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Cardiac enzyme/marker interpretation (troponin, CK-MB, BNP) Troponin: Troponin is a protein in heart muscle cells that regulates muscular contraction. When the heart muscle is damaged, as in a heart attack, troponin is released into the bloodstream. Troponin levels can become elevated 3-4 hours after a heart attack and can remain elevated for up to 14 days. Therefore, it is a highly specific indicator of heart damage. CK-MB (Creatine Kinase-MB): CK-MB is a form of creatine kinase found mostl...

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CARDIAC NCLEX Exam Questions & Answers, Latest 2024 ( All 100% Correct)-Which of the following are most likely to be early signs of cardiac problems in older persons? (Select all that apply.) Mental status changes Agitation Frequent falls Sudden changes in GI function - Mental status changes Agitation Frequent falls Rationale: Many cardiovascular functions are complicated in that they involve many other systems. Mental status changes, agitation, and falls can be early signs of ca...

BKAT Study Questions and Answers Already Graded A What to do first if patient has chest pain. Rest! ECG changes in an acute MI ST elevation in 2 or more contiguous leads. Ischemia d/t full thickness loss of muscle. EMERGENCY. Inferior leads II, III, aVF. RCA occlusion. Septal leads V1 & V2. Anterior leads V1 - V4. LAD lesion. Lateral leads V5, V6, I, and aVL. Circumflex lesion. Cardiac enzymes Troponins, CK-MB, and CK Changes in CK Rise: 3-6 hours Peak: 24 hours Normal: 3-4 days Changes ...

NCLEX-PN NGN Exam Test Bank 1. The nurse is caring for a client scheduled for removal of a pituitary tumor using the transsphenoidal approach. The nurse should be particularly alert for: A. Nasal congestion B. Abdominal tenderness C. Muscle tetany D. Oliguria Answer A: Removal of the pituitary gland is usually done by a transsphenoidal approach, through the nose. Nasal congestion further interferes with the airway. Answers B, C, and D are not correct because they are not directl...

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What to do first if patient has chest pain. - Answer Rest! ECG changes in an acute MI - Answer ST elevation in 2 or more contiguous leads. Ischemia d/t full thickness loss of muscle. EMERGENCY. Inferior leads - Answer II, III, aVF. RCA occlusion. Septal leads - Answer V1 & V2. Anterior leads - Answer V1 - V4. LAD lesion. Lateral leads - Answer V5, V6, I, and aVL. Circumflex lesion. Cardiac enzymes - Answer Troponins, CK-MB, and CK Changes in CK - Answer Rise: 3-6 hours Peak: 24 hours N...

  1. A nurse is assessing for compartment syndrome in ANSWER;Pain that client who has a short leg cast. Which of the following increas-es with findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of this condition? Bounding pedal pulse Capillary refill less than 2 seconds Pain that increases with passive movement Areas of warmth on the cast 2. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a severe form of stage II Lyme disease. Which of the following statements made by th...

BKAT Study Questions with complete solution 2023/2024What to do first if patient has chest pain. - correct answer Rest! ECG changes in an acute MI - correct answer ST elevation in 2 or more contiguous leads. Ischemia d/t full thickness loss of muscle. EMERGENCY. Inferior leads - correct answer II, III, aVF. RCA occlusion. Septal leads - correct answer V1 & V2. Anterior leads - correct answer V1 - V4. LAD lesion. Lateral leads - correct answer V5, V6, I, and aVL. ...

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