Cardiac

Question 1

Diagnostics in ED for cardiac

Answer 1

• Troponins

- ECG

Question 2

Type of pain CARDIAC

Answer 2

Central chest pain with radiating pain to the arms, jaw, epigastrium and back.

It is heavy, tight and can also be crushing

Question 3

NOT considered cardiac

Answer 3

sharp inspiratory pain, pain when palpitating

Question 4

When dose cardiac pain occur

Answer 4

At rest or movement - or large meals and stress

Question 5

What do we use to measure pain

Answer 5

PQRST

Question 6

Other symptoms of cardiac pain

Answer 6

• dyspnea
• nausea
• diaphpresis

Question 7

clopidogel

Answer 7

is an antiplatelet medication used to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke in those at high risk.

Question 8

Anginine

Answer 8

used to relieve angina pain

Question 9

Angina

Answer 9

Similar to warning signs of Heart Attajc. Happens when heart isn’t getting enough blood.

Question 10

NSTEMI

Answer 10

Symptoms of unstable angina

Question 11

STEMI

Answer 11

St elevation on ECG

Question 12

Pathway used??

Answer 12

Pathway for acute coronary syndrome assessment

Question 13

Take action in a MI

Answer 13

PQRST 
12 Lead ECG
Oxygen - 4l/min NP
Morphine for pain and anxiety 
Nitroglycerin 
Asprin 
Thrombolytics 
Anticoagulants

Question 14

Based on the case study top 3 priorities

Answer 14

1. Rapid response
2. Continous cardiac mon
3. Oxygen