Nurs 5463 Test 1 Questions and Correct Answers 2026

Nurs 5463 Test 1 Questions and Correct Answers 2026 Atypical s/s of AMI in older adults - Correct Answer diaphoresis, SOB, N/V, AMS, syncope What differential diagnoses are most important when presenting with chest pain? - Correct Answer AMI, PE, PTX, aortic dissection, esophageal rupture What is considered ST elevation in men and women? - Correct Answer Men = 2mm Women = 1.5mm OR new LBBB in 2 leads Which troponin is more specific? I or T? - Correct Answer Troponin I is more specific How often to check troponins? - Correct Answer Q6h What 2 things can exclude PE? - Correct Answer Negative DDIMER & low Wells score Paradoxical abd movement during inspiration indicates... - Correct Answer impending respiratory failure...indicates fatigue If a pt c/o dyspnea, it's always important to determine if... - Correct Answer they have a problem with gas exchange Hypoxia - Correct Answer Reduced level of tissue oxygenation Hypoxemia - Correct Answer decrease in partial pressure of oxygen in the blood Causes of hypoventilation? Treatment? - Correct Answer CNS dep, narcs, obesity, A-a gradient, elevated C