Coronary Artery Disease and MI Nursing Quiz
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What is the process by which myocardial tissue is destroyed in regions of the heart that are deprived of an adequate blood supply?

  • Atherosclerosis
  • Coronary occlusion
  • Thrombus formation
  • Myocardial necrosis (correct)

    • What is the primary cause of reduced blood flow leading to myocardial infarction?

  • Narrowing of coronary artery due to heart attack
  • Atherosclerosis leading to thrombus formation (correct)
  • Complete occlusion of an artery due to atherosclerosis
  • Thrombus formation due to embolus

    • What refers to the complete blockage of a coronary artery due to a blood clot?

  • Myocardial infarction
  • Thrombus formation
  • Coronary occlusion (correct)
  • Atherosclerosis

    • What is another term for myocardial infarction?

    <p>Heart attack</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the narrowing of a coronary artery due to the buildup of plaque?

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

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