4. Medical-Surgical Nursing

Cardiac Disorders — Quiz

Test your understanding of cardiac disorders with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

In the pathophysiology of acute myocardial infarction, what immediate event leads to coronary artery occlusion?

Question 2

For a patient diagnosed with non–ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI), which antiplatelet agent is administered immediately to inhibit platelet aggregation?

Question 3

Which biomarker is most useful for distinguishing dyspnea due to heart failure from dyspnea due to pulmonary causes?

Question 4

Which electrolyte imbalance is most commonly associated with precipitation of Torsades de pointes?

Question 5

An electrocardiogram shows ST-segment elevations in leads V2, V3, and V4. Which coronary artery is most likely occluded?