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Question 1 of 5

The nurse suspects stable angina rather than MI pain in the patient who reports that his chest pain

A. is relieved by nitroglycerin
B. is a sensation of tightness or squeezing
C. does not radiate to the neck, back, or arms
D. is precipitated by physical or emotional exertion

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: is relieved by nitroglycerin

Question 2 of 5

Following a left anterior myocardial infarction, a client undergoes insertion of a pulmonary artery catheter. Which finding most strongly suggests left-sided heart failure?

A. A drop in central venous pressure
B. An increase in the cardiac index
C. A rise in pulmonary artery diastolic pressure
D. A decline in mean pulmonary artery pressure

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: A rise in pulmonary artery diastolic pressure

Question 3 of 5

A patient who has recently started taking pravastatin (Pravachol) and niacin reports several symptoms to the nurse. Which information is most important to communicate to the health care provider?

A. Generalized muscle aches and pains
B. Dizziness with rapid position changes
C. Nausea when taking the drugs before meals
D. Flushing and pruritus after taking the drugs

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Generalized muscle aches and pains

Question 4 of 5

A patient has multiple saw-toothed P waves at a rate of 300 beats per minute. This patient's rhythm is most likely

A. Paroxysmal atrial tachycardia (PAT)
B. Premature atrial contractions (PACs)
C. Atrial flutter
D. Atrial fibrillation

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Atrial flutter

Question 5 of 5

A patient who has chest pain is admitted to the emergency department (ED), and all of the following are ordered. Which one should the nurse arrange to be completed first?

A. Chest x-ray
B. Troponin level
C. Electrocardiogram (ECG)
D. . Insertion of a peripheral IV

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Electrocardiogram (ECG)

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