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Pathophysiology
Etiology
Potential Complications
Priority Nursing Assessments
Interventions
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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
When discharging a patient recently diagnosed with CAD and discharged with nitro sublingual as needed for chest pain what important information should be included?
Should be taken every 5 minutes for as long as chest pain persists, if chest pain is still present after 3 doses, should seek IMMEDIATE Medical Attention.
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
When assessing a Client with CAD, what Vital Signs could you expect to find? A) High BP, Normal Pulse, Normal Respiration B) High BP, Elevated Pulse, Normal Respiration C) Normal BP, Normal Pulse, Normal Respiration D) All of the above E) A and B
What is E.
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
To assist the patient with coronary artery disease (CAD) in making appropriate dietary changes, which of these nursing interventions will be most effective? a. Instruct the patient that a diet containing no saturated fat and minimal sodium will be necessary. b. Emphasize the increased risk for cardiac problems unless the patient makes the dietary changes. c. Assist the patient to modify favorite high-fat recipes by using monosaturated oils when possible. d. Provide the patient with a list of low-sodium, low-cholesterol foods that should be included in the diet.
What is C
500
The onset of Angina can be caused by? (select all that apply) a. An angry fight with your boo b. A stressful presentation coming up c. Running a marathon? d. Meditation
a, b, c
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
When providing nutritional counseling for patients at risk for CAD, which foods would the nurse encourage patients to include in their diet (select all that apply)? a. Tofu b. Walnuts c. Tuna fish d. Whole milk e. Orange juice
What is a, b, c