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Question 1 of 5

Which client would most likely be misdiagnosed for having a myocardial infarction?

A. A 55-year-old Caucasian male with crushing chest pain and diaphoresis.

B. A 60-year-old Native American male with an elevated troponin level.

C. A 40-year-old Hispanic female with a normal electrocardiogram.

D. An 80-year-old Peruvian female with a normal CK-MB at 12 hours.

Correct Answer: A 40-year-old Hispanic female with a normal electrocardiogram.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is teaching an adult who has angina about taking nitroglycerin. The nurse tells him he will know the nitroglycerin is effective when:

A. he experiences tingling under the tongue.

B. his pulse rate increases.

C. his pain subsides.

D. his activity tolerance increases.

Correct Answer: his pain subsides.

Question 3 of 5

While the client takes propranolol (Inderal), what changes would the nurse expect to see in the client's pulse rate?

A. Faster than usual

B. No longer detectable

C. Temporarily irregular

D. Slower than in the past

Correct Answer: Slower than in the past

Question 4 of 5

Where is the correct placement for the nurse's hands before administering cardiac compressions?

A. On the lower half of the sternum

B. On the lower half of the xiphoid process

C. Over the costal cartilage

D. Directly above the manubrium

Correct Answer: On the lower half of the sternum

Question 5 of 5

When providing dietary instructions for this client, which healthful alternative should the nurse recommend?

A. Wheat toast for white bread

B. Margarine for butter

C. Cereal for eggs

D. Ham for sausage

Correct Answer: Cereal for eggs

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