS? *Ans* - Pain that may be intermittent - Pain that feels like pressure, squeezing, tightness, aching or heaviness - Pain that radiates to one or both arms - Pain lasting longer than 3 to 5 minutes A patient presents to the ED with s/sx suggestive of ACS. The 12-lead ECG shows T-wave inversion < 2 mm. To which clinical category would you assign this patient? *Ans* Low- or intermediate-risk NSTE-ACS Which conditions are included in the category of non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndromes (NSTE-ACS)? *Ans* Non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) & Unstable angina (UA) When auscultating lung sounds in a patient with left ventricular dysfunction, you will hear _______________________. *Ans* crackles When a pt presents with possible ACS, a 12-lead ECG should be obtained & interpreted within ______ of the patient's arrival at the facility. *Ans* 10 minutes What is the dose of nitroglycerin (sublingual tablet or spray) to be administered to a pt suspected of having an ACS? *Ans* 0.4 mg every 5 minutes Which signs and symptoms can indicate myocardial infarction? *Ans* - Retrosternal chest pain - Dyspnea - Nausea and vomiting - Fatigue and weakness - Loss of consciousness Cardiac troponin levels should be measured at initial presentation & then ___________ hours later. *Ans* 3 - 6 What is the ideal time frame for performing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in a patient with STEMI? *Ans* 90 min of the patient's arrival at t