Clinical Signs and Symptoms Quiz
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What screening method is recommended for identifying cardiac causes of shoulder pain?

  • Electrocardiogram (ECG)
  • Chest auscultation (correct)
  • Blood pressure measurement
  • X-ray of the shoulder
  • In the older adult, pneumonia may manifest as shoulder pain due to:

  • Influence of nitroglycerin on shoulder pain
  • Exacerbation of shoulder symptoms from heart disease
  • Increased pressure from the affected lung on the diaphragm (correct)
  • Unexplained sweating and chest discomfort
  • What associated sign may indicate pneumonia in the older adult presenting with shoulder pain?

  • Unexplained sweating
  • Nausea
  • Back pain
  • Confusion (correct)
  • What should be looked for when screening for cardiac causes of shoulder pain?

    <p>Nausea, unexplained sweating, and chest discomfort or pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Shoulder pain associated with myocardial infarction typically starts:

    <p>3 to 5 minutes after the start of activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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