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FISDAP Cardiology 64 yo states "I am about to die" NTG/O2 did not decrease chest pain, BP 90/66, P60, R24 Correct Answer: transport immediately Largest artery Correct Answer: Aorta Struc ... k by lightning Correct Answer: irregular heartbeat Oriented 78 yo, Female with pale, moist skin complaints of indigestion, BP 80/40, P116 irregular, R 24 regular Correct Answer: MI 73 yo Female, chest pain and shortness of breath , bilateral crackles, BP 80/40, P112 R 22 Correct Answer: Cardiogenic shock 49 yo male, history of heart problems, has chest pressure, shortness of breath. Assist in taking prescribed NTG if he: Correct Answer: headache BP 132/90 Child in cardiac arrest with unknown downtime Correct Answer: CPR & AED When do coronary arteries fill with blood? Correct Answer: diastole Vessels that supply myocardium Correct Answer: coronary artery Sudden onset of tearing chest pain, absent radial pulse on right arm, history of high blood pressure Correct Answer: aortic dissection Heart lacks enough power to pump the proper volume of blood through circulatory system Correct Answer: cardiogenic shock 40 yo with history of coronary artery disease and recent mastectomy complains of chest discomfort, P 120, R 22, BP 80/54 Correct Answer: septic shock 76 yo female, tripod position, complaints of abdominal discomfort, nausea, dizziness, fatigue. Taken 2 NTG without relief. Correct Answer: MI 78 yo diabetic with syncopal episodes complaints of anxiety, shortness of breath, back pain Correct Answer: acute coronary syndrome Cardiac arrest for 7 minutes after struck by lightning Correct Answer: CPR Primary assessment, 57 yo female, has chest pain at epigastric region. What should you do? Correct Answer: Administer 02 Aspirin's effect on the body for AMI Correct Answer: prevent platelets from clotting pain 65 yo male, complains of weakness and indigestion, BP 150/90 P 116 R24 Correct Answer: MI A buildup of calcium and cholesterol form plaque inside blood vessels most likely causes Correct Answer: Acute coronary syndrome (OR ATHEROSCLEROSIS) Shocked patient back into normal rhythm with AED. During transport, patient becomes cyanotic and pulseless Correct Answer: CPR and request ambulance to stop 67 yo male, history of asthma, complains of chest tightness and shortness of breath. Took 1 NTG without relief. Skin is pale and sweaty. sPO2: 76% Correct Answer: Administer 02 by nonre Cause of heart failure Correct Answer: inadequate ejection of blood from ventricles 44 yo Female awakened with shortness of breath, indigestion, epigastric pressure, and antacids do not help Correct Answer: MI Within 2 minutes of assisting patient with 3rd NTG tablet, complaints of dizziness and is sweaty. Radial pulse is present, rapid and weak. Correct Answer: NTG causes vasodilation and decreased perfusion 60 yo complain of shortness of breath and is cyanotic. Has crackles and uses accessory muscles. Correct Answer: Left heart failure Muscular middle layer of heart Correct Answer: Myocardium 57 yo female has severe weakness with mild shortness of breath while shoveling snow. Is diaphoretic and has nausea and jaw pain. Correct Answer: MI Sudden, severe increase of blood pressure Correct Answer: hypertensive crisis Vessels that regulate regional blood flow to capillary beds Correct Answer: Arterioles Chronic hypertension in adults begin at pressure higher than Correct Answer: 140/90 54 yo male has chest tightness after raking leaves. Pain is gone after rest and 2 NTG tablets. He has had similar episodes in the past. Correct Answer: angina pectoris Primary action of NTG Correct Answer: dilates coronary artery Substernal chest pain with radiating pain to back and jaw. [Show More]

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