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?

It is a symptom, not a sign Signup and view all the answers

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

0-10 Signup and view all the answers

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

Chest pain or discomfort Signup and view all the answers

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

OPQRST Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the OPQRST mnemonic?

To elaborate on the patient’s complaint Signup and view all the answers

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

Radiation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a difficult or labored breathing?

Dyspnea Signup and view all the answers

What are the three major ACSs?

Unstable angina, NSTEMI, STEMI Signup and view all the answers

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

Chest discomfort, dyspnea, fainting, palpitations, fatigue Signup and view all the answers

What does the OPQRST mnemonic stand for?

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

Why is dyspnea difficult to assess in ACS?

It is a sign and not a symptom Signup and view all the answers

How should the severity of dyspnea be assessed?

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

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

To assess its significance Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

To understand the nature of the discomfort Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of assessing whether the discomfort radiates?

To determine the potential involvement of other areas Signup and view all the answers

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

To understand the context of the discomfort Signup and view all the answers