Question 1
A 50-year-old male visits the cardiologist for an EKG. Results indicate that he has no PR interval
and a variable QRS rate with rhythm irregularity. Which of the following is the most likely
diagnosis to be recorded on the chart?
Correct Answer:
b. Atrial fibrillation
Question 2
A 51-year-old male is at the health clinic for an annual physical exam. After walking from the
car to the clinic, he developed substernal pain. He also reported discomfort in his left
shoulder and his jaw, lasting 2 to 3 minutes and then subsiding with rest. He indicates that
this has occurred frequently over the past few months with similar exertion. The nurse
suspects he is most likely experiencing:
Correct Answer:
a. Stable angina
Question 3
A 50-year-old male with a 30-year history of smoking was diagnosed with bronchogenic
cancer. He developed edema and venous distention in the upper extremities and face. Which
of the following diagnosis will the nurse observe on the chart?
Correct Answer: