NURSE-ACHIEVE. NSG 223 Week 2
Case Study Cardiac
Click to highlight the findings below that indicate risk factors for myocardial infarction. -
answer45-year-old-male
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
hypercholesterolemia
regular smoker
lives a sedentary lifestyle
The nurse has reviewed the 12-lead Electrocardiogram (ECG). Complete the following
sentence by choosing from the list of options. - answer The client likely has PARTIAL
blockage of the coronary artery, as evidenced by ST-SEGMENT DEPRESSION on the
electrocardiogram
The nurse is speaking with the physician regarding the treatment for the client who was
just diagnosed with an acute non- ST elevation myocardial infarction.
Which of the following is the priority goal of care at this time? - answer Improve
myocardial perfusion
Which of the following medications are likely to be administered for this client? Select all
that apply. - answeracetylsalicylic acid
nitroglycerin
anticoagulants
statins
The nurse is administering sublingual nitroglycerin to the client. Complete the following
sentences by choosing from the list of options. - answerNitroglycerin should be
administered every 5 minutes for a maximum of 3 times for persistent ischemic pain. If
the client's symptoms are not relieves, continuous intravenous infusion can be
considered. The nurse should hold the infusion if systolic blood pressure is below 90
mmHg or there is a drop of 30 mmHg below baseline.
The client underwent a percutaneous coronary revascularization procedure with the
placement of a stent and is currently 2 days post-op.
Which of the following assessment findings indicate and improvement in the client's
condition? Select all that apply. - answernormal sinus rhythm on ECG
breathing is unlabored
blood pressure 115/75
Case Study Cardiac
Click to highlight the findings below that indicate risk factors for myocardial infarction. -
answer45-year-old-male
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
hypercholesterolemia
regular smoker
lives a sedentary lifestyle
The nurse has reviewed the 12-lead Electrocardiogram (ECG). Complete the following
sentence by choosing from the list of options. - answer The client likely has PARTIAL
blockage of the coronary artery, as evidenced by ST-SEGMENT DEPRESSION on the
electrocardiogram
The nurse is speaking with the physician regarding the treatment for the client who was
just diagnosed with an acute non- ST elevation myocardial infarction.
Which of the following is the priority goal of care at this time? - answer Improve
myocardial perfusion
Which of the following medications are likely to be administered for this client? Select all
that apply. - answeracetylsalicylic acid
nitroglycerin
anticoagulants
statins
The nurse is administering sublingual nitroglycerin to the client. Complete the following
sentences by choosing from the list of options. - answerNitroglycerin should be
administered every 5 minutes for a maximum of 3 times for persistent ischemic pain. If
the client's symptoms are not relieves, continuous intravenous infusion can be
considered. The nurse should hold the infusion if systolic blood pressure is below 90
mmHg or there is a drop of 30 mmHg below baseline.
The client underwent a percutaneous coronary revascularization procedure with the
placement of a stent and is currently 2 days post-op.
Which of the following assessment findings indicate and improvement in the client's
condition? Select all that apply. - answernormal sinus rhythm on ECG
breathing is unlabored
blood pressure 115/75
