Cardiovascular Emergencies
Cardiovascular emergencies, assessment, treatment
- 1.
Severe, non-effort induced chest pain at rest, ST elevation on EKG:
- A.
Stable Angina
- B.
Pre-infarction Angina
- C.
Angina decubitus
- D.
Prinzmetal's Angina
Correct Answer
D. Prinzmetal's Angina -
- 2.
Most common angina in women under age 50, caused by spasms of the large coronary artery:
- A.
Prinzmetal's Angina
- B.
Angina Decubitus
- C.
Stable Angina
Correct Answer
A. Prinzmetal's Angina -
- 3.
Angina that is characterized by pain that increases in frequency,duration, and severity, usually develops into MI:
- A.
Stable Angina
- B.
Unstable Angina
- C.
Prinzmetal's Angina
- D.
Pre-infarction Angina
- E.
Angina Decubitus
Correct Answer(s)
B. Unstable Angina
D. Pre-infarction Angina -
- 4.
Chest pain on assuming the recumbent position:
- A.
Stable Angina
- B.
Angina Decubitus
- C.
Prinzmetal's Angina
- D.
Pre-infarction Angina
Correct Answer
B. Angina Decubitus -
- 5.
EKG change indicative of myocardial ischemia:
- A.
ST segment depression
- B.
ST segment elevation
- C.
T wave elevation
- D.
U wave appearance
Correct Answer
A. ST segment depression -
- 6.
All contribute to angina pectoris except:
- A.
Stress
- B.
Ingestion of heavy meals
- C.
Bed rest
- D.
Smoking
Correct Answer
C. Bed rest -
- 7.
Which abnormality is detectable during an angina attack?
- A.
Transient diastolic murmur
- B.
Transient abnormal point of maximal impulse
- C.
Pulsus paradoxus
- D.
Pericardial friction rub
Correct Answer
B. Transient abnormal point of maximal impulse -
- 8.
Administration of propanolol is contraindicated in all of the following except:
- A.
Heart block
- B.
Uncompensated CHF
- C.
Tachycardia
- D.
Asthma
Correct Answer
C. Tachycardia -
- 9.
The appearance of u-wave on an EKG is commonly associated with:
- A.
Hypokalemia
- B.
Hyperkalemia
Correct Answer
A. Hypokalemia -
- 10.
Pulsus paradoxus may occur in patients with:
- A.
Angina
- B.
CHF
- C.
Cardiac tamponade
- D.
Hypovolemic shock
Correct Answer(s)
C. Cardiac tamponade
D. Hypovolemic shock -
- 11.
Symptoms of angina include:
- A.
Diaphoresis, cold clammy skin
- B.
Tachycardia, pulsus alternans, atrial gallop (S4)
- C.
Transient systolic murmur
- D.
Pulsus paradoxus, cold dry skin
Correct Answer(s)
A. Diaphoresis, cold clammy skin
B. Tachycardia, pulsus alternans, atrial gallop (S4)
C. Transient systolic murmur -
- 12.
Abrupt cessation of propanolol can induce:
- A.
Heart block
- B.
Exacerbation of angina, acute MI
- C.
Asthma
Correct Answer
B. Exacerbation of angina, acute MI -
- 13.
Common contraindications to use of beta blockers include:
- A.
Heart block, uncompensated CHF, and asthma
- B.
Tachycardia and hypertension
- C.
Hypotension, tachycardia, angina
Correct Answer
A. Heart block, uncompensated CHF, and asthma -
- 14.
Patients with chest pain may be exhibiting signs of MI if:
- A.
Chest pain is severe and radiating
- B.
Has no previously occurred
- C.
Lasts for more than 2 hours
- D.
Accompanied by PVCs
Correct Answer
C. Lasts for more than 2 hours -
- 15.
BP = 90/60, the pulse pressure is:
- A.
150 mm Hg
- B.
30 mm Hg
- C.
60 mm Hg
- D.
90 mm Hg
Correct Answer
B. 30 mm Hg -
- 16.
Physical findings of a patient with RVF include:
- A.
Gallop rhythm and pulsus paradoxus
- B.
Elevated PAD pressure and PCWP
- C.
Hepatosplenomegaly with or without pain
- D.
Cough, dyspnea, and crackels
Correct Answer
C. Hepatosplenomegaly with or without pain -
- 17.
Ominous signs of LVF:
- A.
Hepatomegaly
- B.
Falling bp
- C.
Narrowing pulse pressure
- D.
Painful organomegally
- E.
Cough
Correct Answer(s)
B. Falling bp
C. Narrowing pulse pressure -
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