Exam 1: NURS 5463 / NURS5463
(Latest Update ) Adult
Gerontology Acute Care | Questions &
Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct -
UTA
Atypical s/s of AMI in older adults
diaphoresis, SOB, N/V, AMS, syncope
What differential diagnoses are most important when presenting with chest pain?
AMI, PE, PTX, aortic dissection, esophageal rupture
What is considered ST elevation in men and women?
Men = 2mm
Women = 1.5mm
OR new LBBB in 2 leads
Which troponin is more specific? I or T?
Troponin I is more specific
How often to check troponins?
, Exam 1: NURS 5463 / NURS5463
(Latest Update ) Adult
Gerontology Acute Care | Questions &
Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct -
UTA
Q6h
What 2 things can exclude PE?
Negative DDIMER & low Wells score
Paradoxical abd movement during inspiration indicates...
impending respiratory failure...indicates fatigue
If a pt c/o dyspnea, it's always important to determine if...
they have a problem with gas exchange
Hypoxia
Reduced level of tissue oxygenation
Hypoxemia
decrease in partial pressure of oxygen in the blood
(Latest Update ) Adult
Gerontology Acute Care | Questions &
Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct -
UTA
Atypical s/s of AMI in older adults
diaphoresis, SOB, N/V, AMS, syncope
What differential diagnoses are most important when presenting with chest pain?
AMI, PE, PTX, aortic dissection, esophageal rupture
What is considered ST elevation in men and women?
Men = 2mm
Women = 1.5mm
OR new LBBB in 2 leads
Which troponin is more specific? I or T?
Troponin I is more specific
How often to check troponins?
, Exam 1: NURS 5463 / NURS5463
(Latest Update ) Adult
Gerontology Acute Care | Questions &
Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct -
UTA
Q6h
What 2 things can exclude PE?
Negative DDIMER & low Wells score
Paradoxical abd movement during inspiration indicates...
impending respiratory failure...indicates fatigue
If a pt c/o dyspnea, it's always important to determine if...
they have a problem with gas exchange
Hypoxia
Reduced level of tissue oxygenation
Hypoxemia
decrease in partial pressure of oxygen in the blood
