Pathophysiology
Etiology
Potential Complications
Priority Nursing Assessments
Interventions
100
What is C.A.D?
It is the narrowing and hardening of the coronary arteries of the heart
100
What is most common symptoms of CAD? a. jaw pain b. nausea c. angina d. low oxygen
c. angina
100
What are potential complications of C.A.D? (select all that apply) a. heart attack b. angina c. heart failure d. sudden death
a, b, c, d
100
With CAD chest pain is symptom that occurs often, when assessing pain what questions should the nurse ask about the pain?
What is COLDSPA.
100

 A patient is admitted for acute angina. Which diagnosis test identifies if the patient will benefit from further invasive management after acute angina or MI? 

What is Cardiac Catherization 

200
Which are symptoms of C.A.D? (select all that apply) a. lack of Oxygen b. chest pain c. headache d. blood clots
a, b, d
200
What are the some risk factors for CAD? a. smoking b. hypotension c. stress d. a and b e. all of the above f. a and c
F. a and c
200
What is a predominant symptom of sudden cardiac arrest? a. tachycardia b. loss of consciousness c. BUN level of 15 d. Constipation
b. Loss of Conciousness
200

The cardiac cauterization is done to determine the location and extent of CAD blockage what are the three post procedure nursing considerations. 

1. Watch for bleeding at the insertion site 

2. Monitor peripheral pulses, skin and temp

3. Is leg use lay flat and sandbag doe 4-6 hrs. 

200

What is the first intervention for a client experiencing MI? a. Administer morphine b. Administer oxygen c. Administer sublingual nitroglycerin d. Obtain an ECG

What is b.

300
Can atherosclerosis happen in any part of the coronary arteries? a. true b. false
a. true
300
Who is at a higher risk for developing CAD? a. General population b. First-degree relatives
b. First-degree relatives.
300
Jenny comes in to the hospital complaining of back, jaw pain and nausea. She has a history of hypertension, and is experiencing tachycardia. Based on theses symptoms, what would you expect the doctor to order? a. EKG b. MRI c. blood glucose levels d. full metabolic panel
a. EKG
300
Angina can be classified as either stable or unstable, what is unstable angina?
Unstable Angina is when pain occurs when there is no particular demand on the heart and the pain does not subside with rest or nitroglycerin and can last longer than 15 minutes.
300

When evaluating a patient's knowledge regarding a low-sodium, low-fat cardiac diet, the nurse recognizes additional teaching is needed when the patient selects which food choice? a. Baked flounder b. Angel food cake c. Baked potato with margarine d. Canned chicken noodle soup

What is d

400
Which condition is characterized by fatty deposits, cholesterol and other substances collecting in the inner lining of a coronary artery? a. Arteriosclerosis b. Hypertension c. Pericarditis d Atherosclerosis
d. atherosclerosis
400
What is the most common result of CAD? a. heart attack b. stroke c. diabetes d. arrhythmia
a. heart attack
400
When a cholesterol plaque ruptures and a blood clot forms, complete blockage of your heart artery may trigger what?
Heart Attack
400

The nurse, discussing coronary heart disease risk factors with a group of factory employees, would include which option(s) as modifiable risk factors? Select all that apply. a. hypertension b. diabetes mellitus c. obesity d. age e. heredity

What is a, b, c

400

A patient with chronic stable angina is taking calcium channel blockers for with complication does the nurse monitor the patient for? 

What is Hypotension 

500

Insufficient oxygen is available on the current need, limited in duration and does not cause permanent damage  

What is Ischemia 

500
Which of the following are modifiable risk factors for C.A.D.? (select all that apply) a. high blood pressure b. diabetes c. low HDL d. low LDL
a,b,c
500
Cigarette smoking is a risk factor in coronary artery disease because smoking: a. reduces vasoconstriction and peripheral resistance b.decreases serum lipid levels c. promotes platelet adhesion d. increases serum HDL levels
c. Promotes Platelet Adhesion
500

Which of the following actions is the first priority of care for a client exhibiting signs and symptoms of coronary artery disease? a. Decrease anxiety b. Enhance myocardial oxygenation c. Administer sublingual nitroglycerin d. Educate the client about his symptoms

What is B

500

If a patient experience STEMI how long do we have to rush them to the heart Cath lab 

What is  90 minutes 

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