Acute Coronary Syndromes Quiz
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Which of the following is a major ACS?

  • Hypertension
  • Heart murmur
  • Unstable angina (correct)
  • Atrial fibrillation

    • What is a common chief complaint in a patient experiencing ACS?

  • Headache
  • Back pain
  • Joint pain
  • Dyspnea (correct)

    • Which mnemonic can be used to elaborate on a patient's complaint of discomfort?

  • OPQRST (correct)
  • CAGE
  • RICE
  • SLUDGEM

    • How is dyspnea described in the context of ACS?

    <p>It is a symptom, not a sign</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the severity rating scale for dyspnea suggested in the text?

    <p>0-10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is often the presenting symptom in a patient with ACS?

    <p>Chest pain or discomfort</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the acronym used to elaborate on the patient's chief complaint of discomfort?

    <p>OPQRST</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the OPQRST mnemonic?

    <p>To elaborate on the patient’s complaint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'R' stand for in the OPQRST mnemonic?

    <p>Radiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a difficult or labored breathing?

    <p>Dyspnea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three major ACSs?

    <p>Unstable angina, NSTEMI, STEMI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the common chief complaints in a patient experiencing an ACS?

    <p>Chest discomfort, dyspnea, fainting, palpitations, fatigue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the OPQRST mnemonic stand for?

    <p>Onset, provocation/palliation, quality, region/radiation, severity, timing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is dyspnea difficult to assess in ACS?

    <p>It is a sign and not a symptom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the severity of dyspnea be assessed?

    <p>Ask the patient to rate the severity on a scale of 0 to 10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of asking the patient about the onset or origin of chest discomfort?

    <p>To assess its significance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be asked to a patient with more than one chief complaint in ACS?

    <p>Which symptom started first, Which bothers him or her the most</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of asking the patient about the quality of the discomfort?

    <p>To understand the nature of the discomfort</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of assessing whether the discomfort radiates?

    <p>To determine the potential involvement of other areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the timing of the event important in assessing chest discomfort?

    <p>To understand the context of the discomfort</p> Signup and view all the answers

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