Review Test Submission: Module 02 Case
Study
Question 1
1 out of 1 points
Rashidah is a 55-year-old female who is experiencing acute
chest pain and shortness of breath. She describes the pain
as “pressure and squeezing.” When she becomes nauseous
and light-headed, her son insists that he take her to the
emergency room.
Health History: She started smoking when she was 18,
attempted to quit several times in her 40s, and had her last
cigarette on her 50th birthday. She has been overweight for
most of her adult life, but has gained 20 pounds in the last
few years, which increased her BMI to 34. The last time she
had a physical exam was when she turned 50. Her vital
signs and blood test results from that exam are listed
below.
BP: 178/90
HDL: 62 mg/dl
LDL: 190 mg/dl
Triglycerides: 174 mg/dl
Total cholesterol: 252 mg/dl
Fasting blood glucose: 128 mg/dl
Which of these statements is most likely correct?
Selected
Answer:
Rashidah is likely experiencing a myocardial infarction.
Answers: Rashidah is experiencing a stroke.
If Rashidah’s symptoms persist even when she rests,
she is experiencing angina.
Rashidah is likely experiencing a myocardial infarction.
Since Rashidah’s symptoms are acute, she is likely
suffering from a respiratory disorder.
Question 2
1 out of 1 points
, In the emergency room, multiple tests are performed. Which of
these results would confirm myocardial damage?
Selected
Answer:
Elevated troponin and creatine
kinase
Answers: Decrease myoglobin
Elevated troponin and creatine
kinase
Elevated blood glucose levels
Increase in WBC count
Question 3
0 out of 1 points
Which of Rashidah’s physical exam lab test results was within
normal limits for her age and sex?
Selected
Answer:
LDL
Answers:
HDL
LDL
Total cholesterol
Fasting blood
glucose
Question 4
1 out of 1 points
Given her last physical exam results, Rashidah’s physician believes
she has likely had undiagnosed atherosclerosis for years. Briefly
describe the pathophysiology of atherosclerosis.
Selec Atherosclerosis is the buildup of plaque, which contains fats and cholesterol, on
ted the inner layers of the arterial walls. Instead of being smooth and elastic, the
Answ layers become thickened and irregular with the lumen of the artery becoming
er: narrower. This leads to reduced circulation of blood and can lead to elevated
blood pressure.
American Heart Association. (2017, November 17). Atherosclerosis: What role
does cholesterol play? Retrieved
from http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Cholesterol/AboutCholesterol/At
herosclerosis_UCM_305564_Article.jsp#.W0dgJthKjMI
Study
Question 1
1 out of 1 points
Rashidah is a 55-year-old female who is experiencing acute
chest pain and shortness of breath. She describes the pain
as “pressure and squeezing.” When she becomes nauseous
and light-headed, her son insists that he take her to the
emergency room.
Health History: She started smoking when she was 18,
attempted to quit several times in her 40s, and had her last
cigarette on her 50th birthday. She has been overweight for
most of her adult life, but has gained 20 pounds in the last
few years, which increased her BMI to 34. The last time she
had a physical exam was when she turned 50. Her vital
signs and blood test results from that exam are listed
below.
BP: 178/90
HDL: 62 mg/dl
LDL: 190 mg/dl
Triglycerides: 174 mg/dl
Total cholesterol: 252 mg/dl
Fasting blood glucose: 128 mg/dl
Which of these statements is most likely correct?
Selected
Answer:
Rashidah is likely experiencing a myocardial infarction.
Answers: Rashidah is experiencing a stroke.
If Rashidah’s symptoms persist even when she rests,
she is experiencing angina.
Rashidah is likely experiencing a myocardial infarction.
Since Rashidah’s symptoms are acute, she is likely
suffering from a respiratory disorder.
Question 2
1 out of 1 points
, In the emergency room, multiple tests are performed. Which of
these results would confirm myocardial damage?
Selected
Answer:
Elevated troponin and creatine
kinase
Answers: Decrease myoglobin
Elevated troponin and creatine
kinase
Elevated blood glucose levels
Increase in WBC count
Question 3
0 out of 1 points
Which of Rashidah’s physical exam lab test results was within
normal limits for her age and sex?
Selected
Answer:
LDL
Answers:
HDL
LDL
Total cholesterol
Fasting blood
glucose
Question 4
1 out of 1 points
Given her last physical exam results, Rashidah’s physician believes
she has likely had undiagnosed atherosclerosis for years. Briefly
describe the pathophysiology of atherosclerosis.
Selec Atherosclerosis is the buildup of plaque, which contains fats and cholesterol, on
ted the inner layers of the arterial walls. Instead of being smooth and elastic, the
Answ layers become thickened and irregular with the lumen of the artery becoming
er: narrower. This leads to reduced circulation of blood and can lead to elevated
blood pressure.
American Heart Association. (2017, November 17). Atherosclerosis: What role
does cholesterol play? Retrieved
from http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Cholesterol/AboutCholesterol/At
herosclerosis_UCM_305564_Article.jsp#.W0dgJthKjMI
