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What are the ECG findings associated with a myocardial infarction?
What are the ECG findings associated with a myocardial infarction?
- Flattened P waves and prolonged PR interval
- T wave inversion, increased ST elevation, and development of abnormal Q waves (correct)
- Widened QRS complexes and peaked T waves
- Elevated R waves and increased QRS duration
What are the risk factors for myocardial infarction mentioned in the text?
What are the risk factors for myocardial infarction mentioned in the text?
- Stress, lack of exercise, and poor diet
- Smoking, high cholesterol, and family history
- Obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure
- Women, African Americans, and older patients (correct)
What socioeconomic factors can contribute to increased risk of myocardial infarction?
What socioeconomic factors can contribute to increased risk of myocardial infarction?
- Poor education, language barriers, and cultural beliefs against seeking medical care
- Lack of access to healthy food and gym memberships
- Poverty, high healthcare cost, lack of insurance, transportation, and proximity to a healthcare provider (correct)
- High levels of air pollution and water contamination
What is the preferred biomarker for the diagnosis of myocardial infarction?
What is the preferred biomarker for the diagnosis of myocardial infarction?
When should a 12-lead ECG be obtained for a patient with suspected myocardial infarction?
When should a 12-lead ECG be obtained for a patient with suspected myocardial infarction?
What is the key diagnostic indicator for a myocardial infarction on an ECG?
What is the key diagnostic indicator for a myocardial infarction on an ECG?
What is a potential implication of an elevated CK-MB level in a patient?
What is a potential implication of an elevated CK-MB level in a patient?
Which of the following interventions should be administered first to a patient experiencing an Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)?
Which of the following interventions should be administered first to a patient experiencing an Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)?
What is the significance of negative myoglobin results in diagnosing an acute MI?
What is the significance of negative myoglobin results in diagnosing an acute MI?
Which of the following nursing diagnoses is directly associated with a reduced coronary blood flow?
Which of the following nursing diagnoses is directly associated with a reduced coronary blood flow?
What is one of the primary pharmacological interventions for an AMI?
What is one of the primary pharmacological interventions for an AMI?
Why is it crucial to ask patients if they have already taken aspirin before administering it during an AMI?
Why is it crucial to ask patients if they have already taken aspirin before administering it during an AMI?
Which of the following is a common symptom associated with a myocardial infarction (MI)?
Which of the following is a common symptom associated with a myocardial infarction (MI)?
During a cardiac rehabilitation program, what should be the recommended approach for increasing physical activity?
During a cardiac rehabilitation program, what should be the recommended approach for increasing physical activity?
Which of the following is a potential complication during a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedure?
Which of the following is a potential complication during a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedure?
What is a common recommendation for patients with myocardial infarction (MI) regarding chest pain?
What is a common recommendation for patients with myocardial infarction (MI) regarding chest pain?
Which of the following is a potential complication after a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedure?
Which of the following is a potential complication after a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedure?
During the assessment of chest pain, which question is important to ask regarding radiation of pain?
During the assessment of chest pain, which question is important to ask regarding radiation of pain?
