Acute inferior mi Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A patient presents to the emergency department reporting chest pain. Which component of the patient's blood work would most specifically indicate an acute myocardial infarction (MI)? Correct Answer-Troponin blow flow Correct Answer-superior/inferior vena cava right atrium tricuspid valve right ventricle pulmonic valve pulmonary artery to the lungs- blood picks up oxygen- flows to pulmonary veins left atrium mitral valve aortic valve aorta body How many seconds does it take for...

BARRONS CCRN LATEST /ANSWERED 2024/REAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS/A+ GRADEA -Which of the following ventilator settings is most likely to decrease the work of breathing? A assist-control B pressure support C tidal volume D CPAP {{Ans- Answer: B Pressure support senses the beginning of the patient's spontaneous inspiration and provides a set pressure to assist the inspiratory effort. The primary purpose of the ventilator settings listed in choices (A), (C), and (D) is not ...

PCCN Master QuestionsCardiac**, Pulmonary*, Endocrine, Neurology, Renal, GI, Hematology, Electroytes, Medications 1. Cardiac - Correct Answer 1. Cardiac Pt's EKG shows ST elevation in leads II, III, and aVF. Where is the MI? - Correct Answer Inferior wall MI, Right coronary artery "Reciprocal changes are often seen ini leads I and aVL" Pt's EKG shows ST elevation in leads V1 and V2. Where is the MI? - Correct Answer Septal area, Left Anterior Descending Artery Pt's EKG shows ST...

Foundations CBR20 – Cardiology Exam Questions With Answers What underlying pathologic process distinguishes myocardial infarction from angina/unstable angina? Atherosclerotic plaque rupture → exposed endothelium → clot attaches → reduced blood flow; if cell death occurs (usually due to complete vascular obstruction) then positive trop and MI; if no cell death occurs then negative trop and angina/unstable angina What is the difference between transmural and non-transmural infarctio...

1. Cardiac CORRECT ANSWER 1. Cardiac Pt's EKG shows ST elevation in leads II, III, and aVF. Where is the MI? CORRECT ANSWER Inferior wall MI, Right coronary artery "Reciprocal changes are often seen ini leads I and aVL" Pt's EKG shows ST elevation in leads V1 and V2. Where is the MI? CORRECT ANSWER Septal area, Left Anterior Descending Artery Pt's EKG shows ST elevation in leads V3 and V4. Where is the MI? CORRECT ANSWER Anterior area Pt has ST elevation in leads V1-V4. Which...

Foundations CBR20 – Cardiology Exam Questions With Answers What underlying pathologic process distinguishes myocardial infarction from angina/unstable angina? Atherosclerotic plaque rupture → exposed endothelium → clot attaches → reduced blood flow; if cell death occurs (usually due to complete vascular obstruction) then positive trop and MI; if no cell death occurs then negative trop and angina/unstable angina What is the difference between transmural and non-transmural infarctio...

The client with unstable angina has received education about the acute coronary syndrome. Which of the following indicates that he understood the teaching? 1. "This is a big warning, I must modify my lifestyle or risk having a heart attack in the next year." 2. "Angina is just a temporary interruption of blood flow to my heart." 3. "I need to tell my wife I've had a heart attack." 4. "Because this was temporary, I will not need to take any medications for my heart." 1. Among peop...

BKAT Test Study Guide with complete solutions. 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...

1. Cardiac - ANSWER-1. Cardiac Pt's EKG shows ST elevation in leads II, III, and aVF. Where is the MI? - ANSWER-Inferior wall MI, Right coronary artery "Reciprocal changes are often seen ini leads I and aVL" Pt's EKG shows ST elevation in leads V1 and V2. Where is the MI? - ANSWER-Septal area, Left Anterior Descending Artery Pt's EKG shows ST elevation in leads V3 and V4. Where is the MI? - ANSWER-Anterior area Pt has ST elevation in leads V1-V4. Which coronary artery is occluded? -...

HIT (heparin induced thrombocytopenia) CORRECT ANSWER Bivalirudin and Argatroban are direct thrombin inhibitors and alternatives for anticoagulation for patients with HIT. - HIT is an immune mediated adverse drug reaction caused by antibodies that develop after exposure to heparin, platelets become activated placing patients at risk for development of thrombosis pericarditis CORRECT ANSWER inflammation of pericardial sac, chest pain-sharp,stabbing, dull, achy pain improved with sitting &le...